Lan Lan didn't hear what Gu Song said to Feng Feng, but she could guess from Feng Feng's responses that these two together would surely lead to trouble.
Feng Feng said, "Gu Song said Shen Su drank too much and asked me to check on him."
This statement was quite tactful. "Gu Song said," clearly indicated Feng Feng didn't quite believe it, and Lan Lan was even less likely to: "Are you kidding me? Shen Su, who can hold his liquor like that, got drunk? He's just looking for an excuse!"
Lin Mei also found the story highly improbable. "Manager Feng, are you going?"
Feng Feng replied with an "Mm," "He's looking for an excuse, I'll go take a look."
After all, she was the one pursuing him. After being kept at arm's length for so long, Shen Su had finally lost his patience. Feng Feng had achieved her goal for this period, but she truly hadn't expected Shen Su to resort to such a childish method to make amends. The pretense of being drunk seemed like a trick used by someone in their early twenties.
Lan Lan didn't stop Feng Feng, but she couldn't help but complain, "This must have been Gu Song's terrible idea."
"Not necessarily," Liang Yu Feng, who hadn't joined the conversation, suddenly chimed in. "This situation is quite in line with Shen Su's usual behavior." Shen Su had always been one to control situations. Even when seeking reconciliation, he had to test the waters. If Feng Feng went over tonight, it would show she still cared. Shen Su would likely seize this point, and there would be more to come.
However, Liang Yu Feng didn't voice these thoughts. He knew that someone as intelligent as Feng Feng would surely consider this. Relationships were all about mutual consent, much like his own feelings for Lan Lan. Even knowing he was completely captivated, he found it blissful.
After a few words, Feng Feng put down her chopsticks and left. Seeing Feng Feng depart, Lan Lan pouted, "Shen Su must be so smug now, his tail held high."
Lin Mei smiled and said, "Tit for tat. Let's see how Manager Feng returns the favor next time."
Recalling Shen Su's peculiar move, Lan Lan wore an expression of disdain. "This man really knows how to create drama."
Lan Lan and Liang Yu Feng's residence wasn't far from Ru Feng Club. Feng Feng arrived in less than half an hour. As soon as she entered, a server led her upstairs. Gu Song must have informed them in advance, as Feng Feng quickly reached the private room door. She knocked, then pushed it open, her eyes falling upon Shen Su and Gu Song.
Upon seeing Feng Feng, Gu Song acted as if he'd found a savior. "Manager Feng, you're finally here! I'll leave this to you. Call me if you need anything."
Feng Feng's gaze swept over Shen Su. He was slumped over the table, making it impossible to discern his expression. However, his state did indeed resemble that of someone drunk. When Feng Feng entered, she also smelled the strong scent of alcohol in the room.
Feng Feng acknowledged Gu Song, and he left. Feng Feng walked over and sat beside Shen Su, patting his shoulder and calling his name several times. On the fourth call, Shen Su finally reacted, lifting his head from the table.
Feng Feng and Shen Su's eyes met. She saw his bloodshot eyes and reddened rims. His face was also considerably flushed, truly appearing as if he had drunk too much. He didn't seem to recognize her, staring for a long time before breaking into a smile.
This disoriented state... Feng Feng frowned. "How much did you drink?"
Feng Feng hadn't intended to speak to him first, but seeing him in such a state, she couldn't help herself. By speaking, she was essentially signaling to Shen Su that she was worried, that she was showing weakness.
Shen Su continued to stare at Feng Feng. After a pause, he smiled and said, "Ji Tong... I didn't drink much, don't worry."
Feng Feng's movements froze. She hadn't expected to hear Ji Tong's name from Shen Su, especially not when he was supposedly drunk. People say that what's on one's mind comes out when drunk, so was this him revealing the truth?
Feng Feng felt a pang of unhappiness but didn't truly argue with a drunken person. After a moment of silence, she told Shen Su, "I'm not Ji Tong, I'm Feng Feng. Gu Song said you wanted to see me. If you don't want to, I'll leave."
With that, she started to get up. The disoriented Shen Su immediately grabbed her wrist. "Don't go."
Feng Feng looked down at his hand and reminded him again, "I'm not Ji Tong."
"I know," Shen Su slurred, repeating her words. "You're Feng Feng."
Feng Feng replied with an "Mm," "Where are your car keys? I'll find a designated driver to take you home." She had originally intended to drive him herself, but Feng Feng was annoyed by his drunken words and changed her mind.
"Why did you come?" Shen Su asked, avoiding the question. He smiled and pulled her closer. "Weren't you arguing with me?"
Feng Feng frowned again, observing Shen Su's eyes, unable to determine if he was truly drunk or just pretending.
Feng Feng said, "I wasn't arguing with you, you were arguing with me."
Shen Su retorted, "Me arguing? Yes, I was angry. Why didn't you explain to me?"
Shen Su was unreasonable when sober, and even more so when drunk. Feng Feng's gaze turned serious. "There's no need to explain to you."
Shen Su chuckled, as if mocking himself. "You really haven't changed at all... Don't you like me?"
Feng Feng countered, "Just because I like you, does that mean I have to indulge you unconditionally? Alright, stop being unreasonable."
It was impossible to reason with a drunk person. Feng Feng abruptly ended the topic. "Give me your car keys, I'll find a designated driver to take you home."
"I'm not going back. Take me to your apartment," Shen Su refused to hand over his car keys. "It's no fun going back alone, I don't want to."
Feng Feng felt a headache coming on. Taking Shen Su back wasn't impossible, but... "Then don't be unreasonable."
Shen Su didn't answer, slinging an arm over her shoulder. "I want to sleep, hurry up..."
As he drew closer, Feng Feng smelled the strong scent of alcohol again. She couldn't help but ask, "How much did you actually drink?"
Naturally, she wouldn't get an answer to such a question.
Shen Su insisted on going home with Feng Feng. After she agreed, she went to find Gu Song. She couldn't possibly get Shen Su into the car by herself; she needed Gu Song's help.
Gu Song arrived quickly. Upon hearing Feng Feng wanted to take Shen Su back to her apartment, Gu Song immediately rolled up his sleeves to help support him.
The three took the elevator downstairs, and Gu Song soon helped Shen Su into Feng Feng's car.
Closing the car door, Gu Song waved goodbye to Feng Feng. "Manager Feng, I'll leave him to you tonight."
Feng Feng said goodbye to Gu Song and drove Shen Su back to her apartment.
Feng Feng used almost all her strength to help Shen Su into her apartment.
As soon as Shen Su entered, he sat on the sofa. Feng Feng wiped the sweat from her brow before starting to change into slippers.
Feng Feng hung up her coat and took out some hangover medicine, placing it by Shen Su.
Shen Su was groggy and refused to take the medicine himself, so Feng Feng directly put two pills into his mouth.