Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System-Chapter 498 - 455: Targeted!

"My intention is to reach an agreement with your group on the wheel hub business for the Nuclear Car. I kindly ask President Li to take some time to visit and evaluate us.

I mentioned earlier, I’m a straightforward person, so I won’t say much in terms of gratitude—it’s all in the drink. President Li, here’s to you, I’ll finish this in one go."

This remark, in fact, wasn’t problematic at all; it just wasn’t suitable for the current setting.

In a different setting, saying something like this wouldn’t seem out of line, no matter who was present.

After all, the words were quite polite, and even if the counterpart were the vice president of the Nuclear Group, this wouldn’t be considered rude.

However, in the current situation, it was indeed inappropriate.

This wasn’t due to the fact that it was a celebration party.

Rather, just earlier, Li Huiqun had clearly expressed that he wouldn’t allow his subordinates to drink.

Yet suddenly, someone stood up to toast Li Huiqun, which was akin to giving him a direct slap to the face.

It’s unclear whether this guy was genuinely slow to react or simply hadn’t thought it through.

Or if he deliberately did this to slap Li Huiqun in the face in front of everyone.

In any case, everyone at the table was momentarily stunned.

They couldn’t understand what this guy was thinking, or why he would propose a toast under such circumstances.

It’s true, even in the current situation, it’s acceptable to seize the opportunity to discuss business cooperation.

After all, the other’s status is so high, it’s usually impossible to meet, so it’s understandable to talk about cooperation when possible.

But under no circumstance should that final line, "I toast you," be included.

Or if Li Huiqun were holding a glass to toast, saying this would be fine.

Thankfully, through years of practice, Li Huiqun had developed a good demeanor.

Although he might not have Lin Yi’s skill of remaining impassive, he wasn’t far off.

Watching the glass stretched toward him, Li Huiqun’s face slowly showed a faint smile:

"Hehe, okay. Rest assured, I will focus on your company’s developments, and if there’s a possibility for cooperation, we’ll notify you at the earliest."

However, after saying this, he didn’t reach for the glass in front of him, nor did he plan to drink it.

As long as he said the right words and answered them, it wouldn’t be impolite.

But as for drinking with them, clearly, Li Huiqun wouldn’t do that.

After all, he had just mentioned that rule earlier, and if he raised his glass now, it wouldn’t just represent him alone. People might think that Nuclear Group was immature.

That might alter people’s perceptions of the Nuclear Group and lessen the respect and awe they have for it.

Yes, respect and awe.

In their minds, facing the Nuclear Group was akin to looking up to a towering presence.

No matter the field, stepping into it meant reaching its pinnacle.

Li Huiqun’s attitude made everyone around nod slightly, and no one found it inappropriate.

However, it seemed like President Chen of Baolun Industry might have had too much to drink, or for whatever reason.

After tilting back his glass of liquor, he didn’t set the glass down and sit, but held the empty glass while gazing at Li Huiqun with a smile.

Although he said nothing, it was evident he was waiting for the other to drink too.

This scene left the people around, who had just begun to breathe easy, speechless again.

They thought, why doesn’t this guy know how to be considerate? The other party had already given him an out and responded, which was already very kind to him.

Yet he kept pressing, so what exactly was this attitude?

Did he really think that with his capability, he could stand on equal footing with the other?

Could he really disregard the other’s presence?

He shouldn’t forget that Baolun Industry, with its total assets, amounted to merely about 2 billion, not even enough to cover the taxes paid by Nuclear Group in a year!

The smallest company under the Nuclear Group would far exceed that total, perhaps ten times over, or more.

One wonders if this guy’s head is in the clouds.

Looking at Li Huiqun again, though feeling displeased internally, his face remained expressionless.

"Hehe, President Chen has a great capacity for alcohol, but there are too many guests today. My capacity is truly limited, so I’ll take a beer instead. I hope no one minds."

With that, he picked up a bottle of beer from beside Zhou Shen, pouring himself a glass.

The people around, while showing no expression on their faces, couldn’t help but feel a bit disdainful internally.

Yes, disdainful.