stjorthotic Chapter 53 Rising Step by Step
Chapter 53 Rising Step by Step
"Hmm..." Xie Liting's reply was barely audible. She pressed her face against Dawei's shoulder, too embarrassed to look at him.
"You're not plotting something, are you? Trying to trick me?"
"No, I've really started to admire you, David..."
"Open your bag, let me check it."
Xie Liting obediently did as she was told.
There were no miniature cameras or recorders inside, and the cell phones were turned off.
"You believe me now, right?"
"No strings attached, you just want to be with me?"
"Um!"
"I might not remarry you, you know?"
"Um!"
Xie Liting is confident that as long as Dawei stays with her, he will definitely remarry her.
Men are all the same.
Once you get something, you want to possess it.
He didn't want the woman who belonged to him to fall into someone else's arms.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have been so angry about the divorce.
She's so beautiful, no man would be willing to give her up to someone else.
Even if there's no outcome, having a backup plan means you're not at a loss.
"You must have some ulterior motive. Just say it, stop pretending." David still didn't believe him.
Xie Liting raised her head and looked at Dawei very seriously.
"Please believe me, I really don't have any other purpose."
Even if you don't remarry, I won't blame you.
When I signed the papers, I told you that I could spend quality time with you this once.
"It was my fault before; I always stayed in the dormitory and didn't fulfill my responsibilities as a wife."
Dawei felt uneasy just thinking about that bastard Zhou Dongliang.
That's fine, consider it a way to vent my anger.
Xie Liting was getting impatient. If they continued chatting, she was afraid that they would lose interest, so she decided to unleash her ultimate move.
"I'm going to tell you something in a bit, something you'll definitely be interested in."
This will help you secure your position.
David looked into her eyes and sensed that she wasn't lying.
They must have learned some secrets about Zhou Xiangzhang's family.
In that case, David is really going to take the risk and give it a try.
Without those words, David might have insisted on kicking her out.
But if she knew any secrets about Zhou Xiangzhang, Dawei was willing to sacrifice himself.
It's partly for work, you know.
"Really? Now that you mention it, I'm actually quite curious."
"Then, would you like to take a shower first?"
"Why don't we go together?"
Xie Liting smiled, got up, and pulled Dawei towards the bathroom.
The bathroom was filled with a misty, fragrant atmosphere.
They didn't know how long they stayed inside, but they both felt a bit short of breath before they came out and returned to the bedroom.
The air conditioning in the room is just right.
The neighbors are also very considerate, and there is not much noise.
The birds in the trees outside the window seemed to be startled by something; they flapped their wings, chirped a few curses, and flew away.
David hadn't relaxed like this in a long time.
Xie Liting also found long-lost happiness.
Afterwards, Dawei lit a cigarette on the spot—something he wouldn't have dared to do before, as Xie Liting would have scolded him.
"Alright, now that you've got the person, it's time to tell me what you know."
David said what the woman wanted to say first, leaving her speechless.
Xie Liting cursed inwardly, but still smiled on the outside.
"I suspect Zhou Dongliang is a drug addict?"
"What do you mean?"
Xie Liting pressed one nostril and made a gesture of sucking food through the nose.
David's hand, holding a cigarette, hung in the air as he stared blankly at Xie Liting, somewhat incredulous.
Surely a family like that wouldn't have such a thing happen?
If it's true, then Zhou Xiangzhang's career is over.
"Impossible, is he crazy?"
If you're not mentally unstable, why bother with playing with fans?
Are you tired of living?
Why would someone who lives such a good life as the young master of Yuanshan County want to go and die?
Xie Liting nodded very seriously.
"I don't have concrete evidence, but my analysis is correct."
When I ride in his car, I can easily smell a faint odor of urine.
Moreover, his frequency of going to the toilet is very abnormal. He has to go to the toilet once during a movie that lasts for more than an hour, even though he has clearly gone to the toilet before watching the movie.
Once, while having dinner, he got drunk and urinated in the private room.
I...I also saw that he...
Much smaller than yours.
She spoke softer and softer.
Having previously interviewed anti-drug police officers in Guangzhou, Xie Liting had some knowledge in this area and roughly judged that it was caused by ketamine.
"Cough cough." David coughed twice.
This situation is indeed very important.
This is absolutely shocking. If it's confirmed, then Zhou Xiangzhang will be completely ruined.
He also frequently went to Tiansheng KTV.
Our station received a report before that exposed the KTV, which mentioned that people were gambling at Tiansheng KTV.
So, did you find this discovery helpful?
Xie Liting tilted her head smugly, waiting for Dawei's praise.
Dawei was now a sage, free from the turmoil of desire, and naturally exceptionally rational. This woman could betray him yesterday, could betray Zhou Dongliang today, and would surely betray him again tomorrow.
Her situation is different from Wu Maocai's.
Wu Maocai was forced into this situation; the other party used the child as leverage.
No one forced Xie Liting; it was all her own initiative.
I absolutely cannot have a close relationship with her, and remarrying her is even more impossible.
Now that you're in bed, it's best not to say anything unpleasant.
David smiled at her: "Thank you. It's getting late, I think you should go back."
"W-what do you mean?" Xie Liting blinked rapidly, looking at him in surprise. "Where am I supposed to go back to?"
"Your home, your dorm room, or even the villa he bought for you are all fine."
Xie Liting became a little anxious: "No."
David, after all I've said, don't you understand?
It's impossible for us to be together.
At first, I was confused. I was deceived by that scoundrel Zhou Dongliang and misled by my family.
He's just a fanboy, how could I possibly be with him?
I'll return his villa and car tomorrow.
David got out of bed and started getting dressed.
That's between you and him.
I have other documents to process, so I won't keep you any longer.
By the way, I'm not going to let my parents work in the countryside anymore; I've already brought them to live in the county town.
You don't like old people, do you?
So, you should go back.
Xie Liting knelt up, crawled to the bedside, and hugged Dawei's waist: "I can accept it. I was wrong before. I am willing to live with the elderly and take care of them."
David forcefully pulled her hand away: "But we don't want to anymore."
Didn't we agree on this?
There are no additional conditions.
We're all adults; we need to be responsible for what we say.
You can continue pursuing me, that's your business, but I might not accept it.
I still advise you to find someone better and start over.
Xie Liting stomped her foot, realizing she had miscalculated.
Damn it, I got played for nothing.
"Chen Dawei, you're not a man!"
When she failed to achieve her goal, she revealed her true colors.
David picked up the stockings and threw them at her: "I'm just treating you the way you treat me."
Xie Liting's eyes flickered; it seemed that was indeed the case, and she had been quite ruthless back then.
David opened the door and stood to the side of it, indicating that he should leave.
Xie Liting's eyes reddened, she hurriedly put on her clothes, grabbed her bag, and walked away quickly.
Dawei stood by the window, watching her drive away from the neighborhood in the Corolla that Zhou Dongliang had given him.
I immediately took out my phone and called the property management.
"Feed?"
"I am Chen Dawei."
"Oh, County Chief Chen!" The security guard on duty immediately perked up: "What can I do for you?"
The property management of this residential complex will know immediately if there is any movement by the county government, because many people who work for the county government live in the complex.
The news of Chen Dawei's promotion to county head had already spread throughout the neighborhood.
"Keep an eye on that red Corolla that just went out."
Next time you come, give me a proper interrogation.
Do not let anything in without the owner's consent.
The security guard, holding the phone, nodded repeatedly and responded with "uh-huhs": "Don't worry, County Chief Chen, I've recorded the license plate number."
I'll report this situation to our captain in a bit.
Every security guard will be notified during tomorrow morning's meeting that they will be paying special attention to this car.
David gave a long, satisfied "Hmm: You've worked hard."
After hanging up the phone, I took a shower and sent a message to Lin Lao Er.
"Second son."
I was deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Lin's sudden passing.
My parents have already gone to Dashi Village to assist with Uncle Lin's funeral arrangements.
I am tied up with official duties in the county and cannot get away to go. Please forgive me, brother.
The condolence money is 5001. I will deposit it into my father's bank account tomorrow, and he will pass it on to me.
Dawei finished smoking a cigarette by the window before Lin Yunxing replied to his message.
"Don't give any condolence money, we already owe you enough."
Just focus on your work and don't come over. We brothers all understand. I don't want to bother you, and my dad understands too.
Congratulations, Wei Ge, on becoming the county magistrate! You've finally made it through the tough times, and I'm so happy for you.
Wishing you success in your career and continuous advancement in your career.
……
On the other end.
Inside a private room at Shengshi KTV.
Chen Xianping from the Xiapu branch, dressed in casual clothes, sat in the corner of the private room, watching Zhou Dongliang and several of Jiang Xiong's men shaking dice on the sofa.
Every man has a young and beautiful woman by his side.
Zhou Dongliang looked to be in a bad mood, having drunk a bit too much. He waved to a man with tattooed arms sitting opposite him.
"Take the things out."
The tattooed man turned to look at Chen Xianping in the corner behind him, shook his head, and winked at Zhou Dongliang, signaling him not to mess around.