In a private club in S City, the dimly lit room is filled with a variety of alcoholic beverages, showing the luxury.

Chen Qizhao saw this scene when he came in. He raised his eyebrows with slight interest, and the people around him had already waved for him to come over. There were still the same people in the venue. Some of the faces I had seen at the bar that night, but there were also a few more people I didn’t recognize.

He recognized the person sitting next to Qin Xingfeng, who had been singing the same tune with Qin Xingfeng in the bar that night.

"Xiao Zhao is here! She even got her hair cut."

As soon as Chen Qizhao arrived, almost everyone's attention was attracted by him, especially his hair. Chen Qizhao's original hairstyle was rather sad, and his eyes were often not visible. Now that his hair has been cut, combined with his delicate facial features, he looks like a beauty.

Cheng Rong coughed, and the others were startled and continued talking in a few words.

"Finally."

"Are you really restricted by your brother?"

"Damn it, we were blocked from calling you."

"If Brother Feng can't contact you, we all want to go to your house to rescue you."

Everyone said they had good intentions, but in reality no one went to the Chen family.

Chen Qizhao ignored them. As soon as he sat down, he felt a very hot gaze coming from the side.

When he turned his head slightly, he saw a boy with a buzz cut, dressed very fashionably and with earrings pierced in his ears.

Noticing his gaze, the crew-haired boy immediately shouted, "Brother Zhao, why didn't you come yesterday? I finally found a chance to come back from abroad!"

"Yan Kailin...?" Chen Qizhao thought for a few seconds and finally found some impression from his distant memory.

He knew Yan Kailin, and to be precise, he had a pretty good relationship with Yan Kailin. The two have known each other since childhood. The Chen family and the Yan family have a good relationship. They played together for a while. Later, the Yan family developed overseas markets, and Yan Kailin followed them and rarely showed up here.

Later, when everyone else wanted to cut off ties with him, only Yan Kailin gave him money. However, this man later got into trouble and was caught by the Yan family and taken back abroad, and gradually there was no news about him.

Cheng Rong spoke up at this time: "Well, that's right. Yesterday, Linzi came back and everyone organized a party to welcome him, but you didn't come. It would be unreasonable if you didn't make up for yesterday's part today."

After he said that, he opened a bottle of wine and filled Chen Qizhao's glass.

Qin Xingfeng, who was sitting next to Cheng Rong, saw this action but did not say anything to stop it. Ever since Qin Xingfeng sent the project proposal to Chen Qizhao a few days ago, Chen Qizhao has shown great interest every time, but he never mentioned a word about signing the contract, and his reply speed was sometimes fast and sometimes slow, making it difficult for Qin Xingfeng to grasp Chen Qizhao's attitude.

So when Cheng Rong took the initiative to find him and asked him to make an appointment with Chen Qizhao, he did not refuse. Such occasions were more suitable for discussing business, and it would be best to take this opportunity to finalize the contract.

The private room was not quiet. As soon as Cheng Rong opened his mouth, the others started to make a noise.

Chen Qizhao picked up the glass, smelled it, showed a bit of disgust, and put it back.

Cheng Rong looked unhappy: "What do you mean?"

"Since it's a welcome party, it's not nice to bring this kind of wine." Chen Qizhao stopped his gaze at Cheng Rong, then looked at Qin Xingfeng next to him, "Don't you agree?"

"Oh yes, these wines are indeed not very tasty." Yan Kailin did not notice what everyone in the private room was thinking. He immediately understood the meaning and called the waiter.

Not long after, the wine in the private room was replaced with a new batch.

Chen Qizhao looked at Yan Kailin meaningfully, as if he was looking at a little white rabbit among a pack of wolves.

Yan Kailin accepted the scrutiny and opened a bottle for Chen Qizhao. "Brother, try this. It's from their collection. I won't open it unless you come."

Chen Qizhao took a sip and said, "Not bad."

Yan Kailin hummed twice in satisfaction.

After the little episode, the young people continued to chat about their affairs.

Qin Xingfeng saw that the situation was almost settled, so he handed the project book to Chen Qizhao, "Xiao Zhao, my friend is also quite anxious about the matter I mentioned earlier. If you think it's okay, we can almost finalize it."

"Brother Xingfeng and Qizhao want to cooperate!"

"It's better to settle it sooner rather than later. Xiao Zhao should also be a little ambitious."

Yan Kailin didn't have much impression of Qin Xingfeng, but the fact that the game he came to play was used to discuss business was obviously a bit disrespectful to him.

But because one of the protagonists, Chen Qizhao, was present, he couldn't say anything, so he could only ask, "Brother, do you want to do business?"

Everyone's eyes were fixed on Chen Qizhao who was in the middle. Chen Qizhao tapped the dice cup with his fingers and shook it a few times casually.

When he stopped, Chen Qizhao looked straight at Qin Xingfeng. He didn't say anything, but his meaning was very clear.

Qin Xingfeng paused.

The next moment, Chen Qizhao opened the dice cup.

Two dice, total is 9.

Chen Qizhao smiled and said, "You have really bad luck."

Yan Kailin joined in the fun and said, "Drink, fill his glass up."

The glass in front of Qin Xingfeng was full of wine, and the target of the people around him's booing changed from Chen Qizhao to him. He controlled his expression and drank the wine in one gulp. When he looked up again, Chen Qizhao, who was sitting opposite him, was still looking at him, shaking the dice cup in his hand.

What is Chen Qizhao doing?

Seeing that Qin Xingfeng didn't respond, Chen Qizhao looked at Cheng Rong, added a few more dice into the dice cup, and said casually: "It's boring to play alone."

"Come on."

"Make up for yesterday's portion today."

"Open two more bottles."

Qin Xingfeng just opened his mouth: "I..."

Yan Kailin interrupted: "What are you talking about? Come on, fill it up again and let's continue."

Someone said: "Brother Xingfeng is not very good at drinking."

Yan Kailin was slightly displeased.

Chen Qizhao felt a little regretful and looked at Qin Xingfeng: "Brother Xingfeng, you can't drink? I saw you were quite a drinker before."

When Yan Kailin heard what Chen Qizhao said, he put on a sour face: "Why come here if you don't want to drink? Are you just going to watch from the sidelines? Is that ok?"

"It's okay." Qin Xingfeng raised his glasses. The white shirt suited him very well. He always had a feeling that life was peaceful and good, but also felt out of place.

But Yan Kailin didn't buy it. He asked the waiter to bring some wine and started playing with the others.

Chen Qizhao and Yan Kailin clink glasses.

Qin Xingfeng was forced to join this game. Looking at the almost full glass of wine in front of him, the paper project book next to him had been forgotten. This was completely different from what he expected.

He subconsciously thought that Chen Qizhao knew something, but then he recalled Chen Qizhao's interested expression during the online chat and Cheng Rong's confident words. But why was Chen Qizhao's attitude so different before and after?

"Three sixes!"

"Four!"

“Open, open, open!”

And this is just the beginning. Since we are playing dice and drinking is a penalty, there will always be people who drink more or less.

Once they start playing, young people speak freely.

"Speaking of investment, Xiao Zhao has already done business with Brother Xingfeng. If Brother Xingfeng has any tips on how to make money, don't forget to share them with the brothers."

Qin Xingfeng said: "I will definitely tell you if there are any good projects."

"My father is currently investing in medical care, and he says the prospects are good."

"Didn't they say that our city was going to develop a new emerging district?"

Qin Xingfeng had just finished his fourth cup and looked in the direction of Chen Qizhao.

The boy in the black jacket had very fair skin exposed, and his expression did not change. The hand holding the dice cup was shaking gently, and the glass of wine in front of him seemed to have not moved.

Noticing Qin Xingfeng's gaze, Chen Qizhao suddenly smiled: "Speaking of this, Chen Shiming is looking at projects in City C recently."

"The project in City C? Xiao Zhao, tell me about it."

"How would I know that? He was talking to the old man enthusiastically. I hate that." Chen Qizhao's tone remained unchanged, and his words showed his disinterest in the topic. "Whose turn is it?"

Yan Kailin replied: "What's there to talk about over a drink? Xiaojie, it's your turn."

Qin Xingfeng held the wine glass and gradually became drunk.

Within half an hour, he was already a little tipsy.

"Where is Brother Xingfeng going?"

"I'm going to the bathroom, you guys continue." Qin Xingfeng stood up.

It has been a long time since he last drank like this, and Qin Xingfeng has never been so passive. He knows what will happen to people like Cheng Rong after they drink and play too much, so every time he goes out to a drinking party, he will drink less. But Yan Kailin was a surprise. He had never had contact with Yan Kailin before. The young master of the Yan family did not play by the rules. He was overbearing in his words and deeds. He had never given face to anyone except Chen Qizhao.

Yan Kailin seemed to notice him and would fill his glass every time.

Although they are of similar age, Yan Kailin is more difficult to deal with than Chen Qizhao. Qin Xingfeng has never met such an unreasonable person. Moreover, this guy knows how to have fun and the alcohol he drinks is of a high alcohol content. He couldn't offend the Yan family for the time being, so he could only grit his teeth and drink it.

The bathroom was obviously much cooler. Qin Xingfeng washed his face in front of the sink, and his confused mind became a little clearer.

"Brother Xingfeng can drink quite well."

A voice suddenly came from the side. Qin Xingfeng turned his head and found that Chen Qizhao had been standing next to him without him knowing when.

Qin Xingfeng: "You...why are you here?"

"Isn't it normal for me to be here?" Chen Qizhao opened the water valve of the washing station. "Brother Xingfeng, I have read the project documents. I happened to have a friend who has some connections in this area, so I asked him. Ruizhen Electronics is currently in a good momentum, but the market in S City and surrounding areas has basically been divided up."

Qin Xingfeng saw him talking about the project, so he became a little concerned: "Are you worried that you won't be able to seize the market?"

Chen Qizhao tilted his head to look at him, his words full of meaning: "The project is good, but Ruizhen Electronics is a new company, and my family is not mainly engaged in this. My friend said that it will be difficult to promote it in the later stage and it will be difficult to get ahead."

Qin Xingfeng: "You don't have to worry about this. Ruizhen Electronics has its own channels and connections. You don't have to worry about the market."

"Could it be the Sheng family who did this?" Chen Qizhao asked casually, "My father has some conflicts with the Sheng family. I'm worried that he won't give me the money because of this."

"That's definitely not the case..." Qin Xingfeng was halfway through his words when he suddenly realized something.

"What don't you know?" Chen Qizhao still had that humbly seeking advice face, but his tone was less up and down.

"... Don't worry, there will be no problem." Qin Xingfeng looked at Chen Qizhao, feeling more and more strange in his heart, but because of his drunken brain, he temporarily lost his ability to judge. He had given up the original purpose of coming here. His inexplicable sixth sense told him that leaving was the best option. He said, "I'll go back first. We'll talk about the contract another day."

"What do you think about tomorrow?" Chen Qizhao smiled and said, "Call your friends, I'll call a lawyer, and we'll sign a contract?"

This was clearly the result he had wanted for a long time, but for some reason, he felt a little uncomfortable.

Qin Xingfeng: "Okay, let's make an appointment tomorrow."

He left the bathroom immediately after he said that.

Chen Qizhao stood still, looking at the reflection of Qin Xingfeng fleeing in the mirror. The smile just now disappeared, and only darkness remained in his eyes.

He washed his hands slowly and threw the two dice in his sleeves into the trash can on the side.

At this moment, another figure appeared in the mirror.

Yan Kailin walked in and saw Chen Qizhao standing in front of the sink washing his hands. He said, "Brother, wait for me. I'll be right there after I turn on the water."

Chen Qizhao was puzzled: "...You need someone to accompany you even when you go to the toilet?"

Yan Kailin has already walked into the cubicle. "Isn't this convenient? It's been a while since we last met. I sent you a message before I returned to China, but you didn't reply for a long time. I even asked people if you changed your WeChat account."

"Also, did your brother do something to your phone? They kept telling me that they were blocked by you, but I didn't think that was necessary."

Chen Qizhao: “…”

Yes, I have blocked you.

Soon, Yan Kailin came out of the cubicle and said while washing his hands, "As soon as you left, Cheng Rong called someone over and asked me whether I like older or younger girls. It's so smoky and dirty, I came out to take a breath."

Chen Qizhao raised his eyebrows slightly: "You don't like it?"

"Damn it, my dad had to come back from abroad to take me away. Drinking a little is fine, but if it gets out of hand, I'll be finished, not to mention that I'm living under someone else's roof..." Yan Kailin didn't finish his words and asked again, "That's not right, brother, do you like older people?"

Chen Qizhao was not interested in discussing emotional issues with the child, so he said, "Let's go."

"Wait for me." Yan Kailin splashed some water on his face.

The corner of the bathroom was dim, with only the orange light hanging from the ceiling.

As soon as Chen Qizhao turned the corner, he ran into someone head-on. He just stopped and was about to avoid the person coming. Suddenly, a huge force came from behind. Yan Kailin, who was drunk and a little reckless, couldn't stop the car and was directly knocked forward two steps.

"Brother Zhao!" Yan Kailin exclaimed. When he looked up, his eyes met the visitor's. He immediately stopped talking and stood by at a loss, calling out to the visitor, "Brother Huai."

Chen Qizhao bumped head-on into the man's chest, causing his nose to ache.

When he just heard Yan Kailin's voice, he raised his head, but a hand already held his wrist.

Shen Yuhuai supported the person and said calmly, “Can you stand?”