66: Chapter 061: [Drunkenness] 66: Chapter 061: [Drunkenness] The moment tension arose, it was as if a curse had been etched into Su Yuxin’s heart, causing her subsequent speech to lack the resounding force she used to have.

What’s wrong with Yuxin?

Because of their proximity to Su Yuxin, Su Hongyuan and other group leaders sensed something was amiss with her and were very surprised.

However, because the employees were further away, they didn’t really feel anything odd.

After the speech ended, Su Yuxin caught Su Hongyuan’s inquiring look and shook her head slightly, indicating she was fine.

Then…

she couldn’t help but glance at Ye Fan, secretly resolving to ask him after the celebration banquet what exactly was wrong with her speech.

Below the stage, Ye Fan hadn’t expected that a slight diversion of his thought could stir ripples in Su Yuxin’s heart.

“Next, please welcome Mr.

Luo Hu, the Vice President in charge of business operations for the group, to speak.”

After Su Yuxin’s speech concluded, Zhang Tiejun, who was the moderator, once again took the floor to announce the next speaker, allowing Lv Hu Group Vice President Luo Hu to give a speech.

As the vice president of Lv Hu Group, Luo Hu used to be one of Su Hongyuan’s trusted allies, a veritable veteran within the company who witnessed its growth from small to large, and from large to powerful.

He had a wealth of experience and insights, gave his speech without a script, and won unanimous acclaim.

“The fourth item on the agenda, Mr.

Chen Youcheng, our group’s CEO, will announce the ‘Decision on Commendation and Rewards for successfully bidding on the Binhe New District Phase One Project!'”

As Zhang Tiejun’s words fell, the employees became a little excited.

Clearly…

being rewarded by the group was every employee’s dream; on one hand, it was an affirmation of their personal worth, and on the other, it involved material rewards.

“It is an honor to represent the group and announce the decision on commendation and rewards.

Before I do so, I hope that the individuals and teams who are commended will continue to work humbly and diligently; and those not commended should not be disheartened, but rather take them as examples and do their own duties well…”

Chen Youcheng began with his usual introductory remarks for commendation, then teased and played with the audience’s anticipation before saying, “Given that Jiangnan Company successfully won the bid for the Binhe New District Phase One project, setting an excellent start for the group’s operations in the latter part of the year, the board of directors has decided to reward every employee of Jiangnan Company with twenty thousand yuan.”

“Clap clap—”

Perhaps because it was unexpected that everyone would get a reward, those employees not involved in the bidding work were initially stunned, but then, excitedly, they were the first to start applauding.

“For the members of the Jiangnan Company bidding work group, an additional one million yuan will be awarded, and the specific distribution will be carried out in accordance with the company’s regulations.” After the applause subsided, Chen Youcheng announced the second reward decision, once again sparking a wave of cheers.

As the cheering gradually subsided, Chen Youcheng pushed the microphone forward, thus concluding the announcement.

“Assistant Ye, why didn’t you get a reward?”

Seeing this scene, Yang Miaomiao was full of confusion.

The company’s successful bid for the Binhe New District Phase One project was thanks to Ye Fan’s crucial contribution; the group should have given a significant reward to Ye Fan.

Not only did Yang Miaomiao find it puzzling, but other employees of the company were also surprised and turned their eyes towards Ye Fan.

Hearing Yang Miaomiao’s confused words and seeing the surprised looks in the eyes of the employees, Ye Fan just carelessly smiled and said, “Don’t I have a reward of twenty thousand yuan?”

“That’s what everyone gets; I mean a substantial reward for you alone!”

Yang Miaomiao felt a sense of injustice.

In her opinion, even though Ye Fan had joined the company under false pretenses, merely to treat Su Yuxin’s illness, he should be rewarded for his contributions regardless.

Ye Fan could only respond with a bitter smile upon hearing this, as he had intervened solely to prevent the Binhe New District Phase One project bid from affecting Su Yuxin’s health, and he had never cared about any reward.

Furthermore, compared to winning the bid for the Binhe New District Phase One project, the ‘nuclear bomb’ he handed over to Su Hongyuan about Jiangnan’s official and business circles was worth no less than the entire Jiangnan Company!

“Who do you think is the biggest contributor to the company’s success in winning the bid for the Binhe New District Phase One project?”

Later, just as the employees of Jiangnan Company were feeling indignant on behalf of Ye Fan, Su Hongyuan, the chairman of Lv Hu Group, began to speak with a smile.

In the light, it could be seen that his smile contained a hint of surprise—he hadn’t expected that Ye Fan would become so popular within Jiangnan Company in just a short month!

“Ye Fan!”

A unified and resounding answer suddenly erupted, with a sound so thunderous it seemed as if it could overturn the roof.

“It seems the eyes of the people are indeed bright.”

Su Hongyuan joked with a laugh, then shifted his emotions, seriously saying, “In light of Mr.

Ye Fan’s identification of a company traitor and his help in securing the Binhe New District Phase One project, thus avoiding damage to the group’s interests, the board of directors has decided to appoint Mr.

Ye Fan as the deputy general manager of Jiangnan Company!”

“Uh…”

Stunned by Su Hongyuan’s words, everyone in the large banquet hall, except for the informed senior management and Su Yuxin, including Ye Fan himself, was taken aback by this reward decision.

The employees of Jiangnan Company, in particular, were so shocked that their eyes bulged and mouths gaped open.

To them, while the group should have given Ye Fan a significant reward, this one was far too substantial—from an assistant manager straight to a deputy general manager, it was a meteoric rise!

After all, Lv Hu Group, Jiangnan Company was a private enterprise, not a state-owned enterprise, where ‘assistant’ was just a fancy title with low position and treatement, while the deputy general manager was a senior executive, not only enjoying high compensation but also holding real power.

The gap between the two was as vast as the difference between the clouds and the mud!

“Clap clap—”

Once the shock had passed, the crowd again burst into enthusiastic applause, but the looks they gave Ye Fan were filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment.

Among them, Lin Zhiping, the deputy director of the Jiangnan Company’s General Affairs Department, felt it the most.

To think that he was the one who initially spread rumors about Ye Fan playing games during working hours, causing the rest of the company to privately regard Ye Fan as a leech…

And now, Ye Fan had transformed into the company’s deputy general manager!

It was as if a loud slap had struck his face, making him feel humiliated and shamed beyond consolation!

However—

If he knew that the position of vice president was essentially inconsequential to Ye Fan, he’d probably buy a block of tofu to commit suicide with!

Seeing the joyous smile on Su Yuxin’s face on the stage, Ye Fan understood that she most likely had a hand in this — Su Yuxin wanted him to enjoy the treatment of a hero, rather than being mistaken as a parasite of the company!

Although he had no interest in the position of vice president, Ye Fan didn’t publicly refuse this foolish thing.

Instead, he gladly accepted Su Yuxin’s kind gesture and Su Hongyuan’s profound message.

As the awards decision was announced, the celebration came to an end, and the staff immediately cleared up the furniture used for the meeting, replacing them with tables and chairs ready for dining.

Once the staff had finished, the sun had set behind the mountains, and the dinner began.

Everyone took their seats, with the group leaders headed by Su Hongyuan and Su Yuxin sitting at the table closest to the center of the stage, while the other staff sat in the places arranged by the event organizers in advance.

Perhaps knowing that Ye Fan wouldn’t be dining at the same table as him, Su Hongyuan didn’t presumptuously invite Ye Fan to table number one.

Like many other dinners, after it began, the highly esteemed Su Hongyuan proposed a toast.

Three consecutive times, each met with tremendous applause.

For Ye Fan, this was his first time attending such a dinner, yet he didn’t find it novel; instead, he found it somewhat dull and tasteless.

Of course, he also understood that this was a microcosm of the rules of the secular world.

With the dinner underway, toasts were frequent and continuous, including those among group leaders, from employees to leaders, and of course…

many people toasted to Ye Fan to offer their congratulations.

Faced with everyone’s goodwill, Ye Fan didn’t refuse anyone and would down the drink in one go each time, leaving the employees dumbfounded, praising him for his high tolerance.

What they didn’t know was that with Ye Fan’s “Postnatal Great Perfection” Martial Arts Realm, not to mention a few pounds of liquor, even drinking a large vat wouldn’t be a problem for him — the alcohol that entered his body would be directly pushed out by his power, turning into sweat and flowing from the palms of his hands.

“Assistant Yang, go tell Mr.

Su that her body hasn’t fully recovered, it’s not suitable for her to drink alcohol, and excessive drinking might even trigger a sudden onset of her condition.”

Halfway through the dinner, Ye Fan noticed Su Yuxin not only frequently clinking glasses with toasting employees but also accompanying Su Hongyuan to toast others, which made him somewhat concerned.

He whispered to Yang Miaomiao.

“Divine Doctor Ye, red wine should be okay, right?” Yang Miaomiao was slightly taken aback.

Ye Fan shook his head: “Though red wine has a lower degree, it’s still alcohol.

Drinking too much isn’t good.”

“Okay.”

Seeing that Ye Fan was serious, Yang Miaomiao didn’t dare to delay and quickly agreed, intending to rise to convey Ye Fan’s instructions.

However—

Before Yang Miaomiao could get up, Su Yuxin suddenly put down her wine glass and walked towards the restroom.

“Sigh.”

Seeing this, Ye Fan sighed to himself, and to avoid any misunderstanding, waited until Su Yuxin entered the restroom before silently getting up and following.

Reaching the restroom, Ye Fan did not enter the men’s room.

Instead, he waited beside the washbasin for Su Yuxin to emerge.

About two minutes later, Su Yuxin came out of the ladies’ room, her steps somewhat unsteady, wiping her pink lips with a wet towel, looking like she had just thrown up.

“Ye…

Divine Doctor Ye.”

After wiping her mouth, Su Yuxin was about to walk towards the basin, but upon seeing Ye Fan, she looked like a child caught wrongdoing by an adult, somewhat flustered and panicked.

“You threw up, didn’t you?”

Watching Su Yuxin, who had been strong and efficient on the stage, now showing a vulnerable side, Ye Fan couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

“Yes.”

Su Yuxin lowered her head, murmured a reply, her hands anxiously grasping her skirt, fiddling with it, as if trying to cover her inner unease with this gesture.

“Don’t drink anymore.”

Seeing her like this, Ye Fan felt a sense of helplessness.

He simply couldn’t remain stern and lecture Su Yuxin who had transitioned from a cold CEO to a shy young woman.

“Divine Doctor Ye, I’ll stop after I’ve toasted the remaining tables,” Su Yuxin stepped forward, gathering the courage to say, her face red, whether from the alcohol or being caught in the act, her cheeks seemed wet enough to drip water.

Ye Fan firmly refused: “No.”

“It’s a special occasion today.

Can’t you make an exception just this once?”

Seeing Ye Fan’s blunt refusal, an inebriated Su Yuxin pouted, her eyes watery as she gazed at him, looking like a young girl in love playfully whining to her boyfriend.

As she spoke, she almost pressed herself against Ye Fan, her nose nearly touching his face, her white and profound cleavage completely exposed in his view, the mixture of alcohol and her unique body fragrance filling his nose, inciting his hormones like a lethal poison.

“Uh…”

Ye Fan suddenly felt a hard reaction!

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