The Beauties Help Me Become the No.1 Official

Chapter 347: Chapter 347 Arrangements Before Departure

"Mayor Lin, what's this...?"

Li Haiping looked suspiciously at the black bag with one hundred thousand yuan laid out in front of him. It only

added to his confusion as to why Lin Fan would suddenly give him so much money.

Lin Fan didn’t speak but took off his coat, put his cell phone in the bag, and placed it in the next room. Only then

did he put on a massage uniform, walked back with a box of Hua Zi, handed one to Li Haiping, and lit one for

himself.

The intention was clear—it was to prove that he wasn’t secretly recording anything that night so that the other

party would feel secure enough to discuss things not to be mentioned publicly.

"The road work in Fengtai Village—it was supposed to be overseen by Zhou Daguai. These are from him, as a

token of respect for you."

After taking a drag from his cigarette, Lin Fan lay down on the bed. Hearing this, however, Li Haiping pushed the

bag towards Lin Fan, "Brother Lin, you've already been a great help with my wife's situation. Now that she’s

moved back to town, we no longer have to live apart. Besides, the allocation of funds—I did that for you, so you

keep the money. | can’t accept it."

"That won't work—you really must take this money."

Lin Fan pushed the money back and said, "The matter with your wife was just brotherly affection, but the fund

allocation you did was a favor to Zhou Daguai, not to me. And Brother Li, you've been rooted in the grassroots

for years, braving all weathers; you've underserved yourself too much. This money should help with household

expenses. If it makes you feel better, | heard your wife's pickles are exceptional. Just senda couple of jars to

try."

"Brother Lin, if you want to try my wife's pickles, that’s easily done. But | really can’t keep all this money by

myself. How about this, let's split it fifty-fifty to put my mind at ease."

Li Haiping took out five stacks from the middle and placed them on the table. After all, money was better earned

together.

"Since Brother Li insists, | won't push it. Today, my treat; let's go for the full package. Next time, let's bring your

wife and have a good meal in the city."

Lin Fan watched Li Haiping with a smile, feeling more certain about the future. From this small interaction, he

figured he could use the sapproach with Zhu Defu after winning the bidding.

"Deal!"

Li Haiping didn’t refuse again but looked at Lin Fan again, "Brother Lin, | want to ask, what are your future plans

for Zhou Daguai? After all, a village secretary’s term is just a year, and usually, they get a position in town after

a few months as a fallback."

"Brother Li, my role here is to manage investment attraction. Concerning these specific positions, I'd rather not

get involved. | think the kid will be obedient, and the focus now is to establish the Chinese Herbal Medicine

Cultivation base around Fengtai Village. Also, the town is planning to set up a dedicated support group with a

deputy head badge, which sounds pretty appealing."

Of course, Lin Fan wouldn't share his plans of leaving with Li Pinghai. And this group, which he personally led as

deputy head, certainly had an impressive ring to it. Those unaware might even think he had a shot at becoming

Deputy Mayor.

"Brother Lin, you really have comprehensive planning, coming from the city. Let's proceed with your plans. As

member of the support team, you'll have a long-term presence in Fengtai Village, and with factory establishment

and fruit collection activities ahead, we do need someone dedicated to handle them."

Li Haiping grasped the implications instantly, and the two shared a knowing smile, each reassured by the mutual

benefits—and the spoils that would naturally follow without having to award an unwelctitle. It was a win-win

solution.

Considering Zhou Daguai, though ambitious and skilled, his heart was too dark. Lin Fan wouldn't rely too heavily

on someone who would even betray his own wife; he knew better. Giving him a little incentive to keep him away

from Bai Xue was also wise.

After repacking the money, they called in two foot-massage girls. The full-service session cost just over two

hundred yuan—what can you do, that’s all you get for a legitimate massage. After settling the bill, the two left

together. But Lin Fan didn’t head back to the town hall, instead, he sat in his car smoking. Before long, a dusty

domestic car pulled up alongside.

"Mayor Lin, sorry to have kept you waiting."

Zhou Daguai, dusty and holding a bag, stood by the car window. His casual tone and the black bag landing on

the passenger seat revealed it contained ten stacks of cash, exactly as Lin Fan had estimated.

"Why are you so disheveled?"

Lin Fan scrutinized Zhou Daguai, his disheveled appearance looking like he'd just crawled from the dirt.

"Ah, on the way back, | had a flat tire and got a bit messy changing it."

Zhou Daguai grinned, "Con, your sister-in-law has the meal ready. Let's go hand eat."

“Alright!”

Lin Fan got out of the car with a smile, but the way he had spoken, Lin Fan felt like he was inviting him over to

sleep with his wife.