Sun Kangcheng broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this, and immediately shouted, "What is there to discuss between us? If I disagree, I disagree. Stop being so unreasonable."
He then turned to the crowd and clarified, "Don't jump to conclusions. She's an international investor, just asking me to process a document."
Many of the people present knew his wife, so he had to make things clear to them in person. If they were to gossip to that "shrew" in front of him, his life would be miserable.
Everyone sighed in disappointment. They had expected a good show, but it turned out to be such a boring affair.
The thin man who had spoken earlier slowly stood up, held his wine glass, and walked over to Shen Xi. With a smile, he asked, "Little sister, what's your name?"
Although Shen Xi disliked being called "little sister," she politely replied, "Mia."
"Mia, that's a nice name. It sounds international." The man took out three more wine glasses from a nearby cabinet, picked up the wine bottle on the table, and poured them all full. He continued, "Miss Mia, your sudden arrival has disrupted our drinking mood. How about this: if you drink these three glasses of wine, we'll help persuade Director Sun to process your document next week. What do you say?"
The others perked up and joined in the clamor.
"Yes, as long as you drink these three glasses, we'll keep our word."
"We are all Kangcheng's old classmates. It's just a document, he won't refuse to give us face."
Shen Xi knew they were deliberately making things difficult for her, wanting to see her make a fool of herself for their amusement. However, things had come to this point. If she left now, the pharmaceutical company would likely never be established.
"Alright. But I need Director Sun to personally guarantee it," Shen Xi said, taking out her phone and opening the voice recorder.
Sun Kangcheng frowned slightly, surprised by her shrewdness. She truly was an international investor. However, he didn't want to spoil the mood, so he decided to play along. He said, "Deal. As long as Miss Mia drinks these three glasses of red wine in one go, I will agree to process your document."
These three glasses combined were almost a whole bottle. Most people would get drunk from that. He didn't believe she, a delicate woman here alone, would dare get drunk in front of so many men.
However, his prediction was wrong. A woman pushed to her limit could do anything. Especially a woman like Shen Xi, burdened by revenge, who might do the unimaginable. Moreover, she wasn't alone.
Shen Xi put away her phone, picked up the wine glass in front of her, and slowly brought it to her lips.
Just as everyone was smiling, staring intently at her, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in," Sun Kangcheng said irritably towards the door.
At that moment, the waiter who had been at the door earlier walked in. On his tray were three glasses of juice. He quickly walked to Sun Kangcheng, handed him a note, and whispered a few words in his ear.
Sun Kangcheng's expression changed, and he instantly stood up. "Alright. I understand. You can go now."
As the waiter left, he glanced at Shen Xi, a knowing smile playing on his lips.
"Miss Mia, I was just joking. How could I let you drink so much wine? Come, come, everyone help clear these three glasses and replace them with three glasses of juice." Sun Kangcheng's demeanor shifted from arrogant to obsequious as he looked at her.
He even used the honorific "you," which surprised everyone present. The thin man's face darkened. "Kangcheng, what do you mean by this? Going back on your word? You've ruined our enjoyment today."
Sun Kangcheng gently pulled his arm and whispered, "Wait a moment, I'll explain later."
Shen Xi was also taken aback, wondering what he had seen to cause such a drastic change in his attitude. However, she was happy to switch from red wine to juice. At least she wouldn't get drunk and need Jian Fan to help her.
"Director Sun, does your promise still stand?" Shen Xi's gaze fixed on Sun Kangcheng. She could switch to juice, but his promise couldn't be changed. Otherwise, she would rather drink the wine.