[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-romantic-path-to-success":3,"chapter-the-romantic-path-to-success-the-romantic-path-to-success-chapter-131":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Romantic Road to the Top",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2146322,3567,"Chapter 131","the-romantic-path-to-success-chapter-131",131,"\u003Cp>Zhang Kaishan nodded and said to Su Xinghui, \"Xinghui, are you coming with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xinghui nodded, \"Alright. Director Xu, can I leave now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Shixie said, \"Of course, but please sign below the words we just recorded. Also, if this matter requires your testimony, I hope you can cooperate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xinghui nodded in agreement. He took the notebook where the clerk had recorded everyone’s statements, read the content, and signed his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Changlin also stepped forward and signed his name. Xu Shixie then escorted the group all the way to the gate of the Public Security Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the Public Security Bureau, Su Xinghui said to Zhang Kaishan, \"Uncle Zhang, you probably haven't had dinner yet, right? I’m treating everyone to dinner today; would you like to do me the honor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kaishan shook his head, \"Forget it. I’m already half an old man; I won't join in the fun with you. You young people go eat together; I’m going home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xinghui laughed, \"What kind of old man are you? You are still very young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kaishan chuckled, \"Hmm, that flattery of yours is quite high-level, but I’m still going home. You all go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Zhang Kaishan waved to them and went home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Changlin also wanted to take his leave, but Su Xinghui said, \"How can that be? You took the initiative to testify for me today; that counts as a courageous act for a just cause. It just so happens I’ll treat you to a meal as a way to thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Changlin said, \"What kind of courageous act is that? You are the one who performed a courageous act. You helped the police catch a thief; I don't have that ability. I just moved my mouth—it was a small effort, not worth mentioning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xinghui laughed, \"You only moved your mouth, so I’ll only invite you to move your mouth. It’s a perfect fit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Changlin was startled upon hearing this, then immediately understood Su Xinghui’s meaning and couldn't help but burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng and Xue Qin also urged Liu Changlin to go eat with them. Liu Changlin was not a pretentious person, so he nodded and said, \"Since you are so hospitable, I will respectfully decline to refuse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xinghui said, \"That’s the spirit! Let’s go, People’s Restaurant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group walked toward the People’s Restaurant. On the way, Su Xinghui also called Xu Xiaoguang, telling him to go to the People’s Restaurant as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The group arrived at the People’s Restaurant. They had been in the private room for less than two minutes when Xu Xiaoguang arrived. As soon as he entered, he asked, \"Why did you call me so late for dinner today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xinghui shook his head, \"Sigh, don't even mention it today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xiaoguang asked in surprise, \"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qin said, \"Xinghui was full of anger today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qin told Xu Xiaoguang what had happened today. Xu Xiaoguang said, \"That bunch of people in the Public Security Brigade are that bold?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xinghui said, \"Isn't it? If it weren't for my personal experience, I probably wouldn't have believed it if someone told me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they were talking, the waiter came over to take the order. Su Xinghui first ordered two substantial dishes, then handed the menu to Liu Changlin: \"Comrade Liu Changlin, right? You order two dishes you like as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Changlin waved his hand, \"I’m not picky. You all order; I’m fine with anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xinghui actually knew what dishes Liu Changlin liked, so he ordered a few more and let the waiter leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xinghui said to Xu Xiaoguang, \"This is Liu Changlin; he was the one who went to the Public Security Bureau to testify for me just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xiaoguang hurriedly said to Liu Changlin, \"Then thank you very much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Changlin said, \"Don't mention it; it’s what I should have done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xiaoguang asked Su Xinghui, \"Did you suffer any losses after going in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xinghui shook his head, \"Not really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qin said indignantly, \"You didn't suffer? Your wrists were marked by the handcuffs just now, and they haven't even faded yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xinghui laughed, \"What are a few marks? Those guys will probably have to spend the New Year in the detention center.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng said, \"The internal management of the Public Security Bureau is truly too chaotic now for such things to happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Changlin said, \"This isn't news. The public security in Shangjun County is truly problematic. Thieves are too rampant. It’s usually okay, but once it gets to the New Year, the streets are full of thieves. You have to be careful when shopping; if you’re not careful, you’ll be robbed. Some thieves go in the front door and are released out the back; this is an open secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng said, \"If the Public Security Bureau doesn't have a major overhaul, I don't think the public security will ever get better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew where the biggest rot in the Public Security Bureau was, and they all shook their heads and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Su Xinghui and the others were discussing this at the People’s Restaurant, at the home of County Party Secretary Ji Tao, Zhang Kaishan was also discussing what happened today with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Tao also lived in the Standing Committee building of the County Party Committee compound. Previously, he lived alone, but this time for the New Year, he planned to spend it in Shangjun County because there were many activities the County Party Secretary had to attend during the Spring Festival, and he couldn't return to the region for the holiday. Therefore, his wife and daughter had arrived in Shangjun County yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wife’s name was Zhong Hui, and she worked at the Commercial Bureau of the Yulin Region. His daughter’s name was Ji Ying, and she was in her second year of junior high at Yulin Middle School. Now that they were on vacation, they could come to Shangjun County to accompany Ji Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kaishan coming to find Ji Tao at this time meant Ji Tao knew something must have happened, so he went to the study to talk with Zhang Kaishan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Hui poured tea for Zhang Kaishan and then left, closing the door behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kaishan said, \"Secretary Ji, I came today to report this matter to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kaishan reported what had happened today to Ji Tao in detail, and Ji Tao’s brow furrowed tighter and tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>",1085,"2026-06-16T17:50:40.887Z","2026-06-16T17:54:29.625Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","ea6588a330177485a25ba750fc40df3e2727c514312776832bf0b3a6d055e0bd","the-romantic-path-to-success-chapter-132","the-romantic-path-to-success-chapter-130",572,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-romantic-path-to-success-cover.jpg"]