Ouyang Xiaoya glared at Lin Hai's smug retreating figure, so irritated that her teeth itched, but Lin Hai had already deliberately quickened his pace and walked outside. If she threw a tantrum, she would just seem like a shrew cursing in the street, so she had no choice but to bear it!

"Beast Lin, I'm really going to have a washboard made with nails today, just you wait...!" Ouyang Xiaoya made up her mind.

Lin Hai swaggered onto the car.

"Brother Lin, I'm really envious of you. Such a pretty girlfriend, and she's so obedient too," the young man said with envy as he drove.

Lin Hai chuckled and said, "Little brother, with women, you can't spoil them. If you don't set them straight every three days, they'll be on the roof tearing off tiles. You have to be firm yet flexible, spoil them when it's time, but never be soft when you need to lay down the law."

He paused, then added, "A man has to conquer a woman, not just please her all the time. Look around you, all the white-collar workers on the streets, they practically can't move when they see a woman and would even kneel down and lick her boots. That's not the way to go."

The young man immediately gave a thumbs up, saying with deep conviction, "Brother Lin is truly impressive."

"Brother, there's actually a lot of tricks to picking up girls. We should have a good chat in private sometime," Lin Hai said with a smile.

"Brother Lin, you can just call me Luo," the young man said respectfully, understanding that someone the mayor had personally asked for must be someone incredible. Having been a secretary in the government for many years, Luo knew this all too well.

Soon, the car arrived at the municipal government office.

Luo personally led Lin Hai and eagerly opened the door to the office for him.

"Mayor Tao, Brother Lin is here. I'll go make some tea while you talk," Luo said obediently.

Tao Xia, who was reviewing documents at her desk, gestured with her hand and said, "Luo, thank you, go attend to your other duties."

"Yes, Mayor Tao, you're busy," Luo tactfully excused himself and closed the door behind him.

Lin Hai leaned back on the sofa with his legs crossed and lit a cigarette, taking a leisurely drag before asking with his eyes half-closed, "Xiaoxia, missed me?"

Tao Xia lowered her head as she continued to review the documents, replying, "Let me finish up these project files, then I'll talk to you."

"Ts ts, what dedication from the Mayor, working hard," Lin Hai chuckled, his eyes roving around Tao Xia's chest.

Today, Tao Xia was wearing a low-cut black lace dress that was suggestive yet concealed enough to be incredibly tantalizing, coupled with her aura of authority, it instilled a strong desire to conquer her.

On top of that, being in the office right now... added a certain flavor to the atmosphere.

"Ts ts, Xiaxia, you look truly beautiful today," Lin Hai complimented.

"Hmph, cut the flattery," Tao Xia responded, unamused.

"Xiaxia, we're childhood sweethearts after all, I genuinely think you're beautiful. How is that flattery?" Lin Hai countered.

"Childhood sweethearts? The mayor here didn't even know you when she was a child," Tao Xia gave him a disdainful look.

"Do you even know what 'childhood sweethearts' means?" Lin Hai blinked and asked.

"Isn't it just growing up together?" Mayor Tao said.

"Hehe, exactly, growing up together, you know what I mean," Lin Hai hinted suggestively.

Tao Xia paused, a bewildered look on her face as she blurted out, "Yes, childhood sweethearts are about growing up together, that's what you said too... uh..."

Suddenly, Tao Xia realized that despite using the same words "growing up together," the message she and Lin Hai were conveying was entirely different.

From young, play until big...

"Humph, you lecher, you never say anything wholesome. When I'm done reviewing these documents, I'll let you truly understand what 'grow up together' means," Tao Xia's face flushed slightly as she spoke coquettishly.

She naturally understood what Lin Hai meant, and given her own dull and lonely emptiness that had been cold for far too long, she was instantly intrigued by his words.

After finishing reviewing the documents, Tao Xia slowly stood up and twisted her way around the office desk to the front of the sofa.

Lin Hai's eyes widened instantly, as Tao Xia was wearing black stockings today, paired with high heels, black-rimmed glasses, and the office setting--plus those watery, beautiful eyes, cute little tongue, and tempting red lips.

"Should I serve the people or not?"

Tao Xia's tone was seductive.

"Cough cough." Lin Hai suddenly felt like he couldn't maintain his composure.

"By the way, why is that part of you bulging out?" Tao Xia pretended to be shocked with an exaggerated expression, covering her mouth as she asked.

Then, she added with confusion: "Why doesn't mine bulge?"

Lin Hai's eyes darted around slyly and he said, "That's because only men have that thing."

"What is that thing? I'm so curious."

Tao Xia's voice was incredibly tempting.

"Hehe," Lin Hai drew a nonchalant breath of cigarette smoke and calmly said, "Two words—Adam's apple!"

"Adam's apple, only men have it." Lin Hai chuckled, pointing at his own neck.

"Hmph, Lin Hai the jerk, you're just teasing me." Tao Xia was full of hope to spark some romance with Lin Hai, but unexpectedly, he was messing with her, and yet she found herself unable to retort.

After all, only men have an Adam's apple...

"Haha, just kidding with you, Xiaxia."

Lin Hai laughed as he suddenly grabbed Tao Xia's arm and, amidst her playful protests, pulled her into his embrace, kissing her forehead.

"Wuwu, your breath stinks of smoke."

"Then I won't kiss you."

"Don't stop, keep kissing."

"But I have smelly breath... Wu, you're being proactive now."

Just as Tao Xia kindled Lin Hai's passion, she suddenly remembered something, sat up straight, and looked seriously at Lin Hai.

"What's wrong, Xiaoxia?" Lin Hai asked, puzzled.

"I feel like someone has been following me lately," Tao Xia said.

Lin Hai was incredulous, curiously responding, "Impossible, right? Mayor Tao, the iron-fisted Mayor of Huadu being followed? Is the person out of their mind?"

"Besides, you've always been known for being incorruptible, not taking a single penny in bribes. What good does it do to follow you?"

Tao Xia, however, was very serious. After thinking it through, she said, "Recently, I always feel like I'm being followed on my way home, but whenever I turn around or hide in advance, I can't find anything. I'm telling you this seriously, you're the professional."

"I'm just a little security guard, not professional at all," Lin Hai said.

"Security my foot, the former mysterious special forces instructor of Dragon Tooth, the champion of the Fengyun Dragon List, the once King of Soldiers, and moreover, my grandpa said, you're King of Assassins, King Yan!"

"Cough cough cough…" Lin Hai coughed, realizing Old Mr. Tao knew all about his past.

However, it was probably only Old Mr. Tao who knew this, and since he hadn't concealed it much, it was impossible for the higher-ups of the country to fully understand, otherwise, Yunlong from Yanhuang Soul wouldn't have come to test him.

"Tell me in detail," Lin Hai asked seriously.

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