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There was silence in the box for dozens of seconds.
Although Mr. Peng seemed to have a high status, when faced with Rong Qi's words, no one could smooth things over for him.
In the end, he couldn't help it anymore and smiled awkwardly: "Mr. Rong, are you kidding me?"
Drink a bottle of white wine.
Not to mention that Mr. Peng is almost over fifty, even a young and strong young man may not be able to survive.
The other people at the table looked at Rong Qi's face.
There were some people who smiled and agreed with Mr. Peng, saying, "Yes, Mr. Rong is really good at joking."
However, this table was full of people, and soon, someone came to think about it.
Why do these words sound so familiar to me?
Thinking about it more carefully, it seems that Mr. Peng just told Mr. Cheng from Fanhai.
But everyone just watched happily.
Now someone was secretly looking at Rong Qi and Cheng Li.
After all, Rong Qi suddenly appeared here, seemingly to find Jiang Zhe, but when he came here, he obviously found fault with Mr. Peng, which really made people think too much.
However, although the two of them were sitting next to each other, there was some distance between them.
And I haven't said a word until now.
It doesn't look like they are related.
Just when the self-proclaimed smart man was pondering at the table, Rong Qi knocked the wine glass he was spinning gently on the glass table of the round table, and the clear sound hit everyone's ears.
Rong Qi looked around at everyone, raised a smile on his lips, and said calmly: "Indeed, it was just a joke."
The originally suffocating atmosphere in the box suddenly became much more relaxed.
Smiles appeared on everyone's faces, and they wanted to continue the previous state of singing and dancing.
"After all, I won't do such a tasteless and boring thing as forcing you to drink alcohol," Rong Qi said in a very slow, leisurely voice, but with an invisible sense of oppression, "I think all of you here have status and authority. A person of quality would definitely not do such a thing."
Cheng Li forced herself to purse her lips tightly.
Because if she didn't do this, she was afraid that she would laugh out loud.
For the first time, she discovered that Rong Qi was so good at criticizing Sang and Huai.
Moreover, swearing without using curse words can be so enjoyable.
Everyone laughed awkwardly.
Originally they thought this was the end, but they really didn't expect that this was just the beginning.
Rong Qi rested his left elbow on the armrest of the chair and supported his cheek with his fingers, just like the posture he was used to when meeting in the company. With a half-smile expression on his face, he said softly: "After all, civility is advocated now. In the wine table culture, you are all leaders of large companies, and you will definitely set an example. After all, we are always vigilant. For example, around 2017, Google fired 48 employees, including many high-level managers. "
Jiang Zhe almost. He reached up and covered his face.
He really didn't expect that Rong Qi would come here to give these people a political lesson?
But Rong Qi quickly chuckled and said: "Of course, I'm not talking about everyone, I'm just speaking out because of what happened today."
"Yes, what Mr. Rong said is civilized drinking table culture, civilized culture."
"Isn't that right? , In fact, my wife has always said that drinking is harmful to the body and makes me feel uncomfortable when I drink too much. "
I have already had high blood pressure for a long time. The doctor gives me endless warnings about this fatty liver problem every year."
"I said it today. It's a bit much, I'm sorry." Rong Qi raised the cup in his hand with tea in it and said, "I'll offer you a cup of tea."
At this time, the atmosphere became really relaxed.
So everyone raised their glasses and took a sip.
Only then did Cheng Li realize how powerful Rong Qi was.
He is not just a tough guy, but he also leaves a bit of leeway behind his toughness.
As long as he wants to, he can easily be good at dancing.
Just like now, when Rong Qi speaks, everyone's attention will be focused on him. A few words he casually can attract a group of people to agree.
Not out of flattery, but his views on the market are sharp and influential.
Originally, wine bureaus were a way for people in shopping malls to keep in touch and exchange information with each other.
Soon, almost everyone could communicate with Rong Qi.
Except for Mr. Peng.
Under Rong Qi's intentional or unintentional neglect, he seemed to be forgotten by everyone in the following time.
Until Rong Qi turned to look at Cheng Li and said with a faint smile, "I haven't asked yet, what is your name?"
"Cheng Li, I'm from Oceanwide. Our company is engaged in autonomous driving."
Cheng Li saw him like this He said, cooperating very simply.
Rong Qi showed a slightly surprised expression: "Are you from Oceanwide? I've heard of your company. Your automatic parking system technology is currently very competitive, especially the sensing system, which has reached the top level in the country."
Cheng Li's eyes widened slightly. She really didn't expect that he would be so serious about endorsing Fan Hai.
She couldn't help but whispered: "You're very flattering. It's an honor for us to get such praise from Fanhai."
"It's nothing. In our industry, we only promote what we can boast about, and technology is technology," Rong said. Qi smiled slightly and said in a relaxed tone: "Although your company has encountered some difficulties temporarily, it is not a big problem."
After hearing what Rong Qi said, someone couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Rong, are you very optimistic about Oceanwide?"
Rong Qi raised his head and smiled: "Everyone must be aware of Qiyu's car-building plan. Now that we have entered this track, we will naturally pay attention to some companies in the industry. Although Oceanwide has not been established for a long time, it has technical reserves The R&D personnel are all from famous schools and are not just ordinary people."
"Mr. Rong, are you also interested in Oceanwide?" I didn't know who it was and asked directly.
Rong Qi raised his eyebrows slightly, but did not answer the question.
But everyone can understand, after all, this is the company's trade secret, how could it be said like this at the wine table.
But now everyone suddenly discovered that Rong Qi was also interested in Fanhai.
In an instant, their perception of Fanhai changed somewhat.
Originally, investing in this kind of technology company was like gambling on whether you could successfully capture the unicorn that had not yet grown up.
Everyone couldn't help but look at Rong Qi and Jiang Zhe.
Why Jiang Zhe, a man under thirty years old, has such a decisive say in the venture capital circle is because he successfully captured the unicorn Qiyu Technology just after graduation.
He is an investor in Qiyu Technology's angel round.
It is said that the value of his investment in Qiyu has increased by more than 100 times.
Qiyu is still growing rapidly, and it is only a matter of time before his return on investment reaches a thousand times.
Jiang Zhe listened to Rong Qi's words and also tried his best to endure it.
That's why I didn't let myself show a frightened expression.
This was also the first time he discovered how terrifying a person's acting skills can be.
If he didn't know, Rong Qi came here because of Cheng Li.
I'm afraid he will be like the others at the wine table, thinking that he just said this out of admiration for the company.
And looking at the eager expressions on the faces of these investors at the wine table.
It seemed that he was really moved by Rong Qi's words and became interested in Fanhai Zhixing.
Jiang Zhe couldn't help but feel that these two men were male and female thieves?
Are you ready to catch everyone on this table?
As the only insider at the table, Jiang Zhe suddenly felt a chill on the back of his neck.
After eating this meal, except for Mr. Peng, the guests felt at home.
When it was over, everyone walked to the door of the club and said goodbye.
This time, no one took the initiative to send Cheng Li home.
This made Cheng Li feel relaxed.
After everyone else had left, Liu Mingyi stood aside and whispered: "Mr. Cheng, I drove over. Can I call a driver to take you back first?"
"No, you go back first." Cheng Lixiao With refusal.
Liu Mingyi glanced at her and saw Rong Qi and Jiang Zhe standing next to her.
"Okay, I'll leave first. If anything happens, you can call me anytime."
Liu Mingyi stopped trying to persuade him and called a driver to leave first.
When Cheng Li turned around, he saw Rong Qi standing there alone.
"Where are your friends?" Cheng Li asked curiously.
Rong Qi looked at her: "He has another dinner party, and others are urging him to go there."
Cheng Li nodded and said, "When will the driver come?"
But Rong Qi did not answer the question. He was silent for a moment, and suddenly Said: "Why don't you ask why I didn't introduce you as my wife just now?"
"You must have your reasons for doing this," Cheng Li said.
Rong Qi looked straight at her and asked, "Don't blame me?"
Cheng Li shook his head: "No."
He just felt a little disappointed in his heart.
"That Mr. Peng doesn't have a very good reputation in the industry, and his mind is smaller than the eye of a needle," he said lightly. Cheng Li laughed after hearing this, and then heard him continue: "So I won't give him face. He doesn't dare to hate me. But if he knows that I am doing it because of you, no wonder he will hate you. "
I would rather offend ten gentlemen than one villain.
Cheng Li nodded understandingly: "I know."
He did it all for her.
"But the most important thing is," Rong Qi turned to look, his dark eyes reflected the light above his head, and a gust of wind blew his neat short hair slightly, "Cheng Li, I don't want you to lose you because of me. "Name."
This time, Cheng Li was really stunned and was really stunned.
"Once we make our relationship public in the workplace, Cheng Li, you will no longer be just Cheng Li. Then more people will know you because you are Mrs. Rong Qi."
Mrs. Rong Qi.
Not the name Cheng Li.
Cheng Li suddenly thought of Mrs. Gao. Even though Gao Zhihe was just the founder of a small company, when many people talked about the scandal, the names they mentioned were Gao Zhihe and Mrs. Gao.
The scumbag can still have his name.
As for Mrs. Gao, she was just called Mrs. Gao, and no one cared what her name was.
"Your name should be Cheng Li, Oceanwide's chief architect Cheng Li."
Rong Qi's voice was so serious and sincere.
For the first time, Cheng Li felt the urge to choke. Even though she had not thought of things, he had thought about them all for her.
Cheng Li didn't say anything at this moment.
But not speaking did not mean that Cheng Li was calm inside. She was like riding a roller coaster the whole night.
In fact, Cheng Li has always been a very slow person, especially when it comes to relationships. This can be seen from the fact that she has only had one relationship in her twenty-eight years.
When I was in school, it was because of my mother's advice.
But she also really has no interest in adolescent love.
When she arrived at university, she was still busy with her studies and her new life, but she was not busy with falling in love.
Because of Cheng Li's appearance, even though she kept a low profile in school, many people from this college or other colleges still knew her. Whenever she was present at student union activities, many boys would show up deliberately and bump into her.
The pursuers are like the crucian carp crossing the river, never ending.
But Cheng Li just didn't feel anything and wasn't interested in those people.
Even Meng Yuange found it strange.
If she was born in a place where her original family was not good, or she was hurt because of her parents' bad relationship, it might be possible to explain that not only did her parents have a very good relationship, but her original family also gave her too much love and did not let her suffer. A trace of grievance.
Meng Yuange was puzzled in the end, thinking that maybe she was really emotionally cold.
Graduate school and work, Cheng Li's life has been so ordinary.
The appearance of Xu Jiheng was probably just an opportunity.
At that time, Cheng Li had already entered the society, worked in a company, and was a start-up company. It was the time when the pressure was greatest.
Xu Jiheng's persistent pursuit made her dusty emotional world finally willing to make a little attempt.
Just a little bit.
Just like Xu Jiheng once complained, she is different from other girls in that she never shows affection in her circle of friends.
Later, although Cheng Li compromised, she would occasionally send photos of her and him.
But such compromises never change the essence.
That was because she didn't like Xu Jiheng enough.
Just like Xu Jiheng said to her that night, even if he didn't cheat on her, one day, Cheng Li would wake up from this compromised relationship and choose to leave without hesitation.
This seems to be true now.
It's not like he was blaming the blame at all.
At the very least, Cheng Li had never felt such emotions from Xu Jiheng tonight.
The moment Rong Qi appeared at the door of the box, the feeling of her heartbeat rushing to the extreme limit that the human body could bear made her strange and stunned. She had never thought that a person's heart could become so violent just because of one person. kind of degree.
At that moment, her heartbeat was roaring in her ears, and she felt an unprecedented strong feeling.
Rampant in her chest.
I probably like this feeling.
In fact, this emotion did not suddenly appear just because of tonight.
Just like a volcanic eruption, over time, the originally shallow expectations were compressed and accumulated bit by bit until it erupted at the last second.
In the past, Cheng Li was always passive emotionally, being pursued and liked.
Never once.
Even once.
She wanted to take the initiative.
But at this moment, a thought came to her mind, strong and burning.
This time, she wants to like someone.
Take the initiative to like.
Cheng Li looked at Rong Qi next to him. He was standing under the foyer. The bright light above his head shone down, enveloping him with a gentle and soothing halo.
A cold winter wind blew in my face.
The thoughts in her mind were not extinguished.
Instead, it was as if a bucket of boiling oil had been poured on her, setting off a prairie fire, threatening to burn away all the other distracting thoughts in her mind. Only this thought was left, taking root like a weed.
She wants to fall in love with Rong Qi.
Doing all the things that lovers like to do, holding hands and walking under the sunset, going to the supermarket together, riding bicycles along the coastline, she can imagine all the beautiful scenes, and she wants to realize them all with him.
"Rong Qi," Cheng Li looked up and suddenly called him.
Rong Qi, who was standing a few steps away from her, finally walked over slowly, but as soon as he got closer, he suddenly leaned his body lightly on her shoulder.
Cheng Li was stunned.
She...she hasn't said what she wants to say in her heart.
Why did he rely on himself?
"Don't move," Rong Qi's chin gently touched the top of her hair, his voice a little hoarse.
Cheng Li: "What's wrong with you?"
"My stomach hurts a little," he whispered. For a moment, there was a hint of helplessness in his voice: "Maybe it's because of drinking."
Cheng Li thought for a moment and reminded in a low voice: "But you I didn't drink a drop of wine tonight."
"..."
Since Rong Qi appeared, no one drank at their table, and everyone drank tea instead of wine.
The policy of 'instructor-friendly' civilized wine table culture has been thoroughly implemented.
"I drank it last night." Rong Qi didn't feel embarrassed at all about being exposed, but explained in a lazy tone.
Cheng Li nodded, and then asked with concern: "How about I buy some medicine for you to take when we go home later?"
"No," Rong Qi tugged at the corner of his mouth and smiled lightly: "Just let me do this Just lean on it for a while, it'll be fine later."
But when he said "fuck on," he really meant leaning on it.
After all, the man's physique is here. Rong Qi is over 1.85 meters tall. Even though he is slender and thin, he usually exercises, has high muscle content, and is not light in weight.
Cheng Li held on with all her strength.
"Am I heavy?" Suddenly, Rong Qi's lazy voice sounded above his head.
Cheng Li denied it categorically: "No, it's not serious."
But, suddenly, Cheng Li fell silent.
When she spoke again, she said softly: "It does seem a bit heavy."
"Then I'll get up," Rong Qi made a gesture to move his weight away.
"Don't," Cheng Li stopped. At this moment, there was like a flowing magma in her heart. Huge bubbles popped up from time to time. Every time it burst, there were thoughts about him inside. At this moment, her thought was: "How about I I'll give you a hug so I won't be so tired."
They stood at the door, waiting for the driver to pick them up.
Cheng Li didn't know where the driver had gone. He hadn't come here for so long.
But, it seemed that she could take the opportunity to give him a little hug. Rong Qi
, who was leaning against her with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes, his eyebrows jumped slightly, and then asked: "Do you want to hug me?"
"It will be easier this way," Cheng Li has no silver in this place. Three hundred taels of explanation, and at the end, he asked softly: "Isn't it possible?"
"Yes, it's OK..."
Before he could finish his words, he felt a pair of arms being gently held around his waist.
The cold wind blew through the walkway at the entrance of the club.
But the two of them hugged each other tightly.
Not even the wind can get through the cracks.
Only then did Cheng Li realize that his body could be so warm. A stream of heat flowed straight from her body into her heart, scalding and scorching.
"No," Jiang Zhe finally escaped from the dinner over there and saw two people standing at the door, no, holding each other.
Didn't you just pretend to be unfamiliar with me at the dinner party?
Why are they hugging each other now?
Cheng Li also heard the footsteps. When she turned around, she saw Jiang Zhe's stunned face.
Only then did she realize that she was at the gate of the club.
Fortunately, this club was originally a private club and was usually very quiet, but there was no one around at the moment.
Rong Qi found that she had pushed him, and then he opened his eyes and saw Jiang Zhe coming back.
"Someone is coming," Cheng Li reminded in a low voice, hoping that he would stand still and pay attention to the impact.
Rong Qi glanced at Jiang Zhe and said slowly, "It doesn't matter, he doesn't count as a human being."
Jiang Zhe said: "..."
Yes, he doesn't count as a human being.
He is a single dog who comes back eagerly to eat other people's dog food.
"Why are you back again?" Having said that, Rong Qi still stood up again. He put his hands in his coat pockets and asked calmly.
Jiang Zhe's eyes were between the two of them, looking at each other, and he held back for a long time: "I won't introduce you."
"Jiang Zhe," Rong Qi raised his chin towards him, his tone was both awkward and tense: "I was in the junior class. Classmate, but it's not very important."
This is Cheng Li's first time meeting Rong Qi's friend.
It was also when Rong Qi appeared before that Cheng Li finally remembered why she felt Jiang Zhe looked familiar.
Because he was the man who sat next to Rong Qi in the bar when she and Rong Qi reunited for the first time.
Jiang Zhe couldn't bear it anymore. He snorted coldly, looked at Cheng Li and said, "Remind me, I am a serious graduate of the junior class, with a diploma. As for him, he is at most an undergraduate."
Rong Qi He added nonchalantly: "I dropped out of school."
Cheng Li noticed that Rong Qi looked relaxed and at ease when he was with Jiang Zhe. It seemed that this was his best friend.
Just after the two of them finished speaking, Rong Qi turned to look at Cheng Li.
Suddenly, he raised his arm and rubbed Cheng Li's head hard.
Then he looked at Jiang Zhe again and said softly: "This is my wife, Cheng Li."