Chapter 931: An Unexpected Encounter at the Seaside!

Tang Ye smiled: "County Magistrate Cai, your memory is quite good!"

Cai Zhengqing rubbed his nose and laughed: "I have a particularly deep impression of that lead dancer; I checked online before, her name is Li Youyou."

Cai Zhengqing's appreciation for Li Youyou had nothing to do with moral judgment; it was purely the instinct of a male biological organism—it is precisely this instinct that drives the reproduction of the species.

It is just that after humans developed moral norms and social rules, they quietly covered up this instinct and buried desire deep within their hearts.

Tang Ye followed his gaze toward Li Youyou.

Her hair was coiled high, revealing a slender neck, elegant and delicate, much like the neck of a giraffe.

Tang Ye was simply appreciating this aesthetic, with no other thoughts.

A woman behind Li Youyou caught sight of the three people in the corner.

Her eyes lit up when her gaze landed on Geng Yong, and she immediately took the initiative to walk over: "Director Geng, it is truly such a coincidence to be able to meet you here."

Geng Yong stood up and nodded in greeting to the woman: "Troupe Leader Xue, hello!"

In Xue Ying's view, Geng Yong was a person worth making contact with.

To be a Deputy Department Level Official in his forties; as for the two men beside him, they were surely no ordinary people either.

After Xue Ying sat down at a nearby seat, Li Youyou asked in a low voice: "What is the background of this Director Geng?"

Xue Ying lowered her voice and replied: "He is a Deputy Director of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission."

Li Youyou nodded slightly, her eyes shifting: "That is truly a big shot."

The three of them sat for a while longer.

Xue Ying took the initiative to walk over and placed a Gold Card by Geng Yong's hand:

"Director Geng, if you have time, you are welcome to come to the Yanta Grand Stage to sit for a while. With this Gold Card, you can enter the VIP area, and all expenses will be covered by us. The actors from our troupe often perform there; if you could come to support us, we would be truly honored."

Although Geng Yong was not exactly a boss, his position was very critical, and he held many policy resources in his hands, so the people he dealt with were all top-tier bosses.

In 2008, the Provincial Song and Dance Troupe was undergoing profound reforms; besides receiving a salary based on their establishment status, actors were allowed to take part-time jobs outside to earn extra money.

Xue Ying took the lead and joined forces with several capital investors to create a project called the "Yanta Grand Stage."

Relying on the actor resources of the Provincial Song and Dance Troupe, it was now quite famous in Xijing City.

There were performances every weekend.

As for the audience, they were divided into two areas: one was the general customer area, where one could buy a ticket to enter.

There was also a VIP customer area, which required a card to enter; those qualified were all powerful big shots.

Geng Yong had previously participated in business entertainment, which was how he got to know Xue Ying.

Xue Ying had a very good memory; she had asked for Geng Yong's contact information back then, and now she had gone a step further by giving Geng Yong a Gold Card directly.

Geng Yong smiled, picked up the Gold Card, and nodded: "Many thanks for Troupe Leader Xue's invitation; I will definitely go over and take a look when I have time."

Just at this moment, several more guests walked into the teahouse.

Tang Ye saw one of them, and his eyes tightened.

It was Haibin.

He had not expected to see him here.

Judging from Haibin's reaction, he had not recognized him.

Haibin had finished dining with the Executive Vice Chairman of the Provincial CPPCC, Liu Jintao, and had come here to soak in the hot springs.

After soaking in the hot springs, they also went upstairs to drink tea.

Haibin saw Xue Ying first, then his gaze landed on Li Youyou, and he walked straight over.

"Life is full of unexpected meetings; I really didn't expect to run into you here! Fate is truly not shallow!"

Li Youyou gave Haibin a polite smile and nodded in thanks: "Boss Hai, thank you for the flowers you sent tonight."

Haibin laughed in spite of himself and reminded her in a low voice: "There was a card inside the flowers; did you see it?"

Li Youyou had actually seen that card long ago.

The card had an address written on it, inviting her to an appointment that night, and also promising a heavy gift.

Li Youyou naturally saw at a glance that this was clearly a trap.

However, it was precisely because Li Youyou did not take the bait that Haibin became even more obsessed.

After all, the things one cannot obtain are the ones that make it hardest to let go.

"I didn't see it; I'm sorry, it was my negligence." Li Youyou's acting was very natural, with not a trace of performance on her face.

"Then I will definitely be more direct next time. I still have guests to entertain; let's chat again when there is an opportunity." Haibin smiled and turned to walk toward another table.

Xue Ying teased: "Youyou, your charm is truly not small."

Li Youyou held her forehead and sighed: "Sister, stop teasing me. Haibin is a notorious playboy; he is into everything—eating, drinking, whoring, and gambling. I can't be bothered to deal with such a person."

Xue Ying approved of Li Youyou's way of handling it: "Facing this kind of person, just play along appropriately; there is no need to be overly close."

The few of them rested for a moment, then got up and left the teahouse.

Haibin watched Li Youyou's departing back, his eyes full of infatuation.

Although he was never short of beauties around him, a beauty with such top-tier looks, temperament, and figure as Li Youyou was truly rare to see.

He originally did not know how to appreciate dance, but Li Youyou dancing gracefully on stage, with her agile and light posture, made him deeply feel a beauty that was hard to refuse, even though he was a layman.

……

After leaving the hot springs and returning to his residence, Haibin discovered that Guo Sisi was actually in the room; she was wearing a sexy outfit and was sitting on the sofa waiting for him.

Guo Sisi had recently gotten her wish and become the female lead of a TV series.

But for Haibin, he had long since lost any sense of freshness regarding Guo Sisi.

He placed a slip of paper with an address on the coffee table: "I have a task for you to handle. This person is an important business partner of mine; you must keep him well-entertained."

Guo Sisi looked at Haibin with a face full of surprise, hurriedly leaned forward to hook her arm around his, her face full of fawning: "I missed you so much today; I want to stay and keep you company."

Haibin reached out and pinched Guo Sisi's chin, flicked it away with force, and scolded in a serious tone: "Don't forget your identity! In front of me, you have no qualifications to bargain."

Guo Sisi nearly fell, managed to steady herself, picked up the address slip on the table, slung her designer bag over her shoulder, and walked out the door without looking back.

"Stop right there!" Hai Bin shouted coldly to stop her.

Guo Sisi stopped in her tracks, slowly turned around, and forced a smile onto her face: "Boss Hai, I'm sorry, I was in the wrong just now."

Hai Bin nodded with satisfaction: "That's more like it, go on!"

After Guo Sisi left, Hai Bin dialed Liu Cheng's number.

Liu Cheng was Liu Jintao's son!

"I had dinner with your father tonight, and he said he's willing to help bridge the gap for that project." Liu Cheng smiled and offered congratulations: "Then congratulations, Brother Bin!"

Hai Bin said: "Don't worry, once the project is secured, I'll give you a ten percent share. By the way, I ran into Li Youyou from the Provincial Song and Dance Troupe at the hot springs today; that little vixen looks even better off-stage than on-stage, I must get my hands on her!"

Liu Cheng chuckled and flattered him: "When the beauty killer makes a move, how could he not succeed!"

Hai Bin gritted his teeth and said: "She has a performance at the Yanta Grand Stage tomorrow night. I'll treat you to dinner."

Liu Cheng readily agreed: "Press on with the remaining strength to pursue the fleeing foe; I wish Brother Bin immediate success!"