Chapter 161 The person just now

greeting them, Gong Jun turned back and looked at Liu Zheng and his team with a smile, "Friends, we all work together. We know this shop well; let’s leave it be."Su Can took a look at the canopy of t...Chapter 161: The One Who Was Here Just Now...

"So what's the big deal about that" Wu Shirui, who didn't quite understand the situation, wasn't interested in high-ranking officials or those friendly faces she saw in internal company publications. After all, her father was a middle to senior-level leader at the headquarters too. Adhering to the principle of "raising daughters well and sons modestly," Miss Wu had rather broadened her horizons as a result. When it came to executives of Dayong Construction Group, she simply addressed them with sweet terms like uncle or aunt, so naturally, she didn't have any particular concept about these people.

"That's just something you can say outside. After all, they are the bosses. Getting familiar faces with the boss is very helpful for your future development. Do you still want to switch to international flights" The girl named Peach, who had returned from the private room and was now standing beside Wu Shirui, frowned and said. Her family background wasn't good; she joined the flight attendants team by borrowing money to participate in the recruitment process and going through numerous examinations and checks. Therefore, she often harbored grievances toward Wu Shirui, a young lady who had entered the airline company by leveraging connections, but didn’t show it outwardly. At this moment, she pulled her over as if they were about to leave.

Wu Shirui could only say to Su Can and others, "Wait for me a bit."

Su Can had wanted to take his leave after hearing that Zhan Hua was here. He now had no choice but to wait for a while longer. Suddenly, the door of the private room opened, and they all came out. At the center was Zhan Hua, wearing a single-breasted checked shirt, tall and muscular. Many people felt a sharp aura when seeing him first; it made them think of a silver-haired wolf king chasing after flocks in the grasslands.

Su Can hid behind a pillar's shadow, watching Zhan Hua from afar.

Zhan Hua subconsciously raised his head and glanced over. However, where he was standing only allowed him to see various men and women sitting there but couldn't catch sight of Su Can. Despite this, it gave Su Can an uncomfortable feeling; the competition between them in America had already started, and currently, he still felt rather weak when facing Zhan Hua. Moreover, today's events were full of implications that Su Can needed to digest carefully. Observing from a distance was naturally better.

Standing beside Zhan Hua was presumably Mr. Peng, an older man with a side-parted hairstyle and thin eyebrows. He had been holding onto Zhan Hua’s hand since they left the room and whispering something while his expression was floating; the overuse of smoking and drinking could be seen in the gaps between his teeth.

"General Manager Zhan, you command from the center, I am willing to take on any role. I may not dare to assure your peace of mind, but I can promise you will feel entirely at ease."

"Times have changed; what's currently happening in your group is very lively. Ensuring no leaks are crucial for you to personally manage. My requirement is…" Zhan Hua made a habitual gesture with his thumb and index finger as he looked at Peng Lixin, causing him an inexplicable sense of unease, "No mistakes allowed."

"General Manager Zhan, don't you trust your brother Nobody has ever found any loopholes in my hands. Speaking of which, are you really not willing to stay a bit longer" With his eyes sweeping across the few beautiful girls behind him, Peng Lixin’s expression revealed a hint of lewdness.

Zhan Hua waved his hand and reached the door, indicating he didn’t need them to see him off. Two black-clad security guards stood at the entrance looking serious in stark contrast to Zhan's relaxed demeanor. Once Zhan left the floor, Su Can watched from the window as a deep-black Cadillac started up and drove down Huaihai Road towards Waibaidu Bridge; the bar immediately turned quiet again.

Midway through, two men wearing baseball caps—current Hong Kong actors with some popularity on television—entered through the door. The people beside Su Can let out a soft “ah” sound, saying wasn't that so-and-so Actually, it was rather common to see famous figures in this place.

The minister and his group returned to the private room again; Su Can had initially planned to say goodbye to Wu Shirui's friends first and then call her later to inform her he had left. But suddenly, a problem occurred to him, causing him to sit back down.

Why was Zhan Hua here To meet someone Discuss business Furthermore, at this moment when Chuan Nan Airlines should be handling the impending formal signing of restructuring and dealing with some auditing legal documents issues, why would an officer from the airline group’s finance department come to Shanghai

Su Can lifted his head to look towards the private room; the fog before him seemed to clear up a bit.

Moments ago, Minister Peng went out to see off a guest, and Wu Shirui’s group could only wait by the side. It was said that this important guest was someone famous in China's financial circles. Her colleagues and the accompanying pilot discreetly mentioned that he was a big figure, but she didn’t think much of it—this place was full of celebrities and big shots, so what was so remarkable about him.

Only after Minister Peng returned from seeing off the guest did they “take their time to assess the situation” before entering.

"Shirui, sit down, sit down," After finishing his business in the semi-private patio with Zhan Hua, Minister Peng finally found some time to deal with these pilots and mid-level management staff. Facing several flight attendants who were offering drinks, when Peng Lixin saw Wu Shirui, he lit up and pointed at a seat beside him.

One of the pilots accompanying Wu Shirui smiled as she said in an unambiguous tone, "Wu Shirui, look, Minister Peng even remembers your name. You should come over here and chat with Minister Peng."

Wu Shirui was quite pretty and had a friendly demeanor. This pilot, who had flown several flights with Wu Shirui, had made unsuccessful attempts to indicate certain things before getting particularly difficult on the flight Wu Shirui flew in first class. He would order her around, and she once received criticism for being too slow. Despite bowing and apologizing then, Wu Shirui secretly cried afterwards. Now, facing this pilot, even though it made her very uncomfortable, she could only sit beside Minister Peng.

Minister Peng said, "Shirui, the Group’s aviation newspaper contacted you for a photo shoot, right Having an appearance there is great, and your warm smile is especially good. Aviation service values warmth above all else, which gives passengers a sense of being at home. I’ve seen your photos; they’re very nice. The aviation newspaper is a powerful promotional tool for our group’s customer base, which will also help improve your personal image and the group's recognition within it. Keep up the good work. My relationship with Minister Lu from the Publicity Department isn’t bad, as long as you maintain this warmth, there will definitely be more opportunities in the future. Cheers."

"That’s really thanks to Minister Peng," Despite her naivety, Wu Shirui didn't feel particularly excited about the words and raised her glass for a toast. She saw unusual looks from around her sisters, while the pilot and several mid-level officials laughed heartily, masking Minister Peng’s speech. Even some of her closer friends had unnatural expressions, something she understood without needing to see it.

Minister Peng continued his conversation, growing increasingly close, with alcohol-induced warmth enveloping him. As he leaned in silently, Wu Shirui forced a smile and stared at her sisters for help, feeling like crying inside. "Please come save me."

Liu Yan pretended not to see it; she wasn’t turning a blind eye but was merely protecting herself from the murky waters of politics. Na Na, who felt similarly powerless, didn’t dare move either. Nana, new to this world, saw Minister Peng’s intentions and fell silent. Among all present, Taozi raised her glass toward him: "Minister Peng, I’m here for a toast, let’s drink."

Peng Lixin glanced at the girl but didn’t take the bait, waving his hand. "Not in a hurry, I’ll finish my chat with Shirui first."

Wu Shirui forced herself to stay calm and said, "Minister Peng, Taozi is here for a toast; why don’t you drink with her I’ve already had several glasses, I can’t have another one."

"Why not Women naturally have better drinking capacity than men. You're young, Shirui, you should practice more. Drink, another glass; this is a must."

Great uncle, this is vodka, not water. Wu Shirui held her glass, her cheeks red from the alcohol. After two glasses earlier, she knew something was off and might handle one more but what came next would be problematic—how to deal with today’s situation was key.

Taozi still held her glass: "Minister Peng, look at me standing here for so long."

Minister Peng seemed annoyed by the interruption and saw through Taozi's attempt to help. He didn’t raise his head and said, “Then you can just stand there.”

Taozi felt awkward but had no choice but to smile and say: "I’ll toast standing; I’ll drink three glasses, you one glass. Leader, if you don’t agree to this drink with me, it’s a sign of disrespect."

"I simply despise how you act. Where do I see such an insincere whore like yourself" Director Peng's complexion changed dramatically. Today, he had already been on edge with Jian Hua and now, after drinking alcohol and being provoked, his anger instantly erupted.

The private room fell into a deathly silence as the women present were stunned; they couldn't comprehend what had led to such fury.

Next to Director Peng, the flight captain stood up, snatched the cup from Peach's hand and threw it on the ground. He then slapped her hard across the face: "Do you want to quit your job!"

In the private room, a commotion could be heard which caused Su Can, who was about to leave after standing up, to pause in his tracks. Suddenly, he saw the door of the private room open and Peach, Wu Shirui's colleague, run out while covering her face and crying.

Su Can hesitated for a moment before hearing an argument break out inside followed by Wu Shirui rushing out, clearly having cried as well, supporting Peach’s trembling shoulders. The two girls appeared somewhat frail and their figures were slender yet sharp under the lighting.

This sudden change of events became the focal point of everyone's attention in the room and even those on the second floor of the bar leaned over to see what was happening.

Following Wu Shirui, that flight captain charged out as well. He looked rather disheveled with water all over his face; he pointed at Wu Shirui accusingly, his hands shaking: "Wu Shirui, quickly go in and apologize to Director Peng! Look what you've done! Pouring wine on me was bad enough, but you even dared to pour it on Director Peng. You’re simply too arrogant! This is how you treat your superiors Is this the attitude you’ve been trained with"

"My professional training is about serving passengers and ensuring flight operations run smoothly—not about fawning over my superiors!" Wu Shirui's tears flowed like raindrops, but she maintained her composure. After Peach was slapped earlier, she had acted impulsively without thinking—this girl was once a runaway from home that caused Su Can and his friends much trouble. She immediately poured wine on the flight captain before pouring more on Director Peng. Despite feeling conflicted after this act, it was too late to change her mind now. Feeling everything was ruined, she ran out crying; she had many connections and relationships in place to help her get into the company but never expected such an event.

With Wu Shirui's explanation, there were murmurs of understanding around the bar.

The flight captain, seeing that things weren't looking good for him, was enraged: "What do you mean by this You are slandering and defaming me! Get ready to be grounded!"

Wu Shirui staggered but was caught by someone.

Su Can frowned: "What's going on"

"Mind your own business, little brat!" The flight captain recognized Su Can as one of Wu Shirui’s university friends and saw him as insignificant compared to a successful man like himself who had both status and wealth.

However, he would deeply regret his words calling Su Can a "little brat" in the future.

Su Can ignored this flight captain, grabbing Wu Shirui's wrist and leading her towards the door. He saw Peng Lixin sitting on the sofa with a paper towel handed to him by someone else to dry his hair and asked Wu Shirui: "Did he harass you"

Seeing Su Can's attitude which seemed ready for a fight, the flight captain and two middle-level officials immediately stepped forward, forming an invisible barrier in front of Su Can.

"Harassment I haven't even touched her. Little one, who are you talking to You have to take responsibility for what you say!"

In fact, Wu Shirui didn’t suffer much of a loss, while Peng Lixin was splashed with cold liquor, looking disheveled and embarrassed, thus his sudden change in demeanor seemed justified. Su Can thought that if he were in the same situation as Peng Lixin, he wouldn't have had such self-control either; it would be understandable for him to lose control and curse.

Wu Shirui was worried that Su Can would suffer a loss, so she grabbed his hand and tried to lead him out. However, Su Can pulled free, and Wu Shirui cried out, "Don’t make things worse!"

The commotion drew attention from the onlookers in the bar, causing them to perk up. Su Can thought that if he continued like this, people who didn't know him would think he was bullying her.

"Tell them to leave and have those two women not appear before me again! Tell them to stop!" Peng Lixin waved his hand as several people moved to block Su Can's way.

"Director Peng, your position seems rather arrogant. I think you should give it up."

Su Can’s voice was powerful and resonant, momentarily making the entire room silent. The colleagues of Wu Shirui who had been too afraid to speak all turned their eyes towards this Nan University student, even Director Peng himself was taken aback. In his lifetime, he might only hear such an outrageous statement from the president of Chuannan Airlines Group.

Therefore, he instinctively asked, "What did you say"

"I said, Director Peng, your position isn't secure; you should prepare for unemployment!"

Peng Lixin didn’t get angry but laughed instead. "Is this kid out of his mind Are you sick or something What gives you the right to say that"

"My dad," Su Can paused, "wants to buy your group."

After saying this confident sentence, Su Can pulled Wu Shirui and Taozi along with a crowd of her classmates and friends to pay the bill and leave.

The entire room fell into prolonged silence and stillness after they left.

The atmosphere in the cocktail bar’s main hall seemed infected by this mood. The windows revealed the bustling Huangpu Nightview of Shanghai, with beams of light casting a lonely hue on the scene, creating an eerie tranquility following a sudden halt to a major conflict.

On the second floor, in one of the private rooms, a celebrity hostess famous enough to rank among the top ten in Shanghai turned to a plump man and said with a smile, "Old classmate, this is the most outrageous thing I've ever heard from a child's mouth this year."

The plump man nodded and said, “I need to clarify something.” the main transit loop route; there should be a bus heading towards your place. The line you usually take also stops here. I'll see you off onto the bus," said Su Cen with a smile, just as he had in d...