Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Whip and Candy
At noon, Lin Fan arrived at the entrance of a high-end residential complex according to the agreed time.
And Zhang Caini, who was driving a Porsche, had already been waiting there. Seeing Lin Fan's arrival, she then
stepped out of the car in her high heels.
"I thought you would've been too legless to move, but it seems you're still alright. The First Gold Gun’ really
does live up to its reputation."
Zhang Caini, dressed in a backless outfit and wearing oversized sunglasses, smiled and eyed Lin Fan.
"Sister Cai Ni, stop teasing me... | really drank too much last night, | don’t remember anything."
Lin Fan scratched his head awkwardly as he spoke.
"It’s okay if you don’t remember, I'll help you recall."
Zhang Caini smiled as she handed her phone to Lin Fan, whose face froze as he opened the video.
He saw himself, drunk and half-lying on a sofa, while a group of girls in JK skirts studied his body in a circle, some
even climbing on top of him. They took turns, and despite the blurry eyesight, Lin Fan's resolve remained
unwavering and unchallenged. No matter what they tried, he simply wouldn't fall.
Such an absurd scene, utterly unbelievable if just spoken of, was clearly captured in the video, including his face
and many details, all vividly remembered. The chaotic scene now seemed like a carefully laid net, just waiting for
Lin Fan to tumble into it.
"Who filmed this video?"
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Lin Fan closed the phone, but he made no attempt to delete the video, knowing that Zhang Caini holding it
meant this was not the only copy. It was akin to the USB drive that Chen Jiayi held, while he himself had become
a bargaining chip for Zhu Defu to protect himself.
"You don’t need to ask who, because this undoubtedly involves Zhu Defu’s intentions, and he even specifically
instructedto let you enjoy it. This is clearly a small warning, a light whip to lash you with. After all, even as
Deputy County Magistrate, this video is enough to destroy you. Hence, he wants you to understand that he holds
the power over your life and death."
Zhang Caini laughed as she put the phone back in her purse and then wrapped her arms around Lin Fan’s arm:
"You don’t need to worry too much. If you want to mix in these circles, you have to put your fate into someone
else’s hands, don’t you? Everyone needs to have sbargaining chips to exchange. It's normal, and although
this little whipping might sting, there will definitely be candy to make you forget the pain."
"So, you're that candy?"
Lin Fan looked at Zhang Caini. Everything was just as Chen Jiayi had said. As women of influence, they seem to
be very accustomed to these things. But recalling that Zhao Jiagi had something on Zhu Defu, he realized he
didn’t have much to worry about.
"Stop it, | can’t just plainly offer myself as candy for you, otherwise, you wouldn't need to go take your post in
the town."
Zhang Caini rolled her eyes and said to Lin Fan, "The candy is inside, cwith me."
As the two entered the high-end residential complex, Zhang Caini led Lin Fan to a door, and with her key, she
opened it, revealing a five-bedroom, one-living-room apartment that was already furnished.
"Is this your house?"
Lin Fan looked at the newly renovated house in front of him and asked out of curiosity,
"It's your house."
Zhang Cai Ni smiled and handed the keys directly to Lin Fan before saying, "Didn't | tell you? After the whip
comes the candy. Old Zhu knew you were renting outside, so he askedto give this house to you. From now
on, it's yours."
"Give away a house just like that?"
Lin Fan looked at the house in front of him, including bedding which was fully furnished, with an area of at least
two hundred square meters. Beyond the huge French windows lay the beautiful cityscape.
"Of course, the developer couldn't have advanced smoothly without Old Zhu’s network of connections. It’s only
right for him to give away a couple of houses as part of the deal. Of course, for certain reasons, the property
can’t be transferred to your name, but rest assured, no one will cto dispute your residency."
Zhang Cai Ni, noticing Lin Fan's puzzlement, smiled and explained, "Now you should understand what the true
officialdom is like. Every move is strategic; one misstep and it’s all over. Just like Mayor Hou, who's in deep
trouble despite being the top official. As an official, it's not enough to have connections; you must also be
adaptable. But most importantly, self-preservation is key. Only if you survive do you have a chance for revenge."
"I understand."
Sitting down heavily on the plush sofa, Lin Fan reached out and took Zhang Cai Ni’'s hand, "Thank you for helping
"You smooth-talker. In the battlefield of officialdom, one wrong step can lead to doom. With Old Zhu protecting
you, you should be safe for now. I'll do my best to influence in your favor from the sidelines, but how you
proceed from here on out is up to you."
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Zhang Cai Ni pulled out a slim cigarette, took a puff, then placed it in Lin Fan's mouth.
"I will work doubly hard."
Lin Fan’s hand slipped through the opening of Zhang Cai Ni’s backless dress and grabbed her slender waist,
pulling her tender body into his arms.
"Do you feel like the real world has beca bit unreal these days?"
Zhang Cai Ni whispered in his ear with a smile, "That only proves that everything you've seen before was too
well disguised. The law of the jungle has always been the unchanged rule of the game. If you don’t want to get
eaten, you need to strive to becstronger, to prey on the smaller fish. And once you step onto this path,
there's no turning back. Not making an effort, even merely standing still is retreat. At your level now, everyone
has a background. How you make your way out of this and prey on others requires brains."
"Right now, | only want to "eat’ you."
Lin Fan looked at Zhang Cai Ni with a teasing smile, and before she could speak, he pinned her down, with his
hands wildly kneading her exceptionally full figure.
In just a few moments, Zhang Cai Ni began to gasp for breath, and gripping Lin Fan’s solid arms, the rock-like
sensation made her eyes grow hazy. "You little scoundrel, you still haven't had your fill of this decadent life. If
you had played your cards earlier, maybe by now you would have becthe office director."
"It’s not too late to play my cards now. You know my depth, and | know your length; isn’t that a match made in
heaven?"
Lin Fan said with a cheeky smile as he spread Zhang Cai Ni’s legs. The red lace hardly stopped his advance, and
while feeling Zhang Cai Ni melting into a puddle beneath him, Chen Jiayi's words flashed through his mind.
"Zhang Cai Ni is definitely your best chess piece. Secure her, and you'll add an extra layer of insurance. If you
ever have to turn against Zhu Defu in the future, she might also beca surprise move. Therefore, you need to
use your exceptional talents and completely devour’ her!"