The Beauties Help Me Become the No.1 Official

Chapter 378: Chapter 378: The Bone-chilling Cold in the Hot Spring Pool

In the twilight, surrounded by mountains, lay the hot spring pool.

Lin Fan, wrapped in a bath towel, soaked in the water, gazing upon the misty landscape as one with the mountains and waters, lost in thought.

It was agreed to be just a meal. Who would have thought they’d end up at the hot springs? As beautiful as the scenery was, after his intense confrontation with Zhu Dan that afternoon and having burned through his lunch, soaking in a hot spring on an empty stomach was hardly enjoyable.

"How do you like the view here?"

Just as Lin Fan pondered where to get some food to fill his stomach, he heard the voice of Zhu Defu from behind. Wrapped in a bath towel as well, Zhu Defu, wearing slippers, walked up to the pool, tested the water temperature, and sat down in the water.

"The scenery is indeed nice here, Uncle Zhu knows how to enjoy life."

Lin Fan could not say much and had to respond with a smile.

the vitality of youth and begins to appreciate the ways of maintaining health," said Zhu Defu in the hot spring. With a splash, he washed his face and continued, "Ten years ago, I too loved the company of women, indulging in food, drink, and pleasures, enjoying the joys of carnal delights. A night of excess would leave me vigorous the next day, but not anymore. Time spares no one; it’s like sheathing a precious sword and hiding a fine instrument. Now, no matter how beautiful a woman may be, she can’t awaken

causing this. I’ve recently made a friend who can get real Tiger Whip Wine from a tiger farm. How about

his fifties like this leader, the most compelling thing was the method of strengthening the waist and kidneys. After all, at this age, money and power are plentiful, but the misery of being unable to act upon

fine. Your circle of

Defu wasn’t above such things, but his words carried

influence. When I’m out and about, people show respect to you,

well aware that despite Zhu Defu’s current kindly and elder appearance, there was no guarantee there wouldn’t be a sudden

to seize opportunities, otherwise if you only think about reaping without sowing, you’ll only sink into decay. Also, I hope the

meaningful gaze rested on Lin Fan—a conversation with more beneath the surface—causing

"That’s part of it."

went in, the focus of the heated discussion has been whether Guo Baoming or I can assume the position. Everyone’s all smiles on the surface, but they’re all dirty-handed behind closed doors. I passed on that video you gave me, but it’s like a stone sunk in the sea, no response. It’s clear, he has strong connections above, so it’s going to be difficult to determine a winner. Now, he’s playing

fighting. I can’t understand why Mayor Guo would want to get involved with a mere deputy mayor like

Chu Shihan had been further involved with Guo Baoming. Thus,