The Official Ladder: I ascend to the pinnacle of power, wielding the power of life and death.

Jiang Yiming knew that Ding Nan's residential area was a luxury community.

But he hadn't truly grasped the meaning of luxury until he stepped into Ding Nan's home.

The walls of the room were adorned with exquisite artworks, and a thick, soft carpet covered the floor. A crystal chandelier on the ceiling cast a gentle glow, illuminating the entire room. In front of the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows, the curtains were slowly drawn back, revealing the beautiful view outside.

The room's decor is simple yet luxurious, with every detail showcasing the owner's taste and status.

The spacious living room is furnished with genuine leather sofas, and there are two steaks and some unidentified food on the coffee table.

Next to the two wine glasses was a bottle of red wine that had just been opened.

Judging from the exquisite packaging box next to it, this bottle of red wine is not cheap.

"Don't just stand there, let's eat and chat."

Ding Nan pushed Jiang Yiming and led him to the sofa.

"Secretary Ding, I've already eaten."

Jiang Yiming said somewhat awkwardly.

"You've already eaten, but I haven't. Sit down and have some with me."

Ding Nan laughed and said, "Also, at work you'll be called by your job title, but at home you can just call me Sister Nan."

"Okay, Sister Ding... Sister Nan."

Jiang Yiming placed the gift aside and sat down on the soft leather sofa.

Ding Nan sat opposite Jiang Yiming. Her silk nightgown was a bit short, revealing her long, beautiful legs below the knees. However, she didn't feel uncomfortable at all, nor did she try to cover them up.

Jiang Yiming was about to speak when he suddenly froze, then hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to look directly at the scenery he shouldn't have seen again.

"Yiming, have a drink with your sister."

Ding Nan poured half a glass of red wine for both Jiang Yiming and herself.

"Sister Nan, I toast you."

Jiang Yiming had no choice but to look up and focus his gaze on Ding Nan's upper body.

It must be said that Ding Nan has a very voluptuous figure, and her bust is quite impressive.

"Thank you for coming to see me, I'm very happy."

Ding Nan took a small sip and smiled, "Eat up, let's chat while we eat."

Jiang Yiming couldn't refuse, so he picked up his knife and fork and began to slowly cut the meat.

"Sister Nan, I've come to see you for two reasons. First, I wanted to visit you since it's been a while. Second, I wanted to recommend someone to you."

"who?"

Ding Nan took a small bite and asked casually.

"Zhao Zhenlin, the head of the Organization Department of Xinping County, is not only capable but also principled, making him a talent worth cultivating. After the previous deputy secretary of the county party committee resigned, he was originally supposed to succeed him, but after comprehensive consideration, the city appointed me as the deputy secretary of the county party committee, and he missed the opportunity. Recently, the city has been studying the issue of cadre adjustment. Although they are preparing to promote him to deputy secretary, the position is very remote, which is not conducive to his future development."

Jiang Yiming smiled and said, "So, I want to recommend him to Sister Nan. If Sister Nan is interested, I'll have him come over."

“There’s no need for him to come. I trust my brother’s recommendation completely.”

Ding Nan stood up, holding her wine glass, and then plopped down next to Jiang Yiming.

A fragrant aroma wafted through the air, making Jiang Yiming a little nervous.

Ding Nan was just over forty years old, with almond-shaped eyes, willow-leaf eyebrows, fair and firm skin, and a voluptuous and alluring figure.

She exudes a blend of heroic spirit and mature womanly charm.

"Thank you, Sister Nan."

Jiang Yiming picked up his wine glass and took a big gulp.

"Your sister has helped you so much, how do you plan to thank her?"

Ding Nan gently blew into Jiang Yiming's ear and said in a soft voice, "How about you repay me with your body?"

"This……"

Jiang Yiming felt a tingling sensation in his ears and didn't know how to answer for a moment.

"Hehehe, you're so easily teased, your face is all red. Could it be that you're still a little boy who hasn't experienced anything like this before?"

Ding Nan's eyes were glazed over, and her face was flushed.

"Sister Nan, I have a girlfriend."

Jiang Yiming defended himself.

"Really? What does your girlfriend do?"

"Still studying."

Jiang Yiming told the truth.

"Oh."

Ding Nan nodded and asked, "You came here this time just for others; don't you have any further thoughts for yourself?"

"Me? I've only been the deputy secretary for a short time, and there's still a lot to do. I don't have any other ideas for the time being."

"Little brother, you're still too young. Do you think you can get promoted just by working hard?"

"If no one speaks up for you, no matter how well you do, you will not be promoted."

Ding Nan laughed and said, "Just like me, if I didn't have connections above me, how could I have become the deputy secretary of Linjiang City?"

"Yiming, listen to your sister and come to Linjiang City. I promise you, I'll promote you to county magistrate next year, and within three years, I'll make you the county party secretary."

“If you stay in Yiyang City, although Ma Qiyun can speak on your behalf, he is, after all, the Minister of the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee, and is still a step below me as the Deputy Secretary. His words may not have any effect. But I am different. I am now the Deputy Secretary and am currently going through the evaluation process. After the Spring Festival, I will become the Mayor, and then I will have more say.”

"If you come to Linjiang City to develop your career, I guarantee you'll rise to the top quickly."

As she spoke, her soft and graceful body slowly leaned against Jiang Yiming's shoulder.

The aroma was enticing, but Jiang Yiming instinctively stood up: "Secretary Ding, we've both had a bit too much to drink. Let's call it a day. I'll head back now."

"Jiang Yiming, once you step out of this door, you won't have a chance to regret it."

Ding Nan was a little angry and said in a deep voice, "You should understand the weight of my position. If I wanted to, there would be more than a reinforced company of young men willing to come into my room every day and have in-depth conversations with me."

"But I just happen to like you. If you could come to Linjiang City and visit my home two or three times a month to have a heart-to-heart talk and have a deep and simple exchange, I dare not say how high an official position you will be, but you will definitely be able to get a deputy director-level position."

"Think about it, how many people are stuck at the deputy director level, while I can get you to that position with ease? What more could you want?"

"Secretary Ding, we've both had too much to drink, and we were both talking nonsense. I didn't hear what you said clearly. That's enough for today, I'll go back now."

No matter how much Ding Nan shouted from behind, Jiang Yiming still rushed out of the room.

Stepping onto the street, the icy wind made Jiang Yiming shiver. Even now, he still felt a little unreal.

He never expected that Ding Nan would have feelings for him.

No wonder every time I visited Ding Nan, I felt that she was being a little too enthusiastic. It turns out that she had long harbored improper thoughts about me!

It's all because I'm too handsome; this has caused unnecessary trouble!

However, he had good self-control. A woman like Ding Nan might be fatally tempting to men who desperately crave power, but her allure to him was limited.

After all, there are many people who will stop at nothing to gain power.

He had heard before that some officials would offer their wives to their superiors for their pleasure in order to get promoted.

Of course, it would be a lie to say that I wasn't tempted at all.

Although Ding Nan is in her early forties, she is very well-maintained, with a round face, fair skin, and a full figure.

It wasn't that she was particularly beautiful, but rather that she exuded a cool and noble aura, which added to her alluring charm.

For many men, conquering a high-ranking female official with such a cool and aloof demeanor is a very rewarding experience.

Of course, the most direct benefit is that the other party can help you get promoted quickly.

This reminded him of a folk rhyme: "A woman three years older, brings you gold. A woman thirty years older, brings you an empire. A woman three hundred years older, brings you elixirs. A woman three thousand years older, ranks among the immortals. A woman thirty thousand years older, is fed by the Queen Mother of the West. A woman three hundred thousand years older, stands before Buddha. A woman three million years older, you rule the immortal realm. A woman thirty million years older, you roam freely through the six realms. A woman three hundred million years older, Pangu is your brother."

Although Ding Nan is almost twenty years older than Jiang Yiming, Ding Nan can give him the 'empire'.

As Ding Nan said, as long as he doesn't make any major mistakes, even if he lies idle for three years, he can still become the county party secretary.

This was a local warlord; in this county, his word was law!

No man doesn't want to be in control!