Chapter 426 You really want to sleep with me?
Upon hearing this, President Lin's gaze towards Zhou Mubin completely changed. It was no longer the initial probing, but rather filled with genuine admiration. "I didn't expect that Attorney Zhou not only handles cases well, but also knows so much about the new energy industry. I had only heard people say that Attorney Zhou was a carefree rich kid, but after meeting him today, I realize that he is a true master who doesn't show off."
He took a sip of his drink, then changed the subject, looking at Cui Xiao, "Vice President Cui, Attorney Zhou has really put his heart into you. Not to mention that he specially researched your favorite dishes, just look at that supply chain information we just discussed. If it were released, countless companies would be scrambling to get it, but he just casually told me. In the end, it's all because of you."
Cui Xiao tightened her grip on the chopsticks, but remained silent.
Zhou Mubin spoke up at the right moment, changing the subject, "President Lin, you're too kind. It was just a small favor. Come, let me toast you, wishing the East Asia branch all the best and continued success."
Throughout the meal, Zhou Mubin demonstrated excellent tact, chatting with President Lin about industry trends and business strategies, showcasing his professional skills honed over years in the business world, while also keeping a close eye on Cui Xiao.
He shielded her from the drinks that Mr. Lin urged her to drink, cleaned the fish bones before serving it to her, and even remembered that she didn't eat ginger, so he specially asked the waiter to remove all the ginger from the dishes.
Cui Xiao's attitude remained indifferent. He would quietly eat the food that Cui Xiao picked for him and accept the warm water that was handed to him, but he never said a word. Even when their eyes met, there was a deliberate distance between them.
As the banquet was drawing to a close, General Manager Lin, under the pretext of going to the restroom, deliberately pulled Cui Xiao behind him and whispered, "Vice President Cui, I know you may have heard some things about Attorney Zhou before, but you have to judge a person by their actions. Anyone with eyes can see his feelings for you from his behavior at today's meal. Moreover, his abilities and connections can be helpful for your future career development. Why not give each other a chance?"
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As the party ended, President Lin glanced at his watch, then patted Zhou Mubin on the shoulder in a flustered manner, saying, "Attorney Zhou, could you please take Vice President Cui home? My wife is here to pick me up, so I won't chat with you any longer."
After saying that, she winked at Zhou Mubin, quickly got into the car that was already waiting at the door, and waved to Cui Xiao as she rolled down the window.
Suddenly, only the two of them remained at the doorway, and the evening breeze blew in through the window, carrying a hint of night.
Zhou Mubin naturally took Cui Xiao's handbag. When his fingertips touched the back of her slightly cool hand, Cui Xiao subconsciously pulled away, but still did not break free from his touch.
"I can carry it myself."
She spoke softly, her tone no longer as cold and hard as it had been at the dinner party, but rather tinged with weariness.
Zhou Mubin didn't let go, but simply wrapped the bag strap around his wrist one more time, "so you wouldn't get tired."
With that, Zhou Mubin took the lead.
Helpless, Cui Xiao followed and got into the car.
She stared at the tips of her high heels and could smell the faint perfume on Zhou Mubin, the same scent as a niche brand she had mentioned before.
She suddenly spoke up, "Zhou Mubin, I will find a way to repay the favor I owe President Lin."
Zhou Mubin turned to look at her. The light from the elevator ceiling light fell on her face, making her jawline stand out. "I didn't ask you to pay me back."
Then, Zhou Mubin lowered his voice and said softly, "Cui Xiao, I'm not doing this so that you'll repay my favor."
Cui Xiao finally looked up at him, a barely perceptible hint of sullenness in her eyes, "You really want to sleep with me that badly?"
Zhou Mubin paused on the steering wheel, his Adam's apple bobbing. "I want to sleep."
Zhou Mubin's bluntness made Cui Xiao's face turn pale.
Zhou Mubin abruptly stopped and said, "No man doesn't want to sleep with the woman he likes, that's normal. I just don't believe that you've had a crush on me for so many years without ever having any improper thoughts about me."
He was quite frank.
Cui Xiao was somewhat overwhelmed by his frankness.
Yes, she had thought about it.
She is a normal woman, both physically and mentally, so it is perfectly normal for her to have such thoughts.
Cui Xiao remembers that in her first erotic dream, the character Zhou Mubin was Zhou Mubin.
Cui Xiao turned her head away from his gaze and remained silent.
The two didn't exchange many words along the way, until the Maybach stopped outside Cui Xiao's apartment complex. She got out of the car, and Zhou Mubin stood beside it. "Aren't you going to invite me upstairs for a cup of coffee?"
Standing in the gentle breeze, Cui Xiao asked, "Do you think I'm crazy?"
Zhou Mubin smiled and said, "You're not sick, I am."
Cui Xiao scoffed, "You're crazy."
Zhou Mubin: "Wrong, lovesickness."
Bored, Cui Xiao rolled her eyes at him and turned to leave.
After a long while, Zhou Mubin finally got into the car.
He had a smile on his face and seemed to be in a good mood.
The car was started, and the black Maybach disappeared into the night.
Then, a woman walked out from behind a table not far away. It turned out that this woman was the one Zhou Mubin loved but could not have. Sure enough, she looked very much like her.
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Cui Xiao rarely slept soundly at night, but at one o'clock in the morning, she was still woken up by a phone call from Sun Lu.
Cui Xiao's hoarse voice, heavy with sleepiness and tinged with impatience, asked, "Sun Lu, look at the time!"
Sun Lu's voice was trembling with tears as she pleaded, "Sister, I beg you, please help me. Attorney Zhou wants me to revise the pre-trial conference materials and send them to him before six o'clock tomorrow morning. I have absolutely no clue what to do. Please help me, or I'll be doomed."
Everyone at the law firm had gone home. Sun Lu stared at the dense legal texts and evidence chain analyses, which looked like a tangled mess, making her head throb.
She wasn't formally trained in the field, and despite looking at the paper over and over again and drawing countless lines with her pen, she couldn't even come up with a single idea for revision.
Time passed slowly, and the sky outside the window gradually changed from inky black to light gray, while the wall clock pointed sharply to dawn.
Sun Lu stared at the blank document on her computer screen, unable to bear it any longer.
Having no other choice, I called Cui Xiao again.
Cui Xiao's voice instantly turned cold, and her sleepiness vanished. "What does this have to do with me? You're incompetent, you don't spend time working on your weaknesses, and now you want me to clean up your mess? Why should I?"
Sun Lu lowered her proud head, choking back tears as she pleaded, "Sister, just this once, I'm begging you just this once, please give me some pointers, otherwise I'm really going to lose my job."
Cui Xiao's tone remained unwavering. "Let me tell you, I can't help you, and I won't help you. You made this mess, so you have to figure out how to fix it yourself."
After saying that, before Sun Lu could say anything more, the phone went dead.
Sun Lu stood frozen in place, holding her phone, the busy tone from the receiver feeling like needles piercing her ears.
She glared at her phone, cursing, "Bitch, bitch, you just want to see me die, you bitch..."
Cui Xiao was distracted by Sun Lu's phone call. She subconsciously picked up her phone and read the email Sun Lu had sent her from beginning to end.
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