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

The living room was dimly lit, with only one chandelier overhead.

Warm yellow light spilled onto the sofa, casting the intertwined shadows of the two people.

Qiu Xiuqin's loungewear was pushed up, and her fair body gleamed under the light.

She bit her lip, her eyes glazed over, and her arms were wrapped around Lin Zheng's neck.

"Lin Zheng, hurry up..."

Lin Zheng leaned down and kissed her neck.

Qiu Xiuqin tilted her head back, biting her lip tightly, not daring to make a loud sound.

But a low, soft hum still escaped his throat.

"Sister Xiuqin, Mayor Yang is still here..."

"Never mind him, he's drunk."

Qiu Xiuqin's hand moved up from his waist and unbuttoned his shirt.

The two of them pressed tightly together and rolled off the sofa onto the carpet.

Yang Wanshan lay motionless on the table.

Occasionally, he would utter a muffled murmur, turn over, and continue sleeping.

Every time he made a sound, Qiu Xiuqin would stiffen and grip Lin Zheng's arm tightly, her nails almost digging into his skin.

Lin Zheng was so frightened that he dared not move, holding his breath and staring at Yang Wanshan's back.

A few seconds later, Yang Wanshan quieted down again, and the two continued.

The thrill of being discovered at any moment sent their adrenaline soaring.

"Lin Zheng... hurry up..."

Qiu Xiuqin whispered in his ear, her voice trembling.

Lin Zheng followed Qiu Xiuqin's instructions.

Qiu Xiuqin tilted her head back and bit her lip hard.

The two struggled for more than half an hour before collapsing onto the carpet.

Qiu Xiuqin leaned against him, panting heavily, her face flushed with satisfaction.

"That scared me to death..."

She said softly, "Old Yang just turned over, and I thought he was about to wake up."

Lin Zheng lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and said, "I was startled too."

"But that's what makes it exciting."

Qiu Xiuqin smiled and drew circles on his chest with her finger.

"Lin Zheng, tell me, aren't we weird?"

"A little."

Lin Zheng exhaled a puff of smoke.

"But this feeling is really great."

I think so too.

Qiu Xiuqin looked up at him.

"The thrill of having an affair with you right under Lao Yang's nose is even greater than being in bed with him."

The two lingered for a while longer, and Qiu Xiuqin looked at Yang Wanshan.

He was still lying on the table, fast asleep.

"You should go now."

Qiu Xiuqin sat up and reminded him, "It'll be bad for you if Old Yang wakes up and sees this."

Lin Zheng nodded, got up, and dressed.

He walked over to Yang Wanshan and nudged him.

"Mayor Yang, Mayor Yang?"

Yang Wanshan did not react.

"Let's go, he won't wake up."

Qiu Xiuqin saw him to the door, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him on the lips.

"Be careful on the road."

"Um."

Lin Zheng walked out of the residential area, the night breeze blowing on his face, dispelling the heat from his body.

He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and hailed a taxi to go back to his residence.

In the car, Lin Zheng leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes.

Planning Bureau, Water Resources Bureau, Environmental Protection Bureau.

I don't know how long it would take to visit each of these departments one by one.

But with Yang Wanshan's help, things should go much more smoothly.

However, the favors I owe have only grown more and more.

How will I repay it in the future?

Lin Zheng sighed and stopped thinking about it.

Back at his lodgings, he took a shower and lay down on the bed.

My phone suddenly rang; it was Deng Hong calling.

"Lin Zheng, the compensation for the demolition has been settled with the remaining families."

"We'll sign the agreement tomorrow, and they'll move out as soon as the money arrives."

Lin Zheng breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Okay, I'll go to the village committee tomorrow and sign it with you."

"Also, have you contacted the construction team?"

"We'll talk about the construction team later. We'll have to give up our spots to those people with connections in these powerful departments."

"Okay, let's discuss it when we meet tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zheng tossed it aside and closed his eyes.

The project has finally made substantial progress.

The road administration bureau, the power supply station, and the demolition compensation have all been settled.

Next are the Planning Bureau, Water Resources Bureau, and Environmental Protection Bureau.

There are also construction teams, materials, equipment...

A whole host of things are waiting for him to do.

Lin Zheng took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

Take it one step at a time, there's no rush.

He turned over, and Qiu Xiuqin's image reappeared in his mind.

This woman is too dangerous, but the more dangerous she is, the more fascinating she becomes.

Lin Zheng shook his head, stopped thinking about it, and closed his eyes to sleep.

The next morning, Lin Zheng got up and went straight to the village committee.

Deng Hong was already waiting in the office, with a stack of agreements spread out on the table.

"You're here? Have a seat."

Deng Hong poured him a glass of water. "This is the demolition agreement. Take a look."

"If there are no problems, the village committee will sign the agreement with the villagers as stated."

Lin Zheng took it and flipped through the pages one by one.

The terms are clearly stated: half must be paid upfront, and the remainder must be paid in three installments, each lasting six months.

"No problem, sign it."

Deng Hong nodded, picked up the pen, and signed the agreement.

Lin Zheng also signed it and stamped it with the village committee's official seal.

When will the money arrive in my account?

"This afternoon."

Deng Hong said, "I've already made an appointment with the bank to transfer the money this afternoon."

"Okay, keep a close eye on this matter, we can't afford any more mistakes."

"Also, could you help out with the materials suppliers?"

Deng Hong took a sip of water and said, "I was really going to tell you this."

"Li Zhengang called me yesterday and said he knows some reliable suppliers who were introduced to him, and they'll come over at ten o'clock to discuss things."

Lin Zheng was taken aback when he heard this, wondering why Li Zhengang didn't contact him directly.

But upon closer reflection, I immediately understood Li Zhengang's actions.

He was avoiding Wang Jianguo's surveillance by going directly to Deng Hong, which wouldn't arouse suspicion.

Deng Hong checked the time and said, "These suppliers will be here in an hour."

Lin Zheng nodded, lit a cigarette, and leaned back in his chair.

"Sister Deng, do you think the project will really go smoothly?"

"able."

Deng Hong looked at him and said, "As long as you're here, we'll definitely succeed."

Lin Zheng laughed: "You actually believe me."

"If you don't believe me, who will you believe?"

Deng Hong smiled too, "Think about it, how many things have you solved since you came here?"

"Liu Shanhai has fallen, Li Ting has paid back the money, and Ma Cuihua has gone to jail."

"If it were someone else, they wouldn't be able to solve a single one of these problems."

"You've got it all sorted out."

"So, I believe you."

The two chatted for a while longer before the materials supplier arrived.

All three were locals from Dianhai Town, and they brought samples of the materials.

Lin Zheng discussed the terms with them, requiring that the project quality meet the standards and that the construction period not be delayed.

In addition, a materials standard contract was signed.

All three bosses agreed and signed a letter of intent.

After seeing them off, Lin Zheng checked the time; it was almost midnight.

"Sister Deng, shall we have lunch together?"

"OK."

The two left the village committee and found a small restaurant in the town.

We ordered a few dishes and chatted while we ate.

"Lin Zheng, which department do you plan to visit first?"

Planning Bureau, Water Resources Bureau, Environmental Protection Bureau.

"Mayor Yang, please host a dinner for me. I'll meet with them tomorrow."

"That's good."

Deng Hong placed a piece of food on his plate, saying, "Eat more, you've lost weight recently."

"Being thinner is good; you'll look more energetic."

After the two finished their meal, Lin Zheng escorted Deng Hong back to the village committee, and then took a taxi back to his residence.

In the afternoon, Lin Zheng received a call from Yang Wanshan.

"Lin Zheng, the three big shots have made an appointment. Tomorrow night at six o'clock, at Wangjiang Tower."

"Okay, thank you, Mayor Yang."

"Don't thank me. Just prepare the materials so you don't end up in a rush."

"I know."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zheng took a deep breath.

The three major strategies are the final step.

Once these powerful men are appeased, the project can proceed smoothly.