86: Chapter 86 Provincial Party Secretary

Lin Yu turned around, looking at the two beauties who were still stunned, his gaze lingering on their faces for a moment.

"How is it?" Lin Yu walked to the sofa and sat down, his posture lazy, "For the next few days, do you intend to stay here, or go squeeze into a hotel?"

Tang Man looked at everything in front of her, which was luxurious to the point of being unreal, then looked at Lin Yu's matter-of-fact appearance, bit her lip, and a flash of cunning crossed her eyes: "Staying here… would it be too much of a bother for you?"

President Wang Ya was much more direct. She looked around the living room, which was comparable to a five-star presidential suite, and spat out one word faintly: "Stay."

Lin Yu's gaze swept over Tang Man and President Wang Ya's faces, a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth. He didn't answer directly, but got up and walked slowly toward the spiral staircase leading to the second floor, signaling the two to follow.

"The second floor has the best view and is the quietest," he said as he walked, his voice particularly clear in the high-ceilinged space, "Pick whichever you like and stay in whichever you want."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Man pushed open the door to the first room on the left of the corridor without ceremony. She was already Lin Yu's woman; his home was her home.

"This one! I want this one!" Tang Man's voice carried a hint of excitement. She walked quickly to the floor-to-ceiling window, pulled back the curtains, and the entire courtyard's scenery came into view, "This terrace is amazing! We can drink red wine and watch the stars here at night!"

Lin Yu smiled and shook his head, turning his gaze to President Wang Ya, who was standing in the corridor looking hesitant.

President Wang Ya's fingers were unconsciously twisting her hem. Her gaze wandered over the several closed doors, but she never took that step. She was used to being decisive in the workplace, but when facing Lin Yu, especially in this highly private setting, the long-suppressed emotions deep in her heart made her feel a bit at a loss. She wanted to be closer to him, yet feared her thoughts would be seen through.

Lin Yu looked at her appearance, and his heart stirred. He walked slowly to President Wang Ya, leaned down slightly to look at her eye-to-eye, with a playful smile in his eyes.

"What? Does our President Wang Ya also have times when she can't choose?" His voice was low and magnetic, carrying a hint of ambiguity that only the two of them could understand, "Be my woman, here, you can do whatever you want."

This sentence hit President Wang Ya's heart like a thunderclap. She raised her head abruptly and bumped into Lin Yu's deep eyes. There was no teasing in there, it was an invitation that made her heart beat faster.

She had long wanted to be his woman. From the first time she saw him, from the moment he displayed that calmness and boldness beyond ordinary people, this seed had taken root and sprouted in her heart. It was just that all along, she had buried these thoughts deep in her heart, playing the role of a capable subordinate, never having the chance to reveal them.

At this moment, Lin Yu's words were like a key, opening the tightly closed door in her heart. An unprecedented courage surged into her heart. She no longer hesitated, stood on tiptoe, gathered her courage, and left a light kiss on the corner of Lin Yu's lips.

The kiss was very light, but it carried a trace of trembling, like a startled butterfly, fleeting.

President Wang Ya's cheeks instantly flushed with a layer of crimson. She didn't dare to look into Lin Yu's eyes, lowered her head in a panic, her heart beating like a drum.

Just then, Tang Man walked out of the room and happened to see this scene. She was stunned for a moment, then smiled. There was no jealousy in that smile, only a gentle understanding.

She walked to President Wang Ya's side, gently wrapped her arms around her shoulders, and said softly: "Silly girl, what are you still standing there for?"

Saying this, she pulled the slightly dazed President Wang Ya and pushed open the door to the second room on the left of the corridor.

"This room is also good, the lighting is good, and it's close to my room, so we can chat together at night." Tang Man said while pushing President Wang Ya into the room, "Quick, take a look, do you like it?"

President Wang Ya looked at the equally luxurious and warm bedroom in front of her, and the panic in her heart gradually subsided, replaced by a warmth of being accepted. She looked back at Lin Yu at the door; he was leaning against the doorframe, watching her with gentle eyes.

She knew that from that kiss, everything was different. She was no longer the subordinate who could only look up from afar, but had truly entered his world, becoming a person who could choose a room at will beside him.

"I like it." She answered softly, and a look of relief finally appeared at the corner of her mouth.

After settling the two women, Lin Yu turned and went downstairs, just in time to see Fatty and the driver moving the last box of Evian water into the kitchen.

"Fatty," Lin Yu called out to him, "Is everything moved?"

"Got it, Old Lin, it's all here!" Fatty wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking around at the living room that was comparable to a palace, his eyes full of curiosity and shock, "I say Old Lin, this place of yours… is too grand!!"

"It is grand," Lin Yu walked to the sofa and sat down, his tone casual, "Don't go back to the hotel, just make do here for a few days."

Fatty was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Really? That's great! Where do I sleep? The sofa is fine, I'm thick-skinned, I'm not picky."

"Forget the sofa," Lin Yu waved his hand, pointing to the stairs leading to the third floor, "There are a few more rooms on the third floor. Although they are not as good as the suites on the second floor, they are better than a five-star hotel. Go up and pick one yourself."

Fatty was grinning from ear to ear and immediately agreed: "Got it! Thank you, boss! I'm going to pick a good spot right now!"

He ran excitedly to the third floor. Not long after, his surprised shout came from the third floor: "Wow! This room even has a small bar! Old Lin, I'm taking this one!"

Lin Yu laughed dumbly.

Outside the banquet hall of the Lusheng Building in Quan City, the lights were coming on. On both sides of the red carpet, magnesium lights were as bright as day, freezing the figure of every guest entering the venue in the lens.

Lin Yu deliberately slowed his pace, walking half a step behind President Wang Ya and Tang Man. He was in a well-tailored dark suit with no excessive decoration, low-key as if he were just an attendant for the two ladies. However, when he occasionally raised his eyes, his deep gaze was as calm as an ancient well, revealing a calmness inconsistent with his age.

President Wang Ya and Tang Man, walking in front, became the focus of the whole audience.

President Wang Ya wore an ice-blue velvet long dress, the high-collar design set off her slender neck, her cold temperament like an orchid on the top of a snowy mountain, making people afraid to easily profane it. She held a silver evening bag in her hand, walking calmly, with a just-right smile on her face, having both the shrewdness of a president and the softness of a woman.

Tang Man chose a champagne-colored fishtail dress, gentle and generous, showing the charm of a mature woman in every gesture. She talked to President Wang Ya in a low voice from time to time, and responded to the eyes around her with a gentle response from time to time, like a blooming peony, dignified and luxurious.

"Who is that? President Wang Ya and Assistant Tang Man from Junlin Capital?"

"I know President Wang Ya, young and promising, I didn't expect the one next to her to be so outstanding."

"Who is the man behind? Looks a bit unfamiliar…"

Low discussions sounded quietly in the crowd. Many entrepreneurs and chamber of commerce representatives were attracted by the eyes of these two bright and moving ladies, and came forward to talk one after another.

"President Wang Ya, I've heard a lot about you! I'm Zhao Mingyuan from Luxi Group, I've long wanted to cooperate with Junlin Capital."

"Assistant Tang Man, hello, I'm President Li from Lunan Pharmaceutical, I heard your speech at the industry summit last time and was deeply impressed."

President Wang Ya and Tang Man responded calmly, their words neither losing propriety nor cleverly revealing the strong strength and development prospects of Junlin Capital. Every smile and every nod of theirs was like a silent business negotiation, attracting more and more people to get to know them.

Lin Yu stood not far away, watching the two women maneuvering in the crowd, a subtle smile hooked at the corner of his mouth. He enjoyed this feeling of hiding behind the scenes, watching his woman become the focus of the audience, and a sense of inexplicable satisfaction surged in his heart.

Just then, a steady voice sounded behind him: "You must be the Little Lin that Wang Zhenshan often mentions to me."

Lin Yu turned around and saw Secretary Li Changhe in a Zhongshan suit, with an extraordinary bearing, looking at him with a smile, his eyes revealing appreciation for Lin Yu.

"Secretary Li." Lin Yu nodded slightly, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant.

Secretary Li Changhe patted his shoulder and lowered his voice: "I appreciate this arrangement of yours. Leaving the exposure opportunities to subordinates and hiding behind the scenes yourself is the pattern that a person who does big things should have. The livelihood project of Junlin Food City is highly valued by the province, and we are also very grateful to you."

Lin Yu's heart stirred. He knew that Secretary Li Changhe's words were not just polite, but a kind of recognition. This recognition carried more weight than any public praise.

"Secretary Li is overpraising. I just did what I should do." Lin Yu smiled faintly, his tone calm.

Secretary Li Changhe nodded, a flash of gratification in his eyes: "Let's go, let's go inside and sit. There are quite a few interesting people at this conference. I'll introduce them to you later."

Meanwhile.

"Yo, isn't this President Wang Ya from Junlin Capital? It's better to see once than to hear a hundred times. I'm Zhao Tai, very happy to have a drink with President Wang Ya."

President Wang Ya frowned slightly, turned her head, and saw a young man in a flashy suit with slicked-back hair standing behind her. He was shaking a glass of red wine in his hand, his eyes wandering unscrupulously over President Wang Ya's body, with an uncomfortable evil smile hanging on the corner of his mouth.

"President Zhao, hello." President Wang Ya nodded slightly out of politeness, but her body subconsciously took a half step back, keeping a distance from him.

"President Wang Ya, don't be so cold." Zhao Tai leaned forward, and a strong smell of perfume rushed toward her, "I heard long ago that a beautiful president had come to Junlin Capital. Seeing her today, it really lives up to its reputation. This temperament, this figure, tsk tsk, much better than those female stars."

His gaze fell on President Wang Ya's exposed collarbone, his Adam's apple rolled unconsciously, and his words were full of frivolity and hints.

"President Zhao is joking." The smile on President Wang Ya's face did not diminish, but there was a hint of coldness at the bottom of her eyes, "I'm just here for business, how can I compare with stars."

"Doing business is good." Zhao Tai shook the wine glass in his hand, and the red liquid left an ambiguous trace on the cup wall, "My culture company happens to have a few big projects recently, and is just short of a partner like President Wang Ya. Why don't we find a quiet place to have an in-depth exchange? I promise to make you 'satisfied'."

As he said this, he deliberately emphasized the tone of the words "in-depth exchange" and "satisfied", and the desire in his eyes was almost undisguised.

President Wang Ya was extremely disgusted in her heart, but in this occasion, she could not lose her composure. She sipped her wine gently and said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "I appreciate President Zhao's kindness. However, cooperation with Junlin Capital has always had strict processes and standards. If President Zhao is really sincere, you can send the project materials to my email first, and my assistant will evaluate it. I have something else to do, sorry!"

President Wang Ya finished speaking, didn't give him a chance to speak again, turned around, and walked into the banquet hall, leaving behind Zhao Tai, whose face darkened.

Inside the banquet hall, the huge crystal chandelier cast bright light, reflecting the entire space like daylight. Round tables were arranged neatly, and each table was set with exquisite Lu cuisine appetizers, as well as Qingdao Beer, red wine, and other drinks.

The host walked onto the stage and announced the official start of the banquet with a loud voice.

"Respected leaders, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good evening!"

"Today we gather here to welcome the welcome banquet of the 6th Confucian Entrepreneur Conference. First, let us welcome Comrade Secretary Li Changhe of the Lu Province Party Committee to give a speech for the banquet with warm applause!"

Secretary Li Changhe walked onto the stage, his gaze swept across the audience, and finally stopped in Lin Yu's direction for a moment.

"Friends," his voice was steady and powerful, "Confucian Entrepreneur Spirit is the treasure of Chinese business culture. Integrity, innovation, and responsibility are the soul of Confucian entrepreneurs. Today, we are here not only for communication, but also for inheritance. The Junlin Food City project of Junlin Capital is a very good example. It is not only a commercial project, but also a project that benefits people's livelihood. I hope that every entrepreneur present here can combine commercial value with social responsibility like Junlin Capital and contribute their own strength to the development of Lu Province."

The audience applauded thunderously. Lin Yu looked at Secretary Li Changhe on the stage, understanding in his heart that these words were not only for everyone to hear, but also for him to hear.

Subsequently, a guest representative—a president of the Lu Province Chamber of Commerce from overseas—also took the stage to give a speech, sharing his experience of starting a business overseas and his understanding of the Confucian Entrepreneur Spirit.

Finally, Secretary Li Changhe raised his glass and said loudly: "Now, I propose that let us raise our glasses together to the complete success of the 6th Confucian Entrepreneur Conference, and to the health and happiness of our friends, cheers!"

"Cheers!"

All the guests raised their glasses together, and the crisp sound of clinking glasses came one after another, and the banquet officially kicked off.

The dishes of the banquet were mainly Lu cuisine, and every dish contained the "taste of hometown". Nine-turn Large Intestine, Sweet and Sour Carp, Scallion-braised Sea Cucumber... classic Lu cuisine dishes were served on the table, with full color, fragrance, and taste, making the guests present praise them endlessly.

Lin Yu, President Wang Ya, and Tang Man were invited to sit at the same table with Secretary Li Changhe. Secretary Li talked to Lin Yu from time to time, asking about the construction progress of Junlin Food City and future development plans. Lin Yu answered one by one, with clear logic and accurate data, making Secretary Li nod frequently.