Chapter 147: It Was a Honey Trap After All!

The county attached great importance to this meal; the provincial-level Resort Project is an important pillar for Tianling County's economic development over the next five years.

The branch of the Provincial State-owned Assets Investment is responsible for pushing the entire project forward, and their importance goes without saying.

After three rounds of drinks, Zhao Disheng hurried over, raising the level of the reception a notch higher.

Zhao Disheng grabbed Jiang Yuan and said with a smile, "General Manager Jiang, from now on, all departments in our Tianling County will take your orders. Whether you need manpower or effort, just say the word, and we absolutely won't hesitate!"

Jiang Yuan laughed loudly, "Mayor Zhao, I feel like I've taken a reassurance pill; I'm much more at ease now!"

Zhao Disheng beckoned to Tang Ye, "You must take good care of General Manager Jiang and the comrades from the Provincial State-owned Assets Investment tonight; make sure they feel our hospitality!"

Tang Ye patted his chest in assurance and said with a smile, "Please rest assured, Mayor Zhao, I guarantee I will complete the mission."

Watching Tang Ye handle everything with ease and grace, Shen Sichun felt a mix of complex emotions.

On one hand, she felt that she had known back then that Tang Ye was no ordinary person; in just over a year since graduation, he had been promoted to Section Chief, his rise as fast as a rocket.

On the other hand, she felt a bit of loss; having missed her chance with Tang Ye back then, she still felt some regret now.

Seemingly to forget her troubles, Shen Sichun kept raising her glass, and soon she was a bit tipsy.

Shen Sichun found an opportunity to toast Tang Ye, "Town Chief, senior, I've had a bit too much to drink today; you have to promise me you'll safely send me back to my hotel room."

Tang Ye smiled and gave a perfunctory reply, "Don't worry, I'll definitely ensure your safety."

The dinner party finally ended, and with Tang Ye's tolerance for alcohol, he was still quite composed.

But Shen Sichun was clearly drunk, relying entirely on willpower to keep going.

Seeing a female colleague supporting Shen Sichun, Tang Ye did not go over to curry favor.

He had a very clear definition of his relationship with Shen Sichun.

Shen Sichun was his junior from school.

And he and Du Xi had already confirmed their relationship.

Now in Tianling County, many people knew that if he acted too close to Shen Sichun, it would certainly lead to gossip, and if rumors started flying everywhere, it would be troublesome.

Tang Ye had been drinking that night and definitely couldn't drive, so he thought about getting a room at the hotel where the Provincial State-owned Assets Investment was staying to crash for the night and head back to Pinghu tomorrow morning.

After coming out of the shower, Tang Ye picked up his phone to take a look, and a text message from Shen Sichun popped up, which read: "Senior, I feel so terrible! I've been vomiting until I'm dizzy and disoriented; I feel like I'm about to die here."

Tang Ye always felt that Shen Sichun's behavior was a bit strange.

He still couldn't help but reply: "Which room?"

Shen Sichun replied very quickly: "8608."

Shen Sichun was sitting in the hotel room, brewing her emotions.

Before long, the doorbell rang with a "ding-dong," and Shen Sichun put on a look of extreme weakness, swaying as she walked over to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, she fell directly toward Tang Ye.

Tang Ye was quick-witted and caught Shen Sichun in one go.

Shen Sichun kept her eyes tightly shut, secretly rejoicing in her heart: Tang Ye must have me in his heart.

Tang Ye supported Shen Sichun and settled her onto the bed.

Just as Tang Ye was about to let go, Shen Sichun leaned her mouth over and mumbled, "Don't go, don't leave me behind."

Although Shen Sichun was tipsy, the rich and charming scent of her perfume wafted out in wisps, cleverly masking the smell of alcohol completely.

Immediately following that, the small hand that had been lingering on his chest now moved slowly downward along Tang Ye's abdomen, finally stopping at his belt, where her fingers began to tug gently, as if to undo that final line of defense...

It took a great deal of effort for Tang Ye to pry Shen Sichun's hand away, and he said, "Let me take you to the hospital!"

Shen Sichun mumbled a refusal: "I don't want to go to the hospital, I just need you to stay with me."

Looking at Shen Sichun lying on the bed, Tang Ye knew clearly that if he just gave the word, the dry wood and raging fire, the storm of passion—that would be a matter of minutes.

But his reason told him there was a red line drawn in front of him; crossing it would lead to disaster.

Seeing Tang Ye take out his phone, Shen Sichun immediately sat up from the bed and stumbled toward Tang Ye, wanting to stop him from making a call.

Tang Ye was even more puzzled; the more he looked at Shen Sichun's behavior, the more abnormal it seemed!

He pushed Shen Sichun back onto the bed and asked with a face full of vigilance, "What exactly are you trying to do?"

Seeing Tang Ye's expression change, Shen Sichun's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly said, "Senior, you were my first love; after so many years, I miss you so much..."

Tang Ye wouldn't be fooled by her, and his eyes began to scan the room.

Finally, his gaze landed on a leather bag placed under the television.

He lifted his foot and walked over.

Shen Sichun rushed over in a hurry to block Tang Ye.

Tang Ye pushed Shen Sichun aside.

There was a hidden hole on the leather bag, and inside, a camera was actually hidden.

Tang Ye gasped, a chill running down his spine!

He hadn't expected Shen Sichun to be so vicious!

Tang Ye grabbed Shen Sichun by the collar and coldly questioned, "Give me an honest confession, who exactly is behind this, directing you?"

Knowing the matter had been exposed, Shen Sichun still stubbornly argued, "No one is directing me. I just wanted to keep a souvenir."

Tang Ye had long since seen that Shen Sichun was not simple, so he took a deep breath, trying hard to calm himself down.

"Confess quickly, or I'm calling the police!"

Shen Sichun was sweating from nervousness, wringing her hands and begging for mercy, "Don't call the police! If you call the police, I'm finished."

Tang Ye saw Shen Sichun crying with rain-drenched flowers, but he did not soften his heart, "Shen Sichun, don't underestimate my resolve. I'll ask you one more time!"

Shen Sichun bit her lip, looking at Tang Ye with a pitiful expression.

Tang Ye dialed a phone number and turned on the speakerphone.

The "beep-beep-beep" sound rang out, and Shen Sichun finally collapsed completely.

"I'll tell you, the one who made me do this was Shao Jinbo, your high school classmate. He promised that as long as I got together with you, he could help my younger brother get a job. I... I have always had you in my heart!"

Tang Ye looked at Shen Sichun in disbelief, "You have disappointed me so much!"

He never expected that Shao Jinbo would be so base!

To frame him, he had gone through such a long, convoluted process!

The doorbell rang with a "ding-dong."

Tang Ye strode over to open the door, and Cheng Lin walked in from outside.

Seeing Cheng Lin appear, Shen Sichun was slightly stunned, but immediately realized that before he came, he had already contacted Cheng Lin.

From beginning to end, Tang Ye had never thought about having anything happen with her.

Cheng Lin saw Shen Sichun sitting by the bed, wiping away tears, and asked, "Do you still need me to stay with her?"

Tang Ye hid the pinhole camera in his palm and said in an icy tone, "Sister Lin, she is very clear-headed; there is no need to trouble you!"

Tang Ye and Cheng Lin left the room.

Shen Sichun was distraught.

That Tang Ye did not call the police was already a massive act of mercy.

Of course, Tang Ye was also considering his own interests.

Once a matter like this spread, those who were jealous of him outside would be like flies seeing blood, making up all sorts of nonsense; there was no telling how many outrageous rumors could be spread!

Shen Sichun wiped the tears from her face, steadied her emotions, and dialed Shao Jinbo's number: "He saw through it..."