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

The next morning, Lin Zheng got up early.

He brought Chen Li and the other person to the village committee, where they met Deng Hong.

The group was discussing their next steps in the office.

Just then, Lin Zheng's phone rang.

Upon seeing that it was Wang Jianguo's number, Lin Zheng told everyone to be quiet and then answered the call.

"Manager Lin, Dean Qin has already opened a case."

"Prepare the materials and send them to the court as soon as possible."

"Okay, thank you, Mayor Wang."

"Don't mention it, we're business partners."

Wang Jianguo smiled and said, "But Manager Lin, let me remind you of something."

"Li Ting will definitely try to suppress this case, so you need to be prepared."

"I see."

After hanging up the phone, Deng Hong asked, "Did you handle things with the court?"

Lin Zheng nodded: "The court has already accepted the case and is urging us to submit the materials."

"That's good."

Hearing this, Deng Hong breathed a sigh of relief.

"If that money doesn't come back soon, the project really can't go on."

"How's the negotiation about the demolition compensation going?"

"Those families agreed to pay in installments, but they have to pay half upfront."

"How much is half?"

"Three million two hundred thousand."

Lin Zheng frowned and said, "Three million two hundred thousand? Where would we find that much money now?"

"That's what I said too."

"But they disagreed, saying it was their bottom line."

"If they don't even have half of it, they won't move."

"The project can't start, so they keep causing trouble."

"Let's make a scene at the town level, at the district level, and see who can withstand it."

Lin Zheng lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

"Let's stall for now and talk about it once Li Ting's money arrives."

After chatting for a while longer, Lin Zheng got up to say goodbye.

He drove to the court and submitted the documents.

The judge in charge of filing the case reviewed the materials and nodded.

"We've accepted the case. Go back and wait for our notification."

"How long will it take?"

"It's hard to say; it could take as little as a week or as long as a month."

Lin Zheng frowned: "Can you hurry up?"

"The project is waiting to start; we can't afford to delay it."

The judge glanced at him and said, "I'd like to be quick, but the procedures have to be followed."

"Both the plaintiff and the defendant need to be summoned, and the evidence needs to be verified; all of this takes time."

"Besides, you know Li Ting, he'll definitely try to stall for time."

Lin Zheng paused for a moment, then asked, "Is there any way to stop him from stalling?"

"have."

The judge looked at him. "Unless someone puts pressure on him."

"for example......"

"For example, the leaders in the town, or the leaders in the district."

"He has to obediently cooperate as long as someone gives the order."

Lin Zheng nodded, understanding his meaning.

After leaving the courthouse, he made a phone call to Wang Jianguo.

"Mayor Wang, the court said that Li Ting might delay things."

"So someone needs to put pressure on him."

"you mean?"

"I would like to ask Dean Qin to put in a good word for the court."

"Prioritize this case and don't give Li Ting any opportunity to take advantage of it."

Wang Jianguo paused for a moment, then said, "I can talk to Dean Qin about this, but there's a condition."

"What are the conditions?"

"After the project is completed, give me a shop."

Lin Zheng's face darkened, and he said, "Mayor Wang, we agreed on two, why are you adding one more?"

"Times have changed."

Wang Jianguo smiled and said, "Li Ting's matter is more troublesome than I imagined."

"We also need to spend money to bribe Dean Qin."

"These things all require your help."

Lin Zheng took a deep breath and suppressed his anger.

"Mayor Wang, three shops are no small sum."

"I know, that's why I'm discussing it with you."

"If you agree, I'll help you with it."

"If you don't agree, then proceed according to the normal procedure. I can't control how long Li Ting drags it out."

Lin Zheng was silent for a moment, then said, "Okay, I agree."

"However, Mayor Wang, I also have a condition."

"What?"

"Once Li Ting's money arrives in my account, you'll have to help me expedite the demolition compensation process."

"Those departments in the town have been dragging their feet on paying the money."

"You need to get them to pull it off as soon as possible."

Wang Jianguo thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I can help you with that."

"But the issue of demolition compensation is not something I can decide."

"It needs to be discussed in a town meeting and approved by the district."

"I can only help you expedite it, I can't guarantee it will work out."

"That's enough."

Lin Zheng nodded: "Thank you, Mayor Wang."

"Don't mention it, we're business partners."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zheng leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes.

Wang Jianguo, that old fox, is getting bigger and bigger.

Lin Zheng thought for a moment, picked up his phone, and dialed Qiu Xiuqin's number.

"Sister Xiuqin, Wang Jianguo has increased his bets again."

"What was added?"

"One shop, plus what I promised before, that makes three shops in total."

Qiu Xiuqin was silent for a moment, then said, "He's taking advantage of the situation."

"I know, but I need his help now, so I can't turn against him."

"What are you planning to do?"

"Agree to his request first, and we'll talk about it after Li Ting's money arrives."

"If he dares to raise the stakes again, I'll take those things out."

Qiu Xiuqin thought for a moment and said, "This is a good idea, but you need to be prepared."

"Wang Jianguo is the kind of person who responds better to gentle persuasion than force."

"If you fall out with him, he's capable of anything."

"I know."

Qiu Xiuqin sighed and said, "Lin Zheng, I know you feel wronged, but some things can't be rushed."

"Once you've established yourself in Dianhai Town, then we'll settle accounts with him."

"A small act of impatience can lead to great chaos; before you have the strength, you have to endure everything."

Lin Zheng nodded and said, "I understand."

Qiu Xiuqin's voice softened.

"Are you free tonight? Come to my place, I'll cook for you."

Lin Zheng felt a warmth in his heart: "Okay."

After hanging up the phone, he started the car and drove towards the town.

In the afternoon, Lin Zheng was reviewing documents in his office when his phone suddenly rang.

It was an unfamiliar number.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Manager Lin, this is Li Ting."

Lin Zheng was taken aback: "Mr. Li, is something the matter?"

"I want to talk to you."

"What are you talking about?"

"About that money."

Lin Zheng sneered: "President Li has come to his senses?"

"I've figured it out."

Li Ting's voice carried a hint of helplessness.

"Continuing to fight with you will not do me any good. I want to make peace with you."

"How can we reconcile?"

"I'll return the money, but you have to drop the lawsuit."

"Can."

Lin Zheng nodded: "But there's one condition."

"What?"

"You need to help with the demolition compensation."

"The town has been delaying paying the demolition compensation to those families."

"You've been operating in Dianhai Town for so many years, there must be connections."

"Could you urge them to release the funds as soon as possible?"

Li Ting was silent for a moment, then said, "Okay, I'll help you."

"But you also have to do me a favor."

"What?"

"After the project is completed, I will be in charge of the market's property management."

Lin Zheng frowned: "President Li, you're taking advantage of my misfortune."

"This is not taking advantage of someone's misfortune; it's a fair trade."

Li Ting said, "If you help me, and I help you, we'll all benefit."

"Furthermore, I guarantee that the property management fees will not be higher than others."

"Our service quality is no worse than others."

Lin Zheng thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I agree."

"But property management matters have to go through a bidding process."

"I can't give it to you directly."

"I know that."

Li Ting nodded: "As long as you agree, I'll handle the bidding process."

"I promise I won't make things difficult for you."

"That's good."

Lin Zheng breathed a sigh of relief. "Mr. Li, when will that money arrive in your account?"

"tomorrow."

Li Ting said, "Fourteen million, not a penny less."

"Okay, I'll wait for your news."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zheng leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh of relief.

Li Ting finally admitted it.

The money issue is finally resolved.

Next, there's the matter of compensation for the demolition.

He picked up his phone and dialed Deng Hong's number.

"Sister Deng, Li Ting has agreed to repay the money."

"Really?" Deng Hong's voice was filled with surprise.

"Really, the money will arrive tomorrow."

"Very good!"

Deng Hong was so excited she almost jumped up.

"What about the demolition compensation?"

Li Ting agreed to help expedite the process.

"He'll put in a good word with those departments in the town."

"That's good."

Deng Hong breathed a sigh of relief. "Lin Zheng, you're amazing."

"Even Li Ting can be handled."

"It's not that I'm powerful, but the district court put pressure on him, and his powerful backers couldn't do anything about it."

"Get ready, the money will arrive tomorrow, let's settle the demolition compensation issue first."

"it is good."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zheng smiled.

The project's path has finally been opened.