In Zhao Yiping's office.

Secretary Yang Shao handed him the new week's work schedule.

Zhao Yiping picked it up and glanced over it hastily.

His brows furrowed instantly.

He asked, "Wasn't I supposed to go to the state-run forestry farm this afternoon? Why has it been changed to Starlight Night Market?"

"I don't know, it's what the office sent over."

Yang Shao shook his head as he spoke.

Zhao Yiping picked up the phone, intending to inquire why Chen Fang had altered the itinerary.

Suddenly, he paused.

As if realizing something.

He smiled slightly.

He handed the schedule back to Yang Shao and said, "Let's just follow the office's plan."

At this moment, Zhao Yiping suddenly thought of the call he had received from the head of the City Supervision Bureau, Gu Hang, a few days ago. It seemed that Gu Hang's plan to divert trouble elsewhere was taking effect.

As the mayor, there was no way Zhao Yiping could be unaware of the issues surrounding Starlight Night Market.

The only reason he hadn't intervened was that the matter did not affect his personal interests.

Since it had nothing to do with him,

why should he wade into these murky waters?

If Chen Fang wished to stir things up, then let him.

After all, the play of using others to do one's dirty work could be performed once again.

For instance, Zhao Yiping was quite pleased with the previous time.

Zhu Kuang was a close associate of Zhu Hanmin's faction.

Although his downfall this time didn't have a substantial impact on Zhu Hanmin, a rift had formed between him and Chen Fang, making future cooperation nearly impossible.

With Zhu Kuang gone,

the deputy mayor's position was vacated.

Zhao Yiping could also use this opportunity to place his own people in higher positions, thus strengthening his grip on the municipal government.

Why wouldn't he be happy about it?

Since the Starlight Night Market issue was related to Zhu Kuang, it was naturally inseparably linked to Zhu Hanmin's complicated affairs.

If Chen Fang wanted to make a move, Zhao Yiping would play along, knowing he wouldn't lose out in any calculation.

Thinking this,

Zhao Yiping secretly grew smug.

"Why haven't I seen Yiyi around in the last few days? Have you seen her?" Zhao Yiping suddenly asked Yang Shao.

Yang Shao shook his head and said, "After the passage of the Hong Feng storm, it seems she hasn't been seen or come to the city government."

Zhao Yiping waved his hand.

He said, "Alright, never mind her. She's probably in a bit of a mood because something wasn't agreed upon. She'll get over it in a few days. You go and get ready. We'll head to Starlight Night Market this afternoon."

"Alright."

Yang Shao nodded, turned to leave, but Zhao Yiping suddenly called out to him again.

"After we set off this afternoon, make sure to spread the news that we're heading to Starlight Night Market. You don't need me to teach you how, do you?"

Yang Shao gave a slight smile and said, "Rest assured, leader, I know what to do."

At 2:30 in the afternoon,

Mayor Zhao Yiping, Office Secretary-General Chen Fang, head of the City Supervision Bureau Fan Jin, head of the Urban Management Bureau Gu Hang, and the Executive Deputy Chief of the Public Security Bureau Guo Pingsheng, along with others, departed from the city government compound and proceeded to Starlight Night Market.

Normally, an inspection of this level would definitely be first notified to the local agencies.

But in fact, up until now, Starlight Night Market still hadn't received the message.

Certainly, Fan Jin, the head of the City Supervision Bureau, was involved in the interest chain of Starlight Night Market.

But why hadn't he given advance notice either?

Because when Fan Jin was called to the city government, he didn't know what was next. After asking Chen Fang several times, Chen Fang only answered that following orders would suffice.

By the time everyone got on the Coaster van,

it was definitely too late for Fan Jin to give a reminder.

At this time,

inside the manager's office of Starlight Night Market,

Wang Gaoxing, licking his protruding belly, reclined with his legs crossed, pinching his chin, and took an interested look at the beautifully dressed young woman before him.

This woman appeared to be in her 30s, dressed rather loosely.

A floral print dress.

The upper half was a camisole style.

The lower half, an extremely short skirt.

It seemed like a little more stride, and the view under her skirt would be fully revealed.

Especially those thighs that showed, pale and smooth.

Wang Gaoxing had the strong urge to touch them.

"Manager Wang, this little gift is not much, but all I ask for is a tiny nail salon space. I hope Manager Wang can help me out by making some arrangements."

The beautiful woman placed a paper bag on the desk.

Wang Gaoxing glanced at it from the corner of his eye.

Inside were two packets of Hua cigarettes and two bottles of liquor priced around three to four hundred each, all adding up to nearly two thousand yuan.

"Beautiful lady, it's not that Brother Wang doesn't want to help, but you also know how popular our Starlight Night Market's storefronts are right now. It's no exaggeration to say that they're in high demand. This favor is really difficult for Brother Wang."

Having said that.

Wang Gaoxing pushed the paper bag towards the edge of the desk, signaling his refusal.

The beautiful woman panicked when she heard this.

She pleaded earnestly, "Brother Wang, please help me, if the tribute is not enough, I can add more. As long as Brother Wang helps me get my shop started at Starlight Night Market, anything goes for Brother Wang."

"Cough, cough... Anything goes?"

Wang Gaoxing was waiting for these exact words.

The beautiful woman was no fool.

Wang Gaoxing's lecherous expression and unrestrained gaze had long betrayed his thoughts.

With gritted teeth.

She took a step forward.

And threw herself directly onto Wang Gaoxing's body.

She rubbed her twin "rabbits" all over him.

In a coquettish voice, she said, "I know Brother Wang is all-powerful. Just a nod from Brother Wang, and isn't the shop issue a piece of cake?"

With such initiative.

Wang Gaoxing's hand also landed on the woman's waist.

It slid down along her waist and soon covered her perky bottom.

He squeezed hard.

That soft, bouncy feeling was just too delightful.

The woman moaned in cooperation and gently slapped Wang Gaoxing, panting, "Brother Wang, you're so naughty..."

This statement was like an encouragement.

Just as Wang Gaoxing was about to lift the woman's skirt.

Bang, bang, bang.

A series of urgent knocks suddenly interrupted them.

The two had to separate.

Wang Gaoxing put on an annoyed face and shouted, "Who is it? Come in!"

A man in a security uniform charged in.

He said breathlessly, "Wang... Manager Wang, the... the guests have... have arrived..."

"Who has arrived? What time is it?"

Wang Gaoxing said angrily.

The security guard swallowed nervously.

He continued, "The... The government officials are here for an inspection... They've reached the entrance, and Mayor... Mayor Zhao Yiping is with them."

Wang Gaoxing frowned.

He muttered, "Why are they inspecting today, no message in advance."

At that moment.

At the entrance of Starlight Night Market.

A government Coaster bus and several sedans had already stopped.

The leaders got out of the cars one by one.

Since it was not yet evening, there were hardly any street vendors at the entrance.

Meanwhile.

Wang Gaoxing, along with the Starlight Night Market's management staff, scurried out with fawning smiles on their faces.

"Oh, leaders, leaders, welcome, welcome, I am the manager of Starlight Night Market administration, my name is Wang..."

As soon as he arrived at the scene.

Wang Gaoxing became exceedingly warm.

The spectacle before him was quite impressive.

Apart from the opening day, today had the biggest turnout in the history of the Starlight Night Market.

Before coming out.

Wang Gaoxing had already signaled his subordinates to turn on their cell phones and video recorders; after all, the presence of so many leaders at Starlight Night Market would later serve as capital for his business promotions.

It must be said, this Wang Gaoxing indeed had some brains.

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