Chapter 60

"Mr. Zhou, Mr. Zhou, are you okay?"

Su Mu, suppressing the burning desire in his heart, hurriedly reached out to pat Zhou Ci, while Little Su quietly disappeared in this awkward situation.

"I... I... I'm drunk... I want to sleep..." Zhou Ci said with drowsy eyes.

"Really a headache!"

Su Mu thought to himself, supporting Zhou Ci and walking towards the bedroom. The smooth and tender touch made him start to fantasize. However, he knew very well that the woman in front of him was not someone anyone could touch easily. Unless he wanted to leave Qinglin City for good. The fact that such a situation had occurred today due to a series of coincidences was already bizarre enough; he absolutely couldn't afford to make another mistake.

"Ah..."

As for Zhou Ci, who hadn't been touched by anyone for a long time, she immediately went limp when supported by Su Mu, exhaling like a fragrant breeze, and her sexy lips continuously emitted drunken moans, which were quite provocative to hear.

"Mr. Zhou, I'm leaving. You rest well. Consider today's incident as an accident. If you still want to find me when you wake up, then we can be friends." Su Mu said, glancing at the sexy and alluring panties, and then quickly left the room without staying any longer.

Damn, if I stay any longer, I'll die of frustration!

Zhou Ci, using the last bit of her rationality, opened her drowsy eyes and looked at Su Mu's back, murmuring to herself, "Su Mu, do you really think I would easily trust a stranger? Do you really think I would let just anyone come here? Su Mu, I've known about you for a long time. Being able to be friends with a playboy like Li Letian, how could you be simple? You haven't disappointed me. Wait, wait until I'm sober, and I'll find you."

"Even if I have to risk everything, I will walk this tightrope!"

Zhou Ci whispered to herself, and as her eyes closed, all her thoughts were submerged. The words that instinctively escaped her lips were incredibly alluring.

Really big!

"Sir, can I take a few minutes of your time?"

Just as Su Mu was about to leave the suite, a gentle voice suddenly sounded in his ear. He turned around to see Zhong Yan standing there.

"Of course!" Su Mu smiled.

"Please follow me!" Zhong Yan smiled and walked ahead, her swaying hips outlining an enticing curve. She didn't lead Su Mu to a room but directly to the rooftop.

"Do you mind?" Su Mu asked, habitually taking out a cigarette and preparing to light it.

"No, please go ahead!" Zhong Yan said, standing in front of the railing.

Su Mu smoked one puff after another, leaning against the railing and looking down at the city lights below. As the top hotel in Qinglin City, the Yajian Hotel lived up to its reputation. Not to mention other things, just the view of the entire city from such a height was something few places could offer.

"Although I don't know who you are, since you were brought to the top suite by Ms. Zhou and drank so much with her, it shows that your relationship is not simple. Ms. Zhou has had a hard time over the years. On the surface, she seems to enjoy all the glory and wealth, but few know the pain in her heart. Do you know? Although Ms. Zhou is the chairman of Yajian and can spend a fortune, that money is life-threatening, constantly threatening her life." Zhong Yan said, surprising Su Mu.

To be honest, Su Mu knew very little about Zhou Ci, only having a general understanding. He certainly didn't know more than Zhong Yan. Initially, at Langya Garden, Su Mu had wanted to establish a connection with her to lay the groundwork for his future career.

However, it seemed that things were not as he had expected. If his relationship with Zhou Ci not only failed to help him but also put him in danger, Su Mu was truly speechless.

"Actually, you misunderstood. I and Ms. Zhou..."

"Misunderstood?"

A hint of disdain flashed across Zhong Yan's face, and she didn't give Su Mu a chance to continue. She continued on her own.

"Do you know? If Ms. Zhou leaves Yajian, she will be penniless. Everything she has now is given by her in-laws. As long as she maintains the identity of a Feng family daughter-in-law, she can enjoy the glory. If she leaves the Feng family, she will become a pauper. If you are just trying to get some money from Ms. Zhou, I advise you to leave now. You might not earn a single cent and could even be beaten by the Feng family. If your feelings for Ms. Zhou are genuine, you should ask yourself if you have the ability to make her happy. If you can't make Ms. Zhou happy, I advise you to leave now. Otherwise, you will not only offend the Feng family but also make Ms. Zhou hate you. Remember, being hated by a woman is not a good thing."

"You..."

After saying these words, as if she had finally vented all the frustration in her heart, Zhong Yan didn't want to hear any more from Su Mu and turned to leave. As she reached for the door handle, she didn't turn back but coldly said, "Take care of yourself!"

"I..."

Su Mu watched Zhong Yan's figure disappear at the stairwell, turned, shook his head, and took a few deep puffs of his cigarette. This was truly an unexpected disaster. He didn't get any benefits but ended up in a mess.

However, the words Zhong Yan said after the misunderstanding were likely true. If not for this misunderstanding, she probably wouldn't have said anything. After all, no one could imagine that the seemingly all-powerful Zhou Ci had such a tragic past.

Su Mu smoked, his lips curling, and his mind rapidly analyzing the clues.

Since becoming the mayor of Heishan Town, Su Mu had gradually become accustomed to calmly analyzing any situation, gradually perfecting his approach to governance.

"The Feng family, the former Party Secretary of Qinglin City, Feng Rucheng?"

A retired Party Secretary still had such influence; the Feng family was clearly not simple. It was unknown whether Zhou Conglan, the city's Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary, knew about Zhou Ci's situation.

"So what if he knows? I don't believe an old man can do much!"

While Su Mu was deep in thought, pondering the political interests behind Zhou Ci, in a private villa in Shengjing City, a man in a pajama, with a domineering and arrogant look, said disdainfully. As he spoke, he reached his right hand into the chest of a woman beside him, kneading it forcefully.

The woman, wearing a small strapless top and a mini skirt, had a seductive and alluring appearance. Despite the man's rough handling, she showed no sign of pain but instead looked extremely hungry.

"Mr. Bin, are you sure you want to do this? Remember, although Feng Rucheng has retired, the connections he made as Party Secretary are still there. If you really move against Zhou Ci, it might..."

The man sitting opposite on the sofa didn't make any exaggerated gestures, but a greedy look flashed in his eyes, which he quickly controlled.

"Shit, you're just not up to it. You lack the courage to act. You have the desire but not the guts. Look at you, you're a disgrace! Let me tell you, I'm determined to get that widow Zhou Ci. If you can help me, I'll protect you even if your father is gone. If you don't want to help..."

"No, Mr. Bin, your business is my business. I'll definitely get it done for you." the man quickly said.

If outsiders saw the current state of the man, they would be shocked. Who didn't know him? He was the son of Qinglin City's mayor, Hu Weiguo, a top playboy in Qinglin City. And now, he was being submissive? Who was this Mr. Bin that could make him do this?

"That's right. We're all brothers, and brothers should support each other. Don't worry, I'll make sure you're taken care of even if your father is gone. Xiao Meng, go, call another sister over. We'll take good care of our young master Hu tonight!" Mr. Bin laughed.

"Hehe, thank you, Mr. Bin." the man smiled.

"Wait here, they'll be here soon. As usual, the downstairs room is yours. Xiao Meng, let's go upstairs!" Mr. Bin, thinking of Zhou Ci's mature and attractive body, felt his lower body heat up. Without hesitation, he pulled the woman and headed upstairs.

......

When the morning sunlight filtered through the curtains into the room, Su Mu had already started to get up and wash up. The drinking session from the previous night was no challenge for him. He had also come to a decision: to take a natural and easy-going attitude towards Zhou Ci. Deep down, Su Mu didn't dislike Zhou Ci; in fact, he even admired her.

If there was a need for him to help her in the future, he wouldn't refuse.

Su Mu had a simple breakfast, put the antiques he had found in the bank's safe, and then headed to the gym. The most important thing he wanted to accomplish now was to attract foreign investment to implement the high-tech ecological park plan he had for Heishan Town.

Only by doing this could Su Mu truly do something practical for the people. When he returned to Heishan Town, he could face the people who had placed their hopes in him with a clear conscience.

When Su Mu arrived at the gym, it was already crowded. The investment promotion conference organized by Qinglin City was on a considerable scale. Entrepreneurs and investors from the entire Jiangnan Province were invited, all hoping to find suitable projects if the conditions were right.

"Mayor Su, you're here!" Fan Changsheng, the head of the Xingtang County exhibition area, smiled and greeted him.

"Director Fan, there are quite a few people here," Su Mu said with a smile.

"Yes, there are many, but don't get your hopes up on the first day. They're just here to look around. It's usually around the fourth day that they start to show real interest," Fan Changsheng, a seasoned official, said.

"I see..." Su Mu smiled. "Alright, where is my booth?"

"Over here, it's already prepared for you. Mayor Su, do you really need me to send some people to help you?" Fan Changsheng asked with a smile.

"No need!" Su Mu shook his head. "You're right, the first few days are just for preliminary exploration. No rush, I'll just wait."

"Alright, let me know if you need anything!" Fan Changsheng smiled and left to attend to other matters. Although he was polite to Su Mu, it didn't mean he had high hopes for him.

The situation in Heishan Town was clear. Even if Su Mu was Zhao Rui'an's protégé, it was impossible to achieve much. Asking businessmen to invest in Heishan Town was like throwing money into the water.

Just as Su Mu sat down and placed the copied investment promotion materials on the table, his phone rang. He took it out and saw the number, his expression changed slightly. Without hesitation, he answered. As soon as he said "Hello," a furious voice came from the other end.

"Su Mu, do you still want to be the mayor? If not, get out of here now. Listen carefully, I want you to appear in front of me within one hour, or else!"