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"Senior, you don't need to take off your clothes..."

Shen Wang was both amused and exasperated by Qin Ran's words, "I'd help you even if I had to take off these clothes." He quickly changed his mind halfway through his sentence, realizing his mistake:

"Um, taking your clothes off is fine too... cough cough, that's not what I meant! Um... let's talk about it when we meet!"

It's better to talk about these things face-to-face.

After all, it concerns someone's future, so we need to get their consent first.

"Okay! Send me your location, I'll come find you right now!"

On the other end of the phone, Qin Ran's voice was as cheerful as a bird just released from its cage.

Upon hearing that she was going to meet her junior, all the anxiety and sleepless nights she had just spent were instantly forgotten.

She hung up the phone, grabbed her bag, and walked with such light steps that she almost floated.

……

Director's Office.

Qin Ran knocked on the director's door.

"Enter."

"Director, I need to take half a day off. I have something urgent to attend to this afternoon."

The director looked up and saw it was her. His face immediately broke into a warm and respectful smile, and he hurriedly waved his hand.

"Director Qin, you're asking for leave, right? No problem, no problem! Go ahead and take care of what you need to do, there's no rush!"

That attitude was excessively polite.

Qin Ran nodded slightly, turned around and closed the door.

The moment the door closed, the director let out a long breath and wiped non-existent sweat from his forehead.

During this period, rumors about Qin Ran were rampant in the provincial party committee building.

Some people say that they saw her and that person had an unusual relationship.

Some say she has powerful connections and is someone you can't afford to offend.

Some people say that the last time that person came to the provincial party committee, it was because of her.

The rumors were quite detailed and detailed, with all sorts of claims being made.

But to sum it up in one sentence—

Qin Ran has powerful connections; you can't afford to offend her.

……

A coffee shop near the provincial party committee.

Qin Ran chose a seat by the window and sat down.

She was still wearing her work uniform, a fitted white turtleneck sweater, over which was a well-tailored dark blazer.

The turtleneck sweater clung to her body, outlining her perfect curves, her collarbone faintly visible, and the blazer's fitted waist made her waist appear incredibly slender.

She wore a bodycon skirt with black croissant stockings, the hem of which fell three fingers above her knees. Her legs, encased in stockings, were straight and long, gleaming faintly under the light.

A pair of black stilettos on her feet made her already outstanding figure even more upright.

She sat down casually, crossed her long legs, rested her chin on her hand, and gazed at the street scene outside the window.

That posture was languid yet elegant, and within that elegance lay a composure born of long-standing authority.

The imposing presence of the deputy director of the provincial party committee was not feigned.

In the coffee shop, countless men's eyes drifted in this direction, intentionally or unintentionally.

Some young men were so engrossed in watching that they forgot to drink their coffee cups.

A middle-aged man secretly swallowed and then pretended to look away as if nothing had happened.

There were also several men who had come together, exchanging glances and whispering among themselves.

It looks so tempting.

This level of mature, queen-like woman is something you usually only see in TV dramas.

But right now, she's sitting right here, alive and well.

Just then, the coffee shop door was pushed open.

Shen Wang walked in.

He was wearing a simple dark casual jacket over a white T-shirt, and tailored casual pants.

She wasn't dressed up, but the aura she exuded from within made her instantly noticeable.

His gaze swept around the coffee shop before settling on the seat by the window.

Qin Ran raised her hand, waved gently, and a bright smile bloomed on her face.

"Junior, sir!"

That sound was soft and sweet, carrying with it a sentiment that only the two of them could understand.

In the coffee shop, countless men's resolve shattered at that moment.

Those who were secretly fantasizing just moments ago felt a pang of guilt as they watched Shen Wang walk in. Seeing the once aloof and reserved older woman smiling so sweetly, so softly, and so dependently at this young man who had just entered, they felt as if something had struck them hard in the heart.

It turns out, she's already taken.

And that master...

As soon as Shen Wang appeared, he immediately attracted the attention of all the women in the room.

"So handsome..."

A young girl couldn't help but gasp softly.

Her best friend next to her nodded repeatedly: "He's just as good as those top male stars! And look at the aura he exudes, so domineering..."

Several young women lingered on Shen Wang, some even secretly closing their legs together.

Shen Wang ignored these stares and walked straight up to Qin Ran.

Then his eyes lit up slightly.

The senior students in their uniforms are so charming.

Her usual gentle and generous demeanor, when paired with this formal suit, gained a touch of restrained sophistication, while also concealing an irresistible charm. The two qualities intertwined, captivating the eye.

Qin Ran felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey when she saw him staring straight at her.

So, this junior likes this kind of style?

She made a mental note of it, and her smile deepened.

"Sit down, why are you standing?"

Shen Wang sat down opposite her.

The waiter came over to take their orders, and the two of them each ordered a cup of coffee.

While waiting for his coffee, Shen Wang got straight to the point:

"Senior, I'm here today because I need your help with something."

Qin Ran looked at him and nodded seriously.

"You speak, I'm listening."

"I'll do anything you ask!"

Shen Wang briefly explained the situation at Jingzhou Department Store, Zhang Jianguo's dismissal, Liu Zhiming's attitude, and his upcoming large-scale procurement.

"I want you to go to Jingzhou Department Store and be the vice president."

Qin Ran was stunned.

Shen Wang continued, "Jingzhou Department Store is a municipal state-owned enterprise at the deputy division level. The deputy general manager is at most a section chief. You are a deputy section chief in the provincial party committee. If you are transferred there as an acting deputy general manager, there shouldn't be any problem with your rank."

"Although it's a company on the verge of bankruptcy, as long as I'm here, performance won't be a problem."

He paused.

"Once my next round of procurement is finalized, you'll be able to drop the word 'agent' and become a full-fledged deputy general manager at the section chief level."

Qin Ran was completely stunned after hearing this.

She originally thought that Shen Wang's request for her to "come out and help him" meant that she should shed her civil servant persona.

She was even prepared to stay by his side, even if it meant starting all over again.

But to my utter surprise, not only did I not have to take it off, but I might even be able to go further?

This……

Qin Ran's mind was buzzing, and she didn't know what to say for a moment.

My junior said that there will be "massive purchases" coming up.

What kind of quantity would it take to bring a state-owned enterprise on the verge of bankruptcy back to life?

She dared not think.

But one thing she was very clear about was that as long as this matter was accomplished, her promotion to "acting vice president" would be a sure thing, and her future would be smooth sailing.

And all of this was given to me by my junior.

How will she repay this debt in her lifetime?

Qin Ran bit her lip, her eyes slightly red.

She looked up at Shen Wang.

She couldn't get enough of looking at that face.

The more she looked into those eyes, the deeper she became.

She suddenly reached out and gently grasped Shen Wang's hand, which was resting on the table.

"Junior."

Her voice was soft, but every word was spoken with great care.

"I like you!"