<h4>Chapter 1403: Chapter 1416</h4>
Looking at a closet full of gender-neutral clothing, either casual and really hasn’t one decent piece to wear for such an asion, she wonders how she got through these five years.
With no choice, she has to seek external help. One call and Shen Jiaxin brings over her various dresses.
Mu Bingtong stares at the dressesid out on the bed by Shen Jiaxin, "I’m just going to dinner, isn’t this over the top?"
"Not over the top, I’m pregnant now, can’t wear any of these, see some still have tags." Shen Jiaxin picks up a bright red strapless jumpsuit and measures it against Mu Bingtong’s back.
"This one, go try it."
Mu Bingtong eyes the dress, feeling ufortable inside, let alone wearing it.
"Can I switch to another one?" Mu Bingtong grimaces, pinching the dress with her fingers as if it’s contaminated and keeps it far away.
"No! This one! Hurry and try." Shen Jiaxin pushes the reluctant Mu Bingtong into the restroom, "Quickly change, or you’ll be out of time."
Mu Bingtong has been inside for ten minutes withouting out, standing in front of the mirror, suddenly Shen Jiaxin opens the restroom door, nning to nag but upon seeing Mu Bingtong in the dress, stares at her in shock.
"Wow! Didn’t realize you could be so sexy," Shen Jiaxin approaches Mu Bingtong, looking at her in the mirror, nodding in satisfaction, moves all the hair in front of Mu Bingtong to the back, "See, curves in all the right ces, slightly visible tender white chest, long legs without an ounce of fat."
Mu Bingtong is amused by Shen Jiaxin’s captivating talk.
"Alright, it’s really not as exaggerated as you say, you see, there’s still a little belly fat, and it feels tight, breathing is hard."
Mu Bingtong pulls up a bit more, revealing the cleavage has her a bit unustomed.
"Let me put light makeup on you, tonight you are their queen, everyone will be smitten by you."
One hourter...
Mu Bingtong stands at the hotel entrance in high heels, anyone passing by, regardless of gender, turns their heads with a one hundred percent rate.
Her phone has rung several times, taking a deep breath, she finally answers it, the displeased voice of the manageres through.
"Mu Bingtong! You have ten minutes, if not, just pack up and leave!"
Mu Bingtong murmurs a quiet retort after hanging up, Shen Jiaxin repeatedly reminds her, she’s different now, can’t act like a tomboy tonight, she must be ady!
Standing before the designated room, Mu Bingtong takes a deep breath, ready to knock, the door opens from inside.
Inside are only four or five people, everyone’s expressions on seeing her are different, some are amazed, happy, or furrow their brows...
Chu Ge in a ck suit, with a blue ink tie, sits at the center of the table, eyes lowered listening intently to a middle-aged man, nodding in agreement.
Mu Bingtong sees his profile, her heart skips, heartbeat quickens.
The man opening the door is deeply attracted to Mu Bingtong’s appearance, making her feel a bit awkward, she clears her throat with a cough.
Only then does he snap back, awkwardly smiling, "Miss, who are you looking for?"
The room suddenly quiets down, everyone looks at Mu Bingtong outside, except Chu Ge does not look up.
The manager sees it’s Mu Bingtong, looks at her attire, nods in satisfaction, stands up, "Comeee, let me introduce, this is ourpany’s secretary, Mu Bingtong."
Mu Bingtong looks at the manager in surprise, when did she be a secretary? This will make Secretary Zhang kill her; she’s already imagining Secretary Zhang’s resentful eyes fixed on her.
Chu Ge hearing Mu Bingtong’s name, barely lifts his eyes for a moment, revealing no emotions.
Mu Bingtong is arranged by the manager to sit to the right of Chu Ge, Chu Ge nces once, after she sits, her thighs almost revealing, he frowns yet never speaks to Mu Bingtong.
Midway through the dinner, the manager notices Mu Bingtong hasn’t made any move, res at her, starts frequently reaching across Mu Bingtong to toast Chu Ge.
Clearly, Chu Ge has no intention of drinking with him, turns to Mu Bingtong, "I’ve heard Lady Mu has an extraordinary tolerance for alcohol, can you drink a few cups in my stead with Manager Zhang?"
Mu Bingtong didn’t expect Chu Ge to say this, her bright eyes show a touch of helplessness, after a few seconds, Mu Bingtong lowers her head, "Okay."
She takes the cup, drinks with the manager, the manager seems pleased with her drinking for Chu Ge, exchanges looks with other managers, signaling them to toast Chu Ge, after all familiar with business tricks, they know Manager Zhang’s intentions.
Other managers also raise their sses, "We also toast Mr. Chu, and hope for more cooperation opportunities in the future."
Holding the ss mid-air, Chu Ge doesn’t look up, just eats beef from his te, the managers awkwardly withdraw their hand, at that moment, Chu Ge turns to the silent Mu Bingtong.
"The managers are waiting, why haven’t you raised your ss?"
"Ah? Me?" Mu Bingtong raises her ss in panic, nods and smiles to the managers.
"Tonight you drink in my stead."
Chu Ge’s words make Mu Bingtong, drinking, choke, "Cough cough, cough cough cough."
Mu Bingtong looks at Chu Ge like she didn’t understand, but he clearly doesn’t want to repeat, "Don’t test my patience, I never say things twice!"
Mu Bingtong silently puts down the cup, he’s changed, the once sunny boy, sometimes cold but never this distant, now, they’re the closest strangers.
Suddenly the atmosphere feels heavy, Mu Bingtong excuses herself, walks out, enters the restroom, this restroom has shared sinks for men and women, Mu Bingtong stands before the mirror a while, due to drinking, a blush appears on her white face, with light crimson lips, she looks even more charming.
But Mu Bingtong is not thinking about this, she checks the phone, it’s still early, when will it end, she’s almost driven mad by the atmosphere, barely said anything, yet her face is stiff from smiling, rubs her cheeks to feel better, wants to wash her face, but without makeup remover, fears smudging it, so she simply washes hands, ready to leave.