My Terrible Life in Those Years

Xu Ting didn't even have to lift a finger, yet she raised enough money?

I was stunned for a long time.

Xu Ting clinked her glass against mine: "Handsome young man, how about a glass of baijiu?"

At this moment, she was holding two small cups filled with baijiu (Chinese liquor).

And in my hand, there is still that champagne glass.

Without hesitation, I blurted out to her, "One cup? Five hundred thousand?"

After saying that, I realized that I might have been a bit silly.

Mr. Shu, what kind of status and position do you have? With your prestigious reputation, you set this unprecedented rule today: 500,000 per cup.

Who am I? How dare I say such a thing to Xu Ting?

Once I've said it, I can't take it back.

Just as I was bracing myself for Xu Ting's mockery, she handed me a wine glass instead: "Fine, one glass, five hundred thousand!"

Young Master Ou standing to the side was so surprised his eyes almost popped out of their sockets; he couldn't figure out what she was up to at all.

I almost popped my eyes out of their sockets: "Miss Xu, what are you up to?"

Xu Ting glared at me: "What? You're not worth 500,000?"

I…

"Am I worth 500,000?" I asked myself.

His silly, clueless look made Xu Ting laugh.

"What? Are you that insecure about yourself?" Xu Ting blinked her charming eyes right in front of me.

"Are you serious?" I asked tentatively.

She leaned closer to me, and the low-cut neckline of her evening gown, combined with her leaning forward, almost blinded me with its glimpse of white skin.

"What? You dare to name a price? Or are you afraid to accept it?"

I…

He gritted his teeth, clinked his cup against hers, tilted his head back, and poured the liquor directly into his mouth.

Xu Ting didn't expect me to be so decisive. She chuckled and her upper body started to shake. I had just finished drinking, and a hot sensation rushed to my stomach. I had never drunk alcohol so quickly before, and my vision blurred for a moment. The white light in front of me made me dizzy.

She glanced at me and then downed the drink in one gulp.

"Miss Xu..."

Call me Sister Xu!

"Okay, Ms. Xu. We were drinking, but please don't take the money seriously." I calmed down a bit. I could still handle beer, but I wasn't used to strong liquor.

Xu Ting gave me a reproachful glare.

It's obvious she's upset that I didn't call her Sister Xu.

"Of course it's true. How could I, Xu Ting, not keep my word? Do you think that in this circle, only Mei Zi's words are law?"

"Send me your card number tomorrow. I'll have the finance department transfer the money to you. As for how you use it, that's up to you."

I was momentarily stunned; the effects of the alcohol were still surging through my brain, and I didn't quite register what was happening.

"Do you have any plans after the party?" she asked me softly.

At this moment, at least seven or eight people were surrounding President Shu, each of them wanting to find out something from her.

Borrowing so much money must mean there's a big project involved. Wouldn't it be good for everyone to invest together? How much interest can we earn?

My eyes glazed over for a moment, and Xu Ting poured me another glass of wine: "Come on, let's not talk about money this time. We're new friends, let's have another drink?"

What can I say?

A stunningly beautiful woman, and without hesitation, she offers a drink worth 500,000 yuan as a favor? How could you refuse?

I feel like if she asked me to jump right into the pool right now, I could probably do it.

But right now, I really can't understand why she would do something like this.

Without saying a word, she challenged me to a drinking contest. How could I ask her anything?

In less than half an hour, I was already quite tipsy.

Not to mention Xu Ting, even Young Master Ou and Young Master Liao came over to drink with me.

Seeing their condescending attitude and insistence that I drink, I suddenly relaxed and started accepting drinks without hesitation.

I'm already a bit tipsy. Suddenly drinking so much strong liquor is really taking its toll.

In less than half an hour, I started to feel dizzy.

Seeing that my expression was a little off, Xu Ting quickly helped me sit down.

Pour me some water to wake me up.

"I thought Meizi brought someone who could drink, but it turns out he's a spineless coward. With that kind of ability, isn't he afraid of being taken advantage of by these lecherous women?"

This woman, she was either flirting with me or on her way to flirt with me all night.

"With you keeping an eye on them, who would dare to do anything?" I noticed that he had drunk too much, and his mouth was starting to smear words.

"Hey, you've got guts from all this alcohol, huh? Fine, you're not leaving by yourself tonight. Come with me, okay?"

My eyes were a little glazed: "Go with you? Go where?"

Xu Ting raised an eyebrow: "Come to my place! My place is big, comfortable, and smells wonderful!"

Hey, the way she said that, plus the way she put her mouth close to my ear and said it, that hot breath was blowing straight into my ear.

My heart was pounding wildly.

What does this woman do for a living? Finance? I'm starting to doubt it.

At that moment, I squinted and looked at Aunt Shu over there with a bunch of people around her, including Young Master Ou and Young Master Kang. Goodness, they were all around her, their arms around each other's waists.

How could I possibly stand this?

He stood up askew, knocking the cup over onto the table and onto the soft floor.

Thankfully, it didn't break.

Seeing me like this, Xu Ting quickly stood up, took my arm, and followed my steps toward Aunt Shu.

I walked quickly, and when I was three steps away from her, I rushed over.

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Squeezing through the crowd, he grabbed Aunt Shu's arm: "You, you can't drink anymore!"

The group of people were startled by my action and stared at me in bewilderment.

Young Master Ou immediately expressed his displeasure: "Young man, what's going on? We were chatting with President Shu, why aren't you waiting over there? What are you doing here?"

"She, she can't drink anymore!" I said, my tongue slurring and my voice a little loud.

The people around were a bit stunned. This guy looks respectable, so why is he being so inconsiderate?

Aunt Shu looked at me in surprise, then at Xu Ting.

Xu Ting revealed a mischievous smile, and she immediately came to her senses.

Is this guy drunk?

"You've had too much to drink, haven't you?" Aunt Shu came to my rescue.

At this moment, how could I possibly be as clear-headed as usual?

"Look at yourself, and then look at them! They're all staring at you like wolves, and you're still drinking like crazy! Can't you see their eyes? They're full of wolfish green! And you're still drinking? Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble?"

Xu Ting almost spat it out.

What's going on with this guy? Why is he talking so sourly?

Before those young men could yell at me, Aunt Shu quickly exchanged a glance with Xu Ting, and then carried me to the toilet, one on each side.

"I'm sorry, ladies, he's had too much to drink. I'll go and help him sober up."

"I'm not drunk. Look at them, and they say I'm drunk? I think you're the one who's drunk!"

...The whole way, I kept babbling on and on, my tongue tied in knots.

Xu Ting and President Shu were completely at a loss.

Are we going to offend these rich young men and women?

"Xu Ting, take him out to sober up and let him stay in the car. Don't come over. I'll go clean up this and then come back to find you."

Xu Ting nodded and helped me wash my face. While washing, I couldn't hold it in and vomited.

Then, feeling the effects of the alcohol, he leaned against Xu Ting and slowly walked out.

If the waiter hadn't come to help, I think I would have collapsed on the floor and taken a nap.

"Oh dear, this guy can't drink, and he's so heavy."

"Hey, you've really gotten Meizi into trouble. I reckon she'll need to down ten more drinks before she's done."

……

"Hey, you know what, having a simpleton like you around is a good thing or a bad thing for Mei Zi."

"Well, at least someone is there for her and stands up for her, so it's alright."

……

I took a nap in the car, and when I woke up, the car was already on its way back.

I glanced around, my eyes still blurry, and saw Aunt Shu sitting beside me, her face flushed. I didn't recognize the driver in front of me, so he must be a designated driver.

"Huh? It's over?"

Aunt Shu looked at me with a half-smile on her face.

I touched my face: "What's wrong?"

"Do you know what? Because of those few words you said, you ruined my five million!"

I suddenly felt a chill and woke up abruptly.

Damn, I must have said something drunk and offended someone, right?

"Um, Mr. Shu, I... I didn't mean to!"

"Should I apologize to each of them and get them to transfer the money to you?" I quickly tried to salvage the situation.

Aunt Shu burst out laughing.

"Alright, just kidding. I've taken care of them."

"Huh?? How did you manage that?"

"Ten more drinks!" she said casually.

I was completely dumbfounded. Ten cups again? Is she a walking wine jug?

"Oh, I suddenly remembered, that Miss Xu, she said she would transfer 500,000 to me tomorrow. I thought about it, and she probably wanted me to pass it on to you."

She startled him awake, and his mind slowly cleared up as well.

It seems that physical fitness is still important; with my youthful constitution, I'll sober up faster.

Aunt Shu was clearly taken aback for a moment, then sighed and said, "Take it. If you don't, she'll be sad."

I'm a little confused about the relationship between the two of them.

Why must I be the one to transfer this 500,000?

"Does she have a crush on you?" Aunt Shu suddenly asked me this question.

I immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

What does this have to do with anything?

I like my terrible life back then.