Chapter 100
Neijiang Rao sat opposite her in the Whale Restaurant and angrily complained about the case she had recently taken over, which made Gu Cunxi laugh.
"Gu Cunxi, I'm almost mad at you, and you still have the heart to laugh?" Jiang Rao rolled his eyes at her.
"You've handled so many divorce cases, and you've seen so many scumbags that they could fit on a car. Why are you still so angry?"
"Well, today is to celebrate your victory in the lawsuit, isn't it?"
After saying that, Gu Cunxi raised the juice in front of him and shook it.
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"Husband, aren't you having dinner with Mr. Wang from Vanke Group today? Is it okay for you, the sales director, not to be there?" the woman asked.
"What do you know... I went there and the negotiation failed." Fu Bowen sneered twice
He knew that Wang Chen's lust was well-known in this circle. With his ability to judge people, Wang Chen's eyes seemed to be fixed on Xiao Peiyin the last time they met. It was easier to seize this opportunity than to waste time, effort and words to fight for the project. Besides, she had a grudge with Mr. Gu, so he couldn't do anything about it.
Fu Bowen made a small calculation in his heart and said to the woman beside him: "Okay, let's spend some time together today. The food in this restaurant is one of the best. Let's go and try it."
There was a large live performance in the restaurant today, and there were more people than usual. Gu Cunxi had booked a table here to celebrate Jiang Rao's victory in the lawsuit.
"I wonder how good the performance will be later?" Jiang Rao said while eating the steak in front of him.
Gu Cunxi looked at the time. There was still an hour before the event, so he had to eat slowly.
“You’ll know after you take a look.”
"You said you were celebrating for me, but you didn't even drink a drop of alcohol."
"I'm driving..."
"Boss Gu, this is not sincere enough." Jiang Rao pursed his lips.
“…”
"Come drink with me, I'll call a designated driver later"
Unable to bear Jiang Rao's request, Gu Cunxi nodded, called the waiter, and ordered a bottle of red wine.
"This is the feeling of celebration, Western food with red wine." Jiang Rao shook the highball glass in front of him.
The red wine shone bright red under the light. The two of them raised their glasses to celebrate Jiang Rao's victory today. The melodious piano music in the restaurant was very pleasant.
Glancing over, Gu Cunxi saw a person in the corner who shouldn't be there.
Fu Bowen
If I remember correctly, he should be discussing cooperation with Mr. Wang of Vanke Group at this time.
Gu Cunxi thought about it and felt something was wrong. He picked up his phone and stood up hurriedly: "Jiang Rao, you eat first, I'll make a call"
Walked to a quiet area outside and called Xiao Nuo
"Is it Fu Bowen who is discussing cooperation with Vanke CEO Wang tonight?"
"Yes"
"Besides him and Xiao Peiyin, who else is there?"
There was a pause on the other end of the phone, as if thinking.
“There should be only the two of them.”
"What do you mean by 'should'?" Gu Cunxi rubbed his forehead and his tone became impatient: "Go and ask me clearly!"
"Wait, don't ask Fu Bowen, ask the people in their sales department, quickly!"
After hanging up the phone, Gu Cunxi had a bad feeling. She couldn't tell why and felt inexplicably flustered. After thinking about it, she called Fu Bowen, who was having a leisurely meal not far away.
"Mr. Gu... Mr. Gu?"
When the call was picked up, Fu Bowen's voice was obviously panicked.
Gu Cunxi stood in the distance, watching Fu Bowen's back and said, "Director Fu, have you met with Mr. Wang from Vanke?"
"Already...already met up there, eating now."
Gu Cunxi's grip on the phone tightened unconsciously, a hint of coldness in his eyes. He calmed himself down and continued, "Thank you for your hard work. I'll do my best to meet any requests from Mr. Wang. If you're unsure about anything, you can call me directly."
"Mr. Gu, don't worry, I will definitely negotiate this cooperation."
"Hmm..." Gu Cunxi paused and said, "Where is the dinner venue? I'll arrange it. You don't have to pay in advance. It's on the company's account."
"Um, in Wanfeng Pavilion," said Fu Bowen
"What's the box number?"
"202"
"Mr. Fu, don't worry about the bill."
At this moment, Xiao Nuo called and Gu Cunxi picked up the phone immediately. He was also worried, hoping that it was not what he expected.
"Mr. Gu, the only people entertaining Mr. Wang at Vanke tonight are Director Fu and Xiao Peiyin. Mr. Fu has been following up on this project with her, so..."
Before Xiao Nuo finished speaking, he hung up the phone
A terrible thought came to her mind. According to the information sent by Xiao Nuo, Wang Chen did not love money. In the mixed market, those men in high positions only wanted money, power, and sex. Fu Bowen concealed the fact that Pei Yin met Wang Chen alone from her. The reason behind it was clear.
Her heart felt like it was on fire. She didn't care about anything else at the moment. She ran to the restaurant quickly, picked up her handbag, and ran out without explaining to Jiang Rao.
"Cunxi, you..."
"Gu Cunxi?" Jiang Rao was stunned for a moment when he saw her panic-stricken look, then he chased after her.
While walking, he called Pei Yin, but no one answered. Gu Cunxi kept calling back.
"Cunxi, where are you going?" Jiang Rao chased out and stood by the elevator, looking at her puzzledly.
"Jiang Rao, I can't celebrate with you, I...I have something urgent to do."
The moment the elevator door opened a crack, Gu Cunxi slipped in sideways. Jiang Rao followed him and asked, "What happened? Something about the company?"
"Um"
The elevator slowly descended. Gu Cunxi was extremely anxious, pressing the door-opening button repeatedly with such force that his breathing almost stopped...
She rushed out the moment the elevator door opened
"Gu Cunxi!!" Jiang Rao yelled behind her. He was startled to see her running out the door and heading straight for the car. He quickly ran forward to stop her, saying, "You're crazy!"
"What are you going to do? You've been drinking, do you know that? Where are you going? I'll call a designated driver to accompany you!" Jiang Rao held down her hand that was about to open the car door, his expression complicated.
"I can't wait! Get out of the way!" Gu Cunxi growled.
Regardless of Jiang Rao's obstruction, Gu Cunxi shook off his hand, got into the car quickly without saying a word, and drove away at high speed. The roar of the engine resounded throughout the entire road.
This scene was similar to that night four years ago. Jiang Rao stood on the street with a lonely and empty look in his eyes.
Gu Cunxi ignored traffic signals along the way and ran through three red lights, his nerves tense...
On the other side, Xiao Peiyin was still sitting in the box, waiting for Fu Bowen who said he would be late. Being alone with Wang Chen made her more and more uneasy. She started to check her phone frequently, which made Wang Chen look unhappy. She had no choice but to turn her phone to silent mode and put it in her bag. She tried her best to avoid refusing to clink glasses with Wang Chen, but she couldn't stand Wang Chen's constant urging. After two glasses, she felt drowsy. Seeing that an hour had passed and Fu Bowen still hadn't arrived, she gradually understood the real purpose of this dinner.
"Mr. Wang, Director Fu may not be able to make it today. Regarding the cooperation with your company, we will find another time to discuss it. I have something else to do in my company, so I may have to leave first. I am really sorry." After saying that, she hurriedly stood up, staggering a little due to the drunkenness.
Wang Chen immediately stood up and held the man in his arms: "It's okay, Director Fu is not here, it's the same to talk to you."
"Boss Wang!" Xiao Peiyin struggled to free herself in fear and took a few steps towards the door. Wang Chen grabbed her from behind and pushed her back. Xiao Peiyin was no match for Wang Chen's strength and was pressed against the wall. She wanted to break free, but she had no strength.
"Ms. Xiao! If you want this project, it's easy. I'll make the decision!"
"Let me go!" Xiao Peiyin was pressed down by the heavy force and couldn't stand up. In front of her was Wang Chen's lewd smile. Wang Chen held her hands and laughed twice: "You smell so good."
Just as Wang Chen lowered his head, the door of the box was pushed open.
The restraints on his body disappeared instantly, and Wang Chen reflexively let go and stepped back.
Even though she retreated in time, Gu Cunxi, standing outside the door, still saw Pei Yin pressed against the wall, her clothes disheveled and her face slightly red. Wang Chen's restless hand stabbed her heart, causing her to suddenly feel a sharp pain. Her eyes suddenly turned as cold as ice...
The moment he saw Gu Cunxi, Xiao Peiyin was like a long-lost child who had found his home. His eyes instantly misted over and he wanted to rush over to hug her and fall into her arms.
Xiao Peiyin straightened her messy clothes and walked to Gu Cunxi's side, grabbing the corner of her clothes, her eyes red.
"You..." Wang Chen, whose good time was interrupted, pointed at Gu Cunxi angrily and said, "Who the hell let you in?"
"Mr. Wang, it's our first meeting. I'm sorry." Gu Cunxi ignored Wang Chen's cursing and walked in, nodding and smiling.
She almost gritted her teeth when she said the last three words.
"Who are you?"
Gu Cunxi pulled out a business card holder from his suit pocket and placed it in front of Wang Chen. Wang Chen picked it up, took a look, and then raised his eyebrows in surprise: "Are you the general manager of Nansheng Group?"
"good"
Wang Chen was a little flustered for a moment, stunned for a moment, and quickly extended his hand and said, "Mr. Gu, nice to meet you. I'm from Vanke..."
"Wang Chen, Project Director of Vanke Group." Gu Cunxi interrupted his self-introduction, smiled and said, "I've heard of Mr. Wang's name before."
After that, he took off his suit jacket, walked to Wang Chen, put the jacket on the back of his chair, and sat in the seat where Pei Yin had just sat.
The moment Gu Cunxi approached Wang Chen, Xiao Peiyin's heart tightened. She walked forward and wanted to hold her back, but Gu Cunxi signaled her to stop.
"Boss Wang, I'm sorry. Director Fu had some urgent matters tonight. I hope my people didn't neglect you." Gu Cunxi said with a cold smile, his tone apologetic.
Xiao Peiyin felt warm in her heart, and her heart palpitated when she heard the words "my people"
Wang Chen was flattered and quickly waved his hands and said, "No, no..."
"That's good." Gu Cunxi leaned towards Wang Chen, resting his elbows on the back of his chair, his long legs raised, and said with a seductive smile: "Is my coming... not disturbing Mr. Wang?"
Wang Chen's eyes suddenly panicked and he said, "It's an honor for Mr. Gu to come. How could I bother you?"
“It’s my honor too.”
Gu Cunxi nodded humbly and said, "Mr. Wang knows that Nansheng Technology attaches great importance to this cooperation with your company. Since Mr. Fu is busy with something, as the general manager, I have come here specifically to apologize to Mr. Wang."
Wang Chen sat aside and did not dare to relax. Although the woman in front of him looked gentle, the coldness in her eyes made him feel cold.
"Mr. Gu, you are too serious. I don't deserve your apology."
"In the final analysis, it's because we didn't take good care of you. We left you here alone. It's really wrong. After what happened today, I will go back and teach Mr. Fu how to treat guests!" Gu Cunxi nodded slightly to express his apology.
"How about this, I'll drink three cups as punishment for my employees. I hope Mr. Wang doesn't mind."
After that, Gu Cunxi picked up the wine glass that Pei Yin had just drunk from, filled it with wine, and drank it all. After three glasses of white wine mixed with the red wine just now, his stomach began to burn.
Seeing Gu Cunxi drinking like this, Xiao Peiyin bit her lips tightly, feeling heartbroken.
Wang Chen couldn't hold back his expression anymore, so he picked up the wine glass and started drinking. He didn't notice that during this time, Gu Cunxi took out a bank card from the lining of his suit on the back of his chair and put it in the briefcase behind Wang Chen.
On the way here, she imagined countless possibilities, even the worst one, and everything was ready before she walked into the door of this box.
"Mr. Gu, you have a good alcohol tolerance." Wang Chen put down his glass and gave a thumbs up.
"This good alcohol tolerance was also forced by others. If I didn't have a good alcohol tolerance, I'm afraid I wouldn't dare to go to Mr. Wang's wine table." Gu Cunxi sneered, with something hidden in his words.
Wang Chen was stunned for a moment, vaguely feeling that this sentence implied something, and quickly forced an awkward smile and said: "Boss Gu, even if you come to my table, I won't dare to force you to drink."
Gu Cunxi snorted coldly: "Some wines can't be poured carelessly. Does Mr. Wang know why?"
"I would like to hear more details"
"For example, giving someone who shouldn't be given alcohol will cause trouble." Gu Cunxi stared at Wang Chen with a chilling sneer on his lips.
Xiao Peiyin stood aside and looked at Gu Cunxi with gentle eyes. This sense of security made her heart warm, and the fear just now disappeared.
"Boss Gu, these words..." Wang Chen understood the meaning behind the words and his voice became hoarse.
"Mr. Wang, do you know that some things can be lost in just a moment?" Gu Cunxi played with the wine glass in his hand as if nothing had happened, with an unbreakable coldness in his eyes, completely different from the person he was just now.
"Mr. Gu means..." Wang Chen was unable to react to the meaning of Gu Cunxi's words and her gradually cold eyes, and his face was full of doubts.
"Do you want to know?" Gu Cunxi smiled and said with gritted teeth. Then she took out her cell phone and made a call. On the other end was Lin Ru'an, the general manager of Vanke Group.
Because she had evidence of Vanke's illegal land transactions, the outcome of this phone call was clear. In fact, with Vanke's cooperation, she could have used the evidence in her hands to ask Lin Ru'an to hand over the Chengnan Park project to Nansheng. It was just that Gu Cunxi was unwilling to use such means...
After the phone call, the atmosphere in the box froze instantly. Gu Cunxi picked up the suit jacket on the side, stood up and walked to Xiao Peiyin's side, turned around and looked at Wang Chen with a chilling smile on his lips.
Soon, a quick phone ring broke the silence in the box. It was Wang Chen's phone.
"Lin... General Lin"
Gu Cunxi didn't know what the people on the phone said, but he could guess from Wang Chen's increasingly frightened expression.
After hanging up the phone, Wang Chen let his hands fall down helplessly.
"Mr. Wang, I think you understand what I mean now."
"Mr. Gu... Mr. Gu, I shouldn't have offended your employees. Please don't let Mr. Lin fire me... I can't lose this job."
"Don't be nervous," Gu Cunxi waved his index finger, "I'll just make another call!"
Wang Chen didn't expect Gu Cunxi to let him go so easily. He suddenly raised his head, his eyes full of surprise.
But he misunderstood. This call was to the police station.
When the police arrived, Gu Cunxi accused Wang Chen of asking for a bribe and then reported the bank card number in his briefcase. Wang Chen naturally denied it, but telling the truth would be considered sexual harassment, and having it on the record would have a bad impact. Neither side could justify it.
He claimed it was a frame-up, but his words were completely unfounded. He then claimed he didn't know the password, proving he had no knowledge of the bank card at all. Gu Cunxi refuted this on the spot, stating the password was already written on the back of the bank card. Upon verification, the amount was confirmed to be 500,000 yuan. After giving a statement on the spot, Wang Chen was taken into police custody for investigation...
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The author has something to say:
Both drunk driving incidents were for Xiao Peipei
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The plot about soliciting bribes is completely fictitious and does not conform to the actual situation.
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