The Secret of the Yoga Club: The Women's Identity is Not Simple

After discussing Shen Ping's matter, Ye Qinghan picked up a brown paper file folder from the low cabinet next to her, placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Lin Feng.

The file folder was unsealed, and inside was a thick stack of documents, the edges of which were slightly curled up, clearly indicating that it had been flipped through more than once.

"This contains detailed information about the Chen family. Shanshui Group is just one part of it. Chen Hao also owns several shell companies, some in building materials, some in consulting. On the surface, they seem unrelated, but in reality, they are all channels for the Chen family to launder money. Shen Ping has compiled the list of executives of these companies, the list of projects in recent years, and the intersections of their connections with Chen Liangliang for you. Take it back and look at it slowly, there's no rush."

Lin Feng took the file folder and weighed it in his hand; it was quite heavy. He didn't open it immediately, but simply placed it next to his coat. "Okay, I'll study it carefully when I get back. First, have Kui Zi gather information on the surrounding area, see what kind of people Liu Xianghu usually associates with, and what their lifestyles are like. Once we have a clear understanding of the surrounding situation, we'll decide where to start."

Ye Qinghan nodded and reached for the teapot to refill his cup of tea.

It was rare for the two of them to be alone in a room so quietly, without any calls from the bureau urging them to leave, and without Shen Qianqian beside them to avoid suspicion. Outside the window, there were only birdsong in the mountains and the faint sound of flowing water in the distance.

Because of their respective work and Shen Qianqian's situation, they haven't spent time together like this for a long time. Occasionally, they send a message on their phones, but it's just a few brief greetings.

Ye Qinghan, wearing that Tang-style strapless long dress, leaned back in her chair, looking much more relaxed.

It's a rare treat to take a break from the non-stop work and enjoy this moment of tranquility.

"Aunt Ye, have you been working too much overtime lately? Your shoulders look much stiffer than last time." Lin Feng stood up, walked behind her, and placed his hands on the back of her neck.

The skin on the back of my neck is smooth and warm. As soon as I pressed down with my thumb, I could feel that the trapezius muscles on both sides were as hard as two boards, with several small nodules between the muscle fibers.

First, use the heel of your palm to push down along her spine from the base of her cervical vertebrae, gradually loosening the stiff muscles. Then, use your thumb to slowly draw circles at the Fengchi acupoint.

"There's no way around it. Since becoming mayor, there's been a lot more work than before. Sometimes, I'm so tired of hearing all sorts of reports all day that my ears are practically calloused. My posture isn't good either, and over time, my cervical spine gets stiff again. Your massage technique is much better than the health care doctors in our bureau."

"From now on, spend ten minutes or so after get off work each day doing a few neck relaxation exercises. Do you remember the ones I taught you? Change into loose clothes when you get home before practicing, don't keep putting it off. I'll teach you a few other exercises that will also help relieve the pain."

Ye Qinghan followed him to the open space in the center of the room, kicked off her embroidered slippers, and stepped barefoot onto the carpet.

This Tang-style strapless long dress has a unique charm when doing yoga, especially when doing the cat-cow pose. When arching the back and lifting the head, the strapless neckline droops down, and the two full breasts almost slip out from the edge of the fabric.

Lin Feng stood behind her, just like back in the yoga studio, and squatted down to tap the outside of her calf with his finger to help her adjust her posture.

The two chatted as they worked, their conversation shifting from work to life, and then back to each other, gradually changing the atmosphere from the seriousness of their earlier business conversation to a more relaxed one.

"Aunt Ye, how have you been lately? Have you been drinking the angelica root I brought you last time?"

"I drank it. It's a bit bitter, and I can't help but want to eat a candy after each time I finish it. But the effect is really good. After drinking it for more than half a month, I feel that my mental state is better than before."

At this point, Ye Qinghan sighed, then looked at Lin Feng with a complex mix of emotions. "Speaking of which, at my age, I shouldn't be having these kinds of thoughts anymore. Since Shen Hui left, I haven't planned to look for anyone else. It's not like I haven't had people introducing me to people, both inside and outside the bureau, but each time it just ends after a brief meeting. Those people are either after my figure or they think they can climb up the Shen family; whether they're sincere or not, you can tell after a few encounters. You're the first man to enter my heart and body. That time in the cave, you were so young, yet you dared to stand shirtless in front of me. And in the hospital, you asked about my condition as soon as you woke up. It was from that moment that I felt you weren't just Qianqian's boyfriend; you were the second man in my life who made my heart flutter. Don't you think we're living a stolen life?"

"Whether it was stolen or robbed, I've already got it, so I have no intention of giving it back." Lin Feng's fingers slid down her spine and pressed on her lower back, applying very light pressure.

"You just mentioned Chen Liangliang's side. Besides the Shanshui Group, are there any other breakthroughs? The Shanshui Group is an economic issue, and it will take time to investigate it thoroughly. Moreover, there's Liu Xianghu in between, who could be made a scapegoat at any time. If we can find Chen Liangliang's own weakness, the efficiency will be much higher."

Ye Qinghan thought for a moment, then suddenly looked up at him. "Now that you mention it, it reminds me of something. It was a long time ago, when Chen Liangliang was still the mayor of Binzhou City. There was a rumor back then that he had an affair with his secretary and got her pregnant. The secretary's surname was Wang, and she was a female college graduate who had only been out of school for a few years. She was quite pretty. After the affair became public, the secretary quickly got married to a local businessman who ran a small business, and claimed that the child was her husband's. She was already showing when she got married, but the timing just happened to match up, so although some people gossiped about it, it never really happened." Once nothing substantial was discovered, the matter was dropped. Chen Liangliang was later transferred to Zijin City, and the incident was completely forgotten. The secretary resigned after giving birth, and her husband moved away with her, apparently to the south, but his exact destination was unclear. If this is true, the secretary might still have some evidence. Chat logs from back then, photos, hospital prenatal checkup records, or internal disciplinary action from her company when she resigned. If it could prove the child in her womb was Chen Liangliang's, that alone would be enough to get Chen Liangliang fired.

"This clue is very important. Chen Hao's case involves financial issues, while this secretary's case involves misconduct. If we can uncover something from both leads, Chen Liangliang will be caught in a pincer movement. What's the secretary's name? Is there any indication of her whereabouts?"

"I'm not entirely sure of her name, I only remember her surname is Wang, and everyone called her Xiao Wang back then. As for her whereabouts, we'll have to check the personnel files of the Binzhou Municipal Government Office from back then. Shen Ping should have some connections to access these files, but it might take a few days. Besides, so many years have passed, if she's deliberately hiding her whereabouts, the investigation won't be too smooth. However, if Chen Liangliang has something to hide, he'll definitely be keeping an eye on whether this matter has been unearthed. Be careful when you investigate, don't alert her."

"I'll have Kui Zi handle it. He has some people who have experience in the Jiangnan region, and they're better at gathering information there than through official channels. Once we find out where that secretary is, things will be much easier. People like that usually don't go too far; they're most likely still in Jiangnan or a neighboring province, living under an assumed name in a different city. As long as we find her and ensure her safety, she should be willing to talk. I'll personally go and talk to her; getting her to talk shouldn't be difficult."

"Just be careful. In short, remember one thing: no matter what you find out, tell me first, don't act rashly on your own. Chen Liangliang is not Zuo Ning; the power behind him is much greater than you imagine. Things at the provincial level are much more complicated than at the city level. You can do whatever you want at Hohai University, but at the provincial level, many things can't be solved just by having strong fists."

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