I glanced at Ye Zhi again out of the corner of my eye, and I was certain that her attention wasn't on me at all; she was whispering something in her assistant's ear...
I felt inexplicably disappointed, but I forced a smile at the slightly balding man I was drinking with, and then downed the glass of baijiu in one gulp; almost without pausing, I poured myself another full glass...
Of course, I wasn't giving these people face; I was just extremely angry... Even though I knew in my heart that I had already lost the moment I started to get angry, I still couldn't control my emotions. I don't know if everyone is this contradictory, but I certainly am.
I even thought to myself: If I get really drunk and smash the whole table... she'll finally give me a second glance, right?
This idea is rather unethical and despicable... but if someone knew how I survived the past year and a half, perhaps they would understand me.
The more indifferent she was, the more I felt I wasn't worthy of her, and the more I felt I wasn't worthy, the angrier I became... and then it was a vicious cycle that repeated itself!
At this moment, Chen Jin asked me with great concern, "Are you sure you can handle it? If you can't, please don't push yourself. Drinking baijiu like this will cause trouble!"
"It's alright, let's just wait and see."
Despite what I said, Chen Jin was still worried. He asked the waiter to pour me a glass of water and make me drink it... During this process, he kept explaining to everyone present in a very humble voice, saying "I'm sorry" and "I apologize" several times in a row.
He was probably the only one who cared about me, but he was also the one with the least influence.
This is actually quite tragic... As strivers, we sometimes really have no way to challenge the authority established in a strict hierarchy. All we can do is grit our teeth and persevere. If we really can't hold on any longer, we just grit our teeth and swallow our bitterness... And this is what is called a sense of the big picture, behind which lies forbearance and blood and tears.
...
Finally, my cup was turned to Ye Zhi, who was also the last person in this round.
I held the cup in one hand and placed the other on my chest, trying to make myself feel more comfortable. I didn't try to act like we were complete strangers; I simply restrained myself, smiled, and said to her, "Ms. Ye, I wish your property development great success... I can't afford such a high-end complex, otherwise I really would like to buy one. I heard that the complex even has a heated swimming pool... Swimming is my favorite thing, so this swimming pool is perfect for me!"
The waiter poured Ye Zhi a glass of baijiu (Chinese liquor). She picked up the glass and said to me, "Thank you for your recognition of our project."
I laughed: "I still can't figure out Mr. Ye's tricks... I thought you would be polite with me and approve a discounted apartment for me... You could even fool me, I'm the kind of person who's easily fooled, and maybe I'll be happy for a few days after I get back!"
"If you really like this project, you can keep an eye out for related promotional activities."
After she finished speaking, her assistant behind her added, "It will be available tomorrow. As long as you pay in full, you can enjoy a 10% discount... If you are really interested, you can come to our opening ceremony to take a look."
I laughed and said, "For someone who is about to get married, buying a house is definitely a necessity... I will definitely find an opportunity to come and take a look after the opening. If they can give me a discount on top of the 10% off, I will definitely order one."
Only then did Ye Zhi look at me directly.
The most surprised was Cao Jinbo, who asked me, "You're getting married?... You're not kidding, are you?"
"I'm not kidding, who would dare joke about something like this!"
Who is it?
I remained silent, and Cao Jinbo looked at Chen Jin again, trying to get an answer from him.
Chen Jin replied, "You wouldn't know President Cao even if I told you... But she really is a good girl... Last year, when Michael's father was diagnosed with lymphoma, she gave up her studies, paid for his medical expenses, and took care of him until he was cured... It's perfect that Michael and she are getting married. They dated for three years in Shanghai, so they have a solid foundation of love!"
Cao Jinbo exclaimed, "These days, it's rare to see such a kind and loyal girl!"
Chen Jin laughed: "That's right... no wonder Michael is so lucky!"
Cao Jinbo then turned to Ye Zhi and said, "President Ye, Michael and this girl can truly be considered role models for young people... I have a suggestion: let's approve a discounted apartment for Michael. They're all friends, so consider it a wedding gift for him."
When Cao Jinbo said that, I became a little more aware... and it was at that moment that I truly realized that this banquet might be more complicated than I had imagined.
Ye Zhi smiled and then asked, "What level of discount do you think would show sincerity?"
"20% off... If Mr. Ye has no objections, then this matter is settled."
"If you feel that this favor is appropriate, I have no problem with it."
Cao Jinbo looked at me and laughed, "You really came to the right place for this dinner... Buying a house isn't like buying clothes. A 20% discount can really save you hundreds of thousands!"
I laughed too: "President Cao is truly a unique person. There are probably only a handful of people in the whole country who would give a discount as a congratulatory gift! ... But this idea is really good. You can still make money, and I can save money... Everyone's happy, everyone's happy!"
Everyone laughed along, but I couldn't quite describe the feeling in my heart... I just felt that this dinner party was a little strange, and I felt even stranger.
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