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

After hearing Yang Dong's words, Lin Zheng pondered for a moment and finally nodded in agreement.

He was worried that if he pushed Yang Dong too far, Yang Dong would resort to desperate measures.

As long as we can get leverage over Chen Lianghai and force him to comply, giving him four more days is no big deal.

After ending the call with Yang Dong, Lin Zheng thought for a moment and then called Deng Hong.

It's been several days now, and I don't know how things are going with Deng Hong, or whether she can stabilize the situation.

"Lin Zheng, you rascal, you finally remembered me."

As soon as the call connected, Deng Hong's longing voice came from the other end.

"Sister Deng, I've been busy these past few days."

"I just had some free time, so I called you right away."

"Are you alright with things in Dianhai Town?"

Deng Hong said, "No problem. Fortunately, you made arrangements in advance, and 90% of the cadres support my work."

"The second phase of the project at Zhuangdong Village Committee is also progressing steadily."

"And you, the new town mayor hasn't taken office yet. Have the town officials given you any trouble?"

"I'm fine."

Not wanting Deng Hong to worry, Lin Zheng chatted briefly before preparing to hang up.

"Lin Zheng, wait a minute, let me introduce you to someone."

"She's my college classmate. She's the deputy director of the Tianhe Town Wharf Neighborhood Committee. She might be able to offer you something of value."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng immediately perked up.

What he needs most right now is something of real value.

After getting the phone number of Li Juan, Deng Hong's college classmate, Lin Zheng immediately dialed it.

The two chatted for a few minutes and then agreed on a meeting place.

Half an hour later, Lin Zheng arrived at the entrance of the Xin Yijia Comprehensive Shopping Mall in Tianhe Town.

Li Juan was standing on the left side of the doorway.

After the two met, Li Juan pointed to the barbecue stall not far away.

Lin Zheng nodded and walked over.

The two sat down, and Li Juan ordered premium beer and some mutton before asking the waiter to leave.

"Team Leader Lin, Sister Deng told me you'd like to know more about the situation here?"

Lin Zheng nodded: "The development of the dock involves land acquisition, relocation of power lines, relocation of graves, and widening of roads. All of these involve various village committees and neighborhood committees."

"I want to understand the specific situation first so that we can negotiate and make arrangements later."

"I don't know about the situation in other village committees, but my Nanjie Neighborhood Committee is a tough nut to crack."

"The secretary of the neighborhood committee is Tan Huafeng's brother-in-law, Tan Zhengguo. He is arrogant and domineering, and he controls all the policies of the South Street Neighborhood Committee."

"Anyone in the neighborhood committee who dares to object will either be verbally abused or inexplicably beaten up."

"I heard you and Tan Huafeng broke up. Given Tan Zhengguo's character, he will definitely not let you develop a relationship so easily."

Lin Zheng frowned: "So, the whole Tan Guozheng group has a shady background?"

Li Juan nodded: "The area under the jurisdiction of South Street is managed by a man named Yang Feng."

"All sanitation fees, stall rental fees, parking fees, etc..."

"Yang Feng and Tan Guozheng are very close and often drink together."

"With Tan Guozheng protecting him, Yang Feng has become increasingly reckless."

"Has anyone called the police?" Lin Zheng asked.

"What's the use of calling the police? With Tan Huafeng above us, a single phone call will make the matter disappear without a trace."

"Once Yang Feng is released, he will openly retaliate."

"Everyone living nearby knows that this area belongs to the Tan family."

Then the beer and mutton were served.

Lin Zheng opened two bottles of beer and handed one to Li Juan.

The two touched hands and started eating mutton.

"Comrade Li Juan, according to your logic, the entire area under the jurisdiction of the South Street Neighborhood Committee is just an impenetrable wall for the Tan family?"

"You could say that," Li Juan nodded.

"Is there any way to tear open the opening?"

"The only way to break through this barrier is to make Tan Guozheng and Yang Feng become enemies."

"But since the two are so close and have so many interests involved, it's impossible for them to fall out."

"Besides, the two, one white and one black, monopolize the industries in the area under the jurisdiction of the South Street Neighborhood Committee, so there is no reason for them to turn against each other."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng's brows furrowed even more deeply.

According to Li Juan, his idea of ​​launching a project in the South Street area is undoubtedly a pipe dream.

With just one word from Tan Huafeng, Tan Guozheng and Yang Feng would absolutely have him pinned down, making it impossible for him to move an inch.

However, Lin Zheng did not intend to give up and asked, "Comrade Li Juan, do you know Yang Feng's hideout?"

Li Juan was taken aback: "Team Leader Lin, are you going to talk to Yang Feng?"

I advise you not to go.

"He's one of Tan Guozheng's men, and you've offended Secretary Tan. Going there might be dangerous for you."

Lin Zheng waved his hand and said, "I'm not going to meet him, I'm just making a secret visit."

"Get to know the surrounding environment first, and then make a plan."

Upon hearing this, Li Juan hesitated, but finally revealed the location of Yang Feng's hideout.

"Team Leader Lin, you must not act impulsively."

"Yang Feng and his ilk dare to do anything because they have Tan Guozheng's protection."

"A while ago, a vendor refused to pay protection money and had several of his ribs broken."

Lin Zheng nodded: "I understand, thank you, Comrade Li Juan."

After the two finished their barbecue, Lin Zheng drove Li Juan home, then turned around and headed towards Yang Feng's hideout.

The first phase of the wharf planning covers the area under the jurisdiction of Yangxi Village Committee and Nanjie Neighborhood Committee.

These two areas happen to be the Tan family's backyard.

If he doesn't find a breakthrough, the dock project simply cannot proceed.

When that happens, he, as the head of the coordination group, will have to pack his bags and get out of here.

No wonder Tan Huafeng acted like a scoundrel before, openly pressuring and threatening him.

Now that he thinks about it, Lin Zheng finally understands.

The development of the dock project indirectly affected the interests of the Tan family.

The Tan family's connections practically monopolize the industries in Tianhe Town. His project would be tantamount to destroying these industries, so it's no wonder the Tan family would agree so easily.

As Lin Zheng drove, he pondered how to fight against the Tan family.

It's definitely not enough to rely on just one person.

Therefore, we must use their strength against them.

To break the Tan family, we need to start by dividing them from within.

Lin Zheng decided to start with Yang Feng.

Yang Feng is not a member of the Tan family, and his relationship with Tan Guozheng is merely one of mutual benefit.

As long as it brings him greater benefits, all relationships are worthless.

However, we need to conduct a thorough investigation before deciding how to proceed with Yang Feng.

That was the purpose of his inquiry to Li Juan about Yang Feng's hideout.

Unlike Dianhai Town, this place doesn't have people like Li Zhengang to help.

Everything here has to be done by myself.

The car drove for about ten minutes before finally turning into and stopping in front of a foot massage parlor.

This is the destination Li Juan mentioned, Yang Feng's lair, a place that appears to be a massage and foot bath parlor but is actually a place for prostitution.

After getting out of the car, Lin Zheng pretended to be a customer and went inside.

As soon as I stepped through the door, several scantily clad women surrounded me.