Lu Xiaodan followed Zhang Boqing to the detention center and saw Xu Yao looking utterly defeated.

Judging by his haggard appearance, it's clear that Director Liu must have used some special means to make him agree to a settlement so quickly.

Xu Yao was no longer the arrogant figure he once was; now he was like a dog with its tail between its legs. His parents also wore faces of resignation, forced to accept this reality.

Secretary Zhang was also a smart person. To witness Xu Yao's family apologize to Lu Xiaodan, he even called in friends from the county television station and news media.

After all, to clear County Magistrate Lin's name, such a big issue had to be documented on video.

Xu Yao hung his head as he approached Lu Xiaodan, but felt too ashamed to speak.

Seeing him like that, Director Liu leaned over and whispered, "Xu Yao, hurry up and apologize!"

Xu Yao trembled all over, stammering, "Lu Xiaodan, I... I'm sorry, I... I misunderstood you and County Magistrate Lin, I... I was wrong! Please forgive me!"

"I told you long ago, though I have a superior-subordinate relationship with County Magistrate Lin, we are innocent. Why wouldn't you believe me?" Lu Xiaodan said angrily.

"I... I believe you now, please forgive me!" Xu Yao was almost in tears.

This was rubbing a man's dignity into the ground. He had been the golden boy since childhood; how could he suffer such humiliation? He felt as though his heart was bleeding.

"Alright, we forgive you. I hope you won't spread rumors or cause trouble again, or else my job might go down with you." Lu Xiaodan finally grudgingly accepted.

"Xiaodan, you are County Magistrate Lin's liaison, going on business trips with him is part of your normal work. This matter was Xu Yao being too impulsive, we will discipline him well," Xu Yao's father stepped forward to say.

Lu Xiaodan looked at Xu's father and said coldly, "Uncle Xu, I hope Xu Yao will no longer disturb my life in the future."

"Rest assured, we'll make sure he doesn't bother you," Xu Yao's father immediately promised.

Seeing that the matter was resolved successfully, Zhang Boqing stepped forward and said, "Since it's all a misunderstanding, let's put a perfect end to it, and everyone will be happy!"

"Yes, this was originally a small matter," Director Liu also laughed.

"Since our media friends are here today, let me say a few words..." Secretary Zhang glanced at the friends from the television station and media.

All camera lenses and photographers were aimed at this Wucheng County political and legal secretary, also the public security bureau chief, eager to hear what he had to say.

"Dear fathers and villagers of Wucheng County, regarding the ambiguous relationship between County Magistrate Lin and his female subordinate, after our investigation and evidence collection, it is pure fabrication. Lu Xiaodan and County Magistrate Lin only have a working superior-subordinate relationship. They have not met privately, nor have they done anything inappropriate..."

"Based on our thorough investigation and inquiry with the county government office director and clerks, and reviewing the surveillance video from the government office, we can confirm that they are innocent..."

"The reason Xu Yao misunderstood them is that Lu Xiaodan is his girlfriend, but she proposed breaking up with him a while ago. Xu Yao couldn't accept this fact, leading to so many misunderstandings..."

"However, County Magistrate Lin is gracious and understands Xu Yao's impulsiveness. As long as he apologizes to Lu Xiaodan, he hopes this matter can be put to rest..."

Secretary Zhang actively helped Lin Hao clarify the matter, essentially resolving it completely.

Of course, his initiative also served to establish a good relationship with Lin Hao.

After all, Lin Hao is currently at the peak of his career and might be transferred to the city in the future. Building a good relationship with him now is all gain and no loss.

After handling the matter, Lin Hao made a phone call to Liao Jiarong of the Red Era Group.

This mature beauty of a president has been quite eager these past two days, even said yesterday that she wanted Lin Hao to come back to accompany her.

Since Lin Hao wanted to host the New Energy Battery Conference, he naturally had to communicate with her first, lest he get obstructed by her in the future.

And of course, there's another matter, which is to find out how Gao Siya is arranged so that he can explain to Secretary Gao.

After all, the two hundred mu of state-owned construction land quota is still not in hand, and he doesn't want a cooked duck to fly away.

"County Magistrate Lin, what's up? Miss me?" Liao Jiarong teased with a smile.

"Yes, I miss you so much." Lin Hao replied with a smile.

"Speak up, what's the matter?" Liao Jiarong asked.

"I want to invite President Liao to a meal! As a way to express my gratitude!" Lin Hao said straightforwardly.

"Express gratitude for what?" Liao Jiarong was slightly taken aback.

"Didn't you help me arrange Gao Siya?" Lin Hao responded with a smile.

"Oh..." Liao Jiarong came to her senses, teasing, "What? If I didn't help you, you wouldn't invite me to dinner?"

"How could it be? I've been wanting to invite you to dinner for a long time. So, let me pick you up later, and we'll dine at the New Century Hotel."

"Okay, I'll wait for you." The beautiful president readily agreed.

Lin Hao had already asked Zhang Yuanyuan to register a new company to control the catering industry and also planned to visit Boss He of the New Century Hotel to help Luo Yimei secure the hotel management rights.

Just now, Luo Yimei sent him a message saying that the hotel owner wanted him to come over for a talk, so he chose the New Century Hotel as the dining location.

In fact, the talk about management rights is just an excuse; the hotel owner merely wanted to see who was backing Luo Yimei.

If she didn't have influential support, he would not casually transfer the hotel. But if it were the executive deputy county magistrate, that would be another story.

It's well understood that wealth does not contend with officialdom, and besides, Boss He was quite satisfied with the rent Luo Yimei offered.

Lin Hao drove to the New Century Hotel, where Luo Yimei was waiting for him at the entrance.

"Brother-in-law, you're finally here, President He is waiting for you upstairs!" Luo Yimei walked up and took his arm affectionately.

"Xiaomei, how much rent did you offer him?" Lin Hao asked with a smile as he followed her into the lobby.

"Three hundred thousand a month!" Luo Yimei replied.

"He's satisfied with the price, right?" Lin Hao asked.

"Yes, he's satisfied, but he said he wanted to meet you." Luo Yimei said truthfully.

"Meet me for what? Does he think you'll run away?" Lin Hao laughed as he walked into the elevator.

After the two went upstairs, they arrived at the hotel's dining section, where Boss He was waiting for them in a private room.

"County Magistrate Lin, hello!" Boss He quickly stood up and extended his hand eagerly.

Lin Hao shook his hand, sized up his round belly, and said with a smile, "Boss He, you seem to have gained some weight?"

"County Magistrate Lin, you're joking. Please have a seat!" Boss He gestured welcomingly.

Lin Hao sat down calmly, and Luo Yimei sat next to him.

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