Wu Duowen, having weathered many years in the bureaucratic world, quickly discerned the double meaning in Lin Fan's words and hastily asked.
"I know... of course I know... so please, Mayor Lin, show leniency. If you have any demands, just let me know."
"Director Wu, I'm discussing the case with you, how can you turn this into personal affairs? If that were the case, wouldn't I be abusing my authority? If this escalates, I won't be able to get away with it."
Lin Fan leaned back in the sofa, aware that their conversation might be being secretly recorded. Asking for any favors could have unthinkable consequences, so he chose his words with great care.
