He won 900 million in the lottery.

At the dinner table, the clinking of wine glasses was crisp and clear.

After several rounds of drinks, Chen Hangtian finally spoke.

Chen Hangtian: "Mr. Shen, I wonder if you're interested in municipal projects?"

I shook my head: "I've heard a little about it, but I know nothing about the specifics of how it works."

Chen Hangtian: "The city is going to carry out a heating project, converting steam to water pipes. The whole project costs over 10 billion yuan. Are you interested in getting involved?"

I gave a wry smile: "I'm honored that you think so highly of me, Mr. Chen. I don't have that kind of ability."

Chen Hangtian raised his glass and clinked it against mine: "This whole project, apart from central and state-owned enterprises, is something that most people really can't win."

After clinking glasses, I downed my drink in one gulp: "Mr. Chen, you're certainly no ordinary person."

Chen Hangtian: "I can undertake a small part of it, which will cost 80 to 90 million yuan. It's a sure thing that I'll make a profit."

Wu Lei tapped the table with his fingertips: "The Seventh Bureau has won the bid. I'll be in charge of connecting and coordinating this. I can't say for sure, but securing one section of the contract shouldn't be a problem."

I looked up and said, "With Dean Wu involved, it will be a piece of cake."

Chen Yuanyuan stepped forward and refilled the three of our glasses. She hadn't uttered a single word at the dinner party that evening.

Chen Hangtian: "President Shen, I have a suggestion. Let's cooperate and jointly invest in establishing a construction company."

Wu Lei: "You can discuss and agree on the funding, share the risks, disclose the profits, and I will cover all the procedures."

I pondered for a moment: "I have never been involved in engineering before, and I know absolutely nothing about it."

Chen Hangtian understood my concerns: "Brother, I was just like you at first. I thought it would be fine to just find a professional team to manage it. But after doing it for a while, I naturally learned how."

Me: "A project worth 80 or 90 million? How much would that require upfront investment?"

Chen Hangtian: "With a 20% prepayment plus monthly progress payments up to 80%, the upfront investment can be kept below 2250 million. If you want to earn more, you can advance the funds yourself and purchase materials in cash, just like my previous industrial park project."

If you want to avoid risk, you subcontract it. I understand that; although municipal and construction projects are different, they are largely the same.

Me: "Since Mr. Chen is willing to include me, I naturally have no objection. It's just that my financial strength is no match for Mr. Chen's."

Chen Hangtian: "President Shen is so straightforward!"

Damn, even if I've had too much to drink, I know exactly what's going on—how could I not be thrilled? You spent 5 yuan "fishing" just to pave the way for this project.

I understand that this is a pledge of loyalty. Of course, if managed properly, it can definitely make money.

Wu Lei added from the side, "Don't worry, I'll control the progress payments for the project, there won't be any problems."

I picked up my glass: "Okay, it's settled then."

The three men clinked their glasses and drank the wine in one gulp.

Chen Hangtian wiped his mouth: "Tianyi, I didn't expect you to be so decisive."

Wu Lei nodded: "Tianyi, if you cooperate well with the aerospace industry, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future!"

Chen Hangtian was drinking exceptionally well today, and with Chen Yuanyuan only offering toasts without saying a word, I almost couldn't keep up.

After the dinner ended, Chen Yuanyuan helped me upstairs to the second floor.

Chen Yuanyuan: "President Shen, you've had too much to drink. Why don't you rest here tonight?"

I mumbled, still half asleep, "Okay."

I'm used to traveling and don't have the habit of being particular about my bed; I can be a homebody anywhere.

In the guest room on the second floor of the club, after Chen Yuanyuan helped me into the room, I accidentally fell onto the bed. The next second, a soft body gently nestled into my arms.

It was Chen Yuanyuan. There could be no one else but her. But I really can't figure out what role she played in this whole affair.

"President Shen!"

The scent of perfume wafted towards me as she whispered in my ear, her breath tickling my earlobes and making my whole body feel hot.

Chen Yuanyuan also drank alcohol, but she was far from being drunk.

When people are drunk, they seem to be driven by instinct. Even though their minds are still relatively clear, even though they know they've had too much to drink, even though they clearly know that the person lying on top of them is Chen Yuanyuan—Zhang Xingxing's woman.

but……

My brain kept telling me to restrain myself, but my hand involuntarily landed on her shoulder.

Alcohol really does amplify human desires.

Chen Yuanyuan wasn't thin, but her tall figure, wrapped in well-fitting clothes, revealed just how well-proportioned she was.

Compared to Sister Hong, her skin has a more youthful smoothness. Different ages have different charms, so it's impossible to generalize.

I clung to my last shred of reason: "Ms. Chen, there's no need for this."

Chen Yuanyuan stretched out her finger and gently pressed it to my lips: "Shh, tonight."

What are we waiting for?

I rolled over and gently pressed her beneath me, bringing my nose close to her hair and inhaling a faint scent of shampoo.

Me: "You smell wonderful."

Chen Yuanyuan burst out laughing.

I asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"

Chen Yuanyuan: "You men are all the same. President Chen and Dean Wu both said the same thing."

If there's anything that can instantly extinguish a rising desire, it's this kind of shock that exceeds our understanding.

It turns out that Chen Hangtian and Wu Lei had a history of involvement with Chen Yuanyuan.

Chen Yuanyuan noticed my stiffness and deliberately asked, "What's wrong?"

She didn't stop moving, trying to rekindle my interest.

I shook my head: "I've suddenly lost interest."

Chen Yuanyuan: "Do you think I'm too promiscuous, or is it because I didn't keep my chastity for Zhang Xingxing?"

Me: "A cat that steals fish never finds it smelly. I'm just suddenly a little scared. I don't know if coming to this place tonight was the right thing to do or the wrong thing."

Before I knew it, she had gently removed my coat, her movements displaying a skill beyond her years.

Chen Yuanyuan: "Aren't you afraid I'll spread rumors about you saying such things in front of me?"

Me: "You were invited by them, weren't you? I just never expected that tonight's pledge of allegiance would turn out to be a trap."

Chen Yuanyuan: "You're too cautious. I could tell when we signed the mobile phone bidding contract that you were rich, but timid and a bit stingy."

I gently stroked her cheek: "What have you been through to be able to see through me so clearly?"

Chen Yuanyuan lightly pecked my cheek: "Don't try that 'handsome guy' trick on me. Don't think you can fool me just because I'm a junior. I've been out in the workforce since high school, I'm not some little girl."

Reason gradually crumbled under the influence of alcohol and her actions: "Then I won't beat around the bush."

Influenced by the alcohol and sensing her initiative, I decided to stop hesitating.

Chen Yuanyuan patted my shoulder in embarrassment and annoyance, but I felt like a general who had seized the high ground, my heart filled with pride.

"You can remain silent, but now you have to listen to me."

The more noble a woman appears, the more she seems to arouse a man's desire to conquer her.

I had no thought of showing any mercy or tenderness; all I felt was a pure desire to conquer.

Chen Yuanyuan: "You... how could you do this!"

I knew perfectly well that Chen Yuanyuan was there to complete a "mission." If I didn't take the bait, I probably wouldn't be able to actually get on Chen Hangtian's ship later.

Since there are no other breakthroughs, Chen Yuanyuan is the only option at present.

This situation, this woman, brings a unique kind of stimulation.

This unspoken entanglement only came to an end as night deepened.

Chen Yuanyuan got up and lit a cigarette for me.

Chen Yuanyuan: "You really can't judge a book by its cover!"

I took a deep drag of my cigarette and slowly exhaled a smoke ring: "How so?"

Chen Yuanyuan scoffed, "Men, they're all the same!"

Seeing the lingering blush on Chen Yuanyuan's cheeks, a surge of heat rose in my heart again, and I no longer wanted to talk about those heavy, serious matters.

Me: "Are you serious about you and Zhang Xingxing?"

Chen Yuanyuan rolled her eyes at me, but didn't answer.

This woman still doesn't learn her lesson. I stubbed out my cigarette and put my arm around her waist.

Chen Yuanyuan exclaimed, "Can't we just rest for a bit?!"

Me: "You said it, tonight."