Mayor Su is picking a secretary?

The new mayor?

But what does Mayor Su picking a secretary have to do with Wang Dahai?

How could Wang Dahai possibly recommend himself to Mayor Su?

He's just an ordinary person.

Seeing the puzzled look in her eyes, Wang Dahai said, "I am now Mayor Su's driver."

"What?"

Zhou Qian was shocked, looking at him incredulously.

"Don't believe it?"

Wang Dahai smiled.

Although Zhou Qian didn't speak, her eyes clearly showed disbelief.

"You're Mayor Su's driver, what does that have to do with me?"

"I told you, I recommended you to Mayor Su."

"You think I would believe that?"

If before Zhou Qian was only suspicious, now she was not just suspicious — she outright disbelieved, thinking he was lying and deceiving her.

Wang Dahai said, "Why would I need to lie to you?"

"You don't think I'm trying to trick you into bed, do you?"

"I've already had a taste of your body."

"And you climbed into bed yourself, you took off your own clothes."

"What about you is worth lying to?"

"You…"

Zhou Qian was angry but couldn't refute.

Because what Wang Dahai was saying was all true.

She indeed had nothing worth Wang Dahai's deceit.

Wang Dahai said, "Mayor Su is transferred from another place, she needs some clean people."

"I got to be Mayor Su's driver by recommending myself, approaching her proactively."

"As for you, I've already recommended you to Mayor Su, but whether you can get the position is still uncertain."

"So, don't get your hopes too high."

"Just say, there's such an opportunity."

Zhou Qian scoffed, "Then why are you telling me all this?"

Wang Dahai said, "Telling you so you can prepare in advance."

"In case Mayor Su chooses you, you won't be caught off guard."

Wang Dahai stood up: "The decision on the secretary candidates will come in a couple of days, you'll soon find out if you've been selected."

"If you get picked, remember to contact me, I will tell you which tasks you should handle. Don't start at the city government and offend people you shouldn't."

Having said that, Wang Dahai turned and left.

Zhou Qian sat at the desk, his words still echoing in her ears.

In her heart, she already believed what Wang Dahai said.

She felt a complex mix of emotions.

If she really got the secretary job, wouldn't it be with Wang Dahai's help?

Although the mayor's secretary is still a minor clerk, with the backing of the mayor, the status of the secretary is completely different.

The role of a secretary is unique in itself.

If done well, even just being a minor clerk, she could make even the head of a bureau humble himself.

Even the Deputy Mayor would need to approach with a smile.

It can be said, her becoming a secretary would be no different from sky-rocketing to great heights.

She felt very complicated.

After all, it was Wang Dahai who recommended her.

This kind of favor was significant.

She didn't even know how to repay it.

During dinner, she was somewhat distracted.

Jiang Rou noticed and was curious about what Wang Dahai had talked to her.

After dinner, Zhou Qian suddenly said, "Come out with me."

She walked outside.

Wang Dahai wiped his mouth and followed her.

Jiang Rou quickly pulled him back, "Where are you going?"

"Didn't you hear what she said? She has something to discuss with me."

"What did you talk about with her?"

"Work-related matters."

"Work?"

Jiang Rou became even more puzzled, "She passed the civil servant exam, what work-related matters could she have to discuss with you?"

Wang Dahai smiled and said, "She can take the civil servant exam, doesn't mean I can't, right?"

"Ah?" Jiang Rou was startled and asked, "Did you also take the exam?"

Wang Dahai shook his head: "I didn't take the exam, but I am a contract worker now."

"Contract worker?"

Jiang Rou was startled again, and her eyes soon filled with deep disappointment.

She let go of Wang Dahai's hand, and naturally, Wang Dahai noticed the change in her mood.

"Now I earn over two thousand a month, but the benefits are quite good, making up to forty or fifty thousand a year."

"Oh."

Jiang Rou lowered her head and forced a smile.

Wang Dahai sighed inwardly, knowing what she was thinking.

She must be thinking that he isn't serious about his career, lacking ambition.

Even his previous job earned him over twenty thousand a month.

But now, as a contract worker, it's only forty or fifty thousand a year.

How can that amount of money buy a house?

How can it provide for a family?

What about getting married?

Wang Dahai didn't explain anything and just left.

Jiang Rou watched the closing door, feeling utterly disappointed inside.

She had always hoped that Wang Dahai would be more ambitious, even starting his own business.

Then, she could convince her mother that there was still a chance for them to be together.

But Wang Dahai chose to become a contract worker instead.

That money isn't even enough to cover living expenses.

Suddenly, she felt that perhaps, it was time to let go.

...

In the elevator.

Zhou Qian suddenly said, "Jiang Rou seems very disappointed with you."

Wang Dahai responded, "Probably thinks my salary is too low, I guess."

Zhou Qian laughed lightly, "Then her perspective is quite short-sighted."

Others might not know, but she knew.

Wang Dahai took the initiative to recommend himself and drive for Mayor Su; this capability shouldn't be valued at just a few thousand a month.

Plus, his goal isn't merely this few thousand a month in dead salary.

If Zhou Qian wasn't mistaken, Wang Dahai definitely had money.

And quite a substantial amount, at that.

Only those who are well off chase after power.

Sadly, Jiang Rou doesn't understand any of this.

Zhou Qian asked, "Aren't you going to explain to her?"

"There's nothing to explain."

Walking out of the elevator, Wang Dahai felt a bit down.

If Jiang Rou was willing to trust him, she wouldn't have these thoughts.

In simple terms, it was a lack of trust.

She was full of distrust for all his choices, thinking they were mistakes.

Without considering the reasons behind his decisions.

After walking a distance, Wang Dahai suddenly asked, "Why did you ask me out?"

Zhou Qian didn't speak, just continued walking.

Exiting the residential area, they arrived at a hotel where she suddenly went inside.

She took out her ID card and rented a room with a double bed.

Wang Dahai seemed to guess what she was about to do.

He followed her into the elevator.

Then, they arrived at the door of the room.

Zhou Qian swiped her card to enter the room.

As soon as Wang Dahai came in, she turned around to face him, then tilted her chin up and closed her eyes: "Come on."

Wang Dahai frowned: "What do you mean?"

Zhou Qian opened her eyes: "Didn't you recommend me because you want me?"

"Crazy!"

"Humph!" Zhou Qian said, "What are you pretending to be a gentleman for?"

"Are you saying your recommendation had no such motives?"

Wang Dahai was silent for a few seconds, then said: "Yes."

"But I didn't recommend you just to get your body."

"You can say I have thoughts about you, but I haven't stooped so low as to use that for an exchange."

Zhou Qian stared at him for a few seconds, then let out an "Oh" and said: "Are you done speaking?"

She suddenly stepped forward, hugged him, and said: "I just want you to sleep with me now, is that okay?"

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