"County Magistrate Lin, we've already submitted our proposal and are still waiting for President Liao's response." Cai Xiujuan replied.

"You should have confidence in your proposal, and you also need to improve the environmental work in our Wucheng County. Our county party committee and county government want you to be our environmental consultants, you know?" Lin Hao said with a smile.

"County Magistrate Lin, if the county party committee and county government trust us, we are willing to be your environmental consultants for free." Cai Xiujuan generously offered.

"Even though our government doesn't have money, we can't just let you work for free. We'll just charge a little less, consider it a discount for us." Lin Hao said with a smile.

"You're too kind, County Magistrate Lin. If the county government needs anything, feel free to call me." Cai Xiujuan readily agreed.

As they talked, Su Muyu approached them slowly.

"County Magistrate Lin, congratulations on your promotion!" the beauty said with a smile.

Lin Hao, upon seeing this sister-in-law with whom he once had a fling, couldn't help but correct, "It's not County Magistrate Lin, it's Vice County Magistrate Lin."

"Yes, Vice County Magistrate Lin." Su Muyu smiled enchantingly.

A beauty's smile is truly captivating!

This stunning sister-in-law, who was previously hooked up with Lin Hao, had been compensated with an extra project by him.

What's more, this project was independent of Huamao Group, meaning it was her own private business.

This time she came to the meeting alone, clearly excluding Su Muyang.

Ever since Su Muyang offended Lin Hao last time, Su Dingzhang sidelined him, even appointing Su Muyu as general manager.

Su Muyang absolutely resented Lin Hao for this but didn't dare to act out, so he could only keep it to himself.

Su Muyu, dressed in a black evening gown, tightly hugged her waist, emphasizing her slender figure and accentuating the full and firm contours on her chest, giving an impression of readiness to burst forth.

Looking at this seductive little enchantress, Lin Hao couldn't help but recall that night in her villa, when he had his way with her twice, suddenly feeling a stir below.

Undeniably, which man doesn't want to be with his sister-in-law?

Clearly, Su Muyu also seemed to recall that night of passion with her brother-in-law, her face inexplicably blushing.

Fortunately, at this moment, Director Cheng of the Investment Promotion Bureau arrived.

"County Magistrate Lin, congratulations, congratulations!" Cheng Jiayao said with a smile as she approached.

Lin Hao quickly greeted, "Director Cheng, congratulations to you too!"

"County Magistrate Lin, you previously led economic development at the National Development and Reform Commission, and now as Vice County Magistrate, you're still in charge of economic development, indicating the county party committee and county government value you as a senior economist!" Cheng Jiayao praised him with a smile.

"Director Cheng, developing the economy is our whole county's primary goal. I'm just doing my best." Lin Hao responded with a smile.

"Isn't there a company coming for an inspection this afternoon? I'll accompany you to the reception in a bit." Cheng Jiayao mentioned the afternoon inspection.

"Having Director Cheng there is great, let's have lunch together later." Lin Hao proactively invited the beauty to lunch.

"Sure, I also have some work matters to discuss with County Magistrate Lin." Cheng Jiayao agreed readily.

"Let's go in, it's about time." Lin Hao invited everyone to head inside.

The meeting was held in the large conference room of the Business Bureau. Lin Hao had been here several times, so he was quite familiar.

Ruan Yunsheng, Director of the Business Bureau, chaired this economic development meeting, filled with the usual official rhetoric, relaying the municipal bureau's guidance on county economic development.

As the Vice County Magistrate in charge of economics, Lin Hao expressed his hopes to all enterprises at the meeting and urged them to approach him directly if they faced any difficulties.

In fact, during his time as the Director of the National Development and Reform Commission, he had already resolved many issues for enterprises, and those enterprise leaders were well aware of his hands-on approach, giving him very high evaluations.

After the meeting ended, Lin Hao and Cheng Jiayao went to a nearby restaurant for a meal.

As people within the system know, it's generally uncommon to eat together, especially with one's superior leaders.

Since Lin Hao is now in charge of economic work, and the Investment Promotion Bureau is a key point for attracting investment, naturally, he needs to have more exchanges with Director Cheng to improve the county's investment attraction efforts.

Lu Xiaodan, Lin Hao's liaison officer, practically a secretary, had contacted the restaurant early to reserve a private room.

After arriving at the restaurant, the three ordered some delicious dishes and started eating.

Since there was hosting work in the afternoon, they didn't drink alcohol, just chatted while eating.

"County Magistrate Lin, our Investment Promotion Bureau is having a hard time carrying out our work!" Director Cheng began to lament.

"Director Cheng, don't hesitate to mention any difficulties. If I can resolve them, I certainly will." Lin Hao said with a smile.

They weren't working together for the first time, and each collaboration had always been pleasant, which is why Lin Hao asked so straightforwardly.

"Considering the situation, County Magistrate Lin, our Investment Promotion Bureau is overloaded with hosting duties, often exceeding standards, resulting in a significant shortfall in reception expenses. The county treasury has been holding us back, making it difficult for us to carry out our work!" Cheng Jiayao started to complain.

Lin Hao knew that the Investment Promotion Bureau was constantly engaged in hosting work, and given the standards set by the county party committee and county government, the expenses were undoubtedly insufficient.

Indeed, this overspending is a major issue for many municipal and county investment promotion bureaus, because normal hosting is clearly regulated, with standards set.

However, during actual receptions, expenses inevitably exceed the standard, yet it's incredibly difficult to account for these excess costs.

Recently, with new energy projects being initiated, the number of companies and individuals coming for inspection and research has also increased, undoubtedly putting a further strain on the Investment Promotion Bureau's budget.

"How about this, I'll inquire with the finance department to see what's going on? If the expenses are over the standard and the finance department refuses to approve, I'll figure something out." Lin Hao promised but didn't fully commit.

"Thank you so much, County Magistrate Lin." Cheng Jiayao showed a happy smile.

Recently, she had been trying to find a way, but Zhao Tingshen ignored her completely and even told her to solve it herself.

Given such a big gap, what solution could she come up with, and Lin Hao's promise to help also gave her a sigh of relief.

"It's too soon for thanks, let me find out first." Lin Hao said, taking out his phone to make a call.

Su Muchen had been anxiously waiting for Lin Hao to favor her last night. Fortunately, she had drunk quite a bit, drifting into a drowsy sleep.

Initially, she intended to offer herself, hoping Lin Hao would help her secure her position, but unexpectedly, this guy never showed up, leaving her plan unfulfilled.

When she saw it was a call from Lin Hao, she immediately perked up.

"Hello, County Magistrate Lin, what brings you to call me?" Su Muchen joked with a smile.

"Are you free now? I want to ask you something." Lin Hao inquired.