The Invincible Son-in-law

Chapter 826: Troubling Rumors

Although Cheng Jiayao had seen eight-pack abs before, now that the abs were rippling above the water's surface, she couldn't resist the urge to reach out and touch them.

Perhaps because she had been involved with Lin Hao before, Cheng Jiayao wasn't as shy as Dong Yue, and she instinctively swam towards Lin Hao.

The water in this bath wasn't very deep, probably just over a meter; a beauty could still swim in it, but the bath's length wasn't very long.

After just a few strokes, Cheng Jiayao reached Lin Hao and stretched her hand out to touch those eight-pack abs.

"Yueyue, come and feel this; these are genuine eight-pack abs." Cheng Jiayao exclaimed joyfully.

Dong Yue had seen Lin Hao's eight-pack abs long ago and was a bit shy, but hearing her friend's call, she eagerly swam over.

Lin Hao looked at Yaoyao, who was touching his abs, and wrapped his large arm around her, pulling her into his embrace.

"What are you doing? Stop messing around!" Cheng Jiayao protested as she was suddenly attacked.

Lin Hao held her slender waist with one hand and sneakily slid the other hand under the water, reaching for the soft peaks on her chest.

"Hehehe... no... Yueyue... save me... save me..."

Cheng Jiayao suddenly cried out and struggled desperately, trying to escape Lin Hao's clutches.

Dong Yue had just come over and naturally saw her friend playfully wrestling with Lin Hao, so she went forward to help.

Seeing another beauty offering herself, Lin Hao grabbed her with a large hand and pulled her into his embrace too.

In the bath, Lin Hao held one in each arm, truly enjoying himself.

"No... County Magistrate Lin... you're so bad!" Dong Yue struggled and cried out.

However, even the beauty couldn't escape Lin Hao's mischievous hands and was ultimately held in his arms.

"County Magistrate Lin, don't bully Yueyue, okay?"

Cheng Jiayao wanted to protect her friend, not wanting her to fall victim to Lin Hao's mischief.

"How could I bully her? I'm just showing that I care for her!"

Lin Hao mischievously smiled and began to caress Dong Yue's slender waist.

Dong Yue's waist felt smooth and tender to the touch, and the sensation of skin meeting skin was incredibly thrilling.

Initially, President Dong had intended to struggle a bit, but when she touched those eight-pack abs earlier by accident, she abandoned her resistance and instead reached out to embrace Lin Hao's waist.

Truth be told, women also like handsome men, not to mention those with eight-pack abs, which had a fatal attraction to Dong Yue.

So, she symbolically struggled a few times but then leaned into his embrace.

However, while Lin Hao was touching her, she was also feeling those eight-pack abs and felt the dormant desire within her awakening.

Over the years, many had pursued her, and she had dated two boyfriends, but managing her father's company had delayed her personal plans.

Fortunately, Lin Hao's appearance saved her company from the brink of bankruptcy and set it on a positive development trajectory.

When she learned that Wucheng County's new urban district and new energy automotive industry projects were about to launch, Dong Yue immediately thought of relying on Lin Hao to grow and strengthen her company.

But with so many construction projects, why would Lin Hao hand all of them over to her?

That's why Dong Yue considered giving Lin Hao some shares and was even willing to use her charms.

Inviting Lin Hao to this hot spring resort to soak in the springs was an important step in winning him over.

However, to win over Lin Hao, she first had to work on convincing her friend; otherwise, Cheng Jiayao wouldn't have been so eager to help her.

Now, seeing her friend actively cozying up to Lin Hao, she figured a little loss on her part was nothing.

Lin Hao had naturally seen through their little tricks, but handing the projects to others was less preferable than giving them to someone familiar.

Of course, the main thing was to keep the project profits within the county to strengthen its economy.

Though Lin Hao had beauties in both arms, he didn't do much, merely taking slight advantage.

"County Magistrate Lin, shall we give you a massage?" Dong Yue offered to serve.

"Alright, then, you can give me a massage and let me enjoy a bit."

Lin Hao lay comfortably in the bath, laughing merrily.

The two beauties, one on each side, started massaging his shoulders and arms gently.

With two stunning beauties, each talented in their ways, Lin Hao felt enveloped in endless bliss.

"County Magistrate Lin, do you know when our county's new urban project will start?" Dong Yue asked tentatively.

"To be honest, there's a bit of trouble with the land demolition compensation, so it might take some more time," Lin Hao admitted.

"I heard some holdouts don't want to relocate; is that true?" Dong Yue had evidently caught wind of some unfavorable rumors.

"Sounds like the news has already spread!" Lin Hao frowned.

"Not only has it spread, but I've also heard the county committee and government are pressuring them. Is it true?"

Dong Yue's casual remark made Lin Hao's expression darken.

Revealing such significant pressure tactics by the county committee and government could hinder the land demolition work.

Lin Hao had already ordered officials and bureau chiefs to keep silent, but now the news had leaked, which warranted deeper consideration.

If some sought trouble, Lin Hao wouldn't hesitate to make an example of them as a deterrent.

Cheng Jiayao knew that the spreading news would tremendously pressure the county committee and government.

"Yueyue, who did you hear this from?" Cheng Jiayao asked coldly.

"It's circulating through the county; they say the county committee and government are pressuring holdouts and have summoned several bureau chiefs for talks..."

Dong Yue shared everything she knew.

Although Lin Hao had anticipated the story wouldn't remain hidden for long, its swift spread suggested deliberate intent.

In that case, Lin Hao wouldn't show mercy to those people.

"County Magistrate Lin, if the news spreads, it will be very unfavorable for our government!" Cheng Jiayao's face changed.

"Yes, this news is spreading so fast, someone is clearly spreading it intentionally, and these guys are truly hateful!" Lin Hao felt a bit headache-y as well.

However, in the unstoppable tide of history, these demonic spirits and petty schemers were no real threat.

After all, the development of Wucheng County, and even Huaxia's economic development as a whole, couldn't be halted by a handful of people or a few rumors.

Those hoping to hinder Wucheng County's economic progress would be crushed under Lin Hao's feet and will be scorned by the public.