Chapter 85

"Has the cosmetics approval come through?"

Xiao Chen was driving, turning his head to look at Su Qing and asked.

"No, I called this morning, and they said there's a procedure that's stuck..."

Su Qing looked somewhat helpless, shaking her head.

"Is it that Xu Gang causing trouble?"

"Maybe, because the materials I submitted are fine, they shouldn't be stuck..."

Xiao Chen nodded: "We've been expecting this guy to cause trouble... Did he invite you himself?"

"No, the staff member said I need to talk to Director Xu, so I called him and arranged to meet at noon."

"Oh."

"Let's see what he says. The product line has already started the approval process, I hope it won't be delayed... Otherwise, we'll lose not just money, but also credibility!"

Thinking about these things, Su Qing felt a headache and couldn't help but rub her head.

"This guy's intentions, you and I both know. Actually, it doesn't matter whether we meet today or not."

Thinking of Xu Gang's attitude that day, Xiao Chen felt an itch in his fists.

"What can we do? When problems arise, we need to find solutions... We can't just give up and ignore them, right?" Su Qing said, giving a self-deprecating smile: "We're past the age of running away, aren't we?"

Xiao Chen looked at Su Qing's smile and suddenly felt a pang of sympathy. She must have been very tired these past few years.

The former young lady, who later left the Su family... Her older brother was not around, and she had a younger sister who returned from studying abroad and started a business...

Suddenly, he thought of another question. What about their parents? Are they deceased, or what? Why has Old Su never mentioned them?

"Don't think too much, there's always a way out. Haha, it will definitely be resolved."

Xiao Chen comforted Su Qing, but in his heart, he muttered, damn it, even if there's no way, he would have to carve out a path for her!

"Okay!"

Su Qing nodded, closed her eyes, and stopped talking. She was tired, both physically and mentally.

Xiao Chen looked at Su Qing again and made a decision. If Xu Gang makes any unreasonable demands or acts inappropriately, he would use his own methods to help her resolve the issue!

Half an hour later, the Maserati stopped in front of a hotel.

"Su Qing, we're here."

Xiao Chen spoke softly.

"Huh? I fell asleep just now."

Su Qing slowly opened her eyes, patted her face to wake herself up.

"If you're tired, take a break."

"Okay, I'll take a break after this busy period!" Su Qing nodded, opened the car door: "Let's go in."

"Okay!"

The two got out of the car, entered the hotel, and headed straight for the Chinese restaurant on the eighth floor!

"Do you have a reservation?"

At the Chinese restaurant, a waitress in a qipao walked over and asked with a smile.

"Peony Hall."

"Okay, please follow me!"

The waitress nodded and led the way to the Peony Hall.

Knock knock!

The waitress knocked on the door, and Xu Gang's voice came from inside: "Come in."

"Please."

The waiter opened the door and bowed slightly.

"Thank you."

Su Qing nodded politely and walked into the private room.

"Hehe, President Su, you're here? I've been waiting for you..."

Seeing Su Qing in her business attire, Xu Gang's eyes flashed with greed. Today, he was determined to get this woman!

However, when he saw Xiao Chen behind Su Qing, his smile disappeared.

"Director Xu, I'm sorry for keeping you waiting."

Su Qing smiled apologetically.

"It's nothing, but I don't want any unnecessary people around during the meal!"

Xu Gang said coldly, his gaze falling on Xiao Chen.

"Hehe, Director Xu, are there any unnecessary people in this private room?" Xiao Chen said, pulling out a chair for Su Qing: "President Su, please sit."

"Okay, you sit too." Su Qing nodded and then looked at Xu Gang: "Director Xu, what do you like to eat?"

The waiter handed the menu to Xu Gang, who frowned and casually ordered a few dishes.

His purpose today was not to eat, but to get this woman!

Originally, he thought that by stalling the approval process, this woman would understand what to do. Now it seems she still refuses to comply!

Otherwise, she wouldn't have come to eat and brought a male assistant!

"Alright, that's enough. I'm not very hungry!" Xu Gang finished ordering and looked at Su Qing, saying lightly: "President Su, you and your male assistant have a special relationship, right? Do you usually eat together?"

"Hehe, Director Xu, you're really perceptive, you know everything?"

Before Su Qing could speak, Xiao Chen laughed. He wasn't lying; they did eat together, except for lunch!

"Hehe, I can understand that a female CEO and a male assistant might have some unspoken relationship..." Xu Gang said with a cold laugh.

"Director Xu, let's talk about the cosmetics approval... I heard it's been stalled. Do you know what the problem is?"

Su Qing frowned and asked Xu Gang.

"Hehe, it's not a big problem, just a matter of my word... But I'm very serious about my work, so let's follow the procedure..."

Xu Gang said with a smile.

"Director Xu, how can we get the approval?"

"That's not urgent, let's talk while we eat!"

Soon, the dishes were served, along with two bottles of Wuliangye.

"Come, President Su, you have to drink a few glasses with me today... Since I have work this afternoon, I'll drink less, and you'll drink more... How about this, I drink one glass, and you drink three, okay?"

Xu Gang ignored Xiao Chen, picked up the Wuliangye, and said to Su Qing.

"..."

Su Qing's face changed when she heard this. What kind of drinking is this?

Xiao Chen was also speechless. Damn, this guy is not only a pervert but also shameless!

How can he say such shameless things? Is he even a man?

"Director Xu, President Su can't hold her liquor. I'll drink for her, how about that?"

"You? What are you? Don't you remember what I said last time? You're just a small assistant. If it weren't for being with President Su, you wouldn't even have the right to speak to me!"

Xu Gang slammed the Wuliangye on the table and mocked.

Su Qing's face changed slightly, about to say something, but saw Xiao Chen wave his hand and remain calm.

"Hehe, Director Xu is right, I'm just a small assistant... How about this, I'll drink five glasses, and you drink one, okay?"

"Wow, so you want to be a hero and save the beauty?" Xu Gang was taken aback for a moment, then laughed coldly: "Alright, you drink this bottle first, and then I'll drink with you!" He pointed to the Wuliangye on the table.

"Okay!"

Xiao Chen nodded, took the Wuliangye, and opened it.

"Xiao Chen, what are you doing? You can't drink!"

Su Qing was a bit anxious. Drinking a whole bottle of liquor would hurt his body!

"Hehe, how touching, one wants to drink for the other, and the other doesn't want to let go, truly touching!"

Xu Gang saw this and felt a surge of jealousy, speaking sarcastically.

"President Su, don't worry, I'll be fine."

Xiao Chen smiled, not pouring the liquor into a glass, but preparing to drink straight from the bottle.

"Xiao Chen..."

"President Su, if he drinks, we can continue talking... If he doesn't, I'll leave now!"

Xu Gang said coldly. His plan was good; if this guy wants to stay, then he'll get him drunk!

Su Qing frowned; Xu Gang was becoming more and more unreasonable!

"Hehe, it's just a bottle of liquor, I'll drink it!"

Xiao Chen said boldly, raised his head, and started drinking. The strong liquor flowed down his throat, and his eyes occasionally flashed with a cold light.

In just a few seconds, he put down the bottle, exhaled a breath of alcohol, and his face was only slightly redder than before.

"Director Xu, I've finished it!"

Seeing that Xiao Chen drank a whole bottle of liquor without showing any signs of drunkenness, Xu Gang was surprised and a bit annoyed, but he couldn't take back his words.

Su Qing was also surprised. How could he drink so much?

"Director Xu, here, I'll toast you again. I'll finish it, and you drink as you like!"

Xiao Chen poured another glass, raised it, and drank it in one gulp.

"..."

Xu Gang was really stunned. Is this guy a wine barrel?

"Director Xu, can we talk about the approval now?"

Su Qing spoke up. She felt that if they couldn't talk now, there was no point in continuing!

"Of course."

"Director Xu, a small token of my appreciation..."

Su Qing took out a bank card from her bag and pushed it towards Xu Gang.

This was a decision she made after much consideration this morning!

She knew what Xu Gang wanted, but that was definitely out of the question!

So, what could move Xu Gang?

Men, either beauty or money!

So, Su Qing chose the latter!

Although she didn't want to do this, that's how the world works!

Water that is too clear has no fish, a principle she understood years ago!

"President Su, what do you mean by this?" Xu Gang glanced at the bank card on the table, deliberately frowning: "Aren't you making me do something wrong?"

"Director Xu, it's just a small token of my appreciation."

"Hehe, forget about this small token. But if you can change the card, I'd be happy to accept it." Xu Gang looked at Su Qing, suddenly changing his expression and smiling.

Su Qing was taken aback. Change the card?

"Director Xu, I don't understand. Change to what kind of card?"

"Hehe, a room key card from this hotel, how about that?"

Xu Gang had no patience left, not even bothering to hide his intentions, and went straight to the point.

Room key card?!

Su Qing's face changed again. She didn't expect Xu Gang to be so direct and make such a request!

"President Su, I thought we're all adults and know how things work in this society, right? But your actions have disappointed me!"

Xu Gang raised his glass and took a sip: "President Su, to be honest, I'm only interested in you. As for the bank card... Hehe, do I need money? I don't need money!"

"Xiao Chen, let's go!"

Su Qing stood up with a cold expression.

"Ah!"

Xiao Chen sighed softly. Well, if someone is asking for it, he'll have to oblige!

And, this liquor was for nothing!

"President Su, think carefully. If you leave, Qincheng Company's new product will definitely not get approved... Also, the previous products will be retested by the drug administration to see if they meet the standards..."

Xu Gang played with his glass, his expression somewhat playful. He enjoyed the feeling of being in a position of power and using it to pressure others!

He believed that Su Qing would definitely agree to his demands!