The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

Chapter 113: Drunk



"Why are you drinking so late? If I didn't know you're in a good mood, I would've thought you were upset about something." Li Yan raised his glass and asked casually.

Hai Fu was clearly more intoxicated than when she called. "Do you always need to be sad to buy drinks? Happiness is even more worth celebrating... Thanks for coming; tonight it's on me!"

It was obvious she had been drinking there for quite some time, but since she was drinking happily and alone, she maintained some control and didn't overdo it. However, the amount she accumulated wasn't light.

"Alright, it's getting late, and we have work tomorrow. I'll drink with you for a while, then take you home. A single woman getting drunk easily becomes a target. Those two little rookies earlier might be bluffed by you, but experienced guys would be trouble." Li Yan had no issue coming out to have a drink with her, but he didn't want to end up with the responsibility of taking care of someone completely drunk.

"No worries, haha... I look very safe; no one will have any plans against me." Hai Fu downed her drink in one go and ordered two more.

Li Yan looked at her playfully. It's not that she looked safe because her true appearance was hard to discern; the key was her outfit which appeared conservative, like an old-fashioned auntie. People usually out to have fun wouldn't bother with such types. Still, her figure exuded a charming allure that seasoned veterans could see through and appreciate her true beauty.

"What about you? Didn't you say you were out for some fun earlier? Why back home so soon?" Alcohol stripped Hai Fu of her usual demeanor, her words were more open, and she spoke as if they were close friends.

Li Yan smiled awkwardly, "With my charm, do I need to spend money? Just went out for a bit but didn't find a match. Considering work tomorrow, I thought I'd just head home to sleep. Then you called, so I've been running around all night."

From the company to the hospital, hospital to Shishan Yao's home, Shishan Yao's home to the hotel, hotel back home, and then here... he had quite a busy night, yet spent several hours on the road.

Hai Fu burst into laughter upon hearing this, "No wonder you agreed right away when I called. Don't mind me; go check out the surroundings and jump in if you find someone appealing."

She picked up one of the newly ordered drinks herself and pushed the other towards Li Yan.

Seeing her drink even more heavily after he arrived, Li Yan could only sip cautiously, needing to stay sharp.

...

As they drank and chatted, Li Yan discovered another side of Hai Fu. She talked a lot more, sharing bits about pressures from home, work, personal matters over the years, like complaints or a cathartic self-expression.

One drink led to another; quite a few had been consumed. Li Yan checked the time; it was nearing 1 AM. The bar still had many patrons, and even Hai Fu, with her nonchalant demeanor, attracted several groups attempting to chat with her, but her blunt attitude and Li Yan's presence pushed them away.

Hai Fu agreed to settle the bill, announcing she was heading to the restroom and to leave together shortly.

Sure enough, as Hai Fu walked past, two predatory men smoking immediately approached, "Miss, it's late. Want me to take you home?"

"Scram!" Hai Fu replied disdainfully, heading into the restroom herself.

Waiting for Chen Luo to turn into the area, Li Yan waited for him to pass by, then swiftly struck his neck, knocking Chen Luo out silently.

Adjusting his body into a squatted position against the wall, making it look like he was in a drunken stupor. Li Yan placed a cigarette in his hand before heading towards the restroom.

At this moment, someone was coming out from the restroom, Zhang Mingxin passed by, paying little attention, only focusing on the direction of the ladies' room.

"Hey buddy, could you lend me a light?" Li Yan asked Zhang Mingxin, pulling out a cigarette as he passed by.

Zhang Mingxin glanced at him, remained silent, neither accepting his cigarette, "There are lighters for sale outside."

Li Yan chuckled, "All men who smoke have lighters, should I really buy my own? How about borrowing a light from your cigarette?"

Zhang Mingxin was speechless, haphazardly meeting someone more miserly than him! Too cheap to buy even a one-yuan lighter, that's some supreme stinginess!

"Alright, just for your persistence, if I don't lend you a light, it makes me look stingy." Zhang Mingxin tossed over his lighter.

"Thanks." Li Yan lit his cigarette, standing across where Chen Luo used to be, lazily smoking.

Receiving the tossed lighter, Zhang Mingxin couldn't resist quizzing the superb penny-pincher, "Buddy, I've got to ask, are your cigarettes borrowed too?"

"Of course not. How could cigarettes be borrowed?" Li Yan gave him a disdainful look.

"Uh... right, it's even harder to ask for those than a light."

"They're all gifts, leftovers from others."

"..." Zhang Mingxin broke into a cold sweat, thinking this fellow had some principles and pride, only to find out he's even more of an oddball! He wanted to say, why not snag a lighter while you're at it?

Just then, the door of the ladies' restroom opened, drawing Zhang Mingxin's gaze away from Li Yan.

After a while, Hai Fu emerged, not any more sober, rather appearing even more inebriated, shakily approaching.

Seeing his target arrive, Zhang Mingxin's desire surged; he tossed his cigarette stub, telling Li Yan, "Buddy, right now is the perfect time."

"No rush, I'm here to smoke with you." Li Yan replied casually.

Afraid Li Yan might ruin things, Zhang Mingxin quickly found an excuse, "No need, I'm about to leave soon. See there? My girlfriend's coming over, I need to go."

Li Yan looked him over, thinking this guy was shameless. Considering I'm with Hai Fu, never pretending to be her boyfriend, yet you're the one claiming an ulterior motive straightforwardly!

"Wow! Really? That's your girlfriend? She doesn't seem that impressive."

"Tsk! Not waiting, huh? Don't stare too long, it'll make me mad!" Zhang Mingxin emphasized while showing off.

"Makes sense, I'm rooting for you!" Li Yan nodded, giving a thumbs-up.

Zhang Mingxin had previously only seen the back of the man with Hai Fu without recognizing him. Despite feeling slightly annoyed with him not leaving, he didn't fly into a rage but thought about how to discreetly take the drunk woman away with someone watching.

Ordinary women at this point are usually dazed, even if dragged away, only slightly struggle, lacking any clarity. But Hai Fu's earlier "Scram!" made him feel she might not be drunk enough; seeing her stagger, he hoped the alcohol would cloud her senses more.

"Babe, you're out? Let's head back! I've got the car ready." Not waiting for Hai Fu to get closer, Zhang Mingxin hurried forward.

(Another chapter will be written, initially wanted to update together but feared being late. Updating a chapter now, might update the next around midnight.) (To be continued. To know what happens next, please visit www.qidian.com for more chapters, support the author, legit reading!)


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