Zhang Bin was far more astute than Huang Zhong. Today, he attended a social event with Gu Yizhou. Afterwards, Gu Yizhou suddenly asked if the language department had a gathering there, saying he wanted to come and check.
Zhang Bin was initially puzzled as to how Gu Yizhou knew about such a small matter. However, just as the two reached the door of the private room, they heard Liu Shu spouting nonsense inside. Seeing Gu Yizhou's expression change, Zhang Bin pushed open the door and walked in.
Now, seeing the situation inside, he knew Gu Yizhou intended to punish Huang Zhong and Liu Shu. Although he wasn't yet sure whether Gu Yizhou simply disliked their character or was acting on behalf of someone in the room.
In any case, at this moment, there was no doubt he had to play along with Gu Yizhou's words. "Mr. Gu is right. If Vice President Huang really can't drink, perhaps…" "I can drink, I can drink!" Huang Zhong quickly went to get a glass and wine. Retirement?
He was only in his forties, in the prime of his career. If he were fired, what would become of him! And so, under the cold gaze of Gu Yizhou, Zhang Bin, and the rest of the language department colleagues, Huang Zhong and Liu Shu, who had just been so arrogant, began chugging down glass after glass of alcohol. Drinks streamed down their faces, making them look utterly pathetic.
Liu Shu felt her head was about to go numb, her throat felt like it wasn't her own anymore, and she looked at Gu Yizhou with a mournful face, "Mr. Gu, I really can't drink anymore..." Gu Yizhou glanced at the remaining drinks on the table, his expression unchanging.
"I hate wasting food. Deputy Manager Liu and Deputy General Manager Huang, keep up the good work. Stop when you've finished all this alcohol." Su Mianmian was completely dumbfounded; this was the first time she had ever seen Gu Yizhou so violent.
Although he hadn't shown any anger or uttered a single harsh word, everyone present could feel his intense rage, and no one was unmoved by his imposing presence.
Su Mianmian was secretly alarmed when she felt a deep gaze fall upon her. Turning her head slowly, she met Gu Yizhou's cold, hard features. His thin lips parted slightly, and he moved his lips towards her. Su Mianmian understood; he meant, "Aren't you leaving?"
Su Mianmian instantly snapped out of her daze. As soon as Gu Yizhou left the private room, she slipped out unnoticed.
Just outside the room, before she even saw Gu Yizhou, she felt a nausea and rushed to the restroom, dry heaving for a while. After vomiting, she washed her face, feeling a little better. She leaned against the wall as she walked out of the restroom, when a large hand touched her waist.
Su Mianmian smelled a familiar sandalwood scent. Her wet eyes looked up, meeting Gu Yizhou's warm gaze. "You threw up?" Su Mianmian shook her head, her expression aggrieved. "She didn't throw up."
Gu Yizhou took a breath. "Mianmian, didn't I tell you not to drink when I'm not around?" Su Mianmian blinked twice. "I remember, but Liu Shu said..." "Liu Shu said? Who does Liu Shu think she is?
Look at her now, can she even utter a single word!" Su Mianmian swallowed. "So, you were letting her drink with Vice President Huang just now to get revenge for me?" Gu Yizhou ruffled Su Mianmian's hair. "Otherwise?
I told you before that you should take down anyone who bullies you, no matter what. I'll back you up. I don't think you listened at all."
Su Mianmian hadn't really thought that far ahead, assuming a couple of drinks would shut Liu Shu up. She hadn't expected Liu Shu to have no intention of letting her off easily from the start. "I did want to take them down, but drinking isn't my forte."
Gu Yizhou sighed, ruffling Su Mianmian's hair. "Then remember, next time, if you encounter something that's not your forte, just call me. Can you do that?"
Su Mianmian nodded vigorously. "Yes, I can! My husband is omnipotent, I know." Husband?
Su Mianmian had that ability. Every time she made him furious, a little bit of sweet talk would instantly melt away Gu Yizhou's anger. At this moment, Gu Yizhou was only thinking about the "husband" Su Mianmian had just called him. "What did you just call me? Say it again." Su Mianmian bit her lip, looking completely innocent. "What did I call you? I definitely didn't call you anything."
Gu Yizhou raised an eyebrow, getting impatient, and scooped up the little rascal. "Trying to be a fool, huh? Wait until we're in the car, and I'll help you remember whether you called me or not."
...He Suyan noticed Su Mianmian had gone to the restroom and hadn't returned for a while, so he specifically asked a waiter to check the women's restroom. The waiter came out saying there was no one inside. He Suyan was a little worried and immediately called Su Mianmian.
Su Mianmian had just gotten into Gu Yizhou's car, nestled in his arms, and pulled out her phone to answer. "Su Mianmian, where are you?" Hearing the voice clearly, Su Mianmian realized she had forgotten to tell He Suyan when she left.
"Manager He, I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you, I have to go now." He Suyan frowned, his voice cold. "How did you get there? By taxi? Didn't I say I'd give you a ride after this?"
Su Mianmian pursed her lips. "No need to trouble yourself. I just ran into an acquaintance, and he gave me a ride." An acquaintance, again.
Last time Su Mianmian said she was taking an acquaintance's car, only to find out later that acquaintance was her father. And who is this acquaintance today? He Suyan's tone grew even colder. "Is your acquaintance reliable?
You came out with company people; if something happens, it's hard to explain."
Su Mianmian glanced at Gu Yizhou, seeing him intently listening to her phone call, and her eyes curved into a smile. "Reliable, of course. He's the most reliable person in the world, Manager He, you don't need to worry." After Su Mianmian finished speaking, there was a pause of a few seconds on He Suyan's end.
"Be careful on the road. Send me a message when you get home." Su Mianmian replied and hung up. Just as she put her phone back in her bag, Gu Yizhou grabbed her waist and lifted her up. His deep voice came from beside her ear, each word distinct, "An acquaintance?
What kind of acquaintance am I to you?" Under the influence of alcohol, Su Mianmian became bolder, hooking her arms around Gu Yizhou's neck, her voice soft and sweet. "My husband is an acquaintance too, I didn't say anything wrong."
Her sweet, slightly alcoholic breath brushed against Gu Yizhou's face. He looked down at the girl's unusually luscious red lips. "Little drunkard, acting all drunk with me?"
Su Mianmian smiled, her eyes playful yet slightly hazy. "You deliberately didn't tell me you were coming to the private room, I couldn't let your kindness go to waste." Gu Yizhou hadn't expected Su Mianmian, despite appearing quite drunk, to be so clear-headed.
He lowered his head and kissed her on the corner of her mouth. "Mrs. Gu loves keeping her marriage a secret so much, I have to play along." Su Mianmian was overjoyed, her beautiful eyes crinkling with laughter. "Aren't we going on team building tomorrow? Don't worry, I'll give you a proper title."
...Gu Yizhou left Zhang Bin to supervise the two until all the wine on the table was completely empty before Huang Zhong and Liu Shu finally dared to stop.
They had drunk quite a bit, and it was all mixed drinks. As soon as they stopped, the alcohol hit them hard, their faces turned pale, and they vomited instantly. Zhang Bin couldn't bear to watch and had them taken to the hospital for an IV drip. When he returned, he saw He Suyan paying at the front desk.
He walked over and patted He Suyan on the shoulder. "Huang Zhong really hit a wall today. Manager He, keep up the good work, maybe a promotion is coming soon." He Suyan didn't understand Zhang Bin's meaning and was about to ask.
Zhang Bin shook his head. "I've always seen your abilities. You know what I just said, so don't ask any more questions."... Su Mianmian was carried back to the bedroom by Gu Yizhou.
On the way, she was still relatively sober and chatted with Gu Yizhou for a long time. But as they neared home, she couldn't hold on any longer and nestled quietly in Gu Yizhou's arms like a little rabbit.
When Aunt Zhou brought up the hangover soup, Gu Yizhou was wiping the sweat from Su Mianmian's face. Aunt Zhou frowned when she saw this. "Madam smells of alcohol; it'll be uncomfortable. Sir, why don't you give her a bath and change her into clean clothes?"
Gu Yizhou paused in wiping her sweat. "Then, Aunt Zhou, could you please help her wash?" Aunt Zhou was a little suspicious. The master and mistress had been married for so many days; hadn't they consummated their marriage yet? She only harbored a slight suspicion in her heart and didn't ask any further questions. After Gu Yizhou carried Su Mianmian into the bathroom, he carefully gave her a bath.
After changing into her pajamas, the hangover soup had cooled down considerably. Gu Yizhou hugged Su Mianmian and gently patted her. "Little drunkard, get up and drink some hangover soup, otherwise you'll have a headache tomorrow."
Su Mianmian was extremely sleepy. She vaguely heard Gu Yizhou calling her, her eyelids fluttered open, then drooped weakly again. Gu Yizhou had no choice but to give up. Just as he put the bowl back on the table, Su Mianmian's phone vibrated.
Gu Yizhou picked it up and saw the caller ID. After glancing at the completely drunk Su Mianmian, Gu Yizhou hesitated for two seconds before answering. He Suyan's voice was still cold and clear. "Su Mianmian, did you get home safely?
Didn't I tell you to text me when you got home?" Gu Yizhou recalled the scene in the private room earlier when He Suyan silently handed Su Mianmian juice. The concern overflowing in his eyes went beyond that of an ordinary superior. "Thank you for your concern, she's home."
He Suyan frowned, instinctively assuming he was Su Mianmian's father. "Are you Chairman Su? I'm sorry, Su Mianmian had a couple of drinks at the department dinner today." Chairman Su? She mistook him for Su Mianmian's father?
Gu Yizhou's narrow eyes narrowed slightly. "I think you've misunderstood. I'm Su Mianmian's husband."