After being reborn, I refused to be a sucker, and my whole family was dumbfounded.

Chapter 364

Lin Ling, on the other hand, was quite at ease. After bowing slightly to express his gratitude, he sat down steadily, looked up at the mayor, and said, "You are too kind. You even specially prepared a banquet to entertain me. I feel a little embarrassed."

The mayor waved his hand: "Xiao Lin, what are you saying? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be sitting here so peacefully now."

As he spoke, he personally poured Lin Ling a cup of tea, and in the steaming heat, his gaze fell on Lin Ling again.

Having worked his way up from the bottom, the mayor has seen all kinds of people and developed a keen eye for talent.

When I first met Lin Ling, I just thought he was a young man with some family wealth and didn't take him seriously.

But what happened next was beyond his expectations. Lin Ling's methods, vision, and courage repeatedly refreshed his understanding.

If Lin Ling hadn't delivered the crucial information in advance, I would probably have been swept away and sunk to the bottom in that undercurrent of political turmoil, not to mention the old leader behind me.

Listening to the two's pleasantries, Li Qitian was filled with doubt. He quietly leaned closer to Lin Ling and asked in a low voice, "What exactly happened? It sounds like you did something that saved the world?"

Lin Ling ignored him, but gently patted his hand, indicating that if he didn't understand, he should speak less.

The mayor's wife then came out of the kitchen with the last dish, smiling and saying, "Stop chatting and eat while it's hot."

At the dinner table, the mayor would occasionally serve food to Lin Ling, his attitude warm and affectionate.

After dinner, the three of them sat on the sofa.

Li Qitian's expression turned serious; he knew it was time to get down to business.

He was very nervous because the mayor was being so nice today, fearing it might be a trap.

He looked anxiously at Lin Ling, wanting to urge her to speak.

But Lin Ling calmly drank his tea and even took out a cigarette to offer to the mayor.

The mayor waved his hand and chuckled, "No, no, my wife won't allow it. You two young men shouldn't smoke either, lest I get scolded after you leave."

Lin Ling smiled and put the cigarette away.

The mayor said, "Lin Ling, I owe you a lot this time. If it weren't for you, I would have been in big trouble."

"I won't say much in thanks. I'll try my best to help in the future, as long as it's reasonable."

He looked at Li Qitian: "You've been in the position of police chief for a while now and have made a lot of contributions. It's time for you to move up a rank."

"At the next city meeting, I will nominate you as deputy mayor. You'd better be prepared."

Li Qitian was stunned when he heard this.

Li Qitian sat on the sofa as if struck by lightning, his mouth agape, unable to close it for a long time.

He never expected that coming with Lin Ling would bring him such wonderful news.

My initial anxiety was instantly replaced by overwhelming joy and disbelief.

Has the authorities been in power for a while? Only a few months, okay?

Generally, you need to stay in the position for at least three years before you have a chance to be promoted.

When it came to my turn, I was promoted in less than three months.

Although we have indeed solved a few major cases, that is far from enough.

After thinking for a moment, he immediately realized it was because of Lin Ling.

It took him a while to come to his senses, and he jumped up.

His body trembled slightly with excitement, and he stammered, "Mayor, you...you're not joking, are you? I...I'm not worthy of this!"

As he spoke, he stole glances at Lin Ling, his eyes showing both gratitude and disbelief.

It seemed as if they were asking Lin Ling to confirm whether this sudden surprise was real.

The mayor couldn't help but burst into laughter when he saw Li Qitian's appearance: "Do I look like I'm joking? You've got a good work record, everyone can see it."

"I have the ability, and this time I've caught the opportunity. I just need to prepare well and not mess things up."

Lin Ling took a leisurely sip of tea and chuckled, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and thank the mayor."

"This is an opportunity that many people would love to have, so you must seize it firmly."

Li Qitian then seemed to snap out of his daze, rushed to the mayor, bowed deeply, and said in a loud and sincere voice, "Mayor, thank you so much! I will definitely live up to your expectations, work even harder, and do my job well!"

He straightened his back, his face full of high spirits, and the timid look he had just had had completely disappeared.

The mayor smiled and helped Li Qitian up, patting him on the shoulder: "Why thank me? You should thank your good brother."