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

"You said it yourself, I'm going to the company to find Lin Zheng right now."

Zhou Xia rolled her eyes at Zhang Wenhai and put on her business attire.

Looking at her voluptuous figure in the mirror, a look of longing appeared in her eyes again.

…………

After hanging up with Zhou Xia, Lin Zheng took a cold shower, ate a simple breakfast, and then went to the company.

The once bustling project office fell silent the moment he entered.

"I'm not seeing things, Lin Zheng is out?"

"Didn't the head office say that Zhang Wenshan has been handed over to the government for processing? As his secretary, will he be fine?"

"Who knows what's going on? Maybe he has a powerful backer."

The people in the office were gossiping and didn't take Lin Zheng seriously at all.

Lin Zheng understood that this was the workplace.

When you are in power, these people will line up to fawn over you; once you lose power, they will not kick you while you're down. That would be doing the most good deed.

Lin Zheng didn't care at all about what these people were saying.

He returned to his post, took out a cigarette, and was about to light it when a sudden voice came from behind him.

"Lin Zheng, who gave you permission to smoke in the office?"

The speaker was Zhang Xiaoli, the deputy manager of the project department. She was wearing a black bodycon skirt with her collar exposed, revealing a deep cleavage that men longed for.

"Sister Zhang, there's no rule against smoking in the office," Lin Zheng said.

"Please call me Manager Zhang."

"Smoking was allowed in the office back then."

"Now, anyone caught smoking in the office without my permission will be fined one thousand dollars."

Lin Zheng thought for a moment and then put down the lighter in his hand.

Seeing that Lin Zheng had given in, Zhang Xiaoli added, "Oh, right, I forgot to tell you, your secretary position has been cancelled."

"A new secretary will be arranged after the new president takes office."

"You can go home and wait for news now."

Lin Zheng frowned: "Manager Zhang, you don't seem to have that much authority."

Whether I get a holiday or not is not up to you.

"As for my position, what right do you have to remove me?"

This woman is completely ungrateful.

When Zhang Wenshan was in office, he helped Zhang Xiaoli several times, enabling her to become the deputy manager.

Now that Zhang Wenshan is in trouble, this woman is eager to prove herself to her new master and resorts to the tactic of discarding a useful tool after it has served its purpose.

Since that's the case, he doesn't need to be polite with Zhang Xiaoli.

Otherwise, this woman would really think she could sit on his head and poop.

Zhang Xiaoli's face was flushed, and her ample bosom, encased in her business attire, trembled slightly with her excitement.

"You're saying I'm not qualified?"

"Fine, you just wait, I'll make you beg me on your knees in a minute."

Zhang Haiwen has promised her that as long as he becomes vice president, the position of project manager will be hers.

At that time, she will be the one making all the decisions in the entire project team.

"Okay, I'll wait."

Lin Zheng smiled, picked up the lighter he had put down, and lit a cigarette.

Zhang Xiaoli's face turned ashen on the spot. Lin Zheng's actions were undoubtedly a slap in the face to her.

If Lin Zheng isn't taught a lesson today, how will she establish authority in the department in the future?

"Lin Zheng, you dare to smoke without my permission? Just you wait!" Zhang Xiaoli stomped her foot, turned around, and walked out.

Watching his angry departing figure, Lin Zheng couldn't help but find it amusing.

"Lin Zheng, why are you arguing with her?"

"If you offend her, you might lose your job."

"Give in to her, or you'll get yourself into trouble."

In the office, several senior employees offered their advice.

They were able to get jobs in state-owned enterprises because they had connections.

Rumors have already circulated that Zhou Xia will take over as president, and Zhang Wenhai will become vice president.

As for the project manager position vacated by Zhang Wenhai, it will undoubtedly fall to Zhang Xiaoli.

From now on, Zhang Xiaoli will be in charge of the project team.

Offending her will only lead to trouble.

Lin Zheng didn't respond, continuing to smoke his cigarette.

If he didn't have the secret in his possession, he might be worried.

Now, Zhang Xiaoli is only fit to shine his shoes.

Project manager?

Without his approval, Zhang Xiaoli is nothing.

Today is a good opportunity to rebuild our authority.

This will make it clear to everyone that even without Zhang Wenshan as a backer, his secretary is not someone anyone can mess with.

After finishing a cigarette, Zhang Xiaoli returned, followed by the group's security guards.

Seeing this, everyone quickly moved away, looking at Lin Zheng with sympathy.

Zhang Xiaoli pointed at Lin Zheng: "You guys go over there and move all his office supplies away."

"From this moment forward, Lin Zheng is no longer an employee of the group."

The security captain looked troubled: "Sister Zhang, this...this is not in accordance with the rules."

"To fire an employee, you need an official document from the human resources department."

This is a state-owned enterprise; which employee doesn't have some connection with leaders in the government?

Even if Lin Zheng doesn't have any powerful backers for the time being, he's still not someone a security captain can afford to offend.

Zhang Xiaoli's order meant he would lose his job.

"What are the rules?"

Zhang Xiaoli said somewhat angrily, "Do as I say, and I'll take responsibility for anything that happens."

She was determined to kick Lin Zheng out today, otherwise she would lose face big time.

"You're in charge, Manager Zhang. Are you sure you want to do this?" Lin Zheng said.

Zhang Xiaoli said smugly, "What, are you scared?"

"I'm telling you, being afraid won't help. You're getting out of here today."

"Security guards, what are you all standing there for?"

Several security guards looked at their captain, awaiting his orders.

The security captain shook his head; he didn't want to get himself into trouble.

"Fine, I'll go by myself."

"Manager Zhang, I guarantee you'll regret this."

Lin Zheng didn't want to make things difficult for the security guards, so he said calmly.

"Do I regret it?"

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaoli laughed.

"Lin Zheng, are you trying to save face?"

"You'll soon find out whether it's an attempt to save face or not."

"I promise you'll be begging me to come back soon."

Lin Zheng smiled, looked at Zhang Xiaoli, and showed a sympathetic expression.

"Do you think I, Zhang Xiaoli, am begging you to come back?"

"This is the funniest joke I've ever heard."

"Lin Zheng, get out of here and stop making a fool of yourself."

Zhang Xiaoli laughed through her tears and waved for Lin Zheng to leave quickly.

"You don't believe me?" Lin Zheng asked.

Zhang Xiaoli smiled and said, "I believe you, I believe you."

"I would believe you if you said you were the group's Party Secretary now."

Now she assumes that Lin Zheng said those things just to save face.

"How about we make a bet?"

bet?

"What do you want to bet on?" Zhang Xiaoli asked, stopping her laughter.

Lin Zheng took out his bank card and placed it on his desk.

"I bet you'll be begging me to come back on your knees in a minute."

"If I can't do it, the 100,000 yuan in my account is yours."

Zhang Xiaoli stared at the bank card with a greedy look on her face.

"You said it yourself, everyone be our witness."

Everyone in the office shook their heads, thinking that Lin Zheng had completely gone mad in his attempt to save face.

Zhang Xiaoli was eager for Lin Zheng to leave, so why would she beg him to come back?

Lin Zheng nodded: "I said, the bank card can be handed over to the security captain for safekeeping."

"What will you say if I do it?"

"Do whatever you want with me," Zhang Xiaoli said confidently.

Lin Zheng looked Zhang Xiaoli up and down, a wicked smile creeping onto his lips.

"If I do that, you'll run naked around the office?"

"you……"

Zhang Xiaoli glared at Lin Zheng fiercely, and finally gritted her teeth and nodded in agreement.

"If I lose, I'm willing to run naked around the office three times."

Lin Zheng picked up the bank card, handed it to the security captain, and turned to leave the office.

"You said it yourself, let everyone be our witnesses."

"I'm in the coffee shop across the street, so don't go to the wrong place."