"Oh? President Qiu, you know our Long family as well?"
Seeing Qiu Hanying's surprised expression, Long Hongyuan was quite pleased.
As an envoy for the Long family, no matter where he went, anyone who heard of his status as a young master of the Long family would be astonished.
So, Qiu Hanying's reaction was within his expectations.
"Heh heh heh, Young Master Long is too kind. In the entire Dragon Country, which aristocratic family's scion would not know the Long family?"
Qiu Hanying smiled gently, feeling a bit awkward.
She could sense the undisguised desire in Long Hongyuan's eyes as he looked at her.
But there was nothing she could do; his background was too formidable.
Let alone herself, even Lin Chen would probably not dare to offend him easily!
She could only think of a way to leave this place as soon as possible.
"President Qiu certainly knows how to talk."
"Come, President Qiu, thank you for personally cooking for us. I, this young master, will toast you!"
Immediately, Long Hongyuan raised his wine glass and toasted Qiu Hanying.
To Long Hongyuan at this moment, he had been completely captivated the first time he saw Qiu Hanying.
This Qiu Hanying was a rare beauty, even in the capital.
If this woman could be married, she would be a man's ultimate dream!
Now that he had encountered her by chance, how could he possibly let her go so easily?
"My apologies, Young Master Long, but I'm on my period right now and really can't drink."
"How about I accompany Young Master Long for a drink after this period passes?"
Seeing Long Hongyuan's demeanor, Qiu Hanying quickly came up with an excuse.
As a woman who had navigated the business world, how could she not know what these dissolute young masters were thinking?
Long Hongyuan's intentions were almost written all over his face!
If she still couldn't understand, she would truly be out of her mind.
"Oh? On your period?"
Hearing Qiu Hanying's words, Long Hongyuan narrowed his eyes, and his expression instantly soured.
It had to be said that Qiu Hanying's excuse was very well-chosen.
It not only explained why she couldn't drink but also why certain activities would be inconvenient.
Generally speaking, these dissolute young masters would drop the matter.
And Qiu Hanying had used this trick countless times in various banquets, always managing to extricate herself with ease.
But she didn't know that these people in front of her were genuine cultivators, and moreover, they were Core Formation stage cultivators!
Especially Long Hongyuan, whose cultivation had reached the middle stage of Core Formation. How could he not be acutely aware of auras?
So, with just a slight perception, he knew that Qiu Hanying's physical condition was normal.
It was nothing like what she claimed, having her period!
"Tsk tsk tsk, President Qiu, this is where you're being disingenuous."
"Even if you don't want to drink with me, you could have just said so directly. Why bother concocting such lies to deceive this young master?"
Long Hongyuan narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on Qiu Hanying's perfect figure.
He certainly knew that Qiu Hanying had said that to put him off, but it was precisely because of this that Long Hongyuan became even more determined to marry Qiu Hanying.
After all, being able to come up with such an excuse in such an impromptu situation was enough to show that Qiu Hanying was a very intelligent woman.
And more importantly, as a dignified Core Formation cultivator, Long Hongyuan could naturally sense that Qiu Hanying was still a maiden who had never experienced intimacy!
"Young Master Long, you're being too harsh. It's indeed inconvenient physically."
Being exposed so directly by Long Hongyuan, Qiu Hanying's expression became a little awkward.
But to avoid further embarrassment, she could only grit her teeth and refuse to admit it.
"Hmph, President Qiu, do you think we are the same as those commoners outside?"
Seeing Qiu Hanying's repeated rejections, Long Wenhua beside him became impatient.
He had just become the head of the Zhejiang branch of the Long family, and this was his first banquet, which he personally organized to thank Long Hongyuan!
If he displeased Long Hongyuan at such a banquet, how could he build a good relationship with him in the future?
"This... Elder Long, I don't understand what you're talking about."
Seeing Long Wenhua's indignant anger, Qiu Hanying became truly flustered.
Only now did she remember that the people in front of her, like Lin Chen, were all cultivators!
Her earlier lie could indeed fool ordinary people, but how could it possibly deceive dignified cultivators?
"President Qiu, let me be blunt today."
"If you are sensible, you will drink a few more glasses of wine with our Young Master Long. As long as you make him happy, I guarantee you will have all the influence and power you desire in Zhejiang in the future."
"But if you refuse, I can also guarantee that in the future, your Rushing Group will have no place to stand in Zhejiang!"
Long Wenhua snorted coldly and directly threatened Qiu Hanying.
"Oh, and from now on, please address me as the Long Family Head, President Qiu! I am no longer a Long family elder!"
At this moment, Long Wenhua was full of pride, and his gaze towards Qiu Hanying was filled with contempt.
In his opinion, Qiu Hanying was surely trapped in Long Hongyuan's clutches. Since that was the case, he would have his turn to enjoy her after the young master was done with her.
He hadn't expected before that a woman from the mortal world could possess such perfect looks and figure!
If he had discovered this earlier, why would he have let that dissolute young master Long Hongyuan have her first?
"Long Family Head, you may step back for now!"
However, before Qiu Hanying could reply, Long Hongyuan on the side directly stepped forward and waved his hand at Long Wenhua.
To Long Hongyuan at this moment, he was becoming more and more satisfied with Qiu Hanying.
He had indeed intended to just have some fun before, but after truly seeing Qiu Hanying, he realized he had genuinely fallen for her!
This woman, he had to marry her no matter what!
With such a figure and such looks, even playing with her for ten years would absolutely not be boring.
Therefore, he knew very well that to make this woman willingly marry him, simply using force would not work.
The best method was to offer both a carrot and a stick!
"President Qiu, I have admired you for a long time. This trip to Zhejiang was solely to seek your favor."
"I only hope that when I return to the capital, I can bring President Qiu with me."
"As a token of my sincerity, I can make your Rushing Group the second most powerful force in Zhejiang, second only to the Long family!"
At this moment, Long Hongyuan said with a smile, making a promise to Qiu Hanying.