Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
When Zhang Ji heard Zhang Jingâs words, he said reluctantly, âAlright, let him drink the last glass later.â
Liang Xun had never thought of asking Jing Yao to call him to help him out, so when he picked up the call, he only thought that Jing Yao had something to ask him.
âYaoyao misses me?â n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Although she had indeed missed Liang Xun from the moment he left, Liang Xunâs tail would be wagging if she admitted it at a time like this.
Jing Yao said, âNo, are you going back to the hotel now?â
Liang Xun stood by the corridor window to answer the call. At this moment, the wind blew over. The alcohol he had drunk earlier had taken effect. His temples were throbbing and he felt a little dizzy.
It was just that his thoughts were a little slow, but he was still very clear-headed.
Hearing Jing Yaoâs words, he knew how to get to the point. âYaoyao, do you really not miss me? But 1 miss Yaoyao very much.â
Jing Yaoâs ears felt hot. She opened her mouth a few times but couldnât say anything. She just asked the question again. âAre you back to the hotel?â
Liang Xun chuckled. âWifey, are you checking up on me?â
Jing Yao was speechless.
Liang Xunâs skin was more than 10 times thicker than the city wall.
âJust tell me if you went back to the hotel.â
Her coy voice clearly sounded exasperated.
Liang Xun knew when to stop. His voice returned to normal. âNo, Iâm still at the dinner party.â
It hasnât ended after so long?
Liang Xun had attended dinner parties in the past, but it usually ended very quickly. With his status, no one could force him to drink and socialize if he was really unwilling.
âUm, are there women at the dinner?â Jing Yaoâs voice was much softer. If Liang Xun wasnât focused enough, he probably wouldnât have heard what she was saying.
Liang Xun chuckled. Jing Yao, who was probing carefully, was too cute.
He cleared his throat and muttered, âYes, there are two.â
Jing Yaoâs expression froze.
Not only were there women, but at least two?
âAre they pretty?â Jing Yao asked again.
The corners of Liang Xunâs mouth curled up even more as he continued to tease her seriously. â1 donât know. 1 didnât notice. 1 only know that they are not young. After all, sheâs a municipal leader and has a lot of experience. Perhaps they were quite good-looking when they were young?â
âHuh?â Jing Yao was stunned for a moment before she realized that Liang Xun was teasing her.
âDonât drink too much. Go back early. Goodbye.â Jing Yao quickly said this and hung up without giving Liang Xun time to react.
Liang Xun was in a rare daze. When he came back to his senses, he was amused and helpless.
Inevitably, Jing Yaoâs current state appeared in his mind. She must be embarrassed and angry now.
Liang Xun felt his drunkenness surge crazily, causing him to feel a little hot from the inside out.
He was not in a hurry to go back. Instead, he stood by the window and enjoyed the cold wind for a few more minutes. He only walked back to the private room when the heat on his body dissipated a little.
He had just entered when everyone in the private room looked over.
Especially Zhang Jing and his brother. They sized him up very seriously, as if they wanted to accurately capture the slightest change in his expression. They wanted to use this to see what he had said on the phone just now.
To be precise, they wanted to know what Jing Yao said.
Not long after this meal started, Liang Xun sensed that they valued Jing Yao so much that they didnât want to miss any information about Jing Yao.
Liang Xun saw their expressions and made a decision.
If they didnât get Zhang Li involved and just treated Jing Yao well, he wouldnât mind acknowledging them as relatives.
Zhang Ji couldnât tell anything from Liang Xunâs face. He felt inexplicably indignant and raised his wine glass at Liang Xun again.
Liang Xun raised his eyebrows slightly. It was not easy to reject him just now because he was an elder, but it was different now.
He said to Zhang Ji apologetically, âIâm sorry, Chairman Zhang. I really canât drink anymore this time. My family called to check on me just now and specifically instructed me not to drink anymore.â
Liang Xunâs tone was calm. Others thought nothing of it, but Zhang Ji inexplicably heard a hint of bragging.
Zhang Jiâs expression twisted for a moment. He said stiffly, âIs that so? Forget it. A man should still prioritize his family.â
Liang Xun raised his eyebrows. He knew that Zhang Ji had said that on purpose, but he agreed. Hence, he nodded and said, âYes, Chairman Zhang is right..â