"Bro, are you sure they can take advantage of me?"
Anyway, I only feel at ease if I keep an eye on things myself.
"Suit yourself then." Lily Bai shook her head and let him tag along.
This banquet was hosted by River Li and several company core members for the executives of the partner company, filling up the whole table.
River Li was already tipsy, his gaze a little unfocused. When he saw Lily Bai arrive, he instantly breathed a sigh of relief, grinned, and pulled her to sit beside him, introducing her to everyone: "This is our Bai Corporation chairman's only daughter, and future heir: Lily Bai. She's just happened to be in Dragon City these days, and heard President Xiao was here, so she came especially to greet you!"
Almost everyone at the table was male.
The moment Lily Bai appeared, every pair of eyes lit up, and the atmosphere instantly reached a peak.
"Wow! President Bai! I've heard so much about you! Seeing you today, the rumors are true—you're gorgeous!" President Xiao exclaimed dramatically.
Lily Bai smiled, "I've long admired President Xiao as well! It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Come, come, President Bai, it's our first meeting—let me toast you."
Lily Bai nodded, raised her glass, and clinked it with his...
...
China's drinking culture has a long, storied history.
Lily Bai could hold her liquor quite well.
But honestly, she never really understood what was so fun about it.
At most, she could feel a bit of competitive spirit from it.
Take President Xiao and his subordinates, for example—they took turns downing glass after glass with her. Lily Bai couldn't tell if they genuinely loved drinking or just wanted to get her drunk for the thrill of seeing someone—especially a woman—lose control.
Whatever their reason, to help River Li secure the contract, she kept her smile on and didn't refuse a single toast.
Once River Li thought the mood was right, he brought up the contract again.
President Xiao sighed, saying, "Actually, I can't make the final call on this. Our big boss has the last word!"
"President Xiao, is there really someone above you at your company?" River Li was puzzled.
After all, President Xiao was supposed to be the largest shareholder and general manager of the company.
"How about this, I'll call him over," President Xiao said. "You can talk to him directly, and I'll help mediate. Sound good?"
River Li naturally agreed.
Apparently, his boss was nearby, and after a quick phone call, the man showed up almost immediately.
Three people arrived.
The leader wore a black-and-red suit and walked with the swagger of someone who didn't care about anyone else, smiling as he stopped in front of River Li and Lily Bai.
It was none other than Shaun Fane.
Trailing behind him were two newcomers his company had just launched—both with delicate features and striking looks.
Lily Bai remembered their names: Ryan Tian and Jason Zhong, who formed the "Fu-Fei" duo. Lately, they'd been popping up everywhere in entertainment news.
But Lily Bai could never tell them apart.
They looked pretty much the same.
Both were equally effeminate.
Their songs were all breathy and whiny—neither romantic nor masculine—just cloyingly sweet and hard to listen to.
"This is our company's big boss, President Fane," President Xiao introduced. "President Bai, President Li, maybe you've met?"
River Li's face darkened. "President Xiao, are you messing with us?"
"To be honest, our company was acquired by President Fane a few days ago," President Xiao said, moving to stand behind Shaun Fane. "President Fane is the real boss now. If you want to talk about selling your drama, you'll have to negotiate with him!"