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

Lin Zheng didn't reply, but lowered his head and kissed Liu Rong's lips.

Liu Rong responded by hooking her arms around his neck, standing on tiptoe, and pressing her body completely against his.

The two kissed, from the window to the bedside, and from the bedside to the bed.

Liu Rong's halter dress was pushed up, and her fair body gleamed under the light.

She bit her lip, her eyes unfocused, and her fingers unbuttoned his shirt.

"Lin Zheng, do you know, I think about you every single day these days."

"What are you thinking about me for?"

"I miss you in bed, I miss the feeling of you on me, I miss... when you want me."

As Liu Rong spoke, she reached to his waist and skillfully unbuckled his belt.

Lin Zheng gasped and flipped her over, pinning her beneath him.

"Sister Xiuqin, why are you in such a hurry today?"

"urgent?"

Liu Rong smiled, her smile revealing fine lines at the corners of her eyes, but adding a touch of mature womanly charm.

"I'm going crazy from being cooped up for days."

"Old Yang is home every day, I don't even dare to...

"So you came to find me?"

"Otherwise what?"

Liu Rong raised her head and kissed his neck.

"Lin Zheng, hurry, I need you."

Lin Zheng could no longer control himself and lowered his head to kiss her chest.

The two became entangled and rolled from the bed onto the carpet.

Liu Rong's hair was scattered on the ground, her face was flushed, and her eyes were glazed over.

"Lin Zheng, do you know, every time I'm with you, I feel like I'm still alive."

"Alive?"

"Yes, it means living, not being a walking corpse."

Liu Rong's voice was choked with sobs.

"Old Yang is busy all day and doesn't have time to spend with me."

I lived alone in that big house, as lonely as a tomb.

"Only when I'm with you do I feel like a woman, someone who cares for me and loves me."

Lin Zheng felt a pang of sadness and kissed her forehead.

"Baby, I won't leave you alone."

"real?"

"real."

Liu Rong laughed, and tears streamed down her face.

She rolled over and pinned Lin Zheng beneath her, then leaned down and kissed his chest.

"Lin Zheng, I want you to spend quality time with me today."

"How long?"

"One night."

Lin Zheng wrapped his arms around her waist, rolled over, and pinned her beneath him.

"Okay, for one night."

The two became entangled again, and the only sounds in the room were their rapid breathing and suppressed moans.

.....................

After nearly an hour of struggling, Liu Rong finally collapsed into Lin Zheng's arms.

Her face was flushed with satisfaction, and her forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat.

"Lin Zheng, you're amazing."

"You're not bad either."

Liu Rong smiled and drew circles on his chest with her finger.

"Lin Zheng, how am I supposed to act about Lin Jingshun's matter?"

"I've invited Lin Jingshun out for dinner. You'll be attending as the wife of the deputy district head; just showing your face is enough."

"It's that simple?"

"It's that simple."

Liu Rong thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll help you."

"However, you have to grant me one request."

"What are the conditions?"

"Spend time with me at least twice a week from now on."

Lin Zheng laughed: "You're trying to drain me dry."

"Squeeze us dry, we'll squeeze us dry, as long as you can't run away."

Liu Rong raised her head and looked into his eyes.

"Lin Zheng, I'm telling you the truth, I can't live without you."

Lin Zheng felt a warmth in his heart and lowered his head to kiss her forehead.

"Okay, I promise."

"Then it's settled."

Liu Rong smiled, a smile like a child's.

The two lingered for a while longer before Liu Rong checked the time.

"It's getting late, I have to go back. Old Yang is home tonight, and he'll get suspicious if he finds I'm not there."

"I send you."

"No need, I drove here myself."

Liu Rong sat up and got dressed.

As she reached the door, she suddenly turned around, hugged Lin Zheng, and gave him a hard kiss on the lips.

"Lin Zheng, remember your promise to me."

"I can't forget it."

Liu Rong smiled, turned around and walked out of the room.

Lin Zheng stood by the window, watching her car drive out of the parking lot and disappear into the night.

He lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

He was finding it increasingly difficult to let go of Liu Rong.

The following afternoon, Lin Zheng called Lin Jingshun.

"Director Lin, the appointment has been made. Tonight at six o'clock, Wangjiang Tower, room 888."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, and Lin Jingshun's voice carried a hint of nervousness.

"Who?"

"Liu Rong, wife of the deputy district head."

Lin Jingshun gasped.

"You...you know Liu Rong?"

"We not only know each other, but our relationship is quite special."

Lin Zheng's voice was calm, yet it exuded confidence.

"Director Lin, if you feel it's inappropriate, I can cancel it."

"No, no, no, it's perfect, very perfect."

Lin Jingshun quickly replied, "Six o'clock, I'll be there on time."

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zheng's lips curled into a slight smile.

Lin Jingshun took the bait.

Six o'clock in the evening, Wangjiang Tower, Room 888.

Lin Zheng arrived early, ordered a table full of dishes, and opened a bottle of Moutai.

The private room was luxuriously decorated, with crystal chandeliers, mahogany tables and chairs, and a famous painting hanging on the wall.

Lin Jingshun arrived at 5:30, half an hour earlier than the agreed time.

He was wearing a dark suit, his hair was styled with hair gel, combed meticulously, and sprayed with cologne.

"Lin Zheng, when will Madam Liu arrive?"

"Six o'clock sharp."

"Okay, okay."

Lin Jingshun sat down on the sofa, rubbed his hands together, and looked a little nervous.

Lin Zheng poured him a cup of tea.

"Director Lin, don't be nervous, it's just a casual meal."

"Don't be nervous, don't be nervous."

Lin Jingshun said he wasn't nervous, but his hands were trembling slightly.

This woman can decide his future.

At six o'clock sharp, the door to the private room was pushed open.

Liu Rong walked in.

She wore a dark blue cheongsam, her hair was styled in an updo, and she wore a pair of pearl earrings. She looked dignified, elegant, and exuded a powerful aura.

"Lin Zheng, is this Director Lin?"

Her voice was neither warm nor cold, carrying a hint of condescension.

"Yes, Madam Liu, this is Director Lin Jingshun of the Planning Bureau."

Lin Zheng explained.

"Director Lin, hello."

Liu Rong extended her hand, her tone polite but distant.

"Mrs. Liu, hello, hello."

Lin Jingshun quickly stood up, took her hands in his, and bent down slightly.

"I have long admired Madam Liu's name, and meeting her today, I can confirm that it is indeed well-deserved."

"Director Lin, you're too kind." Liu Rong withdrew her hand and sat down in the main seat.

Lin Jingshun quickly sat down next to him, while Lin Zheng sat opposite him.

The dishes were served quickly, a table full of delicacies from land and sea.

Lin Jingshun picked up his wine glass and poured wine for Liu Rong attentively.

"Mrs. Liu, I'd like to propose a toast to you."

Liu Rong picked up her wine glass, took a small sip, and put it down.

"Director Lin, I heard from Lin Zheng that you worked in the Planning Bureau for twelve years?"

"Yes, yes, twelve years and three months."

"Then it's time for a promotion."

Liu Rong's words struck a chord with Lin Jingshun.

His eyes welled up with tears, and he almost couldn't hold them back.

"Mrs. Liu, you are right."

"I've worked in the planning bureau for so many years, and even if I haven't made any great contributions, I've certainly put in a lot of hard work."

"But there haven't been any suitable positions in the district, so I'm stuck and can't get promoted."

"There are seats available in the district, it's just a matter of who sits there."

Liu Rong picked up her teacup and took a sip.

"Director Lin, you've been in Dianhai Town for so many years, you should understand one thing."

"Some things can't be accomplished just by trying."

"I understand, I understand."

Lin Jingshun nodded repeatedly, glancing at Lin Zheng.

"So I would like to ask Mrs. Liu for a favor: please put in a good word for me with the old leader."

"Well..."

Liu Rong put down her teacup and glanced at Lin Zheng.

"Lin Zheng, what do you think?"

"Madam Liu, Director Lin is a talented, capable, and experienced person."

"If he can be promoted, it will also benefit the development of Dianhai Town."