One by one, they stared at Chen Fan with ill intentions.
They had originally hoped to embarrass Xia Bingqing, preferably getting her drunk and doing something untoward. Who would have thought an uninvited guest would snatch her away?
This angered them all!
The one with the pompadour, also known as Li Yang, said to Xia Bingqing, "Ms. Xia, where did you find your assistant? He's quite something!"
Xia Bingqing didn't take the bait, instead asking, "Three cups have been served as punishment. May we be seated now?"
Li Yang paused before replying, "Yes, you may!"
Without another word, Xia Bingqing sat in her designated seat.
Chen Fan was beside her.
He had drunk three cups of alcohol, showing no signs of intoxication. He used his internal energy to evaporate the alcohol, his face remaining perfectly calm.
At this moment, Li Yang picked up a glass of white wine and approached Chen Fan, saying, "Brother, you seem to be a good drinker. Shall we have one?"
"I'll finish mine, and you can do as you please?"
Without waiting for a response, Li Yang downed the white wine in his hand.
While he said "do as you please," he was actually trying to pressure Chen Fan.
How could Chen Fan not see through these schemes? Without a word, he picked up the white wine and drank it, "Mr. Li is straightforward, and I can't fall behind!"
"Mr. Li is toasting me, so I should return the favor!"
Giving Li Yang no chance to speak, he poured the wine.
Li Yang's expression changed. He hadn't expected Chen Fan to play it this way!
Seeing this, Xia Bingqing became a little scared. After all, this was white wine that could shatter one's innards. Moreover, Chen Fan had already drunk four cups. She whispered, "Chen Fan, your health is important!"
She tugged at his sleeve.
Oh? This ice-cold CEO actually had a caring side!
Chen Fan gave Xia Bingqing a reassuring look, then handed the white wine back to Li Yang, "Mr. Li, I've also finished mine. You can do as you please!"
Thus, the fifth cup went down.
At this very moment, no one present dared to underestimate Chen Fan. They all viewed him as a devil.
He was too terrifying!
That was already five cups!
Li Yang was in a difficult position. If he didn't drink the wine in front of him, he would naturally lose face. He had no choice but to brace himself and finish it.
After drinking this cup, Li Yang's face turned red and he coughed uncontrollably, choked by the potent liquor.
At the same time, he felt his abdomen was about to burn.
In contrast, Chen Fan appeared completely unfazed, exuding an air of leisurely calm!
Now, no one dared to pressure Chen Fan into drinking anymore. They all hid their intentions towards Xia Bingqing deep in their hearts.
Seeing that she was no longer being targeted, Xia Bingqing began to discuss business.
Most of the people present today were involved in the beauty and personal care industry. Xia Bingqing's Bingqing Beauty was far superior to the others present, which was why this business meeting was convened.
The business meeting was merely a pretense; the real objective was to target Xia Bingqing.
Who would have thought that Chen Fan would completely disrupt their plans? In a short while, Xia Bingqing had gained the upper hand, proposing various measures and suggestions. Most of these proposals were based on the principle of mutual benefit, making it impossible for them to refuse.
After all, everyone was in business to make money.
Many people nodded in agreement.
"Ms. Xia's points are valid. If we want to expand, we must unite!"
"Constant infighting isn't the way forward!"
"Indeed!"
Hearing this, Xia Bingqing breathed a sigh of relief. "If you are interested in cooperation, you can discuss the details at Bingqing Beauty..."
"If there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave!"
No one dared to stop her, fearing they would be forced to drink with Chen Fan.
As for Li Yang, he now hated Xia Bingqing to the core.