Chapter 10

Ouyang Meimei asked, "Xiao Chu, are you telling the truth?"

Chu Tianshu raised his hand and said, "I can swear to heaven!"

Ouyang Meimei chuckled and said, "Tianshu, you are really amusing. No, I can't let such a talented person go. I'll keep you for myself."

"Meimei, what do you mean?" Chu Tianshu asked, full of anticipation.

Ouyang Meimei picked up a form and waved it at Chu Tianshu, saying slowly, "This is the recommendation form for the 'Rural Residence' program that Tian Keming wants you to join. I represent the organizational personnel department, but now I've changed my mind. I want to keep you."

What, what? Chu Tianshu was so excited that his heart almost leaped out of his chest.

Thank heavens, it turns out that a man's sweet talk can also be a kind of capital!

The selection of candidates for the 'Rural Residence' program is jointly responsible by the office and the organizational personnel department. Tian Keming has the right to recommend, and Ouyang Meimei has the right to choose.

Whether in terms of position or influence within the SASAC, Ouyang Meimei has more say than Tian Keming.

Ouyang Meimei glanced at Chu Tianshu with a smug look, gestured with her hand to calm him down.

Chu Tianshu felt reassured and began to worry about others' fates. He asked, "Meimei, who do you plan to recommend then?"

"Liuchunna, Fan Yibing, or Qian Meihua. Personally, I favor Liuchunna!" Ouyang Meimei noticed Chu Tianshu's eyebrows twitch and asked, "What, are you worried?"

"Oh, no, why should I be? She's just the new one," Chu Tianshu quickly covered up. He suddenly felt a twinge of guilt. Being sent to the poor and harsh Shuhezi Township would be too cruel for a young girl in her early twenties.

But, someone has to jump into this fire.

Ouyang Meimei said pointedly, "Hehe, Tianshu, I know what you're thinking. You want it to be Fan Yibing, right? That way, no one will compete with you for the position of head of the General Affairs Department."

Chu Tianshu smiled, acknowledging it.

Ouyang Meimei said casually, "Didn't you just say that as long as you listen to me, you don't need to fear Fan Yibing? Besides, you'll need people to work under you in the future."

Chu Tianshu was secretly delighted and quickly pledged, "Yes, Meimei, I'll listen to you, definitely."

Ouyang Meimei smiled sweetly, "Tianshu, that's settled then. From now on, you have to listen to me."

"Listen to everything?" Chu Tianshu straightened his back.

"What do you think?" Perhaps encouraged by Chu Tianshu's cuteness, Ouyang Meimei tilted her head, pretending to be cute.

Chu Tianshu changed the subject, "Hehe, Meimei, why are you helping me?"

Ouyang Meimei didn't speak, just smiled at him.

Indeed, it was too unbelievable.

Why would Ouyang Meimei, a powerful figure in the SASAC, favor him, a common clerk with no background or connections?

In the political arena, to gain the favor and trust of a leader, you either need a strong background or extraordinary talent. If you lack both, you can only become a leader's "lackey," an utterly loyal "lackey."

"Lackey, hah." Chu Tianshu sneered inwardly at this conclusion.

Was he going to become a lackey like Tian Keming, who only fawns over Guan Haoyu and Huang Roshan?

But, did Ouyang Meimei just need a "lackey"?

Chu Tianshu looked up and saw a fiery passion in Ouyang Meimei's eyes.

Damn! She not only needed a loyal lackey but also a strong man!

As a vigorous man, Chu Tianshu was filled with desire for women, but the thought of this body, which had writhed under several old men, brought a wave of humiliation.

To please a woman, a man must flatter her with sweet words, no matter how insincere. To gain a foothold, a man in politics must become a "lackey" to his superiors. But, to kneel between a woman's legs and satisfy desires she couldn't get from other men was, in Chu Tianshu's view, a great disgrace!

A man must conquer, not submit!

As Chu Tianshu often taught Wei Shijie, a gentleman can be passionate, but he must do it with principles!

A man's desires also have dignity!

A voice shouted: Chu Tianshu, are you still a man?

Another voice shouted: Chu Tianshu, a wise man doesn't suffer a loss in the present; there's always a way out.

Chu Tianshu forced down the nausea in his chest and consoled himself: Ouyang Meimei is the leader's woman; perhaps it won't come to that.

Ouyang Meimei slowly stood up and walked to Chu Tianshu.

Chu Tianshu quickly stood up as well.

Ouyang Meimei wore a light gray short skirt that tightly hugged her shapely buttocks.

Her eyes, filled with desire, stared intently at Chu Tianshu.

Chu Tianshu showed no fear, his eagle-like eyes calmly meeting hers.

It was like a contest to see who would look away first, as if the first to look away would lose.

In the end, Ouyang Meimei couldn't hold it.

She spread her fingers, which were as white as jade, and slowly brought them together, like closing a delicate ivory fan, drawing a beautiful arc before returning to her chest.

Ouyang Meimei then extended her long fingers, slowly sliding them down her white neck, and gently unbuttoned the first button of her blouse, revealing more of her fair and tender skin. Her impressive 34D breasts, wrapped in a flesh-colored, sexy bra, were almost bursting out!

Damn! In broad daylight, in an office, Ouyang Meimei was about to implement the "unspoken rules." It truly fit the saying: a bold and beautiful woman, who can stand in her way in the political arena?

Ouyang Meimei moved closer, the strong scent of expensive perfume filling the air.

In an instant, Chu Tianshu's heart raced, and his breathing became heavy, not from desire but from the impending humiliation.

"Meimei, is the door locked?" Chu Tianshu asked, thinking quickly.

Ouyang Meimei raised an eyebrow and countered, "Lock the door, what do you want to do?"

"Um..." Chu Tianshu was momentarily speechless.

"Ha ha!" Ouyang Meimei burst into laughter. After laughing, she pressed her index finger against Chu Tianshu's chest, her crimson lips close to his ear, and whispered, "Tianshu, you're not only amusing but also very imaginative. That's great, I like it! Ha ha."

After that, Ouyang Meimei quickly returned to her seat, buttoned up the blouse, and said calmly, "Even though you misunderstood, it proves you're willing to do anything for me."

Damn, he was teased by Ouyang Meimei.

Chu Tianshu was embarrassed.

Ouyang Meimei's smile faded, and she said seriously, "Chu Tianshu, your task from now on is to report Tian Keming's every move to me and help me pull the office votes during the democratic evaluation. Understand?"

Chu Tianshu nodded repeatedly.

He understood all too well.

Tian Keming was a strong rival to Ouyang Meimei for the deputy director position and had deeper roots in the SASAC. Ouyang Meimei had pulled Chu Tianshu from the brink of disaster to plant a reliable spy in Tian Keming's territory.

Chu Tianshu felt ashamed, and his twisted thoughts finally returned to the right path.

Ouyang Meimei gave him a flirtatious look and giggled, "Do well, and maybe one day, when I'm in a good mood, I'll give you some other treats."

Ah? Chu Tianshu's heart twisted again.

Seeing Chu Tianshu's expression, Ouyang Meimei laughed uncontrollably, enjoying the pleasure of teasing a subordinate after being teased by her superiors for so long.

She reached out and pinched Chu Tianshu's chin, tilting her head and said, "Come on, little brother, give me a smile."

Little brother, fine, but why "little brother"? Chu Tianshu's blood boiled, feeling deeply ashamed, and forced out an unnatural smile.

He secretly vowed: Ouyang Meimei, I'll endure it today, but you wait, you'll make me suffer for a while, but one day, I'll make you suffer for a lifetime.

Seeing Chu Tianshu's strange expression, Ouyang Meimei laughed wildly.

A few crisp knocks came from the door.

Ouyang Meimei gestured for Chu Tianshu to open it.

Opening the door, he saw a bald head, Tian Keming.

Tian Keming scanned Ouyang Meimei and Chu Tianshu, feigning concern, "Hehe, Director Ouyang, I came at a bad time, didn't I? You continue, continue." He pretended to close the door again.

Ouyang Meimei stood up and said flirtatiously, "Oh, it's Director Tian. You came at the right time. I was just about to discuss the candidate selection with you. Xiao Chu, you can go now."

Chu Tianshu rushed out of Ouyang Meimei's office like he was escaping, ran to the bathroom, splashed cold water on his face, and relaxed for a moment before returning to the General Affairs Department.

"How did it go?" Qian Meihua immediately came over and asked.

"What do you mean, how did it go?" Chu Tianshu asked, pretending not to know.

Qian Meihua said, "Didn't Director Ouyang talk to you?"

"Yes, she did."

"How did it go?"

Chu Tianshu smiled faintly, "When the butcher wields the knife, and I am the fish, what can I do?"

Qian Meihua's face lit up with joy, and she sat back at her desk, her buttocks wiggling.

Liu Chunna handed Chu Tianshu a cup of water and returned to her seat, her face brightening.

Fan Yibing didn't speak, pressing the half-smoked cigarette into the ashtray, his breathing returning to normal.

Seeing their relieved expressions, Chu Tianshu felt a surge of satisfaction.