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"Xiaowang, really...really?"

The cup in Shen's mother's hand swayed slightly, her gaze shifting between her son and Qin Ran, her eyes filled with disbelief.

She originally thought the girl was pretty and gentle, more than a match for her son, and her affection for her was entirely based on the prospect of her becoming her "future daughter-in-law".

To everyone's surprise, at such a young age, he was already the executive vice president of Jingzhou Department Store.

That's a long-established state-owned enterprise, a prestigious leadership position in the past, not a place an ordinary young girl could hold.

"Of course it's true, would I lie to you?"

Shen Wang smiled and put his arm around Qin Ran's shoulder, his tone filled with undisguised pride.

"My senior is very capable. She used to be the deputy director of the provincial party committee, much more capable than me."

Qin Ran's cheeks flushed slightly as she smiled and nodded to Shen's mother, her tone humble: "Auntie, don't listen to his nonsense. It's just an ordinary job, helping out with daily affairs."

"This can't be an ordinary job!"

Shen's mother quickly grasped her hand, her palm growing even warmer, and the genuine smile in her eyes almost overflowing.

Her previous liking for him was out of consideration for her son, a kind of elder's affection for a younger generation. But now, her appreciation was genuinely for Qin Ran herself.

She's beautiful, has a steady temperament, and is so talented at such a young age, yet she's not arrogant at all. Standing next to her son, it's not a matter of one person depending on the other; they are clearly two people standing side by side.

The more she looked, the more satisfied she became. She held Qin Ran's hand tightly, reluctant to let go, and kept piling food into her bowl, afraid that she would be too shy to eat enough.

Zhou Meng, standing nearby, widened her eyes in surprise. Realizing what was happening, she immediately grabbed Qin Ran's arm and shook it, then sweetly begged for his help.

"Sister-in-law! Can I really get a job at Jingzhou Department Store after graduation? I studied marketing, so it's a perfect match!"

The sweet and crisp "Sister-in-law" made Qin Ran's heart skip a beat!

She calls me sister-in-law!

Qin Ran couldn't suppress the smile on her lips; her heart had already melted.

Let alone just being a regular state-owned enterprise employee, even if Zhou Meng said she wanted to be a vice president right now, she would want to agree on the spot.

However, she maintained a polite demeanor and said gently, "Of course you can. You can come for an internship anytime. I will have the director of the recruitment office in the personnel department personally guide you and familiarize you with the process."

"However, our state-owned enterprises have rules that all new hires must be tested, and the formal procedures must be followed."

Zhou Meng felt a little dejected when she heard that there would be an exam.

Zhou Ming, the older brother, quickly said, "What are you all standing there for? Go thank Miss Qin! The state-owned enterprise exams are all arranged by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security's recruitment office!"

Zhou Meng then realized what was happening.

It's fine to have exams, but what if the person setting the questions is my mentor?

"Wow! Thank you so much, sister-in-law! You're amazing!"

Zhou Meng cheered instantly, hugging Qin Ran's arm and shaking it repeatedly, calling her "sister-in-law" even sweeter.

Qin Ran was dizzy from being called "sister-in-law" so many times. Her ears were filled with sweet nicknames, and she felt lightheaded, completely lost in the repeated calls of "sister-in-law".

The meal was lively and lasted until after 8 p.m., when the relatives gradually got up to say goodbye.

The evening breeze was slightly cool downstairs. Shen Wang had drunk quite a bit of alcohol, but his steps were steady. He naturally handed the car keys to Qin Ran.

"I've had a drink, you open it."

Qin Ran took the keys and rolled her eyes at him: "With a car like yours, probably every traffic cop in Jingzhou knows it now. Who would dare stop you?"

Despite saying that, she still opened the car door and got into the driver's seat, then reached over to help Shen Wang fasten his seatbelt.

As soon as the car drove out of the residential area, Shen Wang in the passenger seat started acting up.

He turned to the side, gently placing his hand on Qin Ran's leg, his fingertips slowly caressing her through the thin satin fabric, his voice tinged with a lazy, husky quality from the alcohol:

"You did a really good job today, senior. You charmed my whole family, especially my mom. She treats you better than she treats me now. What kind of reward would you like?"

"Don't move, I'm driving."

Qin Ran slightly pulled her legs back, her cheeks instantly flushed, and she said coquettishly.

"They're on their period today, so behave yourself."

Shen Wang chuckled softly, not only not taking it back, but also gently pinching it, his tone slightly mischievous: "Then let's see how things go."

"What are you being poor about?"

Qin Ran raised her hand and slapped the back of his hand, giving him a fierce glare, but her hand didn't stop. She entered the destination, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, on the central control screen.

Shen Wang raised an eyebrow: "No, are you serious? I was just kidding. I'm not some kind of demon. Would I take advantage of you when you're not feeling well?"

Qin Ran ignored him, tapped her finger to confirm the navigation, and the car smoothly merged into the night traffic.

Shen Wang stared at her profile as she drove intently, paused for a moment, then leaned closer, his tone tinged with curiosity.

"No, really going to a hotel? What's the plan for today, senior? What new storyline are we going to unlock?"

Qin Ran gazed at the road ahead, a mysterious smile playing on her lips. Her voice was soft and alluring:

"What's the rush? You'll know when we get there."

This was a surprise she had been preparing for five or six days!

Shen Wang smiled and leaned back in his chair.

He wanted to see what his senior had prepared for him.

……

The Carlton Hotel, penthouse presidential suite.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the entire night view of Jingzhou unfolds, with a sea of ​​neon lights crisscrossing the streets and converging into a dazzling river of light under the dark blue sky.

Only a few recessed warm lights were on in the suite, casting a soft glow on the off-white marble floor. A faint scent of cedarwood wafted in the air, and the spacious room was eerily quiet.

Lin Wanqing, wrapped in a bath towel, sat on the edge of this ridiculously wide bed.

The bath towel was the standard hotel type, snow-white and thick, but it was a bit too short when wrapped around her.

The top barely covered her chest, and the bottom just reached her upper thighs.

She had no choice but to pull the towel up a bit, but pulling it up made the bottom even shorter, and pulling it down made the top slide down.

After struggling several times, she could only sit with her legs together at an angle, her hands tightly gripping the edges of the bath towel in front of her chest, as if clutching her last straw.

Her hair was still wet, not completely dried, with tiny water droplets clinging to the ends, occasionally dripping onto her collarbone, making her shiver slightly from the coolness.

Her face was bare of makeup, and her skin, fresh from a spa treatment, shone with an inner glow, with a rosy blush on each cheek from a hot shower.

Her lips were slightly dry from nervousness, and she unconsciously bit her lower lip lightly, leaving a shallow tooth mark.

I've thought about the reasons countless times, and I've already gritted my teeth and made up my mind long ago.

But when the moment actually arrived, sitting alone in this unfamiliar yet luxurious suite, waiting for the unknown to unfold, fear still welled up uncontrollably from the bottom of my heart.

She didn't know what would happen next, or if she would offend him with her clumsy words.

Lin Wanqing abruptly closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, the panic in her eyes had been forcibly suppressed.

What are you afraid of?

The path you choose is your own; if you go all out this time, your life will be completely different from now on.

It's better than spending your whole life struggling at the bottom, having to put up with other people's attitudes, and worrying about your meager salary.

Just then, a soft "beep" sounded from the door of the suite.

The sound of the card being swiped faded, and the heavy solid wood door was gently pushed open.

Two figures walked in side by side.