Xu Muge said, "Let''s talk about itter, the main thing is that the Rong Family is a benchmark in the beauty market. Being able to work with them will make our promotion a bit easier."


    "Got it." Qin Jiang nodded slightly, not saying much more.


    Soon, Qin Jiang brought Xu Muge to the agreed meeting ce.


    Qin Jiang said, "Remember, if anything happens, call me immediately, understand?"


    Xu Muge shook her phone and said, "Don''t worry, I''ve already set you as my emergency contact. Just one press on the phone will get me through to you."


    Qin Jiang sat in the car, lit a cigarette, and quietly waited for Xu Muge to finish talking.


    Xu Muge was cautious today; after all, Zhao Yuefei had said that Mr. Rong was not exactly a saint, so she had brought Qin Jiang with her.


    Meanwhile, inside one of the private rooms.


    With slicked-back hair and handsome features, Rong Zhilin held a cigar in his mouth andughed, "Chen, is everything set for tonight?"


    "Hahaha—" The young man known as Chen smiled faintly and said, "How could I let any mishaps happen with something Mr. Rong has tasked me with? Just take a look, this is some of the best stuff we''ve gotten recently."


    "No matter how chaste and strong-willed she is, once she gets a taste, I guarantee she''ll be wilder than the girls in the brothel! Mr. Rong, you''re in for a treat tonight!"


    At those words, Rong Zhilin chuckled, taking the item from Chen''s hand.


    "Then I have to thank you, Brother Chen."


    Chen smiled and said, "Not at all, it''s my honor to be of use to Mr. Rong! In the future, if Mr. Rong has any lucrative business, don''t forget to include me!"


    "Don''t worry, we''re good brothers."


    Chen chuckled, "Rest assured, no one will disturb Mr. Rong''s mood in my establishment. I''ve taken care of everything for you."


    "By the way, Mr. Rong, you can have a little taste of this. It will enhance your vigor."


    "Really?" Rong Zhilin smiled more proudly, "Nice, nice, thoughtful indeed."


    "The person is about to arrive, you should leave now so as not to be discovered and cause trouble," Rong Zhilin said.


    "Yes, yes, of course!"


    Chen left obsequiously.


    Rong Zhilin then poured the contents into the drinks on the table.


    After a few minutes, Xu Muge, carrying a bag, walked in slowly.


    Upon seeing Xu Muge, Rong Zhilin''s expression instantly brightened.


    "Hello, Mr. Rong, I am Xu Muge!"


    "Hello, hello!"


    Rong Zhilin immediately stood up, his eyes fixed on Xu Muge, unable to look away as he reached out his hand.


    Xu Muge politely shook hands with him.


    Feeling the soft touch in his hand, Rong Zhilin forgot to let go.


    Xu Muge felt ufortable and said, "Mr. Rong, let''s sit down first..."


    "Yes, yes!"


    Rong Zhilin retracted his hand with embarrassment, his eyes full of awkwardness.


    Even if he was eager, he shouldn''t have shown it so obviously.


    He wouldn''t dare to force his hand with someone like Zhao Yuefei, a frigid CEO, because with her dominant personality, if he dared to harass her, Zhao Yuefei would probably tear him apart. But he wasn''t scared of Xu Muge, having looked into her background and found nothing intimidating.


    Over the years, he had conned and cajoled his way with many such respectable young women.


    So, today he was determined to have Xu Muge.


    "Hmm—"


    Taking a deep breath, Rong Zhilin suppressed the excitement in his heart.


    "Please, take a seat—"


    "Miss Xu really lives up to her reputation, stunningly beautiful. Your looks and temperament took my breath away. I truly apologize for my earlier behavior," he said.


    "I''ll penalize myself with a drink!"


    After saying that, he pretended to reopen the already opened bottle of foreign liquor and adjusted it slightly.


    Then he slowly drank it.


    Seeing him like this, Xu Muge didn''t want to make an issue of it.


    Rong Zhilin seized the opportunity to pour her a ss of wine and said, "Miss Muge,e, let''s have a drink. It''s easier to talk business when we''re rxed."


    "This..." Xu Muge said hesitantly, "I''m not very good at drinking, can I not have any?"


    At her words, Rong Zhilinughed awkwardly and said, "Ah, that was inconsiderate of me."


    "Then, Miss Xu, you should have some juice instead."


    He enthusiastically poured her a ss of orange juice while he poured himself some of the prepared liquor.


    "Cheers!"


    Seeing him insist, Xu Muge could not refuse and drank it all in one gulp.


    Rong Zhilin smiled. Lucky for him, he hade prepared. Did this woman really think she could escape so easily?


    As they chatted idly, about ten minutes passed. Then Xu Muge got straight to the point and said, "Mr. Rong, I want to cooperate with the Rong Family to get authorization for some recipes to produce beauty products."


    "Do you think that''s possible, Mr. Rong?"


    Rong Zhilin frowned, feigning difficulty, "Miss Xu, this is a bit challenging!"


    "Why is that?" Xu Muge''s heart tightened.


    "There''s significant pressure from the family side. After all, the Rong Family usually only coborates with bigpanies. We don''t work with just any smallpany. I''m afraid your conditions might be a bit difficult…"


    "However, if you''re willing to pay a price, it''s not impossible."


    "It all depends on your sincerity."


    Upon hearing this, Xu Muge''s expression darkened, "Mr. Rong, what do you mean?"


    Rong Zhilin replied, "You are so beautiful and smart, Miss Xu. You should understand what I mean."


    Rong Zhilin felt a gradual warmth spreading through his body.


    The drug was taking effect.


    He saw Xu Muge''s pretty face flushing as well, and he could not help but sneer inwardly.


    Gradually, Xu Muge felt something was off too.


    "Mr. Rong, if you want to negotiate terms, fine, I can give you a bigger cut. But I am not the kind of woman you think I am…" she said coldly, rejecting him.


    Rong Zhilin scoffed, "Why the pretense? Women are all the same! Let me tell you, if you want to break into the beauty industry, you have to go through me! If you make me happy, I can give you what you want!"


    He was tired of pretending and reached out to grab Xu Muge.


    However...


    "p!"


    In desperation, Xu Muge pped his face hard, grabbed her bag, and rushed to the door, only to find when she touched the doorknob... the door was locked from the outside!