44: Xiao Qin, take Mr. Zhang home.

He felt this young woman was quite good.

Pouring wine and serving soup for Zhang Yu, she had been very attentive.

"Secretary Sha!"

Qin Li stood up in a hurry.

"You didn't drink earlier, did you?"

Sha Ruikang asked.

"No. I'm allergic to alcohol." Qin Li smiled a bit awkwardly.

"Then, can you drive?" Sha Ruikang asked again.

"Yes, I got my license a few years ago."

"Then I'll assign you a task: get President Zhang home safely. Do you have confidence in that?" Sha Ruikang asked.

"Secretary Sha, rest assured, I guarantee I will complete the mission!"

Qin Li promised solemnly.

"Good, I'll leave President Zhang to you," Sha Ruikang said.

"That might not be appropriate, having a section-level cadre drive me personally..."

Zhang Yu smiled.

A section-level cadre was a class of people he couldn't even touch just a few days ago.

And now, she was just his driver.

This reversal of status was very satisfying to him.

It was equivalent to the number one person in the town driving for him and carrying his shoes, and the other party even had to thank him for the opportunity.

However, since she held a position after all, he couldn't make it too obvious.

"President Zhang, you're too kind," Qin Li quickly said. "As the God of Wealth for Binjiang District, I am honored to have the opportunity to drive you!"

After some back-and-forth, Zhang Yu stopped declining.

After bidding each other farewell, the people at the table dispersed reluctantly.

"President Zhang, take it slow, watch the steps."

Zhang Yu walked out the door.

Qin Li hurried forward to support his arm.

It was very proactive and natural, without any reluctance.

"I didn't drink much; I know there are steps," Zhang Yu said.

"Even so, President Zhang, you must be careful. If you were to bump into something, I wouldn't be able to answer to Secretary Sha."

As Qin Li spoke, she actually hugged his arm even tighter.

A breeze blew by. Zhang Yu caught a faint, delicate fragrance emanating from her, which refreshed his spirit.

"President Zhang, why are you looking at me like that?"

Qin Li noticed Zhang Yu staring at her.

"What perfume are you wearing? It smells quite good," he said directly.

"Ah?" Suddenly hearing this compliment from President Zhang, Qin Li was momentarily at a loss.

"I—I'm not wearing any perfume. My workplace has rules; our attire can't be too flashy."

She was too embarrassed to say that this scent was natural.

"President Zhang, where do you live? Let me take you there," she quickly changed the subject.

"Binjiang Mansion."

Zhang Yu said.

"Binjiang Mansion?" Qin Li immediately recalled that her superiors had participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for this development.

Given President Zhang's status, only Binjiang Mansion in Jiangcheng could match him.

Or rather, this was just the upper limit of Jiangcheng, not the upper limit of President Zhang himself.

However, Binjiang Mansion was quite far from here.

If there was no traffic, it would take an hour. Two hours round trip.

If something unexpected happened while helping Zhang Yu home, like him falling asleep or something, she might not get back all night.

"President Zhang, if you don't mind, why not go back to my place first? You can sober up, and I'll take you back first thing tomorrow morning!" Qin Li thought for a moment and gathered her courage to say.

"Back to your place?"

Zhang Yu's drunkenness receded a bit more.

Was she not just planning to support him? Boys need to protect themselves when they are out.

"Yes." Qin Li felt a bit annoyed; her mouth had moved faster than her brain, and she couldn't take it back. "Because my place is just three kilometers ahead, five minutes away."

"Alright then," Zhang Yu smiled. "I'm afraid I might throw up in your car if it gets bumpy on the way."

Although he didn't drink much, his tolerance wasn't that high.

Being blown by the wind and catching a chill, he really felt a bit uncomfortable.

"Then, President Zhang, please get in the car."

Qin Li supported Zhang Yu and walked to a Passat.

She carefully opened the back door, shielded the roof with her hand, and helped Zhang Yu inside.

Then, she walked back to the driver's seat, started the car, and drove forward.

At this moment, an old Wuling Hongguang behind them quietly followed.

The person in the driver's seat was none other than Zhang Weilong.

When Zhang Yu and Qin Li's group left the Urban Village.

He still couldn't swallow his anger, and ignoring the objections of his entire family, he drove out to follow them.

He had waited for two hours at the entrance of the restaurant.

Seeing Qin Li supporting Zhang Yu as they walked out, Zhang Weilong's heart nearly broke.

Supporting him proactively, and sticking so close!

His heart was completely unbalanced.

He had pursued her for so long, and even though they had agreed to get engaged, he had never even held her hand.

Yet Zhang Yu, on their very first meeting, was so proactive.

His mental defenses instantly shattered.

"I want to see where you're taking him!" With this thought, Zhang Weilong kept a distance of about a hundred meters, following behind.

After making a few turns, he noticed a somewhat familiar residential complex appearing ahead.

"Isn't this the residential complex where Qin Li lives?" Zhang Weilong was surprised.

Many people from various work units in Jiangcheng lived here; it was a form of care for employees.

He had been here a few times, but had never entered the complex, let alone been to Qin Li's home.

Then he saw Qin Li's car stop inside the complex.

His car didn't have a pass, and he didn't dare to follow in.

He saw Qin Li get out of the car and help Zhang Yu out from the back seat.

Then they walked toward the building entrance.

His last shred of hope completely collapsed.

Damn it. Is Qin Li taking Zhang Yu home?

Late at night, a man and a woman alone in a room, and they've been drinking—what good could come of that?

"Good for you, Qin Li, good for you, Zhang Yu. Playing like this, huh?" Zhang Weilong felt like he was going crazy.

His heart felt like it had been struck by lightning; dejected, he turned his car around and left the entrance of the complex.

"President Zhang, lie down for a moment while I go pour you a glass of water."

Qin Li finally managed to place Zhang Yu on the sofa.

Exhausted and panting, she unbuttoned her suit jacket on the way to the kitchen.

The blouse she was wearing underneath was revealed. Feeling a bit chilly, she didn't pay much attention to it.

She poured a cup of hot water and turned back to the living room.

Zhang Yu was half-lying down; seeing her walk over with the water, he couldn't help but be surprised: "You..."

"Ah, what about me?"

Qin Li looked down at herself.

She didn't know when, but two buttons on her white blouse had popped off.

Perhaps it happened while supporting him, or maybe at another time. Regardless, she hadn't realized it at all.

Two buttons had fallen in action. How could the view inside be contained?

Qin Li panicked and let out a startled cry. The cup slipped from her hand and shattered on the floor.

Water and glass shards scattered everywhere.

"I'm sorry, President Zhang, I'm sorry, I'll clean it up immediately!" Qin Li's face turned pale.

Her brain also entered a state of system failure.

Stunned for a few seconds, she quickly picked up a rag and began to clean up the mess on the floor.