Chapter 23: What a coincidence, I’m the ex-fiancée

The medical industry…

Qiao Shuyi pursed her lips, a guess forming in her mind.

“He deserves it. I heard he had a fiancée from a good family, they were about to get engaged, but he fell for a poor student. He didn’t even go to the engagement ceremony. Now, he’s offended the woman and her family, no wonder they’re trying to get him down…”

Ji Xingchuan was talking to himself, completely oblivious to the change in the expressions of many people in the private room.

“Who was his fiancée from, I remember hearing someone mention it before, it seems like she was a…”

Ji Xingchuan furrowed his brows, thought for a moment, and then suddenly had a flash of inspiration, blurting out: “Qiao! Yes, that’s right, it’s the Qiao family.”

“…”

Realizing no one was responding, Ji Xingchuan looked around in confusion.

When his gaze fell on Qiao Shuyi who was sitting next to him, it was as if he suddenly understood something, and he tentatively asked: “I remember, Shuyi, you’re also a Qiao, right? What’s your relationship with that kid from the Gu family…?”

Qiao Shuyi put down her wine glass, smiled, and said: “What a coincidence, I’m the one who was almost engaged to him.”

“…”

Ji Xingchuan’s eyes widened, then he muttered a low “Damn.”

“You see, my memory is terrible!”

“Shuyi, don’t worry, I definitely won’t cooperate with that Gu guy, and I definitely won’t give him any good face!”

Sheng Tang snorted coldly: “Good.”

“Xingchuan, just do what you need to do, don’t worry about me, I don’t have anything to do with him anymore.”

“I didn’t want to cooperate with his family anyway. Now…”

At that moment, Sheng Yu, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly spoke up: “Since he’s here, let’s meet him.”

Ji Xingchuan raised an eyebrow: “Are you sure?”

Sheng Yu nodded.

“Alright, I’ll arrange it now.”

…

A few minutes later, the door to the private room was pushed open again.

The staff member’s voice rang out at the door: “Mr. Gu, Mr. Ji is inside, please.”

“Okay.”

Two familiar figures walked in, appearing within everyone’s sight.

“Ji…”

Gu Linchuan’s voice, filled with joy and flattery, suddenly stopped.

Perhaps he hadn’t expected so many people in the room, Gu Linchuan stopped in his tracks, standing there somewhat awkwardly.

Liang Man, dressed in a white dress, followed behind him, burying her head, glancing around with her peripheral vision.

However, when she saw that familiar figure on the sofa, her whole body trembled, and she unconsciously clenched her hands.

There were quite a few people in the private room, and the lighting was dim, Gu Linchuan’s attention was drawn to the men in the middle who had powerful auras, so he didn’t notice Qiao Shuyi beside him for a while.

“Mr. Ji…”

Gu Linchuan spoke awkwardly, subconsciously clutching the documents in his hand.

“You’re here?”

Ji Xingchuan lazily kicked back his chair, raised his wine glass towards him, and said with a smirk: “Sit.”

He pointed to an empty seat not far away.

“…Thank you.”

Gu Linchuan was a little surprised, and he sat down.

As soon as he sat down, he saw Qiao Shuyi not far away.

She was holding a wine glass, drinking calmly, and didn’t even give him a glance.

Gu Linchuan’s face changed slightly, his hands unconsciously clenched and then released.

“Huh? Who is this?”

Ji Xingchuan’s gaze fell on Liang Man beside him, and he said with a hint of surprise.

Gu Linchuan had no choice but to stand up again and introduce: “Mr. Ji, this is my girlfriend Liang Man, she’s also my assistant.”

“Oh…” Ji Xingchuan dragged out his voice, his tone playful: “So it’s the assistant girlfriend, huh.”

Seeing this, Liang Man quickly bent down and introduced herself: “Mr. Ji, hello, my name is Liang Man, I’m currently a junior in the Finance Department of Cai University. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Ji Xingchuan smiled, ignored her, and turned to Sheng Yu beside him, whispering something.

The two of them were completely ignored.

Gu Linchuan didn’t know whether to stand or sit.

Ji Xingchuan lowered his voice and asked Sheng Yu: “You brought them in, what do you want to do?”

“Let them drink the wine first.”

“Okay.”

Gu Linchuan gathered his courage and spoke: “Mr. Ji, the medical project I mentioned to you before, have you considered it? Our Gu Corporation has years of experience in medical equipment sales, and we also have relationships with major hospitals…”

Ji Xingchuan interrupted him: “Let’s not talk about work first, come, drink.”

Gu Linchuan’s smile froze for a moment, then he nodded: “…Okay.”

Soon, a staff member came forward and poured Gu Linchuan a full glass of wine.

Gu Linchuan raised his glass and toasted Ji Xingchuan: “Mr. Ji, I toast to you, I hope you will seriously consider our Gu Corporation.”

Ji Xingchuan took a symbolic sip: “Sure, sure, go on.”

The staff member quickly poured him a second glass.

Gu Linchuan gritted his teeth, and he drank the second glass without changing his expression.

Soon, there was a third glass, a fourth glass.

After the fifth glass, Gu Linchuan waved his hand: “Mr. Ji, I don’t drink well, I can’t… why don’t we talk about work again?”

“Why are you stopping so soon? Speaking of which, Sheng is also involved in this project, why don’t you toast Sheng two glasses?”

Gu Linchuan’s gaze finally fell on Sheng Yu beside him.

Although he hadn’t spoken, his powerful aura was undeniable, even intimidating, making it difficult to look at him for too long.

Gu Linchuan was silent for a moment, but in the end, he still picked up the glass in front of him: “Mr. Sheng, I toast to you.”

Sheng Yu still didn’t speak, he didn’t even give him an extra glance.

Gu Linchuan gritted his teeth and drank the glass in one gulp.

“Hey, why isn’t Miss Liang drinking? What’s going on, why aren’t you pouring Miss Liang a drink? Are you looking down on Miss Liang?!”

The staff member quickly came forward and poured Liang Man a glass of wine.

Liang Man’s face flashed with embarrassment, she bit her lip and didn’t move.

Seeing this, Ji Xingchuan frowned and sneered: “It seems like I’m not worthy of Miss Liang’s toast.”

Hearing this, Gu Linchuan quickly reached out and bumped Liang Man, gesturing frantically with his eyes.

Only then did Liang Man move, reluctantly picking up her glass and toasting Ji Xingchuan: “Mr. Ji, I toast to you.”

Ji Xingchuan didn’t drink, he just smiled and watched her drink.

Over the next period of time, Ji Xingchuan used various reasons and excuses to encourage Gu Linchuan and Liang Man to drink, one glass after another.

The two of them had something to ask for, they didn’t want to drink, but they didn’t dare to refuse.

As the empty wine bottles on the table piled up, they didn’t know how much they had drunk.

“I can’t, Mr. Ji… I really… I can’t drink anymore…”

Gu Linchuan covered his mouth and said in a broken voice: “Let’s stop here today, I… we’ll talk about the cooperation another day.”

Without waiting for Ji Xingchuan’s response, he pulled Liang Man and stumbled out.

As if he was afraid that Ji Xingchuan would call them back to continue drinking.

“Boring, they can’t even drink.”

Ji Xingchuan shook his head, and quickly came to life again: “Come on! Let’s play another game.”