Chapter 26 Dinner Together
Before Qi Chenyan could speak, the chairman added another incentive: "Yu Li is a great contributor to our station, so she has to go. She should at least give this old man some face, right?"
Yu Li didn't want to go; she had always declined the dinner invitations from the station whenever possible.
What she dislikes most is sitting at the same table with leaders, because not only is there a lot of drinking culture at these tables, but drinking is also unavoidable.
Xu Hui knew that Yu Li disliked drinking culture, and that she herself was highly capable in her profession, so she would usually decline any dinner invitations for Yu Li if she could.
However, since the chairman himself has spoken, Xu Hui can't bring herself to refuse, unless she doesn't want to work there anymore.
Yu Li knew she couldn't refuse this time. Having finally managed to invite Qi Chenyan, she naturally wanted to seize every opportunity to please him and gain more favor.
She had even made preparations, booked a restaurant, and ordered the dishes, and was afraid that Qi Chenyan would not agree, so she made sure to bring Yu Li along.
At the age of the chairman, he was a very shrewd person, and he could easily see that Qi Chenyan had a special feeling for Yu Li.
Although it's unclear what their relationship is, as long as Yu Li is there, Qi Chenyan probably won't refuse.
"I'm sorry, I have official business to attend to."
Qi Chenyan refused first, and then refused on Yu Li's behalf: "Miss Yu was frightened today and worked at a high intensity. She probably needs to rest more than I do."
"Since the dinner is already arranged, please make yourselves at home. I will stay a little longer."
With just a few words, Qi Chenyan gave a clean rejection.
The chairman's smile vanished, but he forced one. "That's such a pity. If there's another opportunity next time..."
Before he could finish speaking, Qi Chenyan glanced at his watch and then gave Yu Li a look out of the corner of his eye.
Yu Li, as if sensing something from a telepathic connection, stepped forward and said, "Director Qi, let me see you off."
"Chairman, I'll see Director Qi to his car first."
Qi Chenyan has already specifically mentioned Yu Li, so it doesn't matter whether Yu Li is present or not. The main thing is Qi Chenyan; if he's not there, then there's no point in having this dinner.
"Take good care of Director Qi."
At the same time, the chairman whispered to Yu Li, "If there is an opportunity, please invite Director Qi to visit our station. I have great faith in your professional abilities, Yu."
"You're still young, you have plenty of opportunities for promotion and salary increases. If you can seize those opportunities, you might become the youngest leader in our station, right?"
Is this a case of giving a sweet treat followed by a slap, a combination of kindness and severity?
To say how he could become chairman, his shamelessness is truly unmatched by anyone else.
Yu Li gave a professional fake smile: "I will work hard, but Director Qi is very busy with official duties. It is already a great honor for him to come today, but I really don't know if there will be such an opportunity in the future."
"But I believe that under the wise and capable leadership of our chairman, our Blue Sky TV can also become a top player in the industry, relying solely on our professional business capabilities!"
Yu Li deliberately raised her voice when she said the last sentence.
This immediately put the chairman in the spotlight of the great man, leaving him with no suitable reason to find fault.
As she left the station, Yu Li patted her chest dramatically.
"You scared me to death! Luckily you reacted quickly and refused, otherwise the dinner party would have been so boring and formalistic."
Qi Chenyan's tone was unusually domineering: "Even if you agree, I won't let you go."
Yu Li let out a soft "Ah".
Qi Chenyan sighed: "You're going to be a mother soon, so you should be a little more mature and try to avoid smoking and drinking."
Yu Li feigned disappointment and said, "Oh, is that so? I thought you were just trying to be nice to me and wanted to have dinner with me, which is why you refused."
"You looked at my phone?"
Yu Li tilted her head, blinking in confusion.
Qi Chenyan's tone carried a hint of mockery: "Otherwise, how would you have known that I had already made a reservation at the restaurant?"
Yu Li belatedly realized that Qi Chenyan was indirectly inviting her to dinner.
She was just joking, but when Qi Chenyan formally invited her to dinner, she felt a little embarrassed.
Although they are a legally married couple, their relationship is currently like that of strangers who just met through a blind date, barely better than friends, and not even close friends.
Yu Li casually adjusted her hair, feigning modesty. "So, Mr. Qi, are you inviting me on a date?"
Qi Chenyan discovered that his little wife always seemed to add a little bit of fun to their ordinary life.
At least, people around him would never dare to make such jokes, whether at work or in life.
But Yu Li didn't seem afraid. She didn't seem afraid of him at all, and treated him as an equal. This was a rare and novel experience.
"Would Miss Yu like to have dinner with me?"
Qi Chenyan made a very gentlemanly and elegant gesture of invitation.
Yu Li's heart beat two seconds faster, which was shameful.
This man is simply too much; he knows how to use his good looks to seduce other men.
"Alright, then I'll reluctantly give you a chance. I'll treat you, you pay."
Qi Chenyan chuckled softly.
He booked a Chinese restaurant. The elegant environment gave Yu Li a sense of comfort and tranquility as soon as she entered.
Well-dressed waiters greeted them at the door and led the way for the two.
As Yu Li walked along, she hardly saw any other guests, but many of the private room doors were closed, and there were shoes placed outside, which was enough to show that there were people inside.
However, the soundproofing is excellent; you can't hear a thing when you pass by the entrance, which suggests it's a very private and upscale restaurant.
"I used to have time to eat at this restaurant often with friends, and the food was pretty good."
Qi Chenyan explained and handed the menu to Yu Li, "Order whatever you like."
Yu Li glanced at the menu casually and saw that the dishes cost at least three digits; she almost dropped it because her hand trembled.
At this price, Yu Li feels that eating one meal here could buy her a year's worth of VIP membership at a hot and sour noodle shop.
It's no wonder Yu Li has long hair but short-sightedness; she comes from an ordinary family, her parents are divorced, and she has lived with her grandmother since childhood.
The first thing she learned from a young age was independence.
If she falls down, she should get up quickly. Her parents won't feel sorry for her, but her grandma will worry.
She had to earn her own tuition fees. Her parents had each started new families, and she was just an extra person.
Every penny she spends is earned with her own hard work, so she rarely spends extravagantly in her daily life. Her biggest expense is probably buying a house with her best friend.
Even though it was Qi Chenyan's card that was used, she still felt bad for a long time.
"I have a membership card here, it would be a waste not to eat here."
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