From Trashy A to the Heiress’s Little Son-in-Law After the Idol Competition (GL, ABO) - Chapter 83

The drinking culture at business banquets has persisted for millennia, causing headaches for many young professionals.

Ji Yunuo was no exception.

She could drink, but she didn’t enjoy it.

“Today, President Xue is visiting our company. The Xue Group is no less influential than our Ji Group—it’s worth building a connection.” Ji Zhiye patted her daughter’s shoulder, entrusting her with this important task.

Ji Yunuo gave a quiet acknowledgment and watched as her mother left the office. Following her colleagues’ directions, she booked a private room at a five-star hotel.

Company employees and executives gradually took their seats.

Everyone in the company knew Ji Yunuo was the chairman’s daughter. Even though she had only recently been promoted to a team leader position within a single department, neither her colleagues nor higher-ups dared to boss her around.

Ji Yunuo held herself to strict standards. Though her coworkers and superiors treated her with deference, she never let it inflate her ego, choosing instead to work her way up from the ground level.

“President Xue, a toast to you.” Han Yi, one of Ji Yunuo’s executives, poured wine for Xue.

Xue, a portly man dressed in an ordinary polo shirt, had small eyes that revealed nothing of his thoughts.

“Much obliged, much obliged.”

One by one, the other colleagues went to toast Xue, leaving only Ji Yunuo. During company gatherings, she never poured drinks or proposed toasts—after all, she was part of the company.

But Xue was different. He wasn’t an insider, and no one would—

Xue’s gaze slid toward Ji Yunuo. He might forget everyone else in the room, but he remembered her clearly.

Not because he knew she was Ji Zhiye’s daughter, but because she was… strikingly beautiful.

Such a stunning Omega working as a low-level employee in this company? It seemed Chairman Ji’s reputation for loving his wife was well-deserved.

Ahem. “You all have impressive drinking stamina, coming at me one after another.”

Han Yi hurriedly poured more wine for Xue, trying to smooth things over, but Ji Yunuo stood up.

Picking up her glass, she smiled. “President Xue, a toast to you.”

What a haughty little thing.

The fifty-something Xue’s lips curled into a greasy smile.

After she finished her glass, Han Yi immediately refilled it.

Seeing her drain it again, Xue gestured for someone to pour her another.

“Young lady, I must say, you’re quite the looker. I’ve taken a liking to you. Drinking with you puts me in a good mood—makes negotiations go smoother, don’t you think?”

This was baijiu, with a high alcohol content.

Ji Yunuo wasn’t a frequent drinker. Any more, and her mind would start to fog.

“Young lady, since you chose to join this drinking session, you ought to follow the rules of banquet culture. If you don’t drink, how can we proceed with business? Come on, let’s liven things up—everyone’s here to have fun!”

Han Yi’s face paled. This is bad.

Though Ji Yunuo had warned them not to reveal her identity to Xue—

Just as Han Yi was about to speak, Ji Yunuo pressed a hand on her shoulder, stopping her.

Ji Yunuo downed another glass, a faint flush blooming on her cheeks.

Xue clapped and laughed. “Now that’s the spirit!”

Banquet drinking culture was a test of subordinates’ obedience. The prouder you were, the harder they pressed. Refusing to drink was seen as spoiling the mood, and watching you get drunk and humiliated gave them a twisted sense of satisfaction. These so-called business banquets were nothing more than a way for higher-ups to assert dominance over those beneath them—a nightmare for every working professional.

Halfway through the discussions, another round of toasts began.

Noticing that gaze again, Ji Yunuo wiped the wine from her lips and stepped forward to propose another toast.

President Xue looked at her snow-white, jade-like hand and smiled with satisfaction.

In just an hour-long drinking session, she had already toasted over a dozen times.

Ji Yunuo felt her head growing increasingly heavy. She vaguely heard President Xue say to Han Yi, “That young lady is quite beautiful, isn’t she?”

The implication was obvious.

Han Yi naturally didn’t dare to discuss the boss’s daughter and could only force a dry laugh. “Yes, yes.”

“Is she seeing anyone?”

“Of course, she’s even engaged.”

“If she’s about to get married, why is your company still keeping her? What if she gets pregnant? Wouldn’t you have to support her then?”

Han Yi didn’t dare to respond further and could only nod.

“What about her fiancé? Is his family wealthy? But that doesn’t make sense—if she’s rich, shouldn’t she be living the life of a pampered lady at home?”

President Xue sighed regretfully. “Such a beautiful Omega would be better off as some big shot’s mistress—at least she’d get a house and some money out of it.”

“Shut up.” Ji Yunuo found herself unable to stay composed after drinking.

The room fell silent the moment she spoke.

President Xue had never been spoken to like this by a mere employee. He glared at her. “What did you just say?”

“I said shut your mouth!” Ji Yunuo stood up abruptly, and two colleagues quickly steadied her.

“Yunuo, you’re drunk. Let’s take you outside.”

“Wait a minute!” President Xue also stood, his greasy face twisting into an even greasier smile as he waddled over.

Before he could speak, the door was suddenly and ruthlessly kicked open.

“What the hell do you think you’re doing to my wife?!”

Xiao Yanjin strode in, dressed in a sleek suit, her jet-black hair cascading down with an air of sharpness. Her almond-shaped eyes, usually sweet and innocent, now gleamed with a razor-sharp edge. Anyone unaware might have thought she was here for the drinking session.

No—she was here for a fight.

Xiao Yanjin immediately pulled her fiancée close. Ji Yunuo, catching her scent, melted against her. She hadn’t been that drunk earlier, but now the alcohol was hitting her hard.

“Who the hell are you?”

“I’m her damn wife!” Xiao Yanjin’s piercing voice shattered the hotel’s tranquility. As the group’s main vocalist, she had full confidence in taking down this worthless pig.

President Xue’s face turned a mix of green and purple.

“You—you—”

“You what? Take a look in the mirror, you pathetic excuse of a man. Calling you a coward would be a compliment—you’re not even fit to be called a bastard. Don’t think those Omegas throwing themselves at you means you’re charming. You’ve got nothing but a bit of money and a mouth full of yellow, grimy teeth—have you been eating shit or what?

“You’re so damn ugly, yet you have the nerve to judge other beautiful women. Don’t flatter yourself into thinking you’re some irresistible CEO—anyone would mistake you for a bloated pig that crawled out of a sewage pit.

“Seriously, have some self-awareness. Get some damn looks anxiety and try being a charming older man. Oh wait, I forgot—your mind, your experience, and your personality are all filled with crap. Trying to fix that would be impossible. A mediocre, arrogant man like you isn’t even worth the title.”

Xiao Yanjin’s rapid-fire insults sent President Xue stumbling backward in shock.

Everyone else was stunned. Though they knew Xiao Yanjin had earned the nickname “Bitch Xiao” in the group, they had always thought Cen Lin was the sharper tongue.

Now, it was clear—she had been holding back all along.

Xiao Yanjin couldn’t be bothered to argue with her and immediately picked up Ji Yunuo to carry her outside. As the night breeze hit them, Ji Yunuo sobered up slightly.

Realizing Xiao Yanjin was carrying her bridal-style, she was both shocked and embarrassed.

“Xiao Yanjin, why are you holding me like this? People are watching!”

Xiao Yanjin had no intention of letting go. She was strong enough to carry a 171cm-tall Omega with ease.

“Jiejie, you’re drunk. I’m taking you home.”

A few colleagues passing through the hallway froze in shock at the sight—Xiao Yanjin effortlessly carrying Ji Yunuo while the latter weakly struggled, unable to break free, making the whole scene look like some kind of performance.

Though Xiao Yanjin had never visited the company before, as a celebrity, everyone recognized her face, even those who weren’t fans.

Someone covered their mouth in envy. “So this is the live-in Alpha who mooches off her partner? With that aura, I’d have mistaken her for a domineering CEO!”

“A domineering Alpha CEO—so freaking cool!!”

By the time Director Xue snapped out of it, Xiao Yanjin was already gone.

Furious, he roared, “What’s her name?! I want both of them in my office tomorrow! How dare they treat me like this!”

Han Yi sighed impatiently. “Director Xue, to be honest, that ’employee’ is Ji Yunuo, the daughter of Chairman Ji. The other one is her fiancée, Xiao Yanjin.”

Finally sobering up, Director Xue went pale at Han Yi’s words, his legs nearly giving out. Damn it!!

A few lights were still on at the Ji residence, though Ji Zhiye and Wei Qin had already gone to bed.

Xiao Yanjin tiptoed inside, still carrying Ji Yunuo, and laid her on the bed. Exhausted and still dazed, Ji Yunuo didn’t want to move—if only she could just fall asleep like this.

“Jiejie, aren’t you going to shower?” Xiao Yanjin leaned in and whispered.

The faint scent of alcohol lingered on Ji Yunuo’s lips, and as she spoke, the intoxicating aroma made Xiao Yanjin unable to resist kissing her.

“Too tired…”

She pouted pitifully.

Ji Yunuo had a cleanliness obsession—showering before bed was non-negotiable. Once, Xiao Yanjin had merely sweated on the sheets, and Ji Yunuo had frowned until she went to wash up.

“But if you don’t shower, you’ll stink.”

Ji Yunuo’s eyes fluttered open. “Shower…” she mumbled.

Too unsteady to stand, she had to let Xiao Yanjin hold her. With gentle reassurances, Xiao Yanjin carried her into the bathroom.

After filling the tub and testing the water temperature, she carefully lowered Ji Yunuo in.

Despite her lack of strength, Ji Yunuo still fumbled with Xiao Yanjin’s clothes, weakly tugging but failing to undress her.

Amused, Xiao Yanjin had to help.

Ji Yunuo nestled against her, then gave up, humming contentedly as if about to drift off.

“Jiejie, don’t fall asleep—you’ll catch a cold.”

Xiao Yanjin chuckled helplessly, reaching for the body wash, only for a pale hand to stop her.

Ji Yunuo clumsily poured the body wash over herself, not bothering to lather, just waiting for the water to rinse it off.

Eyes full of adoration, Xiao Yanjin burst into laughter. Ji Yunuo weakly smacked her. “What’s so funny?”

“Not laughing at you.”

Xiao Yanjin kept giggling before reluctantly helping her wash up.

Then she carried Ji Yunuo back to bed.

Ji Yunuo’s unconsciously released pheromones still filled the entire room. If not for the bathroom being too damp, Xiao Yanjin would have…

Ji Yunuo murmured several times, clearly feeling very sleepy.

Though she had sobered up considerably, she remained dazed, drifting in and out of sleep.

“Xiao Yanjin, what are you doing?”

The coquettish tone delighted Xiao Yanjin—apparently, Ji Yunuo only acted like this when drunk. Xiao Yanjin secretly rejoiced.

Holding back any longer would surely drive her mad.

“Jiejie, I want…”

Still groggy, Ji Yunuo vaguely hummed in response.

After a while, she frowned and cried out, “Xiao Yanjin, what are you doing, you wretched Alpha!”

Xiao Yanjin chuckled softly by her ear, pleading sweetly, “Jiejie, just listen to me this once.”

Ji Yunuo said nothing more, but Xiao Yanjin showed no mercy, leaving her to bite her lip and furrow her brows… until Xiao Yanjin hissed sharply.

Waves of pleasure came and went, then returned swiftly—truly, a night of spring is worth a thousand pieces of gold.

Only when silence finally fell did she drift into a deep slumber.

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