Although Director Huang's words were undeniably correct, Hu Yiming genuinely didn't want his actors to suffer this undeserved misfortune. He was about to suggest that he drink in Yan Keyi's place. After all, he had a pretty good alcohol tolerance, so drinking a little more wouldn't be a big problem.
However, Jiang Ning was faster than him.
"We are very grateful to Director Huang for valuing our Yiyi, but our Yiyi is indeed too young to drink. So, as Yiyi's manager, I will punish myself with three drinks to toast you. I hope Director Huang won't be angry with our Yiyi."
After hearing Jiang Ning's words, Director Huang finally smiled.
This was actually the first time Jiang Ning had spoken like this.
But everyone has to learn to do things the first time. Since she has already decided to protect Yan Keyi from the storm, she should at least learn these things.
Seeing Jiang Ning like this, Yan Keyi actually felt very uncomfortable.
Yan Keyi wants to become an actress and a star to gain the favor of others, but she doesn't want to see Jiang Ning force himself for her sake.
Jiang Ning sensed Yan Keyi's guilt and discomfort. However, after giving her a reassuring look, Jiang Ning picked up his wine glass and headed towards Director Huang.
Next time, it's best not to let Yiyi know about this. Jiang Ning thought to himself.
Just as Jiang Ning had predicted, once the question was raised, everyone else came up to offer a toast. "Yan Keyi is too young to drink, right? Then her manager will drink."
If it weren't for the people from "The Long Spear" who were there to help them and speak up for them, they probably would have been even more reckless.
Jiang Ning usually only drinks occasionally, not much. But this night, she was indeed quite drunk. However, when others came to toast her, she could only drink one glass after another.
Because she knew that if she didn't drink it, then Yiyi would have to bear the consequences.
It's better to suffer in silence than to suffer alone.
"Sister, please don't drink anymore."
Seeing Jiang Ning go from being uncomfortable at first to becoming more and more skilled, Yan Keyi felt increasingly uneasy. She didn't want to become a burden to Jiang Ning.
She really didn't want to see Jiang Ning like this.
"It's okay, Yiyi. I'll pretend to throw up later, and you help me out. Then we'll sneak away. I've already spoken to Director Hu, and he'll cover for us."
Jiang Ning could see the worry and guilt in Yan Keyi's eyes. But she wasn't completely indifferent; she was aware of the situation.
It's because Yan Keyi's current status isn't high enough. If she were high enough, who would dare to force her to drink? However, Jiang Ning will try his best to help Yan Keyi reach a higher stage.
"Everyone, Sister Ning is really not in a good state right now. I'll take her to wash her face first."
Although Jiang Ning had made arrangements, Yan Keyi couldn't help but worry seeing how unsteady Yan Keyi's steps were. Having already been cared for by Jiang Ning all night, she wanted to be a little more assertive in this matter.
Of all the people present, only Director Huang might have genuinely intended to get the girl drunk; the others were simply following orders and no one really wanted to get a young girl drunk.
Seeing Jiang Ning's state, they exchanged glances with Director Huang and then dispersed.
After the crowd dispersed, Yan Keyi helped Jiang Ning and led her out.
Not long after the two left, Director Huang also took the opportunity to leave the private room.
Before going home, Yan Keyi took Jiang Ning to the restroom to wash his face. The taxi wouldn't arrive for a while, so they decided to let him sober up first.
"Yiyi, I'm fine. You don't need to worry."
Jiang Ning felt a little weak and needed Yan Keyi's help to walk, but she was still conscious and guessed that she was just a little unsteady on her feet because she had drunk too much. Jiang Ning didn't take it seriously.
Because he was still conscious, Jiang Ning could sense that Yan Keyi was in a very bad mood.
While inside, Yan Keyi could still act obedient and well-behaved, but now that no one is around, it's obvious she's throwing a tantrum.
But Yan Keyi didn't respond to Jiang Ning's overtures. She was indeed a little unhappy, but she was also easy to coax; a few words wouldn't make her happy again.
Helped into the bathroom, Jiang Ning braced herself on the sink with one hand and scooped up a handful of water with the other, wiping it on her face.
Under the warm yellow light, Yan Keyi noticed that Jiang Ning's body was flushed with a drunken blush. Normally, Yan Keyi would have deliberately teased him, but now, she really couldn't muster any romantic thoughts. She just wanted to take this drunkard Jiang Ning home as soon as possible so he could get some rest.
She can still pretend to be fine now, but she'll definitely have a headache when she wakes up tomorrow.
After washing her face, Yan Keyi led Jiang Ning downstairs. When they got to the lobby, Yan Keyi realized she hadn't taken her coat. Although the temperature in L City was warmer than in S City, it was still cold at night in the middle of winter.
Fortunately, there were sofas in the hotel lobby for people to wait and rest. After confirming that Jiang Ning could manage on his own, Yan Keyi asked the lobby manager to help take care of him. Only then did Yan Keyi put Jiang Ning down and get up to return.
Jiang Ning could remain sober when there were people talking around her, but now that there was no noise, she felt her consciousness becoming somewhat scattered, and her body involuntarily warmed up. She wondered if this was normal after drinking.
Jiang Ning didn't know how long Yan Keyi had been gone when she felt someone sit down next to her. She tried to turn her head to see who it was, but her head felt heavy and she didn't have the strength to lift her body.
Even when drunk, Jiang Ning remained silent, yet still exuded a powerful aura.
"No one would be so bored as to come up to me, would they?" Jiang Ning thought to himself.
However, after the person next to him sat down, he remained silent, and with his mind completely blank, Jiang Ning didn't pay any attention to him.
She didn't know how much time had passed when the person beside her seemed to move. It felt like a warm breeze was blowing past her ear, and someone was speaking in her ear.
Jiang Ning didn't hear it clearly.
"I have other resources that I can provide to Yan Keyi. As for the rest, it depends on your performance."
Jiang Ning vaguely recognized that this was the meaning.
"Oh…"
Jiang Ning didn't speak, but chuckled softly. She seemed to know who this person was.
It turns out this person was after her from the very beginning, not Yan Keyi. No wonder she felt uncomfortable with the way he looked at her and Yan Keyi from the start.
Actually, he wasn't looking at Yan Keyi, but rather at her.
However, she didn't think that she needed to go through other people's hands to secure resources for Yan Keyi.
Her smile conveyed disdain and contempt for the assistant director. But Director Huang interpreted it as her agreement.
He loved the feeling of this unattainable beauty being brought down from her pedestal.
But just as he reached out to embrace Jiang Ning, someone's hand stopped her.
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