Huayu: We're asking you to act, and you're playing a superhuman?

Wang Weili leaned back in the ergonomic chair, staring at the ceiling with a strange expression.

When he starred in "Xuan-Yuan Sword" last year, he knew that Liu Shishi, the top female star in the company, had a problem with him.

I'm not entirely sure what specific opinions they have.

He's not a people-pleaser who expects everyone to like him; if someone doesn't like him, he'll just keep quiet about it!

So Wang Weili wasn't surprised to hear Liu Shishi's dissatisfaction with him through his earphones.

What truly made him frown was Mr. Liu's intentions.

Just now, Cai Yinong took Liu Shishi to the restroom to do some ideological work, trying to get her to treat tonight's dinner party as a business activity where she was asking for favors.

It's not unusual for celebrities to attend various business events.

However, just after Cai Yinong finished persuading Liu Shishi and returned to the private room, the boss Liu called her out again under some pretext.

"Mr. Cai, could Liu Shishi have a drink tonight, hehe..."

Just by hearing his voice, Wang Weili could imagine what this General Manager Liu looked like.

He should be a greasy middle-aged man wearing a monochrome oversized suit, no tie, and a pair of leather shoes that are stretched out and have obvious creases, with a protruding belly and a shy smile.

As for that unexplained "hehe," Cai Yinong is also very clear about it.

"Mr. Liu, what are you thinking? Our artists don't do these things!"

"I understand, I understand. I just felt that Shishi was a bit too reserved. Drinking some alcohol would help her relax a bit."

After explaining with an apologetic smile, General Manager Liu immediately lowered his voice and complained, "Besides, the matter you mentioned is difficult to handle..."

"It's just about smoothing things over, how could it be difficult?"

Cai Yinong's voice was clearly suspicious. Judging from the sound of wind coming through her earpiece, she must have kept some distance from President Liu.

Mr. Liu chuckled: "Your company's production, 'Ballad of the Desert,' started filming without obtaining the necessary permits. That might have been manageable, but..."

"But what?"

"Hehe, the authorities are tightening their censorship of historical dramas. Some dramas whose content does not conform to historical records will not pass the censorship."

Cai Yinong fell silent.

Wang Weili also pursed his cheeks when he heard this.

Initially, Cai Yinong wanted him to star alongside Hu Ge and Liu Shishi in "Ballad of the Desert".

Knowing about this incident, and considering that the show's reception was mediocre and didn't significantly boost his popularity, he turned it down.

"Just drinking?"

Wang Weili raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, thinking to himself, "Old Cai, you actually gave in!"

Seeing that things were going well, Mr. Liu said, "It's just a couple of drinks. Mr. Cai, you're still at the dinner party, what else can I do?"

"Alright, I'll go in and say a few words to Shishi."

Cai Yinong's voice was filled with helplessness and a hint of barely perceptible relief.

Based on his understanding of her, Wang Weili felt that Cai Yinong was probably still trying to stabilize the situation.

This Mr. Liu clearly has ill intentions. Tonight, Liu Shishi and Cai Yinong came to the dinner alone without their assistants, which is like lambs to the slaughter.

Wang Weili crossed his legs and listened patiently to Cai Yinong and Liu Shishi's negotiation.

The whole process was simply that Liu Shishi was unwilling, and then Cai Yinong pleaded with her and promised to control the situation, which finally got Liu Shishi to give in.

Wang Weili raised an eyebrow, a hint of disgust and stupidity flashing in his eyes.

Since the huge success of "Scarlet Heart" last year, Cai Yinong has been firmly betting on film and television adaptations of other novels by the same author, and "Ballad of the Desert" came about in this way.

For various reasons, the review of "Ballad of the Desert" was stalled, and Cai Yinong, in desperation, turned to this Mr. Liu.

Throughout the entire process, Mr. Liu never guaranteed that the drama would pass censorship; he was merely explaining the new censorship regulations and the reasons why "Ballad of the Desert" could not pass censorship.

Cai Yinong thought it was just an ordinary business dinner, and that everyone could get things done by eating and drinking.

However, judging from Mr. Liu's repeated and elaborate attempts to persuade people to drink, he clearly wanted more.

Listening to Liu Shishi's polite refusal, Cai Yinong's attempts to deflect the drinks, and President Liu's increasingly loud and unrestrained voice through his earphones, Wang Weili began to weigh the options in his mind.

Should we get involved in this?

Although Liu Shishi and he had a casual relationship, and she would occasionally give him a hard time on the set of "Xuan-Yuan Sword", Wang Weili took it as just a joke because she was a young girl in her twenties and her moods were changeable.

The other party is in danger right now; it seems rather ungentlemanly to stand by and watch them die...

I glanced at the time; it was just past 22 p.m.

The global investment conference is still ongoing on the computer screen, and major news is usually announced during the overlap of the European and American trading sessions.

There are about two hours left, which should be enough time to set things up.

Wang Weili took off his headphones, got up from his seat and went to the dressing room. On the way, he used his pseudonym to send a message to a chat group of Shanghai paparazzi.

……

Inside a private room at the St. Regis Hotel.

Liu Shishi felt like she was seeing double, but the fat CEO Liu across the table kept urging her to drink.

Even with Sister K trying to stop him from drinking, the other man's turtle-shell-like belly was like a wine vat; no matter how much was poured in, he could still raise his glass and continue.

"Um... Mr. Liu, I think that's about enough for tonight. How about we get together another time?"

Cai Yinong hiccuped, her cheeks flushed, and said.

She realized that this Mr. Liu clearly had ill intentions tonight, and her alcohol tolerance was almost at its limit.

Upon hearing Cai Yinong say it was time to end, Liu Shishi hurriedly moved closer to her, but the boss, Ms. Liu, was very unhappy.

"Mr. Cai, I just had a warm-up drink, and you're about to end things now, leaving me feeling awkward and unsatisfied?"

Cai Yinong quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Mr. Liu, our Shishi isn't a good drinker, so we'll call it a day. Next time, I'll have Brother Hu come and drink with you to your heart's content..."

"I'm not my wife, what is Brother Hu doing here?!"

Mr. Liu suddenly stood up, his voice turning stern, and the two lumps of fat on his cheeks jiggling like ripples on water gave him a rather imposing air.

Cai Yinong stood frozen in place, somewhat at a loss.

Liu Shishi turned her face to the side, tightly holding her arm, trembling like a fledgling bird seeking shelter.

Seeing that he had intimidated the crowd, General Manager Liu's small eyes darted around, and he abruptly changed the subject: "Oh dear! Actually, if General Manager Cai and Shi Shi don't want to drink anymore, then let's call it a day."

"Oh, I knew it..."

"However, the dinner can end, but we can't leave without drinking this last glass!"

Faced with Mr. Liu's smiling but treacherous expression, Cai Yinong could only say, "Please enlighten me."

The baijiu flowed gently into the wine cup, creating a fine spray of liquor as it collided with the transparent glass. Four full 50ml cups of baijiu were placed before me.

Mr. Liu pointed to two of the cups: "Mr. Cai, it's fate that we met today. I'll toast you both with this last cup. I'll drink mine first!"

After saying that, he downed two more cups.

It was as if Pigsy hadn't even tasted the ginseng fruit before it was already in his stomach.

Mr. Liu's generous demeanor sent chills down Cai Yinong's spine.

The other person has such a high alcohol tolerance; they've got me cornered!

In this situation, not drinking is not an option, but if I do drink, I'll probably both be done for tonight... Hmm, Shishi?

"I'll drink it!"

Liu Shishi's cheeks were flushed as she stood up, leaning on the table. The curve of her slender waist from her neck to her back was clearly visible, and the trembling posture as she picked up the wine cup made President Liu stare in disbelief.

Holding the baijiu cup, Liu Shishi turned to Cai Yinong and whispered, "Sister K, after you finish drinking, please take me home."

"it is good."

Cai Yinong nodded, her hands unconsciously clenching in front of her chest.

Liu Shishi narrowed her eyes, glanced at President Liu sideways, and brought the wine cup to her lips.

The fiery, pungent liquor travels down your throat and into your stomach, like a ball of fire burning repeatedly. This kind of drinking in a hurry makes you drunk easily and also makes you feel nauseous.

Just as Cai Yinong and General Manager Liu were witnessing Liu Shishi's bold move with their own thoughts, the door to the private room suddenly opened, and a series of rapid footsteps followed by flashes of light.

When the paparazzi appeared in the restaurant, Cai Yinong and President Liu were stunned, and Liu Shishi felt short of breath and nauseous.

"Pfft~~"

The beautiful woman spat out wine, splashing it all over Pigsy's face, making his Mediterranean hairstyle look like seaweed stuck to his fat face.

In a sense, Mr. Liu did get to enjoy the company of a beautiful woman, but he's not really in a position to care right now.