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

After delivering his cold threat, Liu Kaishan dragged Zhou Yu away and slammed the door shut.

Inside the room, Liu Changhe's face was ashen.

The fact that Liu Kaishan was able to find this place so accurately and catch the adulterer in the act suggests that someone set him up.

Thinking of this, he turned his gaze to Zhou Haimin's face.

Only Zhou Haimin knew about his outings with Zhou Yu and Li Yinghua.

Zhou Haimin knew what Liu Changhe was thinking, and hurriedly waved his hand, saying, "District Chief Liu is not me."

"I didn't dig such a big hole for myself."

Liu Changhe's eyes flickered, remaining skeptical of Zhou Haimin's words.

In officialdom, as long as the benefits are sufficient, anything can be done.

Zhou Haimin's behavior might also be an act.

However, Zhou Haimin's words also have some credibility.

If he hadn't discussed it with Zhou Weiguo beforehand.

Zhou Weiguo certainly won't let her off the hook.

"What should I do now? If my husband finds out I've been messing around with you guys, he'll definitely not let me off the hook," Li Yinghua said in a panic.

Liu Changhe's gaze returned to Li Yinghua.

"What are you afraid of? The news hasn't reached your husband's ears yet, has it?"

"Liu Kaishan wouldn't dare to make any rash moves at this point, so we can still cover things up."

"Zhou Haimin, find Liu Kaishan right now and agree to whatever conditions he offers."

"Once I'm elected district chief, I'll deal with him then."

After Liu Changhe finished speaking, he lit a cigarette, his hand trembling slightly.

At this moment, he was also flustered, but he couldn't show it in front of Zhou Haimin and the others.

After taking a few puffs of cigarette, Liu Changhe calmed down and turned his gaze back to Li Yinghua.

"Go back to your husband now and tell him that Liu Kaishan is framing you and spreading rumors that you were having an affair with me."

"Will this... will this work?" Li Yinghua asked.

"Why isn't it working?"

"This is called being prepared for a rainy day. It makes your husband suspicious and less likely to believe what Liu Kaishan says."

"Go ahead and get things done quickly."

Zhou Haimin and Li Yinghua nodded and quickly left the private room.

After the door closed, the two looked at each other and laughed at the same time.

Li Yinghua said, "Liu Changhe didn't discover our plan. He's finished in this election."

"Was Liu Kaishan's visit also arranged by the district head?"

Their visit to Liu Changhe was actually part of a scheme; their goal was to obtain videos of Liu Changhe having affairs with women.

Li Yinghua's clothes were fitted with miniature camera needles, which had already clearly captured the video of Liu Changhe toying with Zhou Yu.

The real mastermind behind all this was Zhou Guangrong, the district head who was about to retire.

Zhou Guangrong served as district head for a full nine years, during which he committed numerous illegal and disciplinary violations.

In order to avoid being purged, he secretly plotted to remove all the candidates and put his own people in their place.

Liu Changhe was one of the people he wanted to take down.

Even though Liu Changhe didn't pose a threat to him on a daily basis, for the sake of the long term, he had to completely suppress Liu Changhe and leave no room for any threat.

Zhou Haimin was stunned for a moment, then took out his phone and dialed Zhou Guangrong's number to report the matter.

"Liu Kaishan is involved too; it seems someone wants to kill Liu Changhe."

"Your mission is complete. Now go find Liu Kaishan and tell him that you were also forced into this situation. Tell him that you secretly pushed him to fight against Liu Changhe and that you need connections, and that I will support him."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Haimin breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"So, what did District Chief Zhou say?" Li Yinghua asked.

Zhou Haimin said, "Liu Kaishan was not arranged by him."

"If it wasn't him, then who was it?"

"I'm also wondering who this person is, but whoever arranged it, he's hostile towards Liu Changhe."

"Our most crucial task right now is to cooperate with District Chief Zhou to get things done properly."

"Your husband and I will both be promoted another level then."

Li Yinghua nodded: "Don't worry, I will cooperate fully."

Lin Zheng overheard every word the two exchanged while leaning against the wall.

A game within a game.

The one who truly controlled everything was Zhou Guangrong, the district head who was about to retire.

Lin Zheng and Liu Xueyi both stared wide-eyed in the room.

The two of them stared wide-eyed, somewhat unable to believe what they were hearing.

After a long while, Liu Xueyi finally came to her senses and said, "Zhou Weiguo is willing to risk everything, even his wife, for a promotion."

"Zhou Haimin is more cunning than a fox; he's so good at hiding his true intentions."

"Lin Zheng, isn't this officialdom a bit too terrifying?"

"These methods are truly unparalleled."

Lin Zheng's face was also a little pale. He lit a cigarette, took a few puffs, and slowly calmed down.

"This is the officialdom; self-interest comes first."

"What does it matter if I have to give my wife away, as long as I can get promoted?"

"Haven't you heard the three greatest joys in life: getting promoted, making a fortune, and losing your wife?"

"If you have enough power, what kind of woman can't you have?"

"Liu Changhe thought he was in control of everything, but little did he know that he was still just a pawn."

"The situation is becoming increasingly complicated, and we need to find a way to extract sufficient benefits from it."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xueyi's eyes lit up immediately.

As the saying goes, "fishing in troubled waters," and now that the waters are muddy, it's a good opportunity for her to fish.

It would be foolish not to seize such an opportunity.

"Manager Lin, shall we go back and make arrangements now?" Liu Xueyi asked.

Lin Zheng nodded: "Remember, don't take too big a step, or it will arouse suspicion from above."

Liu Xueyi understood Lin Zheng's meaning, nodded, and left the private room.

Lin Zheng stubbed out his cigarette and took out his phone to call Yang Wanshan.

The situation is now completely chaotic, and he needs to add fuel to the fire.

The matter concerning Liu Kaishan must lead Liu Changhe's suspicions to Zhang Wanquan.

Only by getting all these people to fight each other can he better survive in the cracks.

"Mr. Zhang, this is fantastic news!"

As soon as the call connected, Lin Zheng pretended to be very happy.

"Great news!"

Zhang Wanquan was taken aback, then asked, "What good news? You seem so happy."

Lin Zheng didn't hide anything and told the whole story about Liu Kaishan catching him cheating.

Zhang Wanquan burst into laughter after hearing this.

However, when Lin Zheng said that Liu Changhe was using him as a pawn, Zhang Wanquan's face also darkened.

"Mr. Zhang, you mustn't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"Liu Changhe is making a fool of you. We can't let him lead us by the nose, can we?"

"He must have fallen out with Liu Kaishan now, and we must take this opportunity to break free from his control."

"It would be best to secretly stab him a few times."

Lin Zheng, always eager for drama, continued to add fuel to the fire for Zhang Wanquan.

Zhang Wanquan, who was seething with anger, was in no condition to think at that moment.

After hearing Lin Zheng's words, he immediately felt that they made sense.

Liu Changhe and his gang played a trick on him, and even wanted to send him inside to take the fall.

Such a person who wants to kill him must not be let off easily.

"Lin Zheng, you're right. I'll make the arrangements right now."

"After this is all over, let's have a good drink."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zheng took out a cigarette, lit it, and slowly smoked it.

Zhang Wanquan has been hanging around with Liu Changhe for so long, he must have some dirt on Liu Changhe.

Even if these incriminating facts are not important, submitting them to the district at this time would hinder Liu Changhe's election campaign.

"Liu Changhe, Liu Changhe, you can get away with eating, drinking, and taking things as you please."

"They shouldn't eat, drink, take, and demand everything, yet treat people like monkeys."

"This time the boomerang has hit you, let's see how you break out of this mess."