Chapter 50 She's Drunk
Lin Weiwei was startled. When she saw it was her, she quickly put down her chopsticks and said, "Yaoyao, you're here."
"Sister Weiwei, shall we have a chat?" Ruan Yao smiled at her.
The two sat down on the sofa in the corner.
Ruan Yao lowered her voice, "How did things go?"
Lin Weiwei's expression turned serious. She leaned close to Ruan Yao's ear and reported in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
“Su Mingyuan has been behaving very well at the company lately, with nothing unusual. There’s only one thing…”
Lin Weiwei paused, her expression somewhat worried, "Recently, he's been in contact with a big client, surnamed Wang, who I heard is in the building materials business. That Mr. Wang is particularly fond of gambling, and Manager Su has been accompanying him to secure his order."
“I found out that he only plays for small amounts each time, and the wins and losses are not significant. He is trying to win over that client’s project by catering to their preferences.”
Lin Weiwei's face was full of worry. "Although he's only playing small games and hasn't dared to touch big ones yet, I still feel... something's not right."
Ruan Yao's heart sank.
This is almost exactly the same trajectory as in my previous life.
That so-called "General Manager Wang" was a trap set by the Zhou family, luring the gambler Su Mingyuan step by step into an abyss of no return.
"Should you tell President Ruan about this?" Lin Weiwei looked at her worriedly. "I'm afraid he'll get more and more involved and do something irreversible."
“No need.” Ruan Yao shook her head. “Sister Weiwei, this is something you and I should keep to ourselves. Don’t tell anyone yet, especially my parents.”
Lin Weiwei was somewhat puzzled, "But, Yaoyao, gambling is no small matter. What if Su Mingyuan gets involved..."
“I know.” Ruan Yao interrupted her, looking at Lin Weiwei with clear and firm eyes. “I have my own plan. What you need to do now is to keep an eye on him, especially his company accounts and his authority to use the company seal. If he shows any sign of trying to use company funds or the company seal, tell me immediately.”
Lin Weiwei looked at Ruan Yao, her heart filled with doubts, but she still nodded solemnly.
"I see."
At the same time, on the top floor of the Hyatt Hotel, in the Zijing Pavilion.
Unlike the noisy team-building rooms downstairs, it was so quiet here that you could almost hear the tableware lightly clinking against the porcelain plates.
Huo Yanzhi sat in the main seat, his plate almost untouched.
Beside him, a gray-haired CEO, a business partner, was eloquently describing his grand vision for the new project.
"Mr. Huo, this collaboration between us is definitely a powerful alliance..."
Huo Yanzhi nodded slightly, picked up his teacup and took a sip. He looked focused, as if he were listening attentively, but his thoughts had already drifted far away.
"President Huo?" The business partner called out tentatively when he remained silent for a while.
Huo Yanzhi put down his teacup, his dark eyes regaining the sharpness and composure he displayed in the business world.
"President Lin's plan is very visionary." His voice was deep and steady, and he pointed out the core advantages and potential risks of the plan in just a few words, which made the other party nod repeatedly in admiration.
After a while, Huo Yanzhi got up.
"Excuse me, I'll be there for a moment."
He stepped out of the private room. The corridor was covered with thick carpets, which completely swallowed up all sounds.
Instead of going directly to the restroom, he walked to the window at the end of the corridor and took out his phone.
On the screen, Qin Feng had just sent a message about Ruan Yao's schedule for tonight.
[Boss, Miss Ruan is with Su Mingyuan tonight at the Peony Pavilion in the Hyatt Hotel. Should we send someone to keep an eye on her?]
Huo Yanzhi looked at the line of text, his eyes darkening.
*
Meanwhile, in the team-building private room.
After explaining all the details that needed to be noted to Lin Weiwei, Ruan Yao finished the last drop of fruit wine in her glass and felt a little dizzy.
“Sister Weiwei,” she said, rubbing her forehead and shaking the empty glass in her hand, “what’s the alcohol content of this fruit wine? How come it’s so strong?”
Lin Weiwei was about to say something when she heard this and a strange look appeared on her face.
"Fruit wine?" She glanced at Ruan Yao's glass. "There wasn't any fruit wine among the drinks we ordered tonight."
Ruan Yao was stunned for a moment.
She simply assumed it was because she couldn't hold her liquor well and didn't think much of it.
"Maybe it's just that I don't like the taste. Now that everything's settled, I'm going back."
“Oh, right,” Lin Weiwei said, as if she had suddenly remembered something, a grateful look on her face, “Yaoyao, I really have to thank you for what happened last time.”
She took a photo out of her bag and handed it to Ruan Yao. The photo showed a scene of devastation, with the foundation of a house vaguely visible.
“This is my hometown. The recent torrential rain triggered a landslide, flooding the entire village. My old house… was completely washed away.” Lin Weiwei still felt lingering fear as she spoke. “Luckily, I listened to you and sent the money to my mother in advance so she could stay in the city for a few days. Otherwise…”
The consequences would be unimaginable.
Lin Weiwei didn't finish her sentence, but Ruan Yao understood everything.
A warmth filled her heart; she had personally reversed the tragedy of her past life.
"It's good that you're alright." Ruan Yao patted her hand.
Just as Ruan Yao was about to leave, Su Mingyuan happened to walk over with a wine glass in his hand.
"You're leaving already? Play a little longer, my dear sister!"
"No, cousin, I have to get up early for work tomorrow."
"Alright, alright," Su Mingyuan didn't insist on keeping her and warmly put his arm around her shoulder. "I'll see you out. It'll be good for you to get some fresh air."
Without saying a word, he led Ruan Yao out, deliberately avoiding the main entrance they had come from, and led her to another quiet corridor.
"Cousin, this isn't the exit, is it?" Ruan Yao's head was getting increasingly dizzy.
"Yes, yes, this is the shortcut, it leads to the VIP elevator." Su Mingyuan said dismissively. "Alright, you can go by yourself, I'm going back."
He half-pushed and half-supported Ruan Yao and guided her forward. Her steps became increasingly unsteady, and her head felt as heavy as if it were filled with lead.
She wanted to ask for directions again, but when she turned around, Su Mingyuan had disappeared.
Ruan Yao began to realize that something was wrong.
Su Mingyuan usually pays great attention to these details and wouldn't be so perfunctory. Today, it seems like he deliberately made it impossible for her to find her way out.
Just as she was about to lose her balance, suddenly, a strong arm reached out from the side and firmly supported her other shoulder.
A gentle and familiar voice rang in her ear.
"Yaoyao? What are you doing here?"
Ruan Yao struggled to lift her head, and through her blurry vision, she saw a handsome and gentle face.
It is Shen Yu.
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