Chapter 487 Zeng Wenjie's Situation (10K)
It was not until the next day that Zeng Wenjie told Yan Xinyi that he was about to board a plane to Yanjing, which was a perfect time difference.
Yan Xinyi said, "I'm at work. I'll treat you to dinner after I get off work."
Zeng Wenjie said, "Don't worry. I have to visit some leaders, so I may not be able to have dinner with you."
Yan Xinyi asked, "You still have so many connections in Yanjing?"
"My senior brother introduced me to some of their old leaders and asked me to visit them," Zeng Wenjie said truthfully.
Yan Xinyi secretly admired Zhuang Aimin in her heart. He really treated Zeng Wenjie as his direct descendant and even introduced him to his old leader.
"Be careful that Jiucheng Capital may retaliate against you." Yan Xinyi said.
"I wish they would come and play a trick on me, to see who has more fun." Zeng Wenjie smiled disapprovingly.
Yan Xinyi said, "Okay, let's get busy first. We'll meet again after we're done."
Zeng Wenjie first went to the first branch of Snacks in Yanjing. He did not go in to disturb them, but watched from a distance for a while. The business was pretty good and there were always customers.
The main reason is that Snacks is Panic keeps launching various joint marketing methods, which makes customers unable to stop. If they want to collect some peripheral products, they need to participate in the lottery many times.
Walking on the streets of Yanjing, when passing by the doors of some shops, you can hear the song "Floating to the North" playing on the speakers inside.
This song is indeed very popular. Zeng Wenjie received a lot of copyright share, and it has been on the charts for a long time. It is still popular until now, and you can often hear the song offline.
This is a song that is deeply loved by the people who have moved to Beijing, and it fully describes their hardships and sufferings.
After visiting the various leaders that Zhuang Aimin asked him to visit.
When they saw Zeng Wenjie, they were all very happy and showed their love for talent.
It is rare to find such capable and visionary young people. The key is that they are not rebellious and appear very humble.
Zeng Wenjie also wanted to be rebellious, but in this environment, that was tantamount to seeking his own death. If he behaved better and said more nice things, he could live a more comfortable life. There was no need to make himself unhappy.
Some reporters also used leading questions to ask him to make some negative remarks, but he never paid any attention, which made the officials have a better impression of him.
To be honest, he really hates the saying "If you think something is not done well, you should build it instead of complaining about it or criticizing it", but now he is the one who says it the most. It is disgusting to say it, but he still has to act it out. Moreover, this saying has really inspired many young people to be positive.
You should speak according to your position. Zeng Wenjie has a deeper understanding of Gu Long's saying "Once you enter the world of martial arts, you have no choice."
After visiting the whole place, I was exhausted when I returned to the hotel.
But fortunately, there is a docile Qin Yixuan who comes here to serve him after work, so it is not too bad.
Tomorrow is the time for the interview.
According to inside information, the interview is just a formality, and all you have to do is say some nice words. The final evaluation will still depend on your achievements and the committee.
These are just nice words. Zeng Wenjie no longer needs to ask Feng Xiao to write for him all the time. After all, he is young and has a strong learning ability. He has more or less learned some of the key points and can already do it with ease.
However, for content that fits the spirit and theme of the conference and emphasizes depth, Feng Xiaoshen has to be the one to deliver it herself, and Zeng Wenjie can just be a ruthless reading machine to reap the praise.
"Dealing with leaders is the most tiring. You have to be respectful and humble at all times, use honorifics when speaking, and sit upright. It's really exhausting at the end of the day." Qin Yixuan has been doing this for a few months and is very familiar with this whole process. He couldn't help but complain.
"It's not good for you to see through it so quickly. What if you get bored?" Zeng Wenjie said.
Qin Yixuan said: "If you are tired, come and work for you."
Having said that, she will definitely not give up her current job because she is the kind of person who likes to stand in the spotlight and get attention, as can be seen from the way she dances freely on the dance machine.
Some people work in the system and are tired but happy. Qin Yixuan is in such a state now.
After resting for a while, Zeng Wenjie asked Qin Yixuan to take him out to see the night view of Yanjing.
Qin Yixuan is also quite familiar with the surrounding situation and is very comfortable acting as a tour guide.
"Let's come and watch the flag-raising ceremony tomorrow morning," said Zeng Wenjie.
"Okay." Qin Yixuan said immediately. She was secretly happy in her heart that she could finally do something more meaningful with him.
In the early morning, I came out of the hotel and arrived at the square. There were already many tourists waiting to watch the flag-raising ceremony.
Qin Yixuan found the best spot and stood there with Zeng Wenjie, waiting for the flag-raising ceremony.
Since she started working at Yanjing, she has wanted to come and see it, but she has been unable to do so. She is very busy and tired every day. It was not until her family came to visit Yanjing recently that she endured the fatigue and took her family to see it.
This time she came with Zeng Wenjie, which made Senior Qin feel completely different.
After watching the flag-raising ceremony, Qin Yixuan took Zeng Wenjie to have a special breakfast and did not trick him into drinking soy milk. This is really conscientious.
After Qin Yixuan went to work, Zeng Wenjie rushed to the interview.
After arriving at the place, show the relevant documents to enter, ask along the way, and find the interview location.
There were already quite a few people sitting in the corridor. They were all the nominees this year, both men and women, but most of them were in their thirties, and the youngest was in his twenties. He was the only one who looked so young that he looked visibly tender.
"It's Zeng Wenjie, the hottest college student entrepreneur right now. He started his business right after entering college and has now achieved great success!"
Someone recognized Zeng Wenjie and immediately started talking to the people around him.
Zeng Wenjie heard the faint discussions and couldn't help but feel happy in his heart. Being young was his advantage, and his identity as a college student was the icing on the cake.
At half past ten, the interview began and those whose names were called went in for the interview one by one.
Those who were waiting were a little anxious, but Zeng Wenjie was relatively calm. Anyone who can reach such a height must have a certain degree of arrogance!
He felt that with his achievements and the donation to education from the Zeng Wenjie Foundation this year, winning the award was a sure thing.
Moreover, Chongshan Province has already promoted him to be the first person to help develop the tourism industry in his hometown. At such a young age, he has been made into a signature figure of the province.
It was Zeng Wenjie's turn to go in. There were three judges sitting inside, one woman and two men, all of them were older.
The beginning is about some formal issues, just say some nice formal words.
Until the female judge named Lin Ying said nonchalantly: "Then, Mr. Zeng Wenjie, when you donate to education for charity, are your purposes and motives pure?"
This question was a bit sharp and impolite. Zeng Wenjie frowned and asked, "Can you tell me what's not simple about it?"
Lin Ying crossed his hands on the table, raised his chin slightly, and said, "You named each of the donated teaching buildings 'Zeng Wenjie Teaching Building'. Isn't this a deliberate attempt to gain fame and reputation?"
The two judges next to her couldn't help but look at Lin Ying in surprise. They didn't expect that the questions she asked would be so sharp.
After all, who doesn't want to gain some publicity when doing charity? Doesn't asking this question sound a bit murderous and deliberately targeted?
Zeng Wenjie's face also turned cold, realizing that the other party might be targeting him.
"Why don't you answer?" Lin Ying asked.
"Okay, I'll tell you now why I did this. Because, I thought that if any problem occurs in any teaching building donated by me, resulting in any accident, I cannot shirk responsibility. Everyone can find me with the six words 'Zeng Wenjie Teaching Building'!" Zeng Wenjie sneered loudly.
This was the answer that Principal Gu gave when facing questions from reporters. It directly slapped the faces of a group of haters, and from then on, no one dared to criticize him anymore.
The two judges were stunned after hearing this, and a hint of admiration appeared on their faces.
Lin Ying raised her eyebrows slightly. She didn't expect Zeng Wenjie's answer to be so powerful, which made her fall into silence for a moment.
Lin Ying said, "Okay, I'll accept your statement for now. Next question..."
"What do you mean by tentatively agree? This is what I think and what I do." Zeng Wenjie replied expressionlessly.
This judge named Lin Ying targeted him, but he would not tolerate it. He would directly give her a big reward and would not play Tai Chi with her. He did not have the time for that!
Lin Ying said coldly, "Mr. Zeng Wenjie, I want you to recognize the current situation. You are here for an interview, not to preside over the review! Your poor attitude towards the review will affect the committee's personal impression of you."
Zeng Wenjie leaned forward slightly, feeling a sense of oppression. He said with a forced smile, "I can't just let him do what Shi De did. I'm a young man. If anyone tries to get ahead of me, I only have one way to deal with him—"
"Hit him, hit him, hit him, hit him again, and see his skin turn and his face swell up."
The two judges said nothing, their eyes rolled up and looked at the ceiling, as if they couldn't hear what they were saying.
Lin Ying couldn't help but yelled angrily, "How dare you! Don't think you can be so arrogant just because you've made some achievements. You're only nominated now, not selected. So why are you so arrogant now? What will happen when you're selected?!"
Zeng Wenjie said, "It's not me who's arrogant, it's you. Did I offend you, and why are you targeting me like this? As a judge, if you can't even guarantee fairness and objectivity, what kind of judge are you?"
Lin Ying's expression was particularly gloomy. He said slowly, "I will record what you said truthfully into the file."
Zeng Wenjie sneered and said, "Then please record what you said truthfully. Otherwise, I'll find a reporter to expose it! I happen to have a close partnership with Penguin, so the front page of Penguin News is always ready for me."
He is not afraid of these threats. The other party is targeting him so much, what else can he expect except to break up with him?
What's more, he is just a judge and has no right to act like a good boy.
After saying this, he stood up and asked the other two judges with a pleasant expression, "Do you have any questions, judges? If not, I'll be leaving first!"
The two judges shook their heads and said nothing, their attitude rather indifferent.
Zeng Wenjie smiled and turned away.
Lin Ying took a deep breath and said to the two judges, "See? This is the attitude of this young man. He doesn't take us seriously at all."
The two judges didn't say anything and didn't respond at all. Lin Ying wanted to cause trouble for Zeng Wenjie himself, and there was no need for them to get involved. They could just evaluate him truthfully. Whether he would be selected or not would be left to the committee members and leaders to decide.
However, they also felt that Zeng Wenjie was probably doomed. Lin Ying was targeting him so much, and he was young and couldn't help himself, so there would probably be some negative impact.
Seeing Zeng Wenjie coming out with a not-so-good look on his face, the candidates in the corridor couldn't help but whisper to each other.
Just now, they vaguely heard the female judge inside getting angry, and also heard Zeng Wenjie responding loudly.
I didn't hear exactly what happened, but it was obvious that they were arguing.
A candidate walked up to Zeng Wenjie, smiled sinisterly, and whispered, "You offended Young Master Lin and still want to win the award? Go admit your mistake, maybe there's still a chance."
Zeng Wenjie was stunned, looked at him, and said, "Where did you come from? Are you talking to me?"
The candidate didn't expect the other party to speak so rudely. The corner of his mouth twitched and he sneered, "Country bumpkin, you have no manners at all. No wonder Young Master Lin wants to teach you a lesson."
Zeng Wenjie smiled and whispered in his ear: "Your mother is dead."
He has always been good at attacking and never defending. He almost said this during the interview just now, but he thought that cursing like this would definitely leave a bad impression in the eyes of the other two judges, so he endured it.
Now, someone jumps up and attacks him right in the face, and there are no judges present. How can he endure it?
"Country bumpkin, you... forget it. I won't bother with people of low quality. You have no chance this year anyway!" The candidate named Xu Sheng sneered.
"Your mother is dead." Zeng Wenjie only said this one sentence, and he said it with a smile, but it was extremely lethal.
Xu Sheng instantly felt his defense was broken. He clenched his fists and really wanted to hit his face full of smirk.
Zeng Wenjie moved his face forward, meaning to let him hit him.
But Xu Sheng wasn't that impulsive, so Zeng Wenjie said, "If someone scolded me like that, I'd give him two slaps, you piece of shit."
After saying this, he turned and left, not giving Xu Sheng a chance to curse back.
Xu Sheng was a little confused. When he came to his senses, Zeng Wenjie had already walked some distance away. He wanted to chase him and curse him in anger, but he felt it was too cheap.
Who would have thought that a young billionaire with a net worth of billions would have such a foul mouth?
Zeng Wenjie walked outside, sat down casually by the flower bed, then took out his cell phone and called Feng Xiao.
"Xiao, I'm in trouble. There's an old woman named Lin among the judges who is targeting me. I guess she's a relative of Lin Dong?" Zeng Wenjie said with a sigh.
"Really? Why is she targeting you?" Feng Xiao felt very unhappy after hearing this and asked.
She treated Zeng Wenjie as a development game. Every time she saw Zeng Wenjie win an award or an honor, she would feel a strong sense of accomplishment.
But now, someone is acting as a stumbling block to hinder Zeng Wenjie's progress, which makes her very unhappy!
It would certainly be more fulfilling to succeed after going through some hardships, but if you directly engage in shady dealings, it would be simply disgusting.
Zeng Wenjie explained the situation to Feng Xiao, then said jokingly, "Looks like there's no chance of making the top ten in the country this year. This idiot is going to ruin it, unless I apologize to The9 Capital right away."
Feng Xiao said coldly, "I know their morals too well. Even if you apologize to them directly, they'll just treat you like a monkey! We can just not take this award and do something better to slap these people in the face."
Zeng Wenjie said, "I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. That's why I'm calling you."
Feng Xiao said, "Why should I be disappointed? As long as you can make money while standing still and achieve success along the way, I will be very happy."
Zeng Wenjie said, "Okay, I'll be back in two days, we'll talk then."
Feng Xiao said, "Hang up, I'm still busy."
After ending the call with Feng Xiao, Zeng Wenjie did not feel unhappy at all. Getting sulked because of a villain would only ruin his own life.
He wanted to quickly launch WG overseas this year, and then rely on "Hollow Knight" to attract a wave of overseas players, build a good overseas user base, and lay an important foundation for the "Dark Souls" project that has already been launched.
Once he earns foreign exchange, no one can steal his prize even if the king comes!
"Damn Lin Dong, I'll teach you a lesson later." Zeng Wenjie thought.
Then, he racked his brains and could recall some bad things about Jiucheng Capital, but exposing them would not have much effect.
The best way is to use some dirty tricks and let the big guys personally take care of them.
After all, Lin Dong is also a member of that top circle. It is really difficult to shake him without using some dirty tricks and being tough on yourself.
After all, Feng Xiao had never thought about revenge.
This woman is quite vindictive and still remembers the time Zeng Wenjie slapped her at the dock.
I was chewing on my cigarette butt and thinking about something when I received a call from Yan Xinyi, asking, "How was the interview?"
"Not very good. One of the three judges has the surname Lin. I guess he is related to Lin Dong and is targeting me." Zeng Wenjie said.
"Oh, I guessed it wouldn't be that easy! Um... are you free? Teacher Sa from our General Administration is hosting a program recently. I heard that you came to Yanjing and wanted to ask you to record an episode." Yan Xinyi said.
"Please apologize to Teacher Sa for me. I don't want to record any programs recently. Let's talk about it when we are free." Zeng Wenjie said.
Zeng Wenjie is not too interested in recording programs or anything like that. After all, that kind of appearance is not a formal occasion and it has no effect other than entertaining the audience.
If he was asked to give a speech at an official conference, he would go happily no matter how busy he was.
Yan Xinyi smiled helplessly after hearing this and said, "Okay, then I'll reply to Teacher Sa."
Zeng Wenjie said: "Yeah."
After returning to the hotel, Zeng Wenjie called Zhuang Aimin again and told him what he had encountered.
Zhuang Aimin's breathing became heavy after hearing this. He was obviously a little angry. He said hatefully, "Are you hindering the development of Chongshan because of personal grudges?"
Zeng Wenjie is undoubtedly a major factor in the development plan of Chongshan Province. Promoting him as a flagship figure is, of course, a hope that he wins as many awards as possible.
Moreover, he was promoted by Zhuang Aimin. The more brilliant his achievements are, the more Zhuang Aimin will gain.
"I will find someone to handle this matter. Don't let it affect your mentality. In Yanjing, they can't cover up everything." Zhuang Aimin said coldly.
"Okay, senior brother!" Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.
My good senior brother is a little angry, which is a good thing, but don’t underestimate the influence of the provincial governors in the capital.
Zeng Wenjie sent a message to Qin Yixuan saying that he had something to do and asked her to go back to her residence and have a good rest today.
Qin Yixuan did feel tired these two days, and when he heard Zeng Wenjie say this, he agreed.
Then, Zeng Wenjie naturally made an appointment to meet Yan Xinyi.
But Yan Xinyi did not come alone, she brought Teacher Sa with her. He was smiling and immediately came up to shake hands with Zeng Wenjie after seeing him.
Yan Xinyi smiled helplessly and said, "Don't blame me. Teacher Sa insisted on coming to see you and trying to convince you personally."
Zeng Wenjie shook Teacher Sa's hand and said, "Teacher Sa, I've heard a lot about you. I'm your fan, and today we finally meet."
Teacher Sa said, "Mr. Zeng, you're exaggerating! Everyone in the General Administration is your fan! Whenever you have news, everyone's always the first to discuss it. Your 'Village BA' and 'Village Super' are absolutely amazing. Once those two ideas came out, Chongshan Province's tourism industry took off!"
Zeng Wenjie just smiled. He was just relying on his cheating skills to repeat what others had said.
"Today's meal is on my table. What would you like to eat, Mr. Zeng?" Teacher Sa asked politely.
"Teacher Sa, we agreed that I would come. Why are you taking the lead again?" Yan Xinyi said unhappily.
Teacher Sa waved his hand and said, "Xiaoyan, you often interview Mr. Zeng, so you have plenty of opportunities to treat him. But it's different for me. I've only just met Mr. Zeng!"
Yan Xinyi smiled at Zeng Wenjie and said, "Look, it's not that I don't want to treat you, but Senior insisted on snatching it away, and I couldn't win."
Zeng Wenjie jokingly said, "You're looking forward to it, aren't you?"
Yan Xinyi curled her lips and raised her chin without saying anything. It was rare to see a bit of girlish arrogance in her capable and elegant appearance.
Teacher Sa finally chose a stir-fry restaurant in the alley. He was familiar with the place and ordered several special dishes to treat Zeng Wenjie. He also brought some wine with him, and the restaurant happened to be open at that moment.
The big host personally invited him and gave him a lot of face, so Zeng Wenjie, the freeloader, felt embarrassed.
"Mr. Zeng, look, this is the case. I have a program I'm planning, and you're not really suitable for it. But I also have an interview assignment, and I can't find anyone to invite. Why don't you do me a small favor and help me complete this assignment?"
After three rounds of drinks, Teacher Sa finally drew his sword and explained his purpose.
Yan Xinyi signaled Zeng Wenjie with her eyes to do as he pleased.
China has a drinking culture. Once you drink wine and eat food, and the alcohol is a little bit high in your head, you really feel embarrassed to refuse.
Teacher Sa said, "In recent years, the authorities have been paying more and more attention to online games. Although they make money, some people still think they are poisoning young people. You are a promising young person now, and you happen to be making games..."
Teacher Sa let slip some information, suggesting that Zeng Wenjie shouldn't easily get involved in the gaming industry. This caused dissatisfaction among some of the older, more conservative leaders who had previously valued him. However, Yan Xinyi's article clarified WG's ambition to go overseas and earn foreign exchange, which finally made those leaders feel comfortable again...
The information revealed by Teacher Sa was something Zeng Wenjie had never known before, which made him feel a tightness in his anus.
As expected, if you want to wear the crown, you must first bear its weight!
It seems that few red-top businessmen have a good ending...
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Yan Xinyi deeply. He didn't expect that the information he gave for the purpose of playing with ambiguity would save his life?
If Yan Xinyi had not thrown out WG in time, the ultimate goal was to go overseas and earn foreign exchange, I'm afraid the crackdown would have come soon.
Yan Xinyi couldn't help but be slightly startled, then frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, "Teacher Sa is right. For example, within the General Administration, there are leaders who really dislike online games. When parents complain, they generally hold the manufacturers directly responsible and don't often ask for the specific reasons."
Zeng Wenjie grimaced when he heard this. If he couldn't earn any foreign exchange, he would probably be hit hard.
But fortunately, they recruited Hidetaka Miyazaki ahead of time. I believe that this great god, together with Feng Ji and Yang Qi, two tough guys who pioneered the history of Chinese 3A games, will definitely be able to create a "Dark Souls" that surpasses the original "Dark Souls". Harvesting foreigners should not be a problem...
Steam is acting like a fool now, and Valve's slow-paced approach has also made players very dissatisfied. WG is bringing a large number of high-quality games overseas, and it will definitely be able to compete with it.
The most crucial thing is to see how Penguin can handle the overseas recharge channels.
"In recent years, the conflicts between schools, parents and online games have become increasingly serious. An anti-addiction system was introduced in 2005, but the results have been mediocre," said Teacher Sa, shaking his head.
"Okay, Teacher Sa, then I will do this episode with you. I will also propose some ways and methods to prevent minors from becoming addicted to games and spending money recklessly in games..." Zeng Wenjie said thoughtfully.
Zeng Wenjie has always presented the image of an entrepreneur with integrity, responsibility and vision. It is hard for him not to doubt that the information revealed to him by Teacher Sa was not deliberately arranged by some big boss.
There is no way to deal with people in the power circle. You have to tread on thin ice and be cautious.
Teacher Sa happily patted Zeng Wenjie on the shoulder and said, "Well done, Mr. Zeng. You faced difficulties and problems head-on without shying away. No wonder so many leaders admire you! I hope that after this episode, those leaders will have a better impression of you."
Zeng Wenjie smacked his lips. After listening to what Teacher Sa had revealed, he felt a bit complicated.
Yan Xinyi seemed to sense his brief confusion and could not help but say gently, "It's inevitable. No one can have smooth sailing."
Zeng Wenjie was just struggling in his heart, and this struggle came from his pretentiousness. It's good to get something for free, but don't think that it's free if it's given by the official. All free gifts have a price tag already.
"Let's add each other as friends on QQ. I will send the file to you later, and we will complete this task the day after tomorrow!" Teacher Sa said with a smile.
"Sure, Teacher Sa." Zeng Wenjie handed the trumpet to him.
The large account is almost idle. The more it is used, the higher the risk of exposure. For the time being, I should just play the role of "Tolstoy" well.
Zeng Wenjie felt helpless too. He accompanied Teacher Sa to do this show, and people would probably say that he "eats with the bowl in his hands and smashes the pot when he puts it down."
I'll call Tony Ma later and have a good communication with him to avoid any conflicts. After all, games are the most profitable project under Penguin.
After the meal, Teacher Sa was a little tipsy and had a pleasant conversation with Zeng Wenjie.
Teacher Sa asked, "Mr. Zeng, how does it feel to achieve financial freedom at such a young age? How can you spend all that money?"
Zeng Wenjie was startled, then he remembered the famous scene between Jack Ma and Teacher Sa, and couldn't help coughing and said, "Actually, I'm not interested in money!"
After hearing this, Yan Xinyi turned her head and spat out the drink in her mouth, feeling as if she was choked by Zeng Wenjie's extremely Versailles words.
The smile on Teacher Sa's face froze instantly, and Zeng Wenjie said, "Don't you also think that being recommended to Yenching University is just average?"
After hearing this, Teacher Sa coughed twice, wondering how Zeng Wenjie could see through his inner thoughts of pretentiousness.
Zeng Wenjie spread his hands and said, "I'm not interested in money. I don't even touch it. After making so much money, I'm not happy! My happiest time was probably when I was in junior high school. Every day at noon, I would ask my grandma for fifty cents to buy a bottle of soda. If she was in a good mood, she would give me one dollar and fifty cents, so I could even buy a bottle of Coke."
“…”
Teacher Sa didn't want to talk anymore.
Yan Xinyi also felt that Zeng Wenjie's pretense was a bit outrageous, and the strong smell of sex was almost overflowing from him.
Teacher Sa sighed and said, "Mr. Zeng really has some of Mr. Wu Liu's style, which makes me, Sa, feel inferior! I have a great time today, so I will take my leave first. You and Xiaoyan, the two young people, can chat for a while."
After saying this, Teacher Sa bowed and left, perhaps because he felt choked by Zeng Wenjie's aggressive tone.
Zeng Wenjie couldn't help but turn his head to look at Yan Xinyi and said with a smile: "Was I that obvious just now?"
Yan Xinyi said, "The richer a person is, the more obvious it is when they say something like this!"
Zeng Wenjie said, "But the poorer a person is, the more people look down on them when they say something like that, right?"
Yan Xinyi thought about it and felt that this made sense, so she smiled helplessly and said, "So, was the time when you got 1.5 yuan really the happiest time?"
Zeng Wenjie shook his head and said, "No, the time we spend together is the happiest."
Yan Xinyi was startled and said, "Didn't Coke cost 1.5 yuan back then? You couldn't buy a Coke for 1 yuan."
Zeng Wenjie said: "For example, right now, being with you, Xinyi, isn't it very happy?"
Ever since that date for dinner and singing, Zeng Wenjie no longer called her "Sister Yan" but called her by her name, but Yan Xinyi never said anything.
Even Yan Xinyi was a little aroused by Zeng Wenjie's sudden earthy love talk. She was stunned for a moment, her face slightly red, and she gently adjusted the hair by her ear without leaving any trace. She smiled and said, "A man like you who is so rich and so good at talking to girls is really dangerous. If you are not careful, you will fall for him, right?"
Zeng Wenjie smiled, then changed the subject, sighing, "I really didn't expect Teacher Sa to reveal such important information to me. Tell me, was he determined to meet me and reveal this information at the behest of the boss, or was it simply his own idea?"
Yan Xinyi hesitated for a moment, then reminded him, "As a colleague, and he's my senior, I shouldn't let you speculate about him. But, I think it's most likely the former..."
Zeng Wenjie nodded and said, "Great minds think alike. I think so too!"
He spoke with a bit of excitement, and took the opportunity to grab Yan Xinyi's little hand and hold it tightly.
Yan Xinyi just thought in her heart that the bastard really knew how to seize the opportunity. Although it was a bit presumptuous, it was hard to find fault with it. In addition, she already had a good impression of him, so she found it difficult to dislike this behavior.
"'True Man' is about to be released. Don't forget your promise to me. Go watch the movie with me then." Yan Xinyi said with a smile.
"Don't worry, I will basically fulfill what I promised." Zeng Wenjie said seriously.
"It's still early, why not have a couple of drinks?" Yan Xinyi chuckled.
"Sure, you find a place." Zeng Wenjie said.
Yan Xinyi found a small bar with an elegant and quiet environment, ordered a few drinks, and then explained to Zeng Wenjie: "The reason why I didn't drink just now is because I have established a persona of not drinking at work. Otherwise, it is easy for a girl to suffer if she drinks."
Zeng Wenjie nodded to show his understanding. Drinking parties are inevitable in the workplace, and the only way to avoid it is to establish an image of not drinking from beginning to end.
Especially for girls, if someone gets drunk and puts their hand on your leg, do you scold them for being a hooligan? Or do you pretend not to know? What if they push you even further? What then?
"So, no one in the company knows that you can actually drink?" Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.
"Yes, anyway, I've never drunk in front of them. Even if I did and someone smelled me, I would just say I was accompanying someone to a social event and accidentally got the smell of alcohol on me. No one would delve into it." Yan Xinyi raised her glass. "As the host, I'll drink first as a gesture of respect and apology for the poor hospitality."
After saying this, she drank most of the mixed wine in one gulp, her expression as usual, and it turned out that she had an extraordinary alcohol tolerance.
Women are naturally able to drink a lot, so Zeng Wenjie rarely competes with girls in drinking. Winning is not worth boasting about, and losing is embarrassing.
"Xinyi can drink a lot, let me join you." Zeng Wenjie said, holding up the wine glass.
"Hmm?" Yan Xinyi stretched out her slender fingers to press the rim of the cup, preventing him from lifting it. "You just drank white wine, so take your time now. I happen to have a day off tomorrow, so I can take you to climb the Great Wall and visit the Forbidden City! Speaking of which...your Forbidden City series is selling so well, but as the boss, you've never been to the Forbidden City, right?"
Zeng Wenjie thought about it and realized that he had never been there. Before college, he was a country bumpkin who had never been out of the province.
Yan Xinyi smiled and said, "If you let Marennia's customers know, they might beat you to death. What's the inspiration from the traditional culture of the Forbidden City?"
Zeng Wenjie couldn't help but smile, and said helplessly: "I went to an interview today, and someone targeted me. I'm afraid I'm going to be rejected. Can't I just have a few sips of wine to keep quiet?"
Yan Xinyi said, "It's not certain. It depends on whether Mr. Zhuang is willing to make an effort... You should have told him about it, right?"
Zeng Wenjie nodded, and Yan Xinyi said, "That's a really good test."
"Isn't that a bit presumptuous? My senior brother and I are close friends, so I dare not play any tricks." Zeng Wenjie said.
Yan Xinyi said, "It's enough to cheat on others, but it's not enough to cheat on me."
The two clinked glasses and both felt that after this meeting, their relationship was much closer than when they were together in Fengzhou before, and they dared to talk and laugh about some more sensitive topics.
Zeng Wenjie did not take the opportunity to suggest playing a game of "Truth or Dare", as this was too low-level for a woman of Yan Xinyi's level.
What she enjoyed more was the pleasure of chatting and laughing with a successful and powerful man like Zeng Wenjie, rather than playing some stupid games.
Zeng Wenjie is now considered a half-knowledgeable person, so he must be clear about this matter. Therefore, he only chatted with Yan Xinyi without even holding her hand.
After a few drinks, both of them were slightly tipsy.
"Let's go. I'll take you back to the hotel. After all, you're a stranger. If you get lost, I'll have to pick you up at the station." Yan Xinyi smiled and picked up her small shoulder bag.
When she stood up, she staggered just right, and Zeng Wenjie took the opportunity to support her, and she also took the opportunity to hold on to him.
What a pair of dogs.
Yan Xinyi smiled and said, "If someone gets photographed, that would be really fun, huh?"
Zeng Wenjie said, "You're just having too much fun. It's not a good reputation to be a sugar daddy."
"Tsk!" Yan Xinyi glared at him. "Tomorrow, please tidy up as well, so no one can see it."
Zeng Wenjie nodded. As a detail-obsessed person who was obsessed with details like the little umbrella was flushed down the toilet, how could he not notice such a small thing?
This place was not far from the hotel where Zeng Wenjie was staying, so Yan Xinyi walked back slowly with him arm in arm. They talked and laughed along the way, and the atmosphere was harmonious. They could both feel that strange subtlety and tacit understanding.
There was clearly no move that crossed the line, but Zeng Wenjie felt really happy?
The emotional value provided by Yan Xinyi is of the kind that moistens things silently. It is too top-level. Men of lower levels and realms probably cannot get it at all.
"We're here. You can go back. I'll take a taxi from the roadside. See you tomorrow morning. I'll take you to eat fried liver." Yan Xinyi let go of her hands and said.
"Okay, see you tomorrow." Zeng Wenjie said.
"Well, get up early, otherwise, we might not be able to make it to the schedule! Besides, I think there is a 40% chance of rain tomorrow. I wonder if the weather will be favorable?" Yan Xinyi said, walking to the side of the road, ready to take a taxi.
Zeng Wenjie turned around and walked into the hotel without even looking back.
Yan Xinyi glanced at him quietly a few times, and seeing that this real man never looked back, she couldn't help but mutter a few words in her heart and cursed him a lot.
However, after getting in the taxi, she recalled the subtle interactions they had just had in the bar. Although there was no physical contact, the occasional eye contact and tacit conversation made her smile unconsciously appear on her face.
(End of this chapter)
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