Chapter 19: Each Takes What They Need
Good news doesn't leave the house, bad news spreads far and wide!
The news of Wucheng County's deputy mayor being caught for soliciting prostitution caused a huge uproar online. Even though Li Jingyi asked the publicity department to find a way to stop it, the impact was minimal.
Li Jingyi had just become the head of Wucheng County, and this scandal cropping up made her very frustrated.
However, she could only handle it impartially, have the County Commission for Discipline Inspection issue an investigation report, and then proceed according to the relevant regulations.
After lunch, the charming mature woman, Liu Tingting, sneaked into Lin Hao's office again.
"Director Lin, how's the matter I asked you to handle?"
Today, Liu Tingting wore a suit dress, her chest pushing out prominently, her waist cinched perfectly, highlighting her alluring and proud figure.
She walked over slowly, hooked her arm around Lin Hao's, and rubbed her soft body against his arm, letting him feel a soft and firm sensation.
"Ms. Ting, please don't do this, this is the office." Lin Hao pushed her away.
"I know, but isn't doing it in the office quite exciting?" Liu Tingting actually reached her hand into his crotch and started to rub gently.
"This is a workplace, you should be mindful of the impression it gives. Otherwise, I won't be able to help you." Lin Hao was slightly irritated.
It's not that he didn't want to indulge with this alluring woman, it's just that the office really wasn't the appropriate place.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Liu Tingting let go of him and said, "Then how about I invite you to dinner tonight?"
"Dinner? I think Ms. Ting wants to devour me, right?" Lin Hao's mouth curled into a slight grin.
"You're so naughty! Is that what you think of me? I just really wanted to thank you, so I'm inviting you out for dinner," Liu Tingting said.
"Ms. Ting, where's your husband?" Lin Hao asked.
"My husband is in the neighboring town, he rarely comes back, only two or three times a month," Liu Tingting replied truthfully.
"I see, no wonder you're so flirtatious!" Lin Hao said with a mischievous smile.
"Don't you like it when I'm a little flirtatious?" Liu Tingting smiled shyly.
"Alright, I've mentioned your brother's matter to Director Chen, but whether it will work out, I can't guarantee." Lin Hao said seriously.
"That's wonderful! Thank you, Director Lin! I'll treat you to a private dinner tonight." Liu Tingting smiled brightly, almost eager to kiss him in thanks.
"Ms. Ting, I'm afraid I can't control myself!" Lin Hao said with a troubled face.
"Afraid of what? Do you think I'd eat you alive?" Liu Tingting gave a teasing smile.
"Let's wait until there's some development regarding your brother's issue." Lin Hao didn't refuse.
After all, this flirtatious woman just wanted to thank him, and even if something happened between them, it would just be a transaction.
Everyone catered to each other's needs, and there would be no follow-up issues, nor would she cling to him.
In the system, everyone knows the biggest fear is a woman clinging to you because sooner or later, it would lead to trouble.
After the lunch break, Lin Hao received a call from Li Jingyi, saying that they were planning to go to the countryside for inspection tomorrow and he should be prepared.
After all, Li Jingyi had just taken up her new position and still needed to see the actual situation on the ground to truly get started with her work.
This is something every new leader must do.
Lin Hao's primary task was to liaise with township party secretaries, CEOs of large enterprises, and to plan routes, confirm inspection times, meal times, and accompanying personnel.
Once he wrapped up these tasks, Lin Hao compiled a detailed report and submitted it to Li Jingyi before finishing work.
Perhaps because something had happened with Luo Zhijun, Su Muyun sent Lin Hao a WeChat text message before he left work, asking him to come home tonight.
His wife's orders, Lin Hao went straight to the Su Family after work.
At this time, the Su Family was all present: Su Dingfang, Peng Yunyan, and Su Muyun's sister were all back home.
Upon entering, Lin Hao greeted Su Dingfang but completely ignored Peng Yunyan, his stepmother.
When she saw Lin Hao come back, Su Muchen seemed to remember the event of last night and her face turned a bit unnatural; had it not been for Lin Hao holding onto her weakness, she would have already flipped out.
Su Muyun still maintained a cold demeanor towards him, as if she felt exhausted.
Obviously, the whole family was a bit overwhelmed by Luo Zhijun's issue and hadn't thought of a solution yet.
"Lin Hao, do you have any news about Luo Zhijun from the county committee?" Peng Yunyan asked.
"No!" Lin Hao shook his head and replied.
"Aren't you someone from the county committee's secretary? How could you have no news? Or you just don't want to say, huh?" Peng Yunyan said angrily.
Lin Hao's face slightly darkened. If it weren't for his wife's sake, he would have already exploded in anger.
"I really don't know." Publication courtesy of M|V|LE-MPYR.
Lin Hao turned to Su Dingfang with a helpless look, saying, "Dad, you know the rules as well, during the County Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation, none of us can see him."
"I've found out that the investigation on Luo Zhijun is being led by Deputy Secretary Cui Zhipeng. How's your relationship with him?" Su Dingfang furrowed his brows and said in a deep voice.
"Not good. You know, who dares to get close to those Discipline Inspection folks, isn't that just inviting trouble?" Lin Hao said as it was.
"This Luo Zhijun, honestly, how could he dare to solicit prostitution? Such filthy women, how could he be willing!" Peng Yunyan said angrily.
Su Muchen's face changed, she said with aggrievance: "Mom, the investigation isn't clear yet, maybe Zhijun is being framed?"
"Didn't you see the photos online? That bastard Zhijun was in bed with a whore and you're still defending him. It's because you didn't satisfy him at home; otherwise, why would he fool around outside?" Peng Yunyan turned her guns on Su Muchen.
What? I didn't satisfy him?
That limp noodle Zhijun finishes the deed in no time, how is that my fault?
Su Muchen felt extremely aggrieved, a look of frustration on her face.
"Mom, this has nothing to do with sister. Men are all like that; they eat from their bowls and stare at the pots, preferring the wildflowers to the home ones," Su Muyun interjected, not forgetting to cast a glance at Lin Hao.
Lin Hao suddenly felt a headache but dared not to take it personally. He pulled out a cigarette and offered one to Su Dingfang, lighting it for him.
"Enough, what's done is done, let's find a way to solve it. Complaining about Zhijun won't help, will it?" Su Dingfang gave Peng Yunyan a hard glare.
"Find a way? Do it then, I don't even dare to step outside now or see anyone. You have no idea, just now when I returned, all the neighbor grannies pointed fingers at our backside!" Peng Yunyan still wouldn't let it drop.
"Mom, don't worry, I believe brother-in-law is innocent, everything will be fine," Lin Hao said loudly.
"You useless wimp, now that your brother-in-law is in trouble, you're happily gloating. You talk about family, but you're just an ingrate!" Peng Yunyan now seemed like a mad dog, biting whoever she could.