Eternal Love: The Billionaire's Relentless Pursuit-Chapter 208 - 201: Leng Yichen’s Punishment (Part 1)

The dinner party became more lively with the arrival of Leng Yichen, but Bai Yiran felt a bit uncomfortable. She always felt that Leng Yichen’s gaze was sweeping over her like a venomous snake, making her uneasy.

"Come on, Yiran, let’s toast Mr. Leng together." Yao Zhiqing reached out and tugged Bai Yiran’s arm, and the dazed Bai Yiran was suddenly pulled up by Yao Zhiqing.

Helplessly, Bai Yiran raised her glass of water and took a symbolic sip.

Yao Zhiqing didn’t say anything, but her husband was dissatisfied, speaking in an irritatingly bureaucratic tone, "Little Bai, that’s not right. How can you use water to toast Mr. Leng?"

Bai Yiran was taken aback, looking at her glass of water and then at Yao Zhiqing. She thought Yao Zhiqing would plead for her, as Yao Zhiqing knew she didn’t drink alcohol. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

However, today was different. Yao Zhiqing smiled, acting as if she hadn’t understood Bai Yiran’s gaze.

Bai Yiran sighed inwardly, realizing they were business people. Was she still hoping Yao Zhiqing would protect her?

"Come on, Little Bai, let me pour you some!" Yao Zhiqing’s husband fetched a glass for Bai Yiran and filled it halfway with liquor.

Bai Yiran looked at the liquor, feeling cold; with her alcohol tolerance, if she drank this half glass of liquor, she would probably vomit on the spot.

Seeing Bai Yiran hesitant, Yao Zhiqing’s husband felt slightly embarrassed and his tone became more forceful, "Little Bai! Toast Mr. Leng now!"

Bai Yiran looked at Leng Yichen. The man just stared at her motionlessly, with a playful expression.

For a moment, the atmosphere at the dining table became a bit awkward. Everyone’s attention was entirely focused on Bai Yiran.

In the eyes of these so-called successful people, Bai Yiran was a foolish woman who couldn’t seize opportunities or navigate the social maze. Asking her to toast Leng Yichen was obviously giving her a chance to get closer to him. If she gained Leng Yichen’s favor, she might transform from a sparrow into a phoenix.

Yao Zhiqing’s husband’s face had turned extremely dark, and Yao Zhiqing’s expression wasn’t good either. She felt somewhat resentful toward Bai Yiran. She knew Bai Yiran didn’t drink, but she didn’t understand why, given the situation, Bai Yiran couldn’t make a sacrifice for the company.

Only Bai Yiran knew in her heart that it wasn’t so much Yao Zhiqing’s husband making things difficult for her, but rather Leng Yichen punishing her.

Bai Yiran immediately smiled, steadily raising her glass, "Mr. Leng, I toast to you!"

After speaking, Bai Yiran tilted her head back and drained the glass in one gulp.

Leng Yichen watched Bai Yiran’s bold gesture, furrowing his brow.

After drinking, Bai Yiran placed the glass on the table, that burning sensation traveled from her throat straight to her stomach. She repeatedly swallowed to make herself feel better, grabbing the water glass and drinking all the water, yet she still couldn’t calm the upheaval in her stomach.

Seeing Bai Yiran drink, Yao Zhiqing’s expression improved. Her husband’s dark face finally cleared up, and he cheerfully poured Bai Yiran another half glass of liquor, "Little Bai, toast Mr. Leng again, hoping for future cooperation opportunities."

Bai Yiran furrowed her brow. What did that man take her for? A drinking companion? Or someone for sale?

The most ironic part was that the target was none other than Leng Yichen, her ex-husband!

Yao Zhiqing’s husband casually draped his hand over Bai Yiran’s shoulder, shoving the glass back into her hand once more.

Leng Yichen looked at the hand resting on Bai Yiran’s shoulder, his eyebrows knitting even tighter.