If Qu Xiangru is strong liquor, then Xu Xin is a daughter red slowly warming under a clay stove.

Gentle, obedient.

Even her voice was extremely restrained, as if speaking too loud would be a shameful thing.

Her flushed cheeks and shy, dreamy eyes tugged at Song Guanchao's heartstrings, invigorating him with energy.

Song Guanchao held her slender waist tightly, sending her to exhilarating peaks again and again.

By five o'clock, they came out of the house.

Xu Xin's face was rosy and radiant, though her walking posture was a bit awkward.

She felt like a solitary traveler in a desert, sometimes going a month without a drop of water, seizing the moment to drink deeply when an oasis was found.

On the way to the restaurant, Song Guanchao once more dialed Lin Min's number.

As soon as the call connected, Lin Min said, "I've already given the contract to Mr. Fu."

Song Guanchao acknowledged and said, "Now send an investment contract, I'll send you the address."

"Send another one?" Lin Min was taken aback.

What does this mean?

Could it be he's brought in another company?

Song Guanchao didn't explain, just gave instructions, hung up, and sent the address for dinner that night to her.

By the time they arrived at the restaurant, the leaders of the second company had not yet come.

He ordered the dishes, and after about ten minutes, Lin Min arrived.

She glanced at the private room, which only had Song Guanchao and Xu Xin for the time being.

She laid down the contract and asked, "District Chief Song, is there anything else you need me to do?"

Song Guanchao said, "Nothing else for tonight, you can go home."

"Oh."

Lin Min bit her lip, feeling a bit dissatisfied.

She had hoped that Song Guanchao would let her stay and join the dinner.

She thought she had made her intentions clear enough, but Song Guanchao seemed oblivious.

Song Guanchao noticed but couldn't be bothered with her.

Right now, he had not yet built enough trust with these deputy district chiefs.

Moreover, he didn't want anyone else in the district to get involved with these three companies.

This was genuine political achievement.

He was barely acquainted with Lin Min, why should he share this achievement with her?

After Lin Min left, about twenty minutes later, the leaders of the second company arrived.

This dinner didn't end until after nine in the evening.

Like the previous company, the executives of this company also had dirt at the Yunhai Club.

Barring any surprise, the third company to be hosted tomorrow would surely be the same.

Song Guanchao stood at the restaurant entrance, waiting for the driver service.

After finishing a cigarette, the driver arrived.

Once in the car, Song Guanchao gave Xu Xin's home address.

The car entered the community, Song Guanchao paid, and dismissed the driver.

Seeing this, Xu Xin knew that Song Guanchao would spend the night at her place.

They went upstairs, entered the house, and Xu Xin suddenly brought out a set of pajamas and underwear from the bedroom.

Song Guanchao looked surprised.

These clothes and underwear were obviously brand new.

"When did you buy these?"

"I bought them a long time ago, prepared for you," Xu Xin said and looked away, not daring to look at him.

She wasn't as bold or direct as Wu Yun or Zeng Li.

She was reserved, like a sensitive plant, folding herself at a gentle touch.

No matter how passionate she was inside, she would never readily show it on the surface.

Song Guanchao smiled, took the clothes, and went to shower.

After he came out of the shower, Xu Xin grabbed her clothes and hurried in.

When she returned, she saw Song Guanchao leaning against the bedhead, seemingly deep in thought.

She turned off the lights, walked up, and snuggled into his arms like a hamster.

Song Guanchao turned his head, capturing her lips, and soon their bodies were entwined.

...

The next day, he went to the office and called Lin Min again to come and take the contract back for sealing.

When Lin Min saw him, her eyes had a slight trace of resentment.

"Take this contract back to be sealed, then call this number to have it delivered to him."

"After you're done, bring me another contract."

"What?" Lin Min was stunned, "Deliver another one?"

"Yes."

Lin Min's eyes widened in disbelief.

She suppressed her shock, and the first thing she did upon returning to the office was to research the company on the contract.

It turned out to be another publicly listed company!

Lin Min felt a bit dizzy.

Had Song Guanchao's ability grown this strong?

Were his connections this extensive?

But even with vast connections, a decision about relocating a public company couldn't be settled over just one meal.

Companies of this scale couldn't conduct their affairs so hastily.

She couldn't comprehend how Song Guanchao managed it.

Soon, she had the contract sealed.

Then, she printed out another blank contract.

She first took the sealed contract and delivered it, then went back to the City Committee to hand over the blank contract.

"District Chief Song, do you have a luncheon appointment?"

Song Guanchao glanced at her, "Yes."

Lin Min offered, "Do you need me to join you?"

Song Guanchao was a bit surprised; she actually offered.

This was indeed unexpected.

"No need." Song Guanchao declined directly.

Lin Min's eyes dimmed, but she forced a smile, "If District Chief Song needs anything, just call me. My time will always be available for District Chief Song."

"Alright."

Song Guanchao nodded with a smile.

This woman was smart.

After bringing in two listed companies, she began to cozy up.

Lin Min indeed thought this way.

To her, Song Guanchao sitting in the district chief's chair was already a settled matter.

Moreover, he was competent.

He was the one who cracked the recent loan shark case.

He also played a significant role in the Yunhai Club incident.

In battling corruption, embezzlement, and organized crime, he made outstanding achievements.

Now, in the economic sphere, he's also showcasing exceptional connections.

In this situation, only a fool would oppose him.

Aligning with him and following his words is the wisest choice.

After lunch, Song Guanchao had Lin Min pick up the contract, followed by returning home with Xu Xin for a nap.

"Ah, ah~"

Xu Xin became increasingly unreserved, no longer suppressing her voice but immersing herself completely, enjoying her moment of joy with Song Guanchao.

"Buzz buzz~"

The phone on the bedside table suddenly buzzed incessantly.

Song Guanchao picked it up, glanced at it, and saw it was Jiang Yuan's secretary calling.

He didn't pick up and casually tossed it aside, embracing Xu Xin again to carry on.

When the storm calmed, the battle over, Song Guanchao picked up the phone to return Fang Wei's call.

"Hello, District Chief Song."

"Secretary Fang, what's it about?"

"Mayor Jiang asked me to find out if District Chief Song has time tonight; he'd like to invite you to dinner."

"Mayor Jiang inviting, I'll make time even if busy."

"Alright, I'll send the address to District Chief Song shortly."

After hanging up, Song Guanchao squinted his eyes.

No one visits a temple without a purpose; what does Jiang Yuan want to discuss with me?

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