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

The next day at noon, Lin Zheng arrived at Wangjiang Tower on time.

Qiu Xiuqin was already there. Today she was wearing a light green dress, with her long hair down and light makeup. She looked a few years younger than last time.

The dress was made of silk, soft and clinging to her body, outlining her curvaceous figure.

"Sister-in-law, you look beautiful today," Lin Zheng said politely as he sat down.

Qiu Xiuqin laughed: "Manager Lin really knows how to talk. I'm almost forty years old, what's so pretty about me?"

"Thirty-eight is the prime of life. My sister-in-law takes good care of herself and looks like she's only in her early thirties."

"With your mouth, no wonder you can be a manager."

Qiu Xiuqin was amused, and the crow's feet at the corners of her eyes became faintly visible, which added to her mature womanly charm.

She poured Lin Zheng a cup of tea: "Speak, what is it?"

Lin Zheng didn't mince words: "Sister-in-law, I'd like to ask for your help in putting some pressure on Li Ting of Tianlong Engineering Company."

"We must get that 14 million yuan in project funds back, otherwise the project can't move forward."

Qiu Xiuqin picked up her teacup, took a sip, and did not answer immediately.

"Li Ting is a difficult person to deal with. He has been operating in Dianhai Town for more than ten years, and his connections are very complex."

"I know, so I'd like to ask you, sister-in-law, to help me get to know the town's leader in charge of engineering projects."

"As long as the leaders are willing to speak up, Li Ting will at least give them some face."

Qiu Xiuqin put down her teacup and looked at Lin Zheng.

"Manager Lin, do you realize that what you're doing will offend a lot of people?"

Lin Zheng nodded: "I know, but I have no choice."

"If the project can't move, I can't stay in Dianhai Town. I'll have to slink back and be nothing."

Qiu Xiuqin was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

"Manager Lin, I find you to be a rather interesting person."

"You're brave, decisive, and handsome. No wonder Liu Rong is helping you so much."

Lin Zheng smiled but didn't say anything.

"Okay, I'll help you with this."

Qiu Xiuqin stood up. "But now is not the time to talk business. Let's eat first and talk while we eat."

She walked to the door and called the waiter to serve the food.

As she turned around, her skirt fluttered gently, revealing a section of her fair calves.

Lin Zheng quickly looked away, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

The dishes were served quickly, and Qiu Xiuqin opened a bottle of red wine and poured it for the two of them.

"Manager Lin, this wine is from my collection, and I brought it here especially to entertain you today."

"Sister-in-law, you're too kind."

The two clinked glasses and each took a sip.

After a few rounds of drinks, Qiu Xiuqin's cheeks flushed, and her eyes became hazy.

She took off her coat, revealing her fair arms and shoulders.

The dress was sleeveless with a low neckline, revealing a glimpse of her fair cleavage.

"Manager Lin, are you really twenty-six this year?" Qiu Xiuqin suddenly asked.

"Really? What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just feel that you are much more mature than your peers."

"Perhaps it's because I've gained a lot of experience in society."

Qiu Xiuqin nodded and poured him another glass of wine.

"Manager Lin, you really don't have a girlfriend?"

"No, really."

"I'm too busy with work to talk."

"That's true, for men, career is more important."

Qiu Xiuqin sighed, leaning forward slightly, her neckline opening even wider.

"But no matter how busy I am, I need someone to keep me company, otherwise I'll be lonely at night."

Lin Zheng understood the implication in her words, and his heart skipped a beat, but he didn't respond.

The two drank a few more cups, and Qiu Xiuqin's face grew increasingly red, and her speech began to become slurred.

"Manager Lin, I...I feel a little dizzy."

She held her forehead and swayed slightly.

Lin Zheng quickly helped her up: "Sister-in-law, are you alright?"

"I'm fine, just a little dizzy."

Qiu Xiuqin leaned against him, her warm body pressed against his, and the faint scent of perfume wafted into her nostrils.

Lin Zheng felt hot all over and wanted to push her away, but he was afraid she would fall.

"Sister-in-law, how about I take you home?"

"I'm not going back. Old Yang isn't home, and it'll be boring for me to go back alone."

Qiu Xiuqin raised her head and looked at him with a dazed expression.

"Manager Lin, would you please keep me company?"

Lin Zheng's heart raced, and his blood rushed to his head.

He knew it was wrong, but Qiu Xiuqin's soft touch and warm breath made it impossible for him to refuse.

"Sister-in-law, isn't this inappropriate..."

"What's wrong with that? I'm not going to eat you."

Qiu Xiuqin smiled and reached out to stroke his cheek.

"Manager Lin, do you know, the first time I met you, I felt you were different from everyone else."

"You have a certain energy that other men don't have."

As she spoke, she brought her lips close to Lin Zheng's ear and whispered.

"Old Yang is getting old, he's not good in that area anymore, it's been a long time since I've..."

"Will you stay with me tonight?"

Lin Zheng's mind went blank for a moment, and the last thread of his rationality snapped.

He suddenly hugged Qiu Xiuqin and lowered his head to kiss her.

Qiu Xiuqin responded enthusiastically, hooking her arms around his neck and pressing her body tightly against him.

The two became entangled and moved from the chair to the sofa.

Qiu Xiuqin's dress was pushed up, exposing her fair thighs to the air.

She bit her lip, her eyes glazed over, like a cat longing to be comforted.

"Lin Zheng, hurry up..."

She murmured softly, her fingers unbuttoning his shirt.