"Only I can enter? This is my husband, is he not allowed?" Chu Nianxue asked, her delicate eyebrows furrowed.
"Yes, Miss Chu. Mr. Jiang specifically instructed me that only you are allowed to enter. Otherwise, he will cancel this negotiation, and you may return the way you came," the security guard replied, nodding.
"This..." Chu Nianxue hesitated.
After some thought, she reluctantly gave up the opportunity before her. She turned to Lin Xiaotian and said, "Xiaotian, why don't you go back first? I can go in by myself."
"Come pick me up after the banquet."
"Alright, since my wife wants to go alone, I won't go in either."
Lin Xiaotian agreed with a smile and personally watched Chu Nianxue enter.
As Lin Xiaotian left, the security guard glanced at him with disdain and sneered in a low voice, "So useless. A grown man, and he still has to rely on his wife for a living."
"I wonder what kind of luck this kid has to find such a beautiful female CEO."
"Alright Captain, stop complaining. What's the point of this kid having a beautiful wife? After tonight, that cuckold hat on his head will be firmly in place. If she weren't so good-looking, why would Mr. Jiang cooperate with her?"
"That's true. This kid probably never imagined that his wife is here tonight to secure a deal by riding Mr. Jiang."
The two security guards couldn't help but mock as they watched Lin Xiaotian's retreating back.
Little did they know, Lin Xiaotian heard their entire conversation. As he listened, his brows suddenly turned cold!
He glanced back slightly, thinking that this Mr. Jiang, by making the banquet so secretive, clearly had ulterior motives.
How dare he bully my wife! I'll make him experience the joy of being unable to have children!
With that thought, Lin Xiaotian pretended to leave. Once he was out of the security guards' sight, his gaze suddenly swept towards the window of the adjacent building. Seizing an opportune moment, he flashed forward and began to climb upwards along the window.
Meanwhile, Chu Nianxue had already entered the hall. As soon as she did, a waiter respectfully invited her to the banquet venue on the sixteenth floor.
The attendees of the banquet were all friends of Mr. Jiang. As they saw Chu Nianxue approaching from afar, their faces lit up with brilliant smiles.
They had already heard Mr. Jiang mention that the CEO Chu attending tonight was a stunning beauty, and upon seeing her, they found her indeed extraordinary.
Mr. Jiang's taste was truly exceptional!
Mr. Jiang surveyed Chu Nianxue, his gaze filled with barely contained desire. However, he did not reveal his intentions and walked towards her with great respect.
"CEO Chu, you look truly beautiful tonight. Please come this way. I'd like to introduce you to some of my friends, all renowned merchants in the antique industry," Mr. Jiang said with a smile.
"Is that so? Mr. Jiang is very thoughtful."
Chu Nianxue responded with a polite smile and walked with him.
With every step she took, the hearts of the men in the distance skipped a beat. They rarely encountered such a beautiful and successful woman!
"Hello, CEO Chu. I am Wang Youcai from the Wang family in the provincial capital. I have heard much about you, but never had the chance to meet. It is a great honor to meet you here today. I'd like to propose a toast."
As soon as Chu Nianxue approached, a bald man smilingly raised his wine glass and stepped forward to offer a toast.
"Hello, Mr. Wang. I have a low tolerance for alcohol. How about I substitute with a beverage? Would that be acceptable?"
Chu Nianxue looked at the large glass of wine he held, feeling a little apprehensive, and asked with a smile.
Wang Youcai's expression faltered slightly. Before he could reply, Jiang Yulang interjected, "CEO Chu, this Mr. Wang is a prominent figure in the provincial antique circle. He rarely toasts others. If you were to substitute with a beverage on your first meeting with Mr. Wang, it might not be appropriate."
"This..."
"Please, CEO Chu. I'll drink first."
While Chu Nianxue was still hesitating, Wang Youcai raised his glass and drained it in one gulp.
Turning his head, Jiang Yulang had already poured a large glass of wine for Chu Nianxue and handed it to her. "CEO Chu, please. We are gathered here today; let's not lose face with each other."
"Alright, then I'll drink it."
Seeing that both men were urging her, Chu Nianxue could not refuse. She could only brace herself, take the wine glass, and drink the large glass of wine in one go.
After the drink, she immediately felt a heat spread through her body. She had never drunk so much before.
"CEO Chu, I am Zhou Tongtian from Zhou's Antiques in the provincial capital. Like Mr. Wang, I also deeply admire you. I'd like to propose a toast as well."
Soon, another man in a suit stepped forward, holding a large glass of wine and offering a toast.
Before Chu Nianxue could recover, Jiang Yulang had already poured the wine and handed it to her. "CEO Chu, you must drink this glass too. Once you do, we will all be friends, and your career development will be smoother."
"I... alright, I'll drink."
Chu Nianxue's head was already feeling a bit fuzzy. Under their persuasion, she once again picked up the wine glass and took a large gulp.
Cough, cough!
As the wine went down, it stung her, causing her to cough twice. Her legs felt unsteady.
Jiang Yulang looked at her rosy cheeks and graceful figure, his mind already filled with the upcoming festivities.
He exchanged a glance with another man. Wu Lao'er from the Wu family also stepped forward and continued to toast Chu Nianxue. "CEO Chu, I am Wu Lao'er from the Wu family. I would also like to propose a toast."
"Mr. Wu, I... I really can't drink anymore. I hope Mr. Wu can forgive me."
Chu Nianxue shook her head gently, feeling the figures around her begin to waver and her consciousness becoming hazy.
Wu Lao'er, however, looked displeased and frowned, "What does CEO Chu mean by this? Are you looking down on me? You drank with them, but you refuse to drink with me?"
"Mr. Wu, that's not what I meant. Please don't be angry..."
Chu Nianxue quickly tried to explain to Wu Lao'er, wanting to say more. Jiang Yulang's eyes darted, and he smiled, "CEO Chu, this Mr. Wu has an extraordinary status. Please bear with it and finish this glass of wine."
"As long as you drink this glass, our cooperation will be settled. We will sign the contract as soon as you sober up."
"Is that true?"
Hearing the words "sign the contract," Chu Nianxue's spirits immediately perked up.
"Of course. I, Jiang Yulang, keep my word. Please, CEO Chu."
Jiang Yulang handed another glass of wine to Chu Nianxue, thinking that once she drank this glass, she would surely fall into his arms and be at his mercy!
However, just as Chu Nianxue was about to take the wine, there was a loud bang from the direction of the banquet hall window, and a figure burst in from outside!