69: This is the only chance in my life.

The literary merit and ideological depth of the book were beyond doubt, and online reviews were almost universally full of praise.

It was called "the pinnacle of magical realism," "a family epic reflecting a century of Latin American turmoil," and a work where "everyone can see their own loneliness."

However, not long after starting, Lei Jun began to feel a bit of a headache.

The names were so long, and the relationships so complex... Those repeating names and intertwined plots were indeed somewhat obscure and dull for someone like her, who was used to the fast-paced, high-emotion world of web novels.

Although she knew it was a good book, it... really wasn't her type!

She admitted that reading was a very meaningful thing that allowed one to settle down and gain deep reflection.

But in today's fast-paced society, there truly weren't many people who could actually quiet their minds to tackle such a massive classic.

She clearly belonged to the majority who couldn't settle down.

Forget it, for the sake of the godly tycoon coins!

She took a deep breath, steeled herself, and forced herself to keep reading.

Her eyes darted between the lines, trying to keep up with the bizarre world of Macondo depicted by Marquez... Meanwhile.

Director Wang arrived outside the office of the highest leader of Longcheng, the Governor of Longcheng.

He took a deep breath and said solemnly to the secretary, "There is a matter of immense importance that must be reported to the Governor immediately."

Inside the office, the Governor of Longcheng had just finished reviewing a document when he heard the secretary report that Director Wang had a matter of immense importance and requested an audience.

A matter of immense importance?

Was it a major safety accident within the jurisdiction, or an emergency directive from a superior?

Or had some livelihood issue reached a breaking point?

He put down his pen and had the secretary invite Director Wang in.

Then he had the secretary close the door from the outside and told people not to disturb him.

He looked at Director Wang.

"Speak. What exactly is the matter that has you so anxious to find me?"

Director Wang didn't beat around the bush and directly explained Lei Jun's background.

Then he spoke about the matter Lei Jun had suggested to him.

What?

The Governor of Longcheng suddenly straightened up, his pupils shrinking.

The granddaughter of an Elder?

A direct descendant of Number One or Number Two?

How could a person of this level come to Longcheng without a sound?

A wave of intense frustration instantly surged in his heart.

As the highest leader of Longcheng, his information was actually so delayed!

What a failure!

If Director Wang hadn't told him, he still wouldn't know now.

He felt like he had missed out on a fortune.

Such a good opportunity to get close to a noble person had actually been snatched up by that old fox Director Wang!

However, although Director Wang spoke with such conviction.

Whether it was true or false still needed some investigation.

So he asked his secretary to look into Lei Jun.

Then he chatted idly with Director Wang, quietly waiting for the secretary's news.

Director Wang sat on the sofa, his heart as steady as Mount Tai.

Investigate, go ahead and investigate.

He had absolute confidence in his own judgment.

Soon, the secretary came in to report.

He detailed everything that had happened with Lei Jun in Longcheng during this period.

He and Director Wang reached the same conclusion: Lei Jun's status was indeed extremely high.

The last person to have someone from Bureau 749 as a personal Bodyguard was the grandson of Number Two.

Therefore, Lei Jun was at the very least a direct descendant of an Elder, and the possibility of her being a direct descendant of Number One or Number Two was also very high.

After listening to the secretary's report, the Governor of Longcheng's hands were shaking.

Such a major figure had actually come to Longcheng!

Then he thought of Director Wang's words just now.

Because Director Wang knew how to flatter and handled things well for Miss Lei.

That's why Director Wang had caught the eye of this noble person, Miss Lei.

Miss Lei had even casually rewarded Director Wang with a chance for promotion.

However, this depended on Director Wang's performance.

If Director Wang did a good job, he might be able to rise and from then on tightly cling to the coattails of this noble person, Miss Lei.

But if Director Wang messed up and annoyed the noble person, the consequences would be very serious.

That old fox Director Wang only spoke about this good thing because he couldn't accomplish it alone.

If he could have done it by himself, this guy would absolutely never have told him.

However, the current situation was very good!

Implementing the animal protection law was Director Wang's opportunity, but wasn't it also his own?

Thinking of this, the Governor became ecstatic.

Through this matter, wouldn't he come into contact with the noble Miss Lei?

If this matter was handled well, wouldn't he also catch the noble person's eye?

When the time came, perhaps the noble person would be happy and give him a boost too!

If he also clung tightly to her coattails, he might even become a high-ranking regional official!

Thinking that he had a chance to become a high-ranking regional official in this lifetime, the Governor of Longcheng's heart could no longer settle down.

He paced back and forth in the office.

Director Wang sat on the sofa, catching a glimpse of the Governor's pacing figure from the corner of his eye, and chuckled inwardly.

They were both old foxes of the officialdom; he could guess what the Governor was thinking.

So the Governor's excitement was understandable.

One should know that when he was in his own office just now, he was so excited that his blood pressure rose, and he almost couldn't catch his breath.

Fortunately, he took a few potent blood pressure pills.

Therefore, he felt the Governor's excitement firsthand.

He would let the Governor be excited for a while.

Next, he picked up a book from the table and pretended to read it seriously.

To make it look more serious, he specifically checked to prevent himself from holding it upside down.

As for why he was pretending to read.

This involved the way of being an official.

As a subordinate, the most important thing was to have discernment; you must never let a leader feel that you saw him lose his composure.

He knew this way well, so for the rest of the time, his gaze remained glued to the pages, ignoring the pacing Governor.

After pacing for a while, the Governor of Longcheng's mood finally calmed down slightly.

Only then did he remember that Director Wang was also in the office. His loss of composure just now hadn't been seen by that old fox Director Wang, had it?

Thinking of this, he stared intently at Director Wang.

He found that this old fox was very seriously reading a book, completely absorbed, as if nothing could disturb him.

As for his own side, the man didn't even spare a glance.

The Governor of Longcheng breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Old fox, acting quite well.

But, he's sensible!

He nodded with satisfaction, finally understanding how Director Wang, despite having no background... could become the director of a provincial capital bureau by the age of nearly fifty.

And even catch the eye of a noble person.

This old fox is well-versed in the way of being an official.

However, it was good to have such a subordinate; at the very least, he wouldn't cause trouble.

Today, he had even brought him a massive opportunity!

Thinking of the opportunity, he became excited once again.

He breathed heavily a few times, forcing his mood to settle down.

The opportunity was right before him; this was perhaps the only chance in his life to become a high-ranking regional official.

Therefore, he had to grasp this heaven-sent opportunity.