Please, mature women, have some self-respect. I just want a raise and a promotion.

Li Zhengang looked at Lin Zheng and continued, "Everyone has a weakness. Lin Jingshun is a womanizer, Cai Mingsheng is greedy, and Chen Guowen is afraid of his wife."

"As long as you can find something to hold over them, you can force them to comply."

Lin Zheng thought for a moment and said, "I know Lin Jingshun is a womanizer."

"But how do we find any evidence against him?"

"Follow him and take photos to document his womanizing."

"He does this kind of thing all the time. As long as you're willing to spend money, someone will take the photos for you."

"What about Cai Mingsheng? He's greedy, how can we find evidence against him?"

"Investigate his accounts."

"He has handled countless sums of money in the tax bureau over the years."

"As long as you find evidence of his embezzlement and bribery, you can get him under control."

"What about Chen Guowen? He's afraid of his wife, how can we take advantage of him?"

"His wife is a shrew; she hates it most when he cheats on her."

"As long as you take pictures of him cheating on his wife, she can put him in his place."

Lin Zheng pondered for a moment and said, "These things all take time, and I can't afford to wait."

Li Zhengang said, "Then we can only pave the way with money."

"All three of them are greedy for money."

"If you give them enough benefits, they will agree."

"Their relationship with Ma Cuihua is nothing more than one of mutual benefit."

"As long as the money is there, anything can be discussed."

"How much should I give?" Lin Zheng asked.

"Lin Jingshun has at least one million, Cai Mingsheng has eight hundred thousand, and Chen Guowen has five hundred thousand."

"Can you come up with that amount?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng fell silent.

He currently has less than two million in his pocket.

This money is the project's start-up capital. If it is given to Lin Jingshun and the other two, the project will not have the money to start.

Besides, he wouldn't use that money to pay out of pocket.

Lin Zheng lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and shook his head, saying, "I can't produce it."

Even if I could come up with the money, I wouldn't take it.

"Then we'll have to find something to use against them."

"I'll find someone to keep an eye on them for you, and they'll let you know as soon as there's any news."

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Li."

Li Zhengang patted Lin Zheng on the shoulder.

"Don't thank me, we're in the same boat now."

"If the project fails, I won't make any money."

Lin Zheng stood up: "Then I'll be going now. Let me know immediately if there's any news."

"OK."

Lin Zheng walked out of the battlefield and took a deep drag on his cigarette.

Lin Jingshun, Cai Mingsheng, Chen Guowen.

These three people must be dealt with.

Otherwise, the project will really fail.

...............

Over the next few days, Lin Zheng searched everywhere for help.

He went to find Wang Jianguo first. When he knocked on the door and went in, Wang Jianguo was looking at documents.

Lin Zheng didn't beat around the bush and laid out the whole story of how Lin Jingshun and the other two had made things difficult for him.

Wang Jianguo has taken so many benefits from him, he should do something in return.

Wang Jianguo didn't respond after hearing this, but instead took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and started smoking.

He only looked up at Lin Zheng after finishing a cigarette.

"Manager Lin, I can't help you with this."

Why?

"Mayor Wang, we're now in a cooperative relationship."

"The project cannot proceed..."

Wang Jianguo waved his hand to interrupt Lin Zheng.

"They are officials from the district, and I am an official from the town. I have no authority over them."

"Moreover, the three of them have been operating in the district for so many years, their connections are even stronger than mine."

"If I help you, I'll be going against them, and I can't afford to offend them."

Lin Zheng's face darkened: "Mayor Wang, didn't we agree before that you would fully support me?"

"I'm talking about project matters, not official matters."

"Things in officialdom are beyond our control."

"You'd better figure it out yourself."

Lin Zheng took a deep breath and suppressed his anger.

"About the shop..."

"The shop will remain as usual."

You promised me, you can't go back on your word.

Lin Zheng cursed inwardly, but kept a straight face.

"Okay, I understand."

He stood up and walked out of the office.

That old bastard Wang Jianguo always cowers when it comes to crucial moments.

It's impossible to solve the problem with him now.

Lin Zheng thought for a moment, then turned around and went to find Yang Wanshan.

In the office, Lin Zheng tactfully suggested that Yang Wanshan should think of another solution.

After listening, Yang Wanshan sighed and said, "I really can't help you with this."

"They are officials from the district, and I am an official from the town. I have no authority over them."

"Besides, they have a very powerful network of connections. If I help you, it means I'll break ties with them, and it will be difficult for me to get along in Dianhai Town in the future."

"You'll have to figure that out yourself."

"In Dianhai Town, there are some things I can help you with, and some things I can't. This is something I can't do."

Lin Zheng looked disappointed; the situation had once again reached a dead end.

If Wang Jianguo doesn't care, and Yang Wanshan doesn't care, then who else can care?

He thought for a moment, then picked up his phone and dialed Qiu Xiuqin's number.

"Sister Xiuqin, do you know about Lin Jingshun and the others?"

"Know."

Qiu Xiuqin's voice carried a hint of helplessness.

"Old Yang told me he can't help you."

"Can you help me?"

"I can't help you either."

"I have some connections in Dianhai Town, but compared to those three, I'm still far behind."

"If I help you, I'll be playing with fire."

Lin Zheng held his phone and fell silent again.

Qiu Xiuqin said, "Lin Zheng, let me give you a piece of advice: don't confront them head-on."

"Kneel when you should bow your head, and spend money when you should spend money."

"As long as the project succeeds, we can make the money back."

"I know, but this time the situation is different. I'll think of another way."

Lin Zheng smiled wryly and hung up the phone.

As Lin Zheng walked out of the government building, he stood at the door and suddenly felt very tired.

Since Zhang Wenshan's incident, he has been constantly making trouble, desperately trying to survive, and dancing on the edge of a knife.

He thought that if he could get rid of Liu Shanhai, Deng Hong, and Li Ting, the project would proceed smoothly.

Unexpectedly, three obstacles, including Lin Jingshun, appeared out of nowhere.

Moreover, these three obstacles are more difficult to deal with than the previous ones.

Because they are not an individual, but a group with vested interests.

Making a move against one of them is equivalent to making a move against the entire group.

Lin Zheng lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

We must find something on them, otherwise, he's really finished.

For the next two days, Lin Zheng stayed at his residence, waiting for news, and didn't go anywhere else.

On the afternoon of the third day, Li Zhengang finally called.

"Manager Lin, we have news."

Lin Zheng was overjoyed and quickly asked, "What news?"

"Lin Jingshun is meeting a woman at his usual spot tonight. I've already had cameras installed in the hotel. If he dares to do anything inappropriate, we can record it."

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Lin Zheng hung up the phone, changed his clothes, and took a taxi straight to the hotel that Li Zhengang had mentioned.

The hotel is located in the east of the city and is called Jinbihuihuang; it's a high-end club.

When Lin Zheng arrived, Li Zhengang was already waiting at the door.

"Where are they?" Lin Zheng asked.

"We're inside, in room 308."

"My person is in the room across the street, and the camera is pointed at his room, so it's recording very clearly."

"Let's go up and take a look."

The two entered the hotel and took the elevator to the third floor.

Li Zhengang's men had already booked the room across the street. Lin Zheng walked in and saw a computer screen displaying the view from the room across the street.

Lin Jingshun led a young woman into the room. As soon as the door closed, he couldn't wait to hug her and kiss her.

The woman feigned reluctance, and the two soon fell onto the bed.

Lin Zheng looked at the screen, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Lin Jingshun really doesn't learn his lesson.

Despite the crackdown during this period, he still dares to be so blatant.

Lin Jingshun tossed and turned on the bed for more than half an hour before finally lying down contentedly.

The woman leaned against him, drawing circles on his chest with her fingers.

"Director Lin, don't forget what you promised me."

"I can't forget it, I can't forget it."

Lin Jingshun patted her bottom.

"Next month, I'll get your brother a job at the planning bureau."

"Thank you, Director Lin."

The woman kissed him, her face full of coquettish charm.

This Lin Jingshun is incredibly audacious.

He not only slept with women, but also used his power to get people into the planning bureau.

These are all pieces of evidence.