Chapter 96

Back in the private room, Sun Liming, being the main character of the day and the highest-ranking leader in the company, naturally took the main seat. Originally, he wanted to sit next to Xiao Yuyun, but Hao Meng gave him a meaningful look, so he sat next to Sun Liming, separating Xiao Yuyun from Sun Liming.

"Today is just a casual gathering. In the company, I am your leader, but outside, we are brothers and sisters, friends. I am the host, so everyone, don't be too formal, let's start ordering!" Sun Liming smiled and waved his hand with authority, looking every bit the big leader.

However, no one said anything, maintaining a facade of respect while having different thoughts behind closed doors. In this world, one has to put on a show.

"Big sister, what do you want to eat?" Hao Meng was not being formal. He didn't know the others, so he directly handed the menu to Xiao Yuyun and asked with a smile. Everyone knew what was going on today, but Xiao Yuyun being this 'younger brother' was unexpected. She seemed a bit 'rubbish.' Could she have sold out her sister so quickly? This didn't seem to fit the 'plot'!

Xiao Yuyun frowned and said coldly, "You decide!"

"Alright, Manager Sun, I'll start ordering then?" Hao Meng took the menu and gave Sun Liming a meaningful look with a smile. Sun Liming nodded in understanding and said, "Order away, get whatever you want, don't be formal with me, Brother Sun!"

Hao Meng lowered his head and flipped through the menu, asking, "Do you have lobster?"

The waiter stood there with a smile and said, "Yes!"

"What's the biggest one you have?" Hao Meng didn't look up.

"Two to three pounds!" the waiter thought for a moment and replied.

"Do you have a six-pound one?"

"Sorry, we don't have any. The biggest lobster we have is two to three pounds!" the waiter said apologetically.

"Then bring two of the biggest ones. Get the biggest ones available, as big as possible, so there's enough for everyone. One for sashimi and one for pepper salt. Oh, and do you have bluefin tuna? Bring two pounds of sashimi."

Sun Liming's hand trembled slightly at this, feeling the pain in his wallet.

"Anything else? Clear soup with bird's nest, scallion-braised sea cucumber, nine-turns intestine, sweet and sour carp. You guys can order a few more dishes; these are enough for me!" Hao Meng smiled and took the menu away. He looked up at the waiter and said, "What's the best red wine you have? It doesn't have to be the best-tasting, but it should be expensive."

"The most expensive red wine is the 1982 Lafite!" the waiter smiled, as this was usually what the rich ordered, costing nearly 50,000 yuan per bottle, which was about a year's salary for her.

Before Sun Liming could speak, Hao Meng made the decision.

"Alright, let's go with that. I've heard of it before; it's good wine. Open a bottle and pack another one for me!" Hao Meng turned to Sun Liming with a smile and asked, "Manager Sun, is that okay?"

"This..." Sun Liming glanced at Xiao Yuyun, who was sitting there expressionless, showing no reaction. He gritted his teeth and said, "What's the problem? It's just two bottles of wine. I'll have two bottles opened, and two more packed for you to take home and enjoy. Red wine isn't strong enough; let's drink white. Waiter, bring four bottles of Maotai!"

Hao Meng didn't expect Manager Sun to be so generous. A bottle of 1982 Lafite costs nearly 50,000 yuan. He thought two bottles would be enough to 'rip him off,' but now it seemed that Sun Liming had deep pockets and didn't care about spending tens of thousands of yuan. Since it was Sun Liming's 'generosity,' he wouldn't object.

Whether this was just a show of bravado, only he knew.

Xiao Yuyun's colleagues each ordered a dish, completing the order.

"Brother, I don't even know your name yet!" While waiting for the dishes, Sun Liming turned to Hao Meng, trying to get some information. He felt something was off today, and he didn't want to be caught in a trap. He had been hunting for a long time; he didn't want to be the one caught.

"My name is Hao Meng!" Hao Meng smiled.

Sun Liming was taken aback and frowned, "Aren't you Xiao Yuyun's real brother?"

"In legal terms, yes, Xiao Yuyun is my real sister," Hao Meng said with a narrow-eyed smile.

"You've confused me. If you are real siblings, why does she have the surname Xiao and you have the surname Hao?" Sun Liming asked, feeling a bit uneasy, wondering if Xiao Yuyun had found someone to impersonate her brother.

Hao Meng shrugged and said with a carefree smile, "Her father is her father, and my father is my father. Her mother is now my stepmother, and my father is her stepfather. Does that make sense, Manager Sun?"

So that's how it is. No wonder Hao Meng was so 'generous,' knowing he had a family, yet willing to push his 'sister' towards him. It was quite a mess.

Sun Liming smiled and nodded, "I understand!"

Hao Meng added with a smile, "But my relationship with my sister is very good. We grew up together, and apart from the different surnames, we are no different from real siblings."

After the dishes and drinks were served, Sun Liming led the way, inviting everyone to start. However, Xiao Yuyun didn't touch her glass, even when Hao Meng urged her to have a drink, she ignored him.

"Big sister, this is 1982 Lafite, costing tens of thousands of yuan per bottle. Not having a glass is such a waste. It's fine to have a glass; I'm here, and if you get drunk, I'll carry you back!" Hao Meng smiled and persuaded her.

"No, I'm allergic to alcohol!" Xiao Yuyun said sternly, not giving anyone any face.

Hao Meng turned to Sun Liming, shrugged, and said with a bitter smile, "Alright, let's not bother her. If she doesn't drink, we'll drink. Let her drink water. She doesn't know how to enjoy herself!"

Sun Liming inwardly sighed, feeling it was a pity. If Xiao Yuyun could drink, things would be much easier later. But even her brother couldn't persuade her, so it seemed no one else could either.

Maotai was a rare treat for Hao Meng, and he didn't often drink it. Since today was on the 'big spender,' he decided to enjoy it to the fullest. Since Xiao Yuyun didn't drink, she could drive later.

After a few rounds of drinks and dishes,

"Come, Big Brother Sun, I'll toast you!" Hao Meng put his arm around Sun Liming's shoulder, clinked glasses with him, and said apologetically, "Today, I've made you spend a lot. Everything is in the drink!"

Sun Liming smiled and clinked glasses with Hao Meng, whispering, "No problem, we can put it on the company's tab. It's just a few tens of thousands, no big deal!"

"Put it on the company's tab? Is that okay? Won't there be any trouble?" Hao Meng's eyes lit up, showing concern.

Sun Liming's face was red from drinking, and his tongue was thick. He smiled and whispered, "What trouble? We've done this before. Just balance the books later. Did you see that car? It costs over 600,000 yuan, not as good as your friend's Audi R8, but it's decent. It was also bought with company money, hehe. I'm close friends with the big boss, we're like brothers. You understand?"

"Hehe, I understand!" Hao Meng blinked and nodded with a smile. Whether Sun Liming was just boasting, Hao Meng didn't care, but if he was really using company money for personal gain, well, that was a clear handle to hold over him!