The Strongest Master Venturing Urban-Chapter 346: Simply Unaffordable to Offend

Seeing how deeply Liao Ruoli cared about the matter, Chen Bin simply shook his head.

"No comment!"

Thinking back on how he’d restrained himself with Liao Ruoji before, he felt rather wise.

If something had actually happened, he probably wouldn’t be so carefree now.

With that, Chen Bin got up and headed downstairs.

Liao Ruoli followed to see him out.

"No matter what, breaking things off with my sister at a time like this was a smart choice. You two were never going to work out anyway."

"Alright, enough about me. What about you? You’re almost thirty now—when are you planning to get married?"

"Tch, please, I’m in no rush!"

Liao Ruoli seemed uncomfortable with the topic, her expression a bit unnatural.

Chen Bin chuckled, "Don’t tell me you can’t find anyone to marry you?"

"Me? Can’t get married? If no one wants me, then no woman in the world would ever get married!"

The two got into the car, and Chen Bin, with great interest, began to analyze.

"You have a lot going for you, so your standards for a partner must be high. The problem is, men who match your status wouldn’t wait around. So, the more accomplished you are and the older you get, the harder it’ll be to find someone."

Liao Ruoli was still nonchalant.

"So, according to you, I’m destined to grow old alone in this lifetime?"

"Not necessarily. You should lower your standards and find someone decent to marry. After all, marriage is different from dating—you have to think about it from multiple perspectives."

Liao Ruoli, having heard similar advice countless times, waved her hand impatiently.

"Alright, alright, I’ll handle my own business! I refuse to believe that someone as outstanding as me can’t get married without lowering my standards!"

"I’m telling you this sincerely—don’t think I’m joking around."

Rolling her eyes at him, Liao Ruoli asked impatiently.

"Why are you focusing on me? What about you—why aren’t you getting married?"

"I’m a man with a stable job. If I really wanted to get married, finding a wife would be a piece of cake."

"Ugh, listen to you bragging!"

Though her words were dismissive, in her heart, Liao Ruoli somewhat agreed with him.

At that moment, she began to genuinely worry about her own personal situation.

After the Spring Festival, Chen Bin convened a meeting with the township leaders to organize a campaign promoting the cultivation of pesticide-free vegetables.

During the meeting, Chen Bin emphasized that this year was a crucial phase in transforming Dragon Mountain County into the "Vegetable Capital."

The entire county needed to work as one so that success could be achieved through collective effort.

In the days that followed, Dragon Mountain County was bustling with activity.

As the County Magistrate, Chen Bin was busier than ever.

Every day, his presence could be seen on the front lines in the townships.

Then one morning, Cheng Zhuang showed up in his office looking for him.

"Big Brother, I think Cao Chenxi and Feng Lei are involved with each other."

"What did you say?!"

Chen Bin’s eyes widened in shock.

"Are you absolutely sure you didn’t get it wrong?"

Cheng Zhuang shook his head firmly.

"It’s definitely the two of them. I wouldn’t say anything until I had confirmation."

He went on to explain in detail.

Last night, he and his girlfriend had gone to a hotel, and by coincidence, ran into Cao Chenxi and Feng Lei there.

To confirm something was going on between the two, he even spent part of the night eavesdropping outside their door.

Once he got solid proof, he immediately came to report it.

Chen Bin didn’t care much for Cao Chenxi—he wouldn’t lose sleep over her finding another man.

But for her to get tangled up with Feng Lei? There was definitely something fishy about that.

Oddly, Chen Bin didn’t seem angry. Instead, he let out a faint smile.

"Did you take pictures of them going into the hotel?"

Shaking his head repeatedly, Cheng Zhuang quickly replied.

"No way. I was worried that if the photos ever leaked, it might affect Sister-in-law’s reputation later."

Though simple-minded, he always tried to consider all angles when it came to matters involving Chen Bin.

"From now on, your only task is to keep an eye on Cao Chenxi. The best would be to get photos of them going into a hotel together. Remember, make sure their faces are clear in the shots."

"I’ve done this kind of thing plenty of times—I’m very good at it. It’s just..."

"Just what?"

"Aren’t we going to give Feng Lei a little punishment?"

To Cheng Zhuang, Cao Chenxi was Chen Bin’s fiancée.

For Feng Lei to dare cuckold Chen Bin—this grievance couldn’t be ignored!

Patting Cheng Zhuang on the shoulder, Chen Bin answered with a smile.

"Don’t worry, I promise they won’t be getting away with this. Brother, remember, you don’t have to hurt someone physically to handle them. Let me teach you a more sophisticated method!"

Nodding, Cheng Zhuang fully trusted Chen Bin’s words, no matter what.

Shortly after Cheng Zhuang left, Zou Daxing came by.

"County Magistrate Chen, busy?"

Taking a deep breath, Chen Bin countered with a question, "Don’t tell me you’re here about that Director position again?"

Awkwardly, Zou Daxing grinned.

"You really don’t let anything slip past you. About the promise from last time..."

Without any hesitation, Chen Bin responded flatly.

"With your capabilities, I think you’re fully qualified to be Director. But to formally promote you, there needs to be a convincing justification; otherwise, people won’t accept it."

Feeling there was more to Chen Bin’s words, Zou Daxing hurriedly asked for advice.

"Please guide me, County Magistrate Chen—what should I do to make it happen?"

"Simple: earn yourself some merit!"

"How do I earn merit?"

"Matters like these depend on timing. Please have patience, Director Zou."

Helping Zou Daxing secure the Director role was child’s play for Chen Bin.

But he wasn’t inclined to do so outright.

Dangling a carrot before someone always worked better than just handing it over.

If Zou Daxing achieved his goal too easily, he might lack the drive to tackle future challenges.

After the new year, Chen Bin had moved into the County Guest House for the sake of convenience with his daily commute.

Living close to Xiong Wubing, the two had grown even closer, their camaraderie stronger than before.

One evening after work, Xiong Wubing made a special trip to Chen Bin’s office.

"I heard Dragon Mountain Hotel recently introduced some new dishes. How about we go try them together?"

Even though Chen Bin knew about the relationship between Xiong Wubing and Liao Ruoji, he still felt it necessary to maintain good ties with them both.

After all, Xiong Wubing was Liao Ruoji’s blind date and came from a prominent family background.

He wasn’t someone Chen Bin could afford to offend!

"Sure, let’s go!"

After agreeing, they headed to Dragon Mountain Hotel together.

During dinner, Xiong Wubing didn’t hold back on his compliments.

"County Magistrate Chen, my biggest gain since coming to Dragon Mountain has been meeting you!"

Waving his hand, Chen Bin replied with a smile.

"We’ve known each other for quite a while now—why the formalities?"

"What I’m saying is true! Before coming here, I had no grassroots experience at all. Now that I’m in the thick of it, I realize how treacherous it can be. You not only handle the struggles but also manage your duties so well—I take my hat off to you!"

"Haha, if you keep this up, I might start getting proud!"

"I’m being sincere. If I were in your shoes, I couldn’t possibly do better. To me, you’re both a politician and a doer."

Letting out a sigh, Chen Bin seemed a bit wistful.

"It’s rare to find someone I can truly connect with. It’s a pity that you’re meant for bigger stages—Dragon Mountain is too small for your future. When the time comes, we probably won’t be able to enjoy drinks together like this anymore."

Hearing this, Xiong Wubing smiled mysteriously.

"What if, after my tenure here, I decide to stay in Dragon Mountain? Wouldn’t that make you happy?"

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