CHAPTER 399: CHAPTER 120: WINE AND WOMEN LEAVE ME SO WORN—FROM TODAY, NO MORE DRINKING!

’Pfft!~’ Close call, the tea almost sprayed out of his mouth.

"What are you talking about?" Sun Dasheng wiped the table, casting her a reproachful glance.

"Hehe... I thought you, Master, had started living a monastic life, without desires or aspirations."

Ouyang Jiani wasn’t afraid of her Master’s glare at all.

"Alright then, what brings you to me?" Sun Dasheng felt helpless with her.

People who know each other well are used to being informal around him.

He couldn’t really put on airs in front of her either.

"Tonight, our company is having a celebration banquet and we’re inviting you, the big boss behind the scenes, the great benefactor, to share in the joy."

Ouyang Jiani got down to business.

Seeing he seemed a bit hesitant, she immediately added, "Many at the company were recruited from Xiaoju Technology, and many are old acquaintances of yours, Master.

How can one be wealthy and not return home, like wearing fine clothes and walking in the night, Master."

This last sentence moved him.

Indeed, many old colleagues he hadn’t seen in a long time, he missed them dearly.

Evening.

Grand hotel.

A large private room with eighteen tables set up.

When Sun Dasheng arrived, the room was already full.

As he stepped inside, he heard Ouyang Jiani, who was also acting as the part-time host, loudly announce, "Let’s welcome President Sun with a warm round of applause!"

Wow!

A flood of gazes turned towards him.

And then...

’Clap clap clap...’

A wave of applause erupted.

Quite the grand setup.

Sun Dasheng adjusted his outfit, nodded with a smile, and walked over.

As he approached Ouyang Jiani, he asked quietly, "What are you doing?"

"Master, of course we’re letting you feel the enthusiasm of our Xin Xin Media," Ouyang Jiani said as if it was only natural.

After speaking, she turned on the microphone and loudly asked:

"Everyone, are you happy to see President Sun?"

"Happy!"

"It’s been so long, really happy indeed."

"President Sun, it’s me, the one who used to sit at the desk next to you!"

....

The room was filled with shouts and cheers, creating quite a lively atmosphere.

Some new employees, unsure of the situation, quietly asked the veteran employees beside them.

"Who is he? It seems like so many people know him, but since I joined the company, I’ve never seen him once."

The veteran employee chuckled, "Of course you new folks wouldn’t recognize him. He used to be our colleague at the last company, and many of us worked with him for over ten years, so do you think we’d recognize him or not?"

"Oh, I see. But why is everyone so respectful to him now? Even General Manager Ouyang stands humbly beside him?"

The veteran at the table smiled knowingly, "Isn’t it possible that he’s the big boss of our company?"

"Ah? The mysterious investment company at the top floor of the building, it’s his?"

The newcomer gasped in surprise.

According to rumors, the investment company, which is Xin Xin Media’s parent company, owns many subsidiary companies too.

Such a huge commercial empire, and it’s owned by this seemingly young man before us.

"Who is he exactly? Could he be a rich second-generation heir?"

"Hehe, you’re guessing wrong. He used to be just an ordinary worker like us. Ever since he was kicked out by the last company, he’s strived hard and made a grand comeback, establishing this vast business empire. Wouldn’t you say that’s impressive?"

Hearing this, the newcomer felt their head buzzing and only managed to say one sentence after a while, "Truly impressive!"

The celebration banquet continued.

With Ouyang Jiani accompanying him, Sun Dasheng went from table to table to toast.

Why not sit at the main table and have the colleagues come to toast?

Ouyang Jiani, his young apprentice, had also asked this question.

Sun Dasheng didn’t answer, just smiled and had her accompany him.

Seeing her Master not explaining, she didn’t press further. This approach seemed more considerate, and everyone was enthusiastic in offering toasts.

But it somewhat lowered his status.

Since the Master didn’t mind, what more could she say?

Upon reaching the last table, Sun Dasheng paused, looking at the people at the table with a complex expression.

The people at this table were mostly former colleagues with whom he had conflicts before, surely a thoughtful arrangement by the ’considerate’ disciple beside him.

Seeing Sun Dasheng stop not far away, the people at the table showed complex expressions too.

Some were indifferent: they could find another place to work, if they weren’t wanted here.

Some were nervous and trembling: they were afraid of losing this good job, fearing that this gentleman might cause trouble for them now.

Some were red-faced, wanting to explain and mend the past misunderstandings.

"Master, maybe let it go, I saw you drank a lot earlier, just skip this table." Ouyang Jiani kindly provided an out.

Sun Dasheng patted her arm, signaling he was fine.

Composing his expression, he walked over with a smile.

Seeing him smiling as he approached,

The people at the table showed a spectrum of expressions.

Some sighed in relief;

Some remained unflustered;

Some were eager to chat.

"Everyone, long time no see, today is your celebration banquet, Jiani has told me, without you, the company wouldn’t have achieved its current success, I toast to you all!"

Sun Dasheng reached out, and Ouyang Jiani handed him the wine poured by her secretary.

"President Sun, you go easy, we’ll drink it all!"

"President Sun, thank you for letting bygones be bygones, and still accommodating us, I’ll drink it all too!"

"President Sun, we had some misunderstandings before, from now on, those misunderstandings will vanish, you’re the best!" someone gave a thumbs up, admiring his spirit.

Even those who were previously calm and indifferent stood up one by one to toast to him.

After the toast, Sun Dasheng advised, "Everyone, enjoy your food and drinks, I’ll leave you to your enjoyment now."

"Farewell, President Sun!" some saw him off.

"President Sun, why not stay and eat with us?" others tried the emotional appeal.

Sun Dasheng responded with a smile to each, then left.