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Lin Chuan was still in a cold war with Tang Yumeng. However, that afternoon, Xiao Xue personally approached Lin Chuan.

"Lin Chuan, Secretary Tang is going to Frontier Chemical Plant for an inspection tomorrow, remember to come early to drive." Xiao Xue gave Lin Chuan a glare, seemingly very disgruntled with him. Because of this guy, Secretary Tang's mood hadn't been great these past few days.

"Sure thing." Lin Chuan nodded hurriedly.

"Don't be late, or you'll regret it." Xiao Xue huffed coldly.

"Yes, yes, yes!" Lin Chuan nodded again in a hurry.

"Hmph!" Xiao Xue snorted softly before leaving, lifting her head and walking away.

Watching Xiao Xue's retreating figure, Lin Chuan looked troubled. It seemed that he would have to face what was inevitable.

The next day, Lin Chuan was up early.

He put on the clothes bought by Tang Yumeng, a black suit matched with a white shirt inside. He donned a pair of silky white gloves and a pair of black sunglasses perched on his nose—a complete driver's attire.

"Hey, how come you've suddenly changed so much?" Luo Guoqing chuckled and asked.

"Secretary Tang has an inspection at Frontier today." Lin Chuan replied, "I'm both driver and bodyguard after all; have to look the part, right? Can't embarrass Secretary Tang, can we?"

"Haha, makes sense." Luo Guoqing nodded quickly.

While Lin Chuan and Luo Guoqing were engaging in lively chat, suddenly, Xiao Xue's shrill voice thundered at the door: "Lin Chuan, you bastard, what are you doing? Secretary Tang is already downstairs, why are you still up here chatting?"

"Coming!" Lin Chuan responded immediately.

Xiao Xue seemed like she wanted nothing more than to devour Lin Chuan alive.

Lin Chuan broke into a run, sprinting down the stairs at full speed.

After going downstairs, Tang Yumeng was already there, wearing a black blazer, looking trim and proper with symmetrical legs and a pert behind, her figure arching from the front and back. Underneath was also a white shirt, the top two buttons undone — because the shirt was too tight around the chest and Tang Yumeng's bust was rather ample. The buttons simply couldn't be fastened.

From the side of the white shirt, Lin Chuan saw the light pink bra clearly. In that moment, Lin Chuan felt his blood surge with passion. He quickly averted his gaze from that alluring sight and silently recited the Heart Clarity Spell three times in his heart, suppressing the improper thoughts.

A light breeze blew, Tang Yumeng's long hair flowed elegantly, her beautiful visage particularly striking, especially the faint sadness and grievance on her face, which tugged heartstrings. Lin Chuan even felt an urge to hold her in his arms.

"Sis." Lin Chuan's inner resolve and stubbornness became soft in an instant, he couldn't help but walk over and asked softly, "Are you okay?"

Tang Yumeng's own resolve melted in that instant, and tears began to well up in her eyes: "I thought you didn't want me anymore."

That one sentence seemed to torment Lin Chuan's heart intensely.

At that moment, Lin Chuan wished he could slap himself twice in the face. He was angry with himself for being weak-willed, for picking a fight with the woman he loved. It was a sign of immaturity, and even more so, a lack of magnanimity.

"I'm sorry." Lin Chuan said with his head down, "How could I not want you, I've been thinking of you day and night, you're always on my mind."

"Then why didn't you come to find me?" Tang Yumeng asked softly, her tone gentle and warm.

Lin Chuan quickly replied, "It's because I was too petty, too ungenerous."

"Don't say that." Tang Yumeng shook her head.

"Heh heh…" Lin Chuan chuckled, "Sis, we are actually wearing matching outfits today."

Tang Yumeng was taken aback, and after taking a good look, she couldn't help but burst into laughter. True enough, Lin Chuan was in a crisp black suit with a white shirt inside that indeed resembled her attire, giving off quite the vibe of a matching couple's outfit.

At this moment, quite a few people were spectating from not far away. The loving glances exchanged between the two only fueled further suspicion. The City Committee had been questioning the intricate relationship between Tang Yumeng and Lin Chuan, and now with them flirting at the entrance of the City Committee, suspicions only intensified.

"Secretary Tang, we... we should set off," Xiao Xue hurriedly reminded beside her.

"Mhm, let's go," Tang Yumeng nodded.

The assistant hurriedly opened the car door, and Tang Yumeng ducked into the Audi. Xiao Xue got into the passenger seat, while the assistant followed Tang Yumeng into the back of the car. With four people in the car, Lin Chuan at the wheel, the car slowly started up.

After the car left.

Several people at the entrance of the City Committee started discussing.

"Do you think there really are complicated ties between Lin Chuan and Secretary Tang?"

"Definitely."

A lively discussion among the group ensued.

At this moment, a man with a broad face came over, laughing, "You guys are unaware, aren't you?"

"What do you know?" Several people looked at the broad-faced man with curiosity.

At that moment, the broad-faced man said with a smile, "Everybody in our secretarial department knows. Tang Yumeng and Lin Chuan are actually in a romantic relationship. It's just an underground one, to avoid being exposed."

Whoa...

The group was instantly abuzz with shock.

"That's impossible; Tang Yumeng is the secretary of the city, and Lin Chuan is just a mere driver." A man in a suit hurriedly shook his head, saying, "I absolutely don't believe Tang Yumeng would fall for Lin Chuan."

"I don't believe it either." The crowd nodded in agreement.

At this moment, the broad-faced man said with a laugh, "I knew you wouldn't believe it. Although Tang Yumeng is the city secretary, she is also a woman. The last time Secretary Tang went on an inspection tour in Zhenjiang, Lin Chuan risked his life to save hers. Women, you know, are emotional creatures. A man sacrificed his life to save her once; how could she not be moved? From one thing to another, it's perfectly normal for feelings to develop between them, right?"

Hearing the broad-faced man narrate so vividly, they immediately started to believe a bit.

"But how could a city secretary possibly fall for a driver?" People still found it hard to believe.

"No, I remember Secretary Tang had mentioned before that her boyfriend is Bai Yifan," someone suddenly exclaimed.

"Right, right, right, I've even seen him," the crowd began to argue.

"Heh, you actually believe that?" The broad-faced man laughed disdainfully, "Deserve to be duped. Bai Yifan is nothing but a decoy put out by Tang Yumeng."

Under the persuasion of the broad-faced man, people seemed to gradually accept this narrative.

Soon, the gossip spread throughout the City Committee.

Meanwhile, the two subjects of the gossip had gone to inspect the Qianwei Chemical Factory.

After experiencing a fire last year, the Qianwei Chemical Factory had been under renovation and repairing for over half a year and was finally completed. The main purpose of Tang Yumeng's visit was for inspection, to ensure workers did not forget last year's fire incident.

The location of Qianwei Chemical Factory is in the suburbs, situated at the border between the urban area and Zhenjiang County. Therefore, not only was Tang Yumeng part of the inspection, but so was Liu Dagu. Due to its geographical position lying on the boundary between the City Committee and Zhenjiang, it was only proper for Liu Dagu to be present to inspect and oversee the work.

After a drive of over forty minutes, the car finally arrived at the Qianwei Chemical Factory.

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