Soul Patch

Chapter 228 Water, water, so thirsty~

Wang Hui's gaze fell on Wen Jie's face, and he thought bitterly: Lexin brought a group of senior executives to visit, making such a big fuss, did they think he didn't know?
Wen Tianyi didn't even ask me, the operations director, to come and entertain them!

Since you were the first to act unjustly, then don't worry about me being unjust.

He looked at the blush rising on Wenjie's cheeks and smiled meaningfully: "That's even better; things will go more smoothly tonight."

As dusk fell, the sunset was dyed blood red by the setting sun.

After the meeting, Wang Hui returned to his office and woke Wenjie. Wenjie opened his sleepy eyes, looked at Wang Hui, then looked out the window, and sat up abruptly: "I slept for so long!"

Wang Hui patted him on the shoulder and said, "Get up now, it's perfect time to go to the gathering."

Wenjie rubbed his eyes, responded, and got up to stretch his legs.

The sofa in Wang Hui's office was a simple guest sofa, hard and short, which made him very uncomfortable to sleep on.

He turned his neck from side to side and muttered, "You should get a new sofa. This sofa is really..."

Wang Hui laughed heartily: "It's definitely not as nice as your office. You're keeping a mistress here, Wenjie. I never expected this!"

Wenjie thought to himself: Wang Hui really has a lot of informants. Even a small incident like lunch can't escape his notice.

He didn't point these things out, but just grinned helplessly: "That's why I don't even dare to go back to the office."

"I think that Secretary Lü has a nice figure! How come..." Wang Hui revealed a greasy smile.

"So, in order to maintain Huahai's price, I faced quite a temptation!" Wenjie chuckled and turned to walk towards the door.

Upon reaching the door, he noticed Wang Hui hadn't moved, so he urged, "Let's go, let's set off!"

Wang Hui smiled and replied, then followed him out.

Zhang Yang chose a private restaurant called Shanwaishan, located on Fenghua Food Street in the southern part of M City.

In contrast to the bustling street scene and the flow of people, this private restaurant has a secluded courtyard with a unique view.

Each courtyard perfectly embodies the idyllic scenery of mountains, rivers, and fields, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the atmosphere and naturally escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

A tranquil oasis amidst the hustle and bustle, elegant and serene.

Wenjie liked this place very much. He walked into the courtyard, listened to the babbling water, and nodded in approval.

"It seems the owner here is a reclusive master!" he said half-jokingly.

The waiter said, "Our boss currently lives abroad, taking photos and writing books, and rarely returns to China."

As they were talking, Bai Yu arrived.

Wenjie glanced at Bai Yu. Strictly speaking, the two had worked together a few days ago, but many things had changed after the butterfly rope knot.

So when they recall their time working together at the General Administration, or even their university life with their roommates, it all feels like a lifetime ago.

It is ethereal and unreal.

Bai Yu still exudes the same carefree and unrestrained aura, but he seems a bit tired in his every move, as if he is distracted by his work. Of course, it's also possible that he has been drained by women.

I heard from Zhang Yang that he has a new girlfriend.

Thankfully, it wasn't Yang Shanshan.

Yang Shanshan is a devoted girl; if she were dating Huang Dongheng, she wouldn't be fickle.

"Bai Yu, it's been a while. How are you?" Wen Jie stepped forward and put his arm around Bai Yu's shoulder.

"Wenjie, I miss you so much!" Bai Yu shouted exaggeratedly, then turned into a mournful face and said:

"You have no idea what kind of crappy company I'm working at now. They make me do data statistics and analysis every day. I really miss the days when you stayed up all night helping me finish my internship report in college." Zhang Yang heard a familiar voice coming from the courtyard connected to the restaurant, and came out in a few steps, just in time to hear what Bai Yu was saying.

He said with a nasal tone, "Bai Yu, Wenjie has officially taken over Huahai, so he won't have time to help you with reports anymore."

At this moment, Wang Hui, who had just parked his car, also came over and chimed in, "Yes, this news is true, I can testify to it."

The group chatted and laughed as they walked toward the restaurant. Once seated, they talked about embarrassing moments from school, funny anecdotes, and jokes about the news and celebrity gossip.

The dishes were served quickly, each one exquisitely presented and with excellent flavor.

As expected of a five-star rated private restaurant in the south of the city, the dishes are indeed excellent.

The four of them started by talking about the food and then moved on to drinking. After they had eaten enough, they began to toast each other in turn.

Wenjie inevitably drank a few more glasses. He drank at noon and in the evening, which made him, who was not a big drinker to begin with, feel dizzy and saw the three people in front of him as if they were seeing double.

He waved his hand and said, "You guys drink, I've had too much to drink."

Wang Hui wasn't about to let him off the hook. He pushed a glass of wine towards him and said, "Let's have a drink together, brothers for life. Those days are gone forever. One word, a lifetime, a lifetime of friendship, one glass of wine!"

As they talked, they joined him in singing Wakin Chau's song "Friends".

Zhang Yang quickly chimed in, "A brother's bond is for life! Cheers!"

Bai Yu raised his glass, a touch of passion in his voice: "Brotherhood, may it last forever! Cheers!"

Wenjie stood up unsteadily. He really couldn't drink anymore, but he didn't want to spoil the mood at this moment.

At this point, his head felt like it was about to explode, and he couldn't come up with any eloquent words, so he could only slur his words and echo, "Damn!"

When Wang Hui saw Wenjie drink the glass of wine he had pushed towards him, a knowing smile appeared on his face, like a cunning old fox.

After downing the glass of wine, Wenjie felt lightheaded, and the figures in front of him became increasingly blurry.

He waved his hand and muttered, "I've had too much to drink. You guys drink, I need to catch my breath."

After saying that, he slumped onto the table.

Wang Hui checked the time; it was 10 p.m. More than two hours had passed in the midst of their chatter. He signaled to Zhang Yang that they could leave.

Zhang Yang got up to pay the bill and called for a designated driver to move on to the next game.

Wenjie was dazed and was helped up. He mumbled, "Where are we going?"

"We've had too much to drink, let's find a place to sleep," Bai Yu replied.

"Sleep well, sleep well, I'm so sleepy." Wenjie's voice lowered, as if he was about to fall asleep.

Wang Hui checked the time again. It would take about half an hour to get from here to the Immortal Pavilion... Just right!
Soon the group was driven to the entrance of the Immortal Pavilion. The Immortal Pavilion was bustling with activity at night, and the driver had to drive two stops away to stop.

After Wang Hui and the others got off the car, Zhang Yang had already booked a private room using the phone number Bai Yu had given him. Soon, Wen Jie and the others were separated and sent to different rooms.

Bai Yu placed Wenjie on the soft bed in the center of the room and said with a smile, "Go to sleep!"

Then he patted Wenjie's face.

Wenjie was woken up in a daze and found himself in a room with a fragrant aroma. The room was dimly lit. He felt a burning sensation in his stomach, a tightness in his throat, and weakness in his limbs.

"Water, water, I'm so thirsty."

He seemed to see a light flash by, and then the room became dark and ambiguous again.

Someone has come in.

(End of this chapter)