Chapter 191: Oxygen Beauty

"Cousin, why are you in such a rush? I was sleeping, and you woke me up with over a dozen calls."

Cui Jinghui sat in the passenger seat, rubbing his sleepy eyes, and complained.

"We're going to see Zheng Qian now. When we get there, do exactly as I told you. Do you understand?"

"My dear cousin, it's almost four in the morning." Cui Jinghui glanced at the time.

Who sets a meeting at four in the morning?!

"Less talk. I told you to meet him, so you meet him. Do you know what to do?" Cui Ziqing pinched Cui Jinghui's thigh hard, instantly snapping him awake.

"Stop pinching, cousin! Ouch, ouch, ouch! I know, I know, okay?!"

Cui Jinghui was very angry, but after surveying the overall situation under Cui Ziqing's guidance, he realized that the Cui Family was indeed in a disadvantageous position.

If they could timely turn hostility into friendship with Zheng Qian, they could avoid a major conflict in the future, and the Cui Family might even have a chance to transform.

At that time, the family would consider him to have made a contribution, and it would be a much greater achievement than taking over a small bar.

Isn't it just apologizing to Zheng Qian?

It's no big deal.

Although he had a grudge against Zheng Qian, in the face of huge benefits, he still chose to listen to Cui Ziqing.

A real man knows when to yield and when to stand tall.

When there are no outsiders around, never mind apologizing to Zheng Qian, he would even kneel to Zheng Qian if necessary.

Anyway, no third person would know, it wouldn't spread and affect his reputation, and he could gain an impressive achievement; it could be considered a sacrifice for the family.

But after arriving at Red Rose.

Cui Jinghui's expression changed slightly after seeing the people in the booth.

Shi Yuzhu is here too?

That guy knows just as many people as he does.

And even… Song Qingli???

During their university days, Song Qingli was the "oxygen goddess" of the school.

Even he, behind Yu Nana's back, had made eyes at Song Qingli, expressing his love.

But unexpectedly, Song Qingli didn't even pay him any mind, rejected him directly, and even called him a playboy scumbag.

If he wasn't mistaken, Song Qingli only truly met Zheng Qian at the alumni reunion, right?

Aren't you supposed to be pure and innocent?

Aren't you supposed to be a role model for others?

Damn it, you just met, and you're already drinking with Zheng Qian until four in the morning?

These past two days are still workdays, and Song Qingli is willing to skip class the next day just to drink with Zheng Qian?

Back then, Song Qingli didn't even look at him, so how could she look at Zheng Qian?

But things were different now. Zheng Qian was a wealthy corporate director who threw money around; his status was vastly different from before, and even Song Qingli was proactively attaching herself to him.

Cui Jinghui felt extremely unbalanced.

"Hello, President Zheng, I am Cui Ziqing." Cui Ziqing took the initiative to walk up and greet Zheng Qian.

Zheng Qian glanced at her.

Huh?

A woman?

"I thought you were a man, which is why I told you to come at this hour."

"If it's a woman, then it really is my fault. I'm actually quite good at cherishing and protecting the fair sex."

Zheng Qian looked at Cui Ziqing's flawless face and her long legs that her pants couldn't quite cover, and curled his lip.

Shi Yuzhu: ???

This is… Cui Ziqing?

The daughter of the Cui Family's eldest branch?

In Yezhou, she is a very famous leading lady.

It is said that Cui Ziqing is exceptionally gifted and very interested in mathematics and business. After graduating from middle school, she didn't even attend high school and, relying on her own ability, was directly admitted to Stanford Graduate School of Business for further studies.

After graduation, she gave up on starting her own business with funding and chose to help the Cui Family manage their businesses instead.

One-third of the Cui Family's business in Yezhou belongs to the eldest, Cui Chengsi.

In reality, it is Cui Ziqing who manages it on his behalf.

Cui Ziqing is decisive in her actions, capable, and intelligent. Within the Cui Family's industries, the parts managed by Cui Ziqing adopt extremely advanced management models with clear rewards and punishments.

There is a joke in Yezhou that describes the strong contrast between Cui Ziqing and Cui Jinghui.

Cui Jinghui: ???

He's already hitting on her?

Damn it!

That's my cousin!

"It's okay, President Zheng. Actually, it was my fault. By the way, this is my cousin, Cui Jinghui. You two are old acquaintances; I heard you were classmates in university, right?"

Cui Ziqing smiled and pulled out Cui Jinghui, who was hiding in the back and reluctant to show his face.

Cousin?

Cui Jinghui was dragged over at this hour?

That means this Cui Ziqing's status in the Cui Family is really quite significant!

"Hello, Brother Qian!" Cui Jinghui held back his breath, squeezed out a smiling face, and said happily.

After seeing this, Shi Yuzhu was so surprised that his jaw dropped.

Cui Jinghui actually… apologized?

A playboy with such high arrogance is finally willing to bow his head to someone?

Shi Yuzhu is very familiar with Cui Jinghui and knows his stubborn temper.

Previously, Cui Jinghui was a fierce tiger, but now he was greeting Zheng Qian like a docile kitten.

Song Qingli's expression was much the same as Shi Yuzhu's; her cherry lips were slightly parted, and her pretty face wore a look of disbelief.

"President Zheng, shall we sit down and talk?"

"Sure, but…" Zheng Qian deliberately made things difficult, "We've all had quite a bit to drink. Since you're joining the table now, you have to drink something first."

Zheng Qian pointed to the drinks on the table that he had someone pour in advance.

This wasn't some ordinary Maldives wine that you could drink three glasses of without issue; it was high-proof XO.

After three glasses, anyone with a low tolerance would start feeling dizzy immediately.

"You…" Cui Jinghui wanted to curse, but was blocked by a sharp look from Cui Ziqing.

Isn't this deliberately making things difficult for them?

Song Qingli and Shi Yuzhu finally understood why Zheng Qian had someone bring a bottle of XO earlier; it turned out it was prepared for Cui Ziqing and Cui Jinghui.

This kind of liquor is very strong. The two of them felt that doing this was a bit difficult for them.

Zheng Qian's goal was to make things difficult for them.

If he didn't make things difficult, how would people know he wasn't someone to be trifled with?

There were only two paths in front of Cui Ziqing and Cui Jinghui.

Drink, and you can come over and sit down to talk.

Don't drink, and you can still talk, but you have to stand outside the booth.

Everyone was curious about how Cui Ziqing would choose.

In this situation, Cui Jinghui had no say; only she could represent the Cui Family.

"So President Zheng has already had quite a lot to drink. Since we've just joined the table, how can we not drink?"

Cui Ziqing picked up the bottle and filled all three glasses, which hadn't been filled, to the brim until they overflowed.

One glass after another, she downed them in one go—three full glasses!

This stunned everyone, including Cui Jinghui, Song Qingli, and Shi Yuzhu.

So strong?

As expected of Cui Ziqing!

Even Song Qingli had occasionally heard stories about Cui Ziqing.

Someone like Cui Ziqing was the object of her admiration.

Song Qingli's entire family, including close relatives, worked within the system; it could be summed up in two words: stability.

Back then, everyone disagreed with Song Qingli pursuing a career, which is why she stayed at the school to become a university teacher.

"Alright, since you are so sincere, come over and sit down." Zheng Qian beckoned to Cui Ziqing.