313: Chapter 313: Relative or Not?
313: Chapter 313: Relative or Not?
“Tangyu, come eat!” A pleasant voice interrupted Tangyu’s thoughts.
He turned and nodded with a smile towards Liu Shanshan before walking over.
As soon as he entered the dining room, he was enveloped by delicious aromas.
The table was already filled with dishes, the fruits of Zhao Xinxin and Wan Ya’s labor.
There were indeed over a dozen dishes and even a winter melon pork rib soup, pretty much a full range of homemade dishes.
Fish, meat, chicken, duck, both meaty and vegetarian options, it was truly abundant.
Zhao Xinxin brought over two bottles of red wine.
The saying that successful women like red wine really held true.
It’s actually very good for women to drink a bit of red wine occasionally because moderate consumption can beautify the skin.
Which woman in the world doesn’t want to look beautiful?
On such a celebratory day, naturally, red wine was the choice to make the occasion lively and prosperous.
“Come on, everyone, take a seat,” Zhao Xinxin said, inviting everyone to sit down.
Without any hesitation, Tangyu took the seat beside Zhao Xinxin, Liu Shanshan sat right next to him, while Fang Min and Wan Ya also found their spots at the table.
Beautiful women, fine wine, and exquisite dishes—it really was a wonderful setting.
“This first glass, I want to toast to Tangyu.
Our success this time owes much to his efforts.
Without him, we definitely wouldn’t have secured the Dali new product and cooperation deal.
I will remember his contributions,” Zhao Xinxin said with a very content mood.
The official contract had been signed, and everything was set in stone with no room for change.
At this point, all affairs could finally be considered concluded.
This project had cost her countless sleepless nights and had seen its fair share of ups and downs.
The harder something is to achieve, the more precious it feels.
The victory was indeed not easily won.
“Yes, the greatest credit definitely goes to Tangyu.
We should all toast to him,” Wan Ya agreed, picking up her glass to stand, and naturally, Fang Min and Liu Shanshan stood up as well, each wanting to toast to Tangyu.
Being toasted by four beauties was quite overwhelming for Tangyu, who said with a smile, “You are all too kind.
Thanks to the care from several sisters at the office, it was my duty to do this.
Thank you, everyone.
Cheers.”
The atmosphere at the dining table was marvelously vibrant.
There was laughter and chatter, with everyone appearing joyful and radiant.
Even the normally reticent Liu Shanshan was more talkative today, constantly refilling glasses and proposing toasts.
Zhao Xinxin, too, rarely so carefree, was openly inviting everyone to drink.
As the boss, her call to drink ensured that the mood was very spirited.
Two bottles of red wine were not enough to last, and in less than fifteen minutes, they were all finished.
Zhao Xinxin then brought out three more bottles—her house’s entire stock.
As the wine flowed and time passed, everyone became more relaxed and open, sharing their bright hopes for the company’s future.
Zhao Xinxin still harbored her own dreams and ambitions.
Watching these four diverse women, chatting and laughing without care for ladylike images, drinking heartily, Tangyu smiled.
It felt intimate, as if they were all one big family.
“I can’t anymore, my head feels so dizzy,” Liu Shanshan, who didn’t have a high tolerance for alcohol, declared after a few drinks.
Her face was as red as a ripe apple, her eyes hazy and unfocused, her body swaying unsteadily.
Tangyu’s brow furrowed slightly as he quickly reached out to support Liu Shanshan, who was already feeling warm to the touch and clearly drunk.
“Xinxin, Shanshan is drunk.
We should take her to her room to rest,” Tangyu suggested.
Liu Shanshan had since moved in with Zhao Xinxin after the last incident, as both were somewhat traumatized.
Thus, under Zhao Xinxin’s insistence, Liu Shanshan had moved in, so they could keep each other company and look out for one another.
Zhao Xinxin was indulging in the joyful drinking with Wan Ya and Fang Min, having not experienced such happiness drinking with the two for many years.
After glancing at Liu Shanshan, she told Tangyu, “Then you help her to her room.
The second room is hers.
You don’t expect us to help, do you?
We can’t handle her.”
“Alright then,” said Tangyu, having no choice but to take on the task himself.
He tried to help Liu Shanshan up, but she was not cooperating at all, and despite his efforts, he couldn’t get her to stand.
Moreover, Tangyu didn’t dare to use too much force for fear of hurting her.
“Shanshan, let me help you to your room to sleep,” Tangyu said.
With blurred vision and barely able to open her eyes, Liu Shanshan squinted at Tangyu and spoke with a drunken breath, “Hehe, sleep, you want to sleep with me, you want to take advantage of me.”
“Uh—” Tangyu felt awkward, “No, it’s you who will sleep, not me with you.
You’re drunk, go get some rest.”
Zhao Xinxin and the other two were seasoned drinkers, and they could handle their wine well; five bottles split among five people meant they only had slightly more than a bottle each, so they were far from drunk.
With their tolerance, one bottle of red wine barely made an impact.
At this moment, they were teasingly watching Tangyu, making his embarrassment even greater.
Had they figured out what he had been hiding so well?
Were they that perceptive?
“It’s still broad daylight, and you want to help me to my room to sleep just to take the chance to sleep with me, huh?
Hehe, but—I’m willing to sleep with you, carry me to bed.
Let’s sleep together; I want to sleep holding you,” Liu Shanshan said.
Do women always become so bold when they’re drunk?
Tangyu’s face turned red from embarrassment.
It would have been fine if it was just the two of them, but with three other pairs of eyes watching, how embarrassing could it get?
“Haha, Tangyu, you’re in luck today, our beauty Shanshan is throwing herself at you,” Zhao Xinxin joked.
Wan Ya and Fang Min were also giggling with delight.
They were unaware of Tangyu’s relationship with Lin Feifei, so naturally, they assumed that something was going on between Tangyu and Liu Shanshan.
Moreover, it was a widespread rumor in the company that Tangyu and Liu Shanshan were already an item.
“Sister Xinxin, I wasn’t thinking that way,” Tangyu explained.
“It’s normal to think like that, love between a man and a woman, and no one’s accusing you.
Why be so shy?
We all understand completely, just go,” Zhao Xinxin said.
“Uh…” Tangyu was speechless, knowing that any further explanation would only complicate things further.
The more he tried to explain, the messier it became.
Tangyu had no choice but to pick up Liu Shanshan and head to her room.
In truth, Tangyu didn’t want to carry her, but Liu Shanshan had already flung herself onto him; he had no option but to pick her up.
However, holding the beauty in his arms, feeling her soft body, especially with his chest being squeezed by two soft things, was quite comfortable.
It didn’t take long for Tangyu to put Liu Shanshan on her bed, but she showed no signs of letting go, her arms tightly wrapped around Tangyu’s neck, “Hehe, time to sleep, you promised to sleep with me, you can’t go back on your word and leave.”
If that wasn’t a drunken slur, Tangyu certainly wouldn’t have refused.
Tangyu did want to, but taking advantage of someone in a vulnerable state was something he couldn’t do.
Besides, there were three other women watching outside.
If he did anything inappropriate there and then, it would be mortifying.
“Shanshan, let go first, you should go to sleep,” Tangyu said.
If she didn’t let go soon, I might lose control.
Instead, Liu Shanshan clung to him even tighter: “No, I won’t let go, you promised to sleep with me.
I’ve already agreed to it, so you must.”
Hearing this, Tangyu felt an inexplicable urge.
If a girl said that to a guy and he remained unmoved, there would likely be only two possibilities: either the guy had an issue with his sexual orientation or his capability as a man.
Tangyu had seen how getting drunk could drive people crazy; Zhao Yaya had a bit of that.
Was Liu Shanshan going crazy from alcohol too?
Do all women yearn to cling to a man and demand ‘that’ when intoxicated?
Does drunkenness make them all so uninhibited?
“Sigh, I do want to, but I can’t do it,” Tangyu sighed inwardly.
Out of the blue, Liu Shanshan brought her face close to Tangyu’s, eyes closed, and said, “Kiss me.”
Tangyu was stunned; his mind buzzed as a beauty brought her cherry lips close to his face, asking for a kiss – how could he resist?
A flame ignited in Tangyu’s belly, as he swallowed hard and his gaze fell upon Liu Shanshan’s lips.
The temptation was indeed hard to resist.
To kiss or not to kiss?
However, Tangyu hesitated.
He had just confirmed his relationship with Lin Feifei the night before.
If he kissed Liu Shanshan now, wouldn’t that be like cheating on his wife with a mistress?
And speaking of timing, it was way too soon.
Thinking of Lin Feifei made Tangyu feel a bit guilty.
Ah, this problem was indeed giving Tangyu a headache.
To say he didn’t fancy Liu Shanshan would be a lie.
Tangyu knew that Liu Shanshan also liked him; it was just that she wasn’t good at expressing her feelings.
Her love was silent, but palpable to everyone, and she might never take the initiative to break that layer of paper between them.
As long as Tangyu didn’t make a move, they could continue this ambiguous relationship indefinitely.
How long it would last was anybody’s guess.
Tangyu’s eyes suddenly widened because he felt two soft, moist things press against his lips.
It was sweet and soft; Liu Shanshan had taken the initiative to kiss him.
This electrified Tangyu, sending a pleasurable tingling through his body.
In that moment, Tangyu pushed all his thoughts aside and began to reciprocate actively.
With yesterday’s practice with Lin Feifei, he now had real-life skills, whereas Liu Shanshan was much more naive, simply following Tangyu’s lead.
The two quickly became entangled.
Tangyu pried open Liu Shanshan’s mouth and breached her teeth, their tongues intertwining passionately, their desires escalating and igniting once more.
Unconsciously, Tangyu found himself pressing down on Lin Feifei, savoring the thick love between them.
Lin Feifei’s breathing also grew heavier, both of them longing to take things further.
But, like a jolt, Tangyu felt suddenly as though he was being watched, it was Lin Feifei.
The thought of her was like a cold shower, dampening his burning passion by half.
Tangyu could accept Liu Shanshan’s affection, but the timing was too close; having just committed to Lin Feifei the previous night and moving on to another woman today made him feel guilty.
Moreover, he didn’t want to take advantage of a drunk Lin Feifei, although he knew that sober Liu Shanshan wouldn’t blame him.
Another reason was that Sister Xinxin and the other two were still in the living room; if things escalated here, it would almost be like a live broadcast.
So, with that shock, Tangyu released Liu Shanshan and ran out as if escaping.
As soon as Tangyu left, Liu Shanshan, who had seemingly been lost in drunkenness, opened her eyes and a bitter, self-mocking smile appeared on her face: “Isn’t it somewhat disgraceful of me to declare my love in such a way?”