CHAPTER 534: CHAPTER 544: GANGING UP ON YOUNG MASTER LU

Lu Qing shot him a glance, his tone indifferent:

"You’ll handle the Dubai oil project negotiations. If you fail, don’t bother coming back."

Jin Jing: .....

Damn! Does it have to be this harsh? If it doesn’t work out, it’ll probably take him months to be back!

Quickly plastering a fawning smile on his face, he said, "Brother Lu, I was wrong."

"Admitting fault doesn’t cut it. You’ll handle that matter. Get ready to leave in a few days."

Wuwuwu, Little Lu is terrifying! Treating him like this?! He might as well just drop dead!

"Brother Lu, can I ask one more thing? How exactly did your wife tame you, this tyrant?"

Lu Qing didn’t even glance at him and walked straight out, leaving behind three faintly spoken words: "I like her."

That answer... well... impressive, 666.

The snowy night hotpot gathering was about to begin. Aside from Mr. Jiu, Ou Beichen, Qin Miaomiao, and Lu Qing, all of the five-member bodyguard team were present.

Having snatched so many red envelopes and bought such a huge array of ingredients, authentic lamb hotpot was definitely on the menu!

While the snow swirled heavily outside, inside, they indulged in lamb hotpot, drinking to their hearts’ content!

Mr. Jiu usually preferred peace and quiet, but this kind of lively commotion wasn’t bothersome to him; instead, it brought an unexpected sense of calm.

After so many years, at his age, all he sought was tranquility in life.

Xiao Bai lay at Qin Miaomiao’s feet. No choice—it couldn’t get near those two terrifying humans. This foolish woman actually liked it, so fine, it’d reluctantly put up with her.

"Xiao Bai, have some lamb too, see if it’s delicious."

Little Xiaobai sprawled down beside it as well, instinctively believing Xiao Bai to be its "mommy," always clinging to it. Unfortunately, Xiao Bai thought it lacked intelligence and kept dismissing it.

Lu Qing glanced at Mr. Jiu, who sat in the place of honor, then lifted his glass and said in a calm tone:

"Ninth Uncle, I toast to you."

"No need for formality. But honestly, with that tiny glass? Do you really think it’s enough to show respect?"

Xiao Chen joined the fun: "Brother-in-law, you need to use a bowl for a toast."

Little Sixth and Little Seventh chimed in: "Exactly, Young Master Lu, using anything other than a bowl is embarrassing."

Little Second and Little Fourth added: "Here, we’ve brought the bowls, and warmed the wine. Hurry up, drink up!"

Lu Qing raised an eyebrow slightly: "Which side are you all on?"

Little Sixth, Little Seventh, Little Second, and Little Fourth immediately pledged allegiance: "We’re absolutely on your side, Young Master Lu!"

"Alright, each of you gets a bowl, fill it up. Whoever doesn’t fill it is a loser."

Little Sixth, Little Seventh, Little Second, and Little Fourth: .....

If they had known, they wouldn’t have gloated so much earlier!

Lu Qing started a drinking contest with Mr. Jiu, while the others joined in, drinking quite a lot. Of course, some stayed relatively sober for safety’s sake.

Qin Miaomiao was drinking herbal tea and didn’t drink any alcohol—she only had some juice. She glanced out the window; the sky was dark, fluffy snowflakes continued falling, and a thick layer of snow had accumulated.

Listening to the gusty winds outside while watching the bustling warmth of family and friends inside brought a deep sense of peace and serenity to her heart.

If life could always stay this vibrant and lively, filled with the simple pleasures of human connection, how wonderful it would be.

That night, Lu Qing drank too much and ended up vomiting. Mr. Jiu drank quite a bit as well but managed to be escorted back to his room without throwing up.

As for Ou Beichen, Qin Miaomiao had initially forbidden him to drink, but he stubbornly consumed a full bottle of white liquor, then puked his guts out. She had someone help him to bed.

She knew he was troubled deep down. The matter of Ou bei Yao had weighed on his heart for a long time. Though he appeared unaffected on the surface, she understood he was merely suppressing it, holding back from an emotional outburst.

Moreover, from what she had heard, Xiao Chen had been following Ninth Uncle, his actions relentless and merciless to the point of earning the nickname "Little Demon King."