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A fleeting sense of surprise crossed Gao Qilin's mind, but he quickly regained his composure.

Zhong Xiaoai clapped her hands, and soon someone from the food service area brought over the food and drinks.

Zhong Xiaoai poured a glass for herself and Gao Qilin, then said, "Come on, Gao Qilin, this glass is for you. Thank you for your help to our guidance group during this time."

Gao Qilin decisively clinked glasses with Zhong Xiaoai.

Zhong Xiaoai downed the drink in her glass in one gulp, then a hint of melancholy flashed across her eyes.

Gao Qilin noticed this and asked, "Team Leader Zhong, you called me here today... is there something I can help you with?"

Zhong Xiaoai paused for a moment, then quickly concealed the melancholy in her eyes and said with a wry smile, "I'm afraid you can't help me with this."

after all.

Now that things are settled in Jinghai City, I'll be returning to the capital soon.

My dad told me that after returning to the capital, he might be transferred to Handong Province.

The chance of seeing Gao Qilin again... is almost nonexistent.

Perhaps, coming to Jinghai City in the first place was a mistake.

She met a man who was just her type.

Young, handsome, capable, and very supportive of the government and his own work...

can.

From the very beginning, Zhong Xiaoai never intended to find a man with children.

Now, Zhong Xiaoai dares not even think about her own private affairs.

Not to mention that Gao Qilin was accompanied by two female presidents of the construction group and Meng Dehai's daughter...

If I hadn't started from a higher point, these people's status and position would definitely not be worse than mine.

I estimate that I won't be able to get over it for a long time to come!

Thinking this, Zhong Xiaoai quickly masked her disappointment with a joke: "By the way, with Zhao Lidong and He Liming arrested, our group will be disbanding soon too."

"From now on... you don't need to call me Team Leader Zhong anymore, just call me by my name, Xiao Ai."

Gao Qilin's eyes darkened slightly.

Zhong Xiaoai's breath hitched instinctively.

That look in his eyes was as if he could see right through me...

But soon, Gao Qilin smiled and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Xiao Ai."

Chapter 136 Meng Yu Won't Go Home Tonight

soon.

The court announced the verdict for Zhao Lidong.

An investigation confirmed that Zhao Lidong, the mayor of Jinghai City, colluded with a criminal gang to murder a victim, accepted bribes, and committed other illegal and disorderly acts.

Zhao Lidong was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve.

Vice Governor He Liming's case was relatively minor, but he was also found guilty of accepting bribes and was sentenced to ten years in prison.

Cao Chuang, a criminal police officer, knowingly broke the law and colluded with former mayor Zhao Lidong...

……

the other side.

In the Gao family.

Chen Shuting sat in front of the television, a look of astonishment on her face.

"Qilin, look... they've already been sentenced so quickly?"

A faint smile appeared on Gao Qilin's face.

"The evidence is conclusive, so those who should be arrested should be arrested."

The words fell.

Chengcheng smiled and took Gao Qilin's arm: "No wonder you've been so busy lately, never home. You've been working on something so important."

Gao Qilin pinched Chengcheng's nose: "And you're talking about me? You two have been at the Construction Group every day lately, and my brother has been picking up Gao Yue several times."

Chengcheng and Chen Shuting exchanged a glance, their faces showing helplessness.

Chen Shuting smoothed her hair and asked, "Qilin, what do you think?"

"During this period, the investigation team came to Jinghai, the head of Qinghua District took office, and the entire construction industry in Jinghai City was on the verge of collapse."

"In addition, Gao's Real Estate was seized and construction was suspended some time ago. Many companies heard the news and felt that Jinghai City was about to go out of business. It was too dangerous and they couldn't afford to delay."

"Many projects are being transferred, and Chengcheng, a pregnant woman, runs back and forth between my company and home every day."

"These past two days I've been busy assigning projects to Gao's Real Estate, I'm swamped."

As she spoke, Chen Shuting gave Gao Qilin a coquettish glare.

"Originally, I just wanted to be a good wife and mother, but... well, the company's affairs have to be handed back to me."

Upon hearing this, Chengcheng, who was standing next to her, snorted and gave a deliberately malicious smile: "Sister, after I give birth and rest, you can be a stay-at-home mom if you want. I'll take charge of the company myself and help Qilin out."

After saying that, Chen Shuting shifted her gaze to Chengcheng and glared at her mercilessly: "Don't even think about it!"

What a joke.

Despite her complaints, there was at least one thing Chen Shuting knew perfectly well.

After witnessing Gao Qilin's abilities over such a long period of time, she was unwilling to be just a woman behind the scenes.

Quite the opposite...

I want to be a partner who can walk side by side with Gao Qilin!

I will absolutely not let go of the construction project...

……

at the same time.

The news of Zhao Lidong's arrest shocked the entire city of Jinghai.

Zhao Lidong was the former mayor of Jinghai City, and his involvement even implicated figures like Vice Governor He Liming!

Newspapers rushed to report on the matter.

Some of them even noticed something amiss.

For example, was Zhao Lidong involved in the previous work stoppage at Gao's Real Estate?

If so, then all the previous denigration of Gao Qilin would be nothing but baseless slander and unsubstantiated accusations.

Immediately, major newspapers began praising Gao Qilin again, and some even took the initiative to publish messages expressing their apologies to him.

of course.

As for how many people were opportunistic, knowing that from now on the Gao family would likely dominate Jinghai City, and fearing Gao Qilin's retribution later, it goes without saying...

……

soon.

Inside a private room at a coffee shop in Jinghai City.

Meng Yu sat at the table with a small cake and a cup of coffee in front of her, while Gao Qilin sat opposite her.

At this moment, Meng Yu's mind was not on the cake at all. Instead, she smiled and rested her chin on her hand, looking at Gao Qilin across from her.

Gao Qilin looked on with a hint of helplessness: "Miss Meng, you invited me out but didn't eat your cake, and just kept staring at me?"

Meng Yu made no attempt to hide her feelings, saying, "It's because I wanted to see you that I asked you out."

"However... I do have something else to discuss with you."

Gao Qilin raised an eyebrow slightly: "Oh??"

A smile immediately bloomed on Meng Yu's pretty face, her big eyes slightly narrowed, giving off a somewhat fawning vibe: "Qilin, how about you do me an exclusive interview?"

Gao Qilin didn't answer immediately, but smiled, took a sip of coffee, and then said calmly, "It's not impossible."

"But I've done so many exclusive interviews with Reporter Meng, how does Reporter Meng plan to repay me?"

Meng Yu chuckled twice.

He then said to Gao Qilin, "Of course I must repay him."

"Let me tell you..."

As Meng Yu spoke, she leaned closer and lowered her voice: "My dad said there's news from above."

"Now that Zhao Lidong has stepped down, the position of mayor is vacant."

"One purpose is to divert public attention, and the other is to bring up the work that Zhao Lidong and He Liming had previously suppressed."

Gao Qilin raised an eyebrow with interest.

Meng Yu still had a mysterious expression on his face: "Qing 150 Hua District... is going to build a highway."