She walked calmly to Cheng Ji's seat and sat down, crossing her legs, exuding a domineering aura.

The fierceness in his eyes remained unchanged.

"Didn't he say he couldn't do it? Why don't you come?" She said in a cold tone, "Let me hear what you plan to do?"

Seeing her attitude, the shareholders present dared not speak to her face.

Everyone was speechless and unable to speak.

Cheng Ji pulled an empty chair from the side and placed it next to Shangguan Qing.

"Why are you here?" He was a little confused and uneasy. "I'll ask Li Yang to arrange a driver to take you back."

Just leave the troubles to him.

Shangguan Qing poured himself a glass of white wine from the wine glass he had used and drank it all in one gulp.

"I also have an engagement tonight." She glanced at his face which was red all the way to his neck, and her eyes darkened.

The two of them were whispering to each other as if no one was around. Several shareholders who already disliked Shangguan Qing could no longer suppress their anger.

The shareholder who was the most angry just now started to show off his power again under the influence of alcohol.

"I say, woman, why do you meddle in men's affairs every day? Do you think it's unfair for you to stay at home to wash clothes, cook and be your canary?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the room suddenly became quiet with only the sound of everyone's breathing.

Even the smell of alcohol in the air became strong and nauseating.

Shangguan Qing held up the wine glass, shook it gently, and concentrated on forming a vortex in the glass with his penis.

She is the person in the whirlpool, gradually sinking to the bottom.

Cheng Ji's face darkened instantly, his eyes half-narrowed, like a wild wolf with a ferocious look, about to hunt its prey.

"I advise you to apologize to her immediately," he said in a low voice.

The situation was awkward and difficult to control.

The tall and thin shareholder next to him changed his expression slightly, and quickly covered the mouth of the drunk shareholder, but he did not appreciate it.

"Why are you pulling me? I...I have to say it!"

He stood up, supported his waist with one hand, and pointed at Shangguan Qing.

"Don't think that just because you're good-looking and hooking up with Cheng Ji you can boss me around!"

He took another sip of the liquor and continued, "You are responsible for this matter, so you have to take the blame! Give me the money—"

"ah!"

Just as he was groaning in admiration, he was suddenly hit on the back of the head.

If it weren't for the weight, I would have lost my balance and fallen down.

The man covered his head and looked back, "Cheng Ji, you..."

He put down his hands, which were covered in blood.

The man was completely panicked and half sober.

"Call an ambulance! Call an ambulance for me!" he shouted in shock.

"Bear with it! You won't die yet." Cheng Ji said.

Shangguan Qing was surprised for a moment by his action.

This was the first time she saw Cheng Ji like this. No, it was the second time. The first time was when he was dealing with Qin Hao in the hotel.

Cheng Ji calmly put down the bottle of Moutai in his hand and walked to Shangguan Qing.

As if telling them invisibly that she was under his protection.

"Am I in such a good mood right now that you have forgotten what kind of person I am?" He spoke in a low voice, the shock in his voice was self-evident.

In Beijing's upper class circles, Cheng Ji is a living devil.

Just because he chooses to solve the problem peacefully doesn't mean anyone can act wildly over him.

"I can choose you to be my partners or shareholders, but I can also make you lose the position at any time."

He placed his hands on the dining table and cast a vicious look at the shareholders present. "Let me remind you again that I did have your help in starting from scratch, but that doesn't mean I can't do it without you."

Over the years, the returns the group has brought them have more than ten times.

What's the point of acting so arrogantly in front of him now?

The shareholder closest to him who had remained silent all this time spoke up, "We don't mean to embarrass you, but if this trend continues, Cheng Group will go bankrupt."

They are in their forties and fifties, and apart from relying on Cheng's dividends for retirement, they have no other investments.

So there is no way anything could go wrong with it.

"Let's not talk about whether we will go bankrupt or not. Even if that happens, can you use her as a shield?" He sneered, and was even speechless for a moment.

Cheng Ji took Shangguan Qing's hand without saying a word and left the private room.

"Are you sure you want to break up with the shareholders?" Her eyes fell on his back and his hand holding hers, and her heart skipped a beat. "What about the group? Isn't this the result of your hard work for so many years?"

Cheng Ji suddenly stopped in his tracks, and Shangguan Qing had no time to react, as his forehead hit his back unexpectedly.

"hiss--"

He turned around and rubbed her forehead. His movements were gentle and with little force, and were as warm as a spring breeze.

"You shouldn't think about these things." He said gently, "You are the victim. Leave it to me."

He continued to lead Shangguan Qing out of the restaurant.

But at the restaurant entrance, someone was already waiting for Shangguan Qing.

When Cheng Ji saw Mu Cheng leaning against the front of the car smoking, she looked at her with a little disappointment in her heart.

"Is he waiting for you?" he asked again, "Are you going to have dinner together tonight?"

"No..." Shangguan Qing wanted to explain.

But reason told her: his misunderstanding would allow him to let her go faster, which was a good thing for Cheng Ji.

"Well," she took a deep breath and changed her tone, "He and I are not officially together yet."

Cheng Ji looked at her meaningfully and let go of her hand in disappointment.

"I thought you would be different from others," he said self-deprecatingly, "it turns out I misunderstood. I wish you happiness, Shangguan Qing."

That’s right, he is a lonely man, how can he dare to expect someone to stay by his side?

Others are not fools.

When Shangguan Qing saw his lonely expression, his mood inexplicably sank to the bottom.

Li Yang had just paid the bill and walked to the door when he saw the tug-of-war between the three people. In order to avoid bringing trouble to others, he chose to stay away.

Mu Cheng noticed from the corner of his eye that Shangguan Qing and Cheng Ji walked out together.

I even saw the whole process of the two people holding each other's hands and then releasing them.

He pressed the tip of his tongue against his back teeth and walked over.

"Let's go. I'll take you back." He looked at Shangguan Qing, "Or do you want to visit Cheng's house tonight?"

He deliberately mentioned Cheng's house.

She knew clearly that the relationship between her and Cheng Ji was very awkward, and now that it was brought up, the atmosphere between them became even more awkward.

Shangguan Qing glared at Mu Cheng, then looked up and said goodbye to Cheng Ji, "I'm going back first, Li Yang, come here."

When Li Yang heard her calling him, he immediately trotted behind the two of them.

"Miss Shangguan, please go ahead," he said.

"Send him back to Cheng's house and send me a message when you arrive." She instructed, "Ask Uncle Yan to cook..."