booktalesy Chapter 390 The Woman Who Plays Hard to Get
Chapter 390 The Woman Who Plays Hard to Get
Liao Shanshan deliberately hesitated before asking, "What about Secretary Yuan...?"
Jiang Xiaohua waved his hand: "I know what to do with Secretary Yuan."
Shanshan, you've been with me for so many years, you should know that I never do anything I'm not sure about.
I don't deny that Secretary Yuan has been kind to me.
But gratitude is gratitude, and self-interest is self-interest.
You should understand this principle.
Jiang Xiaohua took a drag of his cigarette, the smoke swirling around him: "Shanshan, I'm telling you all this because I consider you one of my own."
Think about it, you've worked your way up from waiter to deputy manager at Qingyan Hotel for so many years, what did you rely on?
"Isn't it all thanks to me? If I fall, or get marginalized, do you think you can still hold onto this position?"
Jiang Xiaohua's words were both an attempt to win him over and a threat.
"Director Jiang, I understand. I owe everything I have today to your guidance and support. I will do whatever you ask me to do."
"That's right." Jiang Xiaohua nodded in satisfaction. "Shanshan, don't worry, as long as I'm in Qingyan, I won't let you suffer any losses."
Keep trying to figure things out for Wu Zhiyuan. Remember, don't rush, but be steady.
Get closer little by little, and gradually lower his guard.
Once he gets used to you, the opportunity will naturally come.
"I see."
"Shanshan, Secretary Yuan wants to have an in-depth discussion with you tonight. You can bring up your desire to be promoted to hotel manager when the time is right."
I sincerely hope you become the hotel manager, but as you know, the manager is also one of Secretary Yuan's people, and sometimes she ignores me. I hope she leaves.
Jiang Xiaohua's words contained a lot of information.
Liao Shanshan had always thought that the current hotel manager, Liu Yun, was Jiang Xiaohua's man, but she never expected that the conflict between the two was so great.
Liao Shanshan tentatively asked, "Manager Liu, she..."
"Don't mention her." Jiang Xiaohua waved his hand. "Liu Yun is an ungrateful person."
I was the one who promoted her from the position of head of housekeeping back then, but now she's all grown up and doesn't respect me anymore.
"Because of his connection with Secretary Yuan, he sometimes doesn't even give me face."
Jiang Xiaohua paused for a moment, then said, "Shanshan, I hope you can take Liu Yun's place. You are not an ungrateful person."
At that moment, the half-closed door to the lounge was pushed open.
Yuan Jin came in carrying a teacup.
The dinner party over there has ended.
"What are you talking about? Why have you been talking for so long?" His gaze was on Jiang Xiaohua and Liao Shanshan.
Jiang Xiaohua chuckled, "Secretary Yuan wants to hear women's private conversations too?"
Yuan Jin smiled and didn't press the matter.
He sat down on the sofa, keeping a certain distance from Liao Shanshan.
Jiang Xiaohua tactfully stood up: "Secretary Yuan, I've come to see how Lao Liao is settling County Chief Chen and Director Deng."
Yuan Jin nodded.
Before leaving, Jiang Xiaohua instructed Liao Shanshan, "Shanshan, you keep Secretary Yuan company and have a chat. I'm leaving now."
After saying that, she winked at Liao Shanshan and turned to leave the lounge.
Yuan Jin crossed her legs and stared at Liao Shanshan like a hunter eyeing its prey.
"Is your headache any better?"
"I'm feeling much better, thank you for your concern, Secretary Yuan."
"What did Xiaohua just say to you?"
Liao Shanshan decided to tell part of the truth: "Director Jiang taught me how to get close to Wu Zhiyuan."
Liao Shanshan described "seduction" as "approaching".
Yuan Jin didn't ask any more questions. Instead, she picked up a room key and handed it to Liao Shanshan: "Room 108 in the villa. You go first, I'll be there later."
Liao Shanshan looked troubled: "Secretary Yuan, I've started my period."
Yuan Jin asked with a hint of doubt, "Really?"
"Really, Secretary Yuan. I came today, so I'm not feeling well and have a headache. I'm so sorry to have spoiled your fun."
Yuan Jin was somewhat disappointed. After a moment of silence, he stared at Liao Shanshan's mouth.
Liao Shanshan's lips were painted with lipstick, appearing full and moist under the soft light.
Yuan Jin stood up and said in an unquestionable tone, "You'll be going up later."
"I, I..." Liao Shanshan wanted to refuse, but when she thought of the hotel manager's position, she held back.
"What's wrong?" Yuan Jin asked with a stern face.
"Secretary Yuan, you see, I've been the deputy manager of the hotel for several years now, and I've always worked diligently. I'd like to advance further and serve the leaders better."
Yuan Jin paused for a moment, then uttered five words: "Let's talk about it later."
Liao Shanshan poured out her grievances.
If you go to room 108, you will not only suffer Yuan Jin's perverted torture, but you will also be exposed if you lie that you have your period.
Because her period never came.
If Yuan Jin discovers that she is lying, what will happen?
She said coquettishly, "Secretary Yuan, I'm really not available today. I'm afraid I won't be able to serve you well and disappoint you."
"Once my period is over, I promise I'll take good care of you."
Yuan Jin snorted coldly: "If you're not feeling well, then get some rest. But remember, some opportunities, once missed, are gone forever."
"The position of hotel manager isn't something you can just get by wishing for it."
Then, Yuan Jin turned and left.
Liao Shanshan shook her head with a wry smile, deciding to go and cling to Wu Zhiyuan's coattails instead.
……
Jiang Xiaohua had just come out of the lounge when she happened to see Liao Jinshen.
Liao Jinshen drank quite a bit that night, and when he saw Jiang Xiaohua, his eyes gleamed with lewd light.
Jiang Xiaohua is forty years old. What kind of men hasn't she seen?
She saw through Liao Jinshen's thoughts at the dinner table.
"There's a teahouse at the resort. I'll invite you for tea. Director Jiang, please don't refuse."
Jiang Xiaohua scoffed inwardly.
Over the years, she's seen all kinds of men. She's worked her way up from a lowly waitress at Qingyan Hotel to a section-level cadre. The number of men she's slept with is in the hundreds.
A young punk who was just promoted to deputy section chief, relying on his family's wealth, does whatever he wants and wants to sleep with her tonight?
However, after thinking about it again, she didn't refuse.
Liao Chenggong had deep roots in Qingyan, with businesses all over the county, and was very wealthy.
Liao Jinshen is his son; there's no harm in getting along with someone like that.
"Since Section Chief Liao personally invited me, how could I dare refuse?" Jiang Xiaohua smiled charmingly, her eyes sparkling with the allure of a mature woman. "I was just thinking of going to the teahouse to sober up. Lead the way, Section Chief Liao."
Liao Jinshen was overjoyed to see Jiang Xiaohua readily agree.
Looks like there's something going on tonight.
He had long heard that Jiang Xiaohua was a well-known mistress of an official in Qingyan, possessing a charm that could drive men crazy.
He also wanted to try it out.
The tea room in the resort was decorated quite elegantly, with bamboo curtains hanging low and sandalwood incense wafting in the air.
The two sat facing each other at the tea table. A waiter came in to prepare tea, but Liao Jinshen waved him away.
Liao Jinshen fiddled with the tea set with an air of expertise. "Director Jiang, I've studied tea ceremony. I'll show you my skills today."
Jiang Xiaohua leaned back in her chair, crossed her legs, and watched him busy with a half-smile.
"Jin Shen, where are County Chief Chen and Director Deng?"
Liao Jinshen grinned wickedly: "They're having a good time with some beautiful girls. Several new girls have arrived at the resort, they're very pretty. A night of passion is worth a thousand pieces of gold."
"Jin Shen, why didn't you go? Don't young people prefer these kinds of things?"
"Those ordinary women can't compare to Director Jiang. A mature woman like Director Jiang is the most charming."
Jiang Xiaohua covered her mouth and chuckled: "You child, your words are as sweet as honey."
"You praised my taste at the dinner table, and now you're doing it again?"
"I'm telling the truth." Liao Jinshen brought over the brewed tea and sat down in the chair next to Jiang Xiaohua, no longer facing each other.
"Director Jiang, a woman's age is a secret, and I shouldn't ask, but I can't help it. Are you thirty years old this year?"
Jiang Xiaohua laughed so hard she almost fell over: "Jin Shen, you really know how to talk. I wish I were really thirty years old."
Liao Jinshen feigned surprise: "Director Jiang, are you not over thirty?"
"Jin Shen, you're really good with words. No wonder those girls like you."
"Director Jiang, you have fair skin, a great figure, and a pleasant voice. Compared to you, all the young girls in the county pale in comparison."
Jiang Xiaohua picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said with a smile, "Jin Shen, with that mouth of yours, you must have fooled quite a few young girls, right?"
"I'm way past the age of listening to such sweet talk."
"Director Jiang, I swear, everything I said was from the bottom of my heart!" Liao Jinshen moved closer and smelled the faint perfume on Jiang Xiaohua, mixed with the scent of a mature woman, which made him a little distracted.
"Director Jiang, in my eyes, you are much more charming than those young girls."
They're too naive, they know nothing. You're different, you understand men, you understand romance, like a ripe peach, the slightest touch releases its juiciness and endless flavor.
This statement is quite explicit and carries a strong implication.
Jiang Xiaohua looked at Liao Jinshen with a half-smile: "It seems that Section Chief Liao is quite knowledgeable about ripe peaches."
However, this peach of mine isn't so easily touched.
Her words were both a rejection and a flirtation.
This coy attitude is very effective against arrogant young people like Liao Jinshen.
Liao Jinshen's competitive spirit was indeed aroused, and he became bolder. He tentatively grabbed Jiang Xiaohua's hand and said, "Director Jiang, I know you have high standards and ordinary men don't meet your expectations."
But I, Liao Jinshen, am different. I have the backing of the Daling Group. I am young, rich, energetic, and have plenty of money.
Most importantly, I appreciate women like you. Stay with me, and I guarantee you won't regret it.
Jiang Xiaohua chuckled and said, "Jin Shen, the way you're saying it makes it sound like you're going to keep me as a mistress."
Do you know my real age? I'm forty!
Age isn't a problem. The key is whether the feeling is right. I feel especially right with you.
Jiang Xiaohua sneered inwardly.
Liao Jinshen's skills were nothing compared to hers, like a child who hadn't been weaned.
But instead of pointing it out, she deliberately asked, "Then tell me, what makes it feel right?"
Liao Jinshen swallowed hard and moved closer. "I just really want to be close to you. From the first time I saw you, I..."
Jiang Xiaohua deliberately teased, "What are you thinking about?"
I just want to hug you.
Jiang Xiaohua didn't push Liao Jinshen's hand away. Instead, she turned slightly to the side, pressing her curvaceous body closer to him, and said in a sweet voice, "Just want a hug? Jinshen, at your age, full of youthful vigor, is your thinking that simple?"
These words are tantamount to adding fuel to the fire.
Liao Jinshen felt a surge of heat rush to his head. The scent emanating from Jiang Xiaohua, a mixture of perfume, tobacco, and the unique aroma of a mature woman, made him infatuated.
He could no longer restrain himself. With a sudden movement, he pulled Jiang Xiaohua up from the chair and held her tightly in his arms. His lips brushed haphazardly against her face and neck as he mumbled, "Of course not... Director Jiang, I want you... right now..."