Crossing cups of wine

  Tang Ke Xin was kissed by him, her whole body was like being poked in a 'hole', staring at him with wide eyes.

  Jiang Tiankuai picked up a cup of clear wine and handed it to Tang Kexin's lips, saying: "Drink."

  Tang Ke Xin was really fed up with Jie Mian's nonsense, so she quickly lowered her head and downed a glass of liquor in one gulp. Suddenly, she felt a spicy and numbing sensation in her mouth, which made her feel unbearable, hot and sweaty all over, and she let out a loud gasp.

  All the officials immediately burst out laughing and praised Chiang's 'female' companion as being very interesting.

  Jiang Tiankuai also smiled, looking at Tang Ke Xin's neatly combed short hair today, which was more refreshing than yesterday. Especially her fitted and fashionable fishbone-pleated short skirt, revealing a perfect 'bust' line and slender waist, with smooth white skin on her arms, giving off a slightly cool feeling. He silently stretched out his robust arm, pulled her close to his shoulder, letting her lean into his embrace, using his large palm to gently caress the icy coldness of her arm, as if savoring the chill between her arms...

  Tang Ke Xin's face showed a hint of resistance, wanting to raise her arm and refuse his caress, but she was held even tighter. She looked up at him with a somewhat innocent expression.

  "What does Director Chiang think about the attempted assassination of Mayor Qin last month?" a certain official asked, smiling as he raised his wine glass to Jiang Tianyue.

  Jiang Tiankuai held Tang Kexin tightly in his arms, grasping the wine glass and swirling the liquid inside. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke in a measured tone: "In the political arena, power struggles are inevitable, with many overt and covert attacks. However, Mayor Qin, as a student of the Premier, has received widespread acclaim for both his governance and personal integrity. I think this incident is not targeted at him personally. For now, it's still unclear what really happened, so I won't make any guesses."

  "It's said that he was assassinated because of the underwater hotel project of President Chiang, and Premier had to clarify the rumors, so he specially arranged yesterday's charity performance. It can be seen that the Premier is very fond of President Chiang..." one official said with a smile.

  Chiang Tien-lai smiled lightly and said, "Regardless of whether it's politics or business, being able to stimulate the country's economy for long-term growth is the Premier's great expectation for us. As for the groundless rumors, I've always believed that clear conscience will prevail."

  "Of course, Director Chiang is as rich as a country and would never take Mayor Qin seriously." Someone took a stand, then several men smiled and clinked their glasses together again.

  Tang Ke Xin leaned into his arms, watching a few men clink their glasses together and then drink the clear liquor in one gulp. She grew a bit anxious as she counted down the time, worried that Su Rui Qi wouldn't be able to find her and would worry about her.

  Jiang Tiankuai finished his wine, and his eyes sparkled as they landed on her anxious face. Without a word, he handed the empty cup to her. But Tang Qingci choked.

  "Huh?" Tang Ke Xin was somewhat perplexed, looking at the empty cup in his hand!

  Jiang Tiankuai gave her another cold look.

  Tang Ke Xin looked at him a bit strangely again, then saw several 'girls' across from her, smiling and holding wine bottles to pour for the officials. She also nimbly picked up a wine bottle and poured a full cup of wine for Jiang Tian Kuai.

  Jiang Tiankuai still held onto that cup of wine, motionless as he stared at her.

  Tang Ke Xin blinked her big eyes again, looking at him with some confusion, not understanding his intention.

  An official opposite her smiled and said, "Miss, don't you know the rules here? The president has already had three cups, now it's time to drink a 'cross' cup with you. This is one of our ways of entertaining! Why aren't you drinking quickly? This is President Jiang showing favor to you."

  "Ah?" Tang Ke Xin's face suddenly turned red, looking at Jiang Tian Kuai's firm eyes and the elegant demeanor of his cold and refined appearance, she made a bitter face, thinking, what's so fun about drinking "cross-cup" wine?

  "Girl, hurry up! We've all had a drink!" An official looked at her with an even more amusing smile and said: "You can't be accompanying Chairman Chiang for the first time, can you? Getting drunk on the first try is quite something!"

  Tang Ke Xin forced a smile, then looked at Jiang Tian Kuai again. He was still holding his cup and staring at her. She was being pushed to the wall by the ducks, helplessly sighing, and had no choice but to pick up the small wine cup in front of her, turning around to look at Jiang Tian Kuai...

  Jiang Tiankuai didn't make a sound, but leaned forward, raising the cup in his hand...

  Tang Ke Xin also helplessly leaned forward, the two of them looked at each other for a moment before finally stretching out their hands to clink arms, then together downed the clear wine in their hands.

  "Good! Haha... " Several officials immediately applauded and praised.

  Tang Ke Xin finished the clear wine, then looked at Jiang Tian Kuai in surprise as he also downed his clear wine in one gulp. He stared intensely at her, his scorching gaze seeming to carry a hint of poison that could capture one's soul. Her face flushed red as she casually opened his hand.

  Jiang Tiankuai also silently put down his cup, but stretched out his hand to hold Tang Kexin again, continuing to chat with a certain official about some political and economic matters. At this time, the sound of knocking on the door rang out, a black-clad bodyguard quickly walked in, then came to the ear of the official, said something, their faces slightly changed, and immediately said to Jiang Tiankuai: "Sorry, President Jiang, something urgent has come up, we may need to leave first. Today is an insult, another day will be made up with wine."

  Jiang Tiankuai listened and then smiled: "If Officer Liu has something urgent, let's end it here for today."

  Everyone bid each other farewell and stood up, Tang Ke Xin also hastily stood up, wanting to quickly walk out, but her arm was strongly pulled by someone, she stumbled back into Jiang Tian Kuai's arms, looking up at him in surprise.

  Jiang Tiankuai quietly took Tang Ke Xin's small hand and tucked it into his arm, before lowering his head to coldly stare at her.

  Tang Ke Xin looked at him with a bitter face again, but her small hands involuntarily hooked around his arm and leaned against his side.

  Jiang Tiankuai walked out of the private room with Tang Kexin and other officials, chatting and laughing about today's pleasant meal. The Japanese restaurant owner, dressed in a suitable kimono, led three waiters to bow 90 degrees towards them and said: "Guests, you are leaving."

  An official stood still, chatting with the familiar boss, Tang Ke Xin was anxious to turn her head and look for Su Rui Qi's figure, Jiang Tian Kuai felt her abnormality, quickly stretched out his hand, held her slender waist tightly, and let her lean against him.

  "You..." Tang Ke Xin leaned into Jiang Tian Kuai's arms, feeling somewhat uncomfortable. She tried to shift her body, but he held her even tighter. She really had no choice but to lift up her head and look at Jiang Tian Kuai, saying in a low voice: "General... General Manager... I really can't stay here, I still have friends..."

  Jiang Tiankuai suddenly turned around, holding her tightly in his arms again, lowering his head, lightly 'kissing' her earlobe, before saying softly: "I'm telling you, the person in front of you is a high-ranking national official. Do you know how dangerous it was for you to barge into the private room like that? Those secrets, if you heard even half a sentence, could bring about deadly consequences! If you don't want to be Jiang Tiankuai's 'woman' now, you can leave! But don't blame me for not warning you, I won't always save you! You also won't always be so lucky!!"

  Tang Ke Xin's heart turned cold, recalling the officials from earlier and their nonchalant attitude when mentioning the shooting incident. Her body suddenly went limp in Jiang Tian Kuai's arms, scared to the point of holding her breath.

  Jiang Tiankuai looked up, holding Tang Keyin, and saw that several officials had already greeted the boss's wife. He smiled and left, also supporting Tang Keyin, who was already scared out of her wits, as they walked out of the Japanese restaurant. Outside, various government vehicles were waiting, having been prepared for some time. Jiang Tiankuai shook hands with them, smiling and saying goodbye before turning to see the driver opening the Rolls-Royce door, which stopped beside him. Jiang Tiankuai held Keyin, silently getting into the back seat, then pulled her into his arms, gently kissing her hair, before letting the driver close the car door. He turned his head to look out the window at the officials and smiled again, indicating goodbye...

  Tang Ke Xin was startled, her heart racing in his arms, she lifted her head and happened to see Jiang Tian Kuai lower his head. Only then did he look at himself with a face full of blame. Her face turned red, earlier wanting to break free from his embrace, but he held onto her body, coldly saying: "If three years ago, you had been so aware, it would have been better."

  Tang Ke Xin didn't dare to make another sound, she only felt Jiang Tian Kuai holding her tightly in his arms, leaning into his solid chest. She blinked her eyes, but still looked out the window with some attachment, wondering if that familiar figure was there.

  The black Land Rover SUV shone with a metallic luster in the sunlight.

  Suri held the steering wheel, looking at the Rolls-Royce in the rearview mirror, driving in the opposite direction. Just now, he had indeed seen Tang Ke Xin leaning on Jiang Tian Kuai's chest, walking out together, and then embracing each other before getting into the Rolls-Royce. He even saw Jiang Tian Kuai gently kiss her hair, but Suri didn't quite understand the situation. He just sat in the car, letting a gentle breeze brush against his face.

  The phone rang again at this time, Su Ruiqi picked up the phone and saw a call from home. He calmly pressed it away, closed his eyes, leaned back in his chair, and took a slight breath.

  Rolls-Royce's car continued to speed along the road.

  Jiang Tiankuai only let go of Tang Kexin after making sure the road was safe, then sat down beside her with a gloomy face, adjusting his suit and even dusting off his clothes.

  Tang Ke Xin looked at this person.

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