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

"Team Leader Lin, we've been waiting for you!"

"Sit down, please sit down."

Yang Dong was very enthusiastic and pulled Lin Zheng to sit in the main seat. Anyone who didn't know better would think the two were brothers.

Lin Zheng remained silent, playing along with Yang Dong's act. He wanted to see what kind of trouble this guy was up to.

After taking their seats, Lin Zheng looked at Yang Dong and said, "Yang Dong, are you setting up such a lavish table of food and wine to trap me?"

Yang Dong was taken aback and hurriedly waved his hand: "No, that's not true. I invited Team Leader Lin to dinner so that he would give me one more day. I guarantee that I will force Chen Lianghai to bow down to you then."

"Is that really the case?" Lin Zheng thought to himself with a wicked smile, but his face remained expressionless.

Yang Dong nodded: "That's true. I've figured it out. It's better to be your ally than your enemy."

Lin Zheng nodded in agreement: "It's good that you've figured it out. As long as you're willing to cooperate with me, I guarantee you'll be able to participate in the project and make a fortune."

Upon hearing this, Yang Dong deliberately widened his eyes, but he had a different thought in mind. "You want me to participate in the project? Who do you think you are?"

If you accept the shares of the Sheraton Hotel tonight, you'll be going to jail and singing your heart out. The project will have nothing to do with you.

You dare threaten me, Yang Dong? I'll show you what the consequences will be.

Yang Dong thought to himself, but a smile did indeed appear on his face.

Watching Yang Dong's exaggerated performance, Lin Zheng felt uncomfortable but really wanted to laugh.

Both of them had something on their minds, so they chatted idly for a while.

Now is not the best time to bring up the matter of Sheraton Hotel shares.

Yang Dong's plan was to get Lin Zheng drunk, wait until Lin Zheng lowered his guard, and then bring up the matter to test Lin Zheng's reaction.

Although he didn't know what dirty tricks Yang Dong was up to, Lin Zheng knew perfectly well that this dinner party was a trap.

"Team Leader Lin, let's stop chatting and start eating," Yang Dong called out, taking the lead in picking up his chopsticks.

The two ate and chatted, and although it was still the same mundane conversation, the food and drinks made it more interesting.

Two hours later, after we had eaten and drunk our fill, it was already past midnight.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Yang Dong put on a flattering expression and took out the documents he had prepared in advance.

"Team Leader Lin, I've prepared a nice gift for you."

"I feel bad for letting you spend money and then accepting gifts." Lin Zheng waved his hand, knowing that the real show was about to begin.

Yang Dong said, "Team Leader Lin, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. This is my pledge of loyalty."

"You must keep it, otherwise I won't feel at ease."

Lin Zheng feigned curiosity and asked, "What is it? You wouldn't feel at ease if I didn't accept it?"

"Team Leader Lin, you'll see once you take a look."

"Okay, let me see."

Lin Zheng took the document, opened it, and was astonished to find that it represented 30% of the Sheraton Hotel's shares, which, when converted to RMB, amounted to over a million yuan—enough to get him sentenced to several years in prison.

Yang Dongzhen knows how to handle things. I couldn't get past him the first time, so I'm trying again now.

Yang Dong, since you're courting death, don't blame me.

Lin Zheng cursed inwardly, but his face showed a greedy expression.

He put down the documents and looked at Yang Dong.

"I never imagined you were the owner behind the Sheraton Hotel. I truly admire you."

In order to keep up the act, Yang Dong had no choice but to bite the bullet and nod and continue to boast.

"What's there to admire? As long as we cooperate deeply, there will be even bigger surprises to come."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng immediately thought of Yin Yangdong's method.

He put the documents away and continued, "I heard that the Sheraton Hotel has rare Moutai and top-quality dried goods?"

Yang Dong was stunned, not understanding what Lin Zheng meant by saying this. However, he had already put on an act, and if he didn't continue, the truth would be exposed.

"As one of the top hotels in Tianhe Town, we must have something that can impress guests. Otherwise, if guests come and order these things, and the hotel can't provide them, wouldn't that be embarrassing?"

Hearing Yang Dong say that, Lin Zheng was immediately delighted.

He took out a cigarette, handed one to Yang Dong, lit one for himself, took a few puffs, and said, "This stuff is so good, I've never tried it before. How about getting a few bottles to try?"

"Also, doesn't the hotel have some rare-grade fish maw? Get ten or eight pieces and have the kitchen process them."

Seeing Lin Zheng's greedy expression, Yang Dong's face turned green on the spot.

Get him a few bottles of Moutai, a few pieces of rare fish maw—these things add up to over 100,000 yuan. Lin Zheng is treating him like a sucker to be fleeced.

"Team Leader Lin, this...this..."

Yang Dong was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

If he says no, it would expose himself, and the plan would be impossible to proceed. If he buys these items, he'll have to empty his pockets.

This seafood feast and Wuliangye liquor were the best he could offer as hospitality.

If Lin Zheng comes at him again, he'll really go bankrupt.

"Yang Dong, were you just bragging before?"

Judging from your expression, it seems like you can't produce it.

"Aren't you the behind-the-scenes owner of the Sheraton Hotel? You're willing to give me 30% of the shares. What are a few pieces of fish maw and a few bottles of Moutai compared to that? Or are these shares fake, and you're just trying to fool me?"

"Team Leader Lin, how could I dare to lie to you?"

"It's just ten or eight pieces of fish maw and a few bottles of Moutai. I'll prepare them for you right now. Please wait a moment in the private room."

After Yang Dong finished speaking, he went out and called Tan Huafeng.

After the call connected, Yang Dong quickly reported that Lin Zhengyao had eaten fish maw and drunk Moutai.

After listening, Tan Huafeng told Yang Dong to figure out a solution himself. If he couldn't handle Lin Zheng, then he shouldn't even think about being transferred to another position.

Yang Dong was furious, his face turning ashen. Tan Huafeng meant that he should pay for it himself. If they managed to frame Lin Zheng, everyone would benefit; if they failed, he would have to bear the losses himself, and Tan Huafeng would even profit from him.

After hanging up the phone, Yang Dong weighed his options.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and decided to gamble everything he had.

Lin Zheng is so greedy, it's impossible for him not to be tempted by those shares. He's already spent tens of thousands of yuan, so he can't let that money go to waste.

Thinking of this, Yang Dong turned and walked to the kitchen, asking the staff to bring ten pieces of rare fish maw and five bottles of aged Moutai.

Because it was a valuable ingredient, the hotel required payment before processing.

Yang Dong took out his bank card, and his heart bled the moment he swiped it.

These ingredients and Moutai totaled over 137,500 yuan, almost emptying his savings.

After settling the bill, Yang Dong composed himself and returned to the private room.

"Team Leader Lin, the fish maw and Moutai will be ready shortly."

"Yang Dong, you really are capable."

"When I came in just now, I saw two grouper and a king crab by the door. Shall we get a few to try?"

Yang Dong's legs went weak, and he almost fell.