Chapter 305 200: How Is This Woman's Driving So Slick?

Clutching the flowers tightly, veins popped out on Pan Yongbin's forehead.

'I thought I'd be the star today, but it turns out I'm just a clown!'

Just then, Wang Haichen's car pulled up.

"Fuck!"

In a fit of rage, Pan Yongbin threw the roses to the ground, opened the car door, and got in.

"That fucking bitch! How dare she betray me! I'll never let her get away with this!" Pan Yongbin seethed.

"Brother Bin, calm down. This isn't the time to be angry. Let's follow them and see what they're up to."

They followed Lin Jiang's car all the way to the Hilton Grand Hotel.

When Pan Yongbin saw the two of them get out of the car together, with Lin Qiangwei beaming by Lin Jiang's side, his face darkened and he clenched his jaw.

'She hardly ever smiled like that when she was with me.'

"You've got a piece in the car, right? Find it for me. I'm going over there now!"

"Brother Bin, don't do anything rash," Wang Haichen said.

"You know how tough Lin Jiang is. The two of us are no match for him. We should call for backup. We have to make her explain herself today, and we can take care of him at the same time."

"Alright!"

...

At the entrance of the Hilton Hotel.

"Stop preening and let's go," Lin Jiang said, unbuckling his seatbelt.

"You should have more patience with women."

Lin Qiangwei looked at Lin Jiang. "But I just love it when you order me around. It's so hot."

'Is she some kind of masochist?'

They got out of the car and entered the hotel.

After stepping out of the elevator, Lin Qiangwei—bag in one hand, phone in the other—spoke with a nearby waiter about their reservation.

She was clearly a regular here, handling all the arrangements flawlessly.

They walked into the restaurant side-by-side. Lin Qiangwei had already reserved a table, and after they were seated, they began to order. They also chose a bottle of very high-end red wine.

"President Lin, what do you think of the ambiance? Are you satisfied?"

"Not bad," Lin Jiang said, glancing around.

"When you went on your trip, didn't that simp Pan Yongbin follow you?"

"It wasn't a trip. I was taking my dad to Lu City. The air there is good, so it's suitable for his retirement."

"Is he planning to retire?"

"You could say that. From now on, I'll be taking over the Lin Family business."

Lin Jiang said nothing. Lin Jiansheng leaving meant he had completely washed his hands of matters in Zhonghai.

As for how well Lin Qiangwei could run the business, that would depend on her luck.

'And Lin Qiangwei's method is simple enough. She has laid all her cards on the table.'

'Her goal is to get closer to me, to get in the same boat as me.'

'She's betting that I can provide the help she needs.'

Just then, their food was served.

Lin Qiangwei raised her glass. "To you, President Lin."

Lin Jiang raised his glass, and they clinked them together gently.

"You wanted to see me about something, right? Just get straight to the point."

"It's nothing major. I just wanted to let you know that Wang Xianping is out."

"He's out?"

"For the food safety and patent infringement issues, all he had to do was pay the fine and accept a business suspension for rectification. As for the Lang Zhenglian affair, he must have spent a fortune to make it go away. After all, he didn't get his own hands dirty, there was no direct evidence, and he has some hidden connections. So, he got out this morning."

Lin Qiangwei said,

"But he's keeping a low profile. He didn't tell anyone he was getting out."

"I assume Pan Yongbin told you all this."

"That's right. From what I gather, the two families are planning to team up. They could make a move at any time, so you should probably prepare."

Lin Jiang ate in silence, taking another sip of his red wine.

"I already know what Wang Xianping is capable of. Next up is Pan Shengli."

"I've been with Pan Yongbin for a while, so I have a pretty good understanding of his family," Lin Qiangwei said.

"Pan Shengli isn't particularly smart. He got to where he is today on pure ruthlessness. He's a completely different breed from Wang Xianping, so you'll need a different approach. You should think about that carefully."

Lin Qiangwei raised her glass. "But don't worry, I'll help you look into it. I'll let you know in advance if there are any new developments."

"Cheers."

Lin Jiang drained his glass and said,

"Given Pan Yongbin's IQ, I'm a little skeptical about the accuracy of the information he's leaking."

"What do you mean?"

"Pan Shengli and I don't have any real grudges, nor do our businesses conflict. Even if he has ties to Wang Xianping, I find it hard to believe he'd come after me so rashly."

"He might just be placating Wang Xianping, but you still need to be careful. One mountain can't hold two tigers. With Wang Xianping's influence fading, if Pan Shengli wants to secure his spot as top dog across the three streets, he'll have to go through you."

"Then let him come. I'm curious to see what he's made of, too."

Lin Qiangwei watched Lin Jiang with a smile, captivated by the raw masculinity he exuded.

BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ—

Lin Qiangwei's phone vibrated. Seeing it was a call from Pan Yongbin, she frowned and muttered,

"Why is he calling me?"

"Maybe he's checking up on you."

"I told him I wouldn't be back until tomorrow and that I was resting. Normally, he wouldn't dare call me."

Lin Qiangwei set the phone aside, neither answering nor declining the call.

This reminded Lin Jiang of Feng Qi.

He and Feng Qi had, in fact, done 'something' this morning, but he and Lin Qiangwei had not.

"This feels like we're having an affair."

"Different identities, different scenarios, they bring different feelings. Isn't it more exciting this way?"

"I can tell you're a real Twitter veteran."

"So... since you've been drinking, is President Lin still planning on going home?"

"And do what if I don't? Go 'make sweet love' with you?"

Lin Jiang said, cutting his steak,

"There's none of 'that' between us, is there?"

'Lin Jiang knew perfectly well that Lin Qiangwei had her own motives for getting close to him.'

'For that reason, there was no need to sleep with her. He had plenty of other options for a casual hookup; he wasn't exactly desperate.'

Lin Qiangwei rested her cheek on her hand, the corners of her lips turning up slightly. The coquettishness in her eyes vanished, replaced by the pure look of a college student.

"Isn't 'that' something you have to make before you can have it? I can even..."

Lin Qiangwei paused deliberately. "I can even help you make... a lot of it."

'This woman...'

"How about I recommend a few websites for you? Free and in HD."

"Sigh. All that effort, and I still haven't won President Lin's favor. I guess I can't wear this outfit again. I'll have to find some... 'smaller' clothes that might appeal to you more."

"Alright, cut the act. We're pretty much done eating, let's get out of here."

"Okay."

Lin Qiangwei went to pay the bill, and the two of them walked out of the restaurant.

'Wang Xianping was in a weak position now. Lin Jiang doubted that Pan Shengli would actually help him.'

'A hothead like Lang Zhenglian might do something like that out of a sense of brotherhood, but a man at Pan Shengli's level was unlikely to do anything that didn't profit him.'

'This was probably Pan Shengli's best chance to take over those two streets himself; there was no reason for him to help Wang Xianping get revenge.'

In the elevator, Lin Qiangwei used the reflection in the stainless-steel walls to check her makeup. "Pan Shengli got his start in construction," she said, fixing her hair. "I think there's a high probability he'll target your stores. If you can, you should have people watch them to avoid any unnecessary losses."

"I'm waiting for him to make the first move. You should worry more about yourself. Be careful Pan Yongbin doesn't find out about all this."

"First of all, he won't find out. Second, even if he does, it doesn't matter. With my skills, handling him is a piece of cake, isn't it? It's like dealing with a child."

His eyes fell on Lin Qiangwei's ample chest.

"You've certainly got the assets for it."

Lin Qiangwei caught his gaze. "He's never had a taste, but I can let President Lin try... as a midnight snack."

"Get lost."

'Not even a little bit gentle.'

After getting out of the elevator, they walked out of the hotel. When they reached Lin Jiang's car, Lin Qiangwei pressed herself against him, her eyes full of allure.

"Are you really going to call a designated driver, President Lin? The hotel is right here. If you're too cheap to get a room, I can pay for you."

"Pay for my dick."

"I'd give it a V.I.P. reception."

Lin Jiang: ???

'Where did this woman learn to 'drive' like that?'