Chapter 97 of 100

Chapter 97

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"Everyone, let's put in a bit more effort! Give it a thumbs up and push the recommendation votes up! The better the performance, the more updates there will be!"

During the meal, Xiaomi learned from the conversation that Wang Xiaoqiang had set up a chicken farm on the mountain in his hometown. Surprised and impressed, Xiaomi then said with a delighted look, "Chef Wang is very famous in the provincial city's catering industry; he is an authoritative figure. In the future, as long as you mention his name when selling eggs, other hotel chefs will buy them..."

Xiaomi's words confirmed that what Wang Dakui had said to Wang Xiaoqiang was not just empty talk; this person indeed had a good reputation and influence.

Nodding in deep agreement, Wang Xiaoqiang suggested, "Right, let's call Chef Wang over for a drink!"

"No need... no need to try to get close to him. He doesn't buy into that kind of thing," Xiaomi said. "As long as you can ensure the quality of the eggs, he will continue to cooperate with you..."

"Uh..."

"Moreover, I think at next month's New Year's food festival, he will use your eggs as ingredients. If that happens, it will be like advertising for you," Xiaomi was very articulate, and every word hit the mark. It seemed she was genuinely thinking about Wang Xiaoqiang, but in reality, it was also a subtle way to please Xu Qingsnow. She could tell that Wang Xiaoqiang and Xu Qingsnow had a special relationship.

"Xiaomi, you're a waste in management; you should really go into business," Xu Qingsnow said to Xiaomi with a smile.

"What's wrong, old classmate, are you mocking me?" Xiaomi flicked the hair that had fallen onto her neck, revealing a seductive, white, tender neck.

"No, no, I'm telling the truth," Xu Qingsnow shook her head and waved her hands.

Although Xu Qingsnow denied it, with a woman's keen intuition, Xiaomi felt that Xu Qingsnow was somewhat mocking her. This made her realize that she had talked too much, and her excessive attention to Wang Xiaoqiang had already caused Xu Qingsnow to dislike her.

"I can't take it anymore, my stomach is full," Xiaomi said bluntly. "I need to go to the restroom, excuse me, excuse me."

Saying this, she got up and left the private room. Xiaomi, who had become the general manager of the star-rated hotel, naturally had her unique skills in reading people and adapting to situations. At this moment, she wisely gave Xu Qingsnow and Wang Xiaoqiang some space.

"That brat, what's she up to again," seeing Xiaomi leave the private room on some pretext, Xu Qingsnow muttered and said to Wang Xiaoqiang, "Ignore her, come on, Xiaoqiang, let's drink..."

Xu Qingsnow raised her wine glass to Wang Xiaoqiang.

"I can't drink much more; if I get drunk, how can I treat you?" Wang Xiaoqiang said in a low voice.

"It's fine, drink up, I don't believe your alcohol tolerance is worse than mine," Xu Qingsnow said, then downed a large glass of red wine. She choked and started coughing because she drank too quickly.

"You shouldn't drink so much," Wang Xiaoqiang advised. He could tell that Xu Qingsnow wasn't a heavy drinker but was forcing herself to drink.

"It's fine, I'm happy today," Xu Qingsnow said, staring at Wang Xiaoqiang. "If I get drunk, you can take me home..."

"Why do you want to get drunk?" Wang Xiaoqiang was a bit surprised.

"..." Xu Qingsnow opened her mouth but was speechless, her face turning red.

Seeing Xu Qingsnow's shy expression and evasive gaze, Wang Xiaoqiang suddenly understood something and said, "If you want to drink, go ahead."

Xu Qingsnow indeed started drinking again. By the time the meal ended, she was really drunk, her tongue thick, and her walk unsteady, though her mind was still clear.

Fortunately, Xiaomi returned to the private room when the meal ended, helped her out of the hotel, and escorted her to the passenger seat of Wang Xiaoqiang's truck. After closing the car door, Xiaomi leaned close to Wang Xiaoqiang's ear and whispered, "Mr. Wang, you're really amazing, you've got our beautiful bureau chief!"

Wang Xiaoqiang didn't refute her but smiled at Xiaomi with a hint of pride, "Manager Xia, see you next time, I'll take Xiaoxue home first."

Hearing this, Xiaomi no longer had any doubts but was directly convinced that the beautiful bureau chief had truly fallen for a younger man, which was very unlike her usual style.

Xu Qingsnow appeared to be very drunk, but her mind was still clear. Hearing Wang Xiaoqiang call her "Xiaoxue," her heart fluttered. Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang get into the car, she leaned even further forward, pretending to be more drunk.

Earlier in the hotel private room, she had really wanted to get herself drunk so that when Wang Xiaoqiang treated her, they could avoid the awkwardness of physical contact.

Wang Xiaoqiang later realized this and stopped trying to persuade her. However, Xu Qingsnow had underestimated her own alcohol tolerance; even after drinking a bottle and a half of red wine, she wasn't completely drunk.

Now, she was in a dilemma. She wanted Wang Xiaoqiang to treat her but was afraid of his physical contact.

How embarrassing, how can we face each other in the future?

Fine, from now on, I won't see him anymore, let's forget each other!

She clenched her teeth and made up her mind.

But as soon as this thought arose, she felt a pang of reluctance.

A bitter feeling.

"Shall I take you home?" Wang Xiaoqiang started the car.

"Um, okay," Xu Qingsnow responded. She wanted to pretend to be more drunk, but she lacked the acting talent. She decided to stop pretending and said firmly, "Let's go to my own place."

"Uh..." Wang Xiaoqiang immediately realized that she was taking him to a place where only the two of them would be, and then she would let him treat her. Thinking about this, Wang Xiaoqiang felt a bit awkward and a sense of anticipation.

Following Xu Qingsnow's directions, Wang Xiaoqiang drove to a residential area called Jinxiu Garden and parked in the underground garage.

"Shall I help you out of the car?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked as he parked the car.

"I should be able to walk now," Xu Qingsnow said, pushing the car door open to get out.

Wang Xiaoqiang quickly got out of the car and went around to help her, but to his surprise, Xu Qingsnow had sobered up a bit and could walk.

Xu Qingsnow hadn't expected this either and thought, "Damn, sobering up so quickly, how will I get him to treat me?"

The thought of him touching her body was so embarrassing.

Xu Qingsnow walked unsteadily in front, and Wang Xiaoqiang followed closely behind, watching her carefully to make sure he could catch her if she fell.

After walking a few dozen steps, Xu Qingsnow suddenly stopped, and Wang Xiaoqiang stopped too. Turning around, she saw Wang Xiaoqiang's cautious expression and chuckled, "You don't need to be so cautious; I'm not pregnant."

"Uh..." Wang Xiaoqiang responded, looking a bit awkward.

Xu Qingsnow turned and continued walking, feeling a warm and sweet sensation in her heart. Whether in the past or now, there were always men who wanted to get close to her and say caring words. But those sweet words didn't move her as much as Wang Xiaoqiang's silent concern.

They took the elevator up to the floor and entered the house. There was no one else inside, and it looked like it hadn't been lived in for a long time, but the furnishings were neat and clean.

"There's a drink in the fridge, help yourself," Xu Qingsnow said, then slumped onto the sofa.

"Let me get you one too," Wang Xiaoqiang opened the fridge and saw drinks and mineral water inside.

"I don't want one," Xu Qingsnow said firmly, thinking, "The cold water will only make me more sober."

Wang Xiaoqiang took a bottle of Yili mineral water and started drinking it by the fridge.

"Finish drinking and help me with the treatment," Xu Qingsnow's voice trembled but was firm. She turned over and lay face down on the sofa, burying her face.

"Um..." Wang Xiaoqiang responded. While drinking, he thought, "Now I have a method for the treatment, but how to proceed is a matter that requires careful consideration."

The issue was the "degree" of physical contact during the treatment.

Actually, Wang Xiaoqiang could treat Xu Qingsnow by placing his fingers on her wrist, like taking her pulse, and then channeling his spiritual energy into her body, controlling it with his mind to reach her organs. However, this method would be too shocking.

When he treated her mother, Liu Yueying, he had to gently touch her back to make it look real, and even that had surprised the people present. Now, how could he "go through the motions"?

But if he didn't "go through the motions," the degree of physical contact would increase, and Wang Xiaoqiang would need to touch her body, which would be embarrassing for both of them.

Neither method seemed appropriate.

Moreover, he couldn't discuss this with Xu Qingsnow and had to make the decision himself.

What to do?

Should he touch her body?

Wang Xiaoqiang finally finished the mineral water and turned his gaze to Xu Qingsnow. On the sofa, Xu Qingsnow's figure was alluring, with a well-defined curve. The pencil skirt hugged her beautiful buttocks, and the line of snow-white skin exposed between her sweater and skirt made Wang Xiaoqiang, who had just drunk a bottle of mineral water, feel a bit parched.

Swallowing hard, he thought, "Touch! If I don't, it would be a waste!"

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