Chapter 3043: Fell for the Trap

Zhao Desan realized then that he had fallen for Zheng Jie's trap, so he laughed and said jokingly, "Sigh, one moment of carelessness, and all previous efforts are wasted."

"Go away, do you think I was willing to think of a way just for your little bit of function?" Zheng Jie looked a bit angry.

"Oh... then I know I was wrong, is it not enough to be wrong? Sister-in-law, hurry up and tell me your idea." Zhao Desan was eager to know Zheng Jie's thoughts and apologized, though he was questioning in his heart: *Is Zheng Jie having an affair with that Director Zhang again? *

Zheng Jie rolled off the bed, sat up, and then, with a stern face, said seriously to Zhao Desan, "Alright, I'll think of a way for you, but you must also remember, you are not allowed to treat me poorly in the future."

"How could I? I, Zhao Desan, have nothing else, but I can definitely be loyal," Zhao Desan said, patting his chest.

"Good, with those words, Sister is relieved. You should go back now. Remember, you are working in a unit and have a bright future; don't stir up trouble for my sake. It's not worth it, and I don't want to ruin your future." Zheng Jie had already tidied herself up and urged Zhao Desan to leave.

"But... but you have to tell me what you plan to do?" Zhao Desan asked with an almost pleading expression. His appetite had been whetted, and he had completely forgotten he was acting; he was desperate to know what kind of relationship Zheng Jie had with that Director Zhang.

"You'll know about this later, but for now, Sister doesn't have full certainty. Once it's done, Sister will definitely tell you." Zheng Jie simply refused to tell Zhao Desan her thoughts.

Seeing there was no way to make Zheng Jie reveal her plan, Zhao Desan helplessly put on his clothes, lit a cigarette, and secretly rolled his eyes at Zheng Jie.

Just then, Zhao Desan suddenly heard the sound of footsteps coming from downstairs. Zheng Jie seemed to have heard it too; the two looked at each other and shifted their gaze toward the staircase.

A moment later, Shanzhu suddenly appeared at the top of the stairs. When he saw Zhao Desan in the second-floor room, sweating profusely and smoking, while Zheng Jie was flushing and tidying her skirt, Shanzhu knew what had happened. He immediately blushed and said awkwardly, "I came back to get my phone. I heard movement upstairs and thought there was a thief. I didn't expect it to be Brother Liu and Big Sister Zheng..."

Zheng Jie blushed, too shy to look at Shanzhu's curious eyes. Zhao Desan also felt very awkward for a moment; he smoked and gave an embarrassed laugh, saying nothing.

"Since you're here, I... I'll go..." Shanzhu laughed awkwardly and, being tactful, walked quickly downstairs.

After Shanzhu went downstairs, Zhao Desan finally came to his senses. He rushed downstairs in two or three steps and stopped Shanzhu at the door.

"Big Brother, what... what is it?" Shanzhu stopped, turned around, and asked with a simple smile.

"Cough, cough..." Zhao Desan coughed twice to calm his mood. Putting on a calm front, he said solemnly to Shanzhu, "Brother, don't go around talking about this, you know?"

"Don't worry, Big Brother, I know... heh heh..." Shanzhu said with a mischievous grin.

"Alright, you go ahead. Sister-in-law and I were just discussing what happened today." Zhao Desan breathed a sigh of relief and patted Shanzhu on the shoulder.

After watching Shanzhu leave, Zhao Desan locked the shop door from the inside and strolled back upstairs. He saw Zheng Jie bending over to tidy the bed that the two had messed up. Hearing Zhao Desan come up, Zheng Jie turned back to look at him, blushing, and said, "It's all your fault! Shanzhu saw us, it's so embarrassing!"

Zhao Desan laughed and said nonchalantly, "What's there to be embarrassed about? Shanzhu isn't a fool. He knows what kind of relationship we have, doesn't he?"

Zhao Desan was right, but being caught by Shanzhu in such a sneaky act was still embarrassing. She blushed, rolled her eyes at Zhao Desan, tidied the bed, and picked up the used tissue ball from the floor. "It's getting late. I have to go back and cook dinner for Nini and her father. Are you coming to my place to eat, or?"

Zhao Desan thought about it. Visiting their home three times in one day would surely annoy Zhao Da, so he smiled and politely declined, "Forget it, I happen to have a social engagement tonight, so I won't go."

Distracted by Shanzhu's sudden interruption, Zhao Desan forgot to continue questioning Zheng Jie about her relationship with Director Zhang, and also forgot to tell Zheng Jie that he had already resolved the matter that happened today.

Coming out of the store, the sky had already darkened, and the city lights were flickering. Zhao Desan said, "Get in the car, I'll take you home."

Zheng Jie smiled and shook her head, saying, "Forget it, it's so close, I'll just walk. I need to buy some vegetables anyway. I'm leaving then." As she spoke, she cast a seductive glance at Zhao Desan and turned to walk toward her home.

Zhao Desan watched Zheng Jie walk away before ducking into his car and starting it. After driving aimlessly for a while, he suddenly remembered there was one important thing he hadn't done today: find the Chief Prosecutor. But looking at the time, the suburbs were a bit far. After pondering for a moment, Zhao Desan thought it would be better to start with someone closer and find Zhang Biao. So, after making a few calls and finding out Zhang Biao's specific address, he drove straight to the building where Zhang Biao lived, sat in the car, and dialed Zhang Biao's number.

At this time, Zhang Biao had just finished dinner and was leaning on the sofa, smoking and watching TV with his wife. When the phone rang, he shifted his body, lazily picked up the phone from the coffee table, and glanced at it. It was an unfamiliar number. He frowned slightly, pressed the answer button, put it to his ear, and asked lazily, "Hello, who is this?"

"Is this Director Zhang?" Zhao Desan said with a smile.

"Yes, it is. May I ask who you are?" Zhang Biao asked curiously.

"Director Zhang, it's Comrade Comrade Xiao Zhao. Can't you recognize my voice?" Zhao Desan said with a chuckle, trying to get close.

*Comrade Comrade Xiao Zhao? Could it be Zhao Desan? * Hearing the other person say "Comrade Comrade Xiao Zhao," Zhang Biao frowned and pondered. His first reaction was Zhao Desan, because ever since Sun Maomao, the son of Sun Changsheng, had a conflict with Zhao Desan and his group, he had started to lock horns with this guy. "Comrade Comrade Xiao Zhao, is it Zhao Desan, Director Liu?" Zhang Biao asked with a warm smile.

"Yes, yes, yes, it's me. Director Zhang, are you at home, or are you out for a social engagement?" Zhao Desan felt he had to figure out Zhang Biao's whereabouts before making his next move.

"I'm at home," Zhang Biao said with a laugh. As a leading cadre with Zhang Biao's status, he could be said to have no desires and was extremely concerned about how others perceived him, especially regarding his lifestyle. He had always maintained a flawless facade; even if he were currently gorging himself at a banquet, he wouldn't admit he was at a social engagement.

"That's perfect, Director Zhang. I happen to be passing by your place and wanted to come by for a visit." Zhao Desan finally explained the reason for calling Zhang Biao. ===== CHAPTER 3044 =====