"This..." Liu Haodong rolled his eyes. "President Jiang? Everyone knows how beautiful she is, but the problem is, she's the CEO of Jiang's Enterprises. We wouldn't stand a chance. If I had that kind of ability, I'd have hooked up with you long ago, Keying."
"Pfft!" Yuan Keying cursed. "What kind of nonsense are you spouting? Am I worse than Jiang Mengxin?"
"No, that's not what I meant," Liu Haodong said. "I just meant Jiang Mengxin is on too high a level for us. We're not worthy."
Yuan Keying chuckled. "Worthy or not, what's the big deal? She's just a cheap slut. I'll ask you guys, if you had a chance for a home run with Jiang Mengxin, would you dare?"
Everyone froze.
But soon, excitement flickered in their eyes.
"What's there to fear?!" Liu Haodong exclaimed with longing.
To spend a night with a top beauty like Jiang Mengxin, it would be worth dying for! The brothers eagerly rubbed their hands together, ready to show off their prowess.
Yuan Keying said, "Alright, I'll contact Jiang Mengxin right away and create an opportunity for you guys!"
...
Yuan Keying drove her beloved McLaren to Jiang's Enterprises.
She went straight into the CEO's office and met Jiang Mengxin.
The moment Jiang Mengxin saw her, she felt a surge of displeasure. After their two previous unpleasant encounters, she had already blacklisted this so-called best friend.
Therefore.
She asked with a cold face, "Miss Yuan, why are you in my office?"
Yuan Keying, abandoning her usual arrogant demeanor, spoke with feigned concern, "Mengxin, I heard about what happened with the Jiang family. You were deceived by Cheng Hai, and Jiang Zhiheng almost killed you. You've suffered so much."
Jiang Mengxin snorted, "The Jiang family is in trouble, and you're here to watch the show?"
"No!" Yuan Keying insisted. "I haven't slept well these past few days. I've been reminiscing about the happy times we shared growing up and regretting all the insults I've thrown at you. When I heard about your ordeal, my heart was wrung with pain. At that moment, I was terrified of losing you! Mengxin, I admit I was jealous of you, but you are truly my only good friend, my best friend. I don't want to lose you, Mengxin."
Hearing this, Jiang Mengxin's attitude softened.
After all, they had been best friends for over a decade.
Yuan Keying continued, "I came here today to apologize and to try and mend our broken relationship. Mengxin, please give me a chance."
Jiang Mengxin was completely moved.
She nodded, "Keying, as long as you realize your mistakes and correct them, I'm willing to forgive you."
Yuan Keying was so touched she almost cried.
"Thank you, Mengxin."
Following that, Yuan Keying suggested, "Then, Mengxin, let me treat you to dinner. Consider it my apology."
Jiang Mengxin was delighted and agreed without hesitation, "Okay, let's go to the restaurant we always used to frequent."
The two sisters reconciled, linking arms as they walked downstairs.
As they exited the office building, they happened to run into Lu Ming, the security captain who was on patrol.
Lu Ming's brow furrowed the moment he saw Yuan Keying.
This woman was dangerous!
Lu Ming questioned, "Mengxin, where are you going?"
Jiang Mengxin replied truthfully, "Keying and I have reconciled, and we're going out for dinner to mend our relationship."
Mend their relationship?
A likely story!
Lu Ming said, "I'm coming too."
Jiang Mengxin frowned, "We're just girls going out for dinner, why are you tagging along, a grown man?"
However...
Yuan Keying saw things differently.
She said, "Let brother-in-law come along. It'll also give me a chance to apologize to him for past matters. Besides, I'll also invite a few friends from Jinling's wealthy circles for you to meet and help you secure some business deals."
Jiang Mengxin was overjoyed.
The Jiang family was at a critical juncture, seeking breakthroughs. If she could leverage Yuan Keying's connections to meet more Jinling tycoons and secure some deals, it would be immensely beneficial for the Jiang family.
"Okay, I'll do whatever you say, Keying."
Thus.
Yuan Keying drove, taking Jiang Mengxin and Lu Ming to the restaurant. She also called Liu Haodong and the others, arranging for them to join for dinner.
Jiang Mengxin was blissfully unaware, still living in a dream.
Little did she know, she was already a fish on a chopping block, waiting to be slaughtered!
Yuan Keying glanced at Lu Ming in the rearview mirror, inwardly cursing, "You son of a bitch, you disgraced me at the Star Gathering last time. Today, I'll make you pay tenfold! Jiang Mengxin is your fiancée, right? Heh, I'll make you watch a live show later, forcing you to witness your own wife being toyed with! Lu Ming, I'll utterly humiliate you!!!"
...
Soon, everyone gathered at the restaurant.
They booked a private room, ordered a lavish spread, and procured a case of baijiu and three cases of beer.
The feast commenced.
Everyone's wine glasses were filled to the brim.
Yuan Keying took the initiative, raising her glass, "Come, everyone, it's a joyous gathering. Let's have a toast."
Everyone raised their glasses and drank them dry.
Jiang Mengxin, not having a high tolerance for alcohol, felt dizzy and nauseous after just one glass.
Yuan Keying and Liu Haodong exchanged glances, a wicked smile appearing on both their faces simultaneously.
Their plan was simple.
Get Jiang Mengxin drunk and then take her to the adjacent hotel to film a pornographic movie!
Yuan Keying winked at Liu Haodong.
Liu Haodong understood her intent. He raised his glass and said to Jiang Mengxin, "I've always heard of President Jiang's reputation. It's a great honor to meet you today. Come, I'll toast President Jiang. I hope to have the opportunity to do business with the Jiang family and develop together."
Jiang Mengxin hesitated slightly.
Truthfully, she couldn't drink anymore.
With her current alcohol tolerance, she was already feeling unwell, unable to handle another drink. But he was one of Jinling's Ten Outstanding Young People and wanted to discuss cooperation, so she had to drink the wine.
Reluctantly.
Jiang Mengxin endured the nausea and quietly picked up her glass.
Before she could speak, Lu Ming swiftly took the glass from her hand and stood up, saying, "My apologies, Mengxin doesn't have a high tolerance for alcohol. I'll drink this on her behalf."
Everyone present froze.
They intended to get Jiang Mengxin drunk, not Lu Ming!
Someone nearby remarked, "Heh, Haodong is toasting President Jiang, not the security captain. Why are you interfering?"
Another person chimed in, "It seems President Jiang thinks too highly of herself to drink with us minor figures. Then what's the point of us being here? Perhaps everyone should leave."
They employed a strategy of feigned disinterest.
Jiang Mengxin fell for it.
Her mind was solely focused on doing business and making money; she couldn't bear to let these wealthy individuals leave!
"Please don't be angry, everyone. I have no intention of disrespecting any of you." Jiang Mengxin took a deep breath. "Mr. Liu Haodong, I will drink this glass you've poured for me!"
Everyone grinned.
This woman was easy to fool.
However.
Some people were not so easy to fool!
Lu Ming grabbed Jiang Mengxin's shoulder, firmly pressing her back into her seat, and said ruthlessly, "If you want to drink, drink with me. If you don't want to drink, or feel it's beneath you, feel free to leave. I won't stop you."