The entirety of Cao Kefei's mind was now consumed with finding a way to spend a passionate night with this handsome and adorable young man. She desperately wanted to know what it would be like when a man who could stir her so profoundly just by stroking her head finally made love to her.

Though Li Yundong had conceded defeat, the young man remained frustratingly elusive, never directly responding to her heavily provocative remarks.

Just as the food arrived, a thought struck Cao Kefei. She summoned the waiter and, without asking Li Yundong’s preference, ordered two bottles of Wuliangye.

Li Yundong stared, stammering, "Two bottles of Wuliangye? Your capacity must be terrifying."

Cao Kefei cast him a sidelong glance. "Of course, for both of us to drink!"

Li Yundong managed a wry smile. "I don't actually drink."

Cao Kefei rested both hands on the table, resting her chin on the back of her hands. She leaned slightly forward, exhaling a breath as fragrant as orchids, and chuckled, "How can a real man not know how to drink?"

Li Yundong considered it. "One bottle should be enough then, this is strong liquor!"

Cao Kefei beamed. "It's fine. We'll see about finishing it later."

Li Yundong was left speechless, thinking: She's paying anyway, why should I worry about her saving money?

Little did he know that Cao Kefei’s sole focus was getting him drunk enough to pounce on him.

Soon, the two bottles of Wuliangye arrived—and they were the premium 68-proof variety. Even for a man, two glasses of that would surely lead to disorientation!

Cao Kefei popped one open and poured a glass full for herself, using a teacup that held a generous four liang (about 200ml).

Li Yundong winced, watching. "Manager Cao, are you drinking this like water? Can you handle it?"

Cao Kefei let out a hearty laugh, declaring smugly, "Do you know that back in the day, I was known as the Maiden Immortal of Wine, one who never fell after a thousand cups?"

Having grown more familiar with Cao Kefei, Li Yundong felt comfortable enough to loosen his tongue. He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and grinned. "Forgive my ignorance, Manager Cao, you truly are a Taoist Master. Please allow me to pay my respects."

Cao Kefei theatrically raised her cup, mimicking the bravado of martial arts heroes from movies, and said in a gruff voice, "I, your humble servant, shall drink first to show my respect. Young hero, please feel free!"

Saying this, she tilted her head back and downed the entire cup of high-proof liquor in one long gulp.

Li Yundong was stunned speechless. "Damn, you have a massive capacity! Hey, slow down, don't let your heart act up again!"

After the shot of strong liquor, a flush immediately bloomed across Cao Kefei’s face. Her eyes seemed to shimmer with spring water, her lower lids glistening, and a seductive, radiant blush spread across her neck and chest. She giggled, "If my heart acts up, don't I have you here?"

She then shot him a dazzling, flirtatious glance.

If Li Yundong hadn't spent so much time around the naturally enchanting Su Chan, he might have already been thoroughly seduced and subdued by this mature woman. His heart skipped a beat, and his gaze instinctively darted away.

Seeing Li Yundong become slightly uncomfortable, Cao Kefei assumed he was just shy and smiled. "I’ve had mine, don't you feel obligated to have a little?"

Li Yundong had never touched alcohol and had no idea how he would react. He gave a faint, pained smile. "I really don't know how to drink."

With her ulterior motives in mind, Cao Kefei urged him on relentlessly. She giggled sweetly, "It’s okay, just drink with your eyes closed. The first time is always a bit awkward!"

She then let out an overtly suggestive, knowing laugh.

Li Yundong inwardly sighed. What kind of executive is this, on my very first day? And she keeps saying such nonsensical things.

Li Yundong thought to himself that he already felt guilty leaving Su Chan alone at home; if he went back completely drunk, he would be utterly heartless.

Li Yundong offered every polite refusal, and Cao Kefei responded with every persuasive tactic, when suddenly, a voice cut in from nearby: "Oh, isn't that Manager Cao?"

Li Yundong and Cao Kefei both turned to look. Standing before them was a middle-aged man impeccably dressed in a suit. Although his features were respectable, his gaze constantly lingered on Cao Kefei’s full, ample chest.

The moment Cao Kefei spotted the man, a flicker of disgust crossed her eyes, but she quickly masked it with a warm smile. "Well, if it isn't Manager Zhao. What a coincidence, are you dining here too?"

Manager Zhao gestured toward several other men in suits behind him. "I’m here with a few clients to discuss some business. I didn't expect to run into you." He then looked at Li Yundong. "And who is this?"

Cao Kefei pointed to Manager Zhao for Li Yundong. "This is Zhao Yougen, the head of Guotai Electronics in the city." Then, she turned to Zhao Yougen. "This is Li Yundong, a college graduate who just started working at Yin Mengfan Company today."

Upon hearing Li Yundong was a college student, a trace of contempt flashed in Zhao Yougen’s eyes. He didn't extend a hand for a shake, merely offering a cool nod before turning back to Cao Kefei, his smile instantly becoming warm again. "Manager Cao, what a coincidence. Why don't we dine together?"

Cao Kefei cursed inwardly: Zhao Yougen, you garbage heap, get away from me! You're interrupting my mission to seduce this guy!

While cursing internally, she maintained her smile. "That might not be appropriate. Our dishes have already arrived, and besides, you are meeting with clients. It wouldn't be right for me to interfere, would it?"

Seeing her refusal, a flicker of displeasure and annoyance crossed Zhao Yougen's eyes. He didn't press the matter, but after shaking hands with Cao Kefei, he took one last greedy look at the valley between her breasts before turning to leave.

Cao Kefei maintained her smile until Zhao Yougen and his group disappeared into a private room. Once they were out of sight, she sat down, her expression darkening. She pulled out a wet wipe from her small purse and vigorously scrubbed her hand.

Li Yundong noticed Cao Kefei’s shift in mood and wisely kept quiet, focusing on picking at the food on the table by himself.

After wiping her hand for a while, Cao Kefei suddenly lost all desire to flirt with Li Yundong, sighing with genuine weariness. In a voice laced with the bitterness of experience, she said, "Xiao Li, allow me the liberty of calling you 'younger brother.' Seeing me driving such a fine car, adorned in jewels, and running a company, you might think I live a glamorous life. But who knows the hardship involved?"

"Take someone like that Manager Zhao. Even though he's not my superior, I still have to smile politely and play nice, because people in my line of work desperately lack money! And they have more than enough. They are all potential investors, you see. So, no matter how disgusting a man is, I have to endure it. If I feel anger or grievance inside, who can I vent to?" Cao Kefei smiled bitterly. "Ah, your big sister has had a truly hard life all these years!" Cao Kefei sighed mournfully, her eyes growing red.

Li Yundong offered no response, simply listening quietly.

Cao Kefei poured herself another drink and drank alone with a bitter smile. "When I first entered this business, I couldn't drink a single drop. But now, I've drunk myself into a state of illness, and I can't quit! The worst part is, even if I wanted to quit, I couldn't! Because in this industry, if you can't hold your liquor, how can you survive? Those men only think about getting you drunk so they can take advantage of you!"

Drinking heavily while venting her frustrations, Cao Kefei quickly grew tipsy. After another glass, with the accumulated bitterness and pain finding an outlet in Li Yundong—a young man so different yet so instantly appealing to her—her tightly closed heart flung open, and she poured out everything she held inside.

Sipping her drink and complaining, she was quite drunk now. Her eyes became hazy as she looked at Li Yundong, smiling softly and chuckling, "You men are all the same. The sight of a beautiful woman makes you lose your soul, desperate to burrow right into her clothes. Are you the same, too?"

Li Yundong had been listening to Cao Kefei recount her arduous journey of establishing a company from scratch, and he couldn't help but feel a measure of respect for this powerful woman who had overcome so much hardship. He reached out and gently took the cup from her hand. "Manager Cao, you’re drunk."

Cao Kefei giggled and tried to snatch the cup back. "Nonsense! Look how clearly I'm speaking, how could I be drunk? Hey, give it back to me, I’m going to get angry!"

Li Yundong smiled, hiding the cup behind his back. "No, you can’t drink any more."

Cao Kefei pouted. "Why are you so bossy, just like all the other men? I'm not drunk! If you don't believe me, smell my breath!" Saying this, she suddenly moved close to Li Yundong’s seat and flung herself into his arms like a burning flame.

Li Yundong was startled and instinctively reached out to push her away. But as his hand made contact, it landed squarely on the soft, full expanse of her chest. The moment his warm, strong hand brushed against her skin, the mature woman seemed to dissolve into a pool of warmth, almost melting into his embrace.

Cao Kefei gripped Li Yundong’s hand, preventing him from withdrawing it from her chest. Ignoring their public location, she giggled with the satisfied air of someone caught in a joyous transgression. "See? You’ve finally shown your true colors! You pretend to be so upright on the surface, but you’re just like all those other awful men, only thinking about naughty things!"

Even the usually unflappable Li Yundong began to panic. He stammered, "I, I didn't mean to."

Cao Kefei, tipsy and giddy, laughed. "Stop explaining. Even if you are as lecherous as those other awful men, I, your sister, don't like those awful men. I like you. If you want to do something bad, hee hee, I'll let you do it, okay?"

With that, she deliberately leaned her soft chest further into his hand.