In the world of politics, it's all about the exchange of interests.

If there's no suitable benefit or equivalent exchange, why would others help you or give you the state-owned land use quota?

However, if I directly ask Secretary Tong what he needs, it might embarrass him a bit.

Lin Hao, of course, was well-versed in this, smiled, and said, "Secretary Tong, for something as significant as the quota, naturally it's up to you and Secretary Li to decide, I'm just here to run errands."

"Errands?" Secretary Tong smiled slightly.

"Yes, coming all the way from our county, the journey was terribly bumpy, especially the connecting road, why hasn't it been paved with cement?" Lin Hao asked with a troubled expression.

"Speaking of this road, it's a major hurdle in the trade relations between our two counties. We've wanted to fix it, but we're limited by funds," Secretary Tong began to lament.

Lin Hao frowned and said, "Although I don't know why this section hasn't been fixed, if we work together, it shouldn't be much of a problem."

"County Magistrate Lin means collaborating to complete this road?" Secretary Tong's eyes lit up instantly.

"I think to strengthen the economic and trade ties between our two counties for maximum complementary advantages, we should work together to fix this road. What do you think, Secretary Tong?" Lin Hao replied earnestly.

"Actually, I've also thought about it. How about this, talk to Secretary Li and see if we can collaborate on the construction? It would be best if we could cooperate," Secretary Tong replied with a smile.

Ever since Wucheng County secured the new energy battery project, it's foreseeable that Wucheng County will experience a wave of economic growth.

Secretary Tong wants to open up this road, hoping that their county's products can enter Wucheng more quickly, establishing a fast track for trade exchanges.

Lin Hao naturally saw through Secretary Tong's intentions immediately and smiled, "Building the road is a good thing, I'm sure Secretary Li will agree."

"Just tell Secretary Li when you return, that the 200 acres of state-owned land use quota won't be a problem," Secretary Tong readily agreed.

"In that case, I'll take my leave, Secretary Tong," Lin Hao stood up at the right moment and bid farewell with a smile.

"There's so much to do, forgive me for not seeing you off!" Secretary Tong stood up to shake hands, clearly very satisfied.

In fact, Lin Hao had been contemplating all the way about what conditions he needed to present to convince Secretary Tong. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, which satisfied Secretary Tong.

Of course, building this road is not only beneficial for Fuyang County but will also boost the economic prosperity of Wucheng County, creating a win-win situation.

After leaving the county committee, Lin Hao drove to Bishan County. After lunch, he received a call from the Bishan County committee office, telling him the meeting time was changed to after six in the evening.

Clearly, Secretary Gao had something delaying him, and couldn't find time in the afternoon, only squeezing a little time after work.

Despite this, Lin Hao wasn't angry, after all, he came here asking for a favor.

"Xiaolu, let's find a hotel to rest for a bit, we can go after Secretary Gao finishes work." Lin Hao felt somewhat tired and wanted to rest for a while.

He had no choice; he had been driving all the way, while the beautiful Xiaolu was on the phone with her parents complaining about Xu Yao harassing her.

For a moment, Xiaodan's parents went to the police station and had a big argument with Xu Yao's parents, marking the couple's complete breakup.

"What? Resting at a hotel?" Xiaodan was slightly surprised, a blush crossing her face.

"Oh... don't misunderstand, I'll go to the hotel room to sleep, you can go out for a stroll or have tea in the hotel's tea room," Lin Hao quickly adjusted the plan.

After all, going to a hotel with such a pretty girl, even having two separate rooms, would still raise eyebrows.

Thus he could only rest by himself, leaving Xiaomeizi to make her own arrangements.

After parking in the underground parking lot of the hotel next to the county office, Lin Hao went to the front desk with his ID to book a room, then went upstairs.

On the other side, with Xu Yao taken to the police station and both sets of parents having a big argument, the matter quickly spread and escalated.

As soon as Lin Hao entered the room, he received a call from Su Muyun.

"Lin Hao, where are you?"

"I'm in Bishan County, what's up? Anything wrong?" Lin Hao asked with a smile.

"Lin Hao, there's a rumor going around saying you're involved with your secretary. Is it true?" Su Muyun asked.

"Who told you that, it's completely nonsense, Xiaodan and I only have a superior-subordinate relationship," Lin Hao's expression changed slightly.

"Superior-subordinate relationship, I hardly believe you! Just admit it, did you sleep with her?" Su Muyun asked coldly.

"What are you saying? This concerns a girl's reputation, if you spread baseless rumors, she could sue you for defamation," Lin Hao replied sternly.

"Don't even start, are you and your secretary together or not?" Su Muyun pressed again.

"Xiaolu went out shopping, I'm resting in the hotel," Lin Hao replied.

"I don't believe you!" Su Muyun said.

"Then what would make you believe? Surely you're not coming over right away?" Lin Hao looked frustrated.

"Then start a video call, I want to see your room," Su Muyun suggested.

"Alright, let's do a video call," Lin Hao reluctantly agreed.

Just after hanging up, Su Muyun sent a WeChat video call request, which he had to accept.

"See, my room is clean, just me here," Lin Hao said, rotating his phone.

"What about the bathroom?" Su Muyun asked.

Lin Hao had no choice but to open the bathroom door with his phone, saying, "See, I told you no one's here, why don't you believe it?"

"Turn it around once more," Su Muyun insisted.

Having no choice, Lin Hao spun the phone around several more times until Su Muyun confirmed that there was indeed no one in the room.

"Alright, I believe you now, but currently the matter is being talked about at the county committee and government, you better clear your name or it won't be good for you," Su Muyun warned.

"How could I prove my innocence, there's really nothing between us," Lin Hao felt a bit frustrated, explaining again.

"Me believing you doesn't matter, you need to make the county committee and government leaders believe it," Su Muyun said before hanging up.

Lin Hao hadn't imagined that Xu Yao would bring him such trouble.

If any unclear relationship between him and his subordinate were discovered, his political career could be doomed.

But how can he prove his innocence in such matters?

One must untie the knot that one has tied!

Lin Hao felt that if things really escalated, it might be necessary for Xiaodan herself to clarify.

However, feeling truly exhausted, he fell asleep upon the bed.

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