The ladies of the PR department flocked around Jason as soon they saw him, all of them flirting brazenly."Where've you been, Mr. Chand? We missed you!" one of them exclaimed."Where else would I go?" Jason chuckled. "I went home to check on my dad and make sure he's comfortable."Also, let me introduce you to your new manager—this is Lugh Frankton, who's a student from Shagan Agricultural University!"The ladies were certainly overjoyed and immediately flocked around Frank instead."Hey, handsome. You're still a student? Come closer, let us have a good look… Oh, such a fresh face!" Jason could only flash an awkward smile at Frank—he was the boss, but even he could not do much against those spirited women. It could not be helped either, as they were good workers despite lacking awareness when it came to seniority."Well, hang tight—I'm going now," he said, scratching his head. "The ladies can teach you anything you need to know."Watching as Jason left, Frank was unsure if h
Frank could only smile in wry amusement, as there was nothing else he could do either. "Fine, it's a gentleman's agreement. Just don't break our promise later."It was also just his luck he had to run into this bunch.Later, even before 5 PM, one of the PR ladies knocked on his door, saying, "Mr. Frankton, our working hours are more flexible than the rest, and we have nothing to do anyway. Why don't we get started?"Frank sighed as he rose to his feet. "Alright. Let me tidy up here, and I'll catch up!""Don't think about running away now!" The lady smiled mischievously.Frank was not just exasperated at that point—he felt like he was a lamb, walking straight into the lion's den!Still, just as he was done tidying, he stepped out to see Jason rushing toward him. "Oh, perfect timing! Come, we're attending a social dinner!""Wait, Mr. Chand!""Mr. Frankton and the rest of us are going drinking later. Don't be a buzzkill now!"The ladies were suddenly in between them, and Jason fl
Frank nodded. "Nice to meet you.""Well, I'm going to keep drinking. Make yourself at home!" Linda nodded cheerfully and chugged her glass once more.While Frank followed suit, the tall lady in red from earlier came up as well. "Hello, Mr. Frankton. I'm Nora Frankton—guess we share a last name!""Hello!"As Nora raised her glass with clear intent as well, Frank finally understood—these women were going to keep toasting him and get him drunk!Still, he answered the challenge nonetheless, undaunted.These ladies were definitely better drinkers than the rest, but that was all there was to it—he really doubted that they could get him drunk.Even as other staff members arrived, Frank had been pressed into finishing two whole bottles of rum in under fifteen minutes!For their part, the PR ladies were mentally prepared, knowing that Frank was well-connected since he was airdropped as a manager of the department.It went without saying that they were all shocked to see Frank perfectly
Linda was not counting on Frank to understand anyway—he could hold his liquor, but he would not know much about drinking games since he did not work in PR."Someone brought two decks of cards!"As Nora soon returned with two decks of playing cards, Linda shuffled them masterfully before saying, "Well, I'll be the dealer for the first round!""Sure." Frank shrugged.Linda quickly distributed three cards to everyone, and seeing that was a third of all the cards, Frank understood why there were two decks."One shot, Mr. Frankton. Do you yield?"Frank picked up his cards: a straight flush to king.Since it was a good hand, he shook his head. "No!"Linda could tell from his reaction that his hand was good too and turned toward Nora. "What about you?""Three shots!"Nora was clearly more used to the game than Frank and bluffed convincingly despite having a bad hand."Three shots it is!""I'm not yielding even with three shots," Nora pressed, her tone clearly challenging. "Showdow
Linda had her pride as a PR officer.However, just as she was about to return to the good fight, she suddenly bumped into a towering figure.The man was over six feet tall and had a cold visage despite his pudgy look. He was just going to start yelling, but his expression changed as he studied Linda lustfully when he saw that it was a woman."Sorry."Feeling uncomfortable from the brute's stare, Linda apologized and was ready to leave.However, the brute caught her. "Come on, girl! Do you think it's over just because you said sorry? Have a drink with me, at least!"Linda scowled in disgust right then—she might be a PR officer, but that was legitimate work, and she would not drink with just anyone!"It's my fault for bumping into you, so I'll apologize again," she said. "I can even pay up if you're asking for damages, but I'm not drinking with you!""Shit! Just look at the way you dress—I know you're not the pure type, so don't bother acting like it!"He raised her arm, fueled
"I think you've had too much to drink!"The brute seemed to hear Frank's cold voice behind himself, but before he could turn, he felt an immense force in his hips.Then, he crashed through the glass window with an audible clang and fell off the building!The smiles on his friends faces' froze right then, and they all fled right then, afraid to linger a second longer.Frank snorted coolly and returned to his seat, only realizing just then that the PR ladies were all gaping at him.By gosh, he looked so scrawny, but he was so strong that he could kick that brute out of the window!"That's amazing!"Everyone applauded at the same time, leaving Frank unsure how to react.Eventually, he shrugged. "People like him are easy to deal with—it's really nothing to brag about. Let's continue…"Everyone nodded, but they were all looking at Frank with infatuation.Who would not? A university student who had the looks and could fight and drink?"Let's stop drinking, Mr. Frankton! Let's have
Frank was unsure how he should react. "Do I look like I'm some inquisitor?"Linda nodded. "You look just like one! Come on, you can tell a sister—why are you so interested in Mr. Chand's background?""You don't understand." Frank sighed. "I'm really worried that he'd be led astray."And as a high-ranked PR officer and one of the earliest recruits of the company, Linda was naturally privy to Jason's past, and Frank naturally convinced her."Don't worry. I'll definitely tell you when it's over!" she assured him.Frank was certainly exasperated—these ladies were such players that they could really get him killed."Come, Mr. Frankton," Nora exclaimed as she came over, slurring a little as she had too much to drink. "Cheers!""You should stop already!"Linda was certainly intent on stopping her, only for Nora to shove her aside right then, snorting grumpily, "What, did you forget what we've agreed? If a fresh face shows up, no one gets to keep him for herself!"However, that only p
Lex shot the manager a glare, clearly thinking nothing of him. "Cut the crap. Are our seats ready?"Tarik's two thugs were left shocked in turn, as the nightclub was not open to your average Joe—only privileged customers got to step through the front door. In fact, the manager was said to be a big shot himself during his younger days, and even Tarik had to watch himself around him.And yet, Lex was so brazenly arrogant with the manager… There was truly always a bigger fish!"Don't worry, I'd never forget your orders! This way, please!"After the manager led Lex's entourage to their seats and everyone sat down, Tarik's thug immediately spotted Frank, who was still mobbed by the PR ladies.Pointing at Frank right then, one exclaimed, "Look, Lex! That's him!"Lex smirked in turn—Frank did look like he had the stature and potential as a martial artist, and it was completely expected that he could handle a bigger man.Still, Lex shrugged. "Well, I could help… But business has been