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

Lin Zheng hung up the phone and couldn't help but curse a few times.

He lit a cigarette and paced back and forth in the room.

Wang Jianguo, that old fox, said he would help, but in reality he was using him as a pawn.

He arranged everything from inviting Qin Guozheng to dinner to finding places and women.

The matter was accomplished, and Wang Jianguo took credit.

If it doesn't work out, it's all his fault.

Lin Zheng took a deep drag on his cigarette, forcing himself to calm down.

At this point, he couldn't refuse Wang Jianguo's request.

If Li Ting's side drags on for so long and doesn't make a breakthrough soon, the project will really fall through.

Ma Cuihua has fallen from grace, and a new vice president has not yet taken office.

The situation was a complete mess, and nobody cared whether he lived or died.

After finishing a cigarette, Lin Zheng picked up his phone and dialed Qiu Xiuqin's number.

The phone rang twice, and Qiu Xiuqin's languid voice came from the other end.

"My little husband, are you missing me again?"

"Sister Xiuqin, there's something I'd like to ask you for help with."

Lin Zheng repeated Wang Jianguo's request.

After listening, Qiu Xiuqin remained silent for a few seconds.

"Wang Jianguo is treating you like a gofer."

"I know, but I need his help now, so I can't turn against him."

"I do have a place; there's Phoenix Manor in the east of the city."

The owner is my friend; the location is secluded and absolutely safe.

"Where is the woman?" Lin Zheng asked.

Qiu Xiuqin smiled: "What kind do you want?"

"Young, good figure, and knows how to get things done."

"Ideally, they should be greedy for money and have a lot of guts."

"Okay, I'll arrange it for you."

"However, Lin Zheng, let me remind you of something."

"Sister Qin, please speak, I'm listening."

"You can't keep letting Wang Jianguo lead you by the nose."

He's helping you now because you're of use to him.

"Once you're no longer useful, he'll kick you aside without hesitation."

"Li Ting is the best example; you have to be careful."

Lin Zheng took a deep drag on his cigarette: "I know."

"So I think... I'll turn the tables and control them."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

"you mean?"

"To find incriminating evidence against Wang Jianguo and Qin Guozheng."

"From now on, in Dianhai Town, it won't be them who call the shots, but me."

Qiu Xiuqin thought for a moment and said, "This is a good idea, but it's quite risky."

"If they find out, you won't be able to stay in Dianhai Town."

"So I need your help, Sister Xiuqin."

"How can I help?"

"Could the woman you arranged have a miniature camera hidden in her bag?"

"Take pictures of their every move; that will serve as evidence later."

Qiu Xiuqin hesitated for a moment before replying, "Okay, but you need to be careful."

"Wang Jianguo and Qin Guozheng are both old foxes."

"They can detect even the slightest thing that's not right."

"I'll be careful," Lin Zheng nodded.

"And what are your plans regarding Li Ting?"

"First, deal with Qin Guozheng, then sue Li Ting."

"Once the court accepts the case, he'll have to obediently pay back the money."

"What if he still doesn't pay it back?"

"Then enforce it."

"Tianlong Company has so many assets, if we just seize a few, he'll be in a hurry."

Qiu Xiuqin laughed: "That was a brilliant move of yours."

Lin Zheng stubbed out his cigarette, his gaze turning cold.

"I have no choice but to do it this way."

"Nobody cares whether I live or die now. If I don't use some tricks, I'll soon end up like Zhang Wenshan."

"Ma Cuihua's collapse has no impact on Li Ting, and Wang Jianguo is no pushover either."

"I can't keep taking the hits; I have to take the initiative."

Qiu Xiuqin nodded and said, "You're right."

"Over the years in Dianhai Town, I have seen too many people being eaten alive, leaving not even bones behind."

"The fact that you have this mindset shows that you haven't been blinded by the victory you're currently enjoying."

"Sister Xiuqin, why do you think Wang Jianguo didn't side with Li Ting, but instead chose to help me?"

"Logically speaking, Li Ting should have the advantage over me."

"This problem has been bothering me for a long time."

He helped you for his own sake.

"With Ma Cuihua gone, Li Ting lost a powerful backer, and Wang Jianguo can take this opportunity to reap the benefits."

"His meeting with Qin Guozheng can be seen as an investment in Qin Guozheng."

"And all this capital is now in your hands."

"As long as Qin Guozheng stands by his side, his position in Dianhai Town will be even more secure."

"It may seem like he's on your side right now, but he's actually helping himself solidify his position."

"If you want to gain a foothold in Dianhai Town, you have to invest in him."

Lin Zheng frowned upon hearing this.

"Sister Xiuqin, I feel like this is a bottomless pit."

"Once this breach is opened, Wang Jianguo will use all sorts of excuses to ask for money in the future."

"That's something for the future; there's no rush."

"What you need to do now is to deal with the matter at hand first."

"Li Ting's money, the road to the project, the compensation for demolition, all came in one by one."

"As for Wang Jianguo and Qin Guozheng, we'll deal with them slowly; there will always be an opportunity."

Qiu Xiuqin's voice carried a hint of weariness.

Lin Zheng nodded: "I understand."

"Sister Xiuqin, thank you."

"Don't thank me, your business is my business."

Qiu Xiuqin's voice softened.

"Lin Zheng, I have to remind you."

"No matter what happens, don't act impulsively."

"Those people are all cunning old foxes. If you make one wrong move, you could be doomed."

"I'll be careful," Lin Zheng said.

"That's good."

"I'll make arrangements for Phoenix Manor immediately."

"Wait for my news."

"it is good."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zheng leaned against the window and lit another cigarette.

Qiu Xiuqin's words kept replaying in his mind.

He felt that he was always just a pawn in this game of chess.

However, chess pieces also have their uses.

If used properly, even a chess piece can become a chess player.

Lin Zheng stubbed out his cigarette, his gaze turning cold.

Wang Jianguo, you just wait.