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

Upon hearing Wang Jianguo's words, Ma Hongshan's brows furrowed deeply.

Wang Jianguo's meaning was quite clear: he wanted to go against Qiu Ruiming.

"Mayor Wang, you should think this through carefully, lest you regret it later."

After regaining his composure, Ma Hongshan issued a warning.

"Director Ma, are you done spouting nonsense?"

"Hurry up and get ready, the police station needs your cooperation."

Wang Jianguo hung up the phone immediately after speaking.

Ma Hongshan was so angry he vomited blood and immediately dialed Qiu Ruiming's number.

"Hello! This is the District Commission for Discipline Inspection."

"Comrade Ma Hongshan, what business do you have with Comrade Qiu Ruiming?"

Ma Hongshan's hand holding the phone suddenly trembled, and he froze on the spot.

Qiu Ruiming's mobile phone is in the district discipline inspection commission, which means that he is under investigation.

No wonder Wang Jianguo dared to turn against him and take action; it turns out he knew Qiu Ruiming was in trouble.

That's it, it's completely over.

If Qiu Ruiming gets into trouble, he will definitely go in with him.

At this moment, Ma Hongshan was filled with remorse, thinking to himself that he shouldn't have followed Qiu Ruiming down this path to the very end.

Now things are really messed up. He's offended Yang Wanshan to the death, Wang Jianguo has already made his move, and Lin Zheng won't let him off the hook either.

Thinking of this, Ma Hongshan's legs went weak with fear.

"Comrade Ma Hongshan."

The voices of the comrades from the Discipline Inspection Commission came through again.

"I'm going to report to Secretary Qiu. Since he's busy, I'll call back later."

Ma Hongshan made an excuse and hung up the phone.

He slumped onto the sofa, lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and his mind was a complete mess.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Lin Zheng received a call from Wang Jianguo.

"Manager Lin, I've apprehended the person as planned."

"The next step is to take action against Ma Hongshan. You need to work on Mayor Yang's side."

"If he doesn't give a clear answer when it comes to the crucial moment, all our efforts will have been in vain."

Lin Zheng nodded: "Okay, I'll call Mayor Yang right now."

After ending the call, Lin Zheng immediately dialed Yang Wanshan's number.

After talking for half an hour, Yang Wanshan still remained ambiguous.

The implication was that since Lin Zheng already had Wang Jianguo's help, why did he still need to express his opinion?

Lin Zheng wanted to explain, but Yang Wanshan, that old fox, changed the subject.

We chatted for a while, neither expressing support nor opposition.

Lin Zheng knew that Yang Wanshan was both giving him a warning and trying to sow discord among him.

If we can't communicate, then let's stop talking.

Given the current situation, Yang Wanshan didn't dare to turn against him.

Lin Zheng exchanged a few polite words and then hung up the phone.

That old fox Yang Wanshan is no longer a reliable ally.

This old fox does no work, he just reaps the rewards.

In any case, Lin Hai has already secured the evidence. Whether Yang Wanshan makes a statement or not is just a matter of significance and will not affect the outcome of Ma Hongshan's execution.

Lin Zheng sat on the sofa, lit a cigarette, and took a few deep drags.

The room was filled with smoke, and his face appeared and disappeared in the smoke.

After finishing a cigarette, Lin Zheng picked up his phone and found Qiu Xiuqin's number.

The phone rang twice, and Qiu Xiuqin's languid voice came from the other end.

"Lin Zheng? What's wrong?"

"Sister Xiuqin, is Lao Yang home?"

"I just got back a little while ago, I was in the study looking at some documents, what's up?"

I want to see you.

Qiu Xiuqin paused for a moment before saying, "Now?"

"Now."

"Are you crazy?"

"Old Yang is home, why are you here?"

"I'll think of a way."

Qiu Xiuqin asked, "What...what do you want to do?"

I want to fuck you.

Lin Zheng's words were straightforward and blunt, without any attempt to conceal anything.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Qiu Xiuqin's rapid breathing.

"You...you wait here, I'll go open the door."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zheng stood up, changed his clothes, and went out.

He hailed a taxi and gave Yang Wanshan's address.

The car drove through the night, and he leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes.

All I could see in my mind was Yang Wanshan's cowardly face.

Didn't you say you wouldn't make a move?

Aren't you waiting?

Then I'll have your wife comfort me properly.

The car stopped at the entrance of the residential area. Lin Zheng paid the fare and got out of the car.

He didn't go through the main entrance, but instead went around to the back entrance.

The back door was ajar; he gently pushed it open and went inside.

The living room lights were off, with only a sliver of light shining through the crack in the study door.

Lin Zheng tiptoed up to the second floor and pushed open the door to the master bedroom.

The room was pitch black, with the curtains drawn tightly shut.

As soon as he stepped inside, a pair of hands hugged him from behind.

"Are you crazy? Old Yang is downstairs."

Qiu Xiuqin's voice trembled as she pressed her body tightly against his back.

Although she said she was scared, her body language betrayed her.

Lin Zheng turned around, wrapped his arms around her waist, and leaned down to kiss her.

Qiu Xiuqin groaned, hooked her arms around his neck, and pressed her body completely against his.

The two kissed, from the doorway to the bedside.

Qiu Xiuqin's pajamas were torn open, revealing her fair body.

She bit her lip, her eyes glazed over.

"Lin Zheng, you...you be quiet, don't let Old Yang hear..."

"What are you afraid of?"

Lin Zheng pinned her to the bed, his hands roaming over her body.

"Isn't he a coward?"

"Then let him hear how his wife calls him."

Qiu Xiuqin trembled, her fingers gripping the bed sheet tightly.

"You...you're insane..."

"I'm not crazy."

Lin Zheng lowered his head and kissed Qiu Xiuqin's neck.

"I just want him to know that if he doesn't make a move, I'll cheat on him."

Qiu Xiuqin bit her lip, not daring to make a sound.

But Lin Zheng exerted himself more and more forcefully.

Qiu Xiuqin finally couldn't hold back any longer and let out a soft groan.

Just then, footsteps came from downstairs.

Yang Wanshan went upstairs.

Qiu Xiuqin froze and pushed Lin Zheng away.

"Quick, hide!"

Lin Zheng didn't move; instead, he pulled her back.

Why are you hiding? Let him hear.

"You're insane!"

Qiu Xiuqin's face turned pale as she desperately pushed Lin Zheng away.

But Lin Zheng was very strong, and she couldn't push him at all.

The footsteps grew closer; they had reached the corridor.

Qiu Xiuqin's heart was pounding in her throat.

Lin Zheng, however, remained calm and instead increased his efforts.

Qiu Xiuqin bit her lip tightly, not daring to make a sound.

The footsteps stopped at the door.

"Xiuqin? Are you asleep?" Yang Wanshan's voice came from outside the door.

Qiu Xiuqin took a deep breath and tried to remain calm.

"She's asleep. What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I'm just getting a document."

The doorknob turned slightly.

Qiu Xiuqin was terrified and quickly pulled the blanket over Lin Zheng.

The door opened, and Yang Wanshan walked in and turned on the light.

The room was quiet, with only Qiu Xiuqin lying on the bed, the blanket covering her neck.

Yang Wanshan looked at Qiu Xiuqin, his brows furrowing slightly.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Why is your face so red?"

"It's okay, it's just a little hot."

"hot?"

"Isn't the air conditioner on?"

"He probably caught a cold from the wind; he has a slight fever."

Yang Wanshan walked over and reached out to touch her forehead.

"It's a little hot, should we take some medicine?"

"No need, a good night's sleep will do the trick."

Yang Wanshan nodded, walked to the bedside table, picked up a document, turned around, walked out of the room, and closed the door.

The moment the door closed, Qiu Xiuqin collapsed onto the bed, feeling utterly exhausted.

Lin Zheng crawled out from under the covers, looked at her, and smiled slightly.

"Is it exciting?"

"You...you bad guy."

"Do you know that he almost caught us just now?"

"So what if we found out?"

Lin Zheng rolled over and pinned Qiu Xiuqin down.

"Isn't he a coward?"

"Then let him see how I fuck his wife."