“Why so nervous?” Lu Fan smiled, “I’m not blaming you, I’m just asking.”
Team Leader Zhou quickly nodded, appearing even more respectful. When she was in the sales team, she was called an old witch, but in front of Lu Fan, she was very docile.
After Lu Fan finished his inquiries, he left directly. Team Leader Zhou breathed a sigh of relief as she watched his retreating figure. She dared not be presumptuous with her highest leader.
Tianyi Tower, also quite famous in Qingzhou, was a decent restaurant, a well-known specialty hotel in the area.
Xiao Qi sat in Lin Ke’s car, her eyes filled with envy, “Lin Ke, I never realized you were a second-generation rich kid.”
“Not at all!” Lin Ke quickly shook her head, “Lu Fan bought this car for me. I didn’t intend to accept it.”
“It seems I was mistaken. It’s your Lu Fan who is the rich second generation.” Xiao Qi said enviously, “How wonderful it would be if I could have a boyfriend like that.”
As they chatted, they soon arrived at Tianyi Tower. After booking a private room, they waited inside.
The clients tonight were all very important. If this order could be secured, Lin Ke’s performance in the company would skyrocket.
After waiting in the private room for a long time, the guests still hadn’t arrived. Lin Ke asked with some doubt, “Could the information be wrong?”
“It shouldn’t be wrong,” Xiao Qi said seriously, “We agreed on this specific room…”
“Apologies for making you wait!”
As they were talking, a bald man walked in, dressed in a suit and tie, looking quite presentable. He was accompanied by two other men.
“Are you from Liu’s Pharmaceutical Company?” Lin Ke asked tentatively.
“That’s right, we are the heads of Liu’s Pharmaceutical Industry!” the bald man smiled, his gaze briefly flicking to Lin Ke. “I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Lin once when we discussed cooperation at your company. Seeing you again today is even more stunning.”
“You flatter me!” Lin Ke offered a polite smile, but she felt somewhat awkward. The bald man’s constant gaze made her uncomfortable.
“Steward Zhao, you are the pillar of Liu’s Pharmaceutical Industry. It shouldn’t be a problem for you to sign the order this time, right?” Xiao Qi asked with a smile.
“There shouldn’t be any problem. However, since we are at Tianyi Tower, we must have a drinking contest. According to the old rules, if you can outdrink us, we can sign the contract.”
“I’m not much of a drinker, Steward Zhao. You can’t bully us,” Lin Ke said with a smile. “A few rounds of drinks should suffice.”
“I’ve made my stance clear. If you don’t drink enough, I’m afraid the order tonight won’t be signed,” Steward Zhao chuckled. “If Tai Kang Pharmaceutical doesn’t cooperate sincerely, Liu’s naturally won’t go out of its way.”
“Steward Zhao, you jest. My sister here doesn’t speak very well,” Xiao Qi said with a smile. “I’ll penalize myself with a drink now. We won’t go home until we’re drunk tonight.”
“That’s more like it!” Steward Zhao chuckled lightly, and the men beside him also smiled, glancing at the two women from time to time.
They served as liaisons for Liu’s Pharmaceutical Industry and had committed many wicked deeds. Not long ago, they had set their sights on Lin Ke, so they deliberately approached Tai Kang Pharmaceutical for cooperation and laid out this spread.
Now that the fish had taken the bait, they wouldn’t miss this opportunity.
Xiao Qi drank several cups consecutively, appearing spirited and unfazed, as if unaffected.
Lin Ke, however, was quite worried, “Sister Xiao Qi, this liquor is very strong. You shouldn’t drink so much.”
“Business negotiations are like this. If you don’t drink, how can you show sincerity?” Xiao Qi smiled. “But don’t worry, Lin Ke, my alcohol tolerance is very high. I don’t usually get drunk.”
“Since your alcohol tolerance is so high, I’ll have to toast you with three consecutive cups.” A man stood up and downed three cups of white wine in one go.
Xiao Qi frowned. Although her alcohol tolerance was decent, she couldn’t handle this kind of drinking.
“Let me take these three cups!” Lin Ke picked up several glasses of white wine and began to drink. Although reluctant, she didn’t want Xiao Qi to bear too much.
“Miss Lin is indeed spirited!” Steward Zhao was overjoyed. As long as the two women were drunk, whatever they wanted to do would be easy.
Lu Fan also arrived at Tianyi Tower, simultaneously searching for Lin Ke’s private room. The two young girls were inexperienced in the ways of the world, and it would be dangerous if they were deceived.
Inside the private room, Steward Zhao continued to ply them with drinks. Lin Ke could no longer hold on and appeared to be swaying precariously.
“Don’t stop, drink this one more, and our friendship will endure!” Steward Zhao pushed a glass of wine towards Lin Ke.
Lin Ke, heavily intoxicated, was about to take the glass when Xiao Qi blocked it, “We can’t drink anymore, or we won’t be coherent.”
“Wouldn’t it be better if you weren’t coherent?” The two men beside them chuckled. “That way, we can do some very pleasant things.”
“What are you doing!” Xiao Qi’s expression turned panicked. She was already half-drunk, and now they were in a private room. The men’s suggestive remarks made her highly alert.
“When you come out for business, to succeed, you have to pay a price, don’t you know?” the man smiled. “You’re fair and beautiful, I bet you’ve done this with many people before!”
“Vulgar and shameless!” Xiao Qi quickly got up and pulled Lin Ke towards the exit.
Lin Ke stumbled, also quite drunk, but she sensed that something was not right.
“Don’t you want to sign the order?” Steward Zhao chuckled. “As long as you comply with us, all future orders from Liu’s Pharmaceutical Industry will be given to you, and you can advance rapidly in the company!”
“We are not that kind of people, Steward Zhao. Please respect yourself.”
Lin Ke said repeatedly, dodging their advances and trying to escape, but she was blocked by the men.
“You won’t be able to leave tonight. Even if you don’t want to sign the contract, you’ll have to satisfy us well tonight!” Steward Zhao sneered. “Looking at your delicate skin, you should taste quite good.”
“Steward Zhao, we are from Tai Kang Pharmaceutical. If something happens tonight, you won’t be able to explain it,” Xiao Qi threatened.
“Stop talking nonsense. We’ve done this many times. No one will ruin their reputation,” Steward Zhao sneered. “By tomorrow, you’ll be as if nothing happened.”
“Beautiful lady, I’ve had my eye on you for a long time!” Steward Zhao grabbed Lin Ke, “You can’t let me down!”
“Let go of me, let go of me!” Lin Ke struggled desperately. Su Dan Novel Network.
Xiao Qi was also held by a man, resisting fiercely. However, their strength was too little, and they were drunk, making escape impossible.
These men were clearly experienced and efficient in their actions. Xiao Qi’s clothes were already torn halfway, and tears rolled down her cheeks. Lin Ke struggled desperately, biting Steward Zhao, but was slapped, leaving a handprint on her face.