"From the general theory of power struggles, there's no need to curry favor."
Chen Feng replied truthfully.
"Since you say there's no need to curry favor, I think you shouldn't have any more dealings with Cui Yali. You have me, Cheng Lu, Wang Ziwei, Fengdao Keiko… you have so many women, that's enough. There's no need to accommodate a woman who thinks too highly of herself. You are no longer that leader's driver, you are now a person of status, you don't need to be so subservient all the time."
Qin Yan advised Chen Feng.
Cui Yali was good in every other aspect, but she was too proud, comparing herself to Tian Runye in "Ordinary World" and Chen Feng to Sun Shaoan.
Wasn't this twisted? Anyone with a brain knew that Tian Runye and Sun Shaoan in "Ordinary World" didn't end up together, which clearly meant she was stringing Chen Feng along.
Did Chen Feng lack women? Not at all, so why would he allow himself to be strung along by a middle-aged woman like Cui Yali?
In the past, for the sake of power and connections, he had to endure humiliation.
Now that his network of power and connections had improved, he no longer needed Cui Yali.
Since he didn't need Cui Yali, there was absolutely no reason to maintain any relationship with her.
"Vice District Mayor Qin, your idea isn't wrong, but if I do that, my path in power will only become narrower."
Chen Feng said with a serious expression.
"What do you mean by 'the path in power becoming narrower'?"
Qin Yan asked with a puzzled look.
"Vice District Mayor Qin, think about it. If you discard past connections after exhausting their value, does that show any human touch? If there's no human touch, will others be willing to deal with you in the future? The ancient sage Mencius said long ago: 'The law that disowns kindred can make a ruler achieve hegemony. Human governance with warmth and moderation can make a ruler achieve kingship.' In plain terms, we must have human touch. Blindly focusing on power and fame will not get you far."
Chen Feng continued to explain with a serious expression.
"So, you mean you want to continue interacting with Cui Yali?"
"Vice District Mayor Qin, you've only got part of it right. Not only do I want to continue interacting with Cui Yali, but I also want to find a way to promote Cui Yali to become the head of the provincial personnel department."
Chen Feng said calmly.
"Chen Feng, did I hear you correctly? You want to use your connections and a lot of money to get Cui Yali promoted to the head of the provincial personnel department? Isn't this making a wedding dress for someone else? If it were a transfer from a rural area to a town, I wouldn't say anything. After all, transferring someone from a rural area to a town doesn't cost much. But to transfer someone from Jiangcheng to the provincial capital, the cost involved is an astronomical figure. Is it worth it?"
Qin Yan retorted.
"If it were someone else, honestly, I really wouldn't know if it's worth it or not. But this time, I'm helping Cui Yali, so it's definitely worth it. I've known Cui Yali for quite some time, and I understand her character. She's very sentimental, capable of handling affairs, and most importantly, she has connections in the provincial capital..."
Chen Feng explained.
"Alright, since you've said so, I won't stop you. However, before you go find Cui Yali..."
Qin Yan said as she started to undress.
This time, Chen Feng had managed to perfectly arrange the investment promotion project for the expansion zone of Mingshan District, which immediately solidified Mingshan District's position in Jiangcheng. At the same time, her position as the deputy district mayor of Mingshan District was also consolidated. Such great news definitely called for a celebratory celebration.
As a woman, the happiest thing is to celebrate with the man she likes when she is in a good mood.
Moreover, for some time, she, the deputy district mayor of Mingshan District, and Chen Feng, the director of the Mingshan District Development and Reform Commission, had been busy with various matters after Mingshan District was incorporated into Jiangcheng, and they had basically not had a happy time.
Women her age still have strong desires.
If they didn't celebrate soon, her whole body would be burning.
Chen Feng was already a Casanova, and he naturally understood Qin Yan's actions.
Without a word, Chen Feng also took off his clothes...
Although Qin Yan's figure and appearance had a gap compared to Cheng Lu, Fengdao Keiko, Wang Ziwei..., being happy with Qin Yan was very comfortable.
This comfort was mostly derived not from the physical, but from the spiritual.
As the saying goes, Qin Yan was the first woman he met in the power struggle, and also the first person to help him; she was his benefactor who led him into the world of power.
Towards Qin Yan, his gratitude had definitely evolved into deep affection.
Therefore, when he was happy with Qin Yan, he didn't feel that Qin Yan was old at all.
On the contrary, his mind was filled with thoughts of a mature woman, full of charm, and the intermingling of souls and bodies...
After a round of fighting, Chen Feng went to the Jiangcheng Personnel Department to find Cui Yali.
"Shaoan, why are you here?"
Cui Yali said emotionally.
Chen Feng was now thriving in the power circles of Jiangcheng. Everyone knew that a new dark horse, Chen Feng, had arrived in Jiangcheng.
With his first move, he had Mingshan Town incorporated into Jiangcheng.
With his first move, he had attracted a national-level major project for the expansion zone of Mingshan District.
With his first move...
Such a Chen Feng no longer needed her, Cui Yali's, connections.
Yet, he had still come.
It seemed that she hadn't misjudged before; Chen Feng, this young man, truly possessed the qualities of Sun Shaoan in "Ordinary World."
Sentimental and righteous.
"If you are Tian Runye, I will definitely come. Although we can't get married, you will always be the woman in my heart."
Chen Feng played along with Cui Yali's act.
Since Cui Yali enjoyed the role-playing of her being Tian Runye and him being Sun Shaoan, he would indulge her.
"Shaoan, it's enough that you have this sentiment. In the current situation, I can resign. You don't need to come looking for me anymore, you should go live your new life."
Cui Yali said, forcing herself to remain calm.
"Runye, is Shaoan this kind of person?"
Chen Feng retorted.
"Shaoan is not this kind of person, but I am. You have a brighter future than Sun Shaoan, so I don't want to become a stumbling block to your progress in power. Thank you, Chen Feng, for being my Sun Shaoan for so long."
Cui Yali said with tears in her eyes.
Chen Feng's heart trembled.
Getting to know and interact with Cui Yali was truly a marvel in the power struggle.
Generally, women in the power struggle either found escorts for release or willingly slept with male leaders for power.
Cui Yali actually had genuine feelings.
For his future, Cui Yali was willing to humble herself.
Such a woman was very worth investing in.
"Runye, you don't need to be so pessimistic. I came to see you this time precisely to resolve this matter. While you being the head of the personnel department in Jiangcheng doesn't help me much, if you were to become the head of the provincial personnel department, wouldn't you still be able to help me?"
Chen Feng patiently explained.
"Chen Feng, you are quite experienced in the power circles, so you should know that getting promoted from Jiangcheng to the provincial capital is as difficult as ascending to heaven. The power struggle is like this; promotions at the grassroots level are not a big problem. However, for promotions at the middle and high levels, the difficulty increases geometrically. At the grassroots level, you can get promoted several levels in three years. But at the middle and high levels, if someone can get promoted one level in ten years, they are considered incredibly impressive."
Cui Yali explained with a dejected expression.
"Runye, promotion to the provincial capital is indeed very difficult. However, everything is achievable through human effort. As long as the two of us join forces, being transferred to the provincial capital is a high probability event."
Chen Feng comforted Cui Yali.
"Chen Feng, since you've said it to this extent, I won't hide anything from you. I do have connections in the provincial capital. However, the money is not enough. Nowadays, relying on connections isn't just about talking; it requires spending money. Small matters require small spending, and big matters require big spending."
Cui Yali continued to explain with a dejected expression.
"How much money? I'll give it!"
Chen Feng replied decisively.