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Chapter 321: This Chapter Hasn't Crossed, Need Next Chapter to Cross

A middle-aged man looked up and saw that Zhou Yuwen was a young man, immediately showing disdain. He slightly adjusted his expensive suit, rolled up his sleeve a bit to reveal his Rolex: "Oh, so you're her boss? How much do you pay her per month?"Zhou Yuwen said: "Not much, just over a million."

"Such a capable girl, you pay her, how much do you pay her?" The middle-aged man was stunned for a moment. Originally, he wanted to show off his wealth and try to poach her.

He was a somewhat famous businessman in Jinling, and seeing Zhou Yuwen was young, thought Zhou Yuwen was a small company boss. He planned to discuss with Zhou Yuwen and have Tao Tian transferred to his company, offering her a monthly salary of twenty thousand.

But Zhou Yuwen casually said over a million.

"Buddy, are you kidding me?" Not that he was brainlessly showing off, but Zhou Yuwen's words did make him a bit embarrassed.

Some men are like this: they start bragging when they see a slightly pretty woman, but shrink back when they see another man approaching.

Especially since Zhou Yuwen wasn't alone; he had a big, sturdy black guy who was as strong as a wild bull, and also a still-attractive woman who was watching Zhou Yuwen with interest.

Zhou Yuwen said: "We're not familiar with each other, why would I kid with you?"

"This is my girlfriend. I spend millions to support her every month, is that strange?" Zhou Yuwen pointed at Tao Tian and asked.

Tao Tian looked at Zhou Yuwen with a touched expression.

And the middle-aged man's face grew more embarrassed: "Your girlfriend?"

"Yeah, do you want to add her on WeChat?"

"No, misunderstanding."

Having a man by your side makes a difference, especially for these beautiful girls.

After learning Tao Tian had a boyfriend, the middle-aged man immediately slunk away. Later, he seemed to say something to Zhou Yuwen, like, since you're so rich, why let your girlfriend work?

His voice was low, spoken as he walked away.

Zhou Yuwen didn't listen carefully and asked Liu Shuo next to him: "What did he say?"

Liu Shuo also shook his head, saying he didn't hear clearly, acting like an idiot.

Zhou Yuwen chuckled at that.

But at this moment, Tao Tian's eyes were fixed on Zhou Yuwen, looking like she wanted to say something but hesitated, and finally just said two words: "Thank you."

Zhou Yuwen nodded: "Why are you alone? I thought Senior Sister Minmin was eating over there?"

"I came out to use the restroom, and then he started bothering me." Tao Tian's voice was full of grievance, her eyes staring straight at Zhou Yuwen, as if blaming him.

She was indeed blaming Zhou Yuwen.

If you had taken her in and kept her safely at home, how could such a thing happen?

Zhou Yuwen felt awkward under her teary-eyed gaze. He was about to make an excuse when Zhu Hong proactively greeted Tao Tian: "Hello, so you're Zhou Yuwen's girlfriend? You're very pretty. Let me introduce myself, I'm President Zhou's partner!"

Zhu Hong openly extended her hand to Tao Tian.

She laughed and said: "We were just talking about President Zhou's girlfriend, and now we meet her."

"I was wondering what kind of girl could tame President Zhou."

Zhu Hong smiled at Zhou Yuwen as she said this.

Tao Tian looked at the extended hand but glanced at Zhou Yuwen.

Actually, Zhou Yuwen didn't mind; in business circles, bringing a female companion was always expected for him. So, seeing Tao Tian seek his opinion, he said: "This is President Zhu from Meituan. Just call her Sister Zhu."

With Zhou Yuwen's silent approval, Tao Tian immediately adjusted her demeanor. It wasn't her first time pretending to be Zhou Yuwen's girlfriend; she had experience. She quickly shook hands with Zhu Hong and said: "Sister Zhu, your skin is so well-maintained."

Zhu Hong laughed at this and said to Zhou Yuwen: "Your girlfriend is really good with words."

While they were chatting, a professional woman in office attire came over and quietly said to Zhu Hong: "President Zhu, President Gao asked you to come over."

Zhu Hong nodded and invited Zhou Yuwen and Tao Tian to join.

She even held Tao Tian's hand, saying she felt an immediate rapport with her.

"Would President Zhou mind letting your girlfriend keep me company?"

Zhou Yuwen said: "Of course, I don't mind."

Zhu Hong was a capable businesswoman. Her contact with Zhou Yuwen was to build a relationship for future cooperation, but there was still a barrier between men and women.

But at this moment, Tao Tian's appearance bridged that gap. She hoped to use Tao Tian to facilitate this business deal with Zhou Yuwen.

And Zhou Yuwen's essence in doing food delivery was to sell it at a good price.

He could let Tao Tian make contact first.

So, Zhu Hong warmly hugged Tao Tian's slender waist, and in no time, they were like close sisters.

Women in the business world either rely on men or they can only pursue the "madam policy."

Clearly, Zhu Hong was very experienced in this.

She even made a joke, interestedly saying: "Little Tao Tian, you're so well-nourished, even I can't compare."

This made Tao Tian blush, and she sneakily glanced at Zhou Yuwen.

But Zhou Yuwen didn't respond.

Gao Pete was taking Zhu Hong around, essentially introducing her to his contacts in Jinling and their company's executives.

But Zhu Hong's task today was just to build a rapport with Zhou Yuwen; she wasn't interested in these contacts.

She kept holding Tao Tian's hand, asking this and that.

After all, she was a career woman in her thirties; it was easy for her to get some information from Tao Tian.

Later, Zhu Hong was pulled away by Gao Pete for a few minutes.

The front rows of seats were reserved for company executives, and Zhou Yuwen sat in a back seat.

Taking advantage of Zhu Hong being pulled away, Tao Tian snuck to Zhou Yuwen's side and whispered: "She just asked why I was here, if I was working here or came to accompany you?"

"What did you say?" Zhou Yuwen asked, looking at Zhu Hong who was greeting someone ahead.

Tao Tian honestly replied: "I said the company has a holiday, many friends went home, and I was temporarily covering for someone."

Tao Tian told Zhou Yuwen all her conversation with Zhu Hong. Actually, Zhu Hong just chatted with Tao Tian for a few minutes to get a general idea, like how she and President Zhou met, how they started dating?

Tao Tian had experience with this; she said they met at a school event and now she helps Zhou Yuwen at the company.

As they spoke, Tao Tian took the opportunity to sit next to Zhou Yuwen and slowly leaned closer, whispering: "She's watching us."

Zhou Yuwen nodded.

Tao Tian asked again: "So, since I'm pretending to be your girlfriend, do you want to put your arm around my waist?"

Zhou Yuwen chuckled softly.

People in front were toasting and drinking, and Tao Tian blinked her eyes at Zhou Yuwen.

Zhou Yuwen told Tao Tian that Zhu Hong wasn't a particularly important partner. Just happened to treat you as my girlfriend. And I was too lazy to explain.

"You don't have to take it too seriously, and you don't need to report everything to me."

Hearing Zhou Yuwen say this, Tao Tian felt a bit disappointed and let out an "Oh."

Zhou Yuwen asked her: "Do you really want to pretend to be my girlfriend that much?"

Their seats were already close, and now they were facing each other, even nearer.

Tao Tian's eyes gleamed softly as she said: "I'm not pretending, I really..."

As she spoke, Zhu Hong had returned and laughed: "President Zhou, what are you chatting with Sweet about? It seems like you're bullying her."

Zhou Yuwen chuckled lightly: "I'm busy doting on her, how could I bully her."

Zhu Hong nodded: "That's true, Sweet has such a good personality, I really like her."

"President Zhou, I've decided to take Sweet as my sister. You must not disappoint my sister in the future."

Women's feelings are so strange. Zhu Hong had been chatting with Zhou Yuwen for so long, and their relationship was lukewarm, but with Tao Tian, she became sisters after just a few words.

She had not only talked about Zhou Yuwen earlier.

After learning about Tao Tian's internship next semester, Zhu Hong happily said: "Perfect, my company needs an assistant." She asked Tao Tian if she wanted to give it a try.

Tao Tian didn't know how to answer and looked at Zhou Yuwen.

Zhou Yuwen said: "Sister Zhu is the vice president of Meituan. Meituan is indeed a promising company. Joining Meituan would be a good choice."

But Tao Tian was still hesitant.

Obviously, she didn't want to leave Zhou Yuwen.

Zhou Yuwen saw her thoughts and said: "Then let's talk about it later. Anyway, Sister Zhu and I will stay in touch frequently, right, Sister Zhu?"

"Stay in touch frequently?"

Zhu Hong chuckled and nodded: "Yes."

By now, they still hadn't discussed the acquisition, but it was clear everyone understood.

Time quickly passed to the final lottery segment.

The chairman took the stage to give a speech, thanking everyone for their contributions over the past year.

Then the lottery: using mobile phones to call, whoever dialed the host's number first would win a prize.

The first prize was a seven-day trip to Bali.

It was won by a girl from the planning department. She was pretty, happily accepted the prize, and went on stage to thank the chairman and so on.

Zhou Yuwen found it amusing from below.

Tao Tian held her phone, feeling a bit disappointed. She had also called earlier but didn't win.

Zhou Yuwen said: "As an outsider who isn't even a downstream company, how could you possibly win?"

Tao Tian thought that made sense.

Zhu Hong sat next to Zhou Yuwen wearing cropped pants with pointed-toe leather shoes, crossing her legs and hugging her chest. Hearing this, she laughed and said to Tao Tian: "Want to go to Bali? Just have your boyfriend take you."

Tao Tian actually replied: "He never has time to take me out."

Zhu Hong snorted a laugh and said: "President Zhou, it seems your girlfriend has complaints. Don't be so busy with work; you should spend more time with your girlfriend."

Zhou Yuwen nodded: "Sister Zhu is right, I should spend more time with my girlfriend."

Just as they were talking, they heard a scream from afar. It was Lu Hui.

Lu Hui had actually won a Siemens double-door refrigerator worth seven thousand yuan.

After the news spread, even Tao Tian looked at Lu Hui with envy.

Later, Lu Hui went on stage, flushed with excitement, thanking the chairman and our company's boss and so on.

The host joked: "Miss, why haven't we seen you at the company before?" "Oh?" "You're from a downstream company?" Then, miss, I don't know if you have a boyfriend?

"I..."

Before she could finish, there was a sudden power outage with a bang.

The venue was in chaos, but luckily it only lasted three minutes, and the hotel quickly started backup power.

And during these three minutes, Tao Tian successfully threw herself into Zhou Yuwen's arms.

After all, girls are afraid of the dark.

But her clothes were like two big leaves covering her chest, and her two large breasts were really soft; when she threw herself into Zhou Yuwen's arms, it was clearly felt.

Zhou Yuwen patted her back and安慰安慰小声 said: "It's okay, I'm here."

After three minutes, power returned, but time became紧迫紧迫 tight.

Lu Hui hadn't answered that question yet and was rushed off stage.

Then the host accelerated the following process.

"Still, there's one minute left. We are about to bid farewell to 2013! Welcoming us will be a new year. In this new year, I wish everyone... Now, start the countdown! 10! 9! 8!"

The host shouted from above, and people at dozens of tables below also started chanting.

"3!"

"2!"

"1!"

At this moment, continuous fireworks and firecrackers sounded outside.

"Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year!"

Countless people were shouting happy new year.

Zhu Hong turned back and said to Zhou Yuwen: "President Zhou, Happy New Year?"

"You too, Happy New Year, Sister Zhu." Zhou Yuwen replied.

Although the lights were on, since Tao Tian threw herself into Zhou Yuwen's arms, she didn't get up, and Zhou Yuwen naturally didn't point it out.

The two naturally hugged each other.

After midnight, the company's annual party ended, and employees began leaving through emergency exits.

Lu Hui was really happy today, having won a fridge worth over seven thousand. She kept boasting, saying she didn't think about anything and just pressed the number when the host announced it.

Zhu Hong later said something to Gao Pete.

It seemed Gao Pete was asking Zhu Hong for a few favors, but Zhu Hong shook her head with a smile and refused.

Turning around, she instead asked Zhou Yuwen if he had time later.

She wanted to invite Zhou Yuwen and Tao Tian to a small stall for a drink.

Zhou Yuwen said: "At this hour, no stall would be open, right?"

"I wouldn't know, after all, it's my first time in Jinling."

Zhou Yuwen said: "At this time, I don't know what's open."

"Maybe another day, Sister Zhu?"

Zhu Hong had drunk a few more glasses of red wine while accompanying Gao Pete, and now her face was slightly flushed, which looked pretty.

She smiled and said: "It's rare to be happy today."

"President Zhou, don't you know it's impolite to refuse a lady's invitation?"

Actually, Tao Tian didn't want to go home either, so she chimed in: "I do know a place that should still be open..."

Zhou Yuwen looked at Tao Tian.

Tao Tian lowered her head a bit guiltily.

But they heard Zhou Yuwen say: "Have you been drinking?"

"Huh?"

"If I drink, I can't drive."

"I haven't drunk," Tao Tian immediately said happily.

"Alright."

So, it was happily decided. Zhou Yuwen told Liu Shuo over there to send Senior Sister Minmin back to the dorm.

"Tao Tian and I have other things to do. You guys go first."

Having finally secured a chance to be alone with Zhou Yuwen, Tao Tian was very happy. She held Minmin's hand and told Minmin not to leave the door unlocked for her tonight and to rest early.

However, Minmin, who had always been wholeheartedly devoted to Tao Tian, upon learning that tonight Tao Tian was going out with Zhou Yuwen for a social engagement, felt inexplicably unhappy.

Qu Jing had already run off with Zhou Yuwen first. Now Tao Tian was also running off with Zhou Yuwen? Then the dorm would only have herself left?

Minmin really couldn't accept this. She racked her brain to get Tao Tian to leave with her but had no reason at all.

Seeing Tao Tian's obvious appearance, Minmin hesitated for a long time and couldn't help but say: "Sweet, Zhou Yuwen is drunk. You can't handle it alone. Let me go with you?"

"Huh?" Tao Tian never expected Minmin to say this and was stunned for a moment. She thought: Are you really clueless about what you're supposed to do tonight? Or are you pretending?

However, Minmin at this moment seemed determined, pretending to be naive, saying: "Sweet, take me with you! It's already past midnight, and the dorm is closed. I don't know if I can climb back in. Take me with you, okay?"

"What the hell are you causing trouble for? The dorm is closed, I'll book you a hotel! Stop messing around?" Liu Shuo, who heard Minmin's words, couldn't help but spill out: "You're such a fool!"

"Dammit, it's obvious that Senior Sister Tao is going to have a story with his Zhou ge tonight. This Minmin, usually pretty smart, suddenly acting stupid. Idiot!"

(End of Chapter)