The Secret to Picking Up Girls

Ye Jianxiong, Director of the Development Planning Division of the National Development and Reform Commission, put down the phone, his heart filled with gloom. He had been incredibly unwilling since his last failure. Although he was nearly forty and had a son, his wife had died in a car accident a few years ago, and he had been single ever since. He wasn't particularly heartbroken by his wife's death. His marriage had been a political alliance, so there was no real affection between them. If he weren't in officialdom, simply divorcing his wife would have had too great an impact on him. That's why he reluctantly maintained the relationship. Otherwise, he would have divorced his wife long ago, as he faced her without any affection every day. After his wife died in the car accident, it felt like he had been unlocked, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, as the Deputy Director of the Development Planning Division of the National Development and Reform Commission, he held a high position and wielded significant power. Ordinary leaders from various provinces and cities addressed him as brothers. Ultimately, this was because Ye Jianxiong held the project approvals they needed for their political achievements. He held immense power in his hands. At his current position, he could have any woman he wanted. Over the years, he had possessed many women, one after another. Although he was fat and middle-aged, all kinds of beauties flocked to him. However, Ye Jianxiong looked down on them all, feeling that the air of worldliness about them was too heavy.

However, when he was invited to attend a concert at Tianze Art Institute as a guest, he was instantly captivated by Chen Liqiong, who was performing a dance on stage. It was a touch to his soul. From then on, he began a frantic pursuit of Chen Liqiong. At first, he also believed that although he was old and somewhat overweight, he had advantages that others could not match. As the Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission, he might not be anything in the capital, but outside, he was definitely a local overlord, holding a high position and wielding great power, with absolutely limitless prospects. He believed that with this advantage, he could definitely impress any girl.

However, he still failed, being rejected by her time and time again. But he was not discouraged. He believed that Chen Liqiong had not yet discovered his good qualities, until a young man appeared by Chen Liqiong's side.

"Hmph, what's so good about such an unknown young man? Why do you repeatedly reject me for him?" Ye Jianxiong felt a bit of anger in his heart.

However, the last time he arranged for the police to deal with him, he didn't expect that he would be released in the end. This made him a little wary. After all, there were many powerful and influential figures in the capital. As the saying goes, 'You don't know how little money you have until you go to Guangdong, and you don't know how small your official position is until you go to Beijing.' Although his position as a Director was indeed considered someone in the eyes of outsiders, in Beijing, this level of cadre was really nothing, even though he held considerable power.

Just as Ye Jianxiong was considering how to deal with his rival in love, the phone in his office rang.

Ye Jianxiong glanced at the number and saw that it was a call from the Director of the National Development and Reform Commission. The Director rarely called him directly. Ye Jianxiong didn't dare to be negligent and quickly answered the phone, standing up involuntarily. He respectfully said, "Director, hello, what are your instructions?"

"Come to my office," the voice said with a hint of authority, as if brooking no refusal. However, he couldn't discern anything from the tone.

Being summoned by his boss, Ye Jianxiong naturally didn't dare to disobey. He was just a little curious as to why the Director was looking for him. Usually, the Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission would discuss official business with him. As a Deputy Director himself, he wasn't qualified to enter the Director's sights. Even so, Ye Jianxiong didn't dare to be negligent and hurried to the Director's office. All the way, he was drumming in his heart, wondering what the Director wanted to see him about.

The more Ye Jianxiong thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. Even his right eyelid twitched violently. Could something be wrong? Thinking this, Ye Jianxiong became more and more uneasy. However, he consoled himself, thinking he was just scaring himself. What could happen to him?

Ye Jianxiong entered Gu Huitian's, the Director of the National Development and Reform Commission, office. At this time, there were four people with extremely serious expressions sitting in Gu Huitian's office. Ye Jianxiong looked at the big shot in front of him with a very respectful expression and asked, "Director, I'm here."

Gu Huitian raised his head, nodded to Ye Jianxiong and said, "Well, these comrades have something to talk to you about. You talk to them!"

Ye Jianxiong was a little puzzled, looking at the four comrades with stern expressions. These people looked very unfamiliar. He didn't seem to recognize them. What could they want to see him about?

Just as Ye Jianxiong's expression was slightly dazed, one of the men in black suits stood up, showed him his work permit, and said, "Hello, I am the Director of the First Inspection Office of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. We need your assistance in investigating some matters."

When Ye Jianxiong heard that the man in front of him was from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, his face could no longer help but turn pale. What did it mean for someone from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection to come directly? He had never heard of anyone who could escape unscathed after entering the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. This time, Ye Jianxiong knew he was really finished.

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Of course, Tao Ruolan was fueling the flames in Ye Jianxiong's case this time. After Zhang Yuze mentioned Ye Jianxiong to her, Tao Ruolan took the matter to heart. Since he bullied her little lover, how could she tolerate this? If it was offending her personally, perhaps Tao Ruolan would be generous and not bother with you, but offending Zhang Yuze was unacceptable. Although the National Development and Reform Commission was an office of high-ranking officials, Tao Ruolan couldn't control it. However, as the Mayor of the capital, she naturally had her own connections. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection was a key department, and she certainly had acquaintances there. One phone call was enough. Although Tao Ruolan was only the Mayor now, her influence was still very great. Moving anyone was just a matter of a word.

Actually, Ye Jianxiong didn't die unjustly this time. He thought that no one knew about his private money-power transactions over the years. In fact, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection had long had a record of his affairs. It's just that this fish was too small, only a Deputy Director-level cadre. The people of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection were focused on high-ranking officials, and they wouldn't care about him, a small shrimp. They simply transferred the case file to the internal Discipline Inspection Office of the National Development and Reform Commission for self-processing. However, due to various reasons within the National Development and Reform Commission, everything was still suppressed, and no action was taken against Ye Jianxiong.

However, this time, because of Tao Ruolan's interference, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection finally wielded the butcher's knife against Ye Jianxiong. If Ye Jianxiong knew why he had failed this time, he wondered if he would regret it.

This time, the concert for Lin Wenxuan and Yi Ningxue was held in the Red Person Hall in the capital. The concert officially started at 7 p.m. However, this time, in the afternoon, fans began to spontaneously gather. Some were holding signs, cheering for their favorite idols. Most of these people didn't have tickets.

In order to maintain order, the police in the jurisdiction were mobilized to maintain order at the scene.

At 6 p.m., Zhang Yuze drove his Mercedes-Benz, carrying Lan Xiaotong, Ye Wenjuan, Cai Wenhui, Chen Liqiong, and others to the scene. Although there was still more than an hour before the concert started, the four girls insisted on coming to the scene early to feel the atmosphere. This made Zhang Yuze a little speechless. However, he had no choice but to bring the four girls early. If he hadn't come, he wouldn't have known. Once he arrived, he was really shocked. There were at least tens of thousands of people at the scene. A dark mass of people, looking like there were no fewer people than at the Beijing Olympics.

"Wow... so many people! I knew it would be so lively!" Lan Xiaotong said very excitedly.

"Yeah... yeah... more people, more fun," Ye Wenjuan echoed from the side.

Zhang Yuze rubbed his nose in frustration and said, "I said, grandmothers, with so many people, where do you think I should park?"

Zhang Yuze looked around, but didn't see where to park.

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Zhang Yuze's car was blocked by the crowd and couldn't move at all. It was evident how popular Lin Wenxuan and Yi Ningxue were.

This wasn't the first time Zhang Yuze had attended their concert. He only felt that although the two girls were already very popular back then, they were still far behind now. He didn't know if it was because the two girls were coming together this time. Not only were there fans at the scene, but also hundreds of entertainment reporters interviewing.

Fortunately, with the help of the police at the scene, Zhang Yuze's Mercedes-Benz finally found a parking spot.

Looking at the huge promotional posters at the scene, Zhang Yuze didn't know why, but he suddenly felt a little expectant. He had been away from them for twenty years. He wondered what it would be like to meet again!

Although he hadn't entered the hall yet, the fans at the scene were already very enthusiastic. Zhang Yuze could feel that the girls around him seemed to be very excited as well.

Entering the hall, Zhang Yuze and the four girls' seats were in the second row of Area A. This position was very good and could already be considered a super VIP seat. It was the kind that you definitely couldn't buy outside. The fact that they could attend this concert this time, apart from Chen Liqiong, the other girls were already extremely satisfied with Zhang Yuze. Lan Xiaotong even kissed Zhang Yuze to show her reward, making Zhang Yuze a little dumbfounded.