Chapter 131: This is the Charm of Power!

Chen Jinping and Ma Rundong both enjoy singing.

After the dinner party ended, Zhu Junting arranged a second round.

After finishing the meal, it ended around eight or nine o'clock, with no second round of activities, as if the alcohol had never been drunk at all.

"Station Master Ma is a tenor; his must-sing song is 'Spring in the North,' which most people can't hit the notes for."

"Editor-in-Chief Chen, don't be modest! Your 'Shajiabang' and 'Little Poplar' are even better."

The two complimented each other; since things had reached this point, it had to be arranged properly.

Zhu Junting quietly booked a place; naturally, it wasn't a mass-market KTV, it had to be a nightclub.

From the conversation between Ma Rundong and Chen Jinping, it was clear that the two had been to this place many times.

It is inevitable for the Vice Station Chief of the TV station in charge of advertising to need to socialize, and as for the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper, he also frequently deals with enterprises, so it wasn't exactly big news.

Tang Ye had previously attended more high-end dinner parties with Jiang Jinpeng, which were all one-stop services where you handed over your mobile phone upon entering the room.

The outer room was for the banquet, and after eating, you walked inside to find a card room, a large private box for singing, and as for the models, they were all called in from outside.

Several women, hindered by their gender, did not go to the second round.

Tang Ye told Xu Qiao to go back first.

Xu Qiao refused, insisting on waiting for him.

Tang Ye thought to himself that he was quite worried about letting her drive back alone so late, so he agreed to let Xu Qiao wait for him in the car!

Upon arriving at the nightclub, everyone gradually let loose.

Xu Xiangchun, Ma Rundong, and Chen Jinping chose the girls they fancied.

Seeing that Tang Ye did not call for a girl, Zhu Junting sat beside him and said with a smile, "Town Mayor Tang is very upright!"

Tang Ye smiled faintly, "I haven't experienced big scenes before, excuse me!"

Zhu Junting shook her head and whispered, "It's not that you haven't seen big scenes, but that you have convictions in your heart."

Tang Ye smiled, "Sister-in-law understands me best."

"Shall we sing? I'll order for you!"

"No need, I am tone-deaf. However, although I cannot sing, I like listening to songs. Sister-in-law, you must be a wonderful singer."

"Alright, then I will sing a song for you."

Zhu Junting ordered "Mother in the Candlelight"; her voice was melodious, her singing method professional, and her technique gorgeous, as if it could make one's ears pregnant.

Tang Ye looked at his sister-in-law under the colorful lights, full of charm and sensuality, and thought to himself, it would be no exaggeration to call you a vixen.

The song ended to a round of applause.

Zhu Junting sat beside Tang Ye again and whispered, "I haven't sung in a long time, so I'm a bit rusty. I usually don't sing; if I sang poorly, please don't laugh."

Tang Ye quickly smiled, "You sang very well; not only is your voice outstanding, but it is also full of emotion."

Zhu Junting smiled, "You really know how to flatter people; if I were a young girl, I would definitely be dizzy from your words."

Zhu Junting organized the party today mainly to thank Tang Ye for his help.

If it weren't for Tang Ye pulling strings, Haihua Group would have already been eliminated during the first round of confrontation with the Northeast Chamber of Commerce.

She also hadn't expected to become the winner in the end.

Because of this five-star hotel in Pinghu, Hu Mingsheng completely gained the recognition of the shareholders.

After Bi Danian was arrested, Hu Mingsheng finally took control of Haihua Group.

Driven by Zhu Junting's initiative, Tang Ye played the dice game for a while.

Tang Ye was not familiar with the rules at first, but once he got the hang of it, Zhu Junting never won and kept drinking.

Tang Ye felt a faint sense of melancholy.

Who would have thought that a famous sister-in-law in Hanzhou would accompany him to play games in a club?

This is the charm of power!

Tang Ye still felt uncomfortable!

This kind of environment did not suit him; debauchery and corruption—many dynasties had fallen precisely because of this.

First, the ruling class craved pleasure and emphasized pageantry, then businessmen and commoners followed suit, and the atmosphere of the entire society became foul.

Placed in 2006, it was something one had to experience.

To get things done by superiors and leaders, one must accompany them in eating, drinking, and having fun. If doing business and dealing with the client, one must not only provide material desires but also satisfy their spiritual needs.

Tonight's expenses for the first half were paid by Xu Xiangchun, and the second half by Zhu Junting. If the Pinghu Government were paying, squandering the people's hard-earned money, then Tang Ye would have felt pained!

Time dragged on until twelve o'clock, and the leaders had enjoyed themselves to the fullest.

"That's it for today; let's sing the last song together to thank President Zhu and Chairman Xu for their hospitality."

Tang Ye thought to himself that his ears could finally be liberated!

The group went out, and Ma Rundong, with seven or eight parts of drunkenness, took Tang Ye's hand and said with a smile, "Regarding the promotion of Pinghu, I will continue to follow up on it later; it's a small matter. Little Zou, you must follow up on it well."

Zou Zhen nodded like a chicken pecking at rice in response!

Tang Ye smiled, "Thank you for your care, Station Master Ma."

Arriving at the underground parking lot, Xu Qiao was actually asleep in the driver's seat.

Tang Ye knocked on the car window, and Xu Qiao was startled, rubbing her sleepy eyes and hurriedly unlocking the car door.

Xu Qiao started the car in a flurry, and at this moment, she realized that Tang Ye in the passenger seat was even more nervous than she was, feeling both ashamed and amused.

"Master, don't be afraid, I will drive a little slower!"

"Mm, I'm not afraid; you drive carefully, don't look at me, look straight ahead!"

Tang Ye was completely sober at this moment.

One hand was placed next to the handbrake, ready to pull it up at any time if things went wrong.

Fortunately, there were almost no pedestrians on the road late at night, and although it was very dark outside, the road conditions were simple.

More than ten minutes later, Xu Qiao's handling gradually became smoother.

Tang Ye finally caught his breath and turned on the car's music.

"Master, will the television station air that report for free?"

"Yes! However, publicity can only serve as an auxiliary role! If you want to accelerate Pinghu's economy and expand its influence, you still have to rely on yourself. Starting tomorrow, I have a task for you: coordinate with the Hanzhou Evening News and provide them with press releases!"

"Understood, I will definitely write them carefully!"

Tang Ye thought to himself that after Xu Qiao finished the first draft, he would still have to polish it himself before it could be handed over to the newspaper.

Xu Qiao dropped Tang Ye off at his residential compound and drove back home; fearing that her sister and brother-in-law were already asleep, she tried to be as quiet as possible.

The television screen was lit, and Xu Miao was lying on the sofa watching TV, having actually fallen asleep.

Xu Qiao walked over, preparing to pat Xu Miao awake and have her go inside to rest.

Xu Miao heard the movement at this moment, rubbed her sleepy eyes, and asked with concern, "Why is it so late? It's almost two o'clock."

Xu Qiao smiled and explained, "It didn't end until after twelve, and I drive slowly, so I was delayed."

Xu Miao sighed, "Tomorrow I will have your brother-in-law speak to Town Mayor Tang; in the future, try not to let you go out to attend dinner parties."

Xu Qiao was stunned for a moment, then said very seriously, "Sister, I'm just acting as a driver, and Master protects me very well, so don't worry needlessly."

Xu Qiao walked into the bathroom, and Xu Miao returned to the bedroom where Guo Liang was sleeping soundly; a faint sense of worry rose in her heart.

Having lost their parents at a young age and relying on each other for survival, the sisters shared a very deep bond.

She had worried herself sick over Xu Qiao; if it hadn't been for wanting Xu Qiao to have a better life, she wouldn't have married Guo Liang at twenty.

Ever since Xu Qiao began serving as the Liaison Officer for Town Mayor Tang, the thing she talked about most every time she returned home was what Town Mayor Tang had said or done, as if Town Mayor Tang had become an indispensable part of her daily life.

Town Mayor Tang had outstanding looks and strong capabilities, which indeed held no small amount of attraction for young girls; she was afraid that Xu Qiao would fall for him.

After washing up, Xu Qiao lay on the bed, opened her phone, tapped on her photo album, and flipped to a photo taken with Han Bin.

Looking at Han Bin's slightly blurry face, a trace of remorse welled up in Xu Qiao's heart.

Han Bin, you must recover your memory quickly.

In life, one will meet different people and experience all kinds of brilliance.

An unforgettable past will always be worn away and covered over by new experiences.

She was very worried that one day, just like Han Bin, she would let the passionate love story they once shared fade into the dust.