Shi Nan looked at him, then suddenly seemed to remember something. She crossed her arms and raised her eyebrows slightly. "Whatever you say!"
Wan Qing's smile deepened. "Follow me? You're not thinking of moving, are you? Hmph, where do you think you can escape to? Let me tell you, as long as you're still in Guangcheng, I'll always find a way to find you!"
Shi Nan's eyes widened. Now she understood everything. This man was clearly trying to ruin her reputation, and what was even more fatal was that she had no way to get rid of him!
But after thinking it over, she realized that she didn't have any deep-seated hatred for this man, so why would he go to such lengths to deal with her?
She was just trying to please him so he would give her more tips. Was he really going to retaliate like this for such a small thing? It shouldn't be that bad, right?
Before she could even sort things out, Wan Qing spoke again: "However, if you don't like it, I won't force you. But you also know in your heart that I've spent far more money on you than on other men, so it's impossible for you to get rid of me easily! Unless I let go on my own."
Shi Nan stepped forward and demanded, "Then what will it take for you to let me go?"
Wan Qing stubbed out the remaining cigarette in the ashtray. "It's my friend's birthday today. How about you be my date and we go together to give her our blessings?"
Shi Nan looked at him with a hint of wariness. "Is it really that simple?"
Wan Qing laughed loudly, "It's that simple! Don't worry, after tonight, I will definitely not bother you again!"
After saying that, he glanced at his watch and said slowly, "If you agree, we can leave now."
He stretched, slowly stood up, and gently patted Shi Nan's shoulder. "Let's go."
As Qiu Mang placed snacks and drinks on the table for the guests, she kept a close eye on the two men. When she saw them leave the private room, her heart tightened, fearing that Shi Nan might encounter some misfortune. Without thinking, she followed them.
Hearing footsteps behind him, Wan Qing turned around and saw Qiu Mang. He was slightly taken aback at first, then smiled and said, "You're that... little cousin, right?"
Qiu Mang glared at him fiercely, "Where are you taking her?"
Shi Nan quickly reached out and grabbed her arm, signaling her not to act impulsively.
Wan Qing raised an eyebrow. "So, you followed me here because you were afraid I would harm her?"
Qiu Mang neither confirmed nor denied it.
Wan Qing paused for a moment, then shrugged nonchalantly. "In that case, let's all come together! This young lady is so pretty; who knows, maybe some young master will take a liking to her!"
"What exactly do you want?" Qiu Mang's tone was icy cold.
"Don't worry, young lady, it's just a friend's gathering. Relax. Once the gathering is over, I promise I won't show up in front of your sister Nan again." Wan Qing straightened his collar and strode towards the end of the corridor.
The three of them walked to the door of a private room. Qiu Mang looked up and saw the familiar room number. Her heart clenched. Wasn't this the room that Lu Yanting often came to?
Before she could even react, Wan Qing had already pushed open the door to the private room.
The private room was dimly lit, with colorful lights flickering back and forth.
By the dim light, Qiu Mang saw that the private room was indeed decorated with many fresh flowers and pink balloons, and a round table was piled with a dazzling array of gifts.
It seems Wan Qing wasn't lying; someone is indeed celebrating a birthday tonight.
Qiu Mang looked up and saw a banner hanging on the wall that read: Happy Birthday to Xu Jingyan!
Just as she was about to look away, she saw several photos of Xu Jingyan posted below the banner. The girl in the photos had delicate and exquisite features, an extraordinary temperament, and every smile and frown exuded a captivating beauty.
Qiu Mang was so engrossed in watching that he thought to himself, "So this is what a rich family's daughter looks like."
Soft, soothing music flowed through the private room. In the darkness, someone slowly pushed out a giant three-tiered cake. The top tier of the cake was a princess dancing gracefully, meticulously sculpted from fondant. Qiu Mang glanced at it sideways, secretly marveling at how large and exquisite the cake was.
"Happy birthday, Jingyan!" As everyone shouted in unison, the previously quiet crowd instantly became lively.
Tonight's star, Xu Jingyan, stepped out amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd. She wore a flawless white dress and stood there quietly, exuding elegance and grace.
"Jingyan, hurry up and cut the cake!" Cheng Siyan called out crisply, then handed the plastic cake knife to Xu Jingyan.
Xu Jingyan had a gentle smile on her lips as her gaze slowly swept across the crowd, as if searching for someone. But after circling around, her eyes dimmed slightly.
"It's almost nine o'clock, hasn't Brother Yanting arrived yet?" someone in the crowd muttered quietly.
Qiu Mang felt that Xu Jingyan was too beautiful. She couldn't help but stare at her. When she heard someone mention Lu Yanting, Xu Jingyan's face was noticeably dimmer than before.
Qiu Mang couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly. Could there be some other story between her and Lu Yanting?
“Jingyan, Yanting might not come tonight. He’s been quite busy lately,” Hua Xiao said, stepping forward.
"What's wrong with Brother Yanting? He didn't even come to Sister Jingyan's birthday party. Is there anything more important than Sister Jingyan's birthday?" Han Feng scratched his head, looking confused.
Xu Jingyan lowered her eyelids, quietly hiding the loneliness in her eyes.
"Since Brother Yanting is busy, let's not wait any longer. Sister Jingyan, let's cut the cake!" Someone chimed in.
Xu Jingyan smiled gently as she picked up the knife beside her. Han Feng immediately stepped out from the crowd, his smile radiant, revealing a set of perfectly white teeth. "It's alright, Sister Jingyan, I'll help you!"
Xu Jingyan tilted her head slightly, looking at him with tender eyes, and handed him the knife again, "Okay, Han Feng, you cut it! I'm afraid I won't cut it well."
“Okay! Sister Jingyan, just hand me the plate!” Han Feng replied with a smile.
Just as Han Feng was cutting the cake, the door to the private room was pushed open, and Lu Yanting's tall and upright figure appeared in the doorway.
Cheng Siyan kept staring at the doorway. She refused to believe that Lu Yanting wouldn't come, and sure enough, he arrived.
"Brother Yanting is here!" she gently nudged Xu Jingyan's arm to remind her.
"Yan Ting, you're here!" Xu Jingyan's eyes lit up instantly when she saw the figure at the door.
She casually put the plate she was holding aside, strode over, and affectionately took the man's arm. "Yanting, come quick, I saved the biggest piece of cake for you!"
Qiu Mang stared blankly at the two arms tightly clasped together.
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