Tycoon: From Rags to Riches

Chapter 54: Chapter 54: A Late-Night Invitation

「Late at night, in a corner of the city.」

Gu Heng, Wang Baoshan, Jiang Man, Qian Zhengxing, and the others, having just finished their dinner party, walked out of the rather unassuming private restaurant behind them.

"Chairman Gu, I had a great time today."

"How about another round? We should find a place to have some fun."

Wang Baoshan had his arm linked with Gu Heng’s. Still in high spirits from the alcohol, he couldn’t control the volume of his voice, and his steps were a bit unsteady.

Gu Heng, whose arm Wang Baoshan held, also had a deep drunkenness in his eyes, though he was barely managing to stay conscious.

Jiang Man walked beside the two men. Although she had also been drinking, she had been restrained the entire time and hadn’t had much.

Hearing Wang Baoshan’s words, Jiang Man tactfully said, "President Wang, Chairman Gu, Governor Qian, I’ll be skipping the next round if you’re having one. You all have fun. We can meet up again some other day."

In a place like Beichun, the "fun" spots where these big bosses could go late at night were, without a doubt, not the kind of places a woman like her could conveniently attend.

"President Wang, Governor Qian, I’ve really hit my limit for today."

Gu Heng gave a wry smile and waved his hand. "I really don’t have it in me for another round. Some other day, when everyone has time, it’ll be my treat. We’ll have a good drink then."

Before obtaining Brother Tongzi, Gu Heng had basically never drunk any alcohol other than beer.

Today, at the banquet hosted by Wang Baoshan, the liquor he brought was Maotai.

Gu Heng had never drunk baijiu before. Even though he knew you were supposed to drink it slowly, taking small sips, it was still his first time, and he ended up not quite managing his intake.

"Chairman Gu, it’s fine if you can’t drink anymore."

Wang Baoshan continued to invite him enthusiastically, "We won’t drink when we get there. We can just chat, sing, and play some games. Wouldn’t that be great?"

"President Wang, I really can’t go today."

"Some other day. Let’s do it some other day."

Seeing that Gu Heng wasn’t just being polite and genuinely didn’t want to go, Wang Baoshan didn’t insist. He turned to look at Qian Zhengxing instead.

"Governor Qian, Chairman Gu can’t hold his liquor, so we’ll call it a night for him."

Wang Baoshan turned and grabbed Qian Zhengxing. "But Governor Qian, I know your tolerance. Let’s find a place, just the two of us, and have a few more drinks."

Hearing this, Qian Zhengxing made a couple of token refusals.

But everyone could tell his refusals were just for show. After several invitations from Wang Baoshan, he finally "reluctantly" agreed.

"Xi Wen, how are you doing?"

"You didn’t drink too much? You’re okay?"

While dealing with Wang Baoshan, Qian Zhengxing hadn’t forgotten about Gu Heng’s side of things.

After all, compared to Wang Baoshan and Jiang Man, Gu Heng was the most important one. He knew how to prioritize.

"Governor Qian, I’m fine."

Luo Xiwen shook her head and quickly replied to Qian Zhengxing.

She had been sitting next to Gu Heng the whole time, helping him pour drinks and get food. She herself had drunk less than a liang of baijiu at most.

"Good, as long as you didn’t drink too much."

Qian Zhengxing instructed, "Make sure you get Chairman Gu home safely later."

"Okay."

Luo Xiwen nodded seriously.

The group exchanged a few pleasantries in front of the restaurant before getting into their cars and leaving one by one.

Jiang Man had a trusted subordinate come act as her designated driver, while Gu Heng had a professional driver sent from Zhen Cui Group.

Gu Heng and Luo Xiwen sat in the back. The driver in front turned around and asked Gu Heng respectfully, "Chairman Gu, where are we heading?"

"Huatai Home."

Gu Heng leaned back against the soft, comfortable seat and replied casually.

"Understood."

The driver had no objections and immediately set the navigation for Huatai Home.

Luo Xiwen, sitting beside Gu Heng, was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "Chairman Gu, I can just get a taxi home later. I can’t have you take me home."

Gu Heng twisted open a bottle of mineral water from the back seat. "I have a driver. It’s not me you need to worry about sending home. You, on the other hand... a girl, who’s been drinking. It’s not safe to go home alone this late."

"I..."

Although Luo Xiwen knew Gu Heng wasn’t intentionally showing concern for her—it was just his basic, good-natured kindness—she still felt a pang of warmth in her heart.

Outside the window, the long street, once glittering with neon, had returned to tranquility.

Only the streetlights on both sides remained lit, making the city feel less boisterous and a little warmer.

"Xi Wen, there’s something I need you to handle."

Gu Heng turned his head, his eyes meeting Luo Xiwen’s.

"Chairman Gu, please go ahead..." Luo Xiwen said in a low voice.

"Dean Jiang just sent over the design for the villa’s garden. I feel it’s not quite suitable for a young person like me, so I’m planning to hire another landscaper to redesign it, and then purchase the lumber and plants for planting."

Gu Heng briefly explained the matter to Luo Xiwen. "I’d like to put you in charge of this. Is that a problem?"

"No problem, no problem at all."

Luo Xiwen quickly agreed. "Chairman Gu, whatever you need, just give me the instructions."

"Good."

"Then I’ll leave this matter to you."

Gu Heng added, "As for the landscaper, try to find one through our CMB channels. You do a preliminary screening, and then present me with the options."

"Okay."

Luo Xiwen nodded, committing all of Gu Heng’s instructions to memory.

"Also, the deep cleaning for the villa. I noticed today it’s a bit dirty inside. Find a cleaning company in the next day or two to give it a thorough cleaning, inside and out."

"Other than that, I also need you to prepare all the necessary living supplies for the villa. I’ll give you my CMB credit card for now. Just make a list of how much you spend and report the final total to me..."

Gu Heng said whatever came to mind, most of it related to the villa.

Luo Xiwen had already taken out the pen and notebook she carried with her, carefully writing down everything Gu Heng tasked her with.

As they talked, the Maybach GLS600 they were in quickly drove into Huatai Garden. At Luo Xiwen’s signal, it finally stopped downstairs from her apartment building.

"Thank you, Chairman Gu."

Luo Xiwen thanked him softly.

"It’s nothing."

Gu Heng shook his head slightly.

Luo Xiwen reached out to open the car door, a slight hesitation in her expression. Her fair, oval face had unknowingly turned a shade of pink.

Finally, she turned back around, her eyes shimmering with shyness, not quite daring to look Gu Heng in the eye. "Chairman Gu, would... would you like to come up to my place for a bit? I can make you some tea to help you sober up."

The moment Luo Xiwen said this, she felt her face burning hot.

In the dim light of the car, Gu Heng looked at Luo Xiwen’s exquisitely beautiful, bashful face and felt a faint sense of surprise at her invitation.

’Late at night, a lone man and a lone woman.’

’A young, domineering CEO and his cute little assistant.’

’This plot...’

’Why does this feel a little familiar?’

Gu Heng’s thoughts began to wander as he quietly replied, "Okay..."

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