Chapter 74 Toasting

ated passersby, don't blame me for not considering our master-apprentice relationship!"When Xiao Yu spoke the last sentence, his expression was very strict and even somewhat ruthless. He knew that if...Chapter 74 Toast (Please recommend and collect)

"Jiaojiao, how is your relationship with the girl named Yunxi" Instead of answering her question, Luo Bingyang asked urgently.

"It's just okay! Dad, what’s wrong" Hearing her father ask about Xiao Yu first, Lu Jiao thought that Xiao Yu and Yunxi must have offended someone they shouldn’t have. They then tried to use their relationship as classmates to get help from her dad. So she replied casually.

"Oh…" When Luo Bingyang heard his daughter’s response, the bright look in his eyes gradually dimmed.

"Dad, what's wrong What happened" Seeing her father's expression, Lu Jiao asked anxiously.

In Lu Jiao's memory, four years ago when her father's old superior was under investigation, he had the same look. Ever since then, despite his vigorous youth and ability as an official, her father hadn't advanced at all in this position for four years. So seeing him like this now made her anxious. She knew that she could be so high up among her classmates thanks to her father’s influence.

"Nothing!" Luo Bingyang sadly shook his head and then explained the situation to Lu Jiao. Usually, he wouldn’t talk about such matters with family members because he hoped they would live a carefree life without worries. But now, after clearly seeing hope only to have it cruelly shattered, he badly needed someone to confide in.

As Luo Bingyang spoke, Lu Jiao’s expression changed from surprise to shock. She never expected the person she had just mocked would become a ray of hope for her father's political career. However, immediately after, she gave a bitter smile, realizing how quickly things could change in this world.

Suddenly, Luo Bingyang’s gloomy expression brightened as he stood up and slapped his forehead hard, thinking to himself, "I’m really getting old! Relationships are built over time through interaction. Even if my daughter gets along well with Yunxi, how can I rely on this relationship alone to curry favor with the city party secretary for promotion That’s clearly impossible. All I can do is foster a good relationship with Xiao Yu in the future, and Secretary Wan will naturally take note of it; what would I have to fear then

"Jiao, go and invite Qingzhi to pay a visit with me to your classmates' place for some toasts!" At this moment, Luo Bingyang had regained his composure as the Secretary-General and said.

"Dad, but...," Upon hearing her father's intention to visit their classmate’s place for toasts, Jiao displayed a reluctant expression, hesitating to speak further.

"What is it Jiao, tell me the truth!" Looking at his daughter, Luo Bingyang knew there were other matters involved. He frowned and asked.

Upon hearing her father's question, Jiao realized this was related to her father’s political career and their future career paths. She dared not conceal anything and recounted everything in detail to Luo Bingyang.

Luo Bingyang let out a long sigh after listening. Thankfully, it wasn't an irreparable mistake; maybe it wouldn’t turn out badly either, but could even become a good thing instead. Therefore, he said: "When we go for the toasts later, you should apologize sincerely. It's not a major issue! However, when apologizing, your sincerity must be evident, and in the future, try your best to get along well with that Yunxi girl. Moreover, Jiao needs to learn from this experience; one cannot judge others by their appearance! Thankfully, it’s not a serious matter this time—if...” As Luo Bingyang had only one daughter whom he cherished deeply, he didn't say any overly harsh words.

Jiao gathered her thoughts and looked at her classmates. She glanced at Yunxi and then at Xiao Yu who was eating something, sighing softly in her heart.

Seeing Jiao's family arrive, Yunxi’s classmates all stood up, followed by Xiao Yu standing as well.

"You are all Jiao's classmates and friends. Thank you for coming to Jiao's wedding today; I raise a toast on behalf of Jiao to everyone. You are all fellow students and siblings; we should take care of each other today!"

Luo Bingyang raised his hand to finish the drink in his cup, followed by Jiao and Wu Qingzhi drinking their cups dry as well. Yunxi's group of classmates were extremely excited at this moment, like they had taken a stimulant, with red faces all around as they finished off their drinks one by one.

Toasting as the host for guests, those who can drink should accompany the host and finish this toast; after all, face is given mutually by both parties. So Xiao Yu didn’t want to make an exception and finished the drink in his hand in one go.

Actually, since entering the room, Luo Bingyang had been observing Xiao Yu. Seeing that Xiao Yu also drank up his glass of wine in one gulp and noticing that his daughter's entrance hadn't caused any displeasure on Xiao Yu’s face, he secretly let out a breath of relief.

"Yunxi, what's going on Didn’t you finish the Secretary Luo’s toast Your standards are way too high!" Suddenly, Wu Liya’s distinctive loud voice rang out.

"I… can't drink!" Yunxi said with her small face flushed upon hearing Wu Liya's words.

Originally calm-faced Xiao Yu instantly turned cold after hearing Wu Liya’s words. He stared at Wu Liya, and at this moment, Xiao Yu was truly angry. When Wu Liya had belittled him earlier, he could ignore it, but using Yunxi to curry favor with him was something that Xiao Yu wouldn't allow.

Upon hearing this sentence, Luo Bingyang’s heart skipped a beat, ‘Oh no.’ Indeed, as expected, he saw the anger on Xiao Yu's face. Although it wasn’t directed at himself, it clearly arose because of him. If this matter affected his promotion path… Hehe, upon thinking about this, Luo Bingyang’s gaze towards Wu Liya turned sharp.

"Wu Yali, what are you saying We're classmates; why be so petty It's just a glass of wine after all. Besides, there isn’t any Secretary now, merely the father of one of your classmates. Yunxi coming here is already giving face, does it matter whether she drinks or not"

Luo Jiao suddenly stood out behind Luo Bingyang and said angrily to Wu Liya. In fact, Luo Jiao was rather helpless; Wu Yali usually treated her with utmost respect and followed her every order, but Luo Jiao knew that her father's future prospects were the most important. If another person became Secretary this time around, her father’s crucial position would definitely be removed. And if her father ended up in a powerless department, Luo Jiao believed Wu Yali wouldn't treat her as well anymore; both she and Wu Qingzhi's official career paths would become gloomy.

All of the students from Luo Jiao’s class were stunned in the room, looking at Luo Jiao with incomprehension. Was this still the haughty Luo Jiao Just now she was targeting Yunxi, but why defend her now Some quick-thinking students wondered if something had happened when Yunxi went out with her boyfriend earlier

Even Xiao Yu, who was seething with anger, was taken aback. What's going on Just moments ago, she was mocking me, and now she’s helping me and Yun Xi

Wu Liya was also stunned, looking at Luo Jiao in confusion. Didn’t Luo Jiao just hint to her a moment ago that she should make Yun Xi look foolish So why...

The bald-headed husband of Wu Liya had been overjoyed when Luo Bingyang first arrived; after all, he was merely the deputy director of one district and not even one with high rank. If it weren’t for Wu Liya, he might not have even had the honor to meet Luo Bingyang. Hence, his joy at seeing Luo Bingyang was immense, thinking that he could possibly establish a connection with Secretary-General Luo, thereby gaining an influential patron in the city.

Though this bald-headed husband’s official rank wasn’t high, he had been immersed in the bureaucratic world for decades and specifically within these lower echelons. The grassroots level was where one truly honed their skills; otherwise, a simple misstep could leave you with nothing but dust. He managed to rise to deputy director without any backing or support, holding onto this position for years, which meant he had his own survival theories.

Seeing Luo Jiao's sudden change and how she and her brother would occasionally glance at Xiao Yu made him realize something must be amiss; otherwise, why would Deputy Secretary-General Luo come to them with a toast

So when he saw Wu Liya about to point at Yun Xi and speak back after hearing what Luo Jiao said, he pulled Wu Liya aside and said to Yun Xi, “Miss, my wife is being disrespectful. Please allow me to apologize on her behalf.”

"No problem... No problem..."

Yun Xi was equally puzzled by the situation and could only stare blankly at everything unfolding.

"Doctor Xiao, I’ll raise a glass in your honor! Your medical skills truly leave me in awe! After this, I must treat Doctor Xiao to a proper drink!" Seeing that there wasn’t much else happening on their side, Luo Bingyang said with a smile.n, they decided to hold the final round in the afternoon.The activity center provided lunch for those participating in the finals at Secretary Liu's request. He had ulterior motives; he wanted to crea...