The next morning, Chen Bin called Lu Cailian to his office.
She smiled and asked, "Getting me here so early, what's the matter?"
Chen Bin gestured for her to sit down, "Of course it's a lifelong matter!"
The smile faded as Lu Cailian's eyebrows furrowed, and her expression became somewhat stiff.
"What do you mean by that?"
"Your career is quite successful. Don't you want to resolve your single status?"
Lu Cailian immediately replied, "Apart from you, I won't marry anyone!"
The life she had with her ex-husband was a living hell, so Lu Cailian was determined never to marry again.
Sighing, Chen Bin explained.
"Cailian, I'm a non-marriage advocate. I might never marry in this lifetime. Remaining single isn't a solution, you should have a..."
Before he could finish, Lu Cailian interrupted with a wave of her hand.
"I only want you; apart from you, I don't care for any type of man!"
Finding no other option, Chen Bin had to come clean.
"Cailian, I actually have many women. Even if I marry you, I can't break off from others. Can you accept such a marriage?"
Turning her head aside, Lu Cailian didn't speak.
Chen Bin continued, "I know you long for a complete family, refusing other good men because of me is foolish."
With a cold snort, Lu Cailian replied.
"Don't think I don't know, you're introducing me to someone just to gain more benefits from Cheng Liusha."
Upon hearing this, Chen Bin's expression also turned stiff.
"I admit there would be benefits, but Secretary Cheng may soon take a position in the Imperial Capital. Don't you want to be the wife of a national leader?"
"Sorry, I'm not interested!"
Lu Cailian stood up directly, angrily chiding Chen Bin.
"I still say, marry me or I stay single for life. Tell Cheng Liusha to give up!"
With that, she stormed out, slamming the door.
Silently watching Lu Cailian leave, Chen Bin felt as if his heart was sliced with a knife.
Clearly, she genuinely liked him.
Even with other women outside, Lu Cailian didn't care.
Sending away a woman who truly loves him is sheer heartlessness.
But with Cheng Liusha in high office, Chen Bin didn't want to give up such a big opportunity.
How could he manage to achieve both?
From that day, Cheng Liusha would frequently call Chen Bin.
Each time inquiring about the matchmaking with Lu Cailian.
The pressure on Chen Bin grew immense, yet he couldn't come up with a solution, leaving him somewhat bewildered.
Then, amidst Chen Bin's chaos, half a month later, Shen Xue hurriedly ran into his office.
"Something terrible has happened!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Bin frowned immediately.
"What is it?"
"During the airing of 'Political Inquiry Yanxi', someone in the live broadcast room cursed Secretary Cheng. Although the director cut the call, but..."
Suddenly standing up, Chen Bin looked shocked.
"What? Someone cursed Secretary Cheng?! What was the crew doing?"
"The phone calls are pre-screened, even the director didn't know why the caller acted like this. And 'Political Inquiry Yanxi' is live, there are many uncontrollable factors, so..."
Before Shen Xue could finish, Chen Bin's desk phone rang.
Upon answering, Cheng Liusha's annoyed voice came through.
"What's going on over there?"
Chen Bin hurriedly explained, "Secretary Cheng, I only just learned about it, I'm heading to resolve it now. After clarifying everything, I'll report back to you."
Just as the phone was hung up, it rang again.
After answering, an aggressive voice questioned.
"Chen Bin, what are you doing? How did you let such a call get through?"
Feeling unfamiliar with the voice, Chen Bin asked, "Who are you?"
"I'm Minister Yang Linke from the Provincial Committee Propaganda Department, you..."
Knowing the call was a gloating one, Chen Bin directly hung up, heading to the 'Political Inquiry Yanxi' crew.
Those involved knew they'd made a big mistake, so had hung their heads hoping for reprimand.
Chen Bin didn't bother with them, "Replay the segment where the insults were made!"
Staff immediately pulled out a computer, replaying the broadcast content.
The host held a microphone and asked, "Hello citizen, what content are you questioning this time?"
"Cheng Liusha you son of a b***h, with a mess like yours, you still became Provincial Committee Secretary. I..."
Before the caller finished, the rest was cut off.
Chen Bin was furious, slamming his hand on the computer screen.
"Call the police immediately! Find out who that b*****d is that made the call!"
Soon, the Public Security Bureau sent personnel.
After investigation, it was found the call was hacked.
The original phone owner was a retired old lady who didn't know Cheng Liusha.
Learning this, Chen Bin felt his blood boiling with rage.
If the person who insulted Cheng Liusha could be found, they'd naturally take the blame.
But now, unable to find them, the responsibility lies with the TV station.
Chen Bin also knew the crew didn't want this to happen, finding a scapegoat feels unfair.
Yet without someone to step forward, it's utterly impossible.
While Chen Bin was anxious in the office, a knock suddenly came at the door.
This reignited his simmering anger, and he shouted.
"Who is it?!"
Shen Xue was clearly startled, she didn't dare enter, speaking from outside.
"Governor Chen, Minister Yang from the Provincial Committee Propaganda Department is here to see you."
"Tell him I'm not here!"
"But..."
Before Shen Xue could finish, a fierce pounding came at the door.
"Chen Bin, it's Yang Linke, open the door now, hear me?!"
Not wanting to deal with the old man, Chen Bin was surprised he came directly.
He reluctantly opened the door.
Upon entering, Yang Linke coldly sneered.
"What, make a mistake and plan to hide? Why did you hang up on me just now?!"
Chen Bin felt Yang Linke was like Xiao Cong, climbing to Propaganda Minister through seniority.
Otherwise, rising ranks wouldn't be so slow.
Having been rivals before, he was blunt.
"What's wrong with hanging up? I have things to attend to, don't add to my chaos."
Yang Linke came seeking accountability, but didn't expect Chen Bin to dismiss him.
Instantly, his anger surged.
"I'm your leader, it's your work that's problematic, shouldn't I call to inquire? And is this your attitude when speaking to your superior?!"