"Xiao Gang."
Gao Mei leaned close to Li Xiaogang's ear and whispered, "The Nokia N73 seems to cost over four thousand yuan. Is Douyin's salary really that high? That guy named Du Lei said he'd buy it for his dad, and he can afford it?"
"His salary is indeed quite high."
Li Xiaogang answered truthfully: "Du Lei is in charge of Douyin's business promotion. In addition to his basic salary, he also receives a commission. I remember Lao Chen mentioned it once before. Du Lei's salary in September seemed to have exceeded 10,000 yuan."
Gao Mei was taken aback.
Salary over 10,000?
Back in 2007, let alone part-time college students, even white-collar workers in large companies probably couldn't earn such a high monthly salary.
For a time, Gao Mei's desire to work at Douyin became even stronger.
"Xiao Gang, you've already spoken to Chen Feng, haven't you?"
"say what?"
Li Xiaogang asked a question he already knew the answer to.
"They just assigned me to Douyin and put me in charge of finances!"
Gao Mei moved her chair closer to Li Xiaogang, almost pressing herself against him.
“You are Chen Feng’s best brother. As long as you ask, he will definitely agree.”
Following the script Chen Feng had taught him, Li Xiaogang said, "Not yet, I plan to talk to him tonight."
"Then what are you waiting for? Tell me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Feng stood up.
"Old Zhao, Old Du, I'm going back to my room now. You two enjoy your drinks and make sure you keep our distinguished guest company."
Zhao He and Du Lei both nodded.
"Don't worry, boss."
"Mission accomplished!"
Gao Mei was taken aback, thinking to herself, "Isn't today Douyin's internal team building event? Who brought this VIP guest?"
Before she could figure it out, Zhao He and Du Lei walked up to her with their wine glasses in hand.
"Sister-in-law, it's a pleasure to meet you."
"Sister-in-law, I wish you and Xiaogang a long and happy marriage. Come on, let's have a toast."
Gao Mei then realized that the distinguished guest Chen Feng was referring to was actually herself.
"No, no, I can't drink anymore."
Gao Mei quickly waved her hand.
Not long after dinner began, Douyin's employees lined up to toast her, as if they had planned it in advance. She felt embarrassed to refuse, so she could only grit her teeth and drink one glass after another.
So much so that her mind was foggy, and she could feel her tongue wasn't working properly when she spoke. If she drank any more, she would definitely get completely drunk.
Zhao He said with a stern face, "Sister-in-law, you've already drunk with everyone else, but you won't drink with the two of us?"
"Yes, sister-in-law."
Du Lei chimed in, "You're really not giving us any face."
"I... I didn't mean to disrespect you."
Gao Mei pursed her lips. "Okay, I'll drink it."
After saying that, she picked up her wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
"My sister-in-law has such a huge capacity for alcohol!"
Zhao He immediately laughed and said, "Come on, let's have another drink."
"Senior Zhao, I've had enough to drink, I really can't drink anymore."
Gao Mei shook her head like a rattle-drum.
"Sister-in-law, you are too modest."
Du Lei blinked. "This is nothing! You look fine and in great shape. You haven't even had your fill yet. A few more drinks won't be a problem."
"Forehead……"
Gao Mei subconsciously turned her head, wanting to ask Li Xiaogang for help.
But Li Xiaogang, who was just next to her a moment ago, had somehow moved in front of Chen Feng, and the two were talking quietly to each other, without even glancing at her.
Gao Mei was about to explode. "You bastard! Didn't you see someone trying to force me to drink? Not only did you not help me fend off the drinks, but you actually 'ran away'?"
But Gao Mei swallowed the words back before she could say them.
Perhaps Li Xiaogang is "working" to get himself into Douyin?
"Alright, since you two are so kind as to insist, I'll have another drink."
Gao Mei filled her glass with wine and drank it all in one gulp.
"readily!"
Du Lei gave a thumbs up, "Sister-in-law is truly a heroine who is just as capable as any man. Come on, let me toast you again."
"I...I really can't drink anymore..."
Gao Mei's speech became slurred.
"Old Zhao, Old Du, forget it."
At this moment, Chen Feng, who hadn't "had time" to leave, said, "Gao Mei is not one of us from Douyin, so it's normal that she can't hold her liquor like us."
Upon hearing this, Gao Mei immediately perked up.
What did Chen Feng mean by that?
Does implying that you can't hold your liquor mean you can't get a job at Douyin?
"Who...who said I can't hold my liquor? Open your eyes and watch closely!"
After saying that, Gao Mei opened a bottle of beer, too lazy to pour any more into the glass, and started chugging it straight from the bottle.
"Gurgle, gurgle..."
Before long, Gao Mei finished the entire bottle of beer.
Gao Mei, who was already unable to hold her liquor, lost her last bit of consciousness and collapsed onto the table with a thud, losing consciousness on the spot.
Seeing this, Chen Feng shrugged, thinking to himself, "I only used one trick to provoke you, and you've already given up? You're no good either!"
"Great, great, the plan was a complete success. Xiao Gang, let's have a drink, you two."
In high spirits, Chen Feng picked up his wine glass again and held it out to Li Xiaogang.
"Aren't you leaving already? Why are you still drinking with me?"
Li Xiaogang plopped down in the chair, muttering reluctantly.
"You're getting more and more awesome!"
Chen Feng feigned anger and said, "I'm still your boss, aren't I? I offered you a drink and you didn't drink it, fine, but I'm standing while you're sitting. Do you think that's appropriate?"
"You're such a busybody."
Li Xiaogang stood up carefully, but he pressed his lower abdomen tightly against the edge of the table, as if afraid of being seen.
Chen Feng, being a man himself, understood instantly.
"Holy crap! You couldn't hold back anymore? Are you serious?"
"Shut up! If you dare spout any more nonsense, I'll fight you to the death!"
Li Xiaogang threatened, baring his teeth.
His embarrassing situation was discovered, and he was so ashamed that he wished he could disappear into the ground.
"This is the key to the room, fourth floor, 410."
Chen Feng took out a key and handed it to Li Xiaogang, then pointed at Gao Mei and said, "Go ahead and do whatever you want. It's just you and her on the entire fourth floor."
Li Xiaogang took the keys and hurriedly put them in his pocket, feeling a mix of anticipation and reproach for Chen Feng's flamboyant and obvious intentions.
With so many people present, Chen Feng even instructed Zhao He and Du Lei to get Gao Mei drunk...
I'm afraid I've become like Sima Zhao, with everyone knowing my thoughts.
Actually, Li Xiaogang was overthinking it.
Gao Mei was Li Xiaogang's girlfriend, and she deliberately created the impression that she and Li Xiaogang were very close. No one could have imagined that in the past few days, it would have been a luxury for Li Xiaogang to even see Gao Mei.
Therefore, the topic of breaking Gao Mei's "white moonlight" halo is indeed a bit beyond Li Xiaogang's capabilities.
Fortunately, Gao Mei was already completely drunk, which gave Li Xiaogang a huge opportunity.
Whether Li Xiaogang chooses to address this issue is up to him.
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