Teacher Yu was outside the door contacting Mayor Zhou. Inside the room, Song Guanchao faced the two women, unusually restless.

He hadn't expected to meet them again so soon.

"You haven't had dinner yet, have you?" Song Guanchao broke the awkward atmosphere.

Qu Xiangru responded with a hum, while Wu Qiangwei said nothing, as if she hadn't heard.

Qu Xiangru looked at her and suddenly said, "Didn't Secretary Wu say he wouldn't come? Why did he suddenly show up? If I had known you were coming, I wouldn't have made this trip."

Song Guanchao immediately looked at Wu Qiangwei, who had a flash of shy anger in her eyes but calmly said, "He is representing Lingjiang at the Youth Class this time. If something happens to him, naturally I have to step up for him."

"Heh heh." Song Guanchao couldn't hold back and laughed.

Wu Qiangwei immediately glared at him, causing Song Guanchao to shut up, secretly noting that the Secretary was being insincerely earnest.

As nice as it sounded, it was really because she couldn't stop worrying about him.

Qu Xiangru also smiled and didn't press further on the matter.

Shortly after, Teacher Yu came in: "Mayor Zhou has contacted Director Yan, he'll be here soon."

...

When Chen Yirou came out of the room, she saw a group of people standing in the corridor, sensing a strange atmosphere.

These people kept glancing at Song Guanchao's room every now and then.

Could something have happened to Song Guanchao again?

She hesitated, walked over to Cheng Xiang, and asked, "What's going on? Why is everyone staring at Song Guanchao's room?"

Cheng Xiang replied in a low voice, "Two beautiful women just went to his room. They're all waiting here for the beauties to come out."

"Beauties?" Chen Yirou asked, "Jiang Yiren?"

"No." Cheng Xiang shook his head, and after thinking for a moment, he added, "These two beauties are no less attractive than Jiang Yiren."

Chen Yirou was shocked. To be able to rival Jiang Yiren in looks, how beautiful must they be?

Moreover, there were two at once.

This was truly astounding.

Extremely curious, Chen Yirou stood aside, wanting to see just how stunning these two women were.

Just as her curiosity was peaking, suddenly, the door to Song Guanchao's room swung open.

Teacher Yu was at the front, followed by Qu Xiangru and Wu Qiangwei, with Song Guanchao bringing up the rear.

At the moment the two women appeared, even a woman like Chen Yirou was captivated.

These two women were not only top-tier in looks and figure; their aura also left people breathless.

Subconsciously comparing herself to these two women, Chen Yirou regrettably found she was simply no match.

In any aspect, she and they were almost from two different worlds.

This realization made her somewhat despondent, with a deep sense of loss rising in her heart.

At the same time, her curiosity grew stronger.

What on earth was the relationship between Song Guanchao and these two women?

Teacher Yu finally understood why these people had been lingering in the hallway.

These guys were here to catch a glimpse of the beauties.

Teacher Yu's mouth twitched; if it weren't for the two women behind him, he would've shouted in anger.

These guys might not recognize Wu Qiangwei, but how could they not know Governor Qu?

He cautiously glanced at Qu Xiangru and Wu Qiangwei, seeing their normal expressions and no signs of displeasure, he finally exhaled in relief.

Luckily, it seemed these two weren't bothered.

Leaving the dormitory, Teacher Yu led them all toward the cafeteria.

As the host, approaching dinner time, Teacher Yu naturally had to make some arrangements.

Besides, Mayor Zhou was also coming over in a while.

While they had matters to discuss, they couldn't overlook decorum.

Thus, he suggested going to a restaurant to eat and talk.

Qu Xiangru thought it unnecessary to be extravagant; dining in the cafeteria would suffice.

Fortunately, the cafeteria had private rooms too.

And the chefs at the Party School's cafeteria had excellent culinary skills and wouldn't let them down.

In the dormitory corridor, Cheng Xiang smacked his lips: "So, was I lying? Aren't they beautiful?"

Chen Yirou nodded, lost in thought.

Truly beautiful.

As a woman, she couldn't find any flaw in them.

Yet, as a woman too, the overly perfect two women made her feel inferior.

She pursed her lips and asked, "Who are they?"

Cheng Xiang said, "I don't know the one in front, the one in the back looks familiar, but I can't quite recall."

"But judging by Teacher Yu's attitude, these two women must not be ordinary."

At first, he thought Wu Qiangwei might be Song Guanchao's girlfriend, but Qu Xiangru's appearance later made him dismiss his guess.

Squeak~

At this moment, Jiang Yiren came out of the room, seeing a group of people standing in the corridor, she too felt puzzled.

She walked to Song Guanchao's room and knocked, but got no response.

"He went out," Cheng Xiang said, "just went out with Teacher Yu."

"Oh, I see."

Jiang Yiren wanted to invite him to dinner.

...

In the private room on the second floor of the cafeteria.

The two women sat quietly sipping tea, waiting for Mayor Zhou to arrive.

The City Government wasn't far from the Party School, but it was precisely dinner time, and there was traffic on the road.

After a delay of about ten minutes, Mayor Zhou entered the Party School.

He went straight to the second floor of the cafeteria, pushed open the door, and saw Qu Xiangru and Wu Qiangwei.

Unlike those students, he wasn't in the mood to admire the beauty of the two women.

Facing Qu Xiangru, he only felt a pressure coming down upon him.

"Governor Qu." Mayor Zhou stepped forward to greet her politely.

Qu Xiangru stood up and shook hands with him, "Sit."

Mayor Zhou didn't sit down immediately but shook hands with Wu Qiangwei and exchanged greetings before sitting.

"This morning, Secretary Gao and Governor Hou already criticized me."

Mayor Zhou apologized.

Qu Xiangru said, "Let's eat first, we'll talk after the meal."

Mayor Zhou was momentarily stunned, nodded, "Alright, let's eat first then."

Teacher Yu asked the kitchen to serve the dishes and to make their specialties.

As the food was placed on the table, there was a knock at the door, and the private room door was pushed open.

Yan Han walked into the private room, his gaze involuntarily lingered a little longer on Wu Qiangwei and Qu Xiangru as he scanned the people at the table.

He dared not show any disrespect, immediately stepping forward, "Mayor Zhou, you called for me."

Mayor Zhou said coldly, "Don't you know to close the door?"

Yan Han didn't dare say anything and quickly stepped up to gently close the door.

He stood aside; without Mayor Zhou's permission, he dared not sit at the table.

Mayor Zhou also didn't mention it, leaving him to stand by and watch them eat.

With his head bowed, Yan Han kept a respectful smile, his heart seething with anger.

If it was only Mayor Zhou and Qu Xiangru at the table, that would be one thing.

But Song Guanchao was also there!

He could sit at the table, yet Yan Han could not.

This contrast made him infuriated.

But he knew the two secretaries today were here for an explanation.

The anger flashed by quickly, replaced by apprehension.

He wondered what exactly these two secretaries would decide about him.

Upon receiving a call from his aunt this morning, he regretted his actions.

Thinking himself foolproof, it turned out, his maneuver to ensnare Song Guanchao had touched the unspoken rules of politics.

Fortunately, last night's incident was cleverly resolved by Song Guanchao. Had he really been falsely accused of rape by that woman, the matter would surely have been thoroughly investigated.

Not that Song Guanchao was so important, but because the Provincial Party School couldn't afford to lose face!

Such an incident could happen anywhere else but absolutely not at a Party School!

If investigated thoroughly, his petty tricks wouldn't remain hidden.

At that point, no one would be able to protect him.

Every time he thought about this, a chill of fear ran through him.

About half full, Qu Xiangru picked up a napkin to wipe her lips and said, "Mayor Zhou, I need an explanation for this matter."

Yan Han's heart trembled. He knew the moment of deciding his fate had arrived!

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