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

Lin Zheng didn't think much of it. After paying the bill, he left the hotel, hailed a taxi, and went back to his residence.

Lying in bed, he tossed and turned, unable to sleep, his mind filled with what Zhang Xuemei had just said.

If Qiu Ruiming dares to touch the owner's construction site, I'll never forgive him.

I have evidence that if I hand these things over to the district, he'll have to behave himself for a while.

Once Qiu Ruiming falls from grace, we can be together openly and honestly.

Are these words true or false?

Was Zhang Xuemei truly captivated by him, or was she just acting?

Lin Zheng pondered for a moment, then decided to stop thinking about it, since he would know the result tomorrow anyway.

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

He picked up his phone and saw that it was Zhang Xuemei calling.

"Master, are you awake yet?"

On the other end of the phone, Zhang Xuemei's voice carried a hint of excitement.

"Just woke up, what's wrong?"

"I've prepared everything. I'll go to the district to find Zhou Haidong in a bit."

Lin Zheng suddenly came to his senses and sat up.

Unexpectedly, everything Zhang Xuemei said last night was true.

"You don't regret it?"

"I have no regrets. I would do anything for my master."

Zhang Xuemei's voice was firm, without the slightest hesitation.

"Besides, it's not all for you. I've had enough of that bastard Qiu Ruiming."

"He keeps women on the side, and I turn a blind eye. He's all-powerful in town, and I can't be bothered to care."

"But he shouldn't have touched my master."

Lin Zheng felt a warmth in his heart, knowing that the master Zhang Xuemei was referring to was him.

"Thank you, Sister Zhang."

"Don't thank me, Master. You made me feel so good last night. I've never felt so good in my life."

Zhang Xuemei's voice was seductive.

"I'll reward you properly when I get back."

"I want to go to heaven, that feeling is just amazing."

Lin Zheng smiled: "Okay, I'll reward you properly when you come back."

"Then it's settled."

Zhang Xuemei said excitedly, "Master, once the people from the district come down to investigate Qiu Ruiming, I'll bring you home, and we'll explore every corner of the house."

"Living room, kitchen, bedroom, balcony, bathroom—not a single place can be missing."

"I want Qiu Ruiming to know that his home will belong to you from now on."

Hearing this, Lin Zheng felt his blood boil again. This woman was getting bolder and bolder.

"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back."

"Then, on Qiu Ruiming's big bed, I'll send you to heaven."

"Master keeps his word; I'll wait for you to send me to heaven."

"I want to stick close to you then."

"Let's play for days and nights, and I want to die in your arms."

"Okay, get on with it quickly, I'll wait for your news."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zheng sat on the edge of the bed, lit a cigarette, and slowly smoked it.

Zhang Xuemei went to the district to submit the materials; this was a crucial step.

Once the district opens an investigation, Qiu Ruiming will have no energy to manage his construction site.

Then he can catch his breath and slowly clean up the mess.

But Zhang Xuemei alone is not enough; they also need the help of Yang Wanshan.

Although that old fox is hiding his true colors, if he knew that Qiu Ruiming was being investigated by the district, he would definitely switch sides again.

It will be much easier to negotiate with him then.

After finishing his cigarette, Lin Zheng went into the bathroom to wash up, changed into clean clothes, and then went out.

Instead of going to the construction site, he went directly to the town government to find Yang Wanshan.

When Lin Zheng arrived, Yang Wanshan was looking at documents.

Seeing Lin Zheng come in, Yang Wanshan pointed to the sofa, indicating that he should sit down first.

Lin Zheng sat down on the sofa, poured himself a glass of water, and slowly drank it.

Yang Wanshan looked at the documents for a while, put them down, walked out from behind his desk, sat down opposite Lin Zheng, and handed him a cigarette.

"Manager Lin, is something the matter that you're here so early?"

Lin Zheng took the cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag.

"Mayor Yang, I have some good news to tell you."

Qiu Ruiming had no intention of hiding what he was investigating.

He will only make a move if he gives that old fox a glimmer of hope.

Yang Wanshan lit a cigarette and asked, "What good news?"

"Qiu Ruiming, something might be going to happen."

Yang Wanshan flicked his cigarette, and ash fell onto his pants, but he didn't brush it off.

"What do you mean?"

"Someone submitted evidence of his illegal activities to the district."

Yang Wanshan's expression changed several times after hearing this.

"Who's so bold as to report Qiu Ruiming?"

His wife is Zhang Xuemei.

"Are you sure? Zhang Xuemei will report her husband?"

"Yes, she went there first thing this morning."

"There are rumors that the two are at odds."

Yang Wanshan fell silent instantly, his brows furrowing slightly.

He wondered whether Lin Zheng was telling the truth or not.

Zhang Xuemei is Qiu Ruiming's wife, how could she be so stupid as to report her own husband?

Isn't this digging their own grave?

But if what Lin Zheng said is true, then this is the best opportunity to bring down Qiu Ruiming.

A few dozen seconds later, Yang Wanshan's gaze returned to Lin Zheng.

"Lin Zheng, tell me the truth."

"What exactly is your relationship with Zhang Xuemei?"

"A cooperative relationship," Lin Zheng said.

He knew in his heart that if he said there was no connection, it would definitely arouse the old fox's suspicion.

Simply omitting the roundabout details makes the argument more convincing.

Why would she help you?

"Because she hates Qiu Ruiming."

Lin Zheng didn't say much; he knew that saying too much would only lead to more mistakes.

Yang Wanshan frowned again, trying to determine how much truth or falsehood was in Lin Zheng's words.

Lin Zheng flicked his cigarette ash and looked at Yang Wanshan.

"Mayor Yang, now is not the time to pursue this matter."

"Once the district opens an investigation, Qiu Ruiming will have no energy to manage the construction site."

"But Zhang Xuemei's report alone is not enough. We also need to take this opportunity to remove Qiu Ruiming's henchmen in the town one by one."

"For example, Ma Hongshan."

"You're going to take action against Ma Hongshan?"

"right."

Lin Zheng nodded and said, "Ma Hongshan is Qiu Ruiming's right-hand man. With the fire brigade in his hands, it's like a knife hanging over the construction site."

"He can come to inspect safety today, fire safety tomorrow, and something else the day after tomorrow."

"As long as he's in power, the construction site will never be peaceful."

"Therefore, we must take him down."

Yang Wanshan was silent for a moment, then asked, "Are you confident?"

"Yes." Lin Zheng nodded, his tone firm.

"Lin Zheng, you're right. Taking Ma Hongshan down will be good for the project."

"But this matter cannot be rushed. We must wait until the district has officially opened an investigation into Qiu Ruiming before we can take action."

"Otherwise, alerting the enemy would be counterproductive."

Lin Zheng nodded: "I know, that's why I came today to give Mayor Yang a heads-up."

"We'll take action as soon as the district releases its information."

Yang Wanshan nodded, leaned back on the sofa, and lit a cigarette.

"Lin Zheng, you're becoming more and more unfathomable to me."

Lin Zheng smiled and said, "Mayor Yang, I'm just a small manager who wants to do a good job on the project. There's nothing I can't see through."

"Yeah?"

Yang Wanshan looked at him with a meaningful look in his eyes.

"The fact that you could get Zhang Xuemei to report her husband shows that you're capable."

"You say you're just a junior manager? Who would believe that?"