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

Seeing Zhang Kexin's gritted teeth and hungry expression, Lin Zheng's lust reached its peak on the spot.

Without saying a word, he resorted to the most primitive and barbaric methods to launch a powerful attack.

An hour later, Zhang Kexin was completely won over by Lin Zheng.

Seeing that it was getting late, Lin Zheng left Lin Hai's house.

Now that Lin Hai has settled things, and unexpectedly even managed to get Zhang Kexin on board, the next step is to urge Li Zhengang on his side.

Just as Lin Zheng was about to call Li Zhengang, Yang Wanshan called.

"Lin Zheng, where are you right now?"

Yang Wanshan sounded very anxious, panting heavily.

Lin Zheng was taken aback, wondering if something had happened to Yang Wanshan.

He suppressed his inner thoughts and regained his composure.

"Mayor Yang, I'm at the construction site, I just came out."

"Come lie down in my office, quick."

After Yang Wanshan finished speaking, he hung up the phone immediately.

Lin Zheng took out a cigarette, lit it, took a few puffs, and then called Li Zhengang.

"Boss Li, has Li Hua made any moves?"

"Yes, this morning Li Hua had someone submit the materials reporting Wang Jianguo to the district, and we also heard a lot of news."

"What news? Tell me in detail."

"The district is currently undergoing a reshuffle, and many businesses are involved."

"It is said that the two deputy district heads are also involved."

"Okay, I got it. We'll talk when we meet."

Lin Zheng had no idea that the district would undergo such a dramatic change in just one day.

The sudden reshuffling of the board is likely due to the involvement of Liu Kaishan's wife incident, Zhang Wanquan, and Zhou Guangrong, who was secretly manipulating things.

Several forces are secretly vying for power, which will eventually create a huge vortex.

He must find the right place in this vortex to maximize his own interests.

After hanging up, Lin Zheng called Liu Rong.

If something happens to Liu Changhe, she must have some information.

The phone rang a few times before Liu Rong's voice came through.

"My dear husband, what's wrong?"

"Something big has happened in the district. What's Liu Changhe's reaction?"

Liu Rong said, "He didn't react much, but from yesterday to today, he's been getting a lot more phone calls."

"I heard it was caused by the recent district election."

"Has there been any news in the district about his affair with Liu Kaishan's wife?" Lin Zheng asked.

"No, he's not having an affair with Liu Kaishan's wife?" Liu Rong asked in return.

"Yes, and Liu Kaishan caught us red-handed."

Upon hearing this, Liu Rong immediately started cursing.

"Serves him right, that old man still has such a refined taste at such a critical moment."

Lin Zheng reminded her, "Sister Liu, it's time for you to cut it."

"I've received a rumor that Liu Changhe might be going to jail."

Liu Rong nodded: "Don't worry, I've already made preparations."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zheng frowned.

The fact that the affair hasn't been exposed suggests that Liu Kaishan hasn't made a move yet, or that Liu Changhe has used some means to suppress it.

How did the vortex in that area form?

Is it Zhang Wanquan's connections, or Zhou Guangrong's or Deng Jianfeng's?

These guys are all holding back their ultimate moves; if you're not careful, they could all kill you.

He needs to figure out these people's moves in order to counter them.

Thinking of this, Lin Zheng dialed Zhang Wanquan's number.

"Mr. Zhang, that's quite a skill."

As soon as the call connected, Lin Zheng began to probe.

The person on the other end of the phone was clearly taken aback, then said, "Manager Lin, what are you talking about?"

"Mr. Zhang, the district is in complete chaos, isn't that your doing?"

"Haha, you mean this has nothing to do with me? It was Zhou Guangrong and Deng Jianfeng who caused the trouble by arm wrestling."

"I'm still preparing for this."

"Liu Kaishan and Liu Changhe have completely broken ties and have already started taking action."

After hearing Zhang Wanquan's explanation, Lin Zheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Now that we know the cause of the incident, the next steps are ready.

When the top two leaders are locked in a power struggle, and all sides are pulling out all the stops, the worst off are the lower-level cadres.

Yang Wanshan's tone on the phone definitely indicated that it was related to this matter.

If there was no miscalculation, he should have been an innocent bystander.

After ending the call, Lin Zheng felt reassured and drove to the town government.

In the mayor's office, Yang Wanshan sat in his office chair, his fingers trembling slightly as he held a cigarette between his fingers.

His entire face was hidden in the smoke, making him appear exceptionally somber.

The district's emergency suspension of the performance review process made him sense a crisis.

He inquired about the reason, only to be told that the district had received important materials and needed to investigate them thoroughly before the performance review process could continue.

After leaving the district government, he talked to Liu Changhe, but received only a few perfunctory words, and Liu's attitude towards him completely changed.

Liu Changhe's attitude made him even more worried.

His mind was in complete chaos, and he planned to consult with Lin Zheng and ask him for advice.

As the head of a town, asking a project manager from a state-owned enterprise for advice is a desperate choice made when all other options are exhausted.

But now, he has indeed reached this point.

With no one she could trust around her, she only dared to confide a few words to Lin Zheng.

When Lin Zheng entered Yang Wanshan's office, it was already forty minutes later.

Looking at the cigarette butts billowing smoke in the ashtray, Lin Zheng knew that Yang Wanshan was in big trouble this time.

"You're here, have a seat!"

Yang Wanshan pointed to the chair opposite the desk, stubbed out his cigarette, and picked up his teacup to moisten his throat.

Lin Zheng sat opposite Yang Wanshan, quietly waiting for him to finish his series of actions.

He only spoke after Yang Wanshan put down his teacup.

"Mayor Yang, has something happened?"

"My assessment has been temporarily cancelled."

After Yang Wanshan finished speaking, he deflated like a punctured balloon, his whole body going limp.

Even though Lin Zheng was mentally prepared, he was still taken aback when he heard this.

Yang Wanshan's downfall was inevitable, but it happened too fast.

According to his thinking, Yang Wanshan's downfall should begin gradually three days later.

Unexpectedly, the district skipped all procedures and suspended Yang Wanshan's performance review on the very first day.

The assessment was canceled, and although it was said to be temporary, everyone inside the square understood that the so-called temporary was basically a done deal.

It is safe to say that Yang Wanshan has virtually no hope of being promoted to the top position in Dianhai Town.

Thinking of this, Lin Zheng pretended to be nonchalant and asked, "Mayor Yang, it's only temporary. There should still be a chance."

Yang Wanshan waved his hand and said, "You don't understand the ins and outs. The district says it's temporary, but it's just polite talk within the system."

"Judging from the district's reaction, my chances of being promoted to the top position are basically slim."

Lin Zheng deliberately frowned: "Mayor Yang, this shouldn't be the case."

"If the problem were at the district level, you wouldn't be asked to prepare a performance review."

Yang Wanshan was taken aback, and his gaze sharpened.

"Lin Zheng, are you implying that someone is behind this?"

Lin Zheng nodded: "Didn't I say a while ago that Mayor Wang's side had made some moves?"

Yang Wanshan's face darkened, and he immediately began to curse.

"Damn it, Wang Jianguo, I'll never let you get away with this."

At this time of his accident, all he could think about was Wang Jianguo.