Chapter 168: Chapter 124: Someone Like You Can’t Even Get into a Recycling Bin!

Shen Hanxiu’s presence was like that of an Emperor; everyone obeyed him and whatever he said was the final word.

Everyone quietly picked up their chopsticks, closely sitting next to his Lina, eyes on Su Nian, smiling as they asked Shen Hanxiu: “Third Young Master, who is this beautiful lady?”

Shen Hanxiu glanced sideways at Su Nian and replied: “Does Miss Lina not watch the news?”

Lina was taken aback, not understanding the meaning behind his response, awkwardly said: “I’ve been busy with new products recently, haven’t paid much attention…”

Shen Hanxiu said no more. Lina looked at Su Nian, wondering if this woman had major headlines, and from Shen Hanxiu’s tone, it seemed like not knowing who this woman was would be ignorant.

Fearing to embarrass herself in front of her idol, Lina chose silence.

With food on the table, Su Nian was less bored. Let them say what they want, if she doesn’t understand, she doesn’t understand; she just focused on eating.

The dishes on the table were a mix of Chinese and Western, Su Nian found there were even dumplings. Despite craving them, she couldn’t be too impolite.

Reaching out too far would be inappropriate, and turning the table would be even more rude, so she settled for eating the vegetable salad in front of her.

As she ate, the table began to rotate. Su Nian’s gaze fixed on the plate of dumplings, and just as it stopped in front of her and she was about to reach out, she saw a large hand placed on the big glass table, watching helplessly as the dumplings within reach were rotated away.

She could also hear Shen Hanxiu’s voice in English, clearly introducing Chinese food, specifically those steamed dumplings!

After hearing Shen Hanxiu’s introduction, even those who weren’t keen on trying had to pick one up for Shen Hanxiu’s sake. Su Nian could only watch as the dumplings in the steamer slowly diminished until none were left.

It was clearly Shen Hanxiu targeting her! Knowing that she liked them, he deliberately promoted that dish!

Su Nian silently continued eating her vegetables, during the conversation she didn’t know what the other party asked, but Yang Zichen, who hadn’t spoken, suddenly burst into fluent English. From isolated words, it was apparent he was pointing out the other party’s faults.

Yang Zichen was bright, but he didn’t have the leadership skills like Shen Hanxiu. Otherwise, he could have made a bigger mark on his own. He just lived an honest life, unlike Shen Hanxiu, who was “sly and cunning”. He was also content with his current life, otherwise he would have been a strong rival to Shen Hanxiu.

Only by the strong coming together, could Sheng Han enjoy today’s brilliance.

After talking for almost another hour and seeing the relaxed smile of the other party, Su Nian guessed the business deal was settled.

Lina led the way by raising her glass, addressing only Shen Hanxiu: “Third Young Master, this glass to our happy collaboration.”

Shen Hanxiu had drunk quite a bit tonight, much due to Lina, with Yang Zichen blocking quite a few for him.

Although he still appeared sober, Su Nian noticed his ears had turned a bit red. He usually had high alcohol tolerance, and it was rare to see him change color.

Moreover, the mild forbearance between his brows showed he was not very comfortable, having drunk so much on an empty stomach before dinner, knowing he had a bad stomach yet still mistreated himself like this.

Su Nian pretended to be unaware, and after seeing the matter was settled, everyone stood up. Not fluent in English, she still understood the “Cheers”, and stood up with her glass.

After both sides expressed blessings for a long and happy cooperation, everyone raised their glasses. Not wanting to stand out, Su Nian also raised hers.

But before the glass reached her lips, it was taken away by the man next to her, grabbing her wrist.

Now, with everyone raising their glasses and drinking, no one noticed what happened here, except for Lina, standing next to Shen Hanxiu, who couldn’t help but think, Third Young Master so treasures her that he wouldn’t let her touch a drop of alcohol; just what status does this woman have?

She had never heard of the Third Young Master being so considerate towards any woman, or rather, the name “Shen Hanxiu” was not usually linked with women.

After the toast had been made around the table, Shen Hanxiu indeed felt uncomfortable, half-drunk and his stomach upset. Yang Zichen then spoke to end the gathering, and after stretching it out until past twelve o’clock, everyone finally dispersed.

Su Nian originally wanted to leave early but was kept seated by Shen Hanxiu holding her wrist, watching as most of the people left.

Lina also stayed beside Shen Hanxiu: “Third Young Master, you’ve drunk so much, why not stay at the hotel?”

Su Nian knew this woman had no good intentions in pushing so much alcohol on Shen Hanxiu. Thinking Shen Hanxiu was a man and this wouldn’t be his loss, she decided to let him “enjoy” while she would leave.