Chapter 196 Bullying
Xu Qingwu rarely attends this kind of dinner party, but he has attended it before.
Party A's branch manager and two assistants came. Party A's manager, Zhao Xin, was a man who looked to be about 40 years old. He did not act like Party A's father. When he saw them come in, he asked them to sit down and then asked the waiter to serve the food.
If we talk about cooperation right away, it would be too utilitarian. Zhong Kai was very comfortable in such social occasions. He talked to Zhao Xin about the economic situation and development prospects, but he did not mention the word cooperation.
Xu Qingwu listened to Zhong Kai's movements and ate silently, waiting for the time when she was needed to take the stage.
It was Zhao Xin who couldn't sit still first and turned the topic to the cooperation between the two sides. Xu Qingwu wiped his mouth with a tissue without saying a word.
Zhong Kai briefly introduced Xu Qingwu to Zhao Xin: "Xu Qingwu is our firm's top lawyer and has extensive project experience."
Xu Qingwu took over the conversation and briefly mentioned several well-known projects in the industry that she had handled.
There was a polite smile on her lips, and she looked confident and calm.
Since coming in, Zhao Xin's eyes have passed over her several times intentionally or unintentionally.
"Ms. Xu looks very young and has strong working ability."
"You are too kind. I still need to work harder."
"I really admire professional women like you. My wife has never worked a single day since she married me. She's always at home playing. Miss Xu, should she still be single?"
Although she said this with a smile, Xu Qingwu still felt a little physically uncomfortable with the idea of belittling her wife in front of others. She maintained a respectable smile and said, "I'm married, and my husband supports my work very much."
Zhao Xin glanced at the plain ring on Xu Qingwu's hand and smiled, "Your husband is quite generous. Professional women often drink alcohol, so he probably doesn't mind you drinking. Let's have a drink?"
Zhong Kai spoke up at the right time, smiling and helping Xu Qingwu out: "Law Xu can't hold his liquor well, how about I drink with you?"
Zhao Xin still smiled: "What if I just want to drink with Miss Xu?"
Zhong Kai also laughed: "She really can't drink much, so don't let her down. Let me drink with you."
Zhao Xin's face turned cold, and he said with a half-smile, "Boss Zhong, it seems like you're the one spoiling the fun now. What do you think?"
Zhong Kai laughed awkwardly twice.
The box was in a stalemate for a moment.
Zhao Xin held the glass of wine in his hand and didn't put it down. Xu Qingwu knew that she couldn't avoid it. Although she couldn't drink much, it was not a big problem for her to drink a few glasses.
She raised her hand to take it.
A hand was faster than hers and snatched the small cup of white wine from Zhao Xin's hand.
Xu Qingwu turned around in surprise and met Cen Xihuai's indifferent and stern face. His lips were stretched straight, and it was obvious that he was suppressing his anger.
He said coldly, "Mr. Zhao, my wife can't drink much. Can I have a drink with you?"
When Ruisheng headquarters was discussing cooperation with Cen’s, Zhao Xin accompanied the headquarters’ general manager to meet Cen Xihuai.
At that time, Ruisheng and Ousheng were competing for the cooperation rights of Cen's. Ruisheng had one point higher than Ousheng, and Ruisheng won in the end. At that time, he heard that it was Ousheng's Xiao Ou who offended Cen Xihuai.
Zhao Xin was deeply impressed by Cen Xihuai. Firstly, he was too young and had an outstanding temperament, and secondly, he had thunderous methods.
But he didn't expect that this big boss still remembered him!
What was even more unexpected was that Xu Qingwu, a small clerk in the law firm, was actually the boss's wife!
He now had only one thought, that he was finished.
Zhao Xin no longer had the same aggressive aura as before. Feeling awkward and nervous, he said cautiously, "Boss Cen, this is really like a flood that has swept away the Dragon King Temple. I never thought Xu Lu was your wife. I will drink three cups as punishment to apologize to you and Xu Lu."
After saying that, Zhao drank three glasses of white wine.
Because he drank too fast, his face turned red.
Cen Xihuai placed the small glass of white wine on the table, beckoned the waiter over, and said calmly, "Doesn't Mr. Zhao like to drink? Bring him two bottles of red, white, and foreign liquor, and let him drink to his heart's content."
Zhao Xin said in embarrassment: "Boss Cen..."
Cen Xihuai said in a cold tone: "Why, drinking alone is boring, you want me to accompany you?"
Zhao Xin didn't dare to say no now, he quickly said to drink, picked up the white wine on the table and started drinking, madly showing his sincerity.
Xu Qingwu was afraid that the man would get into trouble due to drinking, so she quietly pulled Cen Xihuai's sleeve, signaling him to let it go and there was no need to bother with such a villain.
Seeing that Zhao Xin's face was as red as a monkey's butt, Cen Xihuai asked him to stop.
"Mr. Zhao, it must be unpleasant to force someone to drink. I hope you won't use your power to bully other women again. Otherwise, I will reconsider whether Ruisheng is qualified to be our partner."
Zhao Xin was a little unsteady on his feet, and he kept nodding yes while holding on to the table.
Cen Xihuai and Zhong Kai nodded and took Xu Qingwu out of the box.
He held her wrist with his knuckles, a little tight, and didn't let go until he got her into the car.
Xu Qingwu sensed his anger and rubbed her wrist quietly. She asked in a casual tone, "Cen Xihuai, why are you here?"
Cen Xihuai's brows were still furrowed: "If I don't come, I don't know how you want to be bullied."
"Why would I want to be bullied? He's Party A, what can I do?"
"Marriage is all about exchanging benefits. Learning to leverage resources wisely is also a skill. Otherwise, why did you marry me in the first place?"
Xu Qingwu lowered his eyes and fell silent.
She knew that what Cen Xihuai said was for her own good, and as long as she revealed the title of Mrs. Cen, she could act with impunity.
But when she heard the word "marriage" from his mouth and heard him analyze the pros and cons of their marriage so calmly as if it were a deal, she still felt a little sad.
Seeing that she looked unhappy, Cen Xihuai asked worriedly, "You weren't bullied today, were you?"
Xu Qingwu shook his head and said, "No."
"That's good." Cen Xihuai drove back to the hotel where she was staying.
Xu Qingwu looked out the window and felt that the air in the car was becoming increasingly oppressive. She was now extremely upset and didn't even want to be in the same place with Cen Xihuai.
"Please take me to the First People's Hospital. I want to see Yang Yu."
"good."
Cen Xihuai turned around at the intersection ahead and took her there. After arriving at the hospital, Xu Qingwu gave the room card to Cen Xihuai and asked him to go back to the hotel to rest first.
Without waiting for Cen Xihuai to answer, she got out of the car and went into the hospital.
His steps were fast, as if he was fleeing.
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