430: Chapter 430 Tang Yuqiao

This was somewhat inconsistent with the HD Group's development policy.

Their usual practice was to have the houses nearly sold out as soon as the community's main gates were built. When had they ever encountered a situation like this? Now, the sales office and the grand gates were completed, and construction on the residential complex had begun, yet pre-sales were not being approved.

The manager of the Dongjiang City branch of HD Group was named Tang Yuqiao. She was a great beauty, around thirty years old, with a lovely face and a great figure, looking like a ripe peach.

It was said that she came from the HD Group's song and dance troupe and was highly regarded by Boss Xu. She was also very close to the Young Master Xu. Her position as manager of the Dongjiang City branch was merely a way to gain experience, and she would return to the HD Group headquarters within a year or two.

The Manager's Office.

Tang Yuqiao listened to her subordinate's report, her brow furrowing slightly.

"Did the Housing Bureau really say that?"

"Yes. We met with the head of the Dongjiang City Housing Bureau and even gave him a kickback, but that's exactly what they said. The buildings must be topped out before pre-sales can begin."

Tang Yuqiao waved her hand impatiently. "Fine, I understand. You may go now."

After watching her subordinates leave, Tang Yuqiao fell into deep thought. Having to top out the buildings before pre-selling definitely wouldn't work; they needed to start pre-sales immediately. Since the Housing Bureau didn't have the authority to change this, she decided to go see Mayor Liu Wenming.

Although Tang Yuqiao had been in office for less than a month, she had strong social skills and had already dealt with many leaders in Dongjiang City, including Mayor Liu.

She believed that as long as Mayor Liu gave the nod in his capacity as mayor, starting pre-sales shouldn't be a problem.

"Mayor Liu, you're so busy."

Tang Yuqiao arrived at Mayor Liu's office and, seeing him seemingly buried in reviewing documents, took the initiative to speak.

She walked over with a swaying gait.

Mayor Liu caught a whiff of a fragrant breeze and glanced at Tang Yuqiao, thinking to himself that this woman certainly understood men. Dressing like that, what man could resist?

He couldn't help but steal a few more glances.

Black stockings, white shirt.

That pair of beautiful legs was attractive enough on its own, but wearing black stockings made them even more eye-catching. Crucially, her skirt ended above the knee, her hips were rounded, and the buttons of her white shirt seemed unable to contain what was underneath, looking as if they might pop open at any moment.

Tang Yuqiao noted Mayor Liu's reaction and smiled inwardly; she was very aware of her own charm.

"Mayor Liu, I have a small favor to ask of you."

Mayor Liu put down his fountain pen. "General Manager Tang, what is it? Please, speak."

Tang Yuqiao said, "Mayor Liu, our HD Group recognizes the development potential of Dongjiang City and has developed the city's largest and highest-standard residential project. However, we've run into trouble with the pre-sales..."

After listening, Mayor Liu put on a businesslike expression. "General Manager Tang, I am also powerless in this matter. The pre-sale policy in Dongjiang City was established by Secretary Qin. Even as mayor, I cannot give you a green light on this."

Tang Yuqiao acted coquettishly. "Mayor Liu, as the grand mayor, surely you have this much authority. Please just help me out; I'll reward you handsomely."

As she spoke, she took Mayor Liu's arm and gave it a gentle shake.

Mayor Liu felt a bit distracted, especially as his arm could feel that startling elasticity. If it were anyone else, he would have pushed them away with a serious face long ago, but Tang Yuqiao was too beautiful; any man would find her hard to resist.

Suddenly, an idea flashed through Mayor Liu's mind.

Right, why hadn't I thought of that before!

That man named Qin is young and full of vigor. It might be difficult to make him slip up with money, but what about beauty?

Someone as beautiful as Tang Yuqiao should be hard for Qin to resist. If he makes a mistake regarding women, I can use that against him, and his position as Municipal Party Secretary will be lost. Then I can become the Municipal Party Secretary...

The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

Yes, that's the play. I must make that man Qin trip up over a woman.

Mayor Liu said, "General Manager Tang, I really can't help you with this, but I can give you a suggestion. As long as you can win over Secretary Qin, then everything will cease to be a problem."

"Really? What kind of person is Secretary Qin? Is he easy to deal with?" Tang Yuqiao's eyes lit up.

She hadn't been manager of the Dongjiang City branch for long and had only seen the Municipal Party Secretary twice; she didn't know Qin Chuan well.

Mayor Liu said, "Secretary Qin is young. You're both young people, so communication should be easy. Secretary Qin is very easy to get along with, especially since he likes female comrades. With how beautiful you are, there will surely be no problem."

These words were quite suggestive.

Tang Yuqiao understood instantly. This was telling her that as long as she utilized her feminine charms, it would be easy to handle Qin Chuan.

If she could win over the Municipal Party Secretary, then getting the green light for everything would be a simple matter.

"Mayor Liu, thank you for showing me the way. I'll go to Secretary Qin's place now. When you have time, I'll treat you to dinner."

Mayor Liu smiled. "How about tonight? We can chat some more."

Tang Yuqiao agreed immediately. "Alright, it's a deal then. Let's have dinner tonight."

Watching Tang Yuqiao leave with her swaying hips, his gaze lingering on her rounded backside, Mayor Liu felt a slight heat in his heart.

In his position, he had certainly seen many beauties, but not many like Tang Yuqiao. If he could get her into bed, it would surely be wonderful beyond words.

Tang Yuqiao went to Qin Chuan's office.

She brought out all her charm, but the effect seemed limited. Qin Chuan did not relent, let alone give her the green light.

As she left the Municipal Party Secretary's office, Tang Yuqiao thought to herself, 'I don't believe I can't win you over. Just wait, I'll make sure you fall for me.'

This setback actually sparked her fighting spirit. She was indignant; the greater the difficulty, the more she wanted to conquer Qin Chuan.

I don't believe there's a cat in this world that doesn't like fish.

That evening.

Tang Yuqiao and Mayor Liu had dinner together.

In a luxury private room of a high-end restaurant in Dongjiang City, the two of them chatted pleasantly as they ate.

"General Manager Tang, what did Secretary Qin say?"

Tang Yuqiao said, "Mayor Liu, you lied to me. Secretary Qin is not easy to deal with at all. He acted completely businesslike and said that since there's a system in place, things must be done according to the rules. Even as the Municipal Party Secretary, he cannot violate them."

Mayor Liu smiled. "General Manager Tang, Secretary Qin is just saying that. You mustn't take it seriously. Once he gets a taste of the benefits, he'll definitely give you the green light."

Tang Yuqiao deeply agreed with this.

It wasn't her first time dealing with officials; she knew well that many of them said one thing while doing another behind the scenes.

There were also some officials who appeared dignified on the surface but were actually filthier than anyone could imagine in private.

The two of them continued to talk as they ate.

Mayor Liu offered Tang Yuqiao many "clever tricks" and gave her a lot of encouragement.