Just after hanging up the call, the phone on the other side rang again. Zhou Xiang saw that it was Wu Haotian's number and asked Ling Ran how to answer.

"No matter what he asks, you just say you don't know, right? If you don't cherish him when he's around, and now he's thinking about you again after you leave, right?"

"Why does it sound like something stupid someone did before?"

Ling Ran quickly picked up the phone and put it to her ear. How could he not mention his stupidity in his previous life?

"Think about it?" Wu Haotian's voice sounded a little tired.

"It's me, why are you calling me at this time?"

"My company has been having trouble lately. The new finance manager is not very good and I'm having trouble using him."

"I don't believe it. What's so convenient about being a bodyguard? He's standing behind you silently, constantly watching out for your safety, and you can't even see him. How can he be convenient?"

Wu Haotian rubbed his forehead, "But it's not smooth at work during the day!"

"That's a far-fetched reason. The finance department isn't a secretary. They don't need to be on call all the time or take care of everything for you. If you're too busy, just hire a secretary or an assistant."

"I, I, still think Zhonglan is more convenient to use." Wu Haotian finally stated his purpose.

Zhou Xiang chuckled. It was quite easy. They even ended up on the bed. "She returned to the company. I heard she had another assignment. She's from a security company. I hired her. I can't force her to stay."

"Should we give her a raise?"

"A raise? Why not hire someone else to share the workload? How are the other employees going to be satisfied if I only hire her? A raise for everyone? Are you trying to bankrupt me? Hire a secretary!"

After saying that, Zhou Xiang hung up the phone. She almost couldn't help laughing. You are in your thirties and you still can't sort out your feelings. Who else should I punish if not you?

Ling Ran also smiled, "You deserve it! I told you how dare you have a crush on me, little girl!"

When Lu Jin brought Zhou Hua and the others back, it was already five o'clock in the afternoon, and Tian Cheng was following behind Lu Jin.

Tian Cheng entered the living room, and Lu Jin took the extra people to the South Building to help prepare dinner.

Tian Cheng was sent by Lu Jin to the county town to investigate Liu Hui, and he happened to be following the car back to report.

"Liu Hui had a mistress half a year ago. They were just flirting at first, but later developed feelings for each other. Liu Hui bought a yard outside to accommodate this woman.

Keeping a mistress costs money, so Liu Hui took advantage of the opportunity to purchase scrapped items from the factory and passed them off as good ones to defraud the store's finances. Guan Zanfu believed him and didn't notice anything wrong.

He simply had another idea and this time he embezzled all the money. He bought a bunch of scrap metal at the price of a junk collector, and the business of the store plummeted.

The home appliance shop has already lost more than 300,000 yuan. Liu Hui's plan is to sell the blacksmith shop, then persuade Guan Zanfu to sell the home appliance shop, and then persuade Guan Zanfu and Guan Zanqiang to change careers.

He started over from the beginning by setting up a stall and purchasing goods. This purchase was the perfect excuse for him to abscond with the money."

Zhou Xiang frowned, "But, it seems to me that he listens to Guan Zanfu."

Tian Cheng nodded. "That's his brilliance. He told Guan Zanfu his ideas in a roundabout way, and had Guan Zanfu take the lead. He even sold the blacksmith shop and had Guan Zanqiang go home and invest the money. He constantly brainwashed the two brothers, talking about making a fortune in the future. Guan Zanqiang fantasized all day about becoming a big boss and the CEO."

Zhou Xiang sneered. There is no free lunch in the world. If she didn't have the space, and only relied on her memory of rebirth, and her family had no capital, she would not be able to lead the whole family and bring back her eldest brother, third brother and second sister without two or three years of struggle. Why should he care about Zan Qiang?

"You're back, is anyone watching?"

"Yes, Li Nong is watching over there! That woman seems to know Guan Zanfu as well."

Zhou Xiang frowned, but Ling Ran said, "Go to Guanjia Village and ask about Guan Zanfu's past. If he had any women in his past, compare them."

Zhou Xiang was worried about the county. "Send another person to help. If Liu Hui and that woman use tricks, one person will be too busy to handle everything. We must get the money back. What if Liu Hui is also an idiot and the money is taken away by that woman? We won't have anywhere to look for it."

Ling Ran also nodded. "Tian Cheng, ask someone else to go to Guanjia Village. You're already familiar with the county town, so stay with Li Nong to guard the county town. Make sure Guan Zanfu sees the outcome in person and sees how his trusted brother-in-law treats him. Then, capture Liu Hui and make sure to keep an eye on that woman."

"Yes." Tian Cheng trotted away.

When Zhou's mother saw Tian Cheng leave, she came over to talk to Zhou Xiang, and Ling Ran gave up the living room.

"Think about it. This afternoon, I took Zhonglan and your second sister to see Doctor Cao. Your second sister is indeed pregnant, and Zhonglan is in good health. But where did Zhonglan get her birth certificate?"

"Can you still get a birth permit for my second sister? Just accept the punishment! I gave it to her. If I hadn't sent her to Wu Haotian, this wouldn't have happened."

Mother Zhou nodded. "Okay! Zhonglan's belly isn't noticeable yet, so have her and your second sister stroll around the yard, and have the dog at home be alert."

"Yeah! Just be careful. Mom, don't be too nervous. It's okay. The mayor is one of us, Ling Ran's teammate. I'll ask him to say hello tomorrow."

After hearing this, Zhou's mother felt a little relieved.

The next day, before Ling Ran even went to the town to see the mayor, the new mayor came to visit the Zhou family.

Looking at the man who smiled as soon as he entered, Zhou Xiang was surprised. "Zhang Shanbiao? You, you are the new mayor of Xu Town?"

Zhang Shanbiao nodded, "Yes, sister-in-law, please take care of me."

"No, didn't Ling Ran say that you usually only come down when you're injured? You, you're injured?"

Ling Ran hugged his wife and said, "Wife, I'm the one you should care about."

Zhang Shanbiao pretended not to notice the cold-faced devil trying to act like a spoiled child. "Sister-in-law, yes, I was immediately released from the hospital and the captain brought me here. I hope you will support me in my future endeavors."

Zhou Xiang pushed the koala away and said, "Ling Ran, stand still."

"yes."

Ling Ran immediately stood up straight and glared at Zhang Shanbiao, trying to be too attentive for no reason.

Zhang Shanbiao looked up at the roof.

"By the way, where are you from? Didn't Ling Ran say we'd arrange for someone nearby?"

"Jinling."

Jinling? It’s close, but it’s across provinces, right?

"From now on! Come to our house for dinner more often. Ling Ran brought you here. It's not easy for you to leave your hometown."

Before Zhang Shanbiao could nod, Ling Ran said, "His frequent visits have a negative impact and may spur suspicion of collusion between officials and businessmen."

Zhou paused. Yes! She thought Zhang Shanbiao was Ling Ran's teammate, but he should be careful about his identity. Besides, what if Ling Ran's identity was revealed from him?

"Then, we can only ask Mayor Zhang to take care of himself."

Zhang Shanbiao nodded. Although he disdained the squadron leader's shamelessness, he really couldn't get too close to the Zhou family. He came here today to avoid everyone's eyes. Next time he came, he would have to come as the mayor.