Outside the airport, Zhou Kai and Lu Dapao anxiously waited. Upon hearing that Lin Chuan was returning, they immediately drove to the airport to pick him up. After waiting for half an hour and seeing no sign of him, the two began to get anxious.

Suddenly, Zhou Kai shouted: "Brother Chuan!!"

Lu Dapao was startled and rushed towards the passage, hoping to give Lin Chuan a bear hug, but the airport security at the entrance blocked Lu Dapao and said, "Sorry, you can't go in here. Please wait quietly outside."

Lu Dapao was stunned and cursed: "Damn, just a lousy security guard? What's so arrogant?"

The security guard still maintained a polite smile on his face, and compared to Lu Dapao's cursing and rudeness, the difference in their demeanor was immediately apparent. However, after cursing, Lu Dapao felt embarrassed and quickly took out a cigarette, offering it with a grin, saying, "Sorry, sorry, I was a bit impulsive just now, here, have a smoke."

"You cannot smoke here, and I don't smoke either, thank you," the security politely declined.

After leaving the airport, at the entrance stood Lin Chuan's license plate-less jeep, square and upright, looking like an antique exhibition car at the airport entrance. Passing traffic police were puzzled, initially planning to issue a ticket, but considering the car might not be driven away and might just be part of an airport display, they just passed by.

The group quickly got into the car, Lin Chuan and Zhou Rui sitting in the back, Zhou Kai driving, and Lu Dapao sprawling in the passenger seat, taking off his shoes, propping his legs on the dashboard, and leisurely playing music.

As the car started, the traffic police who had just passed by became anxious.

"Someone actually drove it?" The traffic police were stunned and hurriedly chased after them.

Squeak...

The car immediately started, but the persistent police chased while shouting, "Stop, stop right now!"

Zhou Kai saw the police very close in the rearview mirror and quickly leaned out to shout, "Comrade police officer, the car is full, there's no room left, if you need to hitch a ride, wait for the next one."

Having said that, Zhou Kai stepped on the gas pedal, and a thick black smoke sprayed from the exhaust pipe.

"Haha, you are ruthless, dude." Lu Dapao laughed heartily.

"What? Should I have stopped the car for that silly big hat to give me a fine?" Zhou Kai said disdainfully.

They returned to Jiangbei City.

The renovations at Haiqing Pool were completed, and Feng Taibao honestly paid the refurbishing costs. The refurbishment alone delayed business for two or three days. After reopening, less than half of the girls came back. The other half were too scared to return. In just a few short months, two major incidents had occurred. One was when people from the Northeast Tigers came in to vandalize, and this time it was Feng Taibao ordering arson. Fortunately, neither incident caused casualties among the girls, otherwise, Haiqing Pool would probably have to shut down.

Lin Chuan dropped Zhou Rui off at home.

Zhou Rui's home was in a building of Changlin Factory; back in the day, Zhou Rui's family had some prominence to be allocated such an apartment, either having connections or being quite popular and supported. However, the building is now shabby and soon to be demolished.

"Why don't you come in for a bit?" Zhou Rui blushed.

"No thanks," Lin Chuan shook his head, saying, "I've been away for several days, I have a lot to deal with, I need to go to the City Committee first, then sort out the matter of the delayed vacation."

"Just for a little while, please?" Zhou Rui almost pleaded.

Lin Chuan hesitated for a moment, but eventually still shook his head.

Zhou Rui felt helpless, she suddenly plunged into Lin Chuan's arms, then kissed him on the lips, quickly dashed into the house, and shut the door. All this happened in the blink of an eye, leaving Lin Chuan both surprised and baffled. This girl, she really is getting flustered with spring emotions.

If it were any other man, they might have been overjoyed by now. But Lin Chuan just had a wry smile. Whether its Tang Yumeng, Silver Fox, Song Xiaojia, or even Qingzi... one woman after another, but there's only one Lin Chuan. Including the one under his belt. He can't handle so many women.

Lin Chuan sighed, then went downstairs.

It was the first time Zhou Rui had taken the initiative to kiss a man, the most thrilling thing she had done in her life. So much so that even after she rushed back home and closed the door, she still felt incredibly excited and thrilled. She leaned against the door, with her eyes closed, her hands on her chest, afraid her heart might just jump out.

Thump, thump...

The house was empty, very quiet, so quiet that she could clearly hear the beating of her own heart. She was so nervous that she could hardly speak, but after a long time, she finally calmed down. She crouched down and leaned over, peeping outside through the door crack. After not spotting anything, she hurriedly opened the room's door, and the outside was empty. Lin Chuan was nowhere to be seen.

"That bastard." Zhou Rui ground her teeth, cursing. This guy is really timid despite lustful thoughts, she initiated so boldly, yet he remained indifferent. Zhou Rui, hands on her hips, gasped for breath. But then it occurred to her that since she seduced him and he didn't fall for it, it shows he's a man who can resist temptations. It also means he wouldn't mess around outside. Furthermore, it proved that she hadn't misjudged him.

Thinking this way, Zhou Rui's anger evaporated, a smile appeared on her face, and she even hummed a tune walking back home to clean.

......

Lin Chuan drove to the City Committee.

In the lounge, everyone saw Lin Chuan's arrival, and none seemed surprised or shocked. Lin Chuan was puzzled, he had disappeared for four days, and these guys had no reaction at all? He quickly leaned towards Luo Guoqing.

Luo Guoqing was holding a cigarette in his mouth and shuffling cards, looked at Lin Chuan, and said, "Yo, you're back, kiddo?"

"Yeah." Lin Chuan nodded and replied, "Everything good these past few days?"

"Nothing much really." Luo Guoqing laughed and said, "The day after you took leave, Secretary Tang went to the provincial city for a meeting and came back that same night. I was driving the car. But kid, you took four days off this time, where did you go?"

"Had some things to sort out." Lin Chuan replied with a smile.

"Don't keep taking time off for nothing." Luo Guoqing pulled Lin Chuan aside and said, "The way you're on and off work, you're like fishing for three days and drying the nets for two. You're making Secretary Tang lose face. After all, you're not unaware of the situation in Jiangbei City. There are conflicts between Secretary Tang and Song Ming, be careful not to give Song Ming a handle on you."

"Hehe, don't worry." Lin Chuan replied with a laugh.

Song Ming naturally wouldn't dare to latch onto Lin Chuan's weak points on such matters, unless it threatened his life or career. Song Ming would absolutely not dare to turn against Lin Chuan. Lin Chuan was very clear about this.

"Did Minister Chen say anything?" Lin Chuan asked with a smile.

"No." Minister Chen shook his head and said, "What's he to say anyway? What right does he have? Now that Secretary Tang and Vice-Secretary Song are showing signs of collaboration, he dares even less to trouble you."

"Hehe..." Lin Chuan took a proud puff of his cigarette.

Outside the door, Xiao Xue pinched her nose, not even daring to come close, she shouted, "Lin Chuan, come out here."

The lounge first was stunned, then everyone bursta into laughter. Lin Chuan hurriedly ran out, grinning and said, "Xiao Xue, what's up? Feeling lonely and in need of a man to satisfy you?"

"Get lost!" Xiao Xue cursed loudly, "I don't need you, Secretary Tang is looking for you!"

"So that means... Secretary Tang is feeling lonely and wants a man to satisfy him?" Lin Chuan grinned broadly as he spoke.

"You..." Xiao Xue glared at Lin Chuan, scolding, "How can you be so shameless, so despicable? I just don't understand why Secretary Tang would... would..."

"Would what?" Lin Chuan squinted his eyes and asked, "Like a rascal like me?"

"You, you!" Xiao Xue gritted her teeth, stamped her foot, turned around, and walked away, cursing as she went, "I don't want to talk to a rascal like you. Don't talk to me."

Lin Chuan burst into laughter. Then he smilingly headed towards Tang Yumeng's office.

Tang Yumeng's office.

When Lin Chuan entered, Tang Yumeng was immersed in her work, with several bright red roses on the desk that were particularly glaring. Lin Chuan walked in and quickly said, "Yo, who sent these ugly red roses?"

Tang Yumeng saw Lin Chuan come in and was furious, "You trickster."

"Who?" Lin Chuan turned his head and looked around, saying, "There's no one else here, could it be... you're scolding me?"

"It's you!" Tang Yumeng glared at Lin Chuan.

"I... how have I tricked you?" Lin Chuan asked curiously.

"What do you think?" Tang Yumeng stared coldly at Lin Chuan, her beautiful eyes seemingly shooting flames.

Lin Chuan was startled, "Not at all."

"Hmph, you said you'd take two days off. What day is it today?" Tang Yumeng squinted her eyes, "Can't keep your word?"

"This..." Lin Chuan laughed awkwardly and said, "Yes, yes, yes, I'm a liar, I don't keep my word. I owe an apology to our Xiao Yu."

"Go away, who's yours?" Tang Yumeng snorted.

"Of course, it's you!" Lin Chuan grinned and said, "You're my girlfriend, by right, you should be considered 'ours'."

"I'm certainly not!" Tang Yumeng snorted lightly, "If you're looking for someone, go find someone else, not me, I'm not interested."

"Ah, it seems in these few days I was gone, someone took the chance to get in," Lin Chuan feigned anguish, "That was careless, seriously careless."

"Who took the chance?" Tang Yumeng pursed her lips and chuckled.

"Here, this is the evidence." Lin Chuan pointed at the few red roses on the table.

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