Tao Shanming moved and looked sideways at Wang Shulan with an expression as if he had eaten a bitter melon.
"Mr. Tao, I gave you the money. Remember to pay it back when the time comes..."
Ye Xin then turned her gaze to Tao Shanming, the muscles on her face twitched a few times, and her smile was like a tight bowstring.
"President Ye, don't worry about this..."
Tao Shanming suddenly stood up, as if taking an oath.
"That's good," Ye Xin said, picking up the bag on the table and standing up, "I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
"President Ye, you...?"
Tao Shanming opened his mouth wide with a look of astonishment on his face.
"It doesn't matter, you continue drinking, haha," Ye Xin smiled and glanced at him, "Xiao Li, please drink a few more glasses for me and Mr. Tao."
"President Ye," Li Ji also stood up, "I, I also have something to do..."
Ye Xin patted Li Ji on the shoulder: "You can't leave if you have something to do!"
"Yes, yes," Wang Shulan frowned slightly, spread her hands, and smiled helplessly, "You are all gone, how can we still eat this meal."
Li Ji had no choice but to sit down, pick up the tea cup and take a sip.
"Okay, okay, just sit down, you don't need to send me off..."
Ye Xin had walked to the door, turned around and made a gesture, then quickly turned her head and left the room.
The door closed and the room was silent for a moment.
Li Ji lowered his head and said nothing.
Tao Ping and Wang Shulan looked at each other, their faces as dark as the bottom of a pot.
After a long time, Tao Ping took out a cigarette, lit it, took a few puffs, and threw the lighter on the table.
"Come, come, let's drink..." Wang Shulan suddenly came to her senses and greeted with a smile.
Tao Ping tilted his head, still panting.
"Mr. Tao, what are you doing standing still? Drinking." Wang Shulan glanced at Tao Shanming sideways and pushed his shoulder.
"Oh...come and drink!..."
Tao Shanming let out a long sigh, shook his hand, pressed the cigarette he was smoking into the ashtray, and picked up the wine glass.
As he spoke, he didn't look at Li Ji and drank a glass of wine; then, he placed the glass heavily on the table.
Wang Shulan rolled her eyes at Tao Shanming, snorted slightly, turned to Li Ji and smiled lightly: "Director Li, come, let's have a drink!"
Li Ji sat there, feeling uncomfortable all over. There was only one thought in my mind: leave quickly.
When he heard Wang Shulan calling him, Li Ji had no choice but to pick up the wine glass, smile and take a sip.
"Director Li, why do you act like a big girl and only drink so much!" Wang Shulan lit up the bottom of the cup and said angrily, "I've already done it, why don't you drink it?"
"President Wang, I haven't been feeling well these days, so I'd better drink less."
Li Ji smiled apologetically and covered the mouth of the cup with his hand.
"Well, then I still have that on my body these days..."
Wang Shulan chuckled, her eyes as charming as silk, which made Li Ji panic for a while.
"Xiao Li, drink!" Wang Shulan said with a straight face, "If you don't drink, you won't give your eldest sister face."
"Come on, Director Li, I'll have a drink with you!"
Tao Shanming looked sideways and suddenly said.
"Shan Ming, you should have taken the initiative earlier," Wang Shulan's face relaxed, with a relaxed smile, "Your company's loan, if it weren't for Director Li's help, how could it have been approved so quickly."
"Yes, yes," Tao Shanming nodded repeatedly, "I should thank Director Li properly."
In an instant, Tao Shanming seemed to be a completely different person. Li Ji held the wine glass, a little confused.
"Director Li, I'll do it first, you can do whatever you want."
After Tao Shanming finished speaking, he tilted his neck and drank a glass of wine directly.
"Hey, you can't be casual!" Wang Shulan waved her hand, "It's so emotional and stuffy. Director Li, you can drink too."
Li Ji couldn't say anything else, so he frowned and drank.
"Since President Ye is busy, let's have a good drink." Wang Shulan took a bite of the food, "It's okay if he's not here, so we don't have to be constrained and it's easier to talk."
"Well, just go," Tao Shanming snorted, "Those who are leaving won't be able to stay for a few days anyway."
"Yes, yes, what Shanming said is right," Wang Shulan nodded, "The three of us are all from Fengcheng, we can't compare with Mr. Ye. He patted his butt and left, we still have to stay here. ..."
After a pause, she turned her head to Li Ji: "Director Li, do you think so?"
"Huh?" Li Ji was stunned for a moment and did not answer.
"Director Li, we may have had some misunderstandings before," Tao Shanming poured out his wine, "It's all my fault, don't take it to heart..."
"Mr. Tao is too polite..."
Li Ji smiled faintly and murmured in his heart: What kind of show is this kid going to sing?
"Director Li, I'm not being polite to you," Tao Shanming waved his hand, "It's all my brother's fault. I'm here to apologize to you." After that, he raised his glass and drank it down.
"I don't dare to take it, I really don't take it." Li Ji raised his glass and took two sips.
"Director Li, just say anything if anything happens in the future," Tao Shanming said with a blush on his face, "I dare not say anything else. In Fengcheng, Mr. Tao still has some respect."
"Shan Ming, don't mention the past anymore," Wang Shulan interjected, "You won't see me when you look up, but we will just help each other from now on."
Li Ji smiled and said nothing.
"Xiao Li, to be honest," Wang Shulan looked at Li Ji, "President Ye will leave next year. You don't have any plans?"
"President Ye is leaving?" Li Ji was stunned. Wang Shulan nodded: "Yes, President Ye may have to return to the province early next year."
"Oh." Li Ji responded with a calm expression.
Wang Shulan seemed a little surprised: "Director Li didn't hear about it?"
"No." Li Ji shook his head.
Wang Shulan glanced at Li Ji and said no more.
"President Wang, Mr. Tao," Li Ji poured a full glass of wine and stood up, "I'd like to toast you two!"
Wang Shulan and Tao Shanming stood up together.
The three wine glasses touched lightly and made a crisp sound.
"Mr. Tao, I ate and drank today. I'm full. Thank you very much..." Li Ji put down the wine glass and held it in his hand.
"No, no," Tao Shanming seemed to be interested and grabbed the bottle, "Director Li obviously didn't drink well, let's drink some more!"
"No, no," Li Ji smiled and waved his hands, "It's raining today, so we'd better go back early."
Tao Shanming turned to look at Wang Shulan.
Wang Shulan blinked and looked at Li Ji again, looking slightly embarrassed.
"President Wang, I do feel a little uncomfortable today and want to go back and rest early." Li Ji looked at Wang Shulan and shook his head slightly.
Wang Shulan hesitated for a moment: "Shan Ming, in this case, let Director Li go back first."
Tao Shanming frowned, then smiled: "Okay, Director Li, let's have a good drink another day."
Li Ji picked up the bag and was about to walk outside.
"Director Li, don't worry, I'll call a car to take you there." Tao Shanming blocked the door first.
"Manager Ding, take Director Li back!" Tao Shanming opened the door and shouted.
"Okay, Mr. Tao, I understand." As soon as he finished speaking, Ding Ning ran over from the side.
"Mr. Tao, you're welcome. I'll just take a taxi back." Li Ji waved his hand, "It's so troublesome to send it here and there."
"No trouble, no trouble, it should be."
As Tao Ping spoke, he walked up to Li Ji and hugged Li Ji's shoulders.
Li Ji's whole body tensed up and he instinctively wanted to get out of the way; but his feet moved and stopped abruptly.
"Director Li, it's a small misunderstanding, a small misunderstanding..."
Tao Shanming's face was almost close to Li Ji's nose. The hot breath made Li Ji feel nauseated and he couldn't help but hold his breath.
"That woman,... your junior sister,..." Tao Shanming's mouth was full of alcohol, and his head was shaking like a rattle, "My heart, my heart is high, we can't reach that high... "
"Mr. Tao, you're busy, I'm leaving first..." Li Ji quickly broke away and walked forward.
Tao Shanming felt weak and almost fell down.
He was startled for a moment, then suddenly shook his hand and shouted to Li Ji's back: "Director Li, if you still want that woman, I'll give it to you, haha..."
Li Ji's steps faltered, and his heart became angry. He gritted his teeth, clenched his fists hard, and walked into the elevator quickly.
When we came outside the hotel, it was still raining.
The pitter-patter seems to be even bigger.
Li Ji got into the car, leaned on the back seat, and closed his eyes. Ding Ning peered from the rearview mirror, looking uncertain.
On a rainy autumn night, the chill is getting deeper and deeper.
Outside the car window, it was dim.
Deserted street.
Li Ji's mind was in chaos, like dense falling rain, but his heart was like a wilderness blown by the autumn wind.
The wheels rolled over the puddles, making a soft popping sound.
Soon, the car stopped in the CCB compound.
Li Ji got out of the car, closed the door hard, turned around and ran to the dormitory.
"Director Li, wait!"
Li Ji turned around and saw Ding Ning taking out an exquisite gift box from the trunk and running over.
"What is it?" Li Ji was stunned.
"They are some imported fruits. Please try them, Mr. Li."
Ding Ning smiled sweetly, revealing her white jade-like teeth.
"Forget it, forget it, take it back, I don't want it!" Li Ji quickly waved his hand.
"A little fruit is nothing expensive..."
Ding Ning stood in front of Li Ji, the faint scent of perfume soaked in the moisture.
"Mr. Tao specifically asked you to stay..."
"Okay, give it to me," Li Ji reluctantly stretched out his hand, "Go back and thank Mr. Tao for me."
"Director Li, let me bring it up to you."
"Forget it, I'll take it myself," Li Ji smiled, "It's inconvenient for a man living alone."
Ding Ning was stunned and smiled: "Director Li, you are really interesting."
"Okay, thank you," Li Ji took the gift box and waved his hand, "I won't invite you up, please come back."
Ding Ning shook her hair, glanced at Li Ji with a smile, turned around and got in the car.
Li Ji stood there, watching the car drive out of the yard and disappear into the rain and fog.
The rain was getting heavier and my hair was dripping wet.
He raised his head and opened his mouth, letting strings of raindrops fall into his mouth impatiently.
A little cool, a little sweet, the taste of autumn.
Li Ji picked up the gift box, which was heavy. He wiped the rain from his hair, shrank up, and ran upstairs.
After entering the room, he put down his things, wiped his head and face with a towel, and sat down at the table.
The green-yellow gift box is trimmed with golden lace and looks very luxurious.
Li Ji took it, put it on the table, and gently opened the gift box.
There are a few mangoes on top, yellow and green, exuding a sweet fruity aroma.
Li Ji picked up a mango, put it between his nose and smelled it. When he lowered his head to look again, his eyes suddenly widened and he was stunned.
Under the mango, there are piles of hundred-dollar bills!
