Chapter 918: Chapter 912: You Drink One, I Drink One

“Angel, there’s a saying in China that things don’t happen more than three times. How about another drink?” Bai Zhiqing elegantly said to Angel.

Lu Tianxing was completely stunned at this moment. What kind of game was this? He knew Bai Zhiqing’s drinking capacity; it wasn’t exactly abstinent, but it was limited. After all, red wine is still alcohol, and while it doesn’t seem as intoxicating, its aftereffects are significant. With Bai Zhiqing drinking like this, she’d inevitably get drunk sooner or later.

Lin Yafei, on the other hand, looked at Lu Tianxing with a strange expression. As a woman, she understood women’s thoughts better than Lu Tianxing, so while he couldn’t grasp Bai Zhiqing’s intentions, Lin Yafei knew clearly.

This was a rivalry between women, a battle between them. Although Bai Zhiqing didn’t know the exact relationship or how far it had developed between Angel and Lu Tianxing, her intuition told her that their relationship was definitely not simple. Otherwise, Angel wouldn’t have agreed to cooperate with Bai’s Group so readily. Moreover, Angel’s quick agreement might not be because of Mandala, but instead, because of Lu Tianxing.

That’s why Bai Zhiqing was doing this, partly to compete with Angel. She wanted to show others that she, Bai Zhiqing, wouldn’t lose to Angel.

When Angel heard Bai Zhiqing’s words, a look of surprise briefly flashed across her pretty face. She didn’t understand Bai Zhiqing’s actions, but she still smiled faintly and nodded, raising her glass to clink glasses with Bai Zhiqing.

However, as she raised the glass and drank it in one go, Angel glanced at Lu Tianxing with eyes filled with a myriad of emotions, as if saying, “My dear, your wife seems to know something.”

Lu Tianxing could only give a wry smile upon realizing the implication in Angel’s gaze.

After finishing another drink, Angel spoke before Bai Zhiqing could, “Zhiqing, you’ve toasted me three times. By the Chinese rule, I should return the toast three times. As they say, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Would you like to drink three more with me?”

“No problem, Angel. Since you’re the host of this gathering, as your guest, I’ll gladly accompany you to the end,” Bai Zhiqing replied, unwilling to show weakness.

Seeing this, Lu Tianxing couldn’t help but say, “Wife, you’ve already drunk three glasses. If you keep drinking, you’ll get drunk.”

“What are you afraid of? Aren’t you right here by my side if I get drunk?” Bai Zhiqing replied, looking at Lu Tianxing. Because of the alcohol, her eyes shimmered as if with watery light.

“But I…”

Just as Lu Tianxing was about to say something, Lin Yafei interrupted from the side, “Old friend, don’t worry. Little Qingqing knows her limits, and with you by her side, what are you afraid of? If she gets drunk, just carry her home. You might even get to give her a free bath.”

Saying this, Lin Yafei gave Lu Tianxing a subtle look, as if saying, “Isn’t it better if your wife gets drunk? By then, how about we both serve you together?”

Understanding the hint in Lin Yafei’s eyes, Lu Tianxing suddenly felt a flame rising spontaneously from his dantian.

Lin Yafei was a complete enchantress, while Bai Zhiqing was a reigning queen. If he could have both women at his disposal on a bed… at the mere thought of it, Lu Tianxing felt his heartbeat accelerate. It was an exhilarating feeling; he’d been wishing for a dragon with two phoenixes for a long time. Should he follow Lin Yafei’s suggestion?

After all, Bai Zhiqing was already drunk and wouldn’t know anything. At worst, he could tell her in the morning that she was dreaming.

Of course, Lu Tianxing only dared to imagine this. He had just managed to get Bai Zhiqing to coexist peacefully with Lin Qianru, and if she found out that he took her best friend Lin Yafei to bed, and even let them both serve him, Bai Zhiqing would surely tear him apart alive.

So Lu Tianxing could only fantasize and didn’t dare to act; it was already risking his life. One slip and he’d plummet off a cliff to his death.

Lu Tianxing quickly lowered his head, pretending not to notice Lin Yafei’s gaze.

Bai Zhiqing and Lin Yafei finished their red wine again, and Angel seemed fine, but Bai Zhiqing’s eyes were like water and her face flushed red, like a red apple, making one want to take a bite. She exuded an astonishing allure.

It’s a pity, except for Lu Tianxing, no man could appreciate this charm.

“Zhiqing, your drinking prowess is impressive.”

Angel set down her glass and complimented, noticing that Bai Zhiqing probably didn’t drink often.

“Hehe, Angel, your drinking skills aren’t bad either,” Bai Zhiqing responded with a smile.

Looking at Bai Zhiqing, Lu Tianxing knew he had to speak up, or he might end up carrying her home, just as Lin Yafei joked, “Wife, Angel, can you slow down with the drinking? Save some for us. This is an ’82 Lafite, I haven’t even tasted it, you know! Also, are you sure you’re only going to drink without eating?”

“My brother’s right. Sis-cum-in-law, Angel, could you stop toasting each other? I’m starving here.”

Saying this, Mandala’s gaze fell on a chicken leg nearby, swallowing hard, looking so adorable that it made one want to pinch her cheek.

Seeing Mandala’s gaze, everyone smiled slightly, and Lu Tianxing spoke up, “Let’s eat first, then we’ll join you for drinks later.”

Everyone nodded and sat down at the table, eating and chatting.

Lu Tianxing took a light sip and said, clicking his tongue, “If today’s incident gets out, won’t those elites in China’s business circle tear us apart? They worked so hard preparing, only for us to clinch it with a few words. Wouldn’t they jump off a building? Should I contract the rooftop and offer VIP services, where VIPs can jump first and get direct services from the funeral home…?”

Bai Zhiqing and the others were speechless upon hearing this.

Lin Yafei rolled her eyes flirtatiously at Lu Tianxing and said, “Old friend, what a great thought. If this gets out, I think they’ll toss you off the roof first.”

“What does it have to do with me? I didn’t seem to do anything.”

“How could you say you did nothing? You were the persuader in this. Although Manman finalized it, at the root, it was your fault. So before they jump, they’ll surely throw you off first.”

“I’m not afraid!”

Lu Tianxing shrugged and said, “They won’t throw me off because I can bring them benefits.”

“Oh, Mr. Lu, I wonder what you mean by that.” Angel asked curiously, looking at Lu Tianxing.

“As the saying goes, it’s better to enjoy together than alone. Although Bai’s Group has already partnered with Angel Group, there will certainly be some projects to implement between the two. While Bai’s Group secured the major part, the remaining bits must be distributed. As long as there’s something for them, the people in China’s business circle won’t be hostile towards Bai’s Group. Just like you said a few days ago, Angel, there are no eternal friends in this world, only eternal interests. Am I right?”

Bai Zhiqing, Angel, and Lin Yafei’s eyes lit up upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words. This was a brilliant plan that not only resolved the animosity from major companies after Bai’s Group became Angel Group’s partner, but also aligned other groups as allies. It essentially paved a path for Bai’s Group, free from obstacles. It was a perfect two-pronged strategy.