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

Jiang Yiming eventually went downstairs.

At this moment, only Ding Nan was downstairs.

"Mayor Ding, what brings you here?"

"I came whenever I wanted."

Ding Nan said coquettishly, "What, are you planning to make me stand here forever without inviting me up to sit down?"

"I have family members at home, so it's not very convenient."

Jiang Yiming changed the subject, saying, "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Let's find a place, I'll treat you to a meal?"

Actually, he was home alone, but he didn't want to bring Ding Nan in. What if she suddenly became a beast and pounced on him? Should he resist or not?

If you don't resist, you'll lose your innocence.

If you resist, and the other party says, "If you dare to resist, I'll make you rape me," then he'll be in deep trouble.

Although the chances of this happening are slim, after all, Ding Nan is the mayor.

But a low probability doesn't mean it won't happen.

Just like he never expected the other party to come all the way from Linjiang to Xinping County.

Even with such a crazy woman, he still didn't dare to gamble.

"Do you have family at home? Your girlfriend?"

"No, my mother came over today."

"Oh."

Ding Nan reached out and took Jiang Yiming's hand: "Let's take a walk together."

"Walking around is fine, but isn't it a bit inappropriate with so many people?"

Jiang Yiming pointed to his hand.

"mean."

Ding Nan let go of Jiang Yiming's hand and walked side by side with him along the roadside.

When they arrived at a secluded spot, Ding Nan looked up at the handsome and tall Jiang Yiming and said, "Yiming, come with me to Linjiang. I guarantee I'll make you the county party secretary within two years!"

"Not only that, you can also have me. From now on, you will have everything you want in Linjiang City."

"Yiming, kiss me."

As she spoke, she pressed her delicate body against Jiang Yiming's, her sexy red lips moving closer to his mouth.

Jiang Yiming was surprised that Ding Nan would be so proactive and bold, and he subconsciously pushed her away.

Ding Nan was pushed back a few steps.

"Yes, I'm sorry, Mayor Ding, I didn't mean to."

"Yiming, I really like your pride. You're like a wild horse that drives me crazy and makes me fall head over heels for you."

Ding Nan was not angry at all; instead, she squeezed her legs together tightly, and a ripple of emotion stirred within her.

Jiang Yiming was somewhat taken aback. Was this woman really that wild?

He took a deep breath and said, "Mayor Ding, I've made myself very clear. There's no possibility between us. You should find someone else. With your power, what kind of man can't you find?"

"No matter how good other people are, they can't compare to you. Who made you take up residence in my heart?"

Ding Nan pleaded, "Yiming, I only want to have physical intimacy with you. I will never disturb your life. Can't you even grant me this one wish?"

Jiang Yiming remained silent.

This is actually a test for him.

It would be a lie to say that he was not swayed at all by such a temptation.

Although Ding Nan is a bit older, she still holds great power and uses high-end skincare products. Her skin is fair and she still retains her charm and allure.

In addition, she is already very tall, and the position of mayor further enhances her charm. Faced with such irresistible temptation, few men could resist her willpower and remain unmoved.

Moreover, the other party also promised the position of county party secretary.

This offer is too tempting. If Ding Nan were to announce it, her door would probably be smashed down.

However, Jiang Yiming ultimately let reason prevail over desire.

Putting aside the fact that he already has a lot of connections and resources thanks to his memories from his previous life, he has no worries about getting promoted.

Take Ding Nan, for example; she's someone you absolutely shouldn't mess with.

Although he didn't know how she got divorced, judging from her intense gaze, her needs were too strong; she couldn't possibly endure loneliness and only had feelings for him.

They say that at thirty one is like a wolf, at forty like a tiger, and at fifty one can suck up the earth while sitting still.

At such an age, with such intense desire, she and her husband have already experienced the sweetness of intimacy, so it's impossible for her to endure loneliness.

In addition, she wields great power, and with a wave of her hand, countless young men would willingly kneel at her feet.

I don't want to become one of her playthings.

Jiang Yiming guessed that Ding Nan's lingering feelings for him were not because he was incredibly handsome and irresistible to her.

It must be someone of Ding Nan's status and position who likes to be in control.

The more unattainable something is, the more one desires it.

And it was precisely because he repeatedly refused her that her desire to possess him was further aroused.

After figuring this out, Jiang Yiming raised his head and said resolutely, "I'm sorry, I can't."

"Mayor Ding, I'll have the driver take you home. You should go back."

"No need, I have my own car."

Ding Nan's expression turned cold, and she turned around abruptly.

Jiang Yiming followed at a distance, as it was dark and he was worried that something might happen to the other person.

He was relieved to see Ding Nan's secretary drive over to pick her up, and then turned back.

Sitting in the car, Ding Nan watched Jiang Yiming's departing figure and said to her secretary, "Return to Linjiang."

We arrived in Linjiang at around 2 a.m.

Ding Nan changed out of her already damp undergarments and made a phone call.

"You have twenty minutes. If you can get there in time, you will be able to take up the post of deputy secretary of the county party committee next month."

"Yes, Mayor Ding, I'll be right there."

Eighteen minutes later, a man arrived, panting heavily.

"Mayor Ding, I've arrived. What are your instructions?"

"Push me."

The man paused for a moment, but stood still, not daring to move.

"Are you deaf? Push me, push me hard."

Although the man understood, he didn't dare to push Ding Nan hard. After all, she was the mayor. If he angered her, he would not only lose his position as deputy secretary, but he would also have difficulty keeping his current position as deputy director of the municipal party committee office.

"Where's your manliness? Can't you be a little tougher? A little rougher, just say no to my demands?"

Ding Nan said with disgust, "What a piece of trash! What's the difference between you and a good-for-nothing?"

The man dared not refute, and continued to smile ingratiatingly.

Although Ding Nan was disappointed, she figured the other person was still a man, so she lay down on the sofa and let him study the writing of the character '昆' with her.

The next morning, as soon as Jiang Yiming arrived at his office, he saw Deng Liwei waiting there.

"Director Deng, you've arrived so early."

“Secretary Jiang, you instructed me to come today, so I naturally dared not delay. I was afraid that there would be too many people wanting to see you and I wouldn’t get a turn, so I came a little early.”

Deng Liwei smiled and said, "Secretary, this is honey that my cousin-in-law collected. It's pure, natural, and pollution-free. You can brew it with warm water whenever you have time. It has the effects of nourishing and protecting the liver and relieving fatigue."

"Director Liwei is very thoughtful."

Jiang Yiming didn't refuse; a pound or two of honey wasn't much.

"It's nothing valuable, but I would be honored if you, Secretary, wouldn't mind."

Deng Liwei helped open the door, poured water and made tea, and even offered to wipe the table and mop the floor for Jiang Yiming.