To be honest, Xiao Ran didn't really want to stay.

It's not that he's arrogant; it's just that he doesn't usually like chatting on WeChat.

Moreover, having many people on WeChat is not necessarily a good thing. Sometimes, one person asks a question and another replies, and a few hours are gone. As for the topics of conversation, most of them are not very informative.

Xiao Ran smiled and said, "You've had too much to drink. Drink more water to sober up."

Despite the girl's drunken appearance, she was perfectly aware of what was happening. She looked at Xiao Ran expectantly and asked, "You don't mean you don't want to give me your WeChat, do you?"

Xiao Ran glanced at her with a hint of surprise; she was quite perceptive despite her young age!

I was so embarrassed that I didn't even dare to argue back.

He forced a smile and said, "How could that be? I'm not that kind of person!"

"Then please add me. Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who chats aimlessly."

The girl genuinely felt he was a very nice person, and since he was also an author, she figured having more friends meant having more options. She hadn't really considered developing a relationship with him in any other way yet.

Now that things have come to this point, it would be pointless for Xiao Ran to refuse again.

It will make you seem aloof and superior.

So, he silently took out his phone and opened his QR code.

Seeing this, the girl quickly took out her phone, scanned the QR code, and sent the verification.

He also sent a smiling emoji.

Only after realizing that it had actually passed did he show a satisfied smile.

Having drunk enough, Director Zhang, with a ruddy complexion and a smile on his face, looked at Xiao Ran and picked up his wine glass.

"Come on, Mr. Xiao, let's have another drink. I hope the new film will be a huge success!"

Xiao Ran nodded and smiled.

"Please drink less, I'll finish mine, you can drink as you like."

After saying that, he raised the wine glass on the table and drank it all in one gulp, the sour and astringent taste of the red wine spreading through his mouth once again.

Xiao Ran picked up his water glass and drank some water.

To be honest, it wasn't because Xiao Ran had a high alcohol tolerance, but rather out of respect for Director Zhang; it was an unwritten rule at the dinner table.

Director Zhang drank quite a bit tonight, and Xiao Ran was worried that he might drink too much and feel unwell, given his age.

Director Zhang was taken aback.

I have to say, those words really warmed my heart.

He nodded, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration. "Just for what you said, I should down this glass of wine!"

After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp.

If someone respects you, you can't take advantage of your age!

He's looking forward to the next collaboration!

Liu Min also drank quite a bit today. Even though she drove herself, there was nothing she could do. In this kind of situation, it's not something you can just refuse to drink.

Tonight, everyone here, except for Sister Mi, has been drinking.

However, no one dared to drink too much, since we all had to get back to work tomorrow.

The party lasted for three hours.

Director Zhang had the photographer take a few group photos of everyone, and that was the end of it.

This photo is not just for commemoration.

Instead, they plan to release the official photos of Honey Sister and the male lead Gao Weiguang together tomorrow to promote the new drama.

After all, the more people know about it, the higher the viewership will be.

......

After finishing their meal, everyone said their goodbyes, and Xiao Ran prepared to go home.

Liu Min, slightly drunk, looked at Xiao Ran and said, "Teacher Xiao, let me take you home..."

She had noticed earlier that the girl next to her had asked Xiao Ran for her WeChat. She hadn't even made a move yet, but she hadn't expected that someone else would have their eye on her.

This reminded Liu Min that she planned to take advantage of her drunkenness to test Xiao Ran properly later.

See what he means to himself.

Can their relationship take another step forward?

For the older women, what they need more than a vague, ambiguous relationship is a definite outcome.

If you like each other, then get to know each other; if it's a good fit, then get married!

After all, we're not young anymore and we're busy with work; nobody has extra time to waste.

Liu Min understood perfectly well; after all, she was so much older than Xiao Ran.

Ultimately, it's still a case of an old cow eating young grass. Even though it's his second marriage, he's still young grass after all. Besides, she's a screenwriter and he's an author. If they get together, it will definitely be a great help to his work!

No matter how you look at it, I've made a profit!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran was taken aback. "Sister Liu, you've had quite a bit to drink tonight. I think it would be better to call a designated driver to take you home."

joke!

With that alcohol concentration, if you blew into it, the tube would probably burst on the spot.

He's only 24 years old and feels he can still live for several more decades.

Upon hearing this, Liu Min smiled charmingly, "Look at you, I'm not stupid. I'll definitely hire a designated driver to take you back first, and then take me back."

It's just a matter of paying a few dozen yuan more for the designated driver service fee; I don't care about taking a little extra money.

This was a rare opportunity for Liu Min to spend some time alone with him.

"That's too much trouble. I can manage by myself. You should just hire a driver and go home to get some rest. You have to go to work tomorrow," Xiao Ran refused.

This is indeed a bit troublesome.

Because she had drunk quite a bit of alcohol, Liu Min spoke with a slightly nasal tone.

"That won't do. I'm the one who brought you here, so you have to be sent back safely."

Despite the alcohol on her face, she knew exactly what was going on.

She had a sudden inspiration and continued, "What if the designated driver is a bad person? Wouldn't I be in big trouble?"

After saying that, he even swayed a couple of times, looking extremely weak.

Perhaps it was because she had drunk some alcohol, and also because she had just seen someone ask Xiao Ran for his WeChat, which gave her a sense of crisis, making Liu Min feel that she had to test Xiao Ran's feelings for her today.

Seeing this, Xiao Ran frowned.

He hesitated.

To be honest, seeing how drunk she was, Xiao Ran was a little worried about letting her walk alone.

It's not that I'm afraid the designated driver has any bad intentions, after all, we live in a society governed by law, but I'm just afraid she'll turn around and throw up in her own car.

Besides, she had already picked him up several times, so Xiao Ran felt he should return the favor and take her home first.

I can just take a taxi home then.

He hesitated for a moment after thinking about it, but still nodded. "I think it's better to do this: how about we hire a driver to go directly to your house, and then I'll go."

Liu Min nodded, "Then, thank you for your hard work, Teacher Xiao."

My home is about a 30-minute drive from the Bund. Usually, the designated driver is quite slow, so I should have about 40 minutes to have a good heart-to-heart talk with Xiao Ran.

Make the most of these 35 minutes and try to take him down!