He lured her deep into his trap, using both overt and covert methods to seduce her.

"We're just alumni, not close."

After saying that, Zhang Ying said sarcastically, "No wonder? So the person behind you is President Pei. Song Zhi, you should have said so earlier."

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi frowned slightly: "What do you mean by 'people behind'? Don't talk nonsense."

In Zhang Ying's view, Song Zhi's attempt to distance herself from him was tantamount to showing off.

She thought angrily to herself: What's so great about that bitch? She just hooked up with Pei Jinnian.

If she remembered correctly, Pei Jinnian had a girlfriend.

She was about to speak up, but then she thought, wouldn't speaking up now be helping Song Zhi?

When it comes to dealing with mistresses, it's best to leave it to the wife.

Thinking about this, Zhang Ying couldn't wait to see Song Zhi's infamous and ugly behavior at the company.

"Song Zhi, you're not Mr. Pei's girlfriend, are you?"

The female colleague sitting next to Song Zhi asked in a low voice.

Song Zhi shook her head: "How could that be?"

"When you were toasting with Mr. Pei just now, I noticed that he treated you differently. I thought you two..."

Before she could finish speaking, Song Zhi quickly interjected, "No, I have nothing to do with him. I already have a boyfriend."

When Song Zhi said this, her voice was neither too loud nor too soft, and Pei Jinnian, who had just entered, happened to hear it.

He returned to his seat expressionlessly, without saying a word.

Li Ming is a seasoned veteran in the workplace, so he could naturally tell that his boss was in a bad mood.

He looked at Pei Jinnian with a fawning smile: "Young Master Pei, let me fill your cup."

As she spoke, she picked up the wine bottle in front of her and leaned over to pour wine for Pei Jinnian.

Pei Jinnian reached out and covered the rim of the cup: "No need, we'll drive later."

Li Ming paused, holding the bottle, and smiled awkwardly as he agreed, "Yes, yes, don't drink and drive. It seems Xiao Pei is always a law-abiding citizen."

Pei Jinnian gave a curt "hmm" with an indifferent expression.

Suddenly, his cell phone, which was on the table, rang.

He picked up his phone and looked at the contact name. When he saw the caller ID, he couldn't help but frown.

However, the call was still connected via a slide.

"what's up?"

The next second, Meng Huan's sweet voice came from the other end of the phone: "Brother, why aren't you back yet? I miss you so much."

"Social engagements"

When Pei Jinnian said this, his gaze was fixed on Song Zhi.

Song Zhi looked away somewhat awkwardly.

She doesn't want to stay here for even a quarter of an hour longer now.

Song Zhi hesitated for a moment, then stood up and said to Li Ming, "Your supervisor, I have some things to take care of at home, so I'll be leaving now."

Upon hearing this, Li Ming's face darkened: "You're leaving so soon after arriving?"

Song Zhi ignored his gloomy face and said with a smile, "There really is something going on at home, I'm so sorry."

Just as Li Ming was about to say something, Zhang Ying, who was sitting next to him, leaned close to his ear and whispered something.

The next second, Li Ming changed his previous cold and hard attitude and said with a smile, "It's rare for everyone to get together, and you're leaving so soon after we've just arrived?"

When Song Zhi saw Li Ming's face, he wanted to punch him.

She hadn't forgotten that Li Ming had tried to sexually harass her before.

But she held back and said with a smile, "There really is something going on at home."

"Alright, there's no rush. Besides, President Pei hasn't left yet, so what's the hurry?"

As he spoke, he stood up, holding the wine glass in front of him, and addressed everyone present: "It's rare for our department to get together today, so don't feel awkward just because Mr. Pei is here. Mr. Pei is very approachable."

Then, she turned to Pei Jinnian and said, "Mr. Pei, let me introduce you to our department's colleagues."

Pei Jinnian had finished the call and nodded slightly when he heard Li Ming say that.

Li Ming began introducing Song Zhi, following Zhang Ying's lead. When he got to Song Zhi, he smiled and said, "Song Zhi, President Xiao Pei knows you. You're alumni, so I won't say much. But Song Zhi, your attitude towards President Xiao Pei is a bit cold."

As he spoke, he reached out to put his hand on Song Zhi.

Song Zhi jumped up from her chair, subtly avoiding his groping hand, and said calmly, "Manager Li, you've misunderstood me."

Li Ming withdrew his hand, then chuckled and said, "It seems there was a misunderstanding. Here's what we'll do." He paused for a moment, then filled Song Zhi's cup with wine, picked it up, and handed it to her. "Little Song, I misspoke just now. Here, let me apologize. Have a drink."

apologize?

I'll pay you back, my foot!

What is this person trying to do?

Song Zhi didn't want to get entangled with Li Ming any longer, so she smiled and accepted the glass of wine: "Manager Li, you're too kind. I'll toast you. You've helped me a lot when I first joined the company."

With that, he tilted his head back and swiftly drank the wine in his glass.

Li Ming watched her finish her drink, his excitement undisguised.

"He's so forthright, I love that personality, hahaha..."

Pei Jinnian, sitting opposite, watched this scene in silence.

This silly girl doesn't even know she's been sold.

Next, Li Ming introduced the other people one by one.

Song Zhi sat in her seat, playing on her phone with some boredom.

Fu Lu sent her a message asking when it would end.

Song Zhi replied, "Soon," and put her phone away.

For a moment, Song Zhi felt extremely dizzy, and her heart was pounding rapidly.

Surely my alcohol tolerance isn't that high.

Did we drink counterfeit alcohol?

Thinking of this, Song Zhi looked up at the wine glass in front of her.

The wine glass was sloshing.

Song Zhi wasn't paying attention and fell straight to the side.

Fortunately, her colleague caught her quickly.

"Song Zhi, are you alright?"

Song Zhi shook her head and said with a smile, "It's nothing, thank you."

Are you drunk?

"It's possible. I... I'll go back first."

After saying that, she tried to stand up, supporting herself on her body.

Seeing that Song Zhi was unsteady on her feet, Zhang Ying quickly stepped forward to support her and said with concern, "Song Zhi, you're drunk. Let me help you get a taxi home."

Song Zhi originally wanted to refuse Zhang Ying's kindness, but due to severe dizziness, she could only weakly say "thank you".

Zhang Ying carefully helped Song Zhi up, greeted the people present, and then walked towards the door of the private room.

However, they had only taken a few steps when Pei Jinnian, who had been sitting, suddenly stood up and quickly followed.

He reached out and pulled Song Zhi tightly into his arms: "I'll take her home."

Seeing this, Zhang Ying looked at Pei Jinnian with some surprise and quickly said, "Mr. Pei, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Jinnian frowned slightly, seemingly somewhat displeased with Zhang Ying's words.

He looked at Zhang Ying and asked, "What's inappropriate about it?"

After saying that, he lowered his head and gazed at the girl in his arms.

At that moment, Song Zhi suddenly felt an unusual heat rising from inside her body, and her heart began to beat faster.

She then realized that something was wrong, and when she thought of the glass of wine that Li Ming had given her earlier, a sense of unease welled up in her heart.

With all her might, Song Zhi pushed Pei Jinnian away with difficulty, her voice trembling slightly: "It's none of your business."

Then, she turned around and quickly walked out of the private room.