Chapter 41

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The small stall Xu Zhengcheng found indeed had a unique flavor. Although its location was rather remote and few people came to patronize it, this was precisely what the group wanted—a quiet atmosphere. After the four of them sat down, Lin Shuang smiled and spoke up.

"Little Brother Su, tell us, what's going on? This isn't like you today. You played the hero but didn't finish the act. If you hadn't given me a signal, I would have made sure Zhao Sihai and Liang Tian got what they deserved."

"Brother Lin, what's the point of just dealing with Liang Tian? If we're going to do it, let's go big," Su Mu said with a smile after lighting a cigarette.

"You mean...?" Lin Shuang's mind raced.

"Exactly!"

Su Mu nodded. "Xu Yan, find a way to get the information out of Meng Jiao. I don't believe she knows nothing. If Liang Tian can have her handle these matters for him, it shows her position is significant. Also, if possible, ask Director Xu to help monitor Liang Tian. I believe his hands are not clean. If we move, we should root them out completely. Once we have the evidence, I'm sure Minister Liang will know what to do next."

"Director Xu?" Lin Shuang asked, tilting his head.

"Guaranteed to complete the task!" Xu Zhengcheng said solemnly.

"Flexing to stretch, hibernating to survive. Xu Zhengcheng isn't just a simple character. Even after Xue Feng marginalized him, he still managed to persist and secretly cultivate some loyal followers, which shows his wisdom and strategy."

In fact, Xu Zhengcheng was exactly like that!

He was waiting for an opportunity to rise. Before this opportunity came, he was willing to endure Xue Feng's exclusion and the lack of attention from others in the bureau. He treated all the gossip as a way to temper his will. And it proved successful; he finally got his chance.

Su Mu was his benefactor!

Imagine if Zhao Ruian could take down Liang Zhonghe, he would gain another vote in the county party committee, increasing his influence and giving him the power to challenge Xie Wen. If this move was successful, Xu Zhengcheng could smoothly become the head of the public security bureau.

"Ha ha!"

Lin Shuang laughed. "Old Xu, the county magistrate is always very concerned about the public security bureau. Do you have time tomorrow morning to report on the work?"

Here it comes!

Xu Zhengcheng knew this was an olive branch from Zhao Ruian and quickly responded, "No problem, I'll go to the county government tomorrow to report on the work!"

"Alright, Old Xu, it's not working hours now, no need to be so formal. This is your son, right? He certainly has a noble demeanor, worthy of the Xu family," Lin Shuang said with a smile.

As Zhao Ruian's secretary, Lin Shuang knew he had to serve Zhao Ruian at all times and try to win more people over, which was why Zhao Ruian agreed to let Lin Shuang attend the banquet.

What about Su Mu? He knew exactly this, understanding that Zhao Ruian wanted to cultivate his own people in the public security bureau, and Xu Zhengcheng wanted to rely on Zhao Ruian as a backer. So he acted as a bridge. It turned out he was right.

"That's my son, Xu Yan!" Xu Zhengcheng said with a smile.

"Brother Lin, Xu Yan is now the chief of the Heishan Town police station. Secretary Li even praised him personally last time!" Su Mu said with a smile.

Secretary Li, of course, referred to the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee of Qinglin City, Li Leming. Lin Shuang's smile grew even wider when he heard this.

"He's a good seed, must be well-cultivated. Old Xu, not to criticize you, but in this day and age, you can't hide your talents. You should promote those like Xu Yan. Only when they are in the right positions can they serve society better."

"Right, Xu Yan, go and toast Secretary Lin!" Xu Zhengcheng said loudly.

"Secretary Lin, I toast you!" Xu Yan raised his glass.

"Good, I'll drink this one!" Lin Shuang drank it all in one go, showing great respect.

Being all men, they spoke freely, and since they were now on the same team, there was no need for so many reservations. After a few jokes, the atmosphere quickly warmed up. The conversation was harmonious.

Su Mu knew that Lin Shuang was doing this at Zhao Ruian's suggestion. The way tonight's events were handled was a gift from Su Mu to Zhao Ruian. In the county party committee, if anyone was the easiest to win over, it was Liang Zhonghe.

Liang Zhonghe's patron used to be in Qinglin City but was dismissed for corruption. Without a patron, Liang Zhonghe had no choice but to ally with Xie Wen. Note, it was an alliance, not a submission. At this level, there was no true loyalty.

This is why Liang Tian could be on par with Xie Minghao in Xingtang County, rather than just a yes-man.

Su Mu originally had no intention of targeting Liang Zhonghe, but after Liang Tian's antics tonight, targeting Luo Lin, Su Mu had no choice. He thought he could use this incident to work on pulling Liang Zhonghe over.

Anything and everything should not be overlooked. A seemingly insignificant event could have a butterfly effect, leading to unexpected results.

Of course, these were still plans, still in preparation.

Compared to this, the most significant gain from Su Mu's trip to Xingtang County was getting Xu Zhengcheng and Lin Shuang to drink with him, gradually forming his own small circle.

While Su Mu was enjoying a pleasant conversation and drinking, in the home of the Propaganda Minister in the county party committee's residential area, dark clouds were gathering.

"Dad, I have to get this out of my system, or I'll go crazy. I'm not afraid of losing face; I'm afraid of losing your face!" Liang Tian shouted, holding his swollen face.

"Exactly, Old Liang, what is this? What right do they have to beat people? And to beat them so badly! If I hadn't gone there myself, the police station wouldn't have released him. What is Zhao Sihai, to detain my precious son? No, if you don't settle this, I'll go and find them myself," Liang Tian's mother, Wu Ruifang, said aggressively, tears streaming down her face as she looked at Liang Tian.

Growing up, Wu Ruifang had never even touched Liang Tian. Today, seeing him beaten so badly, the already short-tempered Wu Ruifang couldn't swallow this.

"Enough, stop talking! What kind of person is Liang Tian, you know very well. This is all because of your spoiling! Do you really think I can rule Xingtang County with one hand? That Su Mu, don't go looking for trouble. He has connections. Haven't you seen that Secretary Xie has remained silent?" Liang Zhonghe, with a balding head, carefully analyzed every word Liang Tian had said after returning.

To be honest, Liang Zhonghe was really unsure. Logically, with Lin Shuang there tonight, if he had pursued it, Liang Tian would have faced serious consequences. But in the end, he just had Zhao Sihai take him away and hinted to release him without much fuss.

If there was nothing strange about this, Liang Zhonghe wouldn't believe it. But what was the strange thing? What was Lin Shuang's backer, Zhao Ruian, up to?

As a neutral party in the county party committee, allied with Xie Wen, Liang Zhonghe's mind was filled with thoughts, pondering and weighing.

"Mom, Dad won't let me do anything, but you have to get me some revenge. I can't touch Su Mu, but can't I touch that little slut?" Liang Tian said in a low voice.

"Luo Lin!" Wu Ruifang's eyes flashed with a cruel look as she thought of Luo Lin.

She couldn't touch Su Mu, but dealing with Luo Lin was no problem. Wu Ruifang wasn't a full-time housewife but held a position as the head of the finance department at Xingtang County TV station.

"Don't worry, I'll get you that revenge!" Wu Ruifang said through gritted teeth.

All because of you, you slut. If you hadn't seduced my son, this wouldn't have happened. I didn't punish you enough last time. Just wait, this time I'll make sure you pack your bags and leave!

Almost at the same time, in a villa on the outskirts of Xingtang County, Luo Kanghua, Luo Lin's father and the head of Luo's Construction, sat with a worried look on his face. He was no longer the man he used to be, constantly smoking, looking haggard at forty-something.

"Smoke, smoke, all you do is smoke. Does it help? You might as well smoke yourself to death!"

On the left leather sofa sat a woman with a seductive appearance but a sharp and bitter tongue. She wore a very revealing nightgown, legs crossed without a care. If she were on the street, she would be seen as a vulgar woman, and even a prostitute.

She was Yan Chunhua, Luo Lin's biological mother. She still looked good, well-maintained, and at forty, she looked like she was in her thirties, a stark contrast to the worn-out Luo Kanghua.

"All you do is mess with your gadgets. This family is falling apart, and then what will you do?" Luo Kanghua said, troubled.

"What are you shouting at me for? Even if it falls apart, it's not because of me! If you have the ability, go out and earn money, don't be a hero at home!" Yan Chunhua said angrily.

"You? I don't have the energy to argue with you. I'll focus on how to pass the qualification review and win the Heishan Town project. Town Mayor Su Mu, he's in charge of this. What does this new mayor like?" Luo Kanghua said, frowning.

"Who? Dad, what did you just say?"

At that moment, Luo Lin appeared at the door, just in time to hear Luo Kanghua's words. The name "Su Mu" made her eyes light up, and she rushed over, asking anxiously.

"Su Mu, the new mayor of Heishan Town. You should know that our Luo's Construction wants to win the contract for the new primary school in Daliushu Village. What's so surprising about that?" Luo Kanghua said, puzzled.

Is there nothing surprising about it?

Luo Lin's lips curled into a bitter smile, but she said nothing, heading straight for the second floor. Could this be karma, retribution?

"What's wrong with my daughter? She's acting so strange, not like her at all."

Yan Chunhua muttered softly. And just as Luo Lin closed her bedroom door, a unique, frantic scream echoed from downstairs.

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