Compared to Mr. Qin healing the ailment that has plagued me for years, a few bottles of Maotai are nothing. That's all then, I won't disturb your meal." Li Jinshui waved his hand and smiled at Qin Shiming again before turning to leave with Manager Huang. Once they were gone, everyone in the private room turned to look at Qin Shiming.
Chapter 35
"Mr. Qin, you treated Chairman Li's illness? When did this happen?" Qin Manxue was the first to ask. "Besides, you didn't study medicine in college, how could you treat people?"
Qin Shiming casually explained, "I really didn't study medicine in college, but I learned some medical skills during my three years in the army. Yesterday at lunch, by chance, I treated Chairman Li for a minor ailment. I didn't think much of it, but I didn't expect him to run into me here today, and even remember it and spend so much money."
"So, you and Chairman Li aren't actually very familiar with each other?" Zhang Mingjie asked. Before Qin Shiming could speak, Liu Meiqin said, "Didn't Qin Shiming just say it? He just treated Chairman Li for a minor ailment, and Chairman Li is spending so much today, covering the bill and giving us Maotai. This favor is considered repaid. From now on, Qin Shiming and Chairman Li will likely become strangers."
"Alright!" Zhang Mingjie's tone was quite disappointed. He had originally hoped that if Qin Shiming and Li Jinshui were very familiar, he might be able to find an opportunity to get close to Li Jinshui through Qin Shiming. Now, it seemed he had no such chance. But it made sense, if Qin Shiming were very familiar with Li Jinshui, he wouldn't be working at Galaxy Digital Entertainment.
Just then, a waiter pushed a dining cart over. The cart was laden with all sorts of grilled meats, seafood, and even two bottles of 1982 Lafite. "Mr. Qin, Chairman Li asked us to bring these. If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to ask!" the waiter said respectfully.
"Wow, that's 1982 Lafite! I've never had it before," Liu Meiqin said excitedly. "Shiming, it's my birthday today, and I get to drink 1982 Lafite. I really have you to thank for this." Cheng Kun's attitude towards Qin Shiming became much friendlier.
Meanwhile, Zhang Mingjie's expression was somewhat sullen. He had intended to get Qin Shiming drunk today, make him confess how he got into the Marketing Department, and also humiliate him. But now, Cheng Kun and the others were treating Qin Shiming with utmost politeness. His plan had completely backfired.
"Hmph! So what if they are polite to you now? Later, when they find out you didn't actually serve three years in the army but spent three years in prison, let's see how they treat you!" Zhang Mingjie sneered inwardly.
An hour later, everyone had eaten and drunk their fill. As they were about to leave, several waiters arrived, carrying seven cases of Maotai, and followed them out of the restaurant. Qin Shiming didn't want to go singing with them, but Cheng Kun wouldn't let him go, even dragging him into his BMW. A designated driver was at the wheel, and Fang Min sat in the front passenger seat. Qin Shiming, Cheng Kun, and Liu Zhiyuan sat in the back. The BMW 5 Series had a reasonably spacious rear seat, so it wasn't too cramped.
"Shiming, be honest, did you offend that kid Zhang Mingjie somewhere?" Cheng Kun asked, placing a hand on Qin Shiming's shoulder and smiling. "Don't worry, there's no one else in the car, and Zhiyuan is my good brother. What you say in my car won't be told to anyone."
Qin Shiming smiled and replied, "I didn't offend him. He's just too petty. But he's just a clown, I don't take him seriously."
"Haha, I like hearing that. He really is just a clown. If it weren't for Vice President Cao, he wouldn't even be considered a clown." Cheng Kun laughed heartily and then said, "By the way, I apologize first. I shouldn't have pushed you to drink today."
Fang Min, in the front passenger seat, added, "Mr. Qin, I apologize too. Please don't mind it!"
"Shiming, I apologize to you too. But speaking of which, your alcohol tolerance is truly frightening. You drank so much baijiu, and you seem fine now."
"Heh, it's nothing, I don't take it to heart." Qin Shiming smiled and then asked curiously, "Supervisor Cheng, you just mentioned Vice President Cao, what's the situation there?"
Cheng Kun grinned, "Heh, you just joined our company, so you definitely don't know about this. It's fine to tell you, but you have to promise not to tell your distant relative Qin Manxue."
Fang Min added, "Qin Manxue was also pushing Mr. Qin to drink earlier. She's clearly on Zhang Mingjie's side, so Mr. Qin definitely won't tell her."
"Right, right, I almost forgot. They're just distant relatives, not close ones." Cheng Kun suddenly realized and said, "Shiming, do you know why Zhang Mingjie, at such a young age, could climb to the position of supervisor in the Marketing Department and be on par with me?"
Qin Shiming shook his head. "It's all because of this Vice President Cao, Cao Yan!" Cheng Kun continued, "That fat woman, Cao Yan, is incredibly lustful and loves to hook up with young studs. Zhang Mingjie compromised with her to get ahead. Otherwise, with that kid Zhang Mingjie, even with three to five years, he wouldn't be able to become a supervisor!"
"Uh..." Qin Shiming really didn't know this juicy gossip. He had thought Zhang Mingjie became a supervisor because of his outstanding ability. So, he was actually involved in a quid pro quo situation.
"Even though Zhang Mingjie is dating Qin Manxue now, he still gets hooked up with by Cao Yan from time to time." Cheng Kun sneered, "A scumbag like him, I despise him from the bottom of my heart!"
Liu Zhiyuan directly scoffed, "More than despise, he's a disgrace to us men. He can even stomach trash like Cao Yan."
Qin Shiming was contemplating whether he should tell Qin Manxue about this. Also, Cao Yan, who engages in such behavior with subordinates, is actually a company vice president. As the chairman, shouldn't he manage this as well?
Half an hour later, the car arrived at the Weilong Entertainment Club. This was Qin Shiming's second time here! However, because it was nighttime, the lighting was poor, and the entrance was crowded with people. Coupled with his ordinary attire, the club staff didn't notice him.
"Shiming, this Weilong Entertainment Club ranks among the top three in Jianghai City. You probably haven't been here before, right? You must have fun tonight." As soon as Cheng Kun got out of the car, he put an arm around Qin Shiming and lowered his voice, "The girls here are amazing. How about I get one for you and Zhiyuan later? But let's be clear, I can help with the tip, but you'll have to pay their fees if you take them out tonight!"
Qin Shiming chuckled, "I'll pass. You get one for Zhiyuan."
"You don't want one? Oh, I get it. It must be because of your relative Qin Manxue, right? It's okay, we'll let it go this time. I'll take you out to play when I get my salary later." Cheng Kun happened to glance at Qin Manxue and her group walking towards them and immediately understood. Qin Shiming smiled helplessly and didn't say more.
At this moment, Liu Meiqin walked past him and suddenly said, "Qin Shiming, this Weilong Entertainment Club ranks in the top three in Jianghai City. When you go in later, don't look around too much, so you don't make us look like country bumpkins. Got it?"
Qin Shiming ignored her and walked directly into the Weilong Entertainment Club. To avoid attracting the attention of the club staff, he deliberately walked at the back. However, all the staff at the Weilong Club had been handpicked by Lei Hu. Furthermore, to prevent future conflicts with Qin Shiming, Lei Hu had already sent Qin Shiming's photo to all his subordinates, instructing them not to offend him. Therefore, before Qin Shiming even entered the Weilong Entertainment Club, he was spotted immediately. The news was instantly relayed to Lei Hu!
"Brother, why are you in such a hurry to find me? General Manager Han from Qinglin Group is having a very engaging conversation with me. You pulling me over in such a frenzy is really affecting my talk with General Manager Han. Don't you value this matter?" Lei Bao complained dejectedly as soon as he entered Lei Hu's office.
"Qin Shiming is here at our club to play!" Lei Hu said.
"What did you say? Qin Shiming? He's at our club? Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Lei Bao's hair stood on end.
What happened last time Qin Shiming came to their club was still vivid in his memory. Moreover, he had a small unpleasant encounter with Qin Shiming afterward, and to appease Qin Shiming's anger and try to befriend him, he had even offered a hundred million in cash. But the result was that Qin Shiming refused. Afterward, he had been a little worried that Qin Shiming might hold a grudge. This time, he wouldn't be here to cause trouble, would he?
"I just received the news. As soon as I got it, I called you over." Lei Hu said, "However, you don't need to worry too much. I just received another message saying that Qin Shiming and his group have entered a regular private room. The other people seem to be his friends. They appear to be just here for some casual fun."
"Really?"
"Yes, it should be true!"
"Phew! That's good!" Lei Bao finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then he added, "Brother, Qin Shiming is a Grandmaster-level expert. When he comes to our club to play, shouldn't we go and greet him? And we definitely must arrange the best Emperor Suite for him. Oh, right, let's have You Si accompany him tonight!"
Lei Hu shook his head, "I considered this just now, but I worry he won't want to be too high-profile in front of his friends. If we do that, wouldn't it be counterproductive and displease him?"
Lei Bao said, "Then what should we do? Are we just going to pretend we don't know? Brother, don't you want to befriend Qin Shiming? The opportunity is right in front of us, we can't just do nothing, can we?"
Lei Hu thought for a moment and said, "How about this, you tell You Si to stop accompanying General Manager Han for now and let her go accompany Qin Shiming. But tell You Si not to say too much. This way, Mr. Qin maintains a low profile, and our attitude is conveyed."
"Okay, I'll go find You Si now!" Lei Bao quickly left the office.
In the private room.
"Qin Shiming, why don't you order a hostess too? Otherwise, sitting there alone, you'll be so lonely, won't you?" Liu Meiqin looked at Qin Shiming with a half-smile. Li Zhiyuan had already ordered a hostess to accompany him, and Cheng Kun had Fang Min accompanying him. Zhang Mingjie had Qin Manxue and Liu Meiqin on either side of him. Only Qin Shiming sat alone on the side, looking somewhat lonely.
Qin Shiming was engrossed in his phone, saying, "It's fine, you all enjoy yourselves, don't mind me."
"You don't mean, you are worried that if you order a hostess, she won't like you?" Liu Meiqin said with a smile.
Zhang Mingjie followed up, "Qin Shiming, you are Manxue's brother after all, so I'll be direct. Although you do seem rather ordinary and vulgar, and your appearance isn't particularly outstanding, making it hard to win over the hostesses here, you really don't need to worry too much. Their job is to drink with you and make you happy; they won't care about these things at all."
Qin Manxue, standing nearby, said, "Qin Shiming, why don't you order one? You haven't had much contact with girls for so many years. This is a good opportunity to practice. Otherwise, with your conditions, it might be difficult to find a girlfriend in the future."
"More than difficult, for someone like Qin Shiming, probably no girl will take a liking to him within one or two years!" Zhang Mingjie sighed softly, with mockery in his eyes, though his face looked like he was concerned for Qin Shiming.
"Dong dong dong dong..." Just then, the sound of crisp high heels clicking on the floor echoed. Immediately, a woman with a sexy, tall figure and a beautiful, stunning appearance entered the private room and walked directly to Qin Shiming.
"Respected VIP, may I have the opportunity to accompany you tonight?" Her voice was soft and sweet, not only pleasant to hear but also capable of instantly igniting any man's primal instincts.
Chapter 36
The woman was wearing a slim-fitting royal blue dress that was tight around the hips. Her chest was fair and ample, revealing a spectacular décolletage that seemed on the verge of bursting the collar, showing a gorge that was deep enough to make one want to dive in. Below that was a slender waist that could be held with a single hand, and perfectly rounded, perky hips. Her long, shapely, fair legs were even more captivating. Combined with her flawless face... she was a beauty to behold!
Her arrival caused a brief silence in the private room. And what she said made Cheng Kun, Zhang Mingjie, and the others instantly simmer with excitement.
"Beautiful lady, did you come to the wrong room, or mistake the person?"
"Ahem, beautiful lady, the lighting here is a bit dim, and perhaps you've had a bit too much to drink?"
"Beautiful lady, how about I turn on the light and pour you a glass of water so you can sober up?"
Zhang Mingjie and the other men's eyes turned red with envy. They couldn't help but swallow.
"You Si, why are you here? Shouldn't you be accompanying General Manager Han from Qinglin Group right now?" The hostess accompanying Li Zhiyuan exclaimed in surprise upon recognizing You Si's identity.
"Xiao Li, you know her?" Li Zhiyuan, already knowing the hostess's name, immediately asked.
"Of course, I know her. You Si is the top hostess, the queen of our Weilong Entertainment Club. Many big bosses in Jianghai City come here just to have a drink with You Si. However, there are very few people You Si will entertain one-on-one. And..." Xiao Li explained.
"And what?" Li Zhiyuan pressed.
Zhang Mingjie and the others also looked at Xiao Li.
Xiao Li said, "And You Si never spends the entire night with a guest!" The implication was clear. Zhang Mingjie and the others became even more excited. So, this beauty in front of them was actually the queen of the Weilong Entertainment Club. Even big bosses found it difficult to get her to drink with them. And she never spent the night with clients!
Yet, judging by her attitude towards Qin Shiming, it seemed...
"Sir, if you don't mind, You Si belongs to you tonight!" Her gaze had been solely on Qin Shiming from beginning to end. Her words struck like a thunderbolt, making Zhang Mingjie and the others feel as if their hearts were shattering. Such a prime, delicate flower was about to be trampled into cow dung!
Especially Zhang Mingjie and Liu Meiqin, their faces felt burning hot. They had just been saying that no girl would be interested in Qin Shiming and that he wouldn't find a girlfriend for one or two years. But now, a top-tier beauty was about to willingly throw herself at him, coming to him.
Qin Manxue's gaze at Qin Shiming was even more complex.
"Miss You Si, are you absolutely sure you haven't mistaken the person?" Zhang Mingjie couldn't stand it. He gestured for the DJ to turn off the music and then asked loudly, "I am absolutely sure!" You Si finally turned her head to look at Zhang Mingjie and the others. "I noticed you all when you entered the club. To be precise, it was this gentleman; his unique aura attracted me, making me irresistible. So, as long as he is willing, he is my prince charming tonight."
"Plop!" Zhang Mingjie slumped onto the sofa, looking at Qin Shiming with eyes full of envy and hatred. Why Qin Shiming? A reformed criminal who served three years in prison could attract such a goddess-like beauty?
"Shiming, what are you hesitating for?" Cheng Kun gave Qin Shiming a nudge. "Yes, hurry up!" Li Zhiyuan also egged him on.
"Miss You Si, I'm truly sorry, but I don't have time right now. How about you go accompany that General Manager Han?" Qin Shiming guessed that this woman named You Si was arranged by Lei Hu. Lei Hu had been thoughtful; he didn't come himself but sent You Si alone, orchestrating this scene. Unfortunately, he really didn't have time. Currently, that woman Liu Shuxin seemed too idle and kept messaging him on WeChat. What's more, she wasn't just chatting idly; she was seriously asking him about how to care for and maintain her breasts, and he couldn't not reply.
"Pfft!"
"Damn it, inhuman!"
"Shiming, you, could it be that you have problems in that area?" Zhang Mingjie and the others almost fell over upon hearing Qin Shiming's reply. Cheng Kun even started worrying about Qin Shiming's health.
"Bah! I'm healthier than all of you. I just really don't have time right now!" Qin Shiming glared at Cheng Kun impatiently.
"Sir, can't you give me a chance?" You Si asked pitifully. "And if you don't have time now, I can just sit next to you temporarily and pour you drinks, I won't disturb you at all, okay?"
Qin Shiming frowned slightly, feeling a bit reluctant. But he also knew that if You Si left like this, it wouldn't be easy to report back to Lei Hu.
"Sit down!" Qin Shiming shifted his body slightly.
"Thank you!" You Si said excitedly and quickly sat next to Qin Shiming, then poured him a glass of wine. However, it was only that. There were no intimate actions. It wasn't that she was unwilling, but she was afraid. Qin Shiming also ignored her, continuing to reply to Liu Shuxin's messages.
Seeing this, Cheng Kun and the others felt like killing him. Such a waste! Occupying a spot but not using it! In short, three words: inhuman. Or perhaps four words: not a man!
Fortunately, with Xiao Li present, the atmosphere in the private room quickly heated up. You Si also occasionally had a drink or two with Cheng Kun and the others. Li Zhiyuan, who had drunk too much and didn't have a great alcohol tolerance, ended up vomiting in the restroom, forcing Liu Meiqin, who needed to use the toilet, to go to the public restroom outside the private room.
"Yo, beautiful, alone? No handsome guy to order you? How about coming to have a couple of drinks with me?" On the way back to the private room, a bald man who seemed a bit drunk blocked Liu Meiqin's path, looking her up and down with eyes gleaming. The bright lights inside the club obscured the thickness of Liu Meiqin's makeup, making her appear even more alluring. Coupled with her rather sexy figure, she was even more captivating. The bald man was strong as an ox, burly and tall. He stood in the middle of the corridor, directly blocking Liu Meiqin's way.
"Get lost. I'm not one of the hostesses in this club." Liu Meiqin, mistaken for a club hostess, was quite angry and didn't give the bald man any face.
"Slap!" The bald man slapped Liu Meiqin across the face and roared, "Damn it, Brother Niu doesn't care if you're a hostess or not. Since I've taken a liking to you, you have to accompany me tonight."
Although he only used twenty percent of his strength, Liu Meiqin was still knocked to the ground. Half her face swelled up, and she let out a pained scream.
"What's going on?"
"Brother Niu, what's the situation?"
"Did this bitch offend you? Why don't we drag her to a private room and strip her now?"