"I'm on the fifth-floor balcony of the hotel, you can come up."
Now that he was at the hotel entrance, Tang Xiaomin still insisted on him coming up to get her.
Lu Sisi felt envious and, at the same time, admired Yan Jue's devotion to Tang Xiaomin.
"Xiaomin, President Yan is so good to you, do you have any secrets? Teach me."
Rather than envying others, Lu Sisi believed it was better to work harder herself.
Everything Tang Xiaomin had, she wanted to possess.
Tang Xiaomin flashed a triumphant smile and kindly shared her secret with Lu Sisi.
"Men, on the surface, they all appear to be gentlemen, but in reality, once they're in the room, they're all the same."
As she spoke, Tang Xiaomin gave a suggestive wink, like a seasoned veteran.
Her meaning was self-evident.
Lu Sisi's face instantly turned red. She thought that Tang Xiaomin, who usually seemed so proper, was actually like this underneath. She had misjudged her all along.
"Xiaomin, so, you and President Yan have already... done that?"
Tang Xiaomin nodded shamelessly.
"Someone of Yan Jue's stature, if I don't give, why would he be so good to me? Don't you think so?"
"In life, you have to give first before you can receive."
Even though she said that, with Lu Sisi's caution, she still felt it was inappropriate.
"Xiaomin, if I suddenly take the initiative, what if the other person dislikes me?"
"How do you know they'll dislike you if you don't try?"
"Haven't you heard that in certain specific situations, men simply can't resist making mistakes? Otherwise, why would there be so many powerful and influential men in the world who are brought down by women?"
At this moment, Yan Jue had already arrived on the balcony beside Tang Xiaomin.
He looked at Tang Xiaomin with concern, smelled the alcohol on her, and said with displeasure, "Why are you drinking again? If I'm not by your side, who will ensure your safety?"
His tone was a bit stern, but his words were filled with unwavering care and doting for Tang Xiaomin.
Anyone with eyes could see his deep, ingrained love for Tang Xiaomin.
Tang Xiaomin pressed her forehead.
"Yan Jue, I've had some wine, my head is a bit sore."
Without a word, the man stepped forward, scooped her up in a princess carry, and left.
In Yan Jue's arms, Tang Xiaomin didn't forget to turn back and give Lu Sisi a fist pump and a thumbs-up, encouraging her.
Their retreating figures were so sweet, their affection so strong.
It had to be said that Tang Xiaomin was truly bold.
She was usually very proper with everyone else, but in front of Yan Jue, her skill at acting cute was unmatched.
She was so beautiful, usually exuding an air of noble aloofness.
Suddenly acting coquettishly, it was not only men who couldn't resist, but even Lu Sisi, a woman, found it hard to bear.
In just that short moment, she was almost swayed by Tang Xiaomin's suggestive gaze.
...
Lu Sisi seemed to have gained a new understanding of male-female relationships.
At the same time, she was doubting herself, wondering if she had been too introverted before.
Ye Lingyun had a crush on Tang Xiaomin, who was generous and unrestrained.
So, Ye Lingyun liked that type of girl.
If that was the case, perhaps all she needed to do was change, to become like Tang Xiaomin.
Or, as Tang Xiaomin suggested, take the initiative.
...
Lu Sisi, feeling lost, returned to the banquet.
At a booth, Ye Lingyun was drinking with Liu Feng.
Shu Ya and Qian Lili were nearby, not daring to intervene.
It seemed that Ye Lingyun must have seen Yan Jue carrying Tang Xiaomin through the banquet hall as they left, which was why he was so dejected.
Lu Sisi sat down beside them and poured herself a drink.
"Young Master Yun, it's my honor to have you attend my birthday banquet. I'll toast you."
Lu Sisi downed the drink in one gulp, her expression unchanged.
Liu Feng was shocked by Lu Sisi's action and immediately slapped his thigh.
"Good, Sisi has a great capacity for alcohol!"
"Lingyun, I need to take Lili and the others home later. Let Sisi accompany you for drinks. She's the birthday girl tonight, so it's best for her to drink with you."
Lu Sisi, at this moment, had a different demeanor, exuding a more heroic aura than usual.
Judging by her reaction to the alcohol, it was clear she had a good tolerance.
This also piqued Ye Lingyun's curiosity; he seemed unable to fathom Lu Sisi at this moment.
"Alright, let me see your capacity for alcohol."
This was the first time Ye Lingyun was looking at Lu Sisi properly.
Lu Sisi's heart secretly rejoiced, thinking that Tang Xiaomin was right, and her decision was correct.
She asked a waiter for a deck of cards and began to play a game.
The rules were simple: each person gets a card, and the higher card wins.
This game was quick to determine winners and losers. Lu Sisi lost the first round.
A flush spread across her face, accompanied by a sweet smile.
"I lost, I'll drink."
With that, she poured a glass of wine and bravely downed it in one go.
Since Ye Lingyun liked Tang Xiaomin's type, then fine, she wouldn't pretend anymore.
If the previous drink had been a fluke, then this drink that Lu Sisi now consumed was truly astonishing.
"Wow," Liu Feng exclaimed.
"Sisi is usually a quiet girl, I didn't expect her to have such a good tolerance for alcohol."
"You two, Young Master Yun and Sisi, are really a match."
Liu Feng's words made Lu Sisi's heart secretly flutter.
"Today is my birthday, and Young Master Yun is a distinguished guest. Of course, I must do my best to host him well," Lu Sisi said.
"Then what are we waiting for? Deal the cards, deal the cards."
Liu Feng said, taking it upon himself to act as the dealer.
After several rounds, there were wins and losses for both sides.
The game happening over here attracted the attention of many people at the banquet, who gathered around to join in the fun.
Lu Sisi and Ye Lingyun, as the central figures, were the focus of everyone's attention.
At this moment, Lu Sisi finally experienced the feeling of standing openly beside Ye Lingyun, and her heart was immensely satisfied.
Opportunities like today were rare; seize the day, or it will never come again. She had to grasp it firmly.
By the time the cards were dealt, several empty wine bottles had accumulated on the table.
Despite this, Ye Lingyun showed no signs of intoxication.
Thus, emboldened by the alcohol, Lu Sisi openly challenged Ye Lingyun.
"Young Master Yun, can you still drink?"
Ye Lingyun's attendant, with a grim expression, quietly reminded him.
"Young master, you've already had a lot to drink. If you continue, the master will be unhappy again."
Liu Feng, however, pushed the attendant aside.
"Drinking is inevitable at a banquet, what are you worried about?"
"Lingyun, have another round with her. You can't let her look down on you. If everyone here sees you drinking less than a girl, how will you survive in Modu later?"
"Drink!"
Liu Feng was clearly provoked by Lu Sisi's challenge.
Ye Lingyun looked at Lu Sisi, who was challenging him with great interest. This was the first time she had provoked him so openly.
"Fengzi, deal the cards."