Putting aside the funny black magic, Tang Jinyan did not care about this meal. It was nothing more than an acquaintance meeting and an invitation to have a meal together.
However, in Quan Youli's eyes, this meal was not delicious. However, she could not refuse. As a person in the entertainment industry, how could she refuse a meal when a lot of CJ's executives invited her?
She really did not know how to appreciate favors.
It was a Chinese meal. There were ten seats at a Chinese round table. The president and vice president of CJ Group occupied five seats. Together with the CEO and executive director of CJ Entertainment, the table was full of CJ's executives.
The executive director of CJ Game, Quan Ningzhi, had become an assistant here to help serve the dishes … It was really stressful for an artist to sit here. She always felt like she was drinking with them.
However, she was indeed not drinking with them. She was the only woman at the table. As Tang Jinyan's friend, she sat on his left. CJ's executives took turns to toast her, and their tone was very respectful.
It was useless no matter how respectful they were. She did not dare to refuse a glass of wine. Anyone who toasted her, she had to stand up respectfully to respond, drink up, and then return the toast.
After just one round, Quan Youli's eyes began to become dazed.
If this continued, she would probably be drunk before she could finish the first dish.
Quan Youli secretly cursed in her heart.
This was CJ's banquet to entertain Tang Jinyan. It had nothing to do with her crew. Of course, the others in the crew were not qualified to attend this banquet. She did not bring her agent or assistant. She was really alone.
Tang Jinyan was a triad. She did not think that he would be a gentleman because of Yun 'er and Xiao Xian. Based on the situation at the banquet, it was very likely that he had asked others to get her drunk.
If she was really drunk, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Quan Youli gritted her teeth and secretly thought of a way to save herself.
Tang Jinyan did not notice at first because others also toasted him in the same way, and he did not refuse any of them.
After finishing a round of drinks, he subconsciously wanted to have a drink with Quan Youli. In the end, when he glanced at the girl's blushing face and dazed eyes, he suddenly came to his senses. He smiled and took away her glass, and gave her a glass of orange juice.
Quan Youli was stunned. She turned to look at him for a few seconds, and there was a deep meaning in her eyes.
CJ's higher-ups also had a meaningful look in their eyes.
These people had a tacit understanding. Originally, they had intended to get this girl drunk as a way to help Tang Jinyan realize his unspeakable plan.
But from the looks of it, Tang Jinyan actually did not have any thoughts about it?
Did he not have any ideas, or was he planning to cast a long line to catch a big fish?
"Come, let me toast you."
Tang Jinyan turned a blind eye to everyone's gazes. He raised his wine glass and clinked it with Quan Youli's orange juice. "We've known each other for a long time, but this is the first time we've eaten together."
Quan Youli smiled awkwardly. For a moment, she did not know how to answer in a more appropriate manner. She could only pretend to be heroic and said with a smile, "Cheers!"
After drinking the orange juice, the dizziness brought about by the rush of alcohol just now eased a little. Quan Youli sighed and looked at Tang Jinyan with a much gentler gaze.
Regardless of whether or not he wanted to set up a long line to catch a big fish, at the very least, he had to accept this favor.
Lee Jae-hyun gave Quan Ningzhi a look. It was not Quan Ningzhi's turn to toast just now.
Quan Ningzhi understood. He smiled and stood up with his wine glass. "It's my turn. President Tang, please take care of me."
Tang Jinyan did not refuse. He also smiled and drank. "I'll need your help with the game in the future."
"I'll do my best." Quan Ningzhi patted his chest and promised. Then, he turned to Quan Youli. "Miss Quan …"
A waiter had already come forward to refill Quan Youli's glass. Quan Youli did not dare to stop him. She was in a dilemma. Tang Jinyan smiled and reached out to cover her wine glass. "I say, you've ordered more or less. You haven't eaten much. Is it fun to toast like this?"
Lee Jae-hyun smiled and said, "We didn't force anyone to drink. We still have to walk the first round."
What he said made sense. Besides, juice was not suitable for this. Quan Youli and the others drank wine just now. If it was Quan Ningzhi's turn to drink juice, it would seem very disrespectful.
Tang Jinyan did not say anything. Quan Youli also could not refuse. She could only drink with Quan Ningzhi with a smile.
After drinking this glass, Quan Youli began to feel confused again.
Fortunately, the others did not chase after her. They began to talk and eat.
"To be honest, President Tang, we don't understand why you care so much about this mobile game project."
Sun Jingzhi said, "Even if mobile games are profitable, you shouldn't pay so much attention to it. You're treating it as an important career. It's a little unusual.
I don't know if there's a deeper meaning. Can you tell us? "
This was the use of wine culture. Words that were not easy to say could be said casually when drunk. No matter which country, many transactions were born at the table, especially in China.
Tang Jinyan was not surprised that they asked this at the banquet. He smiled and said, "You think this is just a mobile game, but I think there's a big reason behind it. If it works well, maybe the entire entertainment industry can't do without it in the future.
Otherwise, it's just a game. I'll let the departments below talk about it. "
The higher-ups of CJ were collectively horrified.
If these words came from an ordinary young man, everyone would just laugh it off. However, these words came from Tang Jinyan!
He was a legendary figure who built up his career from scratch in a few years and was on an equal footing with Lee Jae-hyun. After everyone studied his history, he was recognized as an expert who was extremely good at seizing opportunities!
When such a person said these words, it must be worth paying attention to. Could it be that he really saw an opportunity that others did not?
Lee Jae-hyun's expression became serious. "Can you tell me more about it?"
Tang Jinyan waved his hand. "It's not that I don't trust you, President Li. It's just that I only have a vague idea and can't explain it clearly.
After I talk to SM, maybe my thoughts will be clear. We can exchange opinions then. "
When they heard SM, everyone's eyes fell on Quan Youli again.
Li Zaixian laughed heartily. "I almost forgot that Ms. Quan is a guest from S&M, right? Come, come, let's have another toast. May the friendship between CJ and S&M last forever."
'Friendship my foot! Since when did CJ and SM have any friendship?!'
Quan Youli really wanted to complain, but she did not dare to do so. She could not find an excuse to reject such a heavy accusation. She wanted to cry but had no tears. She raised her wine glass. "I should toast President Li for guessing correctly. Thank you for taking care of me over the years …"
Tang Jinyan tilted his head and glanced at her.
The girl could not even stand properly. She was swaying, but she was still trying to hold on. He shook his head and smiled. He reached out and took her wine glass. "Don't pretend that you can't drink. I'll drink for you."
Before Lee Jae-hyun and Quan Youli could say anything, he raised his head and drank it all. He put down the wine glass and said, "Youli is my friend. I invited her to have a meal with me, not to be drunk by you.
Come on, whoever wants to drink, I'll drink with you. "
Quan Youli's heart warmed.
She had really misunderstood him. He was indeed a kind person. He did not have any dirty thoughts like everyone thought.
Lee Jae-hyun and the others could clearly see that Tang Jinyan did not intend to drink the girl. Instead, he was protecting her.
They laughed and said, "President Tang, you can't protect Ms. Quan alone. Be careful not to get yourself involved."
Tang Jinyan said faintly, "I brought her here for a meal, so I'm responsible for bringing her back in one piece. If she drinks half a glass on my behalf, I'll lose!"
"… Do you really think you can defeat our CJ Club alone?"
Tang Jinyan said leisurely, "When it comes to making money, I may not be as good as all of you. When it comes to drinking, forgive me for being blunt, but all of you here are trash."
The whole table was in an uproar. Seven or eight glasses were raised at the same time. "Let's fight!"
Quan Youli sighed.
She was not a very quick-witted girl like Yun 'er. She was even a little slow. However, it did not mean that she was stupid. It was impossible for her not to see such an obvious thing.
Tang Jinyan did not need to be so arrogant. The reason why he jumped out to challenge the whole table was just to stop others from forcing her to drink.
It could be said that he was chauvinistic, loyal, or even trying to catch a big fish. However, when she saw him standing proudly at the side of the table and challenging the whole table to drink, he really had the heroic charm of a man. It also gave her a sense of security.
It seemed that the two girls were indeed not under any spell. Quan Youli suddenly felt that she could finally understand part of the things that she had been unable to understand.
'Forget it, forget it. I won't laugh at them when I go back.'
— —
'I heard that my books will be unpublished?
I don't believe it. I'll try two more books. '
'The Restoration of the Royal Dynasty of Korean Entertainment', as the name suggests, is written by Crown. The author is a die-hard fan of Crown.
'The Struggle of Rebirth', a rebirth genre, is not from Korean Entertainment. It was opened by an old author in the entertainment industry. The quality is guaranteed.