The Strongest Master Venturing Urban-Chapter 367: I Want to Cancel the Engagement!

Now that things had come to this, Chen Bin knew he couldn’t keep it hidden anymore.

He could only nod, "Yes, I am engaged, but I kept it a secret because I like you, and I..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Xu Ruoxuan stood up, sobbing as she ran back to her room.

Chen Bin was about to chase after her when Yuan Qian stopped him.

"Until you’ve solved all your problems, you’re not allowed to see my cousin!"

"Dean Yuan, actually..."

Chen Bin was about to explain when Yuan Qian cut him off.

"I don’t want to hear any excuses. For now, please leave!"

With that, she promptly drove Chen Bin out.

As he left Xu Ruoxuan’s house, Chen Bin felt like his mind was a complete mess.

He barely managed to drive back to his room at the guesthouse in Dragon Mountain County.

Lying on the bed, he sent a message to Xu Ruoxuan, but she ignored it.

Chen Bin had no choice and, overwhelmed with fatigue, he unknowingly fell asleep.

The next morning, when he got up, Chen Bin realized that he was sick.

He was coughing non-stop, and even medication didn’t seem to help.

As noon approached and work hours neared their end, his phone suddenly rang.

Upon answering, Cai Weiguo’s excited voice came through.

"Secretary Chen, Lixia has given birth! It’s a boy!"

Hearing these words, Chen Bin was quite delighted.

"Congratulations, you’re a grandfather now! Cough, cough..."

"Well... I’d like to discuss something with you. Could you come to the hospital? When Lixia was in the delivery room this morning, she kept mentioning your name. Now that the baby is born, I hope you can come take a look."

After briefly contemplating, Chen Bin replied.

"Sure, I’ll head right over!"

"Great, great! When you get here, don’t tell her I asked you to come. Let Lixia believe that you’ve been thinking of her; she’ll be delighted!"

"Alright."

After hanging up, Chen Bin drove directly to the County Hospital.

Following the address provided by Cai Weiguo, he quickly found Lixia’s hospital room.

By then, the room was already crowded with people.

They were officials from Dragon Mountain County, looking to curry favor with Cai Weiguo on the occasion of Lixia giving birth.

When they saw Chen Bin enter, they immediately greeted him warmly.

Then, as if they had discussed it beforehand, they left the room one by one.

Fan Qin, with bandages wrapped around her neck and head, still insisted on carrying the baby to Chen Bin.

Her intention was to let father and son bond.

Yet Chen Bin didn’t dare to hold the baby.

He was already sick, and newborns have fragile immune systems.

If the baby got infected, it could lead to serious problems.

Having heard Chen Bin cough earlier on the phone, Cai Weiguo guessed that he might be ill.

He gave Fan Qin a meaningful look, and the couple left the room together.

Lixia held the baby, her face glowing with happiness.

"Darling, look, doesn’t the baby look just like you?"

Seated by the bed, Chen Bin responded with a smile.

"He’s so tiny; how can you tell who he resembles?"

"Of course I can tell. At first glance, I felt he looked like you."

Saying this, Lixia grasped Chen Bin’s hand, her eyes filled with undeniable affection.

"I’ve given you a son; do you like him?"

"Of course... Cough, cough, cough!"

Before he could finish speaking, he was seized by another violent bout of coughing.

Lixia’s heart ached as she saw this.

"Maybe you should consult a doctor. Don’t delay too long, or it might get worse."

Nodding, Chen Bin eventually agreed to her suggestion.

During their conversation that followed, they talked about many things.

Lixia, especially upon learning that Chen Bin had come voluntarily, couldn’t stop smiling.

It was as if, to her, Chen Bin was her actual husband now.

After visiting Lixia and her baby, Chen Bin went to register at the outpatient desk.

During the examination, the doctor diagnosed it as a seasonal cough, prescribing some medication for home treatment.

Reassured by the diagnosis, Chen Bin felt much more at ease.

That evening, Chen Bin went to visit Cao Sanjin’s house.

Upon entering, not seeing Jiang Ninghan or Cao Chenxi around, Chen Bin asked curiously.

"Where’s Mother and Chenxi?"

"They said they want to lose weight, so they’ve gone out exercising together."

Inviting Chen Bin to sit on the couch, Cao Sanjin poured him a cup of tea.

"Xiao Chen, you must be close to graduating from the Provincial Committee Party School, right?"

"Yes, it’ll be next month."

Nodding, Cao Sanjin’s face showed a hint of satisfaction.

"Studying there is beneficial. I hope that in the future, whatever you do, you’ll always stay connected to the people."

"Don’t worry, Father-in-law, I won’t let you down."

After chatting for a while longer, Chen Bin cautiously asked.

"After the incident... do you think it affected your chances of running for governor?"

With a bitter smile, Cao Sanjin shook his head.

"Not just governor—I think my tenure as the city’s Party Secretary is coming to an end."

"Will you still stay in Tianhai?"

"No, there’s no longer any position here suited to me."

Even though he had mentally prepared for this, Chen Bin was profoundly disappointed.

If Cao Sanjin left Tianhai, his safety net would be completely gone!

So he asked again, "Who do you think will take over your position then?"

"It’ll definitely be Mayor Fu Hongtu."

"Do you know much about him?"

"Not much. I only know he was once a secretary to someone important. Fu Hongtu is the type who does everything cautiously—he’d rather do nothing at all than risk making mistakes."

Nodding in acknowledgment, Chen Bin asked another question.

"Has the governor’s selection been finalized?"

Sighing deeply, Cao Sanjin’s expression turned somewhat unnatural.

"Yes, it’s Feng Huzhou."

Chen Bin’s heart sank, flooded by helplessness.

That proved how beneficial it was to have the Xiong family’s backing. Everything became easier with their support.

As Chen Bin mulled over this, Cao Sanjin suddenly posed a question.

"You’ve been engaged to Chenxi for quite a while now—when do you plan to get married?"

Taking a deep breath, Chen Bin began to reply slowly.

"Before discussing that, I need to show you something."

He then pulled a bundle of photographs from his pocket and handed them to Cao Sanjin.

Upon unfolding and seeing them, Cao Sanjin was astonished.

"Where did you get these pictures?"

"I don’t know. Someone sent them to me anonymously."

Saying this, Chen Bin’s expression grew somber.

"Father-in-law, can you guess who the man in the photos is?"

Frowning, Cao Sanjin studied the images closely, finding the man somewhat familiar but unable to pinpoint who he was.

Chen Bin continued on his own, "His name is Feng Lei—he’s Feng Huzhou’s son."

With a loud slap, the photos landed on the table as Cao Sanjin asked gravely.

"So what are you planning to do? I want the truth."

"I intend to call off the engagement!"

Startled, Cao Sanjin was clearly surprised by Chen Bin’s determination.

"Are you sure?"

"Absolutely!"

Chen Bin’s tone was resolute.

"I’ve been busy with work in the county and couldn’t give Chenxi much attention. Her infidelity doesn’t exactly surprise me. But the fact that the other man is Feng Huzhou’s son—that’s unacceptable to me. Parting ways amicably is best."

Like Chen Bin, Cao Sanjin harbored no good feelings toward Feng Huzhou.

He believed the governorship of Yanxi Province had been snatched from his grasp by Feng Huzhou.

With a heavy sigh, Cao Sanjin looked as though he had resigned himself to the situation.

"Since you’ve made up your mind, I’ve nothing more to say."

Standing up, Chen Bin bowed deeply to him.

"No matter what happens in the future, you’ll always be my venerable father-in-law in my heart!"

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