"Don't mention it, we're just a normal couple, nothing to envy," Jiang Ziyu said, looking at the other person.
The female secretary beside Huang Hao was a stunning beauty. After hearing Jiang Ziyu's words, her eyes gazed tenderly at Huang Hao.
In that instant, Jiang Ziyu understood.
On the surface, she was a secretary, but in reality, their relationship was improper. Before returning to the capital, she had investigated some companies in the city.
The Huang Group's success in entering the top five hundred wasn't due to Huang Hao's immense capability, but rather because he married a good wife.
With the support of his wife's family, the Huang Group was able to have opportunities to cooperate with the Di Jue Group.
The female secretary, receiving no response from Huang Hao, said bitterly, "But a simple marital relationship isn't something everyone can have."
"What are you talking about!" Huang Hao's face turned awkward, and he reprimanded her angrily.
The female secretary, unwilling to give up, looked at Huang Hao with tearful eyes, wronged.
With many people around, it was difficult to say certain things. Huang Hao didn't want to escalate the situation, so he picked up his wine glass to change the subject. "President Di, I must toast you with this drink. It's with your approval that the Huang Group can participate in this project with Di Jue Group."
"Yes, we all have to thank President Di for his trust in us," the other several presidents echoed, raising their wine glasses.
Di Mingjue didn't refuse and clinked glasses with them.
After another glass of wine went down, Jiang Ziyu looked at him with displeasure. His current physical condition was not suitable for excessive alcohol consumption.
Considering the upcoming leg surgery and his kidney donation to Yuze, Jiang Ziyu moved her chair closer.
"Stop drinking."
"You want me to drink for you?"
"Dream on!"
Seeing the smile on Di Mingjue's face, Jiang Ziyu was momentarily stunned. She forced down the flutter in her heart.
*What are you thinking? He just wants to see you make a fool of yourself!*
A warning flashed in her mind.
Suppressing her emotions, Jiang Ziyu reminded him from an observer's perspective, "You need to abstain from alcohol and smoking during this period before your surgery to avoid affecting it."
Shen Lin, seated on Di Mingjue's other side, heard Jiang Ziyu's words as the three of them were close together.
Huang Hao raised his wine glass again, delivering another round of pleasantries.
"I'll toast President Huang on behalf of President Di," Shen Lin, acting on his own accord, picked up his wine glass to respond.
Although he meant well, Di Mingjue was displeased.
"Put it down!"
With a command, Shen Lin dared not resist.
He pushed the full wine glass towards Jiang Ziyu. "Since Madam said I shouldn't drink, you drink on my behalf."
The people opposite were watching, all wondering why Di Mingjue would suddenly let his beloved wife drink with them.
Jiang Ziyu raised her wine glass and generously downed all the wine in it.
Everyone understood unspokenly, seeming to realize that their marital affection wasn't as it appeared.
After several rounds of drinks, Jiang Ziyu's cheeks were flushed. Her alcohol tolerance wasn't bad; when the zy Group was just starting, she had navigated many drinking sessions, securing difficult collaborations.
It was precisely because of drinking so much that she developed an allergy to alcohol. No matter how little she consumed, her face would turn as red as it was now.
Seeing that the other party was starting to slur his words, Di Mingjue began to reveal the real purpose of the evening.
"I heard you all met with Rui He a while ago."
Wu Qi responded with a pursed mouth, "Yes, he promised us that after the successful completion of our current cooperation, he would continue to work with us."
It was because of this promise that they had been in close contact with Di Rui He behind the scenes. It didn't matter if they couldn't see Di Mingjue daily, as Di Rui He was also a member of the Di family; pleasing him was equivalent to pleasing Di Mingjue.
"Is that all?" Di Mingjue inquired with feigned curiosity.
Huang Hao grinned, slurring, "There's more. Some of the requirements in the contract were also modified."