Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 353 Enjoy life to the fullest when things are going well, for a beauty's schemes are ha

The night is fading.

Completely drunk, Zhao Ruilong staggered out of the elevator.

Two guards stayed close by, ready to help him at any time.

"You two don't need to stick so close to me, I'm not drunk yet!"

Zhong Xiaoai, who was leading the way, turned her head and said:

"Even if you didn't drink a full pound tonight, you've still had at least eight ounces. It's better to be careful!"

Did I drink that much?

Zhao Ruilong hiccuped and frowned as he asked.

At this moment, his mind was still clear, but his legs seemed to be a little unresponsive.

"Of course there is!"

As Zhang Xiaoxue stepped out of the elevator, she said in an annoyed tone:

"Even though you used a small cup and only drank a little at a time, so many people still toasted you, and you drank every single one of them!"

Zhao Ruilong waved his hand with a smile.

"Oh, I'm so happy!"

"Everyone, give Zhao Ruilong some face!"

"Not only did they come from afar to show their support, but they also ordered so many cars!"

"If I don't join everyone for a good drink tonight, people will say I'm not loyal!"

Zhang Xiaoxue let out a soft sigh.

"Our country's drinking culture really needs to be changed."

"The strong use coercion to make others drink in order to demonstrate their authority and control. The weak use self-destructive drinking to express their loyalty and obedience."

"Even if there is no distinction between the strong and the weak, if it is simply a joyful celebration and an expression of gratitude, you have to drink to your heart's content, otherwise it is disrespectful and not loyal enough."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruilong suddenly stopped and turned around.

“You can call drinking culture a bad habit.”

“Countless power-money transactions, corruption, and organized crime all stem from drinking parties.”

"To combat corruption and promote integrity, we should introduce a strict ban on alcohol and prohibit public officials from engaging in unauthorized dining and drinking."

"But don't forget, I, Zhao Ruilong, am not a public official, and if I don't drink, how can I thank the guests for their trust and support?"

"Should I say thank you several times and bow, or sing a couple of songs to liven things up? I can't exactly kowtow to express my gratitude for everyone's kindness, can I?"

Zhang Xiaoxue chuckled.

"You big idiot, how could you even think of that!"

Even if you dared to kowtow, they wouldn't dare to accept it!

Zhao Ruilong laughed heartily.

As he walked forward, he said loudly:

"Drinking is an unavoidable part of life."

"Nothing expresses feelings better than sharing a glass of wine."

"Besides, didn't Li Bai say, 'When life is good, enjoy it to the fullest; don't let the golden goblet face the moon empty!'"

"I invested so much money and effort, and painstakingly persuaded so many organizations to work with me on the research and development."

"I know that investing in car manufacturing is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so it's impossible to say that there was no pressure along the way."

"Whether everyone is just giving me face or genuinely loves this car, and they've placed orders for over 12,000 vehicles, worth over 6 billion, don't you think I should have a drink with them?"

"Of course, of course! Hey, slow down!"

Zhang Xiaoxue nodded repeatedly and followed in small steps.

Although Zhao Ruilong gave a lot of introductions today, letting the guests know how he puts his heart into building cars.

However, simply watching videos or listening to introductions is obviously not as direct and intense as being there in person.

Zhang Xiaoxue personally visited Jingzhou, going to the laboratory, test track, and production workshop...

She witnessed firsthand how countless people worked tirelessly, day and night, to build this car perfectly.

From their conversation with Zhao Ruilong, it's clear that Zhao Ruilong didn't just give them a task and then ignore everything else.

On the contrary...

Engineers from various departments and teams can seek help from Zhao Ruilong if they encounter any intractable problems or difficulties while completing their tasks.

But what about Zhao Ruilong?

He was willing to contribute both money and effort, and even when he was in another city, he would bring his laptop with him so that he could respond to and handle various problems at any time.

Where is the air of a spoiled and carefree young master that one would expect from a top-tier noble family?

His efforts to build a good car naturally placed him under immense pressure.

After all, even if he is rich and powerful, he is Zhao Lichun's son.

It's not that just because a car is made, countless people must support it and buy it.

Nobody's money comes from thin air.

Even those who make money through shady businesses still face considerable risks, don't they?

If you want people to actually spend their money to support you, you can't just rely on power and connections.

Moreover, the Land Rover M9 is a domestically produced new energy vehicle that emphasizes technological luxury.

It's a new brand, a new model, and the price isn't cheap.

Will we be able to win recognition and secure orders?

Before this, Zhao Ruilong certainly wasn't sure either.

They have now secured more than 10,000 orders, but even though some orders were later cancelled, only a few thousand were ultimately delivered.

For Zhao Ruilong, who is aiming to enter the high-end luxury market with his first foray into the new energy vehicle sector, this is already a significant achievement.

Producing and delivering so many vehicles is enough to allow the entire supply chain to work together seamlessly, gradually reducing costs, significantly shortening production cycles, and making the processes more mature...

Most importantly, strong sales can greatly boost the confidence of everyone involved in research and development testing.

This will give them enough confidence to believe that, under Zhao Ruilong's guidance and support, the people of China can not only build good cars, but also make them technologically advanced, fashionable, and world-class!

In this life, confidence is more important than anything else!

Only when people have confidence can they possess a tenacious fighting spirit and unleash unprecedented creativity.

Otherwise, if one becomes discouraged and loses all fighting spirit, even the most capable person will eventually fall into despair.

Even if it's just stock trading, isn't the most important thing for the stock market confidence?

Only when enough people firmly believe that the market will rise can the stock market truly thrive.

Otherwise, if confidence is lost, it would be strange if the market didn't crash.

Think about it this way.

Having secured orders for over 10,000 vehicles, Zhao Ruilong finally felt a significant reduction in pressure and could breathe a sigh of relief.

On such a joyous day, even if I don't drink to my heart's content with the guests, I must at least have a few drinks with the many investors to celebrate.

In the end, we still have to drink it, right?

"We're here! Don't go any further!"

Zhong Xiaoai's reminder made Zhao Ruilong stop in his tracks and also brought Zhang Xiaoxue back to her senses.

"Reached?"

Zhao Ruilong stared as he approached, and only after clearly seeing the room number did he reach for his room key.

As a result, he took out the room key, but didn't hold it properly and it fell to the ground.

Zhang Xiaoxue and Zhong Xiaoai both quickly bent down to pick up the room key.

But how could their reaction speed be faster than Zhao Ruilong's guards?

The door opened and the lights came on.

Zhao Ruilong narrowed his eyes slightly.

"You all go back!"

"I'll wash up and go to bed. Let's go back!"

After waving his hand, Zhao Ruilong, feeling dizzy and as if he were walking on cotton, slowly walked into the room.

Both guards turned and left, but Zhang Xiaoxue suddenly spoke up:

"Xiao Ai, you can go downstairs now. There are still many guests downstairs who need your help!"

"how about you?"

Zhong Xiaoai blurted out the question directly.

Zhang Xiaoxue was slightly taken aback.

“Me? He’s drunk like this, he can’t be left without someone to take care of him.”

“Look, he’s walking unsteadily now. I have to keep an eye on him and wait until he falls asleep before I go.”

Zhong Xiaoai was stunned and embarrassed.

He couldn't help but think to himself.

Zhao Ruilong's trip to Yanjing this time was not even accompanied by his beautiful secretary, Qin Shuang.

If you, Zhang Xiaoxue, want to take advantage of this situation, you might as well just say so.

Why bother making excuses?

Zhao Ruilong was drunk.

But he hasn't reached the point of being unconscious and needing care.

He was able to walk back from the banquet hall without anyone's help and could still speak clearly.

I just need to wash up quickly and lie down on the bed. Do I really need you, Zhang Xiaoxue, to come with me?

I don't know why...

Having seen through Zhang Xiaoxue's little scheme, Zhong Xiaoai suddenly felt a pang of sadness.

It feels like having a beloved possession snatched away right in front of you, and you're powerless to stop it.

"Strange, could it be that I've fallen for Zhao Ruilong?"

"So Zhang Xiaoxue's decision to stay here makes me feel like my love has been stolen away, which makes me feel bad?"

Zhong Xiaoai was still in a daze.

Zhang Xiaoxue had already quickly entered the room.

"What are you doing lying on the sofa? Go to the bedroom if you want to sleep!"

"I don't want to sleep yet, I want to sit for a while. Ugh... where's my cigarette?"

"Do you have it in your backpack? Let me look for it for you."

"There's definitely smoke, but probably no lighter."

"Huh? What should I do? I don't smoke, and I don't have a lighter on me!"

"No need to look anymore, it's all right here, haha!"

……

Zhong Xiaoai peeked out.

Zhao Ruilong leaned back on the sofa and lit a cigarette.

Zhang Xiaoxue, on the other hand, was busy getting cups and pouring water.

Look at her attentive and virtuous appearance, she doesn't seem like the eldest princess of Linjiang at all.

She is clearly a virtuous wife and loving mother who is busy taking care of her husband after he comes home from socializing.

this moment.

Zhong Xiaoai felt a pang of sadness and a very unpleasant feeling.

I really wanted to rush in, take her place, and make Zhang Xiaoxue get out of here.

Unfortunately……

What is your identity?

His father, Zhong Zhengguo, has been arrested and imprisoned.

She is not yet divorced from her husband, Hou Liangping.

What right does a married woman without a prominent background have to compete with Zhang Xiaoxue?

Besides her illustrious background, Zhang Xiaoxue is also single.

Zhao Ruilong has many women around him, but he has never officially married anyone.

She stayed overnight in Zhao Ruilong's room, which became a popular story.

She hadn't even divorced Hou Liangping yet.

As a subordinate, spending the night in the boss's room would be a laughing stock if word got out.

Thinking of this, Zhong Xiaoai silently closed the door.

She bit her lip, trying to calm herself down.

"Given her background and education, even if she had feelings for Zhao Ruilong, they definitely wouldn't be together."

"She's the daughter of Zhang Jingchong, the Secretary of the Linjiang Provincial Government. If she marries Zhao Ruilong, who's surrounded by beautiful women, where will her father's reputation stand?"

"Besides, a female PhD with such a high level of education would have higher requirements for choosing a partner than the average person. It's impossible that she would knowingly follow Zhao Ruilong despite his philandering ways!"

Zhong Xiaoai walked towards the elevator, silently comforting herself.

And inside the room.

Watching Zhao Ruilong recline on the sofa, puffing on his cigarette.

Zhang Xiaoxue felt it was time to take advantage of Zhao Ruilong's drunkenness and ask him how he had managed to make money from abroad over the past two years.

This unsolved mystery has been troubling her for a long time.

But before asking the question, she decided to take a roundabout approach.

"Hey Ruilong, at the dinner, we were talking about how, after China joined the WTO, more and more foreign companies are entering the country. Faced with increasingly fierce competition, why did you say that improving corporate management is the top priority?"