Chapter 194: I need a man, can you do it?

So the legendary banquet was just that.

A bunch of people in beautiful clothes, moving around the buffet.

Eating and drinking as they pleased.

The more pretentious ones, however.

Would hold a wine glass, symbolically pouring a glass of champagne or something.

Chatting about everything under the sun, effortlessly mingling.

From current affairs to stocks, from real estate to development.

From domestic to international topics.

When they got excited, they’d clink glasses, then take a sip.

Drinking as if it were real alcohol.

Didn’t you all drive here?

Believe it or not, this old man will call the police for drunk driving once this is over!

Especially that Liu Ju, he was practically a social butterfly.

He could strike up a conversation anywhere.

Miss Jiang even saw him mingle among a group of wealthy ladies, eliciting sounds of “hahaha.”

Good heavens.

His social skills are impressive.

“Two beautiful ladies, may I ask…”

“Sorry, this spot is taken.”

………

“Excuse me, is it convenient…”

“No, thank you.”

………

“Miss…”

“Call me ge.” (Brother)

“???”

………

“Little Jiang Ning, hand me the ketchup.”

“No, oh, okay.”

Refusal had become a habit; even when Li Mingyu asked her to get the ketchup, she instinctively wanted to refuse.

Fortunately, she reacted quickly and handed the ketchup from the corner of the table to her side.

But it elicited a chuckle.

Jiang Ning turned her head back curiously.

Oh, right.

She had picked up black pepper powder instead.

She quickly swapped it back and handed it over again.

Li Mingyu took the ketchup, squeezed a little onto a small dish, and asked with a smile:

“How is it? Do you feel a bit disillusioned?”

“A little, I guess.”

Miss Jiang picked up a french fry, dipped it in ketchup, and put it in her mouth.

“Isn’t this just a buffet?”

“And they call it a cocktail party, a banquet, or whatever.”

“They made it sound so grand.”

Hearing Jiang Ning’s murmur, Li Mingyu ungraciously let out a giggle.

“Actually, the buffet is just the first step.”

“Later, after everyone finishes eating, they’ll clear away the dining area, lay down carpets, and dance.”

“Huh? There’s dancing too?” Miss Jiang was stunned.

“Of course, otherwise what’s the point of holding a banquet?”

As she spoke, Li Mingyu showed an intrigued expression and pouted towards a corner.

There were several beautiful women there.

Each one had good looks and a good figure.

And they were dressed quite boldly.

One of them even had her upper body covered by what looked like an eye mask.

The black and white contrast was very eye-catching.

Unlike a certain Jiang, who didn’t even dare to show her shoulders.

However.

Not daring to show skin was one thing.

The inner stirrings were another.

“Are there any requirements for inviting them to dance?”

“Don’t even think about it, you don’t qualify.”

“Huh?”

“They need a man, can you do it?”

Damn it.

Little brat.

How dare she question a handsome young man’s ability to his face?

Believe it or not, this old man can send you to heaven with just one finger!

Just as she was about to have a good “bite” with the mature Ms. Li.

Suddenly.

A portly figure appeared beside their table.

“Ladies, is this a good time?”

Hearing this, Jiang Ning narrowed her eyes, retracted her “tiger claws,” and said nothing.

Meanwhile, Li Mingyu pointed to the chair opposite them.

“Have a seat.”

Granted permission.

Old Wang seemingly placed his wine glass on the table like a gentleman, but the brandy that almost spilled perfectly showed his mood.

Seeing this.

Jiang Ning chuckled softly.

“Manager Wang, be careful, don’t spill the wine.”

“Brandy, it’s very valuable.”

“Miss Jiang is right…” Wang Quanming twitched the corner of his mouth.

“Sorry, their invitations.”

Before Old Wang could finish, Li Mingyu smiled and said:

“Old Wang, although we haven’t interacted much, I’ve heard some things about you.”

“When it comes to being a person, you have to be good, never be like grass, especially grass that climbs walls.”

Understanding the implication of her words.

Wang Quanming’s smile immediately stiffened, and he subconsciously glanced at the charming person diagonally opposite him.

What he met, however, was a half-smile.

Old Wang immediately understood something.

He lightly coughed twice.

“Manager Li is right.”

“I, Old Wang, was foolish before.”

“Now I’ve come to understand.”

“To do business well in Jiangzhou, the most important thing is integrity.”

Saying this.

Wang Quanming suddenly raised his glass and downed the entire full glass of brandy.

After drinking.

Old Wang’s face instantly flushed with alcohol.

With a red face, he pursed his lips and said:

“Manager Li, Miss Jiang, please enjoy your meal. I have some matters to discuss over there, so I’ll take my leave first.”

Waiting for Wang Quanming to leave.

Li Mingyu frowned for a while without speaking.

Suddenly.

She turned her head, staring intently at the charming young woman beside her.

“Little Jiang Ning, are you hiding something from me?”

“No!” Jiang Ning cheerfully picked up a chicken wing and placed it on Li Mingyu’s plate.

“I even told you my size, what else could I be hiding from you?”

“Fine, don’t tell me then!” Li Mingyu rolled her eyes in annoyance.

Then she continued to eat the chicken wing in front of her.

Seeing this.

Miss Jiang, instead, leaned closer.

“Sister Mingyue, look at the eight o’clock direction and the two o’clock direction.”

Hearing this.

Li Mingyu subconsciously raised her head and looked in the two directions Jiang Ning mentioned.

On one side was Shang Jie, the host of the banquet, talking to a very tall middle-aged man about something unknown.

Li Mingyu recognized the tall man.

His name was Chen Ming, the deputy director of Jiangzhou TV Station, responsible for industrial operations.

As for the other side, there was a small group of five young men and women gathered together.

Looking closely.

It seemed that several people in this group were professional managers from various catering businesses.

Among them was Liu Ju from the KFC store at the station.

“Guess if we’re part of what they’re discussing.”

“Or rather, is ‘Shi Ning Ji’ involved?”

Li Mingyu immediately understood Jiang Ning’s meaning.

Frowning, she retorted:

“Are you saying…”

“Definitely, otherwise why would they invite us?”

“Just to eat?”

After speaking, Miss Jiang pondered for a moment.

“But I estimate they won’t be foolish enough to directly cause trouble.”

“At most, they just want to use their connections to demonstrate their power to us.”

“To tell us they have strength in numbers.”

“Even if the second-in-command’s daughter is here, it won’t matter.”

The words were a bit harsh.

Li Mingyu opened her mouth to retort something, but found she couldn’t refute anything.

She could only angrily slap Miss Jiang’s thigh with the back of her hand.

“What, are you complaining that your sister can’t help you anymore?”

“Then go find someone else!”

“Go get someone capable!”

Sensing that Li Mingyu was getting a bit annoyed.

Miss Jiang giggled and leaned closer to Li Mingyu.

Resting her face on her shoulder.

Giggling, she said:

“No, I won’t.”

“I’m sticking with you.”

Then they playfully bickered for a while.

Only then did Miss Jiang reluctantly lean back.

“As for the professional managers on the other side.”

“I guess they must have received some kind of promise from Hongsheng Group.”

“What do you mean?” Li Mingyu couldn’t quite understand.

Especially the word ‘promise’.

“It means they want them to spread good words within the professional manager circles.”

“It’s nothing more than promoting the background of their ‘Emperor’s Chicken’ and then making it difficult for us to recruit good professional managers.”

As is well known.

For a growing company.

Funds are the blood, and talent is the skeleton.

If excellent talent is lacking.

Then the company’s entire structure will not be stable.

At that time, if anything goes wrong.

The entire company will collapse like a market crash.

This move, in Li Mingyu’s opinion.

Was even more despicable than using influence to suppress others.

She couldn’t help but ask with some concern.

“So what do we do?”

“Do we just watch them make their moves?”

Hearing this.

Miss Jiang showed a toothy smile and beckoned to Li Mingyu.

The latter immediately leaned closer.

Then.

Smelling the subtle fragrance of the mature woman, Miss Jiang whispered a few words into her ear.

The next second.

Li Mingyu turned back in surprise and said:

“Little Jiang Ning, are you sure that woman won’t lose her temper if we play it like this?”

“You need to think carefully, we’re on her home turf.”

Hearing this.

Jiang Ning shook her head.

“Don’t worry, sister.”

“That woman has a personality of planning before acting.”

“Besides, you’re just passing by to say a few words.”

“Can she detain you?”

“Moreover, if she really loses her temper, it’s not like we don’t have anyone here.”

“Believe it or not, I can make one call and bring a hundred thousand warriors to flatten this place?”

The previous words made sense, and Li Mingyu subconsciously nodded as she listened.

But the absurd remark that followed made her roll her eyes.

Afterwards.

Before going.

Li Mingyu thought about what was just said, furrowed her delicate brows, and tilted her head to look at the little fox beside her.

“Little Jiang Ning.”

“Why do I always have this illusion that you’ll sell me off someday?”
(End of chapter)