Chapter 70: The Perfect Lifestyle for Women

e same time: "What I said before was because I thought you are a girl, and if we didn't offer to let you marry Li An after such an incident with him, it would seem like we're bullying you. But I never...Chapter 70: The Perfect Lifestyle for Women

There were a total of seven men and three women at the table. Zhou Guangtao ordered eight bottles of Maotai, but everyone barely touched their food as they finished all the drinks.

Although Zhou Guangtao wasn’t particularly fond of drinking, he made an exception today because he noticed Fang Jianghai had a huge capacity for alcohol; he would down any drink offered to him. As the host, it was natural for him to follow suit.

Fang Jianghai was a seasoned drinker and could handle several bottles without trouble, but Zhou Guangtao and He Yufan had been working together smoothly recently. On the dining table, they played cat-and-mouse with Fang Jianghai and managed not to be outdrunk by him.

During the drinking session, Zhou Guangtao stepped out to take a call from Yan Luoxi, dodging several glasses of alcohol; He Yufan made two trips to the restroom, avoiding some drinks. Between them, they were able to hold their own against Fang Jianghai.

Zhou Guangtao wasn’t as good at drinking as He Yufan. By the end, he had consumed too much and was somewhat inebriated; he didn’t speak or cause a scene but kept getting up to go to the restroom.

The other few people were also quite drunk, swaying from side to side with enlarged tongues that made it hard for them to articulate clearly.

He Yufan was somewhat tipsy too, yet she knew her mission and spoke to Fang Jianghai in a slightly hoarse voice after drinking. Her words sounded like the rustling of silkworms munching on mulberry leaves, soft and alluring.

Fang Jianghai’s reddened eyes moved around He Yufan as she wore a black velvet dress that accentuated her slender figure with a deep V-neck revealing glimpses of her fair chest. Her already sexy and ample body was even more enticing today.

The beauty's cheeks after drinking wine revealed alluring rosy redness. Her lips were a bright, delicate pink, and her eyes emitted a captivating glow, several times brighter than when they first met. Her charming smile was electrifying.

Fang Jianghai used alcohol as an excuse to talk incessantly with He Yufan.

He Yufan was very adept at dealing with Fang Jianghai; no matter what he said, she would always respond appropriately. Occasionally, her laughter showed that she understood his intentions deeply. At other times, she cleverly concealed her own shortcomings by pretending to be clueless and asking questions in a timely manner. When there was nothing to hide, she acted as if she didn't understand, giving him the sense of superiority and being adored.

In front of such a woman, men felt tall even if they weren’t, and profound even when they weren't. Everyone seemed intoxicated by something other than wine.

Fang Jianghai was thoroughly conquered by He Yufan today; he stared at her intently, as if the air around them was filled with her scent. He took a deep breath.

He Yufan knew that Fang Jianghai was an old hand and wouldn't be fooled like some rookies who forget their business sense at the sight of beauty. She understood that no matter how infatuated he became, he would not be controlled by her. Instead of pushing him to sign a contract right away, she engaged him in casual conversation.

Seeing everyone getting drunk and Zhou Guangtao going to the restroom, Fang Jianghai suddenly grabbed He Yufan's hand under the table and whispered, "Miss He, are you interested in working in Hainan If you go there, anything you want—cars, houses, or companies—you can have it." After saying this, he squeezed her hand hard. "You know what I mean."

He Yufan naturally understood the meaning behind his words; she had faced such straightforward propositions many times.

He Yufan smiled sweetly at Fang Jianghai and pulled her hand out of his large one, saying with a mixture of sweetness and reproach, "Mr. Fang, as a businessman, you should know about the principle that one's duty is to manage their own affairs. Mr. Zhou is my good friend’s husband; even if I were to leave, I would still help him close this deal."

Fang Jianghai, upon hearing He Yufan's words, immediately lit up with excitement and eagerly asked: "If I sign this deal right away, will you then come with me"

He Yufan was determined to work hard in Zhou Guangtao's company. But if it meant compromising herself, she wouldn't be foolish enough to agree without knowing him better first. She pouted prettily and spoke softly: "Mr. Fang, we just met today for the first time, and I know nothing about you yet. How could I possibly agree to go with you"

"I understand... Miss He, I get it now." Fang Jianghai nodded confidently, narrowing his goldfish eyes in concentration. "You can rest assured that I will show my sincerity and dedication to you."

He Yufan merely smiled, not giving much thought to what Fang Jianghai said. Meanwhile, Fang Jianghai was still lost in admiration of He Yufan.

The banquet dispersed amidst everyone's drunkenness, but Zhou Guangtao remained relatively sober. He insisted on seeing off Fang Jianghai and the others first before sending He Yufan home with his assistant Gao Tianze, then heading back to the company himself. In the evening, he had a fax to wait for and needed some rest at the office so as not to alarm Yan Luoxi with the smell of alcohol on him.

The moment Zhou Guangtao sat in the car, he fell asleep. Sitting beside him, He Yufan occasionally turned her head to look at him intently.

It seemed that heaven was truly generous to this man, bestowing upon him both overflowing talent and incomparable good looks.

This kind of wonderful man, however, didn't belong to her. He Yufan let out a light sigh as she turned her head to gaze out the car window.

If He Yufan wanted to be a kept woman for rich men or become their second wife, mistress, or lover, she would have done so long ago. She knew that such affairs had become commonplace in today's society.

Wealthy men play around with good things; poor men have to settle for less. Out of ten men, nine will go out and play.

A woman like HeyuFan would be considered desirable. If she were willing, she could easily get a car, a house, and money. All she needs is to spend a few years with an affluent man over fifty, and her life would be worry-free and splendid.

Moreover, she doesn’t even need to waste time with such men; nowadays, women can have another perfect lifestyle: a young, fit boyfriend and a wealthy middle-aged or elderly lover. They can have their cake and eat it too.

But HeyuFan refuses to live that way.

The kind of man she likes is someone like LiAn or ZhouGuangTao.

LiAn has his merits: handsome, from an illustrious family background, and very charming. Although he’s considered a second-generation rich kid, he does have abilities of his own; he knows how to play, live well, and fit in anywhere. Being with him means always being at the top of social gatherings.

ZhouGuangTao has his merits too: handsome, elegant, intelligent, resolute. Even if you endure hardships starting a business with him, it’s full of hope, making your heart feel contented.

What HeyuFan wants is like what most women want—she wishes to be with an outstanding boyfriend and appear openly before everyone in broad daylight.

There were many times when HeyuFan accompanied ZhouGuangTao on business engagements. She watched him, dressed in a snow-white shirt and perfectly tailored suit, stand out among the middle-aged successful men who tended to be more plump and talkative; he appeared exceptionally distinguished.et to trap Yán Luòxī forever.After staring at the surveillance equipment for two days, Lǐ ān noticed Xú Lìpíng, full of joy as she walked into Yán Luòxī's office. His eyelids flickered slightly, and s...