CHAPTER 617: CHAPTER 617: AT THE END OF HER PATIENCE

After work in the evening, Xin Kalan arrived at the restaurant.

Just after stepping into the private room, she found Mei Ouchi had already arrived.

From start to finish, Mei Ouchi acted very hospitable. After Xin Kalan ordered, he spoke to the waiter.

"Let’s have two more bottles of red wine."

"Mei Tai, I’m really sorry, I can’t drink alcohol."

"No worries, it’s our first time dining together, just drink a little."

"I drove here."

"You can simply hire a driver afterward. If you’re not comfortable with that, you can take a cab home first. I’ll reimburse you for the round-trip fare."

Seeing the other party had spoken like this, Xin Kalan didn’t feel right rejecting again.

Moreover, Chen Bin had already dispatched people to secretly protect her. Drinking a little shouldn’t be an issue.

With the food and drinks served, the two chatted while eating.

Mei Ouchi asked first, "Director Xin doesn’t plan to work at the station for long, right?"

"Oh? What do you mean by that, Mei Tai?"

"I heard you only renewed your contract for a year. If you plan to develop long-term at the station, you wouldn’t settle for just a year."

"Mei Tai is overthinking. Actually, I signed a one-year contract because I haven’t figured out how to plan my future."

Nodding, Mei Ouchi continued to ask.

"Everyone has witnessed Director Xin’s capabilities, yet renewing at the original price seems like Chen Tai is being stingy."

Upon hearing her speak ill of Chen Bin, Xin Kalan immediately explained.

"You’ve misunderstood Chen Tai. He originally intended to raise my salary, but I felt asking for a high salary right after some achievements wasn’t quite appropriate. If I’m still at the station next year, I’ll certainly ask for a raise."

"I see. Director Xin’s approach is really impressive. Let me toast to you."

Xin Kalan raised her glass to clink with the other’s, smiling as she replied.

"You’re too kind, Mei Tai."

She initially thought Mei Ouchi would push drinks excessively and take advantage afterward.

However, he didn’t do so and genuinely just had a meal from start to finish.

Even so, Xin Kalan remained vigilant.

In her view, Mei Ouchi might just be laying the groundwork.

The real tricks would be left for later.

Sure enough, a week later, Mei Ouchi invited Xin Kalan for dinner again.

And this time, the reason given was his birthday.

Xin Kalan found it difficult to refuse and eventually nodded in agreement.

She also went to a specialty store to buy Mei Ouchi a tie as a gift.

At the restaurant, upon meeting Mei Ouchi, Xin Kalan immediately handed over her gift.

"Happy birthday, Mei Tai. Here’s my gift for you. I hope you’ll like it."

"Director Xin is so courteous; it’s already great having you celebrate with me, no need for gifts."

After a few pleasantries, Xin Kalan noticed no one else was coming.

Out of curiosity, she asked, "Where are the others?"

"No others, just the two of us."

Hearing this, Xin Kalan silently frowned.

She even doubted whether it was really Mei Ouchi’s birthday today.

Xin Kalan initially thought there would be a big dinner gathering, hence wore a low-cut skirt.

Her cleavage wasn’t too revealing, but the deep ravine was enough to mesmerize men.

Throughout the meal, Mei Ouchi’s gaze hardly left Xin Kalan’s chest.

She didn’t notice at first, but once observed, felt quite angry inside.

But since Mei Ouchi was her superior, Xin Kalan could only pretend not to know.

This dinner was indeed different from the last. Mei Ouchi would inadvertently urge Xin Kalan to drink.

Assuming her alcohol tolerance was decent, she believed she wouldn’t be easily overwhelmed.

Moreover, before coming out tonight, Chen Bin had dispatched people for protection.

Xin Kalan felt that even if she did get drunk, it wouldn’t matter.

She didn’t know how long had passed when she felt an urgent need to relieve herself.

Suddenly standing up, Xin Kalan said, "Mei Tai, continue eating; I’ll go to the restroom."

Mei Ouchi worried she might bolt, promptly stood up too.

"Why don’t I accompany you; I need to go as well."

The high heels on Xin Kalan’s feet were quite tall, causing her to stumble at the door, nearly falling.

Quickly reacting, Mei Ouchi caught her in his arms.

"Director Xin, are you alright?"

Xin Kalan felt her heart racing but ultimately shook her head.

"No problem, thank you, Mei Tai."

Nodding, Mei Ouchi gentlemanly released his grip slowly.

Though no matter how graceful his action was, Xin Kalan still felt her butt was lightly touched.

A hint of anger flashed in her heart, prompting Xin Kalan to directly exit the door.

After the earlier test, Mei Ouchi concluded she didn’t dislike him, thus had thoughts of further advancement.

Having followed Xin Kalan back from the restroom, he raised his glass, speaking earnestly.

"In all my years, today’s birthday is the most special. Director Xin, a toast to you!"

Likely shocked from the earlier stumble, Xin Kalan faintly shook her head.

"Mei Tai, really sorry, I’m struggling with drinking. Maybe we should stop for now and drink another time."

"No way, it’s my birthday, you must drink the wine I poured, or else you’ll disrespect me!"

While speaking, Mei Ouchi placed his hand on Xin Kalan’s shoulder.

Feeling a shiver run through her body, countless goosebumps surfaced.

Unable to endure Mei Ouchi’s persistence, Xin Kalan ultimately downed the wine in her glass.

At that moment, Mei Ouchi intentionally dropped his chopsticks, bowing down to pick them up.

Upon glimpsing Xin Kalan’s beautiful legs, he couldn’t resist reaching out to touch them.

Startled, Xin Kalan instinctively dodged to the side.

Immediately, rampant anger surged within.

Especially upon seeing Mei Ouchi’s face of unsated pleasure after picking up the chopsticks, further intensifying her disgust.

Deep down, Xin Kalan secretly vowed never to dine alone with Mei Ouchi again.

Then she claimed she had an urgent matter and needed to go home quickly.

Seeing her firm expression, Mei Ouchi finally nodded.

"Alright then, let me escort you."

"No need, I’ll take a cab home myself."

"I need a cab too, I’ll go out with you. Plus, you’ve had so much to drink; I wouldn’t feel comfortable letting you go alone."

"Mei Tai, you’re making me feel uneasy with such courtesy, I can manage on my own."

"Aw, colleagues should help each other out; let’s just go!"

As he finished speaking, Mei Ouchi grabbed Xin Kalan’s arm, escorting her out of the restaurant.

Outside the restaurant, a row of cabs awaited, and Mei Ouchi casually waved one over.

Originally intending to sit in the front, upon seeing Mei Ouchi help her open the back door, she reluctantly got in.

What shocked her most was Mei Ouchi, closing the door, went to the other side and got in the car too.

Seeing this, Xin Kalan’s heart tightened, quickly leaning towards the car door.

Mei Ouchi, however, encroached further, pressing his leg against hers, deliberately and occasionally rubbing against her.

With nowhere to hide, Xin Kalan turned to look out the window.

Mei Ouchi mistook her silence as consent, becoming even more audacious.

Placing his hand on his thigh, pretending unintentionally to lightly touch Xin Kalan’s leg.

Xin Kalan clenched her fists, taking a deep breath, suppressing her fury once again.

Until Mei Ouchi placed all four fingers on her leg, Xin Kalan could no longer bear it and finally erupted...