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

Chen Kexin asked, "What is it?"

"I can help as long as it's within my capabilities."

"First, at tomorrow's group's senior management meeting, publicly support my reinstatement and recommend me for the position of project manager."

"Second, help me suppress all negative discussions about me and Zhang Wenshan, and don't allow anyone to target me anymore."

"Third, if there are any changes within the group in the future, please inform me immediately."

Chen Kexin did not reply, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

Once the photos are exposed, she will lose everything.

By agreeing to Lin Zheng's conditions, he could only work for him temporarily, thus preserving his reputation and status.

After a moment, Chen Kexin gritted her teeth and nodded.

"Okay, I promise!"

"Delete the photos right now, and don't keep any backups."

"Deleting the photos is fine, but only after I confirm you've done the first thing."

"Secretary-General Chen, I have more than one photo. I hope you will be honest."

"If you do something sabotaging behind the scenes, your husband will soon receive the complete set of photos."

Chen Kexin was so angry that she was trembling all over.

"Lin Zheng, you're ruthless. I'll reinstate you tomorrow."

"That's good."

Good night, Secretary-General Chen. I look forward to your performance tomorrow.

After saying that, he hung up the phone and casually tossed it onto the sofa.

Zhou Xia looked at Lin Zheng, her eyes filled with shock and admiration.

"Lin Zheng, you're amazing! You even managed to get Chen Kexin under your thumb."

She originally thought Lin Zheng only had the secret of the USB drive, but she didn't expect him to have such a hidden trick up his sleeve.

With Chen Kexin's help, the obstacles to her becoming the vice president will be much smaller.

Lin Zheng looked at the docile Zhou Xia in his arms and gently stroked her cheek with his fingertips.

"Now you know the benefits of following me?"

"Um!"

Zhou Xia nodded quickly and kissed his lips.

"From now on, I will definitely listen to you and help you deal with Chen Kexin to secure your position."

An ambiguous atmosphere filled the air once again. Zhou Xia took the initiative to remove her restraints and completely surrendered herself to Lin Zheng.

After a night of passion, Zhou Xia accepted this man from the bottom of her heart.

The next morning, Lin Zheng was woken up by his phone alarm.

Zhou Xia, who was beside him, was still fast asleep. Her long hair was loose and her cheeks were flushed. Her usual domineering aura was completely gone, and she looked like a well-behaved kitten.

Lin Zheng quietly got up, washed up, and prepared to go to work at the company.

He had just changed his clothes when his phone rang again.

This time, it was a series of text messages from an unknown number.

The message contained only one sentence.

"Lin Zheng, you son of a bitch, you fucking slept with that bitch Zhou Xia right in front of me!"

"Let me tell you, Xu Xiumei is my dog."

"He knew a lot of your secrets before."

"I'm done with you from now on."

The sender was Zhang Wenhai, whose head was already covered in green grass.

Lin Zheng frowned.

Xu Xiumei, that woman, would do anything to please Zhang Wenhai.

She was humiliated by Zhang Wenhai last night, and she must be holding a grudge.

Now that I have the chance to get revenge, I will definitely bite him without hesitation.

Zhou Xia was woken up by the message and sat up, rubbing her eyes.

Seeing Lin Zheng's furrowed brows and pale face, he quickly asked, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Lin Zheng handed her his phone to look at.

"Your husband seems very unhappy, especially in front of him."

He said Xu Xiumei had evidence against us and wanted to retaliate against me.

Zhou Xia took the phone and read the text message.

"I will divorce Zhang Wenhai immediately."

"From now on, I am yours alone."

"By the way, Xu Xiumei? How did she get evidence against you?"

Lin Zheng lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

"I don't know either."

"That woman is ruthless; she'll do anything to protect herself."

He had told Xu Xiumei so many things over the past three years.

He was still unsure whether Xu Xiumei had any dirt on him.

Zhou Xia grabbed Lin Zheng's hand.

"What should we do then?"

"If Zhang Wenhai finds any dirt on us, we're both finished."

She had finally managed to get close to Lin Zheng and was about to become the vice president; she absolutely couldn't afford to have any problems at this crucial juncture.

Lin Zheng patted the back of her hand.

"Don't panic. Even if Xu Xiumei has something on her hands, it's nothing important."

"Compared to the evidence I have, his incriminating evidence is nothing."

"However, we cannot passively take a beating; we must take the initiative."

Zhou Xia nodded quickly: "I'll do whatever you say."

"Go back to headquarters and stabilize Lin Zuodong's side first, so that he will provide unconditional support."

"Leave the rest to me."

Zhou Xia immediately got up and quickly dressed.

"I'll take care of it right now. Don't worry, I definitely won't let you down."

Watching Zhou Xia's hurried departure, Lin Zheng also drove to Tenghua Group.

He walked straight into the building and headed straight for the project office.

Seeing Lin Zheng enter, Zhang Xiaoli quickly got up to greet him.

"Lin Zheng, you're here. I thought..."

"Don't think about it now, we have important business to attend to."

Lin Zheng interrupted Zhang Xiaoli, who was about to have sex, and quickly logged into his email on his computer.

I received a new message in my email.

Lin Zheng clicked on it and saw that it was a reply from the head office.

After reading the head office's reply, Lin Zheng turned his gaze to Zhang Xiaoli.

"Xiao Li, spread a message right now."

"The market construction project that Zhang Wenhai was in charge of used all substandard concrete."

Zhang Xiaoli was taken aback.

"Lin Zheng, are you trying to use this information to guide the head office's investigation?"

Lin Zheng waved his hand.

"Everyone knows what materials Zhang Wenhai used in the project he was in charge of."

"Otherwise, the head office wouldn't have stopped developing the market."

"So why did you ask me to spread this message?" Zhang Xiaoli asked, puzzled.

Lin Zheng said, "Block Zhang Wenhai's escape route."

"This time I am reporting Zhang Wenhai for corruption and I have provided evidence."

"Headquarters will follow this lead and investigate thoroughly."

"However, this project involves too many interests, and there will definitely be people at the head office who will try their best to obstruct it."

"In order to keep each other in check, the head office will eventually choose to turn a blind eye."

"If we spread this message, even if the big shots at head office want to protect us, they won't dare to do it openly."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaoli instantly realized what was going on.

The news was not spread; the matter was covered up.

When it involves the interests of all parties, everyone will choose to turn a blind eye.

But if the problem is brought to the surface and blown out of proportion, the nature of the issue changes.

Someone will have to take the blame then.

If no one takes the blame and the government gets involved, then things will get really serious.

Of those who climb to the top, how many have a clean record? How many can withstand scrutiny?

"Lin Zheng, I understand."

"I'll spread the word now."

After saying this, Zhang Xiaoli left the office.

Lin Zheng lit a cigarette and smoked it quietly, letting his mind process what he had mentioned to Xu Xiumei.

In such a crisis, he must be absolutely meticulous.

Just as Lin Zheng was pondering this, his cell phone rang in his pocket.

"Lin Zheng, I'll give you one more chance. Apologize to me and we'll get back together."

"If you agree to this condition, I guarantee you'll be fine."

As soon as the call connected, Xu Xiumei's self-righteous voice came from the other end.

"Xu Xiumei, are you out of your mind?" Lin Zheng said irritably.

"Lin Zheng, are you questioning what I said?"

"We'll see."

Hearing Xu Xiumei's tone, Lin Zheng was very displeased.

"Xu Xiumei, are you threatening me?"

Threat?

Xu Xiumei chuckled and said, "You can take this as a friendly reminder."

"I bet you'll be reinvestigated by headquarters soon."