From rejecting the beautiful female CEO to becoming extremely powerful

Mother Shen quickly descended the steps, bent down to take a pair of new slippers from the shoe cabinet, and personally placed them beside Lu Yunzhou's feet.

"Yunzhou, Auntie said some nasty things last time, and looking back, I feel so ashamed. You're doing us a favor by coming to this meal."

Mr. Shen also came forward and grasped Lu Yunzhou's hands with both of his.

"Luoyan's father was able to get back to work, and the Tang family was willing to break off the engagement, all thanks to your efforts in mediating between them. Your uncle was blind before, please don't take it to heart."

Lu Yunzhou withdrew his hand and put on slippers.

"It's all in the past. Let's have a simple home-cooked meal tonight and not talk about it anymore."

"Yes, yes, let's eat first."

Shen's mother agreed verbally, but bent down even lower and reached out to take his coat.

Lu Yunzhou avoided her hand and hung up his coat himself.

He paused for a moment as he stepped into the living room.

The sofa was full of people, and a few more dining chairs were added by the window.

There were more than a dozen men's and women's soccer players, and fruit baskets and gift boxes were piled on the coffee table.

The group was chatting animatedly when they heard a commotion at the door, and they all got up and gathered around.

"This must be Mr. Lu? He certainly has an impressive presence."

"Luo Yan has made a capable friend this time. The Tang family is such a powerful family, and they can just break off an engagement like that. Not just anyone can do that."

"Old Shen, you've kept this a secret for a long time. Such a distinguished person, and only now are you finally willing to let us meet them?"

Shen Luoyan stood behind, her brows furrowing lower and lower.

She grabbed Shen's mother's arm and led her to the kitchen doorway.

"Mom, what happened?"

"We're all relatives. They heard your dad's problem was resolved, so they insisted on coming over for a visit."

"You promised me on the phone that you would only invite Yunzhou."

Shen's mother shook off her hand.

"They're already at the door, how can I turn them away? Besides, it won't hurt Yunzhou if we can keep in touch in the future."

"People who haven't visited in years have all come today. Is this what you call social interaction?"

"Luoyan, don't be stubborn. Your dad just went back to work, and many eyes are watching. It's always safer to have more options for your family."

The two argued in hushed tones, but Lu Yunzhou could still hear them clearly.

He didn't expose them, and nodded to the crowd that had gathered around.

"Please just call me Yunzhou, Mr. Lu sounds too formal."

A middle-aged man with thinning hair squeezed to the front.

"Yunzhou, I'm Luoyan's third uncle. I'm in charge of project approvals in the district. If you need any procedures in the future, just give me a call, and I can handle it with just one word."

The woman next to him gave him a push.

"You dare to boast about your meager abilities? Yunzhou knows Vice Mayor Tang."

"By the way, Yunzhou, my son just graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Is Fengming Group hiring recently? He can run errands for you; the salary is negotiable."

"And my son, Xiao Kai, has been practicing boxing for two years. If you need a driver or bodyguard, please arrange that for him too."

One sentence after another, before even drinking tea, five or six work assignments had already been arranged.

Just as Shen Luoyan was about to lash out, Lu Yunzhou raised his hand to stop her.

"We won't discuss arrangements or give any instructions tonight. Fengming has a recruitment process; anyone who wants to join can submit their resume."

The smiles on their faces faltered.

Mr. Shen hurriedly invited everyone to take their seats.

"Please sit down, please sit down. All the dishes are served, don't block the doorway."

The chicken, duck, fish and meat on the table were arranged in two layers, even filling the edge of the turntable.

Lu Yunzhou intended to sit next to Shen Luoyan, but Shen's father pulled out a chair facing the door instead.

"Yunzhou, this is for you."

"Uncle, you are the head of the family, it's your turn to sit down."

Mr. Shen waved his hand repeatedly.

"This meal is prepared just for you. If you don't sit here, no one else has the right to sit here."

The others offered a few more words of advice.

Lu Yunzhou, too lazy to pull him away, sat down.

The wine bottle was quickly served.

Mr. Shen opened a case of 53-proof liquor and poured himself a full glass first.

"Yunzhou, this toast is for you. You saved my job and you also saved Luoyan. From now on, if you ever need the Shen family's help, your uncle will be there whenever you call."

"it is good."

Lu Yunzhou finished his drink in one gulp.

Several relatives exchanged glances.

Third Aunt's husband took away the small wine cup and placed the two-ounce wine dispenser in front of Lu Yunzhou.

"Drinking from small cups isn't satisfying. Young people should be more relaxed when they sit together. Yunzhou, don't you think?"

Lu Yunzhou glanced at him.

He could only hear clearly from half a table away.

My third aunt's husband had whispered to me that we should bring up the project approval issue when he was drunk.

"Can."

Lu Yunzhou poured himself a full glass.

"However, let's change the rules. Whoever toasts me, everyone here has to drink with them. That way, I won't get drunk while you're all still sitting there unhurriedly."

Uncle San's smile froze for a moment.

"Now it's more lively! Come on, everyone, join in!"

After the first round, everyone was still able to joke around.

By the fifth cup, the two younger cousins ​​were slumped over the table, unable to lift their heads.

Lu Yunzhou remained sitting upright.

As the wine entered the stomach, the Creation Technique was activated, and the heat spread through the meridians to the limbs, while the aroma of the wine was expelled through breath and pores.

After finishing the eighth cup, Auntie San ran to the bathroom, holding onto the back of the chair. Before the door was even closed properly, she heard vomiting coming from inside.

On the eleventh cup, my third uncle hugged the trash can and dry heaved, coughing up wine mixed with streaks of blood.

Mr. Shen's tongue was tied, and he still wanted to persuade Lu Yunzhou to eat, but he dropped his chopsticks three times.

Lu Yunzhou emptied the third bottle of wine and picked up the two-ounce wine glass in front of him.

"This is the last drink. Anyone who wants to talk about work, let's finish this first."

No one answered at the table.

He tilted his head back and drank it all.

Fifteen cups in total, three jin of baijiu (Chinese liquor).

Only Lu Yunzhou and Shen Luoyan remained seated in the restaurant.

Several men were sprawled on the sofa, their shoes scattered all over the floor.

Two women were hunched over the dining table, their faces buried in their arms.

Mr. Shen fell asleep hugging the back of the chair, muttering, "Open another bottle."

Mother Shen was busy serving dishes and dodged the wine wheel.

Seeing Lu Yunzhou get up, she quickly fetched a new cup.

"Yunzhou, they can't hold their liquor. Your aunt hasn't had a drink with you yet. Let's sit a while longer and chat about your Uncle Shen's work."

"Mom, that's enough."

Shen Luoyan picked up Lu Yunzhou's coat, walked over, and grabbed his arm.

"People come here to eat, not to do your jobs. Things have already gotten this bad tonight, and you still won't stop?"

"Isn't this all for your dad's sake?"

"Dad's matter has been resolved. If you keep causing trouble, I will never bring him home again."

Shen's mother opened her mouth, her expression changing several times, but in the end she didn't dare to stop her anymore.

Shen Luoyan led Lu Yunzhou into the elevator.

The metal door closed, blocking out the shouts from inside the stairwell.

She kept her head down, her hand still gripping Lu Yunzhou's arm.

"This meal is on me. My parents promised to only set three sets of chopsticks and bowls. I didn't know any of those relatives beforehand."

She paused for a moment, her throat moving.

"They used to look down on you, but now that they see you can get Vice Mayor Tang to come, they're practically begging to be on your side. Sorry, you've had to drink three jin of liquor and listen to their nonsense."

Lu Yunzhou leaned against the elevator wall, his expression clear.

"It's not your place to apologize for what they did."

"Keren is someone I brought with me."

"Then next time you'll treat me to a bowl of noodles by yourself."

Shen Luoyan raised her head.

"Just a bowl of noodles?"

"No more than three dishes, and don't gather a whole room full of people."

The elevator arrived at the first floor, and the doors opened to both sides.

Shen Luoyan responded, but did not let go of his arm.