Chapter 85

Hearing Wang Hu's response, Wu Potian once again realized how immense the desire for power can be for a person, and Wang Hu was no exception. Seeing Wang Hu's pleading face, Wu Potian began to waver.

"Wang Hu! Let me be honest with you! If it were before Xiaqing and I had confirmed our relationship, and you asked me for this favor, I would have agreed without hesitation. But now it's different. We have already confirmed our relationship, and I don't want our feelings to be tainted by other things. I also don't want to be looked down upon by her mother. So your request really puts me in a difficult position."

Wang Hu's originally burning gaze dimmed at Wu Potian's response. He knew that this matter was very difficult for Wu Potian, but the position of deputy director was too important to him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have rushed over as soon as he heard the news. At this moment, he said to Wu Potian with a glimmer of hope, "Potian! This opportunity is too important for me. I don't need Xiaqing to make any calls for me. I just need you and Xiaqing to have a meal with me."

"Have a meal!" Wu Potian froze at Wang Hu's request, and his expression of difficulty was immediately replaced by surprise.

Seeing Wu Potian's surprised face, Wang Hu quickly nodded and answered anxiously, "Just a meal, Potian! I won't hide anything from you. After I uploaded the video, I realized that if this matter were traced back to me, the leadership would definitely deal with me. To protect myself, I revealed Xiaqing's identity to my old leader. My old leader, to protect me, told this to Deputy Director Wang of the Municipal Bureau. Who knew that Deputy Director Wang, in order to replace Director Xiao, told this to Secretary Li of the Municipal Committee."

"You don't know that Secretary Li has only been working in our Jiaoning City for a short time. Because the officials in Jiaoning are exclusive, Secretary Li has not been able to control the situation. After learning about Xiaqing's identity, Secretary Li used it to silence the leaders of the Municipal Committee and control the police bureau. Deputy Director Wang smoothly became the head of the Jiaoning Municipal Bureau. Director Wang called and said he would come to our bureau for a survey in the afternoon and also invited you and Xiaqing for a meal. I know my face isn't enough to influence Xiaqing, so I can only ask for your help."

Wu Potian didn't expect Xiaqing's identity to cause so many issues. Looking at Wang Hu's pleading face, he scolded, "You, Wang Hu, kept Xiaqing's identity a secret from me but spread it around outside. I think you should consider how to explain this to Xiaqing, not how to use her identity to curry favor with leaders. As you said, she is a princess, and when a princess is angry, the dead will lie everywhere!"

Wang Hu, hearing Wu Potian's words, knew that Wu Potian wasn't really angry with him. He immediately put on a pitiful look and said, "Potian! At the time, I was worried about being punished, so I revealed your wife's identity. I know I was wrong. Besides, your wife listens to you very much. As long as you are willing to speak, everything will be fine. You can't just watch your brother fall, can you?"

Seeing Wang Hu's submissive attitude, Wu Potian wished he could kick him. If it were anyone else, he would have ignored it, but Wang Hu was different. Despite the difficulty of the matter, he couldn't watch Wang Hu fall. He said sternly, "You deserve to fall! Think about whether you will dare to gossip in the future. I ask you, how did you know about Xiaqing's identity? How did you know she was going to be the deputy secretary of Chengguan Town? Is everything you said true? Who told you this information?"

Wang Hu, hearing Wu Potian's questions, immediately showed a delighted smile on his previously miserable face. He answered Wu Potian with a smile, "I only found out about Xiaqing's identity by chance. That day, Secretary Lin of the Provincial Committee came to our city for a survey, and I was assigned to security. I accidentally overheard Secretary Li and Xiaqing's conversation and learned that they were father and daughter. As for Xiaqing's transfer to Chengguan Town, the city's announcement has already been made. As long as the announcement period is over, Xiaqing will officially take office."

Wang Hu's introduction of Li Xidong gave Wu Potian an idea. Considering that the head of Jiaoning City couldn't control the situation, and Xiaqing, as a woman, would not have much influence in Chengguan Town without revealing her identity, she would need someone to support her, and Wang Hu was the best choice.

After careful consideration, Wu Potian said seriously to Wang Hu, "Wang Hu! I can't guarantee this for you yet. I need to talk to Xiaqing first before I can give you a response. Whether it will work or not depends on Xiaqing's decision."

Wang Hu, hearing Wu Potian's response, was overjoyed and said excitedly, "Potian! I know your wife listens to you the most. As long as you talk to her, she will definitely agree."

Seeing Wang Hu's ecstatic face and thinking about the series of events, Wu Potian felt that Wang Hu had changed a lot, no longer as honest as before, and had become more interested in the struggle for power. Wang Hu was his only close friend, and he didn't want to see him go astray due to his obsession with power. He said sternly to Wang Hu, "Wang Hu! I feel you have changed a lot since I came back. You are almost unrecognizable compared to the past. Of course, as society progresses, it is natural for people to change due to environmental changes."

"An ambitious soldier is not a good soldier. Your desire for advancement is understandable, but I hope that no matter what position you are in, you can maintain a calm mind. Only then will you not lose your ability to discern and make big mistakes. I am helping you because we are brothers, but I don't want my help to harm you."

Wang Hu, seeing Wu Potian's serious face, knew what Wu Potian was worried about. He gradually put away his smile and said seriously, "Potian! I understand your concerns. Power is a double-edged sword. Used well, it benefits the people; used poorly, it harms both oneself and others. My enthusiasm for power is not to gain anything for myself but to do something substantial through my power. So don't worry, the situation you fear will not happen."

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