Reborn to prepare for the college entrance exam, you're letting me retire and make a comeback?

Upon hearing Chen Jianye's words, Lu Qian naturally smiled.

Normally, when elders invite younger people to dinner, the younger people have no reason to refuse.

Moreover, he was now discussing business with this elder, and he already needed his help.

So he readily replied, "Uncle Chen, you're too kind. I'll do whatever you say."

That's what he said, but he knew perfectly well what was going on in his mind.

What do you mean by finalizing the framework while eating and chatting?

This late-night snack is probably the real show before the negotiations begin.

Lu Qian, who used to work in a 4S store, understands this kind of routine all too well. The dinner table is a microcosm of society, and a person's true nature, temperament, and adaptability can be best seen in the midst of clinking glasses.

Data shows that 90% of business deals are made over drinks, which speaks volumes.

Chen Jianye extended the invitation to him at this time because he wanted to take the opportunity to see if Lu Qian was truly capable or just a hothead who only knew how to talk big, and also to test his drinking habits.

After all, in many people's eyes, a person with good drinking manners is unlikely to have bad character.

When it comes to doing business, a very important thing is to look at a person's character.

"Want to see what I'm made of? Fine, then I'll show you what 'bottomless' really means." Lu Qian chuckled to himself.

With a slight thought, the system panel instantly appeared before his eyes.

[Skill: Unfazed by Drinking (Trial Card)]

[Effect: After activation, for the next 24 hours, the host will not experience any symptoms of intoxication, including but not limited to dizziness, vomiting, or loss of composure, when consuming alcohol. The negative effects of alcohol on the body will be significantly reduced.]

Status: Inactive

Activate? [Yes]/[No]

Lu Qian answered without hesitation: "Yes."

A warm current instantly flowed through my body, as if putting an invisible protective suit on my liver.

[Ding—Skill activated!]

[Friendly reminder: Drinking alcohol is harmful to your health. The system only provides protection; please do not drink excessively and cherish your health.]

After doing all this, Lu Qian turned off the control panel.

He looked at Chen Jianye, a hint of amusement in his smile.

"Want to see my drinking behavior?"

"Alright, tonight I'm going to show you what a truly massive capacity for blood and energy looks like!"

He could even foresee the scene where the group of people would stagger and fall, while he remained as steady as a mountain.

"Then let's go."

"OK."

Seeing that he had agreed, the group did not delay and left chatting and laughing.

Lu Qian hadn't expected that he would be leaving for another place so soon after arriving at Chen Yufei's house, and he was still somewhat dazed.

However, this also shows that Chen Jianye is a straightforward person when it comes to business cooperation, so it shouldn't be difficult for him to close this deal.

Outside the door, the Chen family driver had already parked the car. Under the lights, a dignified black sedan was parked quietly, the three-pointed star emblem on the front of the car shining brightly.

A classic Maybach.

"Lu Qian, this is our car, please get in," Chen Yufei said to Lu Qian.

He glanced at Lu Qian with a hint of smugness, waiting to see his buddy's surprised expression upon seeing the top-of-the-line luxury car, which could be considered a bit of showing off.

It's not fair to say that Chen Yufei is the kind of rich kid who likes to flaunt his wealth. If Lu Qian also owned a Maybach, he would also show it off to others.

There are many kinds of flaunting wealth, but Chen Yufei's flaunting is simply about wanting to hear others' praise to gain emotional value, which is different from the insulting flaunting of wealth by some rich playboys.

It can be said that Chen Yufei, a second-generation rich kid, is considered to have one of the better upbringings among the elite young men.

In life, many rich kids flaunt their wealth as if they are making a deal with ordinary people. They provide you with vanity consumption in exchange for your praise of them.

Faced with this situation, Lu Qian usually just keeps praising the other person, as long as the emotional value is given.

But now that he's been reborn, he's naturally not the same as before.

Having been reborn, I naturally have to be a little more arrogant and show off a bit more.

Before becoming a screenwriter, Lu Qian worked as a salesman at a 4S dealership and drove all kinds of cars.

He merely glanced at it casually, his eyes calm and unwavering.

Then he said calmly, "A nice Maybach W222. I've always thought this generation of cars is a classic. I never expected to have the chance to sit in it today. I'm really grateful to you, Uncle."

As he spoke, he naturally walked to the back row and reached out to lightly touch the doorknob.

The car door slid open silently immediately.

He was skilled and decisive, as if he were the owner of the car.

He peeked inside and glanced at the interior, then commented very professionally, "Hmm, the Burmester sound system is quite good, and the ventilated seats are very useful in a place like Jiangcheng. I really like this feature."

"???"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the people present. They exchanged glances, all seeing astonishment in each other's eyes.

How does this guy know so much about luxury cars of this caliber?

Is his family really just an ordinary family?

Lu Qian's calm and composed demeanor instantly shattered the script that Chen Yufei and the others had preconceived.

Meanwhile, Chen Jianye's opinion of Lu Qian quietly rose a notch, and he became increasingly optimistic about the collaboration.

All I can say is, this show-off was worth it.

"Get on the bus, everyone."

Chen Jianye got into the driver's seat, and Chen Yufei quickly jumped into the passenger seat.

In the back row, Lu Qian consciously opened the back door and stepped aside to let the three ladies get in first.

Although the space was spacious, it was still a bit cramped for four people to sit in the back, especially since Chen Yufei and Shen Xinyi were both wearing short skirts or dresses, and their smooth, long legs were dazzlingly white in the dimly lit car.

Lu Qian sat near the car door, trying to lean to the side.

However, the shaking when the car started and turned inevitably caused slight physical contact between him and Chen Yufei beside him, and between Shen Xinyi and Zhang Qian across from him.

Especially on the outside of the knees and calves, you might accidentally brush against the soft, smooth, fair skin next to them.

The young girl's skin was so tender it looked like you could squeeze water out of it, and a delicate fragrance lingered around her nose.

"Um……"

After another slight touch, Chen Yufei awkwardly brought her legs together slightly, and her cheeks seemed to be flushed with a thin layer of red in the dim light.

But her upbringing prevented her from saying anything; she simply turned her gaze to the window.

"He... he probably didn't do it on purpose, right?" the female college student thought to herself.

Shen Xinyi also quietly pursed her lips, feeling a little strange where she had been touched.

In such a crowded and dark place, things seem somewhat ambiguous.

She glanced at Lu Qian curiously and found that he was acting like a gentleman, keeping his eyes straight ahead and seemingly unaffected by the touch of the three beautiful women beside him.

The girl subconsciously looked down at her legs, and for a moment she began to doubt her own attractiveness: "Why isn't he reacting at all? Have I been neglecting to use body lotion lately?"

Zhang Qian was sitting on the other side and wasn't touched, but she could still keenly sense the slightly tense atmosphere around her.

Lu Qian remained upright throughout, with a calm expression on his face, as if the accidents just now were really just accidents.

Only the little devil inside me was laughing hysterically, hands on hips: "They say you shouldn't drink and drive, and you shouldn't touch someone's leg while driving. Well, since I'm not driving, can I secretly touch her leg a little?"

"Ahem, you know what, female college students and high school girls are really bouncy, hehehe..."

He got the benefits but then acted innocent; that's the kind of scoundrel a man can be.

In short, they just pretend to be very high-minded and impressive on the surface.

But I really enjoyed eating the tofu.

This unintentional, ambiguous contact, coupled with his serious expression, only made the two beautiful women beside him more uneasy, secretly doubting their own charm.

Speechless all the way.

……

……

The car quickly drove into a luxuriously decorated high-end private club.

Clearly, this was the place Chen Jianye had chosen to eat and chat.

The skilled waiters at the entrance guided the cars to the parking lot, opened the doors, and then led them into the clubhouse.

The group entered the reserved luxury private room, which was very spacious and divided into a dining area and a lounge area. There was even a small stage for them to sing after drinking.

A round mahogany table, large enough to seat ten people, was already set with exquisite cold dishes and decanted red wine. Next to it were comfortable sofas and professional KTV equipment. Everything was in perfect order, and there was no need to wait.

Everyone took their seats, and cold dishes were served as appetizers, with drinks poured to their hearts' content.

Shen Xinyi sat down next to Lu Qian naturally. She picked up her juice and turned to look at Lu Qian: "Lu Qian, I just heard from Chen Yufei that you've been... um..."

She paused, seemingly finding the term "simp" awkward to use, then changed her approach: "So... you're not pursuing Su Yuwei anymore?"

"Yes, that's true." Lu Qian picked up the water glass in front of him and took a sip. "Some pits are hard to fall into once; once you get out, you have to go around them again."

"That's great." Shen Xinyi nodded. "So, what are your plans for the future?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qian and Chen Yufei also turned their attention to it.

Lu Qian smiled. His biggest goal after being reborn was to retire and win without lifting a finger, while also making up for his regrets.

However, he couldn't say that, since his joint venture partner was sitting on the other side. If an eighteen-year-old boy said something like that about health, it would really hurt his image.

So he said, "I'll focus on the college entrance exam first, and then I'll have some fun and enjoy my youth after the exam."

He deliberately used the word "playful" to make himself seem less serious, which would also make him appear more mature.

"Oh," Shen Xinyi replied.

She didn't ask any more questions, but simply picked up the juice and took another sip. Her long eyelashes drooped down, concealing the fleeting thoughts in her eyes.

The other two girls also started whispering about some gossip from school.

At this moment, Chen Jianye picked up the expensive bottle of red wine on the table and personally filled Lu Qian's wine glass to about seven-tenths full.

The deep red liquid rippled in the transparent crystal glass, refracting an alluring luster.

He raised his glass, smiling at Lu Qian: "Little Lu, it's good that young people have ideas. Come on, let's have a toast to our acquaintance today and to this promising project."

As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to remember something, then slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, right, you're still in high school, you... can drink, right?"

This performance was perfectly timed, as if he had only just remembered it.

"Here it comes, the test has officially begun," Lu Qian thought to himself.

If I don't drink this glass of wine today, I might be pressured to lower my share of the contract later.

After all, if you're discussing business with someone and they're drinking alcohol while you're drinking juice, it just doesn't make sense.

If you feel a little embarrassed before even starting the contract, you'll definitely lack confidence when signing it.

Chen Jianye wanted to make Lu Qian suffer a small loss because he was still a high school student.

But Lu Qian understood all these intricacies.

Moreover, he was already prepared to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk tonight.

Thinking of this, a confident smile appeared on his lips.

He steadily picked up his wine glass and gently touched it to Chen Jianye's glass, producing a crisp "ding" sound.

"Of course I can drink! Since Uncle wants to come with me, I'll drink this first as a sign of respect!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he tilted his head back and drank the rich red liquid in the glass in one gulp.