Special forces soldier demobilization: Starting from the county government compound, a meteoric rise

After the signing ceremony, the county naturally hosted a grand welcome banquet for Nangong Yao and her entourage at the county guesthouse, in accordance with the highest standards.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was extremely lively.

In Qingyun County, the "reformists," led by County Magistrate Wen Boyan, were all beaming with joy, as if celebrating a festival. They took turns toasting Nangong Yao, the "Goddess of Wealth," expressing their heartfelt gratitude.

The "local faction," led by Li Yuankui, were bleeding inside, but on the surface they had to force a smile, hold their wine glasses, and say some high-sounding polite words.

The entire banquet was filled with the hypocritical yet lively atmosphere unique to officialdom.

Liu Ming, as the "second protagonist" tonight, naturally couldn't escape being "besieged" by everyone.

But this time, no one dared to recklessly force-feed him like they did last time.

Everyone who came to offer a toast was extremely respectful and courteous; some even had their hands trembling slightly as they did so.

joke!

Even the president of a business behemoth like the Nangong Group is a "classmate" invited by others.

You're just a nobody, a mere nobody, and you still want to make him uncomfortable at the dinner table?

Do you want to die?

Liu Ming was too lazy to pretend to be weak anymore. He just drank a few drinks symbolically and then made an excuse to slip away early.

He doesn't like these kinds of occasions.

……

The dinner ended at 10 p.m.

As arranged, Nangong Yao and her entourage will stay in the county guesthouse's most luxurious and only "presidential suite" with an ensuite.

However, just as Jia Zhengzhi, the director of the county party committee office, was preparing to personally guide Nangong Yao to her room to rest with a fawning expression,

Nangong Yao suddenly spoke up.

"Director Jia, right? No need to trouble yourself."

Her pleasant voice carried an unquestionable tone of command.

"I'm not going to the guesthouse tonight."

"Huh?" Jia Zhengzhi was taken aback, not quite understanding. "Then...then, Mr. Nangong, where...where are you going to rest? In the city? I...I'll arrange a convoy right away!"

"Need not."

Nangong Yao shook her head. Her breathtakingly beautiful eyes looked past everyone and landed directly on Liu Ming, who was about to slip away quietly.

Her red lips curved into a playful smile.

"Tonight, I'm staying at my old classmate's house."

"Old classmate, you wouldn't mind letting me stay for the night, would you?"

"boom!"

In short, it was like dropping a depth charge on a calm lake.

The entire lobby of the guesthouse fell into a deathly silence.

All eyes turned to Liu Ming!

Those eyes were filled with shock, astonishment, and... overwhelming jealousy!

What's going on?

President Nangong...

Are you going to stay at Liu Ming's house?

A lone man and a lone woman alone in a room?

What... what kind of insane plot is this?

County Magistrate Wen Boyan was so shocked he almost bit his own tongue.

Following behind, Xi Wanqing's pretty face remained expressionless, but the clenched fists at her sides betrayed her extreme inner turmoil.

Even Li Yuankui, whose face had been gloomy the whole time, couldn't help but twitch.

This kid...

What the hell did he do to get this lucky?

Looking at Nangong Yao, who was facing her with a smile like a fox that had just stolen some cream, Liu Ming felt her head suddenly swell three times larger.

He knew that this woman was doing it on purpose.

She was announcing to the whole world, in front of everyone: This man is the one I, Nangong Yao, have set my sights on!

"I...I live in a small place, and the bed is small too..." Liu Ming tried to make a final struggle.

"It's okay, I don't mind." Nangong Yao's smile became even brighter. "Besides, when I was studying in England, I lived in your basement that was messier than a doghouse, didn't I?"

Another bombshell!

The two of them...

While we were abroad, we... lived together?

A chorus of heartbroken sounds filled the air.

Liu Ming was completely speechless.

He knew he couldn't escape it today.

……

Ten minutes later.

In Liu Ming's rented room, which was less than 30 square meters.

It welcomed its most "distinguished" guest in history.

Nangong Yao showed no disgust whatsoever; instead, she explored the room like a curious child, looking around and touching everything.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Dr. Liu, you're living a really 'simple' life." She picked up Liu Ming's faded old military uniform and teased, "If I hadn't come, were you planning to stay in this little place your whole life, becoming a 'reclusive hermit'?"

Liu Ming poured her a glass of water and said irritably, "Just say what you want to say, don't be sarcastic."

"Pfft..."

Nangong Yao smiled, a smile so beautiful it was breathtaking in the dim light.

She took the water glass, but instead of drinking it, she walked to the window and looked at the dilapidated old town outside, a hint of reminiscence in her eyes.

"Do you remember? Back in London, you stayed in a place similar to this one."

Her voice softened.

"Back then, you were a poor student, working three jobs every day besides attending classes. And I was a rebellious girl who had run away from home."

"If I hadn't met you on the street corner that night..."

"If it weren't for you, rescuing me from those thugs and taking me in for a week..."

"I really don't know what I'll be like now."

She turned around and gazed intently at Liu Ming with her breathtakingly beautiful eyes, which were filled with tenderness.

"So, Liu Ming."

"From that moment on, I told myself..."

"I'm going to have this man."

Her confession was direct and passionate, like a flame that instantly ignited the already ambiguous atmosphere in the room.

She walked slowly towards Liu Ming, step by step.

The high heels clicked on the floor, making a crisp "tap, tap, tap" sound, each step feeling like it was stepping on Liu Ming's heartbeat.

She walked up to him, her breath sweet as orchids.

"My investment of 5 billion is just an appetizer."

"As long as you nod."

"I can give you the entire Nangong Group as a dowry."

She tiptoed slightly, her luscious red lips slowly approaching Liu Ming's lips...

The temperature in the entire room seemed to rise several degrees in an instant.

Just as those two soft lips were about to touch.

"Knock knock knock!"

A sudden, urgent knocking sounded at the door!

It shattered the enchanting atmosphere of the room!

Liu Ming and Nangong Yao were both taken aback.

Who could it be so late?

Liu Ming frowned, walked over and opened the door.

Outside.

A beautiful figure stood there gracefully.

—Xi Wanqing!

Her usually icy face now had an unnatural blush.

She was also carrying a thermal lunchbox in her hand.

She looked at Liu Ming, who opened the door, and then at Nangong Yao behind him, who was dressed in a bespoke suit and looked otherworldly beautiful.

A fleeting look of surprise, panic, and... a hint of grievance that she herself didn't even realize flashed in her clear, cold eyes.

She held up the lunchbox in her hand, her voice a little hoarse.

"I... I noticed you didn't eat much tonight, so I brought you... some late-night snacks because I was worried you'd be hungry..."