Please, mature women, have some self-respect. I just want a raise and a promotion.

Zhang Wanquan nodded and said, "Whether I can help him or not depends on whether he is a talented person."

"It's getting late, let's get ready and set off."

Lin Xiaoyu changed into a purple backless long dress and applied light makeup in front of the mirror.

Looking at herself in the mirror and thinking about her future sex life with Zhang Wanquan, she suddenly felt a sense of loneliness.

Dressed neatly, the two got into a black Volkswagen Magotan and headed to the Huaiyang Hotel.

After getting off work, Lin Zheng took a taxi to the shopping mall.

I'm meeting Zhang Wanquan formally tonight, and I must make a good impression on him.

He chose a well-fitting suit and got a new haircut.

At 7:50 p.m., Lin Zheng arrived at room 666 of the Huaiyang Hotel right on time.

He took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and then reached out to knock on the door of the private room.

"Lin Zheng, come in quickly and have a seat."

Lin Xiaoyu was very considerate. When she opened the door, she took Lin Zheng's hand. Her fragrance made Lin Zheng's heart flutter, and his eyes instinctively glanced at Lin Xiaoyu.

Lin Xiaoyu's skin was very fair, and it was particularly dazzling under the lights.

Her backless long dress was a bit loose, and from the side, almost the entire view in front of her could be seen clearly.

Lin Zheng noticed that Lin Xiaoyu wasn't wearing a bra; instead, she was wearing breast pads, the amazing curves of which were incredibly elastic under the fabric.

Lin Xiaoyu noticed that Lin Zheng's face showed no disgust, and he seemed unconcerned about her admiration.

As she turned around, Lin Xiaoyu, whether intentionally or unintentionally, pulled at her skirt collar to adjust it, which Lin Zheng behind her could see even more clearly.

Zhang Wanquan, standing behind them, did not notice their actions.

He smoked a special cigarette, held a newspaper in his hand, and didn't say a word, but he exuded an aura of authority without being angry.

Lin Zheng was a little nervous, so he stepped forward and reached out his hand to Zhang Wanquan.

"Hello, Mr. Zhang!"

Zhang Wanquan was taken aback, put down the newspaper in his hand, and fixed his gaze on Lin Zheng's face.

At that moment, Lin Zheng felt as if he were being watched by a tiger.

Do you know me?

After several seconds, Zhang Wanquan asked casually.

Lin Zheng nodded: "President Zhang, to be honest, I am also an employee of Tenghua Group."

"I met you once when I went to the head office for a meeting with President Zhang Wenshan."

Zhang Wanquan was taken aback, not expecting Lin Zheng to be so frank.

He had originally intended to test Lin Zheng to see if he had any ulterior motives for coming.

In retrospect, he had gone to unnecessary lengths.

Lin Zheng had no choice.

Since Zhang Wanquan has already investigated him, playing those roundabout tricks again will only make things worse.

Trying to outsmart this old fox is like showing off your axe skills in front of Guan Yu (a legendary Chinese swordsman).

"You're Zhang Wenshan's secretary? No wonder you looked familiar."

Zhang Wanquan smiled and handed one of the specially supplied cigarettes to Lin Zheng.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang." Lin Zheng nodded his thanks with both hands.

Zhang Wanquan waved his hand: "I have one more thing, and I hope you can give me an explanation."

"I heard from the hotel receptionist that your computer broke down while you were working at the Huaiyang Hotel that night?"

Would you mind telling me what you were up to that night?

Hearing this, Lin Zheng was startled again, thinking to himself that the old fox was indeed cunning; even though he had investigated him, he still didn't believe him.

Such an inquiry sounds foolish and extremely impolite, but it actually harbors a deadly intent.

If he was not satisfied with the answer, Zhang Wanquan would never contact him again.

However, Lin Zheng had made ample preparations before his arrival.

He had already prepared an answer to Zhang Wanquan's question.

"To be honest with you, Mr. Zhang, ever since Zhang Wenshan got into trouble, I, as his secretary, have become a marginal figure in the subsidiary."

"In order to gain a foothold and cooperate with the head office's investigation, I have been writing materials day and night to prove myself."

"Near the end of the workday, General Manager Zhou asked me to write a survey summary, saying that it needed to be submitted to the head office as soon as possible."

"I didn't dare delay Mr. Zhou's business, so I rushed to Huaiyang Hotel to prepare the materials."

After hearing this explanation, Zhang Wanquan finally smiled and took out another cigarette to light.

"Zhang Wenshan is a talented man, but unfortunately he is too greedy."

"Zhang Wenshan is now in custody, but the head office is continuing to investigate this lead further."

"Tell me the truth, can you withstand an investigation?"

"If anything happens, tell me right away, and I'll figure out a solution for you."

At this point, Zhang Wanquan had already begun to acknowledge Lin Zheng and planned to use his power to help him out, as a way of repaying him for saving his life.

Lin Xiaoyu chimed in, "Lin Zheng, there are no outsiders here. Please feel free to speak your mind."

"Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhou has already investigated my matter thoroughly."

"Zhang Wenshan doesn't let me get involved in many things."

"He is a very wary person. I followed him for three years, but he didn't treat me as one of his own. He only put me in charge of project materials and his schedule."

Zhang Wanquan exhaled a puff of cigarette smoke and said, "Zhang Wenshan isn't disregarding you; he's protecting you."

"If you get involved, you'll definitely get into trouble in this investigation, so it's a blessing in disguise."

"What are your plans for the future?"

"Mr. Zhang, to be honest, I'm currently in a predicament where I'm surrounded by enemies."

Lin Zheng gave a wry smile and recounted his situation over the past few days, embellishing the details.

The story of Zhang Wenhai and Chen Kexin conspiring to get him arrested is an exaggeration.

Zhang Wanquan nodded after listening.

"Your current situation is indeed precarious. If you make the slightest mistake, you may end up following in Zhang Wenshan's footsteps."

"Mr. Zhang, can you show me the way?" Lin Zheng said.

Lin Zheng didn't dare to ask Zhang Wanquan for help, as that would offend Zhang Wanquan.

They believe he first played the victim to gain sympathy, then used saving a life as a favor to morally blackmail others.

He changed the phrase to "let Zhang Wanquan point out the way," which had a different meaning and nature.

Firstly, it would elevate Zhang Wanquan's status and abilities, and secondly, it would prevent Zhang Wanquan from thinking in other directions.

Speaking effectively in the workplace is an art, and it can often turn the tide of a situation.

Zhang Wanquan thought for a moment and then stubbed out the cigarette in his hand.

"Your situation isn't that bad."

"You've landed a development manager position for free; you need to learn how to make the most of it."

Lin Zheng, with a humble and inquisitive expression, asked, "Mr. Zhang, how should I utilize this?"

Zhang Wanquan said, "When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. What you need to do is stay away from the battlefield of the subsidiary and develop secretly."

"It won't benefit you no matter who becomes the CEO; leaving and developing your career elsewhere is your best option."

Lin Zheng looked troubled.

"Mr. Zhang, I also want to go out and develop my career, but I don't have any projects at hand."

"Zhang Wenhai has a tight grip on the project team; he won't give me a chance."

Zhang Wanquan laughed and said, "That's easy. The head office has stopped Zhang Wenshan's unfinished project in Nanshan, and I can let you take over."

"However, you need to think this through carefully. This project is fraught with difficulties and involves many interests, so there will be significant resistance when it comes to it."

"Of course, there are benefits too. If you do a good job, you should know how lucrative it will be."

"Secondly, this project is also a test for you. If you succeed, your career advancement will be significantly boosted."

"With the strength, who would dare to treat you badly?"

Lin Zheng's eyes immediately lit up, realizing that Zhang Wanquan was extending an olive branch to him.

This is an opportunity; if he misses it, he will be completely crushed by Zhang Wenhai.

"I'll do it!"

Lin Zheng pondered for a moment, then nodded emphatically.