Qu Xiangru came out wrapped in a bath towel, a simple white cloth, yet she wore it with an aura that could captivate a nation.

She walked to the bed by the window, lifted the quilt, and lay down.

Song Guanchao touched his nose and also entered the bathroom.

When he came out, Qu Xiangru was already asleep.

At least, she appeared to be asleep; whether she was truly asleep or pretending to be, he couldn't tell.

He turned off the light, lay on the bed, and occasionally turned his head to glance over.

"Governor Qu, are you asleep?"

He suddenly asked.

Qu Xiangru originally didn't want to respond, but she was afraid he'd think she was asleep and come over to make a move, so she gave a hum through her nose.

Song Guanchao said, "How do you plan to talk to Governor Lin tomorrow?"

"Talk?" Qu Xiangru retorted, "When did I say I was going to talk to him?"

"Then how do you plan to resolve it?"

"Naturally, by grabbing his weaknesses and attacking them."

"Does Governor Qu know Governor Lin's weaknesses?" Song Guanchao asked curiously, "And what are his weaknesses?"

"You'll find out tomorrow."

She turned over and continued to sleep.

Song Guanchao tossed and turned all night, not getting a good sleep.

Qu Xiangru also didn't sleep well, worried both that Song Guanchao might come over and that he might not.

In the end, Song Guanchao did not go over.

God knows how much he suffered holding back all night.

...

Lin Daoquan received a phone call in the morning and immediately rushed over.

Just as he left the provincial government building, his phone rang again, and it was Qu Xiangru calling.

Lin Daoquan was very interested in this Executive Deputy Governor and had secretly expressed goodwill, only to be ruthlessly rejected.

Despite this, Lin Daoquan always kept her in mind.

"Governor Qu."

"Governor Lin, do you have some time?"

Lin Daoquan couldn't tell if it was his imagination, but he felt Qu Xiangru's voice was softer than usual.

"What does Governor Qu need?"

"I'd like to invite you to a meal," Qu Xiangru said with a slightly unnatural tone, "I have some personal matters I'd like to discuss with Governor Lin."

Personal matters?

Lin Daoquan's eyes lit up, unable to help but think in a flirtatious direction.

It was really because Qu Xiangru's words were very suggestive.

"Today might not work..."

"Why, is it inconvenient somewhere?"

"No, no, it's mainly that I have to go on a long trip."

"A long trip?" Qu Xiangru seemed more excited, "Is it convenient for me to go with you?"

Lin Daoquan's heart skipped a beat.

He realized it seemed like he wasn't overthinking.

Qu Xiangru did seem to be hinting at something!

Lin Daoquan couldn't hide his excitement, "It's convenient, just a bit far."

"Where to?"

"Tongzhou City."

"Not that far. Has Governor Lin already left?"

"About to leave..."

"Then you go ahead, once I'm done here, I'll come to Tongzhou to find you."

"Alright, then I'll wait for your call."

Lin Daoquan hung up the phone, his heart soaring with happiness.

He felt his luck suddenly improved.

Just the day before yesterday, Mayor He of Tongzhou City suddenly contacted him to report an enormous piece of good news.

If this matter proceeded smoothly, the 'Deputy' in Deputy Governor could smoothly be removed!

And now, Qu Xiangru also called.

Even though she didn't say anything explicitly, the tone was clearly hinting at something happening between them.

Brimming with confidence, Lin Daoquan sat in the car, as if already envisioning the delightful events of the coming night.

"Drive!"

As the car passed by a convenience store, Lin Daoquan suddenly said, "Stop."

He entered the convenience store, initially wanting to buy a box of condoms.

But after a thought, he decided not to.

Taking out something like that at the critical moment might make Qu Xiangru think he came prepared.

Better not buy!

Besides, he didn't want to wear one!

He casually grabbed a bottle of water and got back into the car.

By the time he reached Tongzhou, it was already past two in the afternoon.

He called Qu Xiangru, "Governor Qu, I'm in Tongzhou now."

"I might be a bit late."

"No worries, call me when you arrive."

"Hmm hmm."

Listening to Qu Xiangru's voice, gentle as water, Lin Daoquan felt his entire body turn to jelly.

He couldn't even imagine how melodious her voice would be under him!

He composed himself and called He Lingshi.

Arriving at the City Government, He Lingshi received him in his office.

He Lingshi didn't discuss the matters of the Lingjiang companies, nor did Lin Daoquan have any interest in listening.

He was there merely to kill time.

At 5:30 PM, Qu Xiangru's call finally came.

"I've arrived."

"Where are you? I'll come pick you up."

"No need, I'm a bit tired."

"Haven't booked a room yet? Want me to book one for you?"

"If it's not too much trouble for Governor Lin."

"It's no trouble at all, just give me a moment."

After booking a room, he called back and gave her the hotel's address.

He hung up and stood, saying, "Xiao He, have your driver take me to the hotel."

"Alright."

He Lingshi had been eavesdropping on the phone conversation and roughly guessed what Lin Daoquan was up to.

Clearly, he had found himself a lady friend and was now rushing to the hotel to burst into flames of passion.

...

Qu Xiangru put down her phone and had Song Guanchao drive her to the hotel.

Having listened to her entire conversation with Lin Daoquan, Song Guanchao already guessed what Qu Xiangru intended to do.

He wore an unpleasant expression, "So, Governor Qu plans to seduce him?"

"Yes."

"Isn't there another way?"

"What do you think?"

Song Guanchao said nothing.

The time frame was too short, and even if there were other methods, success would be challenging.

And Qu Xiangru's bodily bait offered a high success rate.

Most importantly, Lin Daoquan was completely unsuspecting of her.

On the drive to the hotel, Qu Xiangru calmly said, "Lin Daoquan's weakness is women."

"He enjoys playing with women, all kinds of women."

"He has shown interest in me before, secretly pursued me."

"Actually, his appearance isn't bad. Although he's older, he keeps in good shape, so even if I sleep with him, it's not a loss for me."

"Screech!"

Song Guanchao suddenly braked hard, frowning, "Sleeping with him?"

Qu Xiangru's tone was calm, "Is there a problem?"

Song Guanchao said, "Aren't you just acting?"

"Acting? Acting what?"

Qu Xiangru said, "If I don't sleep with him, how would I get evidence of him assaulting me? How could I negotiate with him?"

Seeing Song Guanchao's grim expression, Qu Xiangru chuckled lightly, "You wouldn't have thought I'd just lure him into the room, scream a couple of times, and then accuse him of assaulting me, did you?"

Song Guanchao's expression turned fierce, staring at her for a few seconds before finally releasing the brake and heading for the hotel.

Upon arriving at the hotel, they took the room key and went inside.

Song Guanchao left a room key in his pocket and said to her, "I will arrange for the police; just act when the time comes."

"I'm giving you ten minutes."

"After ten minutes, I'll come in."

Qu Xiangru calmly said, "He's pretty old, ten minutes should be enough."

Song Guanchao's temples throbbed violently as he suddenly grabbed her wrist, pinning her against the wall, "Remember, your body is mine, only I can touch it! If you dare let him touch, I'll chop him up!"

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