Magnate Tycoon: How Did Simply Enjoying Life Make Me a Male God?

The first time seeing such a look on Li Jing's face, Wei Jia couldn't help but feel a slight tension inside and immediately explained, "President Li, I invited you over this time, of course, for a small gathering between friends.

But apart from that, there's indeed another reason: Wen Lan wants to collaborate with you. Since it seemed better to discuss this matter in person, we didn't inform you beforehand."

Saying this, she turned around to reintroduce Wen Lan's identity, "President Li, Wen Lan is professionally trained, has participated in the production of several major films, and later served as a screenwriter for a few films. Last year, the film 'Youthful Memories,' which she personally directed, premiered at the Celestial Sea International Film Festival and even won the New Director Award at the 43rd Film Awards."

After Wei Jia introduced herself, Wen Lan's expression became more serious and respectful as she earnestly said to Li Jing, "President Li, the script for the film 'Mortal' is already completed, and other works are progressing step by step. We asked Wei Jia to invite you over, hoping you could invest in our film."

Upon hearing this, Li Jing did not respond but continued to gaze at Wei Jia's exquisite face.

Wei Jia's expression changed slightly and had to explain again, "President Li, this matter may seem abrupt, but rest assured, it's up to you. If you don't want to, you can totally refuse. Let's just treat it as having enjoyed a meal together."

Seeing the atmosphere was a bit off, Wen Lan didn't want Wei Jia to feel troubled and said on her behalf, "Wei Jia is right, President Li. If you find investment value, then invest; if not, you can refuse. We didn't mean that you must invest."

Li Jing glanced at the two and then slowly spoke, "I don't like to refuse. Since you asked me out, even if I end up not investing, the thought of having turned someone down makes me uncomfortable, so this meal would be meaningless."

Upon hearing this, Wen Lan's expression slightly altered, unexpectedly regretting involving Wei Jia in this matter.

Wei Jia's delicate eyebrows inadvertently knitted together, realizing that Li Jing also has his own personality and work principles; previously, she was too confident about their relationship and her own face value.

Thinking of this, Wei Jia picked up a bottle of Wuliangye on the table, which she hadn't intended to drink, poured herself a small glass, and forced out a standard smile to Li Jing, "President Li, this was my oversight; I'll penalize myself with a drink."

Seeing this, Li Jing didn't stop her, just silently watched.

After finishing one glass, seeing Li Jing still not speaking, Wei Jia's eyes changed slightly, and she poured another glass, full of apologies to Li Jing, "Our circle has this habit; when we make a mistake, we usually penalize ourselves with three glasses. This time it's my fault, I'll take three."

After speaking, regardless of Wen Lan's astonishment, Wei Jia picked up the glass and drank two more back-to-back.

The restaurant's glasses weren't small, about fifty milliliters each, equivalent to one liang.

Drinking three glasses means three liang.

Even for someone like Wei Jia with a decent drinking capacity, drinking this much high-proof baijiu at once made her face turn red, and beads of sweat began to form on her forehead.

Beside her, Wen Lan saw Wei Jia caused Li Jing's dissatisfaction due to her and, after glancing at the bottle of liquor on the table, took a deep breath and said earnestly to Li Jing, "President Li, it's my doing to have Wei Jia do this, it's not her fault. If you feel uncomfortable about this, I should be the one to apologize." C+on&t*e-n@t p.r#e%se&n+ted by MV$|LEM+P|Y@R.

After saying that, Wen Lan also penalized herself with three glasses.

But compared to Wei Jia, her drinking capacity was much poorer. Her face turned completely red, looking uneasy and apparently not used to drinking such high-proof liquor, appearing particularly uncomfortable.

Seeing two outstanding and beautiful women apologizing just because of his slight discomfort, Li Jing, who was initially a bit displeased, felt a sense of inexplicable touch in his heart.

He remembered a scene in his past work when he had to drink a half-jin of baijiu after making a mistake before his superiors.

At that time, he was so humble, like a clown who could be joked and teased by anyone.

Now, however, he no longer had to look at others' expressions and instead had become the one watching others drink.

It was at this moment he genuinely realized that after gaining wealth, not only did the quality of his material life improve, but the role he played in society was also gradually changing.

Making a budding female director and a female boss drink to apologize to him was something he would never have dreamed of before.

But now, it was happening right before his eyes.

However, on second thought, his current financial strength might indeed surpass that of other major bosses that Wei Jia and Wen Lan knew, or perhaps even stronger.

Not to mention five million, he could easily handle fifty million.

And it was precisely because of his economic strength that the two had such a significant reaction to his emotional changes.

Thinking of this, Li Jing looked at the two women in front of him with flushed faces and waved his hand plainly, "Alright, no need to drink anymore."

Then, he glanced at Wen Lan and said, "I don't have much of an aversion to this matter; on the contrary, I have some interest in filmmaking.

It's just that I thought I was friends with President Wei, but didn't expect President Wei to consider me as a resource to be summoned at will…"

Before he finished, Wei Jia's eyes changed slightly, immediately saying, "Li Jing, I didn't mean that…"

This time, she seemed genuinely a bit flustered, spontaneously calling out Li Jing's name directly.

In her previous impression, Li Jing had a genial and generous demeanor, simple and natural, giving off a comfortable and approachable vibe.

She herself, having been a boss for too long, came with a strong aura, seldom considering problems from others' perspectives.

Moreover, out of business habit, she instinctively treated people around her as useful resources, even friends, she would subconsciously rank their values in her heart.

This way of socializing itself wasn't the issue, especially in an interest-first, quid-pro-quo business circle, she socialized using this method effortlessly, making many wealthy acquaintances.

However, she forgot that Li Jing wasn't a businessman, but someone enjoying life, very wealthy, and unwilling to be constrained.

She could request Li Jing's help based on their friendship but couldn't take for granted using such an interest-exchange meal to exploit him.

Even though Wei Jia felt this matter did Li Jing no harm, or said that he could easily refuse, the biggest problem was that she hadn't considered this matter from Li Jing's perspective.

In her heart, Wen Lan was a highly potential budding female director, the film held significant investment value; otherwise, she wouldn't have had her company invest ten million.

So she believed this was a profitable affair for Li Jing, allowing him to make money and meet Wen Lan as well, which seemed a win-win from her standpoint.

But she didn't realize that Li Jing didn't need the money, nor did it matter to him whether he knew this female director.

Therefore, regarding Wei Jia's decision to drag him into it without consideration, Li Jing instinctively felt a lack of equal respect.

This was why Li Jing had some discomfort.

Once Li Jing showed displeasure, Wei Jia immediately realized her mistake, thus taking a series of apologetic actions.

Because she didn't want to lose a friend or offend a young tycoon who could pay forty million outright for a house due to this incident.

"Alright, since everyone's lost interest, how about we let it go?"

Seeing the atmosphere stiffened, Li Jing didn't want to continue staying there feeling at odds, stood up, and prepared to leave.

Although he wasn't particularly angry, his current lifestyle emphasized doing whatever pleases himself, directly refusing and avoiding all uncomfortable matters.

When he had no money, he had to tolerate when unhappy. Now with money, if he still had to endure grievances, that wouldn't be worth the gain.

This meal had already sapped his appetite, so he simply left.

It wasn't that he was that angry, just as he said, if it's meaningless, don't eat, he had places to dine.

But this reaction appeared more severe in Wei Jia's eyes, who quickly got up and chased after him, "President Li, wait a moment."

Seeing this, Wen Lan was about to get up to follow, but saw Wei Jia turn back and say, "You stay here for now, I'll explain to him alone to see if the misunderstanding can be resolved."

Seeing the usually calm and strong Wei Jia also seemed somewhat flustered, Wen Lan realized Li Jing held significant weight in her heart and nodded, "Alright, if there's anything you need me to do, just call."