Wang Dahai withdrew his hand, playing with her delicate one.

Although he didn't particularly like this woman, to be fair, her external attributes were very impressive.

Had he not been worried about her leaving evidence to trap him intentionally, Wang Dahai wouldn't have minded sharing a brief fling with her.

"In the evening, I'm treating Mr. Hu; remember to toast him and apologize," Chen Die whispered, trying to withdraw her hand, but Wang Dahai held on too tightly.

She had not a shred of affection for Wang Dahai.

In fact, she was already somewhat regretful.

But there was no helping it; who asked him to get so close to Wu Qiangwei?

If not for this connection, someone like Wang Dahai could forget about crossing paths with her in this lifetime.

"Okay."

Wang Dahai nodded.

After leaving the coffee shop, Wang Dahai returned to his company.

After work, Wu Qiangwei arrived at the parking lot only to find Wang Dahai already waiting there.

She pressed her car key, and he naturally opened the passenger door for her.

As she approached, she asked, "Didn't you have things to take care of?"

Wang Dahai replied with a smile, "Chen Die invited me to dinner tonight."

He circled around to the driver's side, took his seat, and started the car.

After Wu Qiangwei buckled her seatbelt, he drove off.

"Chen Die has arranged a meeting with Hu Quan to help me make amends."

"Make amends?" Wu Qiangwei asked with a peculiar expression, "Why would she go out of her way to help you mend fences with Hu Quan?"

"It's a bit complicated," Wang Dahai said.

Wang Dahai collected his thoughts and explained.

"The procurement department... indeed, it's a good opportunity, but Hu Quan will definitely not agree with you. He will string you along and use this matter to keep you on the hook, to have you work for him."

Wang Dahai nodded, "That's what I was thinking."

The reason he told Chen Die he wanted to work in the procurement department was to mend his relationship with Hu Quan and infiltrate the enemy's ranks.

"Be careful yourself."

"Don't worry," Wang Dahai said, "he probably won't do anything sinister to me."

Wu Qiangwei cautioned, "Don't be so sure. If Chen Die can drug me, she can drug you too. Such people have no limits; don't overestimate their morals."

"I understand."

He knew this well, and he never thought Chen Die and Hu Quan had any morals to speak of.

He was merely analyzing the situation, believing they wouldn't make a move against him at this stage.

After all, in their eyes, he was nearly within their grasp.

"By the way, Director Wu," Wang Dahai inquired, "didn't you say before that I should go on a business trip after a while?"

"Let's talk about that later."

Wu Qiangwei shook her head, "I'll let you know when you need to go on a trip."

Wang Dahai was curious; being just a driver, what exactly would he be sent on a business trip for.

As they were approaching the residential area, he suddenly remembered something else, "Why did you suddenly go to my sister-in-law's house last night?"

Wu Qiangwei gave him a glance; Wang Dahai stared straight ahead, but he felt her gaze and became slightly nervous inside.

"I had some things to discuss with your sister-in-law."

After saying this, she chuckled, "Lin Wanqiu is your sister-in-law?"

Wang Dahai felt a tightening in his chest; could this woman have noticed something?

He pretended to be calm and hummed an affirmation with a nod.

Wu Qiangwei's smile grew even brighter, "Do you know the relationship between me and Wanqiu?"

"You are her aunt," Wang Dahai muttered, puzzled—were they not related in this way?

Wu Qiangwei's smile became more playful, "Hmm, I'm her aunt, and she's your sister-in-law, so by that logic, you should also call me 'auntie.'"

"???" Wang Dahai was utterly taken aback.

What kind of twisted calculation was this?

Was kinship being measured like this?

Seeing Wang Dahai's frowning face, Wu Qiangwei's mood improved, and she let out a string of silvery laughter.

"Zhang and your sister-in-law are divorced; I have no blood relation to her, the term 'sister-in-law' is just a title."

"Besides, these titles are personal and have nothing to do with others."

Wang Dahai explained with a sour face.

However, Wu Qiangwei completely ignored him, "Remember to call me 'auntie' when there's no one around."

Wang Dahai was about to crush the steering wheel.

This woman, she really was relentless.

When they got to the apartment complex, after he helped her upstairs, Dahai turned and left.

Chen Die had already picked out the restaurant and sent him the address.

Dahai didn't take his car or bike.

He was definitely going to drink tonight.

He took a taxi to a fairly upscale private kitchen restaurant.

When he entered the private room, Chen Die and Hu Quan were already there.

Besides them, Dahai saw a figure that surprised him.

Liu Ming!

The purchasing department's general manager was also there.

"Dahai's here," Chen Die came over and took his hand to walk with him.

Dahai scanned them both, expressionless.

Chen Die squeezed his hand and made a little gesture with her eyes.

Dahai was really tired.

He knew that Chen Die and Hu Quan were putting on an act for him, but he still had to play along.

He nodded to Hu Quan and said, "Mr. Hu, about the incident earlier, I was impulsive."

Hu Quan was leaning on the couch, ankles crossed, holding a cigarette in his hand.

Even though he was sitting, that condescending look he gave Dahai was as if he was looking down from above.

He said nothing, just quietly watching Dahai.

Dahai knew he was being purposefully haughty.

If it were his own temper, he would've said "Screw it" and left.

Actually, if he walked out now, it would be Hu Quan who lost out.

But then, he wouldn't be able to infiltrate the enemy's inner circle.

"Mr. Hu," called Chen Die.

"Hmm," Hu Quan hummed and said, "It's normal for a young man to be a little hot-headed. Since it's in the past, let it be."

Chen Die tugged at Dahai's arm, "Aren't you going to thank Mr. Hu?"

Dahai said stiffly, "Thank you, Mr. Hu."

"Let's eat," Hu Quan stood up and headed to the dining table.

Chen Die told the waiter, "Serve the dishes."

The four sat down, Hu Quan at the head with Chen Die and Liu Ming on his sides.

Chen Die placed a bottle of Maotai in front of Dahai, signaling to him with her eyes.

The Maotai was unopened, there was no need to worry about it being spiked.

He opened the bottle and poured himself a glass. Standing, he raised his glass, "Mr. Hu, I'm toasting to you, you do as you wish."

Three glasses in a row, each drained.

A more pleased expression appeared on Hu Quan's face.

Regardless, Dahai's attitude was quite on point.

At the fourth glass, Hu Quan also lifted his glass but only took a sip.

Course after course was served, and the waiter left the private room.

"Wang, let's have a drink," Liu Ming said cheerfully, lifting his glass.

Chen Die introduced, "Dahai, this is our purchasing department's general manager, Liu Ming."

"So you are President Liu, I'll drink to you."

Dahai had another three glasses in a row.

The looks from Hu Quan and Liu Ming were mocking.

Especially Hu Quan, feeling an unusual thrill.

Hadn't Wang Dahai been so formidable, challenging me previously?

Hadn't he appeared so carefree, wanting to fight to the death with me?

And now, for a position in the purchasing department, wasn't he still bowing his head to me, toasting me?

Having control over someone's future, holding someone's fate in your hands, was a sensation Hu Quan greatly enjoyed.

Power is something once experienced, hard to let go of.

For a man, power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.

Nothing is more desirable than holding the power of life and death over another person.

In this moment, the thrill in Hu Quan's heart was in no way less intense than engaging in that kind of deed.

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