novelzi Chapter 42 - Tong Wenjie Gets Drunk?!
Chapter 42 - Tong Wenjie Gets Drunk?!
Chapter 42: Tong Wenjie Gets Drunk?!
“Ding-dong!”
As the elevator reached the third floor, Tong Wenjie saw Su Bai standing at the elevator door. Without saying much, Su Bai stepped inside.
Tong Wenjie felt awkward, remembering the last time she got drunk.
Although no longer a young girl, Tong Wenjie managed a smile despite the situation and turned to Su Bai with a casual question.
“Su Bai, where are you headed?”
Su Bai already knew her destination—it was undoubtedly her company’s celebratory banquet.
This banquet, after all, was ultimately being held to thank him. However, Su Bai had no intention of sharing this detail with Tong Wenjie.
“I’m heading there too,” Su Bai replied simply.
“Really? That’s where our company is holding the banquet tonight. Looks like we’re going the same way—shall we go together?”
“Sure, let’s.”
Su Bai didn’t mind tagging along with Tong Wenjie. It was chilly at night, and riding a motorcycle wasn’t exactly the safest option.
The two quickly made their way to Tong Wenjie’s car. She opened the passenger door, and Su Bai slid in without much ceremony. Once seated, Tong Wenjie started the car, and they left Shuxiang Yayuan.
An hour later, they arrived at the venue for the banquet.
After parking, Tong Wenjie noticed her colleagues already waiting outside the hotel. Their boss, Raymond, was standing at the forefront, surrounded by a group of female employees.
Seeing this, Tong Wenjie felt uncomfortable. It seemed as if they were being presented as gifts to the investors.
Regardless of her feelings, Tong Wenjie knew she had to go over quickly. She was already late, a habit that had contributed to her demotion to assistant.
Tong Wenjie, planning to follow, was stopped by Raymond.
“Tong Wenjie, wait a moment. What’s your relationship with Mr. Su? How did you two arrive together?”
Still reeling from the revelation that Su Bai was their company’s investor, Tong Wenjie answered truthfully.
“He’s my son’s classmate. We’re renting his house. I just happened to meet him in the elevator and gave him a lift.”
Hearing this, Raymond relaxed.
Turning to her, he added, “Tong Wenjie, I know you’ve been struggling financially recently. While your performance has been average, I recognize your capabilities. I’m considering promoting you to Financial Director. What do you think?”
Before she could process this, Raymond walked into the hotel.
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At the banquet, Su Bai was the centre of attention as the key investor. However, being a high school student, he refrained from drinking and let the Roland staff enjoy themselves.
Meanwhile, Raymond plied Tong Wenjie with drinks, leaving her slightly tipsy. She approached Su Bai, curious.
“Su Bai, how did you become our company’s investor?”
“Just playing around. Had some spare cash, so I decided to invest,” Su Bai replied nonchalantly.
Tong Wenjie didn’t know how to respond. His reasoning was casual yet oddly convincing.
“I need to use the restroom,” she said before walking off unsteadily.
Su Bai noticed her wobbling gait and realized she’d had too much to drink.
As Tong Wenjie exited, Raymond put down his drink and followed her.
Watching this, Su Bai narrowed his eyes. He could guess what Raymond was up to.