306: Chapter 295: Huddling Together for Warmth 306: Chapter 295: Huddling Together for Warmth “He will thoroughly investigate this matter,” Mayor Wang said, squinting his eyes.
“Then he’ll find out that you secretly gave those three cigarettes, and they didn’t oppose it either.
It’ll become quite clear that those three are in cahoots with you.”
“Exactly,” Song Yun said with a confident look.
“I kept them here today to confuse Xia Tian.
Half of my conversation with Xia Tian just now was mocking him.
When Xia Tian left, I specifically mentioned their names, putting them in an awkward position.
If they left, they’d face my revenge; if they stayed, Xia Tian would suspect them.
But due to the pressure of my reputation, they stayed.”
“Once they stayed, the first step of the plan was complete.
What follows is a gradual induction until they say how good the cigarettes are.
I’ll then casually say, ‘If you like them, I can give you a box.’ It seems like a casual remark, but in reality, it’s the second trap.”
“After they go back and report to Xia Tian what happened here, they definitely won’t mention such a trivial matter.
When Xia Tian finds out that my men delivered cigarettes to those three, he’ll definitely be furious.
Some things, if done openly, aren’t a problem, but clandestine methods lead to serious issues.
Then it’s really like mud on your pants—it’s not poop, but it might as well be.”
Afterward, Song Yun finished the water in his cup in one gulp and saw Mayor Wang’s stunned expression.
“Mayor Wang, is there anything else you’d like to add?”
“You’re quite skilled at using others to do your dirty work.
Are all young people nowadays so manipulative?” said Mayor Wang incredulously.
Song Yun was only in his early twenties.
What was he doing at that age?
He probably was still hustling behind leaders, doing menial tasks.
“It’s all driven by necessity,” Song Yun said nonchalantly, waving his hand.
“I’ve done what I had to do.
Now it’s up to you to pull his team members to your side.”
“But with just me alone, it’s hard to hold up,” Mayor Wang said.
“Even if I win over these three, the other side has more power and can still suppress me.”
“How about this, do you know Wang Dong?” Song Yun asked.
“Yeah, he’s actually my senior,” Mayor Wang replied, puzzled.
He felt his brain was having trouble keeping up with Song Yun’s pace.
“He’s about to move up soon and is still neutral.
You could try forming a team with him,” Song Yun suggested after a moment’s thought.
“Wang Dong has backing from the old man and me.
So, he doesn’t need to worry about pressure from above and can focus solely on his performance.
Once you team up with him, along with a few prominent upper officials from other municipal cities, your combine strength will be significant.”
“You and the teacher have already started supporting Wang Dong?
Oh my, give me a moment to process this,” Mayor Wang said, licking his somewhat chapped lips.
“Do you think Wang Dong would want to team up with me?”
“Of course, why not?
You are not just fellow disciples, but also colleagues who have stirred things up in the same area.
If Wang Dong climbs a bit more, he’ll start to target the top positions in the region.
And you, you could leverage Tian Nan City as a stepping stone to jump to Sunan City, and then from Sunan City to the provincial system.
If you two join forces, you’ll surely make a mark in Sunan,” Song Yun tempted him.
“Starve the timid, feast the bold!
I’m going to call the teacher and discuss it right now,” Mayor Wang said as if making a significant decision, feeling utterly drained.
After chatting with Mayor Wang for a while, Song Yun went downstairs and returned to the hotel with Meng Ku.
As soon as he entered, he saw Li Yueyue wearing pajamas, sprawled on the sofa watching a movie, surrounded by scattered snack bags.
“Do you girls really live like this at home too?” Song Yun helplessly stuffed the bags into a trash bin, noting that this hardly resembled the efficient Li Yueyue, almost a complete slob.
“Yes, why tidy up when I can be comfortable,” Li Yueyue flipped over, casually throwing another trash bag on the floor in front of Song Yun.
Song Yun shook his head in resignation, “Go change your clothes quickly, we’re going out to eat.”
“Why does going out with you always mean eating?” Li Yueyue grumbled.
“You’re totally fattening me up.”
“I’m fattening you up,” retorted Song Yun irritably, then pulled out his phone and called Wang Hu, telling him to book a room for lunch and invite Chief Sun Chong of the police department to join them.
Although Wang Hu was full of doubts, since it was an order directly from the boss, he had to comply.
It was utterly unbelievable when Sun Chong, who usually either hangs up the phone or speaks sarcastically, actually agreed to have lunch together today.
Watching his watch in the suite’s living room, Song Yun realized an hour had passed and Li Yueyue still hadn’t changed her clothes.
Could changing really be that difficult?
He had urged her three times in that hour, and each time the answer was, ‘Wait another five minutes.’ Yet, all these five minutes later, she still hadn’t come out.
“Hurry up, or we’ll be late,” Song Yun called from leaning on the sofa.
“What’s the rush?
I’m coming out now,” Li Yueyue said as she pushed the door open and stepped out, her style today vastly different from usual, making Song Yun stare agape.
A black tank top tightly hugged her body, highlighting her curves, paired with dark blue denim shorts exposing her slim, fair legs.
The dark, short Converses added a youthful vitality.
This outfit was indeed worth the hour’s wait.
“Hey, what are you staring at?” Li Yueyue came over to Song Yun and waved her hand.
“Nothing, nothing, just remembered something,” Song Yun said, licking his somewhat dry lips, surprised to see that this girl, compared to her sister Li Shishi, had a completely different style of dressing.
“Please, I know what little schemes you have in mind.
Don’t think I don’t notice; I may seem careless, but I’m very meticulous,” Li Yueyue said dismissively.
“After we eat, you’re coming shopping with me.
I was so bored staying in the room this morning.”