Li Yang pulled Zhao Ran into the house, then locked the door and ignored the bastards outside.
"Damn it, a bunch of sycophants and gigolos, so annoying!" Li Yang cursed as he entered the room. He looked up and froze. Who else could it be but Ye Qing and Mayor Ye sitting on the sofa, chatting intimately with his parents?
Chapter 434: The Top Scorer in the College Entrance Examination Brings Glory to His Family
"Damn it, a bunch of sycophants and gigolos, so annoying!" Li Yang cursed as he entered the room. He looked up and froze. Who else could it be but Ye Qing and Mayor Ye sitting on the sofa, chatting intimately with his parents?
Li Yang's parents were also quite frightened, secretly glaring at him. "You little brat, don't you have eyes? How dare you swear in front of the mayor!"
Mayor Ye Qing smiled warmly, seemingly oblivious to Li Yang's behavior. However, aside from being shocked by him, Li Yang's eyes were mainly fixed on the beautiful woman sitting beside him; it would be no exaggeration to describe her as noble, elegant, and stunningly beautiful.
She exudes an air of noble elegance that is untouchable and unapproachable, even as she sits casually. Her phoenix eyes gleam with a calm and composed demeanor, revealing her to be a stunning beauty with exceptional poise and figure.
Li Yang's feelings for her had transcended mere appearance and temperament, rising to a deeper level of intimacy, almost a communion of souls. It was clear how awe-inspiring Li Yang was; he felt as if he had been pierced and struck by lightning.
"You must be Li Yang? This is my daughter, Ye Ziyan. She's also at Jiangdong University, a sophomore this year, studying classical literature! I guess you'll be alumni in the future!" Ye Qing ignored Li Yang's thunderstruck expression. After all, her daughter was indeed outstanding, as every man who saw her felt. To say that Li Yang was much better than most men was an understatement; at least he was just in a daze, but his gaze was pure and clean, without the lustful light that few men possess.
Besides, what kind of relationship do the two have? He naturally feels very close to them!
"Shh...you scared me to death! Mayor Ye, you didn't even give me a heads-up before coming to my house, so I could have been prepared! You scared me to death!" Li Yang casually pulled Zhao Ran to sit down on the sofa to the side. He looked relaxed and at ease.
His words really scared his parents. How could he talk to the mayor like that? He has no manners at all!
"How audacious indeed." Ye Ziyan, who had been sitting still, suddenly said softly, her voice as clear and melodious as the sound of fine jade being struck.
Ye Ziyan, Ye Qing's beloved daughter, is a woman of great learning and exceptional wisdom. She is well-versed in political intrigue and strategy, and Ye Qing often discusses his problems with her.
Ye Qing would naturally not hide anything from his precious daughter about Li Yang; on the contrary, Ye Qing knew less about Li Yang than Ye Ziyan did.
After all, their priorities are different. Ye Qing wants Li Yang's ability to control the underworld and work for him.
Besides knowing these things, Ye Ziyan also had a deep understanding of Li Yang's gossip. She was adept at discerning a person's character from small things, and had collected a great deal of gossip and tidbits about Li Yang, giving her a very thorough understanding of him.
I'm quite surprised today that such a shameless person actually achieved the top score in the college entrance examination. Speaking of which, her grades were also excellent back then, but she only managed to get third place.
Whether she was dissatisfied or simply curious, she could no longer suppress her curiosity about Li Yang. She no longer wanted to study him from behind the scenes, but rather wanted to meet him face to face.
"Li Yang, how can you talk like that!" Dad immediately reprimanded him sternly.
Mayor Ye quickly waved his hand and said, "It's alright. I like young people like this, especially since he's just a kid. I just came to offer my congratulations to this year's top scorer in the college entrance examination and have a chat. It's nothing, don't be shy!"
"Mayor, you're so approachable!" Dad forced a smile. Mayor Ye could say that, but he certainly didn't believe it.
"I'm just a little curious why you, the top scorer in the college entrance examination, didn't choose Tsinghua University or Peking University, but instead chose Jiangdong University?" Mayor Ye looked at Li Yang with a teasing expression. He could naturally guess a lot about this.
Li Yang's base is in Jiangdong City, and Ye Qing is also the mayor of Jiangdong City. Moreover, Li Yang has largely fulfilled their agreement. Now, the power of Cai Lan's group has been gradually weakened. With the addition of Zhao Yunlong, Xue Tao, and many other people related to Li Yang, as well as the gangs that Li Yang has cracked down on, the strength of Cai Lan's faction has been greatly weakened in a subtle way.
Now that the municipal government's power has greatly increased, Ye Qing's voice at the Standing Committee meetings has become increasingly authoritative.
Many wavering officials have begun to favor him, and his initial situation of being heavily suppressed and submissive has greatly improved.
Li Yang made a great contribution.
Moreover, he knew that Li Yang was a womanizer and a rogue, and definitely wouldn't like a restrictive life. The saying "better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of an ox" applies here.
Besides, Jiangdong University is one of the top universities in the country, so it's only natural for Li Yang to stay here.
"As a resident of Jiangdong City, of course I love the city I live in. I love every blade of grass and every tree in Jiangdong. I grew up drinking the water of Jiangdong and under the care of Mayor Ye. Even if I have achieved a little success, I dare not be arrogant. I still need to work hard to continue to improve and repay Jiangdong!" Li Yang said in a grand and righteous manner.
Ye Ziyan shook her head slightly. This man really had a silver tongue. If she believed him, she would be sold out and still have to count the money for him!
Zhao Ran blushed, her eyes filled with admiration. She was incredibly excited; Li Yang was so handsome, she couldn't even have imagined saying that.
Ye Ziyan had sharp eyes and saw through the girl's thoughts at a glance. As the most beautiful girl in Jiangdong University, she understood the girl's mind very well.
I couldn't help but sigh inwardly; another young girl had fallen for him. This guy is a devil, a devil who specifically preys on women.
"Hahaha... Great! I'm still hoping that Jiangdong University will surpass Beimu and Qingshui because of you. I'm even more looking forward to your contributions to Jiangdong!" Ye Qing laughed heartily, feeling very pleased.
Li Yang looks like a kid who's not even twenty years old, but his cocky demeanor is something even a seasoned veteran like him can't help but like. Most importantly, he's one of his own and doesn't take credit for anything.
He really likes it!
My parents were all smiles. "What a great thing our son said! He's definitely living up to our good genes. Good genes are good indeed!"
What followed was a lot of official jargon and platitudes. Ye Qing was naturally embarrassed to say that he knew Li Yang and had a good business relationship with him, since that would seem a bit frivolous and beneath him. After all, he was the mayor of a city, while Li Yang was at most known as a "top scorer in the college entrance examination."
Of course, this one title alone made Li Yang famous throughout the country. He was a household name in the neighborhood, a role model for parents in educating their children, and the focus of envy, jealousy, and hatred.
His hidden strength is unknown to the world; what is known is only within a very small circle, much like the six powerful families in China that are above the government—something ordinary people simply cannot imagine.
But they truly exist, like gods. Ordinary people are no different from ants in their eyes. Even if they really exist, with their abilities, mortals would never be able to discover them, no matter how hard they try.
Chapter 435: Beautiful young girl
But they truly exist, like gods. Ordinary people are no different from ants in their eyes. Even if they really exist, with their abilities, mortals would never be able to discover them, no matter how hard they try.
Therefore, it would seem very strange for Mayor Ye to say such a thing. And that's exactly the feeling Li Yang wanted. He turned away those reporters today because he didn't want to become famous. Otherwise, if he became a big celebrity, people might dig up his childhood bedwetting incident.
That was so painful.
Ye Ziyan didn't waste any words, but simply sat quietly to one side. Her elegant demeanor as a lady from a prominent family was captivating and enviable. Even without speaking, her presence was impossible to ignore.
After seeing them off, Zhao Ran accompanied Li Yang out the door. The reporters who had been waiting at the entrance tried to approach to get a better look, but these people who made their living by looking at things immediately recognized Mayor Ye and scattered like mice before a cat, not daring to get close.
Just before getting into the car, Ye Ziyan said seemingly casually, "After all these things, I believe Li Yang, you are a genius! By the way, do you know anything about computers?"
Li Yang looked at her bright, sparkling eyes, and asked in surprise, "What do you mean?"