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

Lin Hai didn't notice the change in his wife.

All he can think about right now is keeping his position.

At this moment, Zhang Kexin poured Lin Hai a full glass of Moutai.

"Old Lin, it's rare that you don't have to work today, why don't you have a few drinks with Manager Lin?"

Lin Hai nodded and picked up his wine glass: "Manager Lin, I'm sorry to trouble you with that matter."

Lin Zheng raised his glass and clinked it against Lin Hai's.

"Don't worry, Director Lin, I'll go to the district tomorrow. Wait for my good news then."

"However, I have no control over how the higher-ups want things to be done."

Lin Zheng said this on purpose, just to prepare for the next step.

Lin Hai nodded: "I understand, just do your best."

After they finished speaking, they clinked their glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

The atmosphere then became more lively, with Zhang Kexin constantly pouring wine for Lin Hai, but advising Lin Zheng to drink less, saying it wouldn't be safe to go back later.

After finishing a bottle of Moutai, Lin Hai was already somewhat drunk.

He shook his head and told Zhang Kexin to open the second bottle.

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhang Kexin opened the second bottle of Moutai and poured it for Lin Hai at the same time.

After she sat down, she deliberately rubbed her foot against Lin Zheng's thigh while giving him a flirtatious wink.

Lin Zheng couldn't stand it anymore and reached out to touch Zhang Kexin's thigh.

The sudden movement startled Zhang Kexin, and she almost spilled the wine.

"What's wrong?" Lin Hai asked Zhang Kexin.

"It's nothing, my legs are just a little numb from standing for too long while cooking."

After Zhang Kexin finished speaking, she sat back down and quietly took Lin Zheng's hand and placed it back on her lap.

Lin Zheng grew bolder and went along with Zhang Kexin's wishes.

A few seconds later, Lin Zheng looked at Zhang Kexin and his eyes widened.

Zhang Kexin was not wearing anything underneath.

"Lin Zheng"

Lin Hai suddenly shouted, startling Lin Zheng so much that he almost cried out.

He tried to pull his hand back, but found that Zhang Kexin was holding it tightly.

At that moment, Lin Hai's voice came again.

"After Wang Jianguo takes power, he may take measures against you."

"He mentioned to me before that once he was in a stable position, he would cut a piece of flesh off me."

At this point, he stopped hiding it and revealed Wang Jianguo's plans.

"Director Lin, I actually knew about Wang Jianguo's actions a long time ago."

"That old fox always holds back a trick up his sleeve."

"At crucial moments, he will also use the people around him to create political achievements for him."

Lin Zheng was shocked when he finished speaking. This woman was simply insane, doing this in front of Lin Hai.

"So, according to you, how should we guard against him?"

"My idea is to find a reliable person to back me up and work together to kick him out of the game."

As the old saying goes, offense is the best defense.

Is offense the best form of defense?

Lin Hai was taken aback, then said, "Besides Yang Wanshan, who else in Dianhai Town can rival Wang Jianguo?"

"Who says no? I think Deng Hong, the village committee secretary of Zhuangdong Village, can do it."

she?

Lin Hai immediately shook his head upon hearing this.

"She's a woman, she simply can't shoulder this great responsibility."

"Moreover, her network of connections is nowhere near Wang Jianguo's; they're not even in the same league."

Lin Zheng opened his mouth, about to speak, when suddenly his body went numb.

The words that were about to come up in his throat were swallowed back down.

This woman is incredibly bold!

She deliberately dropped her chopsticks to help him.

They've only just met, aren't you afraid he'll be put off?

And she did it in front of her husband, wasn't she worried at all?

Lin Zheng took a deep breath to calm his racing heart, pretending to be nonchalant, and continued, "Director Lin, you may not know this, but the person the district's top official is currently supporting is Deng Hong."

"It is said that Deng Hong's father helped Secretary Deng Jianfeng back then."

Upon hearing this, Lin Hai's expression immediately changed.

If Deng Hong has this connection, then it's possible for him to take the position of the top official in Dianhai Town.

No matter how powerful your connections and resources are, Wang Jianguo, they are only limited to the district.

When the top leader speaks, who in the district dares to stop him?

Thinking of this, Lin Hai's mind began to stir again.

Deng Hong has the potential to become the top leader. If we switch our support to Deng Hong now, we will definitely give her an important position once she takes the top spot.

Although officialdom is driven by self-interest, offering help in times of need is often better than adding to someone's success.

Standing with Deng Hong would definitely offend Wang Jianguo, but since Wang Jianguo was already planning to "sell him out," it didn't matter if he offended him.

However, before taking sides, Lin Zheng must prove the reliability of the information.

Lin Zheng carefully observed Lin Hai's expression.

Coming to his senses, Lin Hai asked earnestly, "Lin Zheng, is your information reliable?"

Tonight, news about Lin Zheng keeps coming, one after another, each more astonishing than the last.

It made him lose his ability to make judgments.

Lin Zheng nodded and said, "According to my investigation, Deng Hong's father is indeed related to District Secretary Deng Jianfeng."

"Furthermore, the district police station also has connections with Deng Hong."

Is the district police station involved as well?

Lin Hai's eyes lit up immediately as he thought of a way to verify whether Lin Zheng's words were true or false.

"Lin Zheng, are you sure Deng Hong also has connections at the district police station?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng immediately understood Lin Hai's next objective.

This is exactly what Lin Zheng wanted to see.

His plan was to use the deal to acquire Lin Hai and then prove Deng Hong's capabilities.

Behind all this seemingly reasonable explanation lies a part of his overall plan.

Lin Hai's betrayal was tantamount to Wang Jianguo losing an arm.

After Yang Wanshan's downfall, Deng Hong took over all the departments of justice, finance, urban construction, and the three major bureaus.

With the addition of the department heads that Li Zhengang has won over, Wang Jianguo will be left with no one to rely on, and no matter how cunning he is, he won't be able to cause any trouble.

However, before that, we need to prove it to Lin Hai and make him make up his mind completely.

"Of course I'm sure. I've investigated it several times; how could it be false?"

"If you don't believe me, I can have Secretary Deng Hong prove it to you."

"Yes, if Deng Hong can prove that she has connections in the district police station, I will definitely support her unconditionally."

"Please wait a moment, Director Lin."

Lin Zheng took out his phone and pretended to send a message to Deng Hongfa, but actually sent the message to Chen Musheng's phone.

Upon seeing the message, Chen Musheng immediately called back.

"It's Director Lin's phone call, from the district branch, to Deputy Director Chen Musheng."

Upon hearing this, Lin Hai instantly perked up.

Lin Zheng also took the opportunity to answer the phone.

"Hello Director Chen, this is Lin Zheng."

"I'm having dinner with the forestry officer from Dianhai Town."

Chen Musheng said, "Lin Hai? He ate with you?"

"Hello Director Chen, this is Lin Hai."

Lin Hai reacted quickly and came over to greet him.

"Lin Hai, you've been doing well lately. The branch office is preparing for a seminar and we're considering transferring you to the district."

After saying that, Chen Musheng hung up the phone immediately.

He had already helped Lin Zheng finish his performance.

Whether it succeeds or not depends on Lin Zheng himself.

As for Lin Hai's transfer, that was the final step.