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

Chapter 366

After the two left, the mayor's expression became heavy and serious.

The mayor's wife walked over, looking incredulous, and asked, "Old Song, what did I just hear?"

"You're going to go against the Zeng family for the sake of these two? Are you crazy?"

"These two people are far less valuable than the Zeng family."

"Although one is the chairman of Lingyun Group and the other is the head of the police station, they are not insignificant in terms of influence, but they are no match for the long-established Zeng family."

The mayor frowned and said, "It's not as simple as you think. Think about it, even my old boss didn't know who the new provincial governor would be; it all came down to gambling."

"But how exactly did Lin Ling know who the new mayor is?"

Upon hearing this, the mayor's wife gasped, her eyes filled with shock and suspicion: "You mean, Lin Ling actually knew in advance who the new provincial governor would be?"

"How is that possible? Personnel appointments and removals at this level are always highly confidential. Not to mention ordinary businessmen, even officials at our level don't get any news until it's officially announced."

The mayor nodded solemnly: "Yes, at first I also thought he just stumbled upon it by accident and was just making things up."

"But later events proved that everything he said was true. To be able to possess such core secrets, the power behind him should not be underestimated. Perhaps there is a force behind him that even we cannot afford to offend."

"Therefore, he deserves our attention more than the Zeng family, and his background is also the reason why I helped him."

The mayor's wife was still somewhat unwilling: "Even if he has some connections, the Zeng family has been deeply rooted in Nanzhou for many years. They are a powerful and influential family, and any move they make will have far-reaching consequences."

"Is it really worth jeopardizing our future just to repay this favor?"

The mayor slowly rose, walked to the window, and looked at the bustling yet turbulent city night view outside. He said in a deep voice, "Whether it's worth it or not, we can't just look at the present."

"Lin Ling helped me and my old boss escape a disaster this time. If I don't repay his kindness, who will be willing to sincerely help me in the officialdom in the future?"

"Furthermore, the Zeng family has become increasingly lawless in recent years, turning Nanzhou into a chaotic mess, and causing great suffering to countless ordinary people."

“It is my duty to deal with the Zeng family, and now I am just going with the flow.”

The mayor's wife stood up, walked to her husband's side, and gently took his arm: "I understand your predicament, but this matter is too risky, and I'm still uneasy."

"When you do something, you must be careful and not rush into it all at once."

The mayor patted his wife's hand and said softly, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

"Lin Ling has already seized the Zeng family's fatal weakness. All I need to do is cooperate with him to bring the Zeng family to ruin."

"But..." The mayor's wife wanted to say something more.

The mayor suddenly spoke up: "This is also the old leader's idea. The old leader also owes Lin Ling a great favor."

The mayor's wife, looking utterly horrified, obediently chose to remain silent.

the other side.

Inside a Mercedes-Benz.

Li Qitian still couldn't hide his shock: "I... I feel like I'm dreaming."

Sitting in the passenger seat, Lin Ling chuckled upon hearing this: "What, are you stunned by this surprise? The mayor's words just now were not ambiguous at all. The position of deputy mayor is definitely yours. Just wait to take office."

Li Qitian freed one hand to rub his face, trying to clear his head: "This is too sudden. I was worried that today's dinner was a trap, but I didn't expect to be given such a generous gift, making me the deputy mayor."

"Moreover, the mayor is on our side and is helping us to destroy the Zeng family."

"I can't even imagine what would happen if I wiped out the Zeng family and became the deputy mayor. Who in Nanzhou would dare to mess with me then!"

"Damn, just thinking about it feels so good, just thinking about it makes me feel so powerful."

As he spoke, he grinned, but there was a hint of unreality in that smile.