Luo He's cheeks were flushed, his eyes dreamy with a hint of drunkenness. Yet, despite this, his awareness remained sharp. "Bai Tao, open another bottle."
Bai Tao looked up in surprise. She didn't expect this powerful figure, the CEO of Enchant Beauty, to be so fond of alcohol. "President Luo, you've had enough. One more and you'll be drunk."
Luo He rested his elbow on the table, supporting his face with his hand. A seductive smile graced his lips, his gaze becoming more alluring. "I'm drunk, not you. Why are you so nervous?"
In this moment, it seemed that alcohol had unlocked some hidden emotions within Luo He. His words were laced with teasing intent.
"Uh, that's not what I meant. Drinking too much will make you feel unwell," Bai Tao tried to persuade him.
"Just one more drink. I'll sleep well when I get home. It's not enough yet," Luo He said, his tone softening with a touch of childish charm.
"No, no. We still have to work tomorrow," Bai Tao firmly disagreed. What a joke! If Luo He got drunk, she'd have to take him home. But where would she put her hands? Even just putting her hand around his arm made Bai Tao's heart race. She didn't want to make a mistake out of a moment of impulse.
Luo He raised an eyebrow, and the frustration he had felt earlier, when Bai Tao repeatedly rejected him, surged inside him. What? Does she really think I, Luo He, would throw myself at her? Is she addicted to rejecting me now? With this thought, his voice grew sharper, "Bai Tao! I'm your boss, don't forget that! I promised not to bother you tomorrow, but tonight, can't you just let me drink to my heart's content?"
Bai Tao pointed at the few remaining ingredients for the hot pot on the table. The pot was a mess. "President Luo, look, we've almost finished eating. How can we continue enjoying ourselves?"
Luo He glanced around and saw that there was hardly anything left. Suddenly, his eyes locked onto Bai Tao's. "Why don't you just stay here tonight, huh?"
Bai Tao's eyes widened, and her heart began to race. Could it be? Was President Luo that kind of playful person? Bai Tao was filled with mixed feelings—surprised and disappointed. In her mind, Luo He had always been the cold, untouchable goddess. He shouldn't be like this.
"President Luo, you're just joking, right?" Bai Tao's heart was uneasy, unsure of Luo He's true intentions. After all, in this world, there were many rich heirs who lived recklessly.
While Bai Tao was caught up in her own thoughts, Luo He seemed to make up his mind. "No, I want to sing!"
Sing? Bai Tao froze for a moment. Was there a hidden meaning behind this? In some circles, "singing" had other connotations. Given Luo He's status, why would he suddenly want to sing?
"Let's go!" Luo He was full of excitement, not even waiting for Bai Tao to respond. He stood up immediately. At this moment, his desire to sing grew even stronger, and he couldn't wait to go. He was determined to make Bai Tao follow him. He couldn't believe that, even with his being this proactive, Bai Tao would still refuse.
Bai Tao hurriedly followed him, not having time to think further.
They left the private room and entered the lobby, where Chen Jing had been waiting. Chen Jing greeted them with a professional smile. "President Luo, was the meal to your satisfaction?"
Luo He nodded.
"I'll have it packed up right away," Chen Jing continued.
Luo He paused for a moment, remembering what Bai Tao had mentioned about packing up earlier. "Let's forget about that for today. It's not convenient. She can pick it up another time."
"Huh? Oh, okay!" Chen Jing replied, slightly taken aback, before quickly responding. She looked at Bai Tao in astonishment, thinking to herself: Did Bai Tao really manage to win over Luo He in the span of one meal?
Chen Jing immediately signaled to the waiter, who then escorted them out.
As they said their goodbyes, Bai Tao noticed that Chen Jing's gaze seemed a little unusual. She didn't quite understand what was going on. She was still concerned about two questions. "President Luo, didn't you forget to pay the bill?"
"I'm a member, and I have stored value," Luo He answered casually.
Bai Tao's eyes widened in realization. She was about to ask her second question when she saw Luo He heading toward a taxi on the roadside. This answered her second question—he wasn't driving, so he was taking a cab.
Bai Tao hesitated for a moment before quickly running to open the taxi's back door for him. This wasn't an attempt to flatter him; it was simply out of concern. If anyone else had drunk this much, she would have done the same. Then, Bai Tao sat in the passenger seat of the taxi.
Meanwhile, Chen Jing watched as the two of them left in the taxi, her mind in a daze. This meant Bai Tao wouldn't be going home tonight! With them taking a taxi together, the next stop was likely a hotel. My god… If this news spread, it would shock the entire Donghai! Chen Jing shuddered, silently reminding herself to keep quiet. If word got out, the consequences would be unimaginable.
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