Chapter 374 A Live Version of a Drunken Man's Appeal
Noticing that sharp, disdainful gaze, Su Xi realized that sitting next to Feng Jue was truly annoying.
"Over the years..."
Receiving Su Xi's pleading look, Feng Jingnian glanced past her and quickly understood what Su Xi meant. He was about to stand up and switch places with Su Xi.
But in a corner where Su Xi couldn't see, Feng Jue glanced back unintentionally.
Meeting Feng Jue's meaningful and sharp gaze, Feng Jingnian's eyes flickered slightly.
That look in their eyes was something only the two of them could understand.
He immediately abandoned the idea of changing seats and lowered his voice to persuade her.
"Xixi, today is for the sake of your uncle closing that big deal. Put your personal matters aside for now. Otherwise, if someone gets upset and the deal falls through, that's not what you want to see."
Su Xi pursed her lips. She knew perfectly well who "someone" referred to.
Her eagerness to change seats was seen by others as disrespectful to Feng Jue, which was indeed very impolite. She had no choice but to give up.
Huang Sifeng clearly didn't think that way.
In fact, Huang Sifeng quickly realized that Su Zian, as the host and the eldest, was initially seated at the head of the table, but later gave it to Feng Jue.
So Su Xi was originally next to Su Zi'an, but now she is naturally next to Feng Jue. This seating arrangement is indeed correct.
If Su Xi had any eyes or sense, she shouldn't have sat next to Feng Jue.
Even if she's squatting on the ground eating from her dog bowl, she shouldn't be sitting next to Feng Jue. Where does she get the nerve?
In short, it could be considered that Su Xi sitting next to Feng Jue wasn't her fault, but it was her fault for stubbornly refusing to change seats.
Because she clearly saw that Feng Jingnian seemed to want to switch places with Su Xi, but Su Xi didn't want to switch. She said something and persuaded Feng Jingnian.
He's practically playing both sides, having women on one side and two on the other. Isn't he afraid of things going wrong one day?
It's alright if things go wrong. But if they drag the Su family down with them, that's a crime deserving of death.
Seeing that Wu Yaoyao's expression seemed rather unpleasant, Huang Sifeng gritted her teeth in even greater hatred.
They wished they could just pick Su Xi up and give her a few big slaps as an apology to everyone.
Unfortunately, Feng Jingnian is still alive.
She could only swallow her anger.
Su Xi naturally sensed Huang Sifeng's hostility and Wu Yaoyao's ill will. She could even detect Feng Jinchen's jealousy and Feng Jue's coldness.
When she first discovered that Feng Jue was sitting next to her, she immediately wanted to move to another seat.
So I rushed over immediately, trying to remove my handbag. In the chaos, I accidentally spilled water on the chair.
She could only use a tablecloth to wipe the chairs.
She was so engrossed in wiping that she didn't notice Wu Yaoyao standing behind her, trying to sit down.
She and Feng Jue had long since broken up, so whether Wu Yaoyao was sitting next to Feng Jue or some stripper was sitting next to him, it had nothing to do with her.
So she quickened her pace of wiping the chair.
But by the time she finished wiping, Wu Yaoyao had no choice but to sit elsewhere.
Later, when she wanted to switch seats with Feng Jingnian, she realized, after being reminded by him, that she had already missed the best time to switch seats.
I can only continue sitting.
Honestly, she didn't want to sit next to Feng Jue. She had already done her best.
So she ignored those disdainful, mocking, cold, or jealous gazes, and only turned slightly to speak to Feng Jingnian, leaving Feng Jue with only a cold back.
Wu Yaoyao was so angry that she wanted to devour Su Xi on the spot.
She did want to sit next to Feng Jue, but she couldn't just stand there waiting for Su Xi to offer her a seat; that would make her intention to sit next to Feng Jue too obvious.
Su Xi is such a scheming woman. She's been pulling all sorts of tricks just to sit next to Feng Jue. She spent so much time wiping a broken chair, thinking it was a dragon throne? It's truly despicable.
She couldn't swallow this insult.
After a few words were exchanged, she finally seized the opportunity and said with a smile, "Mr. Su and Mrs. Su are indeed very sincere in their willingness to cooperate. Miss Su, what about you? Won't you make a gesture?"
Su Xi hadn't expected the conversation to turn to her. She could only watch helplessly.
Wu Yaoyao chuckled, her tone sarcastic, "You don't think you can reach a cooperation agreement just by sitting here, laughing a couple of times, and not saying a word, do you?"
So what's your purpose in coming here? Just to sit next to our uncle?
The words had barely left his lips when there was a moment of silence. Feng Jinchen's face instantly turned green.
In an attempt to compensate Su Xi, he eagerly cooperated with the Su family, only to find that Su Xi was either cheating on him or on her way to cheating on him.
Is the place next to my uncle really that fragrant?
Feng Jinchen's face was grim, and he even considered leaving and ending the cooperation.
If Feng Jue and Feng Jingnian weren't around, he would have left immediately; now he can only be a dutiful wife out of necessity.
Huang Sifeng hurriedly said, "Xixi has been quiet since she was a child and doesn't like to talk. So, whatever Miss Wu thinks is the best way to show her sincerity, she will definitely do it without the slightest disobedience."
Then she looked at Feng Jingnian and smiled apologetically, "Miss Wu is kind and generous, she will definitely not make things difficult for Xixi, young master, don't worry."
Su Xi lowered her eyes, vaguely sensing that Feng Jingnian seemed to have glanced in Feng Jue's direction.
Then Feng Jingnian, who should have spoken up for her, only moved his throat slightly and then remained silent.
Seeing that Feng Jingnian had tacitly agreed, Huang Sifeng became even bolder, "Miss Wu, your Feng family has brought us such a huge cooperation; they are our benefactors. Just tell us what you want Su Xi to do."
Wu Yaoyao curled her lips into a smile; it was time to collect some interest.
I heard that Su Xi makes a complete fool of herself when she drinks.
So……
Wu Yaoyao smiled and said, "Then let's have a drink, Sister Xi, no, just half a drink, how about it?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Sifeng immediately began to flatter and fawn, "My goodness, Miss Wu is indeed a beautiful and kind fairy. Not even half a cup is enough, let alone a whole cup."
She then looked at Su Xi, her tone commanding, "Just chug a bottle, a small gesture. Otherwise, people will think you're just here to freeload."
Su Xi pursed her lips and glanced at Huang Sifeng indifferently, "Auntie, have you forgotten that I'm pregnant?"
"So what if she's pregnant? It's just a bottle of wine, and the alcohol content isn't high."
Su Xi picked up the bottle of wine beside her, raised it, and smiled sarcastically, "Auntie, do you have some misunderstanding about what 'low alcohol content' means?"
"It's only in the 50s, not like I'm asking you to drink alcohol. No matter how precious the child in your belly is, can it be more precious than this major project that brought the Su family back from the brink of collapse?"
Don't take offense, but if the baby in your belly can't even handle this much alcohol, then it's better not to have the baby at all..."
"Si Feng, stop talking." Su Zi'an interrupted his wife, unable to bear it any longer.
He quickly looked at Su Xi and Feng Jingnian to apologize, "Xi Xi, son-in-law, don't be angry. Your aunt has been drinking too much and is just talking nonsense."
Su Xi shook her head. "It's nothing."
Su Zi'an smacked her lips and coaxed gently, "Xi Xi, you don't have to drink the whole bottle. Just show your appreciation, like Miss Wu said, half a cup, just half a cup, how about that?"
Su Xi glanced at the wine glass in her hand and gave a wry smile.
This half-glass of wine is almost the same as half a bottle of wine.
Her uncle should have known she got drunk easily, but he still did it.
This shows that the project was very important to the Su family.
Because of her, Feng Jinchen almost bankrupted the Su family on several occasions. Logically, she should drink this glass of wine.
But... but she can repay the debt of gratitude herself, but she can't let the child in her womb risk her life with her.
Huang Sifeng had been coldly observing Su Xi's expression. When she saw that Su Xi dared to be unwilling, a nameless anger immediately flared up, and she abruptly put down her knife and fork.
Before she could speak, Feng Jingnian said quietly, "Miss Wu, you know perfectly well that Xixi gets drunk easily, yet you let her drink half a glass of wine. What are you up to?"
Wu Yaoyao looked puzzled and aggrieved. "What? When did this happen? I don't know."
Feng Jingnian sneered, "It's not too late to know now."
Wu Yaoyao smiled and said, "That's true. But I've heard that many lifestyle habits change because of pregnancy."
If Miss Su gets drunk, she can go back and rest. Is that alright?
If this still doesn't work, then I'll start to doubt your sincerity.
Feng Jingnian frowned. "Miss Wu, are you pretending to be crazy?"
Xixi gets drunk easily, but she doesn't fall asleep easily.
"What if you get drunk and do something bad? Are you going to use that as an excuse to make trouble again?"
Wu Yaoyao was confident in her beauty, and almost all men flocked to her. Unexpectedly, despite her kind words, Feng Jingnian repeatedly embarrassed her.
Her expression turned cold. "Madam Su's words may be rough, but they make a lot of sense. She said something that is absolutely right."
If Su Xi doesn't drink a drop of alcohol at such a business dinner, what's the point of her coming?
Are you just here to freeload with your head on your shoulders?
Or does she think she has a lot of face, and that sitting there and eating and drinking for free is giving us face?
It's just a sip of wine, Mr. Feng. Even if you love your wife, you should know when to stop.
This is a business negotiation, not a place for you two to show off your love.
It must be said that Wu Yaoyao's words were indeed reasonable and insightful.
Feng Jinchen looked at Feng Jingnian and couldn't help but say, "Yaoyao is right. If Xixi is drunk, you can take her away. It's really too much to not drink a drop of wine."
It's fine if you eat and drink for free, I don't care about the cost of this meal.
"But you're so eager to cooperate, yet you're acting so arrogant. Isn't that going a bit too far?"
Feng Jingnian clenched his fists. They only knew one side of the story, not the other.
Su Xi got drunk in one gulp, and when she was drunk, her way of acting crazy was very special, especially... lewd.
By then, no one will recognize anyone.
If she were to go up and flirt with Feng Jue, she would truly ruin this collaboration.
Su Xi naturally thought the same way.
But having a fondness for men after drinking is not a pleasant thing to say.
Su Xi looked to Feng Jingnian for help.
Feng Jingnian frowned, trying to come up with an excuse, but he inadvertently met Feng Jue's cold and deep gaze, and he paused instantly.
He sighed and said, "Xixi, then just take a sip. Don't worry, I'll take you away."
Su Xi?
Su Xi could hardly believe her ears. She stared fixedly at Feng Jingnian, her expression gradually shifting from shock to disappointment.
She finally straightened up and glanced in Feng Jue's direction out of the corner of her eye.
While others hadn't witnessed her lecherous behavior when drunk, Feng Jue had seen it on several occasions.
Both morally and logically, he should say a few words in his own defense.
But all she received was the man's cold and indifferent profile.
Su Xi took a deep breath, feeling utterly alone and helpless for the first time.
She could only look at Feng Jingnian, "Are you sure you can take me away after I get drunk?"
"I...I'm sure."
Feng Jingnian spoke with hesitation.
He, a grown man, could easily take Su Xi away, but what if Feng Jue stopped him...?
Seeing Feng Jingnian's uncertainty, Su Xi gave a wry smile. Oh well, so be it if I make a fool of myself. As long as I can help my uncle and live with my conscience, my reputation doesn't matter.
Besides, her reputation in the country is long gone.
"Okay, but let me make this clear from the start: we're all civilized people, so if I do anything inappropriate while I'm drunk, please don't spread it around."
"Alright, alright, stop dawdling." Huang Sifeng couldn't take it anymore and wished she could grab Su Xi's hair and shove her into the wine vat.
It's just a sip of wine, has this woman lost her mind? She's dragging her feet like this; in this short time, she could have finished a whole vat of wine.
When Su Xi saw Huang Sifeng, the last glimmer of light in her eyes completely disappeared.
If it weren't for Huang Sifeng, her embarrassing drunken behavior might never have gotten out. But with this megaphone, she'll probably become everyone's laughingstock from now on.
She reached for the wine bottle, but a long, slender, fair hand grasped it first.
"I'll do it."
Feng Jingnian smiled, took the wine bottle in one hand and Su Xi's wine glass in the other, and slowly poured half a glass of wine.
Then it was handed to Su Xi.
Su Xi glanced at Feng Jingnian, completely disappointed in this man.
Once they return to country Z, there will be no need for them to continue pretending to be a couple.
She tilted her head back and took a sip.
Something's not right.
Su Xi's eyes widened unconsciously.
This...this is clearly plain water. When exactly did Feng Jingnian switch it? Was it a magic trick?
Su Xi glanced at Feng Jingnian out of the corner of her eye, and the moment her eyes met his, she understood instantly.
This was to make her pretend to be drunk, so she could leave the place without any problem.
Making her pretend to be drunk with just a sip of plain water does require some acting skills.
Su Xi rolled her eyes, swayed slightly, and the wine glass in her hand fell to the ground with a "clatter".
The moment the wine glass shattered drew everyone's attention.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Su Xi pretended to be drunk and leaned towards Feng Jingnian.
The latter quickly caught it.
Su Xi used almost all her acting skills, pretending to be drunk and using a high-pitched, seductive voice.
"Handsome guy, where is this?"
It's getting late, go home and get some sleep.
this……
The scene fell silent.
"Okay." Feng Jingnian coaxed her gently, helping Su Xi to her feet. He apologized to everyone, "I'll take her to the next private room to sober up and rest."
Su Xi wrapped her arms around Feng Jingnian's neck, wanting to bury her face in the man's chest and leave as soon as possible.
Her acting skills are really limited; if she stayed there for even one more second, she would have given herself away.
Before her head could even sink into Feng Jingnian's arms, a cold, fragrant arm suddenly grabbed her shoulder, exposing her face.
Su Xi could only try to keep her eyes glazed over.
Upon seeing that it was Feng Jue, Su Xi was startled. Her eyes suddenly became blurry and narrowed into slits, and she deliberately swayed, otherwise others might think she was asleep.
Feng Jue's cool and pleasant voice reached my ears.
"Open your eyes and look at me. Is he more handsome than me?"
Su Xi?
To be fair, both Feng Jue and Feng Jingnian are as steadfast as pine and cypress, unparalleled talents, one in a million.
However, to say that the two are so handsome that they are indistinguishable and it is difficult to choose between them would be a bit unrealistic.
Feng Jingnian was too young and inexperienced, while Feng Jue was clearly superior, a walking embodiment of charisma, a demonic being almost celestial.
That's not the point.
The key point is that every time she got drunk before, she would cling to and flirt with Feng Jue.
If she changes her target this time, then her trick of pretending to be drunk will no longer be able to hide it.
Just as Su Xi was hesitating about whether to continue acting, she clearly felt Feng Jingnian suddenly release her.
Moreover, it subtly pushes her toward Feng Jue.
Su Xi had no choice; she couldn't keep up the act any longer, so she buried her face in Feng Jue's arms.
Indistinct murmurs,
"You're handsome, how about we take a nap together?"
The scene suddenly fell silent again, as if everyone was thunderstruck.
Su Xi thought Feng Jue would push her away in disgust.
Unexpectedly, her feet felt light, and then she felt like she was floating on clouds. The man easily lifted her up in a princess carry.
Everyone was so shocked that their jaws almost dislocated.
Feng Jue remained expressionless. "They say people speak the truth when they're drunk. There are still many unanswered questions about the old man's matter. I'm going to go and ask her some questions. You don't have any objections, do you?"
Everyone suddenly realized what was going on.
Then they watched helplessly as Feng Jue carried Su Xi out of the private room.
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