It's no wonder that Lin Hai was acting like a licking dog to Pei Shi Yu just now. It turns out he was planning something in his heart. This may be my only chance to stand up, and also an opportunity to compete with Lin Hai.

Although I have to revolve around Pei Shi Yu, I still stick to the same principle. I'm only cooperating with President Li to do my job well, and I don't want to participate in anything else.

As for Lin Hai, I don't think I'll ever have any father-son relationship with him in this lifetime. Just as he abandoned me, I will never deliberately think about him. It's been like this since I was a child. This person seems to have no family affection in my life at all.

After the foreign wine was brought in, I drank a glass with the foreigner with the courtesy I should have, but I didn't drink with Pei Shi Yu. First, the wine was too strong, and second, toasting her would also be rebuffed. Regarding the change in attitude, I don't know if she pities me, or if she really respects President Li’s feelings. I have no way of knowing!

Just like what Xiao Wu said, people at the bottom of the pyramid should live so humbly. What's more, given my current situation, as long as I'm not forced to a certain point, I think I will endure it.

So even if Pei Shi Yu's attitude has always seemed a bit ambiguous from beginning to end, what can I do? Since I toasted her at the dinner table after President Li’s mediation, no matter what she thinks of me in her heart, at least she gave me face on the surface. After all, the matter caused quite a stir.

The door of the private room was pushed open. It was Xiao Wu, leading a sweet-looking girl in. She walked directly to us and smiled at President Li.

"Sit down," President Li said very casually.

Actually, the whole atmosphere was a bit restrained due to Pei Shi Yu's presence. Everyone was a little cautious and didn't dare to reveal their wanton male nature. The girls smoked the cigarettes I put on the coffee table. They didn't drink much wine, and they didn't need to accompany us to sing.

So I simply sat next to President Li and started talking to him. I leaned close to his ear and asked, "You're handing over the motor project to me. Does Pei Shi Yu have no objections?"

"At first, she was indeed very opposed to cooperating with you. I talked to her in detail once, and later she didn't seem to care much about it. Anyway, you remember, you are cooperating with me. If you have anything, just come to me."

"Of course. I'm not familiar with her either. It's all for your sake. Thank you."

I picked up the wine glass, "Let's have a drink. Don't worry, I will definitely do my best in the things you entrust to me."

"Well, this is also the first time I've taken on such a big project."

"She's still giving you a lot of face."

"Shi Yu is a good person, loyal and righteous. Regarding her attitude towards you, this is the first time I've seen her have such a negative side."

I smiled habitually. The things that happened between her and me really couldn't be explained. Luckily, I didn't do anything to her. If I hadn't restrained myself that day, I think the situation would have been completely different. My arrogant personality shows that I also have a bottom line of self-discipline.

Speaking of which, I raised my head and looked at them. Pei Shi Yu and the foreigner didn't seem like very intimate lovers. It seemed like she could maintain a distance from him. Although her face always seemed very peaceful, based on my personal intuition, there shouldn't be that kind of relationship.

Maybe she was too choked by the smoke. I saw her get up and walk out. I put out the half-smoked cigarette in my hand in the ashtray. After about five minutes, I also got up...

But President Li saw my movement and asked, "Where are you going?"

"To the restroom."

"Don't buy any more wine. That's about enough to drink."

Tonight, everyone didn't drink much wine. There was still a case of beer left, untouched. Xiao Wu, who usually loves to drink, also seemed very quiet tonight, indicating that he could tell what was important in the face of big matters.

When I returned from the restroom, I saw Pei Shi Yu standing alone by the window in the lobby, her eyes fixed on the outside. I paused for a while...

At the same time, I was very hesitant in my mind. Essentially, I wanted to formally apologize to her in private. This kind of woman is difficult to control emotionally. You don't even know what she's thinking.

Her back looked very lonely, giving people a feeling of faint sadness. A beige wool coat accentuated her slender figure. Adding the high heels, she has already surpassed the height of normal women, giving her a feeling of standing out from the crowd. Obviously, she doesn't like this kind of occasion.

Just like that, I came to her side as if possessed, standing not far from her, without saying anything. My eyes were also fixed on the situation outside. It wasn't late, so the traffic on the road was still quite busy. On the pedestrian crossing, electric bikes dodged pedestrians and weaved through. Across the street, there was a park. The square dance grandmas had just finished and were chatting and laughing as they walked together...

Just as I was in a daze, Pei Shi Yu turned around to my left. Maybe she wanted to go back to the private room, but when she saw me, the expression on her face was very complicated, with a look of disgust mixed with resistance...

I just glanced at her, then looked outside again. Before she left, I said without turning my body, "Thank you for giving me this opportunity."

She replied very decisively, saying only five short words: "It has nothing to do with me!"

"Whether you accept it is your attitude, apologizing is my right."

Maybe it was her attitude towards me that made me feel frustrated, so the apology changed its flavor as soon as it was spoken. This time she ignored me and left quickly.

Then came the sound of high heels fading away. I felt very uncomfortable in my heart. The original intention was to sincerely say I'm sorry, but her rejecting attitude made me feel embarrassed.

I continued to stand for a while. I felt very awkward going in. Her attitude was already very clear. There was nothing to talk about between her and me. Getting together was only because of President Li.

I instantly felt uneasy about my apology just now, as if I was deliberately trying to climb her big tree, feeling a bit pedantic.

I sullenly lit a cigarette and took a few hard puffs, keeping my back stiff and maintaining my posture, until a sound like an explosion came from behind...

I turned my head suddenly. It was a case of beer falling to the ground, all broken. The beer quickly flowed along the broken bottles onto the floor tiles, still bubbling.

Seeing my frightened look, the waiter said very politely, "I'm sorry, I startled you."

I didn't respond. The loud noise was indeed terrifying. Fortunately, I was the only one in the entire lobby besides the waiter.

After a small episode, I re-entered the private room. The atmosphere inside had completely changed. Xiao Wu, President Li, and the foreigner were already playing together. Only Pei Shi Yu was sitting in a corner, looking at her phone with her head down, her thumb frequently swiping on the screen. She must be chatting.

The foreign wine was already empty. The beer on the coffee table was already running low. I bent down and took out all the beer from the box, and opened them one by one.

Only then did President Li notice me and ask, "Did you take such a long time in the restroom? Come over and play together."

I smiled and sat down in the opposite seat...