Jingxia Rose

Chapter 178 [Shi Yi 028] Encounter

Shi Wan used to have a very low alcohol tolerance, only able to drink one glass before getting drunk.

But I gradually got the hang of it at drinking parties, during which I had to go to the hospital to have my stomach pumped twice, and vomited so much that even bile came out countless times.

Everything she has now is something she earned through her own hard work.

Ji Xian often called her "the workaholic".

This nickname really suits her.

Tonight's celebration party naturally included alcohol, and Mr. Wu was also there, but there was no deliberate attempt to force-feed him alcohol like before.

Shi Wan is good-looking, especially her eyes, which are alluring and captivating; any man would be unable to resist taking a second look.

In this situation, it's impossible to stop some people from having lustful thoughts.

When Shi Wan first entered this industry, she encountered many explicit and implicit suggestions from big bosses and small bosses.

At first, she felt anxious and scared, but gradually she calmed down. She even had her own set of methods for dealing with this kind of person.

Of course, this also caused setbacks in his career development.

When Mr. Wu learned about the sales figures for the two and a half hours that evening, he couldn't stop smiling.

Flying Snowman has a total of nine large factories, located in different cities.

Before collaborating with Shi Wan, they offered a relatively high quantity, especially for the main items they promoted, which would probably have caused the sewing machines in the processing plant to be running at full capacity.

"Ying Cheng and Miss Shi, you've really worked hard today. Thanks to you two, our Flying Snowman's daily sales have reached a new high."

Mr. Wu stood up, raised his glass, and said to Ying Cheng and Shi Wan, "This glass is for you both."

Ying Cheng said, "Mr. Wu, you're too kind. This is what we should do."

Shi Wan echoed this sentiment.

Vice President Wang then stood up and said, "You're being too polite. I'll toast you too."

After two drinks, Shi Wan sat down and watched as General Manager Wu and Vice General Manager Wang toasted Yi Xu together.

The atmosphere in the private room was lively and harmonious. Everyone at the table was chatting and laughing, and General Manager Wu and Deputy General Manager Wang were very approachable.

Halfway through the meal, Shi Wan went to the restroom.

She didn't drink much tonight. After coming out of the restroom, she smoked a cigarette in the smoking area, taking the opportunity to find some peace and quiet.

After she finished her cigarette, she came out and bumped into the person coming out of the restroom.

The man was very tall, with a slender and upright figure, handsome features, a calm and gentle demeanor, and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose.

The two were not far apart, and their eyes met in mid-air.

Shi Wan was stunned for a few seconds. Although it had been seven or eight years since they last met, she still recognized him.

He seems to have changed, yet he also seems to have remained the same.

Time has been kind to him, leaving few traces on his face.

However, his handsome face had lost some of its youthful immaturity and naivety, and his features were now more defined and sharp. Even his dark eyes had a touch of oppressiveness.

The man recognized her too, and his lips unconsciously pursed into a straight line.

"Long time no see, Shi Wan."

The man's voice was somewhat different from his other voice; it was warmer and more milky.

Shi Wan remembers that she liked his voice first.

However, with the passage of time, it has gained a more composed and imposing aura.

It still sounds good.

"Long time no see, Tanwei." Shi Wan smiled generously. "I didn't expect to run into you here. When did you come back from the United States?"

"Two months ago."

"Have you been in Suizhou all this time?"

"Yes, we have business here."

Shi Wan nodded and smiled, "Looks like you're quite successful now, not bad." Tan Wei watched her approach, a faint scent of perfume, wine, and... a light tobacco aroma lingering in his nostrils.

He frowned slightly. "What are you doing here?"

"A dinner party."

Shi Wan casually pointed ahead.

"Are you here on a business trip?"

"Ah."

"When did you learn to smoke?"

"It's been a few years."

"It seems your alcohol tolerance has improved."

"Yes, if we're still like before, getting knocked out after just one drink, it'll be hard to do business."

Tan Wei glanced at her nonchalant and casual demeanor and said, "You haven't changed much over the years."

"After all these years, you still can't speak properly." Shi Wan raised an eyebrow. "Can't you tell? You've become more beautiful. Did staring at those wood, cement, and steel bars all day ruin your eyes?"

Tan Wei was also from Peking University, and even graduated in the same year, except that one of them was in the School of Foreign Languages ​​and the other in the School of Architecture.

Tan Wei smiled faintly, "Yes, you've become more beautiful."

"Tsk, those who have studied abroad are indeed different; their ears aren't even red anymore."

As he pursed his lips, images of Shi Wan flirting with him during their university days flashed through his mind.

Those clear eyes gradually dimmed. "How have you been these past years?"

"That depends on how you define 'good'. I think... it's pretty good."

"It seems... you've got the life you wanted."

Shi Wan has always been an unrestrained person. She loves freedom and the wind. Even when she goes out to play, she doesn't like to make plans and just does what she feels like at the moment.

"Not yet, after all, I haven't earned enough money yet. If I work hard for another two or three years, I should be able to settle down and do nothing."

She and the talks were different.

Both were excellent students, but Shi Wanxue always had a goal in mind, whether it was to get something or to achieve a certain purpose. However, Shi Wanxue was lazy and cold-blooded at heart.

She is indifferent to things that don't concern her, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she is not kind.

The reason she's working so hard now is actually for an ideal that sounds unambitious.

Retire early, give up early.

Twenty years of hard work, then thirty or forty years of stagnation—what a bargain!
But Shi Wan is that kind of person.

As for Tan Wei, he was the "outstanding child" that the elders talked about. He was obedient and sensible from a young age, and also smart and eager to learn. Born into a family of architects, he had a gentle and introverted personality. The most rebellious thing he ever did was probably skipping two classes at Shi Wan's urging to watch a movie with her and spending the afternoon carving wood, carving out two rings.

He has always sought to be down-to-earth and stable, doing his best in everything he does without competing or vying for anything—a different kind of Buddhist-like approach.

It's also quite different from Shi Wan's Buddhist-like attitude.

Because of these differences, they had countless arguments during their two and a half years together, and finally ended their relationship after an argument in the second semester of their junior year.

"Shi Wan!"

It was that deep, clear, and domineering voice again.

Shi Wan glanced to the side and saw Yi Xu standing there seven or eight meters away, his eyes fixed on her.

She smiled slightly and turned her gaze back to Tan Wei. "Back to Beijing?"

Tan Wei also saw the figure, his brow furrowed slightly, and he only stopped when he heard Shi Wan's voice, "Back, but... it should be at the end of the month."

Shi Wan nodded. "Then we'll meet again someday."

As he walked past Tan Wei, he suddenly said, "I'll treat you to dinner sometime."

Shi Wan paused, suddenly remembering that when they first met, she had said the same thing to him, "Then I'll treat you to dinner next time."

She smiled gracefully, "I thought... it's quite rare that we can still talk so peacefully after such an ugly breakup."