Chapter 7.04 â I Like Men
Although it was only a private dinner, it was organized by those in the real estate industry. Moreover, City A was vigorously developing land in the financial district and invited many bidders. Inevitably, interested parties would arrive early and take the opportunity to inquire about it.
At the reception, Meng Ze and Xiang Han attracted a lot of attention the moment they appeared. Some who were more alert quickly came forward and spoke to them. âI didnât think President Meng would also come. It seems that the piece of land will soon belong to you.â
Meng Ze smiled slightly and replied politely: âHow so? I heard that Yi Xinâs President Jiang is also very interested in that piece of land.â
âHaha, itâs always either one of you two. The rest of us can only watch from the side.â
Everyone echoed polite remarks. Originally, Xiang Han stood next to Meng Ze, but he soon found himself pushed back to the side. However, he hadnât noticed as he was busy studying the plot that was about to happen.
Yi Xin was the male leadâs company and President Jiang obviously referred to the male lead, Jiang Yi. The pieces of land at the financial district were mostly auctioned, and required money and luck to obtain. What he wanted most was to win the tender lot in the heartland area, because once a skyscraper was built, it would inevitably become a new landmark in City A.
In the original plot, the land was naturally won by the male lead, but because of funding problems, he finally chose to jointly develop it with Meng Zeâs company, Ze Yuan. It was precisely due to this that Meng Ze was able to leverage on this opportunity to buy Yi Xin, troubling the male lead greatly.
However, the male leadâs misfortune was temporary, while the villainâs misfortune was fatal. When the company encountered a crisis, not only did it not hurt the male protagonist, it even stimulated his relationship with the female lead. As for the villain⊠after losing his role as a catalyst, he was defeated by the male lead and trampled on for the sake of allowing readers to relieve their anger.
Xiang Han looked at Meng Ze, who was still surrounded by everyone, and silently lit a candle for him in his heart.
When Jiang Yi and the female lead, Xin Lu Yao, showed up, they immediately attracted a lot of attention. The number of people around Meng Ze gradually decreased.
Frankly speaking, in terms of strength, Jiang Yiâs company was no match for Meng Zeâs Ze Yuan. Their two families were evenly matched. The weak Jiang Yiâs ability to win was actually all due to the female leadâs scheme.
Once the female lead appeared, Meng Zeâs gaze was drawn over. He had known of such a person by Jiang Yiâs side and had always wanted to⊠poach her.
Jiang Yi was exchanging polite greetings with a few others when he swept a glance over and cursed in his heart: Itâs enough that you snatched my business, but what the hell are you looking at my girlfriend for?
Xiang Han felt extremely gloomy. He had dressed up so beautifully, yet Meng Ze was still attracted to the female lead? He looked down and stared at his attire. Thatâs right, not only the colour, but even the design was similar.
As the adage goes, between two who wear the same outfit, the uglier one loses. How about he acts the role of the poisonous male cannon fodder and accidentally dirties the female leadâs dress?
Sigh, the more roles he played, the worse he felt himself becoming. Xiang Han picked up his glass and walked towards the female lead with a conflicted expression.
To hit or not to hit? That was the question. But before he could answer it, the female lead solved it for him.
Xin Lu Yao disliked partaking in pretend pleasantries. After arriving, she had nothing to do but eat. Noticing a person beside her, she thought she was in a waiterâs way and hurriedly tried to get up. Due to this, she accidentally bumped into Xiang Hanâs elbow.
Xiang Han received a fright and immediately reached out a hand to put some distance between them, subconsciously turning the wrist holding his beverage towards himself. Then, he received a body full of alcohol.
Xiang Han: ââŠâ Luckily he had his boobs in place, or else it would have âgone straight through his heartâ.
Xin Lu Yao let out a cry of surprise, her expression a mix of panic and apology. She hurriedly took some napkins from a passing waiter and tried to help Xiang Han wipe it off.
âAre you okay? Are you cold? Iâm sorry, I was carelessâŠâ Xin Lu Yao was upset.
âIâm fine.â Seeing her apologize repeatedly, Xiang Han was embarrassed since he was also the one who⊠ahem.
Especially when she wiped at his chest, he couldnât help but awkwardly try to block her.
âWhatâs going on?â Meng Ze and Jiang Yi had walked over. Jiang Yi directly pulled Xin Lu Yao to his side and asked her with concern.
Xin Lu Yao immediately pushed him aside and apologised, âItâs my fault. I accidentally dirtied this ladyâs dress.â
Meng Ze frowned when he saw Xiang Hanâs wet clothes and wanted to have him return. However, afraid that the latter would misunderstand his intentions as concern, he hesitated.
Due to this brief moment, Xiang Han spoke first. âItâs fine. I have an extra set of clothes. Iâll just go get changed.â
Meng Ze heard this and nodded, immediately dismissing any other thoughts. âIn that case, hurry on.â
Xiang Han nodded absentmindedly, wanting to leave quickly, but he suddenly heard the female lead say to him, âIâll come with you.â
A bump like this actually bumped up some friendship points. The main point was that she even felt apologetic. After changing, she saw him standing alone without a partner, and brought him around to taste the food available.
âLet me tell you, banquets like these are super boring. Apart from delicious food, everything else is meaningless. Oh right, are you President Mengâs secretary?â
âThatâs right.â Xiang Han smiled.
What happened to the so-called capable and successful woman? Why did she turn out to be a glutton?
Xin Lu Yao: ââŠâ Her voice is so pretty and gentle! So well-mannered and easy to get along with that she didnât even get angry after having her dress dirtied.
âRight, try this. Itâs super yummy! I just ate three plates of it.â
âUhâŠâ Xiang Han was helpless and could only try one. âItâs not bad.â
âOnly ânot badâ? You must have had a lot of delicacies!â
Xiang Han was also a glutton, so he was completely unable to resist the attack of his own kind. In the beginning, he was still able to hold out, but towards the end⊠he was the one leading the female lead and giving out recommendations. âThis one is nicer and goes well with xx, but since itâs already quite late, itâs better to eat lessâŠâ
âEn, Oishi1!â Xin Lu Yao stuck up a thumb and felt that Xiang Han was not only pretty and zealous, but also knowledgeable. He was simply her female goddess.
After being dragged around to eat, she was extremely embarrassed and felt that she needed to repay this favour.
âHan Han, I know of a Sichuan restaurant in the city that is delicious and serves a generous portion. Letâs add each other on WeChat, Iâll treat you to a meal there in the future.â
Xiang Han: ââŠâ Lady, weâve only met for less than two hours. Why are you calling me so intimately already?
âUh, actually Iâm rather busyâŠâ He tried to reject her as he scanned the room before asking, âHuh, whereâs President Meng?â
The topic changed and Xin Lu Yao also followed his gaze and looked around. She shook her head and said, âNot sure, he was just here.â
After saying so, she continued to probe, âHan Han, may I be as bold as to ask if you like President Meng?â
Xiang Han was startled. âIs it that obvious?â
Xin Lu Yao shook her head. âThatâs not it, itâs justâŠyouâve unconsciously been looking at him for some time.â
Xiang Han was silent for a moment before he decisively admitted it, âIâm indeedâŠpursuing President Meng.â
In any case, there was nothing he couldnât admit. Itâs justâŠwhy does the female leadâs expression seem strange?
Xin Lu Yaoâs eyes were almost cramped from blinking as she desperately tried to signal for him to look behind. She was extremely startled as President Meng, who had just been missing a moment ago, had suddenly reappeared.
Xiang Han followed her line of sight and saw Meng Ze standing expressionlessly behind him. He was immediately dumbfounded.
âP-President Meng.â He stuck a hand up and robotically greeted.
With a deep frown, Meng Ze turned around and left without a word.
Xiang Hanâs hand stiffened mid-air. Xin Lu Yao was also stunned; Her goddess was so beautiful and amazing, how could he be unmoved? Although it had nothing to do with her, she couldnât help but want to seek justice for her goddess!
After the banquet ended, Meng Ze and Xin Lu Yao met once again. One wanted to poach the other, while the other wanted to gather information for her goddess. Just like this, two people who had nothing to do with each other engaged in pleasantries.
Xiang Han watched from afar and immediately grew vigilant. Although the female lead truly liked Jiang Yi and wouldnât feel anything for Meng Ze, he was worried that Meng Ze may be influenced by the plot and begin to develop feelings for her.
Thinking of this possibility, he unhappily downed a cup of alcohol before reaching for another.
After having several glances, he had the urge to use the restroom. Now that he had become tipsy, he completely forgot the problem of gendered bathrooms.
Meng Ze and Xin Lu Yao parted ways on bad terms after only a few words. He had drank a little earlier and needed to use the restroom. However, he had just begun to let it out when he suddenly saw Xiang Han push the door open and enter. With a fright, he nearly wet his own pants.
President Wang teased him from the side. âHey, President Meng, did you get drunk? Your hands are unsteady.â
After saying this, he looked over and his hands immediately trembled. His leather shoes got wet.
âThatâŠâ Recalling that this beauty seemed to be President Mengâs secretary, he immediately turned around and frantically zipped up his trousers. Then, he said awkwardly, âYou⊠are rather spirited. In that case, I wonât disturb you two.â
Xiang Han had drank too much and had a smile hung on his face. His steps were unsteady, so after allowing President Wang to pass, he swayed with each step he took.
Meng Zeâs expression cracked. He lowered his head, quickly zipped up his pants and fastened his belt before dragging the muddle-headed Xiang Han out with a dark expression.
âSecretary Geng, let me give you a stern warning today. I will not like you, so donât ever do such a thing again.â
âW-What thing?â Xiang Han was flabbergasted. He immediately sobered up a little after seeing the restroomâs sign. Fuck, heâd forgotten he was now in female clothing.
Meng Ze saw his blank expression and thought to himself: Act! Continue acting! Youâd even come all the way to the male restroom, simply incorrigible!
âTo tell you the truth, I only like men. In the future, stop having such unrealistic dreams. If you canât do it, quit. The company doesnât lack a secretary.â
Meng Zeâs words were harsh but Xiang Han wasnât stunned due to this. RatherâŠMeng Ze liked men?
Thatâs impossible. If he liked men, why did he say heâd only like girls back when he had broken their engagement? One moment, it was female, the next moment, it was male. Which on Earth is it?
Chapter 7.04 â I Like Men
Although it was only a private dinner, it was organized by those in the real estate industry. Moreover, City A was vigorously developing land in the financial district and invited many bidders. Inevitably, interested parties would arrive early and take the opportunity to inquire about it.
At the reception, Meng Ze and Xiang Han attracted a lot of attention the moment they appeared. Some who were more alert quickly came forward and spoke to them. âI didnât think President Meng would also come. It seems that the piece of land will soon belong to you.â
Meng Ze smiled slightly and replied politely: âHow so? I heard that Yi Xinâs President Jiang is also very interested in that piece of land.â
âHaha, itâs always either one of you two. The rest of us can only watch from the side.â
Everyone echoed polite remarks. Originally, Xiang Han stood next to Meng Ze, but he soon found himself pushed back to the side. However, he hadnât noticed as he was busy studying the plot that was about to happen.
Yi Xin was the male leadâs company and President Jiang obviously referred to the male lead, Jiang Yi. The pieces of land at the financial district were mostly auctioned, and required money and luck to obtain. What he wanted most was to win the tender lot in the heartland area, because once a skyscraper was built, it would inevitably become a new landmark in City A.
In the original plot, the land was naturally won by the male lead, but because of funding problems, he finally chose to jointly develop it with Meng Zeâs company, Ze Yuan. It was precisely due to this that Meng Ze was able to leverage on this opportunity to buy Yi Xin, troubling the male lead greatly.
However, the male leadâs misfortune was temporary, while the villainâs misfortune was fatal. When the company encountered a crisis, not only did it not hurt the male protagonist, it even stimulated his relationship with the female lead. As for the villain⊠after losing his role as a catalyst, he was defeated by the male lead and trampled on for the sake of allowing readers to relieve their anger.
Xiang Han looked at Meng Ze, who was still surrounded by everyone, and silently lit a candle for him in his heart.
When Jiang Yi and the female lead, Xin Lu Yao, showed up, they immediately attracted a lot of attention. The number of people around Meng Ze gradually decreased.
Frankly speaking, in terms of strength, Jiang Yiâs company was no match for Meng Zeâs Ze Yuan. Their two families were evenly matched. The weak Jiang Yiâs ability to win was actually all due to the female leadâs scheme.
Once the female lead appeared, Meng Zeâs gaze was drawn over. He had known of such a person by Jiang Yiâs side and had always wanted to⊠poach her.
Jiang Yi was exchanging polite greetings with a few others when he swept a glance over and cursed in his heart: Itâs enough that you snatched my business, but what the hell are you looking at my girlfriend for?
Xiang Han felt extremely gloomy. He had dressed up so beautifully, yet Meng Ze was still attracted to the female lead? He looked down and stared at his attire. Thatâs right, not only the colour, but even the design was similar.
As the adage goes, between two who wear the same outfit, the uglier one loses. How about he acts the role of the poisonous male cannon fodder and accidentally dirties the female leadâs dress?
Sigh, the more roles he played, the worse he felt himself becoming. Xiang Han picked up his glass and walked towards the female lead with a conflicted expression.
To hit or not to hit? That was the question. But before he could answer it, the female lead solved it for him.
Xin Lu Yao disliked partaking in pretend pleasantries. After arriving, she had nothing to do but eat. Noticing a person beside her, she thought she was in a waiterâs way and hurriedly tried to get up. Due to this, she accidentally bumped into Xiang Hanâs elbow.
Xiang Han received a fright and immediately reached out a hand to put some distance between them, subconsciously turning the wrist holding his beverage towards himself. Then, he received a body full of alcohol.
Xiang Han: ââŠâ Luckily he had his boobs in place, or else it would have âgone straight through his heartâ.
Xin Lu Yao let out a cry of surprise, her expression a mix of panic and apology. She hurriedly took some napkins from a passing waiter and tried to help Xiang Han wipe it off.
âAre you okay? Are you cold? Iâm sorry, I was carelessâŠâ Xin Lu Yao was upset.
âIâm fine.â Seeing her apologize repeatedly, Xiang Han was embarrassed since he was also the one who⊠ahem.
Especially when she wiped at his chest, he couldnât help but awkwardly try to block her.
âWhatâs going on?â Meng Ze and Jiang Yi had walked over. Jiang Yi directly pulled Xin Lu Yao to his side and asked her with concern.
Xin Lu Yao immediately pushed him aside and apologised, âItâs my fault. I accidentally dirtied this ladyâs dress.â
Meng Ze frowned when he saw Xiang Hanâs wet clothes and wanted to have him return. However, afraid that the latter would misunderstand his intentions as concern, he hesitated.
Due to this brief moment, Xiang Han spoke first. âItâs fine. I have an extra set of clothes. Iâll just go get changed.â
Meng Ze heard this and nodded, immediately dismissing any other thoughts. âIn that case, hurry on.â
Xiang Han nodded absentmindedly, wanting to leave quickly, but he suddenly heard the female lead say to him, âIâll come with you.â
A bump like this actually bumped up some friendship points. The main point was that she even felt apologetic. After changing, she saw him standing alone without a partner, and brought him around to taste the food available.
âLet me tell you, banquets like these are super boring. Apart from delicious food, everything else is meaningless. Oh right, are you President Mengâs secretary?â
âThatâs right.â Xiang Han smiled.
What happened to the so-called capable and successful woman? Why did she turn out to be a glutton?
Xin Lu Yao: ââŠâ Her voice is so pretty and gentle! So well-mannered and easy to get along with that she didnât even get angry after having her dress dirtied.
âRight, try this. Itâs super yummy! I just ate three plates of it.â
âUhâŠâ Xiang Han was helpless and could only try one. âItâs not bad.â
âOnly ânot badâ? You must have had a lot of delicacies!â
Xiang Han was also a glutton, so he was completely unable to resist the attack of his own kind. In the beginning, he was still able to hold out, but towards the end⊠he was the one leading the female lead and giving out recommendations. âThis one is nicer and goes well with xx, but since itâs already quite late, itâs better to eat lessâŠâ
âEn, Oishi1!â Xin Lu Yao stuck up a thumb and felt that Xiang Han was not only pretty and zealous, but also knowledgeable. He was simply her female goddess.
After being dragged around to eat, she was extremely embarrassed and felt that she needed to repay this favour.
âHan Han, I know of a Sichuan restaurant in the city that is delicious and serves a generous portion. Letâs add each other on WeChat, Iâll treat you to a meal there in the future.â
Xiang Han: ââŠâ Lady, weâve only met for less than two hours. Why are you calling me so intimately already?
âUh, actually Iâm rather busyâŠâ He tried to reject her as he scanned the room before asking, âHuh, whereâs President Meng?â
The topic changed and Xin Lu Yao also followed his gaze and looked around. She shook her head and said, âNot sure, he was just here.â
After saying so, she continued to probe, âHan Han, may I be as bold as to ask if you like President Meng?â
Xiang Han was startled. âIs it that obvious?â
Xin Lu Yao shook her head. âThatâs not it, itâs justâŠyouâve unconsciously been looking at him for some time.â
Xiang Han was silent for a moment before he decisively admitted it, âIâm indeedâŠpursuing President Meng.â
In any case, there was nothing he couldnât admit. Itâs justâŠwhy does the female leadâs expression seem strange?
Xin Lu Yaoâs eyes were almost cramped from blinking as she desperately tried to signal for him to look behind. She was extremely startled as President Meng, who had just been missing a moment ago, had suddenly reappeared.
Xiang Han followed her line of sight and saw Meng Ze standing expressionlessly behind him. He was immediately dumbfounded.
âP-President Meng.â He stuck a hand up and robotically greeted.
With a deep frown, Meng Ze turned around and left without a word.
Xiang Hanâs hand stiffened mid-air. Xin Lu Yao was also stunned; Her goddess was so beautiful and amazing, how could he be unmoved? Although it had nothing to do with her, she couldnât help but want to seek justice for her goddess!
After the banquet ended, Meng Ze and Xin Lu Yao met once again. One wanted to poach the other, while the other wanted to gather information for her goddess. Just like this, two people who had nothing to do with each other engaged in pleasantries.
Xiang Han watched from afar and immediately grew vigilant. Although the female lead truly liked Jiang Yi and wouldnât feel anything for Meng Ze, he was worried that Meng Ze may be influenced by the plot and begin to develop feelings for her.
Thinking of this possibility, he unhappily downed a cup of alcohol before reaching for another.
After having several glances, he had the urge to use the restroom. Now that he had become tipsy, he completely forgot the problem of gendered bathrooms.
Meng Ze and Xin Lu Yao parted ways on bad terms after only a few words. He had drank a little earlier and needed to use the restroom. However, he had just begun to let it out when he suddenly saw Xiang Han push the door open and enter. With a fright, he nearly wet his own pants.
President Wang teased him from the side. âHey, President Meng, did you get drunk? Your hands are unsteady.â
After saying this, he looked over and his hands immediately trembled. His leather shoes got wet.
âThatâŠâ Recalling that this beauty seemed to be President Mengâs secretary, he immediately turned around and frantically zipped up his trousers. Then, he said awkwardly, âYou⊠are rather spirited. In that case, I wonât disturb you two.â
Xiang Han had drank too much and had a smile hung on his face. His steps were unsteady, so after allowing President Wang to pass, he swayed with each step he took.
Meng Zeâs expression cracked. He lowered his head, quickly zipped up his pants and fastened his belt before dragging the muddle-headed Xiang Han out with a dark expression.
âSecretary Geng, let me give you a stern warning today. I will not like you, so donât ever do such a thing again.â
âW-What thing?â Xiang Han was flabbergasted. He immediately sobered up a little after seeing the restroomâs sign. Fuck, heâd forgotten he was now in female clothing.
Meng Ze saw his blank expression and thought to himself: Act! Continue acting! Youâd even come all the way to the male restroom, simply incorrigible!
âTo tell you the truth, I only like men. In the future, stop having such unrealistic dreams. If you canât do it, quit. The company doesnât lack a secretary.â
Meng Zeâs words were harsh but Xiang Han wasnât stunned due to this. RatherâŠMeng Ze liked men?
Thatâs impossible. If he liked men, why did he say heâd only like girls back when he had broken their engagement? One moment, it was female, the next moment, it was male. Which on Earth is it?