The Strongest Master Venturing Urban-Chapter 160: Have You Fallen Out of Love?

"Where did you go? I waited in the cafeteria for ages during lunch."

Xu Ruoxuan complained as she spoke, taking off her clothes and lying down on the bed.

"Hurry up and massage me. My back pain is acting up again."

Chen Bin nodded, sitting on the bed and massaging her as he explained.

"I went to the city to take care of some things earlier and forgot to tell you."

"Little brother, do you think we should go out to do some investigations and see if we can achieve something?"

Right now, all Xu Ruoxuan wanted was to get Yang Lin out of office as soon as possible to avoid any long-term troubles.

With a slight sigh, Chen Bin responded.

"You’ve only just started in this position. There’s no need to rush."

"Alright!"

Nodding obediently, Xu Ruoxuan closed her eyes, beginning to enjoy Chen Bin’s massage.

After all, in her eyes, Chen Bin was not only the man she adored most but also the best strategist she could rely on.

If Chen Bin said there was no need to hurry, then he must have his reasons.

After a while, surrounded by the tranquility of the moment, Chen Bin couldn’t help but ask.

"Sis, if one day I leave Qingshi County, would you miss me?"

"Of course I would! But don’t worry, my dad won’t let you leave. Besides, I need you so much. Without you by my side, I don’t think I’d be able to handle being the County Magistrate."

"What if the person transferring me happens to be your dad?"

"Unless someone is pulling strings behind the scenes, my dad would never transfer you."

Hearing this, Chen Bin suddenly pieced things together.

This was very likely Feng Lei’s way of retaliating against him.

After all, last time he had tricked Wu Liang into handing over 300,000 yuan using Feng Huzhou’s name.

It would make perfect sense if Feng Huzhou wanted to send him to some remote, poverty-stricken area as punishment.

"Sis, if one day I really do leave Qingshi County, would you consider finding someone else or getting back together with Feng Lei?"

"I’d rather kill myself than be with Feng Lei again. Getting back together is absolutely impossible!"

Xu Ruoxuan had never loved Feng Lei; their marriage had been a political arrangement.

Now that she had finally escaped that hell, how could she possibly go back?

"As for finding someone else... also impossible. After all, you’re so amazing. I’ll wait for your return. Then, once I’m pregnant, we’ll go to your home together..."

Saying this, Xu Ruoxuan’s cheeks flushed, and she couldn’t continue from the embarrassment.

"And what if you don’t get pregnant?"

Hearing this, Xu Ruoxuan suddenly sensed something was off.

She flipped over, staring straight into Chen Bin’s eyes.

"Have you had a change of heart? I knew it! Last time when you said you wanted to marry me, it was just an act!"

Chen Bin hurriedly held her in his arms, softly comforting her.

"You’re so beautiful, and so good to me. How could I ever have a change of heart? I was only asking you this to prepare for any eventualities, to think of all possible outcomes."

Xu Ruoxuan pouted, her big eyes brimming with tears, looking just like a sixteen- or seventeen-year-old girl in her youth.

"Even if I can’t have your child, I won’t find another man. In my heart, you’re the most important person apart from my daughter."

Feeling the sincere emotions in her words, Chen Bin said nothing more, letting out a soft sigh.

He held Xu Ruoxuan tightly in his arms.

That night, they didn’t do anything; they simply leaned on each other in silence.

Strangely enough, in this peaceful stillness, they both felt their bond grow closer.

The next noon, Chen Bin took Cheng Zhuang to a roadside eatery for a meal.

He took the opportunity to break the news about his impending departure from Qingshi County.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Zhuang was shocked.

"Bro, if you leave, what am I supposed to do?"

Cheng Zhuang didn’t have many connections in the County Committee or County Government. The people he interacted with most on a daily basis were Wang Jun and Chen Bin.

Now Wang Jun was gone, and Chen Bin was also being transferred away. Suddenly, his future seemed bleak and uncertain.

"You can keep driving for County Magistrate Xu. She’ll take care of you. Qinghe Town is a backwater; it’s nowhere near as comfortable as Qingshi County."

Chen Bin said this as a way of retreating to advance.

In truth, he very much hoped that Cheng Zhuang would follow him.

After all, going to a completely unfamiliar place with no familiar faces around would make starting work much harder.

Plus, Cheng Zhuang was good in a fight, which could come in handy as a bodyguard.

Without hesitation, Cheng Zhuang asked in a negotiating tone.

"Bro, can I go with you?"

Chen Bin hadn’t expected that Cheng Zhuang would so readily give up the comfortable life in Qingshi County.

So he followed up by asking, "Of course, you can come with me, but this isn’t a trivial matter. You need to think clearly before deciding, so you don’t regret it later."

With a silly smile, Cheng Zhuang scratched his head and said in his booming voice.

"What’s there to regret? You’re my boss. Wherever you go, I’ll follow."

"Are you sure you want to come with me?"

"I’m sure! I’m not that sharp, but when I find the path I want, I stick to it. And when I find someone I believe in, I follow them to the end."

Seeing his sincerity, Chen Bin felt truly gratified.

"Alright, then. I’ll take you with me when I leave. But until the day we depart, don’t tell anyone about this."

"No problem!"

In the evening, Chen Bin took a taxi to He Chaoping’s house.

He Chaoping’s family of three had just finished dinner and were sitting on the sofa chatting.

Seeing Chen Bin arrive, they all enthusiastically stood up to greet him.

After a bit of small talk, He Beibei immediately pulled out her report card, presenting it to Chen Bin like she was seeking approval.

"Take a look. These are the results of our study sessions!"

After looking it over, Chen Bin nodded repeatedly.

He Beibei had ranked 32nd in her class. Although still below average, considering that Tianhai No.1 Middle School was a prestigious school, it was quite an improvement.

"Not bad. What do you want as a reward?"

Chen Bin thought she’d ask for something to eat, drink, or play with, but to his surprise, He Beibei started shaking his arm.

"Heroic brother, can you come and tutor me every day from now on? When you’re here, I feel so motivated to study."

Her words surprised Chen Bin slightly. After a moment, he shook his head.

"That won’t be possible. I won’t be staying in Qingshi County much longer."

Eyes wide, He Beibei’s young face was full of shock.

"Where are you going?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, probably to Dragon Mountain."

Frowning slightly, Zheng Najiao looked deeply worried.

"Dragon Mountain isn’t a good place. Why would they suddenly transfer you there?"

"The higher-ups said I’ve done good work and want to send me out for more experience."

Just after Chen Bin finished speaking, He Beibei began to sob.

"Can’t you stay?"

Though this little girl liked to tease him sometimes, with her mischievous and lively personality, Chen Bin had grown quite fond of her.

But even as he felt a pang in his heart, he still shook his head.

"No, this is a decision made by the city. I must follow the arrangement of the organization."

"Then who will tutor me after you leave? I don’t want to keep being at the bottom."

"Beibei, studying is inherently lonely. I can help answer your questions, but your phone can also serve that purpose. So you need to set your mindset right. Stick to the current learning methods, and you’ll definitely make even greater progress in the future."

"Excuses! You just don’t want to be with me anymore, so you’re making that up. I don’t believe you!"

With that, He Beibei snatched her report card and stormed off into her room, wailing loudly.

Listening to his daughter’s cries, He Chaoping felt a sharp pain in his heart.

Though he appeared to be strict with He Beibei, she was, after all, his only daughter.

Paternal love might lack the tenderness of maternal love, but it carried immense depth.

Gritting his teeth, He Chaoping looked at Chen Bin.

"If you really don’t want to leave, I can figure something out for you. After all, with my reputation, there must be someone in the province willing to help..."