Chapter 37 Out of Control

After several rounds of drinks...

The man sitting diagonally opposite Lin Wei cleared his throat and asked a question with ill intent.

A blatantly obvious hole.

"Mr. Lin, this project requires a large initial investment. I wonder about your company's capabilities."

I heard recently that the Lin Group was rumored to be going bankrupt.

Lin Wei knew him; his surname was Wang, he was the vice president of Fengnian Company, and one of the competitors in this project.

The others at the table immediately fell silent, their gazes fixed on Lin Wei.

Lin Wei raised her eyes, her gaze sharp.

"Is what Mr. Wang 'heard' just hearsay, or is it merely speculation?"

"The Lin Group's operating status is available through financial reports and publicly available information."

If it's really as Mr. Wang 'heard', why would I bother sitting here?

"You believe even such 'rumors'? Mr. Wang must be drunk?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Vice President Wang's face turned a deep purplish-red.

Anxious to fix it.

"President Lin, I... I didn't mean that either..."

Lin Wei didn't give him another glance.

Mr. Chen stood up to smooth things over.

"Come, come, we're all friends. Mr. Lin is young and promising, not to be underestimated."

Cheers to Mr. Lin's talent!!

Those present were all seasoned veterans of the business world, so naturally they wouldn't really break ties.

They're not giving Mr. Chen any face.

They all smiled and drank their wine glasses down in one gulp.

Lin Wei knew that in such a situation, drinking was unavoidable.

She tried to stay sober, but red wine and white wine were served in turn.

Her cheeks were flushed with intoxication, and her eyes were misty.

Taking advantage of his intoxication, Mr. Chen moved closer and closer.

That greasy hand quietly touched the back of Lin Wei's hand, which was resting on the table.

Lin Wei felt a chill run down her spine and glared at him with a cold look in her eyes.

Mr. Chen, however, remained completely unfazed.

"President Lin, please don't be shy. A woman as beautiful and capable as you..."

This is truly rare. This toast is for you alone, Brother Chen.

"If you need anything in Jiangcheng in the future, just let me know!"

His greasy body moved closer, reeking of alcohol and cigarette smoke.

The other men smiled knowingly, pretending not to see anything.

Lin Wei felt a churning in her stomach and forcefully broke free from President Chen's hand.

"Mr. Chen, please have some self-respect. I'm not feeling well, please excuse me."

She tried to stand up while holding onto the table, but a wave of dizziness washed over her and she swayed.

The whole thing is unstable.

Taking the opportunity, Mr. Chen put his arm around her waist.

The door to the private room was suddenly pushed open, and the door slammed against the wall with a dull thud.

Everyone stared in astonishment at the doorway.

Gu Jingcheng stood quietly, the coldness rising in his eyes unfathomable.

His well-tailored blue suit made him look tall and straight like a pine tree.

A sense of oppression arose spontaneously.

"Mr. Gu... what a coincidence."

A man mustered his courage and spoke up.

Gu Jingcheng came in, grabbed Lin Wei's wrist, and shielded her behind him.

"You guys really know how to get a woman drunk."

A hint of panic flashed across President Chen's face, but he forced himself to remain calm.

"Mr. Gu... Mr. Gu? What brings you here? It's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding!"

We're... celebrating. Mr. Lin has a huge capacity for alcohol, everyone's having a good time, and we've had a few too many drinks..."

"President Chen's way of celebrating was to make the only female person in charge drink until she couldn't stand up straight."

And then take care of it 'personally'?

"Mr. Gu, what you're saying..."

Mr. Chen's face flushed red and then turned pale, and no one else dared to utter a sound.

Who doesn't know Gu Jingcheng's status in Jiangcheng? Offend him, and forget about projects, you'll have a hard time getting by in the business world.

Gu Jingcheng took off his suit jacket and wrapped it around Lin Wei, completely covering her.

Then, he picked Lin Wei up horizontally.

Lin Wei's gaze fell on Gu Jingcheng's face, and in an instant, she was enveloped by a feeling of reassurance.

With him there, she will be alright.

"Hmm..."

Lin Wei let out an unconscious murmur.

Gu Jingcheng's gaze toward Chen Qinian grew even colder.

"Jingcheng Group has taken back the land west of Qisheng Group, and there will be no further cooperation in the future."

After saying this, Gu Jingcheng picked up Lin Wei and turned to leave.

The private room was quiet.

Mr. Chen's face was ashen, and he slumped into his chair.

The others looked at each other and whispered among themselves.

"What... what kind of situation is this?"

"If Qisheng Group loses that land, can this project still take off?"

"Well, it's hard to say, this..."

Gu Jingcheng carried Lin Wei and strode toward the elevator.

The woman in my arms was very light, carrying the scent of wine and a faint mint fragrance.

She seemed to have regained some consciousness, slightly opening her eyes and gazing hazily at his chin.

“Gu Jingcheng…”

Lin Wei called his name vaguely, her voice full of dependence.

"Um."

He responded, his Adam's apple bobbing, and he tightened his grip on her arms.

The elevator doors closed, leaving only the two of them in the cramped space.

Lin Wei leaned against his chest, listening to his heartbeat, her consciousness becoming hazy.

Gu Jingcheng looked at the woman in his arms who had quieted down.

Long eyelashes cast a small shadow under her eyes.

Her cheeks were still flushed, her red lips were slightly parted, and she was completely unprepared.

His eyes were deep and thoughtful; the anger he had felt in the private room had vanished.

But it gave rise to another kind of emotion.

He held her, his arm muscles tense, trying his best to restrain himself.

The elevator takes you to the underground parking garage.

Gu Jingcheng carried Lin Wei towards the Rolls-Royce.

He carefully placed her in the back seat, then got in himself and closed the car door.

Qiu Cheng turned his head to look at Lin Wei, then looked at Gu Jingcheng with a cold and sharp gaze.

I didn't dare ask anything.

Sensing the situation, I started the car and drove into the night of Jiangcheng.

The car was quiet, with only the sound of their breathing.

The car jolted slightly, and Lin Wei frowned, shifting her body slightly to the side.

She curled up slightly in Gu Jingcheng's direction.

Gu Jingcheng looked at her quietly for a long while before finally reaching out his hand.

He tucked a strand of sweat-dampened hair behind her ear.

My fingertips brushed against her burning skin, sending a slight shiver through me.

He withdrew his hand, leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and his Adam's apple bobbed heavily again.

"Mr. Gu, where are we going?"

Qiu Cheng mustered his courage and spoke.

Who will speak up for him?

I was supposed to be happily off work today, lying on the sofa in my apartment watching TV series.

Gu Jingcheng urgently called him back to the company to drive.

Gu Jingcheng was brought back to reality by Qiu Cheng's question.

He lowered his eyes to look at Lin Wei.

She lay quietly on his lap, as docile as a cat.

"Give me your address, and I'll take you home."

Gu Jingcheng gently patted Lin Wei's arm, but there was no reaction.

He cupped her face in his hands, trying to bring her back to her senses.

"Give me the address."

Lin Wei struggled to open her eyes and looked at the blurry figure.

He mumbled out a few words.

“I…can’t go home…they’ll worry.”

She didn't want her parents to see her like this, and she didn't want them to worry.

Having been given a second chance at life, all she wants is to protect her family.

Let them enjoy their later years without worry.

Gu Jingcheng sighed softly; Lin Wei was more stubborn than he had imagined!

He shook his head and spoke in a low voice.

"Go to one of the company's hotels."