Chapter 443: 445. Chapter 439: Good Luck 66614

445. Chapter 439: Good Luck 66614

"I should call you 'Mayor Wei De' now, right?"

Mr. Bowen laughed, his laughter carrying a hint of teasing.

Everyone knew about the deal between the Mayor and Wei De, but you couldn't say he did the wrong thing.

The Mayor took some of the resources he had accumulated to exchange for Wei De having a slight chance to impact the Governor position; this was something anyone would find impossible to refuse!

If the Mayor said, "Bowen, stand on my side, leave here, and I'll give you a chance to be nominated as a gubernatorial candidate—will you do it or not?" Bowen would immediately pack his things and get out of here!

In fact, most people have heard a saying: opportunity is important, but what's more important is seizing the opportunity!

Everyone knows that being Governor is great, and they can also list why being Governor is great, but do they really have a chance to be nominated?

No!

Ninety-nine percent of people will never have the chance to be nominated as a gubernatorial candidate in their lifetime to participate in a gubernatorial election.

So Wei De's decisive deal with the Mayor, on the contrary, makes people admire his choice—a smart choice.

If he could really become Governor, it would be even more admirable!

That is the true crossing of classes!

Regardless of Mayor Wei De's future development, whether he succeeds or fails, he has actually taken a firm step forward.

In a political environment like the Federation, friends and enemies are actually not that easy to distinguish.

So why didn't he appear more cordial?

This kind of teasing is also a manifestation of cordiality; Mayor Wei De certainly could hear it.

"I prefer you to call me 'Councilor Wei De.' It's not very good here; it lacks friends like you, and my work is not unfolding very smoothly!"

Mayor Wei De didn't directly insert the topic but chatted casually about some problems he encountered in his new work environment.

The two of them communicated as if they were very ordinary people discussing work problems, as a "parachuted" new mayor.

Mayor Wei De didn't have any solid foundation there; the predicament he encountered was almost exactly the same as the one Sydney (the Mayor) had encountered before!

Except for some party representatives at the Social Party Congress who could help him speak a few words, he had no help at all in the management of the city.

However, his methods were softer than Sydney's; he didn't have such a big gambling nature.

After taking office, he quickly got along well with the city's middle-management class, frequently holding parties and making friends with officials at this level.

And he would also hint to these people that if the time came, he could promote them further.

In the Federation, the city takes the "Mayor system" as the core, which also means the Mayor's power is very great; he can appoint government officials according to his own preferences.

So his guarantee is very valuable and meaningful; he is uniting those who have ambition in politics but lack background and opportunities in the lower-middle class.

Once the time comes, he can easily overturn the city's original order.

However, this requires a considerable amount of time and financial resources; fortunately, he doesn't lack time, nor does he lack money.

After the two chatted for a while about work, Mayor Wei De changed the subject and talked about the purpose of his call.

"Bowen, I heard you got a girl these past few days."

Bowen's expression on the other side of the receiver changed slightly, and the smile on his face faded. "I don't quite understand what you mean by that."

Mayor Wei De didn't hide anything either. "I'll be honest: someone wanted this girl and found me. I owe him a favor."

"I didn't guarantee that I could make you compromise; I just told him I could try."

"Whether you agree or not is up to you; anyway, this matter has nothing to do with me. I'm just repaying a favor."

It sounded like Mayor Wei De was clearing himself, but his words gave Bowen a bad feeling.

Images of some people appeared in his mind—people who could make Mayor Wei De make this call at this time—

Who would directly take back a favor debt from a Mayor because of a small matter?

Could there be other problems in this?

He fell into thought, and this matter was indeed not that simple.

That girl had seen what he looked like and had already suffered some abuse. If she were released rashly, there would be a lot of trouble.

Would she testify against him? Would her family come to make trouble for him?

Who was the person behind Wei De, and what was their purpose?

These all needed to be considered!

"You're making it very difficult for me, Wei De."

Bowen actually also owed Wei De a favor; his son had encountered some trouble before.

At that time, there was no prohibition yet. He took a girl who had drunk too much in a bar to a hotel. This girl herself might have had some problems, but it was also possible he was too rude.

In short, this girl bled a lot and almost died. The other party's family wasn't the kind of social underclass with nothing; they also had some energy and were unwilling to compromise.

If his son had to go to court for this, he might need to face multiple criminal charges, and it was possible he wouldn't be able to come out for the rest of his life.

He found Councilor Wei De to solve this trouble, and it cost a lot of money, including the fact that his son still couldn't return to Jincheng to this day.

Although the process had some twists and turns, the final result was good; both sides got what they wanted.

Mayor Wei De chuckled on the receiver. "If it's difficult, then don't consider it. I'll tell that side that I couldn't handle this matter."

After hesitating again and again, Bowen asked, "Can I know who wants this girl?"

"I actually don't know either, because the person who called me was just a client. If you want to know who it is, you have to check it yourself!"

He asked again, "If I refuse..."

Mayor Wei De's voice was still as bright and enthusiastic, making people imagine the smile he had now. "Then this matter has nothing to do with me either. Regardless of what you do subsequently, I will no longer intervene."

Mr. Bowen was a bit distressed. "What you said sounds more like a hint and a threat to me. Honestly, I don't feel very good."

"Want to hear my suggestion?" Mayor Wei De asked.

Mr. Bowen certainly wouldn't refuse. "Let's hear it."

"You have to fulfill the favor. Although my calling you is a matter between us, handing over a lively girl and a lifeless girl are two different results."

"You understand what I mean!"

"You have to let them know that they owe you a favor. With this favor, you don't have to worry about any other slips."

"What you said makes a lot of sense. I accept your suggestion. You help me convey it to that side." Mr. Bowen thought for a while. "How should I hand her over?"

Mayor Wei De's voice had more "happiness" in it. "In fifteen minutes, a car will stop at the door of your villa, and they will take the girl away."

"Bowen, we are old friends. I can guarantee you that this matter ends here."

Mr. Bowen nodded. "I believe you!"

Actually, he could refuse, or even kill the girl, but he didn't know what he would face next.

The unknown is sometimes the most terrifying thing!

He had many things he cared about: wealth, power, family, health—everything he possessed!

The richer people are, the more afraid they are of losing!

Of course, he wasn't really planning not to find out who this person was.

He agreed to Mayor Wei De's "mediation" this time, and then dialed Councilor Chali's number.

"I encountered a small trouble and need you to help me check someone."

"Councilor Bowen, I am very happy to serve you. Does the person you want to check have a name or any special features?"

Mr. Bowen walked to the window and glanced at the internal street outside the window. "In about fifteen minutes, they will drive a car and stop outside my villa."

Councilor Chali mistakenly thought someone was blackmailing him and immediately said, "I will have Hunter personally take people to arrest these low-class bastards and make them disappear from your sight!"

"No, no!" Mr. Bowen hurriedly interrupted. "Don't alarm them for now. I just want to know who they are, that's all."

Although Councilor Chali didn't know what had happened, he still agreed.

Not to mention that he let Hunter prepare some plainclothes to do this, after talking about these things, Mr. Bowen came to the basement alone.

His basement was built in the courtyard, but the entrance was in the boiler room.

There was an inconspicuous ventilation-like door there. After pushing it open, it was a passage leading to that secret basement.

Faya was locked here.

The moment the basement door was opened, Faya's body began to tremble. She was required not to wear anything except stockings and had to wear a pair of small red shoes.

She curled up in the corner, covered in whip marks, her eyes filled with a trace of fear and a trace of stubbornness.

What a perfect toy!

Seeing the bruises on the girl's body, he recalled the touch of his fist hitting the girl's skin, as well as the cries that could please his heart.

Mr. Bowen sighed lightly; the game had actually just begun.

He was a bit silent. Faya didn't dare to move, shrinking in the corner, a chain connecting the ground and the collar on her neck.

She had resisted, but what she got in return was only more fierce beatings and humiliation. A teenage girl was no match for an adult male.

But she didn't intend to give up hope just like that. She pretended to compromise, trying to find an opportunity.

Mr. Bowen looked at her. "Answer my question, and I'll give you freedom."

Faya didn't know if he was playing some new "game," only responding with silence.

"After you came to the Federation, did you meet any Federation people?"

He walked to the chair and sat down. Faya moved some distance away in fright, far away from him. "No, I don't know any."

Mr. Bowen's gaze lingered on her terrified and anxious face for a while, and he didn't continue to pursue the question.

He would figure it out.

He took a set of clothes from outside and threw it to her. "Put it on. Although I don't know whose relationship you or your family walked, you are free."

He stared into the girl's eyes. "This was just an adventure that might not have been so pleasant, but it had a perfect ending."

"Say what should be said, don't say anything else, understand what I mean?"

"Good luck, girl!" ===== CHAPTER 444 =====