Inside the private room.
Xiao Zhou's face turned pale: "Mr. Huang, I..."
“I don’t want to hear excuses, I just want to see you drinking,” General Manager Huang interrupted his subordinate.
Just as Xiao Zhou was about to drink, Chu Fang said softly, "That's enough for today, Mr. Huang."
"To drink with a bosom friend and not get drunk, and to return home satisfied, is one of the greatest pleasures in life."
Mr. Huang frowned slightly, but quickly changed his expression and smiled broadly: "Since Mr. Chu has said so, let's end our dinner here. As for our cooperation, I would like to think about it."
Chu Fang nodded: "Okay, I believe our cooperation is perfect, a win-win situation, and beneficial to both of us."
The drinking party ended there. Xiao Zhou hailed a taxi and left with General Manager Huang. Before leaving, he gave Chu Fang a deep look.
Both Xiao Li and Chu Fang had been drinking, so they hired a designated driver. While waiting for the driver, Xiao Li said, "Brother Chu, my classmate said thank you for helping me out earlier."
"Hey, it's nothing." Chu Fang then waved his hand.
He sighed.
Ultimately, I can't achieve that so-called 'high emotional intelligence'.
He could tell just now that General Manager Huang was very angry about his behavior of stopping Xiao Zhou from drinking, and even threatened him with cooperation, but he still couldn't change his 'bad habit' of standing up for Xiao Zhou.
BYD, why would you bully a recent graduate if you have nothing better to do?
Damn internet cafes!
The drinking party ended early in the end.
The designated driver arrived quickly, and the two got in the car and headed to the studio.
Xiao Li hesitated, and Chu Fang asked, "Stop being so hesitant, just say what you want to say."
Xiao Li immediately spoke up: "Brother Chu, is this how business is done?"
"Pretty much." Chu Fang shrugged. "I've met many CEOs, chairmen of listed companies, and tech bosses, and they all do business over drinks. They wake up in the morning reeking of alcohol, start drinking again at noon, entertain clients in the evening, and then go to karaoke to party until the early hours of the morning before being driven home by their drivers."
Xiao Li asked in confusion, "Does that mean we can't do business without alcohol?"
"Hmm." Chu Fang looked at Xiao Li and smiled. "Isn't it kind of lame? But that's how the world is. We're in the thick of it, so all we can do is play the role of someone trying their best."
At this point, he asked, "What the hell are you?"
Xiao Li pondered for a few seconds, then nodded: "Mm."
Chu Fang: "It's fine if you are, anyway, I'm not."
Xiao Li: "... ..."
He quickly returned to the studio.
Jiang Wenzhen smelled the alcohol and frowned: "You can drink by yourself, why bring Xiao Li along?"
"Okay, I was wrong. I'll go alone next time."
Chu Fang wanted to retort with "None of your business," but remembering that he was trying to break a bad habit, he spoke softly instead.
Jiang Wenzhen tilted her head and said, "Hey? Sister Zhong is right, Chu Fang is trying to break his bad habits."
Jiang Wenzhen then stroked her chin and fell into deep thought.
She was thinking about how to take advantage of Chu Fang's current state to gain more benefits for herself and to thoroughly humiliate Chu Fang.
Upon entering the studio, Chu Fang lay down at his workstation. He didn't want to work, but a strong desire to be a father drove him to continue.
"Mr. Chu, you're back." As Zhong Tingyue approached, she smelled the alcohol and quickly grabbed a bottle of milk to help him sober up. Her pretty face was full of concern. "I knew I shouldn't have let you go to that social event."
"It's alright, I'm a wine connoisseur, I can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk." Chu Fang patted his chest. "However, the collaboration between our studio and General Manager Huang might not be successful."
At that time, Chu Fang refused Huang's offer of face, and the latter said he would consider it.
"If it doesn't work, it doesn't work." Zhong Tingyue felt very distressed.
She felt very uncomfortable that Chu Fang had to drink so much alcohol for the sake of the so-called project.
"What if it works out?"
Zhong Tingyue smiled and said, "I'll give you a child."
"Eek~~~"
Upon hearing this, Chu Fang shuddered.
Chu Fang drank the milk. Actually, he was just drunk because of the strong smell of alcohol, but he was not drunk and his mind was quite clear.
He then resumed working, refusing to stop even when Zhong Tingyue advised him to rest.
Now that he has decided to get rid of his bad habit of 'laziness', he cannot give up halfway.
As he clocked out, Chu Fang chuckled, "Hey? I like that sound."
This sound represents his hard work throughout the day.
"Why haven't I heard this before?" Chu Fang asked.
Jiang Wenzhen rolled her eyes: "Have you ever clocked in before?"
He was either late or left early; clocking in had nothing to do with Chu Fang.
Jiang Wenzhen suddenly thought of something, a slight smile playing on her lips, and called out in a drawn-out tone, "Brother Chu~~~"
"Hiss..." Chu Fang suddenly felt a chill run through his body, as if he were in an ice cellar. "Don't be like this, just say what you want to say."
They were always at odds, humiliating each other.
"Then I'll be blunt," Jiang Wenzhen said, grabbing Chu Fang's arm. "Why don't you invite us to a dinner party at Yuelan Mansion?"
"On what grounds?" Chu Fang retorted.
Yue Lan Mansion is the most luxurious hotel near the studio, with high-end ingredients, excellent service, and magnificent decorations, and the price is extremely high.
"You have money."
"I'm broke, I'm so poor, I'm practically pawning my pants," Chu Fang said.
"A man shouldn't be stingy. I've always admired your generosity, Brother Chu."
Chu Fang opened his mouth, intending to ask, 'Where can't you be stingy?', but he swallowed the words back: 'Fine, I'll invite you to Yuelan Mansion.'
Upon hearing this, the entire studio erupted in cheers:
"Great! I've always wanted to go to Yue Lan Mansion, but it's so expensive. Today, someone is finally treating me."
"I'm going to take photos, lots of photos, and post them on WeChat Moments to make my girlfriends furious."
"Thank you, Brother Chu."
“... ..."
"It's nothing," Chu Fang waved his hand.
Zhong Tingyue walked out with elegant steps, straightened Chu Fang's clothes, and said, "You've been tricked by Jiang Wenzhen."
“I know,” Chu Fang replied honestly.
"Then why are you treating us?"
"This is an open conspiracy, and I cannot deal with it."
Chu Fang glanced at Jiang Wenzhen, who was pondering what expensive dishes to order.
You're ruthless.
I will avenge today's humiliation one day!
As the sun set, the group from the studio headed to the nearby Yuelan Mansion. Upon entering the hotel, Jiang Wenzhen instructed the waiter, "Bring up your restaurant's most expensive dishes."
Afterwards, many waiters from Yuelan Mansion served the restaurant's delicacies. The meal lasted until nightfall, when Chu Fang paid the bill, which came to over 400,000.
"Thank you, Brother Chu."
"Brother Chu, I love you."
Jiang Wenzhen gave a thumbs up: "Chu Fang, from now on you'll be this one."
Chu Fang's gums were almost crushed from biting so hard, but he still maintained a smile: "It's okay, as long as everyone is happy, this little bit of money is nothing."
Jiang Wenzhen said, "Since it's nothing, you can continue tomorrow."
Jiang Wenzhen, you!
After the meal, everyone dispersed. Chu Fang, pouting, glanced sideways and saw Zhong Tingyue gently raise the corners of her mouth, forming a gentle and bright smile.
"You're still laughing!"
Zhong Tingyue pouted, a look of grievance instantly appearing on her pretty face: "Then should I cry?"
Chu Fang: "..."
Zhong Tingyue took her husband's arm, interlaced her fingers, and said, "This is your own fault. You could have refused."
“No way!” Chu Fang shook his head. “Refusing would mean I’m stingy and petty, and that would give me another flaw. If things continue like this, when will I ever get a positive score?”
"But Mr. Chu is not stingy at all; he is the most generous man in the world."
Chu Fang felt gratified: "How generous?"
Zhong Tingyue circled the night sky with both hands: "It's even bigger than this sky."
"Hehe..."
The next day, Chu Fang felt a severe headache before he even opened his eyes.
"Hiss..." He slowly opened his eyes, only to be met with a pair of worried, bright eyes.
Seeing Chu Fang wake up, Zhong Tingyue breathed a sigh of relief: "Mr. Chu, you're finally awake! You scared me to death."
Chu Fang's voice was hoarse: "What's wrong with me?"
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