Not long after, I heard another knock on the door. Maybe Liu Shiqi opened the door and went out, so people outside were discussing things about Liu Shiqi.
Wang Huining said: "Liu Shiqi looks pretty much the same as in the photos. She has a really great figure. No wonder she has transitioned from being a model to film and television dramas and doing well."
Yang Yi said with a smile but not a smile: "There are many good-looking people in the entertainment industry. She may have such an opportunity because she tried her best to get it from some big boss."
Wang Huining smiled and said: "That person must have this ability."
Luo Xiangdong and I stood in the cubicle, both embarrassed for him, wondering what he was thinking after hearing this.
Now I just hope that these people will leave quickly so that I can survive. Luo Xiangdong and I stood in the narrow space together, and even my breathing became shallow.
But not long after, my phone suddenly vibrated again and then rang.
I looked closely and saw it was Wang Huining calling.
I hung up subconsciously, but forgot that Wang Huining was standing outside the door at this time.
Sure enough, Wang Huining knocked on the door of the compartment where Luo Xiangdong and I were, and said, "Zijin, is that you?"
I was so frightened that I felt like I had been caught in a double act.
Especially when Luo Xiangdong is like this, his shirt is messy, and I have a guilty conscience. If I say that there is nothing wrong between us, will others believe it
I was so panicked that I opened my lips slightly, but couldn't speak.
Luo Xiangdong glanced at me and motioned for me to speak up.
It took me a full five seconds before I replied: "Sister Huining, it's me."
As soon as these words came out, Yang Yi outside made an exaggerated noise, and then said: "You are here, then why don't you say anything? You scared me."
I thought to myself, tonight is the worst luck I've had in my entire life. Everyone came in later than me. They spoke and acted unscrupulously, but in the end, they turned around and blamed me.
Is it really true to the famous saying on the Internet: Blame me
Seeing that I didn't say anything, Wang Huining knocked on the door again and said, "Zijin, are you okay?"
I felt so guilty that I felt like my temples were pounding.
My lips opened and I replied aloud: "It's okay."
Wang Huining said: "Then open the door. What are you doing inside?"
I subconsciously looked at Luo Xiangdong beside me, but when I saw that there was no trace of panic on his face, he gave me a look that I didn't understand.
I guess he wanted me to get rid of the people outside.
"It's okay, Sister Huining, I'll just stay by myself for a while and I'll be back soon."
Wang Huining said: "How about I accompany you."
I quickly replied: "No need, I have to make a call to a friend later. I'll go back after that."
Wang Huining heard this and said, "Okay, come back quickly and don't stay out alone for too long."
I responded, and not long after, I heard a group of people walking away.
I still kept an eye on it. Almost half a minute after everyone left, I slowly opened the door of the cubicle and poked my head out first.
I stepped out and carefully checked that no one was in each cubicle. Then I said, "Mr. Luo, come out."
Luo Xiangdong walked out of the cubicle, adjusting his shirt as if no one else was around.
I didn't dare to look at him, so I nodded and said, "Mr. Luo, I'm leaving first."
I turned around to leave, but Luo Xiangdong said, "The smell of alcohol is pungent. How much did you drink?"
I paused, and after two seconds, I had to turn around and replied awkwardly: "It's the deputy minister's birthday, and we are all here to party together today."
My original intention was to explain that I was not alone.
But Luo Xiangdong sneered, and then said: "If you're not accompanying clients, you're also accompanying your boss. You work really hard."
Although I drank too much and my brain reacted slowly, I was still not blind.
There was obvious ridicule on Luo Xiangdong's face. Seeing this, I felt unhappy and replied: "There are dozens of people in the room, and I'm not the only one."
Luo Xiangdong didn't look at me. He walked to the sink, straightened his shirt in the mirror, and then washed his hands.
I saw his half-smiling expression in the mirror, and said aloud: "It seems that your deputy minister's position is better than mine. Dozens of people will accompany you on your birthday, and you are a 'motivated person' like me." The employees are so "working hard" before and after work. If I were him, I would be really happy. "
I don’t know why Luo Xiangdong always targets me. If he misunderstood the last time he accompanied a client at the hot spring hotel, but this time I have made it very straightforward. It’s my boss’s birthday, and many people are there, and he still does this You look so sinister, who are you showing it to
I was drunk and cowardly, and I was a little unhappy at being said that, so I replied calmly: "The entire translation department does not belong to the Luo family. The reason why I am so motivated and dedicated is all for the Luo family."
When Luo Xiangdong heard this, he did not turn his head, but looked at me standing behind him through the mirror.
Our eyes met, and his handsome face darkened, and I couldn't help but feel scared.
After a few seconds, he could only be heard saying in a deep voice: "Are you doing it for the Luo family or for yourself?"
After a pause, before I could respond, he said again: "Whether you want a promotion or a salary increase, tell me, I will satisfy you, why bother to go far and near to please a mere deputy minister? Do you think my Isn’t he as powerful as he is?”
I stood there, feeling drunk.
My eyelids were heavy, and I forced myself to wake up.
He opened his lips and replied aloud: "No reward for no merit, and I don't think there is anything outstanding about me, so I don't dare to trouble Mr. Luo to make an exception."
Luo Xiangdong finally turned around and looked at me intently, with a meaningful expression on his face.
He said: "You don't dare to ask me to make an extraordinary promotion, so I want to start with your deputy minister. Do you think this is a 'step-by-step' approach, and you can climb up step by step?"
Why did a perfectly normal thing become so dark in Luo Xiangdong's eyes
The anger in my heart continued to amplify due to the alcohol. Luo Xiangdong saw that I was holding back my anger. He raised his eyes slightly and asked with a somewhat provocative expression: "Are you unhappy?"
I frowned slightly and asked instead, "Mr. Luo, do you think I've bumped into your secrets several times, so you tried every means to drive me out of the Luo family?"
As if he didn't expect me to say this, a hint of surprise flashed through Luo Xiangdong's eyes.
But a few seconds later, he sneered and replied: "I want you to leave, but I still need to find a way? You take yourself too seriously, don't you?"
I tried hard to control the expression on my face, suppressed the anger in my heart, and replied aloud: "Mr. Luo, I know I am a nobody in your eyes, but little people also have their own social circles. It is the Vice Minister's birthday, and I must If you come, you have to drink. I did what I was supposed to do and didn’t cause any trouble to anyone, so I don’t know what I did wrong.”
Luo Xiangdong said expressionlessly: "You are in the bathroom, but you don't make any sound. Are you eavesdropping on purpose?"
Hearing this, I subconsciously stared and retorted: "I was here first, and you... you didn't give me a chance to speak out when you came in."
Luo Xiangdong said: "Anyway, the result of the matter is that you have heard it."
I quickly replied: "I drank too much and can't remember anything. When I get up early tomorrow morning, I'm afraid I won't even remember what I saw you tonight."
This was my last bargaining chip, or an excuse. I thought that if Luo Xiangdong insisted on driving me out of the Luo family because of this matter, then there was nothing I could do, and there was no point in trying to accuse me.
But I didn't expect that when Luo Xiangdong heard this, a smile seemed to flash in his eyes. Very quickly, it just flashed away, so fast that I felt that I was hallucinating.
Sure enough, not long after, he said out loud: "I've already told you, with your drinking capacity, you won't even know your last name if you drink less in the future. If you are capable, you have nothing to worry about if you drink more. Why join in the fun?"
Being scolded for no reason made me feel unhappy, thinking whether I drank or not, how much I drank, what does it have to do with you? Who are you to me
Seeing that I was silent, Luo Xiangdong glanced at me, expressionless, and said in a deep voice: "Is there anything else you haven't taken?"
"Ah?" I couldn't react for a moment and didn't know what he meant.
Luo Xiangdong frowned and said impatiently: "Let me ask you, is there anything left in the private room?"
I replied aloud: "The bag is still inside."
Luo Xiangdong said: "Go back and take out your bag. I'll wait for you outside."
After that, he walked towards the door.
I stared, surprised and stunned, and couldn't help but say: "Mr. Luo... what do you mean?"
Luo Xiangdong turned to look at me and replied: "I'll take you home."
My head buzzed.
what is it today? Meng Yuanqing toasted me in public, and Luo Xiangdong wanted to drive me home. I feel like either flowers are growing on my face or their brains are filled with water.
Before Luo Xiangdong could go out, I hurriedly said: "Mr. Luo, no need to trouble you, I..."
"Don't be nagging. I'll wait for you in the car outside. I'll give you three minutes."
After saying that, Luo Xiangdong opened the bathroom door, stepped forward with his long legs, and quickly disappeared from my sight.
My heartbeat was like a drum, and the amplified sound in my ears was "dong dong dong dong dong".
…
When I returned to the private room, I saw everyone drinking, singing, and having a great time.
When Meng Yuanqing saw me coming in, he stood up from the sofa, walked to me, and said loudly: "Zijin, are you okay?"
I took a small step back without leaving a trace, then waved my hand and replied with a smile: "I'm fine."
Meng Yuanqing smiled and said, "I ordered some fruit. You can eat more later to keep yourself from drinking."
I looked embarrassed and replied with a smile: "Sorry, Deputy Minister, I just took a call. I have something to do and I have to leave early."
I thought Meng Yuanqing would keep me, but he unexpectedly replied cheerfully: "Then you should leave quickly. By the way, do you want me to find someone to send you off?"
I waved my hand and replied, "No, no, I can do it myself."
After saying hello to Meng Yuanqing, I returned to the sofa, said something to Wang Huining and Dong Jianan, then took my bag and left the private room, looking back as I walked, for fear that someone was following me.
All the way out of the gate of the imperial court, a gust of night wind hit me, and I was startled.
I looked up and saw a white Porsche parked on the street. I recognized the license plate number at a glance, walked to the car, reached out and knocked on the driver's seat window.
Luo Xiangdong lowered the window, sat down in the car, looked at me, and said, "Get in the car."
I replied aloud: "Don't bother, I can just take a taxi back."
Luo Xiangdong raised his eyes slightly and said expressionlessly: "Where do you come from with all this nonsense? If you delay for a while, aren't you afraid of being seen by people in your department?"
I have to say that Luo Xiangdong is really good at grabbing people by seven inches. As soon as I heard this, I immediately opened the back door and got in.