Chapter 132 plot advance
It is a skill for subordinates to accompany their leaders to drink, and it can be divided into several types depending on the person.
Wooden type: A typical rookie in the workplace, usually engaged in technical work, who often just focuses on eating when sitting at the table and rarely takes the initiative to toast the leader. At most, he will follow behind and have a drink when everyone is toasting.
The indifferent type: Most of them are old employees in the company. They often use excuses such as driving, taking medicine, allergies, and preparing for pregnancy to refuse to drink. Although they know that the four words that the boss hates to hear most at the dinner table are "drink tea instead of wine", they still "knowingly go to the tiger mountain".
Service type: They don’t drink much, but they have good eyesight. If the leader runs out of wine, they pour it for him. If the leader is drunk, they help him. If the leader can’t drive, they call a designated driver. Most of them are secretaries and assistants.
Sensible type: They are well versed in the ways of the world and never let the atmosphere around their leaders become dull. They would like to toast their leaders ten times during a meal and always say the same auspicious words. They often end with “I’ll drink it, you can do as you please”.
The type who takes the initiative: they do not show off when they first sit down to the table, but after a few drinks they start to act very righteous, some even going so far as to be more proactive than their bosses. Their classic catchphrase is - "I'll raise a glass".
There is no good or bad in how you behave at the dinner table, but it can reflect a person's character.
However, Chu Xianping does not belong to the above categories. If we have to describe him, he should be considered as the "calm type".
It was dark outside the window, but the pub was brightly lit.
With diners coming and going, Zuixiaolou was already becoming lively, but Wei Changtian's table was quite deserted.
The two of them had drunk quite a bit of wine and talked quite a bit, but it was basically Wei Changtian asking questions and Chu Xianping answering them, and the distance between superiors and subordinates was still very obvious.
We can't go on like this!
Wei Changtian took a bite of food and prepared to break through from a different angle.
"Brother Chu, I just heard from the waiter that there's a new brothel nearby, and it seems pretty good."
"Why don't we go for a walk after dinner?"
"ah"
Chu Xianping was stunned, shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Master Wei, I won't go."
"Hmm? Why, Brother Chu, do you have something to do later?"
"No."
Chu Xianping certainly couldn't say something like "I never go to a brothel" that would slap his leader in the face. After hesitating for a moment, he whispered, "I already have a crush on someone."
This is the topic I’ve been waiting for!
Wei Changtian was delighted and an expression of sudden enlightenment appeared on his face.
"Haha, I see! I was too abrupt."
"When is Brother Chu getting married? Remember to let me know when the time comes. I'll go to your wedding!"
“.”
Hearing Wei Changtian's familiar words, Chu Xianping was a little surprised at first, but soon a sense of loss surged in his heart, and finally he sighed softly.
If it were any other time, he would definitely not express his emotions so obviously.
But after drinking today, my vigilance is inevitably reduced.
"Huh? Brother Chu, why are you sighing?" Wei Changtian asked knowingly.
"this."
Chu Xianping was still a little conflicted.
He really wanted to talk about his troubles, but he felt that he was not yet that familiar with Wei Changtian.
However, Wei Changtian was not going to miss such a good opportunity to have a heart-to-heart talk, so he simply took the initiative.
"Brother Chu, you are probably sighing because of that woman."
“.”
Chu Xianping didn't say anything, which was considered as his tacit agreement to this speculation.
"Alas, heroes have always been tempted by beautiful women!"
Wei Changtian pretended to drink a cup of wine by himself, and said sincerely: "Brother Chu, what is the specific difficulty?"
"If you trust me, tell me. I might be able to help you."
"this"
Wei Changtian has said so much. If Chu Xianping still doesn't want to say anything, it means he "doesn't trust his leader."
He also took a sip of wine, and finally said slowly: "Master Wei, it's actually nothing serious, it's just that my sweetheart is going to marry someone else."
"What?!"
Wei Changtian's expression suddenly became extremely surprised.
Unlike before, this time he was not pretending, but was truly surprised.
According to the original novel, Chu Xianping's sweetheart will indeed be noticed by a wealthy businessman, who will forcibly take her as his concubine.
And it was because of this that Xiao Feng had the opportunity to take Chu Xianping to snatch the wedding.
There is nothing wrong with the plot, but this plot should have happened after the Chinese New Year!
How come it's early?
Could it be because Xiao Feng came to Shuzhou early?
This was the first time that Wei Changtian encountered a situation where the plot in the book happened ahead of schedule, and he inevitably thought about it for a while.
Seeing his reaction, Chu Xianping thought that what he said was too shocking, so he quickly explained:
"Sir, I don't actually have an engagement with that girl, or maybe it's just my unrequited love for her, you don't have to worry about it."
“.”
Wow, he is indeed the king of bootlickers.
Wei Changtian paused, collected his thoughts and asked softly, "Brother Chu, so that means that woman has no interest in you from the beginning?"
“It’s actually intentional.”
"Why would she marry someone else if she was interested?"
"She, she doesn't want to either, but she can't decide on this matter."
"Hmm? Listen to what Brother Chu said."
Wei Changtian "reasoned": "She was favored by those powerful people?"
Chu Xianping nodded with difficulty: "Yes"
"hiss"
Wei Changtian thought that there was no way back this time, the plot had indeed been advanced.
His face turned serious, and he suddenly said in a stern voice: "Brother Chu! I don't think you are the kind of person who would shrink back. Since you two love each other, why are you willing to give up your beloved?!"
"I"
Chu Xianping was stunned by this sudden accusation, then shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Sir, who would be willing to do this? But I am of low rank and power, what can I do?"
"Don't forget, you are also from Xuan Jingsi!"
Wei Changtian narrowed his eyes slightly: "Who is the other party?"
“.”
Chu Xianping had roughly guessed what Wei Changtian was going to do at this time. He was a little hesitant, but also vaguely expectant.
"It's the Guo family who are in the cloth business."
"The Guo family? Never heard of it."
Wei Changtian curled his lips arrogantly, then stared at Chu Xianping and said seriously: "Brother Chu, although we have only known each other for a short time, now that I know about this, I will not sit idly by!"
"What is yours will eventually be yours, just put your heart at ease!"
“.”
Although he was mentally prepared, when Chu Xianping really heard that Wei Changtian was going to settle the matter for him, he couldn't help but feel a wave of anxiety in his heart.
Excited and moved, confused and puzzled.
"Master Wei, why are you willing to help me?"
Why help you?
This question stumped Wei Changtian a little.
Only then did he realize that he had been too eager to get closer to Chu Xianping and had done too little groundwork.
But it’s not a big problem as long as the reasons are sufficient.
As for what reason is the most convincing, it is naturally empathy.
"Hey, Brother Chu, if that's the case, I won't hide it from you."
Gently putting down the wine glass, Wei Changtian turned his head to look out the window, his eyes beginning to become melancholy.
He seemed to be lost in sad memories, muttering, "Actually, I see myself in you."
"Sir, you mean..."
"Yes, I once had a beloved woman, but she was taken away by someone else."
Wei Changtian recalled "painfully": "I was too cowardly at the time and watched her become someone else's bride"
"Forget it, it's all in the past, drink!"
Trying hard to hold back the non-existent tears, Wei Changtian poured himself a glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp.
He was showing off his acting skills like crazy, and Chu Xianping was indeed fooled. Not only did all the doubts in his heart disappear, he even "figured out" a lot of things in an instant.
No wonder the rumors in Xuanjing Division have always been that Master Wei is a lecherous man who only cares about seeking pleasure all day. It turns out that he was hurt by love in the past, so he is so unrestrained now!
(End of this chapter)
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