Chu Hongyu recognized the greasy man as a partner of the Ning family, surnamed Luo, who owned the second largest shipping group in Hong Kong.
Since Cha Shenlou interfered, causing problems at several overseas ports and shipping routes for the Ning family last year, the Ning family has been cooperating with him on new shipping routes.
Now, Roche Shipping is one of Ning's most important partners.
Chu Hongyu cursed the old lecher in her heart, but maintained a polite smile on her face: "Hello, Chairman Luo, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please take care of me."
The other party clearly had no intention of stopping there; his greasy fingers intentionally or unintentionally brushed against Chu Hongyu's waist.
Chu Hongyu subtly turned to the side, skillfully avoiding his touch, picked up a glass of champagne and took a small sip, concealing the disgust in her eyes.
“Just call me Robert. Miss Chu is so beautiful, calling me ‘Miss Chu’ is too formal.” Robert said, taking another step closer.
His greasy voice seemed to drip oil: "When did you stop working for Ning Bingyu? Come work for my company, and I'll give you a director position, how about it?"
He said with a smile, "That Ning Bingyu is stingy. He only gave such a stunning beauty an assistant position. What a waste!"
Chu Hongyu smiled insincerely: "Thank you for your kind words, Chairman Luo. I am doing very well at Ning's. I have learned a lot at Ning's. I am very grateful to Young Master Ning for giving me this opportunity. I have no plans to change jobs for the time being."
Robert looked her up and down, as if to strip her naked, but a hint of contempt flashed in his eyes—
"Miss Chu, do you really think highly of yourself? You don't actually believe that just because Cha Meiling and Ning Bingyu broke up, you have a chance to take their place, do you?"
"The position next to Young Master Ning is not one that just anyone can hold onto. I advise you to take advantage of your youth and beauty and quickly find a good partner, lest you end up old and faded and have nowhere to cry."
Chu Hongyu's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.
She elegantly raised her glass, took a small sip, and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Chairman Luo is certainly well-informed, but you needn't trouble yourself with my affairs."
Not far away, Tony clenched his fists, wanting to go up and teach this reckless Robert a lesson.
Ning Bingyu raised his hand to stop him, "No rush, let's see how she handles it."
His tone was indifferent, but his gaze was fixed on Chu Hongyu. "She can't have someone protecting her forever."
Even though Ah Chao and Ah Juan were secretly protecting Chu Hongyu's safety, they could only deal with some trivial harassment or physical attacks.
But given the harassment involving important partners and the circumstances, Ning Bingyu was more interested in seeing how Chu Hongyu would handle it herself.
Robert became increasingly audacious, reaching out to put his arm around Chu Hongyu's shoulder, but she skillfully dodged him.
"Oh, it's pretty spicy? I like it!" Robert was clearly not expected Chu Hongyu to be so disrespectful, and his fat face was covered with a lewd smile.
He leaned closer: "What are you pretending to be so high and mighty for? What's so great about following Ning Bingyu? That little starlet from last time got a villa and several properties after following him for a short time. And you? You've been with him for so long and don't even have a car. You're really stupid!"
Chu Hongyu suppressed her nausea, looked at Robert's fat that was almost touching her body, and sneered inwardly.
However, he maintained an elegant smile, his tone carrying a hint of provocation—
“Chairman Luo is right, I don’t really have such lofty ‘ambition’ to marry Young Master Ning. Since Chairman Luo thinks so highly of me, why don’t you name your price and I’ll switch jobs to your side right away.”
Robert was taken aback by Chu Hongyu's words, and his eyes darted around for a moment.
His greedy gaze roamed over her, but his tone carried a hint of pain: "A million a year, how about it?"
Forget it, a million is a bargain to keep a beauty like that.
Chu Hongyu smiled sweetly, her eyes sparkling with charm.
"Chairman Luo is indeed very generous." She deliberately dragged out the last syllable, then changed the subject—
"However, I have a strange quirk: I like men who can drink a lot and are very masculine."
As she spoke, Chu Hongyu beckoned to the waiter, ordered several different kinds of strong liquor, and took two large red wine glasses.
In front of everyone, she mixed several kinds of liquor together and made two "special cocktails," each weighing a full pound.
Chu Hongyu raised one of the glasses of wine and looked at him with a smile: "Chairman Luo, I'd like to toast you. If you can finish this glass, I'll agree to work for your company with a million-dollar annual salary, and I won't go back on my word."
Robert's face instantly turned ugly as he looked at the bizarrely colored and pungent-smelling "cocktail."
He's in a bind, caught between a rock and a hard place. If he drinks it, he'll probably get alcohol poisoning.
He gave a stiff smile, trying to brush it off: "Miss Chu, you're joking, this wine..."
Chu Hongyu interrupted him, her tone charming yet carrying an undeniable firmness—
"Chairman Luo, are you scared? This isn't like you at all."
People around gathered around as if watching a spectacle, whispering among themselves. Robert felt his face burning.
If I don't drink, wouldn't I lose face? How will I ever be able to get along in this circle again?
He gritted his teeth, picked up the wine bowl, and cursed inwardly: "You bitch, you won't listen to reason, so you'll have to drink the penalty shot!"
Once I get my hands on you, I'll show you what I'm made of!
He took a big gulp, the spicy liquid sliding down his throat, making his internal organs feel like they were on fire. He couldn't help but cough, his face covered in tears and snot, looking utterly pathetic.
Chu Hongyu held another bowl of wine, looking at him with a smile, her eyes full of teasing: "Chairman Luo, this is just a sip, please drink slowly, I'm not in a hurry."
She took a small sip of her wine, her posture elegant, as if she were savoring some fine nectar.
Robert recovered and glared at her fiercely: "You little vixen, you're ruthless! But I'm not one to be trifled with either!" He took another gulp, his face turning red like a boiled shrimp.
He smiled grimly: "The actresses who used to be with Young Master Ning are with me now! I can give you far more!"
Chu Hongyu covered her mouth and chuckled, exuding charm: "Chairman Luo, you're joking. Who's with whom is none of my business. I just like being with men who are manly. You have a drink, and I'll have one with you, how about it?"
Robert froze, and before he could answer, Ning Bingyu walked over and quietly separated Chu Hongyu and Robert.
He raised his champagne glass and gestured to Robert: "Mr. Robert, long time no see. How's business lately?"
Robert secretly breathed a sigh of relief; at least he wouldn't have to drink that awful stuff anymore.
If he drinks any more of this, he'll probably die right here.
Robert immediately put on a smiling face, but his eyes remained fixed on Chu Hongyu: "Thanks to Young Master Ning, business is doing quite well. Young Master Ning is truly blessed, he's never short of beauties around him."
His tone carried a hint of jealousy, as if he were implying something.
Ning Bingyu smiled faintly, not responding, but instead steer the conversation toward business: "Chairman Luo, regarding the cooperation we discussed earlier, do you have any other thoughts?"
The two then discussed the details of the contract.
Chu Hongyu was an extremely intelligent woman. At this moment, she stood quietly to the side, occasionally chiming in with a few words, playing the role of an assistant very well, as if the confrontation with Robert just now had never happened.
Although Robert appeared to be discussing business with Ning Bingyu, his eyes kept glancing at Chu Hongyu, a greedy glint in them.
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