Chapter 614

Shen Mingcheng was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly, "How could I forget you? The situation was special before, and I was afraid of bringing you trouble."

Gao Xiaoqing's heart stirred, "Are you free? I want to see you."

Shen Mingcheng felt a surge of warmth; since that incident, he hadn't experienced the company of a woman for a long time.

His marriage with Chen Lan existed in name only, and as for hunting for a new partner, he felt a psychological burden.

Now, Gao Xiaoqing's initiative triggered a series of vivid fantasies in Shen Mingcheng's mind.

"I'll send you a hotel address later. Let's meet at the hotel after work!"

In the end!

Shen Mingcheng still couldn't resist the temptation and accepted Gao Xiaoqing's invitation.

The reason he had rejected Xiaoqing was that he wasn't familiar with her.

But Gao Xiaoqing was different.

The two had shared intimate moments before.

Both had their own families, they took what they needed, had an unspoken understanding, and were well-acquainted with the routine.

Of course, Shen Mingcheng also saw this as a form of revenge for Chen Lan distancing herself from him!

……

After work, Shen Mingcheng arrived at a hotel in the provincial capital.

He deliberately chose a hotel in a more remote location.

Once bitten, twice shy; now Shen Mingcheng was very careful about security measures, keeping himself completely covered up.

Gao Xiaoqing had someone book the room in advance.

When the doorbell rang, Shen Mingcheng knocked a few more times.

Receiving the signal, Gao Xiaoqing gladly opened the door.

She took the initiative to step forward, helped Shen Mingcheng take off his coat, and hung it on the rack.

Then she gently hugged Shen Mingcheng, buried her head in his chest, and whispered, "I've already showered. You go take a shower first, I'll wait for you."

Shen Mingcheng kept observing Gao Xiaoqing; the air conditioning in the room was set very high, and she was wearing a red nightgown, exposing a large area of snow-white skin on her chest, her hair wrapped in a white towel, with water droplets trickling down her neck, looking extremely alluring.

Shen Mingcheng smiled and shook his head, sat on the chair, and said softly, "No rush to shower, let me get a good look at you first."

Gao Xiaoqing smiled, "Which part of me haven't you seen before?"

Shen Mingcheng shook his head, sighing, "You've lost weight recently, and you've become even more womanly."

Gao Xiaoqing's eyes turned red, and she said aggrievedly, "Isn't it because you've been neglecting me? I've been suffering from insomnia lately. Every time I think of you, I feel a piercing pain in my heart."

Although Shen Mingcheng knew Gao Xiaoqing was putting on a performance, he still deliberately showed a look of being moved, "There's no help for it, circumstances forced my hand; you should know very well what happened a while ago."

Gao Xiaoqing bit her lip and said with annoyance, "Isn't it because you're too flirtatious and owe a pile of romantic debts?"

Shen Mingcheng laughed in spite of himself, "Actually, I never had anything going on with Gu Lanping, but she kept spreading rumors outside, saying I was her admirer. If I really had an affair with her, could I have walked away unscathed?"

Gao Xiaoqing's expression improved, "I don't care whether you have an affair with other women or not, as long as you don't mention other women when you're with me."

Shen Mingcheng smiled faintly, "No matter when or where, you are the only one in my heart."

"You're getting better and better at sweet-talking!" Gao Xiaoqing pushed Shen Mingcheng into the bathroom and whispered with a smile, "I'll join you."

A few minutes later, Shen Mingcheng lay on the bed, striking a relaxed pose.

"Sigh, there have been too many things lately, the pressure is high, and my body is very exhausted, so I didn't perform very well!"

"Secretary, please don't say that; every time I'm with you, I experience spiritual satisfaction."

Gao Xiaoqing sighed inwardly; Shen Mingcheng was the same as ever, unable to satisfy her.

Today was even more disappointing!

However, on second thought, a short session could also be seen as a merit!

Shen Mingcheng hugged Gao Xiaoqing's shoulder and sighed, "Time reveals a person's heart. I promise you, I will never let you down."

Gao Xiaoqing curled up in Shen Mingcheng's arms like a cat and asked softly, "What you mentioned before, recommending me for the position of Party Secretary, does it still count?"

Shen Mingcheng patted Gao Xiaoqing's cheek, "Of course it counts. In a while, I'll start working on it for you."

Gao Xiaoqing kissed Shen Mingcheng on the cheek, moved, "This is your reward."

Shen Mingcheng held Gao Xiaoqing, feeling a long-lost sense of satisfaction in his heart.

Although he knew Gao Xiaoqing was currying favor with him out of a worship of power and a demand for benefits, he still enjoyed it.

Shen Mingcheng and Gao Xiaoqing shared some tender moments, then immediately put on their clothes.

Gao Xiaoqing looked at Shen Mingcheng in surprise, "Are you leaving? I won't let you go."

Shen Mingcheng kissed Gao Xiaoqing on the forehead and comforted her, "Xiaoqing, we will have many more opportunities to be together in the future. I still have things to handle; there is a card on the table, go browse the nearby mall and do some shopping."

"I don't want your money, take the card back." A flash of dissatisfaction crossed Gao Xiaoqing's eyes.

"Sigh, fine, I'll take the card. You get some good rest, I really have to go."

Shen Mingcheng liked Gao Xiaoqing's attitude.

Not greedy for money, but worshiping power.

Gao Xiaoqing saw Shen Mingcheng to the elevator, her expression changing from reluctance to relief.

Her attempt to desperately hold onto Shen Mingcheng was just an act.

Reconnecting with Shen Mingcheng allowed Gao Xiaoqing to get what she wanted.

If she wants to make further progress in Tianling, Shen Mingcheng is undoubtedly a qualified backer!

……

After leaving the hotel, Shen Mingcheng's mood was extremely complicated.

He felt both annoyed at the risk of having a secret tryst with Gao Xiaoqing and a sense of thrill in this state.

Shen Mingcheng turned on the TV and habitually switched to the news channel.

Zhou Chengwu appeared on the screen.

Zhou Chengwu had been in Yanjing for the past few days, so the news report must have been pre-recorded footage from a short while ago.

The media is the mouthpiece of the Party.

If a local television station does not feature news about its top leader for several days, it easily triggers speculation from the outside, thereby leading to unnecessary associations.

Generally speaking, television stations are mindful of this; even if there are no local itineraries, they will broadcast pre-recorded footage of the leader.

The news during the Spring Festival was rather dull, making one feel a bit sleepy.

Shen Mingcheng was just about to turn off the television when the headline that appeared on the screen made him subconsciously hold his breath and sit up straight.

The female anchor on the television station wore a smile and said in a crisp, impassioned voice:

"Today, our Reporter interviewed an enterprise in Tianling County. This enterprise is very special; their employees are composed of a group of people with special backgrounds. Because of certain reasons, these people had once been imprisoned, and because of this dark period in their lives, they had once lost faith in society. However, an entrepreneur in Tianling County reached out his hands at a critical moment, helping them reintegrate into society and demonstrating the breadth of mind of an entrepreneur with a kind and tolerant attitude.

Now, please follow our Reporter as we walk into this private enterprise named Haichen!"

Shen Mingcheng subconsciously rubbed his eyes.

He had not seen it wrong!

On the screen!

Sun Hai's greasy, smiling face had actually appeared!