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

Back at the guesthouse, Lin Zheng took out the bank card and threw it on the table, then lit a cigarette and sat down on the sofa to smoke.

Based on the current land expropriation price of 86080 yuan per mu, 7 mu would be worth more than 600,000 yuan.

Ma Liang's plan to exchange 100,000 yuan for 7 mu of land expropriation compensation was truly brilliant.

Moreover, there's something fishy about this whole thing.

He had never met Ma Liang before, yet he dared to propose such a deal. Any cadre with a modicum of common sense wouldn't do that.

Ma Liang has served as the director of Yangxi Village Committee for so many years; how could he not be intelligent?

He's either out of his mind, or this card is a trap.

After finishing a cigarette, Lin Zheng brought over his laptop.

He logged onto a website, took out his phone to take a picture of the card, and then typed in a line of text.

After doing all that, Lin Zheng went straight to sleep.

The next day, Lin Zheng was half asleep when he was woken up by a phone ringing.

The caller was Chen Shunhai, who informed Lin Zheng to come to the office of Tan Huafeng, the town's Party Secretary, at 9:00 AM for a talk.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zheng checked the time; it was already 8:40.

However, the guesthouse is only a five-minute walk from the town government.

After a quick wash, Lin Zheng headed to the town government.

Tan Huafeng's office is on the third floor of the town government building, covering an area of ​​80 square meters and divided into four areas: a reception room, a small meeting room, a rest area, and an office area.

When Lin Zheng knocked on the door and came in, Tan Huafeng was looking at Lin Zheng's information.

"I'm here. Please wait a moment."

Tan Huafeng didn't even look up. After finishing speaking, he went back to looking at the documents.

Without further instructions from Tan Huafeng, Lin Zheng dared not sit down.

Thirty minutes passed in the blink of an eye, and Lin Zheng's legs were numb from standing.

Only then did Tan Huafeng put down the documents in his hand and look up at Lin Zheng.

"What are you doing standing there? Sit down right now."

Lin Zheng cursed inwardly, but dared not show his dissatisfaction on his face.

Tan Huafeng, that old fox, was definitely doing this on purpose; he was trying to intimidate him.

"I've seen your resume. You're not from a formal academic background, so being able to transfer to a government department shows you're really capable."

"But let me tell you, in this small town of Tianhe, I won't allow such a powerful person to exist."

"A team should focus on coordination, not individual heroism."

Tan Huafeng squinted, his expression nothing like that of a leader, and his tone more like that of an old rogue.

Hearing this, Lin Zhengdu felt embarrassed for Tan Huafeng.

That old fox is really good at talking; he says one thing to people and another to them in private.

When it comes to individual heroism, no one is as good as Tan Huafeng.

If you, as the top leader, say that shit smells good, then all the lower-level cadres have to agree.

However, Lin Zheng only dared to keep these words to himself.

Judging from Tan Huafeng's attitude, Lin Zheng knew that his future days would definitely not be easy.

Tan Huafeng frowned and waited for a long time without receiving a reply from Lin Zheng, which made him somewhat annoyed.

He slammed his hand on the table: "Comrade Lin Zheng, are you even listening to me?"

"Secretary Tan, I'm listening."

Tan Huafeng glared at Lin Zheng, picked up the thermos on the table, took a sip of water, and then looked back at Lin Zheng's face.

"I strongly opposed the transfer of you from higher up to serve as the head of the coordination group and the assistant to the town mayor."

"You're just a low-level employee in a state-owned enterprise. Besides doing some profit-driven business, you don't understand anything about construction or people's livelihood."

"I'm very unhappy that the higher-ups forced you in."

"I won't stop you from coming down here to gain experience, but don't let it affect the development of Tianhe Town."

"You must report to me first whether you should do something or not. You can only do it if I approve it. Don't make decisions on your own without my approval."

After hearing Tan Huafeng's words, Lin Zheng remained unfazed and said calmly, "Secretary Tan, I don't understand what you mean."

"For example, what are the things that should be done?"

"What are the things that shouldn't be done?"

This was no longer a warning from Tan Huafeng; it was blatant oppression.

To put it bluntly, they didn't treat him like a human being at all.

If he has to make all the decisions, then what's the point of him being the head of the coordination team?

Moreover, Tan Huafeng had no authority to make decisions regarding people's livelihood development and construction.

According to the allocation by Tianhe Town, Tan Huafeng only has the power to transfer personnel within the town.

But he was transferred down from the district, and as long as he doesn't commit any crimes, Tan Huafeng has no right to transfer him away.

Moreover, the construction, development, and people's livelihood of Tianhe Town are temporarily under the jurisdiction of the deputy mayor of the town who is in charge of the discipline inspection commission.

Once Lin Lanxin settles down, she will take full control of this matter.

Tan Huafeng was just used to running the household in Tianhe Town, and he thought everyone had to obey his orders.

Seeing Lin Zheng's expression, Tan Huafeng immediately became furious.

The purpose of this meeting was to give Lin Zheng a warning.

He let Lin Zheng know who was in charge in Tianhe Town.

Furthermore, Lin Zheng needed to understand that nothing could be done in Tianhe Town without his approval.

But Lin Zheng's current attitude shows that he is going to fight against him.

Tan Huafeng said coldly, "Lin Zheng, do you know you're asking for trouble?"

"Try getting something done in Tianhe Town without my approval."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng was completely stunned.

Is this something that came out of the mouth of a top leader?

Even thugs aren't this arrogant.

He actually said such low-level things.

Lin Zheng couldn't help but suspect that Tan Huafeng had bought his position as the top leader.

Tan Huafeng is the first person to dare to threaten cadres so blatantly.

Even a novice in officialdom wouldn't make such a mistake, yet this seasoned veteran did.

If he wasn't angry, then he simply didn't respect him at all.

"Secretary Tan, is this the reason you called me here for a talk?"

"If you're trying to use your power to oppress me, then congratulations, you've succeeded."

Lin Zheng's calm and composed demeanor only fueled Tan Huafeng's anger.

Tan Huafeng's face turned ashen with anger, unable to fathom where Lin Zheng's confidence came from.

He remained calm and composed even under his heavy pressure.

However, if he doesn't take down Lin Zheng, and the incident at the dock is exposed, he'll be in big trouble.

Thinking of this, Tan Huafeng sneered.

"What, you want to fight me?"

Lin Zheng shook his head: "Secretary Tan, I came to Tianhe Town with only one purpose: to develop the wharf project in Tianhe Town and boost the economy of the entire town. That's all."

"You really don't know your own limitations."

Tan Huafeng sneered: "Do you even know how many billions of yuan the entire wharf project in Tianhe Town costs, and how many issues it involves?"

"Don't even mention one deputy section chief; even if you filled ten deputy section chief positions, you still wouldn't make a ripple."

"If you cooperate with me, I guarantee I can give you a prestigious title and help you leave Tianhe Town safely."

"If you refuse to cooperate, hehe..."

At this point, Tan Huafeng lit a cigarette and started smoking it.

"Excuse me, Secretary Tan, I have something else to attend to."

After finishing his sentence, Lin Zheng left the office without even looking at Tan Huafeng's expression.

"Lin Zheng, if you dare to step out of your office, I guarantee you'll end up in jail."

Tan Huafeng's words came coldly from behind.

Lin Zheng stopped in his tracks.

"Sorry, I don't listen to people bragging."

After saying that, Lin Zheng walked straight out of the office.