In President Chen’s mind, the image of Liu ngjie appeared, with a mischievous glint in his eyes. To him, Liu ngjie was a gem, and tonight he would possess this gem.
"President Chen, didn’t you say she was a principal? Would she be just like us won and agree to accompany you, President Chen?" a flamboyant woman said. President Chen had been praising Liu ngjie’s beauty, and she seed a little jealous.
President Chen said, "What do you know? Is there a woman in this world that I can’t conquer? Besides, this ti she’s the one who needs sothing from ."
Another woman, catching on, quickly said, "Oh, co on, with President Chen’s charm, what woman wouldn’t like him? Just because she’s a principal doesn’t an she’s so aloof. Everyone has a price, and President Chen can afford it, right?"
President Chen chuckled, giving the woman a pat on the butt. "You know how to talk."
At this mont, there was a knock on the door from outside.
President Chen smiled happily and said, "They’re here. You two step out for now! Co in!"
The two flamboyant won reluctantly stood up and walked out. Dealing with a big boss like President Chen, who was quite lucrative, they were happy to accompany him and naturally didn’t want to leave. As long as they were paid, they would do anything; the more money, the more they were willing to do.
As they reached the door, it opened from the outside, and Liu ngjie walked in.
Upon seeing Liu ngjie, the two flamboyant won instantly lost their temper. Even if they were jealous, they couldn’t deny Liu ngjie’s exceptional beauty. Her mature and intellectual beauty and sophisticated deanor made the two flashy won seem utterly inferior in comparison.
Seeing Liu ngjie, President Chen was delighted and laughed heartily, "Miss Liu, co in and have a seat. We’ve been waiting for you for a while."
Liu ngjie glanced at the two flamboyant won and frowned. This President Chen was quite the philanderer, evidently married but still fooling around. But then she thought, it had nothing to do with her; she was just here to seek investnt. President Chen was a big boss and had the intention to invest, so she had to make an effort tonight.
Liu ngjie walked in.
"Co, Miss Liu, have a seat over here." President Chen smiled, patting the seat beside him.
Liu ngjie walked over but chose not to sit beside President Chen. Instead, she sat on the sofa to the side, several ters away. She certainly wasn’t going to sit so close to President Chen.
President Chen smiled indifferently. After all, the night was long, and he had ti to take it slowly.
President Chen poured Liu ngjie a drink, saying, "Here, Miss Liu, have a drink with . Let’s chat slowly. This wine is quite good, don’t be shy."
Liu ngjie apologized, "Sorry, President Chen, I don’t drink. How about we discuss..."
President Chen insisted, "No worries. This wine is light and won’t get you drunk. This bottle cost thousands, have a taste."
Liu ngjie wanted to decline.
President Chen said, "What, Miss Liu, not giving face? We can discuss the investnt later, but first, have this drink."
Liu ngjie felt troubled. She really didn’t drink, but outright refusal seed inappropriate, as it might be seen as disrespectful. Business discussions were not just about the business itself; building good relationships mattered more. When people were happy with drinks, talks flowed more smoothly, and business happened more naturally.
This is the so-called drinking culture. If you refuse a toast, it’s seen as disrespectful, and the counterpart would be unhappy. A refusal to drink is like saying no to face.
Many in sales and business, who originally couldn’t drink or had poor tolerance, have been forced to learn drinking. When they go on business discussions or attend dinners, the other party always encourages drinking. Not drinking isn’t an option, and to finalize business, they end up drinking, even at the risk of ruining their health.
Many dislike the drinking culture but can’t escape it because everyone is a participant. It’s vexing yet unavoidable in life.
With President Chen’s words, Liu ngjie felt she couldn’t refuse anymore and reluctantly picked up the glass.
President Chen, seeing this, smiled contentedly. With a face full of confidence, he thought that dealing with this woman in front of him would be too easy.
The other party was seeking his investnt, which gave him room to make demands. A woman, especially one who couldn’t handle alcohol, wouldn’t last long. A few drinks might be enough to knock her out.
Once she passed out, she would be at his rcy.
Thinking of this, President Chen was overjoyed.
Liu ngjie, with a bitter smile, held the drink. She couldn’t not drink, so she reluctantly took a sip.
"Cough, cough..."
Liu ngjie was choked by the strong alcohol and started to cough.
President Chen laughed heartily, like a cat watching a mouse under its paw. His prey was in place, and he could play slowly without rushing.
"No worries, Miss Liu, take your ti. Once you finish this drink, we can talk properly. I have a lot of money and don’t know where to spend it. Your school needs funding, right? We can discuss it further," President Chen laughed.
She had to drink this glass. Liu ngjie was struggling, but there was no way not to.
As she was troubled.
"How about I help her with it?"
A voice ca, and Lin Fan walked in from outside. Without waiting for President Chen’s response, he took the glass from Liu ngjie’s hand and drank it in one go.
"Ah, good wine, good wine." After finishing the drink, Lin Fan smacked his lips, savoring the taste. It was indeed a fine wine worth thousands, of course, not unpleasant.
A man suddenly appeared, which surprised President Chen. "And you are...?"
Lin Fan leaned over, extended his hand, and grasped President Chen’s hand with a cheerful smile, "Hello, President Chen, my surna is Lin. Just call Little Lin. I’m Sister ngjie’s assistant."
Lin Fan had prearranged with Liu ngjie to accompany her for the business discussion with President Chen, posing as the principal’s assistant.
By drinking Liu ngjie’s glass, Lin Fan disrupted President Chen’s plan, and President Chen was displeased. But as the saying goes, you can’t scold soone offering an apology, nor can you hit a smiling face. Lin Fan’s proactive enthusiasm and smiling deanor left President Chen unable to be mad.
"Hehe," President Chen chuckled, "Miss Liu, I didn’t know you brought an assistant."
President Chen inwardly cursed, initially thinking Liu ngjie had co alone, which made it easier for him to subdue her. With Lin Fan now on the scene, the situation beca challenging.
Lin Fan’s presence, drinking on her behalf, gave Liu ngjie a sigh of relief and a sense of peace. Having Lin Fan here was truly comforting.
"Sorry, President Chen. I didn’t ntion it beforehand. I’m feeling under the weather tonight and can’t drive, so I had my assistant bring here. He was parking earlier, so I ca up first. I hope you don’t mind, President Chen?" Liu ngjie said.
Though displeased, President Chen couldn’t openly express that. He chuckled, "Oh, not at all."
Lin Fan said, "Exactly, Sister ngjie can’t drink, so I’ll accompany President Chen for a couple of drinks. Co, President Chen, let fill it up and toast to you!"
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