Zhou Weiguo, who was clearly a bit drunk, was still exchanging polite pleasantries with Liu Shengxing.

"This is the only Santana in our entire Shuiyun Town."

"It was proposed last year!"

"If the scenic spot is completed next year, we'll get Editor-in-Chief Liu a car to drive around in!"

Liu Shengxing laughed loudly along with Zhou Weiguo, but at that moment he wished he could go back to the army and be discharged so he could kill them all.

As Liu Shengxing was about to get into the car and leave, Zhou Weiguo was also secretly stuffing something into Liu Shengxing's pocket.

After leaving, Liu Shengxing opened the box in the car and immediately found five bright red bills.

Looking at the money in his hand, Liu Shengxing's eyes turned cold, and his killing intent grew stronger.

Back at the guesthouse, the two junior staff members who were already worried about Liu Shengxing went up to him to offer their concern.

"Teacher Liu, how is it?"

"Teacher Liu, is it him?"

Liu Shengxing didn't say much, he just tossed the envelope out of his pocket and dragged his shoes without expression.

"It's nothing."

"Driving a Santana."

"They even gave me 500 yuan."

Upon hearing this, the two junior staff members' expressions changed drastically.

They picked up the envelope, looked at the five red banknotes inside, and their expressions grew increasingly grim.

But Liu Shengxing spoke to the two of them dismissively.

"You all get a good rest tonight."

"Tomorrow we'll go to the Shuiyun Town government to take some photos."

"Then we went back to Shanyang City."

Liu Shengxing's eyes turned cold, and he spoke through gritted teeth.

"Expose these bastards!"

Only then did the two feel a surge of joy.

The next morning, Liu Shengxing arrived at the Shuiyun Town government with his camera.

Following last night's meeting, people were already waiting at the government gate, and even the government compound was kept very clean.

Zhou Weiguo warmly welcomed Liu Shengxing.

Liu Shengxing also pretended to take photos of the government compound, while the other two members interviewed government employees around the compound as instructed by Liu Shengxing.

Of course, Zhou Weiguo must have given these instructions.

No matter how they interviewed, government employees would say things like they lived well, had good benefits, and received good treatment.

Before leaving at noon, Zhou Weiguo even drove him to the station himself.

In the afternoon, in the mayor's office.

Wang Chengyun stood with his hands behind his back, looking out the window with a smug expression on his face.

"Is everything taken care of?"

Zhou Weiguo nodded and bowed, constantly smiling and trying to please him.

"Everything is done. The editor-in-chief has received the money and taken a lot of photos."

"I've seen the drafts written by those two young members, and they all praise us."

"This matter is most likely settled."

Wang Chengyun clapped his hands, then patted Zhou Weiguo on the shoulder and sighed meaningfully.

"Her work attitude is very positive."

"I feel that there will be some changes in government positions this year."

"You miss Xiao Sun, he's been sitting in that position for too long."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Weiguo grinned from ear to ear.

Since he ousted Sun Zhouzheng from his position half a month ago, he has now become a favorite of the town mayor.

If this trend continues, he will most likely have to switch positions with Sun Zhouzheng by the end of this year.

He will then become one of the most prominent figures in Shuiyun Town.

Thinking about this, Zhou Weiguo was even more eager for time to pass quickly so that his promotion could be announced at next year's meeting.

"By the way, Xiao Zhou."

"Let's invite Lin Xiaolu over for dinner tonight."

"I've given her more than enough time."

A cold glint flashed in Wang Chengyun's eyes.

He has wasted too much time on Lin Xiaolu; tonight is the time to prove his stance.

If she refused, Wang Chengyun decided to turn his attention to Bai Yejin and try to get her first.

But then Zhou Weiguo looked troubled and reminded Wang Chengyun from the side.

"Mayor."

"Lin Xiaolu's family member recently fell ill, so she took a week's leave and went home yesterday."

Wang Chengyun was stunned for a moment.

"Going home?"

But then he thought that going home at this time would most likely mean he was going to see his boyfriend.

By the time he returns, Lin Xiaolu will probably have given him an answer. At that time, he will not only have won over Bai Yejin, but also be able to get Lin Xiaolu.

Thinking of this, Wang Chengyun suddenly felt his mouth go dry.

...

Makino City.

Lin Yifeng looked at Lin Xiaolu in the office, took an envelope from the drawer and pushed it over.

Lin Xiaolu was no longer the timid girl she once was; instead, she hurriedly waved her hand in refusal.

"No need, Brother Feng."

"Sister Lulu has always taken good care of me."

"I can't take your money."

Lin Yifeng looked at Lin Xiaolu in front of him, his feelings were also a bit complicated.

Aside from giving her some money, he couldn't think of any other way to compensate the girl.

"Thanks a lot."

"Take a good rest these next couple of days."

"You'll have a lot to do later."

Lin Xiaolu nodded and, escorted by Xu Qingyi, went to a temporary rental house in Muye City.

Lin Yifeng looked at the time on the calendar.

Today is Monday, we only need to wait three more days.

The real show is about to begin.

Three days later, in the morning.

The area in front of the newsstand in Shanyang City was packed with people, many of whom were shouting inside.

"Boss! A copy of the 'Mountain City People's Voice' newspaper, please."

"Boss! I'll have one too!"

"Holy crap! This is a living beast!"

The newsstand owner couldn't stop smiling.

Since early this morning, he has bought at least nearly a hundred copies of the "Minsheng Daily".

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