Although Li Wanqing and Zhang Zihan, two girls studying at the University of Miri Kahaha, were not quite used to this kind of drinking culture, Chen Yu said he would give them a break. Moreover, in this extremely cold post-apocalyptic world, they were truly grateful to Chen Yu for having such a warm, safe, and worry-free living environment.
So they stopped refusing Chen Yu.
“Alright, Mr. Chen, then we’ll gladly accept your offer,” Li Wanqing said with a smile, raising her wine glass.
"Senior sister, you should join us too! Mr. Chen said we're getting the afternoon off!" Zhang Zihan excitedly tugged at Liu Menghan's sleeve, trying to draw her into the joy.
"Hehe, no need, I'm not feeling well." Liu Menghan gently pulled her sleeve away from Zhang Zihan's grasp and smiled faintly.
"Senior sister!" Upon seeing this, Li Wanqing repeatedly winked at Liu Menghan, signaling her to join in.
If a high-ranking leader offers you a toast and you say you feel uncomfortable, isn't that clearly disrespectful to the leader?
Li Wanqing was secretly anxious, but she still maintained a smile on her face and tried to persuade Liu Menghan again.
"Senior sister, look how kind Mr. Chen is, let's have a drink together, just to give him face, okay?" Li Wanqing's words carried a hint of coquetry, hoping that Liu Menghan would reluctantly drink the drink for her sake.
However, Liu Menghan didn't seem to buy it. She shook her head slightly, still wearing that calm smile on her face, but her eyes revealed an indescribable determination.
"Really, there's no need. Thank you for your kindness, but I'm not feeling well and shouldn't drink alcohol." Although Liu Menghan's words were gentle, her tone carried an undeniable resolve.
"Hmph! Ignore her, she has to work this afternoon, it's not good for her to drink Lei Bi!" Chen Yu sneered.
He didn't offer a toast to Liu Menghan. The reason he didn't say anything when Zhang Zihan and Li Wanqing were trying to persuade Liu Menghan was to give her a way out. If she was sensible, he naturally wouldn't keep pressing her.
But Liu Menghan's attitude clearly displeased him, so his words carried a hint of displeasure and authority.
Upon hearing this, Liu Menghan simply smiled, seemingly not taking Chen Yu's words to heart. She gracefully put down her cutlery, gently wiped her mouth with a napkin, and then slowly stood up, saying with a composed demeanor, "Mr. Chen, please continue your meal. I'll go back to work now."
After saying that, she nodded slightly, then turned and left the table, leaving everyone looking bewildered.
“Mr. Chen, Senior Sister Liu, she…” Li Wanqing and Zhang Zihan looked at Liu Menghan’s departing figure, exchanging bewildered glances, their hearts filled with confusion and worry.
They knew Liu Menghan was always independent, but they had never seen her so directly reject someone's kindness in such a situation, especially from such an important person as Chen Yu.
"Mr. Chen, I'm so sorry, my senior sister might really not be feeling well." Li Wanqing quickly tried to smooth things over and ease the awkward atmosphere.
Chen Yu waved his hand lightly, a barely perceptible sneer appearing on his face. "It's alright, you don't need to worry about her. If she wants to work, let her be busy. We'll eat and drink our own food."
His words carried a hint of disdain, as if Liu Menghan's departure had no effect on him whatsoever. However, Li Wanqing and Zhang Zihan caught a trace of displeasure in Chen Yu's eyes, which made them even more certain that Liu Menghan's refusal had indeed angered this important figure.
“Mr. Chen, we…” Zhang Zihan wanted to say something, but didn’t know how to begin. She didn’t want Liu Menghan’s matter to affect the atmosphere of the whole team, and she didn’t want to offend Chen Yu because of it.
"No need to say anything more. You two rarely get a break, so enjoy your time," Chen Yu interrupted Zhang Zihan, his tone revealing an undeniable determination. He raised his glass to Li Wanqing and Zhang Zihan, "Come on, let's toast!"
Li Wanqing and Zhang Zihan exchanged a wry smile. Although they were still a little uneasy, they understood that the best option at this moment was to go along with Chen Yu's wishes and make him happy. Perhaps they could even say a few good words for Liu Menghan and alleviate the predicament she might be facing.
So they all raised their glasses, clinked them with Chen Yu's, and drank them down in one gulp.
The taste of the 1982 Lei Bi was quite pungent and spicy for those of them who had never drunk alcohol before, but in front of a big shot and benefactor like Chen Yu, they forced themselves to accept this "special" hospitality.
Li Wanqing and Zhang Zihan's cheeks were slightly flushed from the alcohol, but they tried their best to maintain a proper smile and not let their discomfort show.
Chen Yu, as the "big leader" and benefactor, had already toasted them twice. Even though they had studied abroad for a long time, as people from Great Xia, they were still inevitably influenced by some of the "drinking culture" in China. If they didn't return the toast to Chen Yu, they would seem a bit ignorant.
So, Li Wanqing and Zhang Zihan exchanged a glance and decided to muster their courage and toast Chen Yu in return.
"Mr. Chen, let's also raise a glass to you to thank you for your continued care and concern," Li Wanqing said with a smile, raising her glass as she did so.
Zhang Zihan followed suit, echoing, "Yes, Mr. Chen, we are truly grateful for everything you have provided for us."
Chen Yu looked at the two of them, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. He raised his wine glass slightly, clinked it against theirs, and then drank it all in one gulp.
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