Chapter 446: Heard You Got Shelved (51)

She pretended not to notice and focused on eating, her expression somewhat distracted.

After Director Xu finished toasting the others, he turned his attention to Yu Jingchen and Shen Mubai.

With a smile, he said, “Jingchen, Xiaoxing, completing this drama has resolved a regret in my heart. Your contributions played a significant role in this, and now I’d like to toast both of you.”

As he spoke, he first toasted Yu Jingchen, then turned to Shen Mubai.

Yu Jingchen was about to say something when Shen Mubai quickly cut him off, giving him a subtle glance before smiling at Director Xu.

“It should be me toasting you, Director Xu.”

She drank straightforwardly, drawing a burst of hearty laughter from Director Xu.

“Good, good! How about another round?”

Yu Jingchen stepped in this time.

“Director Xu, Sister Xiaoxing can’t handle her liquor well. How about I drink with you instead?”

Director Xu paused briefly, then said meaningfully, “Jingchen, you really care about Xiaoxing. I noticed that even during filming.”

Yu Jingchen smiled.

“Director Xu, let me fill your glass.”

Director Xu laughed.

“Alright! Director Wang mentioned last time that you can really hold your liquor. Let’s see if that’s true.”

Meanwhile, Shen Mubai let out a quiet sigh of relief.

Toasting was its own form of social diplomacy.

If Yu Jingchen had immediately spoken up to protect her, Director Xu might not have pushed her further out of respect for him.

But deep down, it would still leave a bit of dissatisfaction.

Thinking about this, Shen Mubai felt a sense of gratitude.

After all, Yu Jingchen had risked potentially offending Director Xu over just one glass of wine.

It seemed that her kindness towards him hadn’t gone unreturned.

Fortunately, the wine this time was far milder compared to last time.

Shen Mubai only felt a slight burning sensation in her stomach, nothing more.

She continued eating her food.

Unexpectedly, Li Yunze, seated a few places away, stood up with two glasses of wine in hand and walked over.

“Xiaoxing, how about I toast you?”

Shen Mubai replied with irritation, “I’m not good with alcohol. I’m afraid I’ll disappoint you today.”

Li Yunze smirked slightly.

“Xiaoxing, back when we were together, you weren’t exactly a heavy drinker, but you weren’t this bad either.”

He said this quietly, so the others around them didn’t notice.

Shen Mubai’s eyelid twitched nervously, worried that he might cause a scene and ruin the atmosphere.

To avoid further trouble, she grabbed the glass, downed the wine, and said, “Satisfied now?”

Li Yunze finally looked pleased. With a meaningful gaze, he said, “Xiaoxing, honestly, I’ve regretted breaking up with you ever since.”

Shen Mubai sneered.

“What’s the point of bringing up the past? I’m not blind anymore.”

Li Yunze’s expression stiffened, but then he seemed to think of something and smiled mysteriously.

“That’s okay. I’ll wait patiently for you to change your mind.”

If they weren’t at a dinner table, Shen Mubai would have spat right in his face.

Fortunately, after toasting her, Li Yunze sensibly returned to his seat and didn’t bother her again.

After eating for a while, Shen Mubai felt the need to use the restroom.

She excused herself and left the table.

After exiting the restroom, she felt her face flush, so she splashed some cold water on it.

However, a strange heat seemed to rise from her lower abdomen.

Looking into the mirror, she saw her slightly dazed reflection.

Her head felt light, and she couldn’t help but wonder if the wine was fake, given how strong its aftereffects seemed—just like last time.