Chapter 840: Chapter 840: Zhou Zhishan’s Stubbornness
"Zhou Zhishan, Liu Xuan, don’t think you can get away with this. You can join the crew, but you can also be kicked out. Don’t think the world will stop turning without you."
"Drink the wine."
The assistant director also stood up.
He had issues with these obstinate newcomers for quite a while. They weren’t even famous yet and dared to disregard him and even the director.
One must understand, it’s a rare privilege to have the director personally guide you, yet these two kept pushing it away, causing the director to complain to him several times in private.
If they couldn’t accommodate Mr. Hou at this gathering, it’s not just about investments. This Mr. Hou was well-known in the entertainment circle, and his family held important positions in the relevant departments. Even the major entertainment companies had to appease him.
Wen Ruoyun listened to the assistant director’s words, smilingly watching the two.
Go ahead and refuse.
Wen Ruoyun was hoping these two wouldn’t know their place and offend Mr. Hou. It didn’t matter who slipped them into the crew; they would likely be booted out.
And being kicked out wasn’t that simple. The entertainment circle wasn’t too big but not too small either. Offend Mr. Hou, and they might as well forget about continuing in it.
Zhou Zhishan bit her lip and stood up directly, picking up her wine glass and looking at Hou Shaotian.
"Zhishan."
Liu Xuan turned her head towards Zhou Zhishan.
"Mr. Hou, I toast to you."
After speaking, Zhou Zhishan tilted her head back and downed at least two shots of baijiu, instantly feeling a burning sensation from her throat to her stomach.
Cough, cough, cough.
Zhou Zhishan started coughing violently.
Hou Shaotian looked at the coughing Zhou Zhishan with amusement, realizing she probably didn’t really drink. These two newcomers were indeed more "pure" than he imagined.
Hou Shaotian placed his wine on the glass turntable, turned it, sending the glass directly in front of Zhou Zhishan.
"I don’t like forcing people. You drank so unwillingly that I can’t finish this cup."
Liu Xuan didn’t expect Hou Shaotian to be so shameless. Saying he wouldn’t force them, yet delivering the wine over.
What did he mean?
"Mr. Hou, if I drink this cup, will you let us off?"
Zhou Zhishan looked at Hou Shaotian.
Even though she and Liu Xuan were living under Li Feng’s support, Zhou Zhishan didn’t want to be just a trophy or a vase; she wanted her own career.
Li Feng had already given them the confidence, leaving them without worries, even offering them opportunities.
The rest was up to them. If they relied on Li Feng for everything, he would eventually get tired.
"Heh, I, Hou Shaotian, never force anyone. Drink if you want, put it down if you don’t. If you want to leave, I won’t stop you."
Hou Shaotian squinted at Zhou Zhishan.
Zhou Zhishan understood the undertone of his words. He wouldn’t stop them from leaving, but once they did, her and Liu Xuan’s acting careers would be over.
Zhou Zhishan picked up the wine glass, downing another.
"Good, I’m beginning to appreciate you."
Hou Shaotian saw how bold Zhou Zhishan was and recognized her ambition. Ambition isn’t feared, only the lack of it.
Hou Shaotian stood up, grabbed another bottle of Feitian from the table, refilled two glasses, picked one up for himself, and sent the other back to Zhou Zhishan.
"This glass, you toast me, and everything unpleasant before will be considered nothing."
Hou Shaotian said.
"Can I drink this one for her?"
Liu Xuan saw Zhou Zhishan begin to wobble, stood up, and said.
Hou Shaotian looked at the baby-faced Liu Xuan: "Heh, beauty, there’s no such thing as drinking for someone here. If you want to drink with me, take three penalty drinks first."
"I’m not someone who drinks with just anyone."
"Liu Xuan."
Zhou Zhishan grabbed Liu Xuan’s arm, whispering in her ear: "One of us has to stay sober. I’ll drink this one."
"Zhishan."
"I’m fine."
Zhou Zhishan said as she pushed Liu Xuan back into her seat, then lifted her glass to Hou Shaotian: "Mr. Hou, I toast you."
Hou Shaotian chuckled, and drank along.
Zhou Zhishan didn’t sit but placed her glass down, grabbed an opened bottle of Feitian, and filled three glasses.
"Mr. Hou, you said no one drinks for someone else, but my sister really can’t drink. I’ll take three penalty drinks for her, alright?"
Hou Shaotian slammed the table with his hand: "Good, I like this temper of yours, it’s got character. Today I’ll make an exception for you."
"As long as you finish these three drinks, I’ll look after both of you in the future."
Hou Shaotian said.
Zhou Zhishan didn’t say a word but grabbed the three glasses and downed them in succession. After the last glass, her stomach churned, feeling nauseous.
Zhou Zhishan pushed back the chair, covering her mouth, and rushed to the bathroom inside the room. Liu Xuan quickly followed her.
"Mr. Hou, I apologize for showing you this."
The director beside looked at Hou Shaotian.
"Apologize, for what? I like this girl, she’s got character, kind of like a heroine."
"Haha, even a heroine must lay down her weapons before Mr. Hou."
"Haha, I’m looking forward to that."
Wen Ruoyun watched the few making lewd remarks, feeling irked inside. She hadn’t expected Zhou Zhishan to go all out, drinking six glasses of strong 53-degree baijiu.
Even if she could drink, she wouldn’t dare that much at once. Those weren’t little sake cups, after all.
"Why haven’t they come out yet?"
"Wen Ruoyun, go take a look."
Wen Ruoyun nodded but cast a glance at the assistant director, who ogled her alluring figure.
He turned to Hou Shaotian: "Mr. Hou, these newcomers have someone backing them. They were introduced."
Holding the wine glass, Hou Shaotian chuckled: "Heh, so what if they have backing? The women I want to play with, I always get. As long as they want to be in this circle, they’ll have to show Mr. Hou what they’re made of."
"Moreover, in this circle, women are just playthings. Who takes them seriously?"
"Mr. Hou is right."
"With Mr. Hou’s status, who dares not to give him some face? The key card for the room upstairs is already prepared for you."
The assistant director slid the key card to Hou Shaotian, who accepted it: "Hmm, about the funds, come to me later for the money."
After a while.
Zhou Zhishan came out supported by Liu Xuan, but as the alcohol kicked in, Zhou Zhishan staggered, seeing double.
"It seems Miss Zhou is a bit drunk. Why don’t I take her upstairs first?"
Hou Shaotian, eager and impatient, found her beauty more enticing than the meal.
"No need, I’ll take her."
"Liu Xuan, what’s it got to do with you? Sit down."
Wen Ruoyun grabbed Liu Xuan and pressed her into her seat.
Hou Shaotian went behind Zhou Zhishan, intending to support her out.
Just then.
The box door was kicked open with a bang.
"Where do you think you’re going?"