Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 205: Giving You Face, But You Don’t Want It

Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Giving You Face, But You Don’t Want It

In the private room.

All there were sounds of mockery.

Listening to the ear-piercing taunts.

Ning Mengyao struggled to suppress the rage in her heart.

Women in the workplace were already at a disadvantage.

Especially when dealing with such unbearable men, the only option was to endure silently.

After all, the loan project was in the hands of Xu Dejun.

It’s not that he could necessarily determine the outcome.

But as the person directly in charge, he had plenty of ways to delay the process.

Yet the Ning Group couldn’t afford to wait much longer.

"Mr. Xu, are you saying that as long as I finish this bottle, our loan will be processed?"

Ning Mengyao glanced at the Moutai in front of her.

She had already drunk too much.

If she really drank anymore, she’d probably need to go to the hospital to get her stomach pumped.

"Correct, as long as Mr. Ning is happy, then I’m happy, and this bottle being finished means the loan can be sorted within three days. Otherwise, you know the efficiency of the bank; a delay of three to five months is normal, right?"

Xu Dejun squinted his eyes, smiling as he watched Ning Mengyao.

Regardless of whether she drank or not,

She certainly wouldn’t be able to leave this place tonight.

"Mr. Xu, let’s not forget, the Ning Group’s stocks have been on the rise, and I believe the banks have already heard about the acquisition. We are considered a prime asset."

Clenching her teeth, Ning Mengyao ultimately didn’t dare pick up the glass.

After all, she had just overdrank a few days ago.

The lesson was still vivid in her memory.

But now, she couldn’t get past this obstacle.

"Mr. Ning, are you implying that without our bank, there are others willing to provide you with a loan?"

With shrewd cunning, Xu Dejun narrowed his eyes, "But don’t forget, even for the best of assets, the process of review and assessment takes at least three months. Can the Ning Group’s capital really last that long? And do you really think I got to my position for nothing?"

As his tone grew more intense, Xu Dejun stood up.

He walked over to Ning Mengyao’s side.

"The heads of credit departments at all four major banks are my good brothers. If I just give them a call, do you think you’d have any hope for a loan in the next six months?"

Xu Dejun’s sneer made Ning Mengyao tense all over.

She had long known that the Xu family, although minor, had deep roots in the banking sector.

From top to bottom, dozens of them were middle management at the four major banks.

"Mr. Xu... I really can’t drink anymore. If you’re not satisfied... shall I find someone else to drink with you?"

Clenching her teeth, Ning Mengyao still swallowed her pride in the end.

As she spoke, she picked up the mobile phone on the table.

At times like this, only Lin Fan’s drinking capacity could match hers.

"Mr. Ning, what kind of person do you take me for?"

Unexpectedly, Xu Dejun grabbed her wrist,

Thwarting her attempt to make a call.

"Do you think I lack company for drinking? I gave you the honor of accompanying me. If you want to switch, then I might as well switch too."

Xu Dejun’s cold laugh sent chills down Ning Mengyao’s spine.

In a rush, she withdrew her hand, fully realizing his malicious intentions.

If she drank today, she would be unable to guarantee her own safety.

But if she refused, it would mean thoroughly offending him,

And the loan would be out of the question.

"Mr. Xu, this loan is meant to be a win-win situation, why insist on making it difficult for me?"

Ning Mengyao truly couldn’t understand why Xu Dejun was giving her a hard time.

"Win-win? Mr. Ning, are you thinking too simply?"

Xu Dejun said with a cold smile as he rubbed his fingers together.

"Securing the loan profits your company, disbursing the loan shows the bank’s competence, yet I’m just a poor office worker watching tens and hundreds of millions go through my hands, without a dime landing in my pocket. So, it’s you who win, not me. In other words, there are plenty out there who want loans; do you think I can’t find others to give my money to?"

"Mr. Xu, what exactly do you want then?"

Ning Mengyao pursed her lips.

It was no longer about drinking.

He was clearly being deliberately difficult.

"I see it very simply, either you drink, or we’ll find another day... or you can just wait for the group to go bankrupt. But I believe that even by then, Mr. Ning will still be able to thrive on his good looks, and I’ll be sure to visit often!"

Xu Dejun laughed with unrestrained arrogance.

The other people around also followed with flattering laughter.

Only Ning Mengyao was biting her teeth tightly.

This guy had been deliberately targeting her from the beginning.

Yet as the creditor, she had no chance to fight back.

"Fine, I’ll drink this, but let’s be clear, if I finish drinking, there will be no further objections to the loan, right?"

Ning Mengyao grabbed the bottle.

Frowning, she looked at Xu Dejun.

Although this guy’s words were hardly trustworthy,

they were her only remaining hope.

No matter how slim, she had to try.

Because she really had no other way out.

"The thing I admire most in life is a woman of valor. If Mr. Ning can finish the drink, I promise you, there will be no problem," Xu Dejun assured as he reached out to touch Ning Mengyao’s smooth shoulder.

He struggled to suppress the smirk at the corner of his mouth.

Looking at the determined Ning Mengyao.

If this bottle of liquor went down.

She would absolutely become a puppet at the mercy of others.

Then, they could play however they wanted.

"Alright, I’ll drink!"

Dodging the other’s pervy hand on instinct,

Ning Mengyao had made up her mind.

As long as she drank it down, she’d immediately head for the door.

By the time the alcohol kicked in, she should already be at the doorstep.

Then she could call Lin Fan for help.

"Bang!"

But just as she was prepared to fight desperately,

The private room door was suddenly kicked open.

Lin Fan, standing in the doorway with a cold smirk, walked in.

"What kind of liquor is this that it requires a locked door? Is it that shameful?"

"Who are you? What do you want!"

Just as Ning Mengyao was about to fall into Xu Dejun’s grasp,

this guy violently interrupted.

Xu Dejun glared in anger.

He glared fiercely at the approaching Lin Fan.

"I’m Mr. Ning’s assistant. She can’t drink much, so I’ll drink this bottle for her with you," Lin Fan said as he snatched the wine bottle from Ning Mengyao’s hand.

Lin Fan looked over at Xu Dejun with indifference.

"What are you, even? What makes you think you have the right to drink with me?" Xu Dejun said through gritted teeth.

This guy’s arrival had spoiled his big plans.

"What, are you being given face and refusing it now?" Lin Fan said with a cold face.

His eyes were filled with chill.

"Lin Fan, let it go!"

Ning Mengyao quickly grabbed his arm.

She was in no position to offend anyone, as she was the one in need.

Even if she couldn’t get what she asked for, she definitely couldn’t afford to offend. The consequences would be quite troublesome.

"Do you really think drinking this liquor will make him help you? Don’t be naive, this guy has been deceiving you from the start. As far as I know, he has already signed a report this afternoon, identifying Ning Group as a non-performing asset and rejecting the unfreeze request. So forget about drinking, even sleeping with him would be useless," Lin Fan said with a cold laugh. "So, for such an animal, there’s no need to be nice."