The "victory celebration" finally ended in a strangely lively atmosphere.
Although Da Liu and Wang Hao were still eager for more gossip and hadn't managed to dig out all the details, they could tell that there was a subtle tension between Zhang Shaozhong and the two beauties. They wisely refrained from pressing the matter further, agreed to meet again next time, and then left separately.
On the way back, the atmosphere changed a bit.
The arrival was relatively peaceful, and they were even somewhat excited because Zhang Shaozhong had shown off his skills.
But on the way back, the carriage was filled with a faint... sour smell and a low pressure.
As Zhang Shaozhong drove, he could clearly feel the two tangible gazes coming from the passenger seat and the back seat.
One was as cold as ice, carrying scrutiny and inquiry; the other was as hot as fire, carrying dissatisfaction and a strong desire for gossip.
He knew that what was meant to happen would happen eventually.
There's no going back to the question of Lin Weiwei, this "former ambiguous relationship partner."
Sure enough, as soon as the car left the city, Ye Meier couldn't hold back any longer. She leaned over from the middle of the front seat, almost touching Zhang Shaozhong's ear, her tone filled with undisguised sourness and interrogation:
"Hey! Kid! Confess! What's your relationship with that girl named Lin Weiwei?! Judging from the look in her eyes, she definitely has something going on with you!"
Although Ling Qingxue didn't speak, her gaze remained fixed on Zhang Shaochong's profile, clearly waiting for his answer.
The white jade bracelet on her wrist gleamed warmly under the streetlights outside the window, but her eyes held no warmth.
Zhang Shaozhong sighed inwardly, knowing he couldn't fool her, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and explain, "There's really nothing special between us! We're just college classmates, we used to...we got along pretty well, we chatted and were close. But then she got together with Zhao Kun, so we haven't been in touch much."
"Can you get along well? Are you close?"
Night Enchantress narrowed her eyes, like a cat that had spotted its prey.
"How close are you? Have you held hands? Huggled? Kissed?!"
Her question was direct and provocative.
No! Absolutely not!
Zhang Shaozhong quickly denied it, almost swerving the steering wheel, "We just studied together, ate together, and chatted! It's just a pure friendship between classmates!"
"Ha, friendship among classmates? What kind of friendship among classmates?"
Ye Meier scoffed, clearly not believing it.
"I don't believe you for a second! Look at the way she looked at you today, all pitiful, like a wronged little wife!"
And why is Zhao Kun targeting you? Isn't it because you tried to steal his woman before?!
Zhang Shaozhong was speechless: "It wasn't robbery! It was that bastard Zhao Kun who was petty! Lin Weiwei and I were just a little closer than ordinary classmates back then, at most... at most we had a little crush on each other, but we never made it clear! Later she chose Zhao Kun, and I didn't say anything!"
"You have a bit of a crush on me?"
Ling Qingxue suddenly spoke, her voice cold and sharp, like a small knife.
"So it was because you were tempted by worldly desires?"
Zhang Shaozhong: "..." Fairy, your choice of words... He felt a cold sweat break out.
"No... Fairy, that's all in the past! Everyone has their youthful infatuations when they're in college..." Zhang Shaozhong tried to downplay it.
"The stirrings of youth?"
Seizing the opportunity, Ye Meier immediately began to elaborate, "Oh! So you really did have feelings for her? How exactly did you develop those feelings? Tell me."
Don't you think she's gentle, lovely, and understanding? Much better than that perpetually cold-faced ice block and that fiery-tempered tigress, right?!
Her words dragged Ling Qingxue into the mess as well!
Upon hearing this, Ling Qingxue's gaze turned even colder. Although she didn't look at Ye Meier, her aura clearly conveyed, "Don't mention me, thank you."
Zhang Shaozhong felt like he was about to be drowned by this aged vinegar!
He quickly denied it, saying, "No, no! Absolutely not! That was when I was young and didn't know any better! Right now, all I care about is..."
He almost blurted out "you all," but then thought it was too cheesy and dangerous, so he quickly stopped himself. "...Only making money and cultivating! Yes! Making money and cultivating! I don't want anything else!"
"Hmph! You're smart to know what's good for you!"
Ye Meier snorted, slightly satisfied, but clearly not intending to let him off the hook, and continued to press for details, "Then tell me, why did she look at you like that today? Is it because she still has feelings for you? Are you secretly pleased with yourself?"
Although Ling Qingxue did not ask any further questions, her quiet gaze undoubtedly expressed the same question.
Zhang Shaozhong was practically in tears: "What am I so smug about! I'm trying to avoid him! You've all seen it, Zhao Kun is a madman! Do you think I can afford to mess with him? Besides,"
He paused, glanced at Ling Qingxue in the back seat through the rearview mirror, then at Ye Meier beside him, his tone becoming more sincere, "After experiencing... after experiencing some things, those vague feelings of goodwill from before have long since vanished. Now, what matters to me is the person in front of me, and the future."
His words were somewhat ambiguous, but the phrase "the person in front of me" subtly changed the atmosphere inside the car.
Ye Meier paused for a moment, then a barely perceptible blush flashed across her face, but she still retorted, "Hmph! Easier said than done! Who knows if you're still thinking about your 'white moonlight'!"
Ling Qingxue lowered her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes concealing the emotions within. Her fingers, which were caressing the jade bracelet, paused for a moment.
Zhang Shaozhong knew that talking about this wouldn't do any good; he would have to see how things went.
He sighed and said seriously, "Anyway, I have nothing to do with her anymore, and we won't have any contact in the future. If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do. Time will tell."
Perhaps it was his sincere attitude, or perhaps the phrase "the person in front of you" had some effect, but Ye Meier finally stopped pursuing him relentlessly. She just muttered, "I don't think you'd dare," and sat back down to play on her phone, but a slight smile appeared on her lips.
Ling Qingxue regained her composure and stopped looking at him, instead gazing at the night view outside the window.
The unexpected controversy surrounding "aged vinegar" has finally subsided for the time being.
But Zhang Shaozhong knew that once these two big shots got jealous, the repercussions would be considerable.
He must be more careful with his words and actions in this regard in the future; otherwise, next time it won't be as simple as a verbal interrogation!
Living with two jealous men is a constant test of his emotional intelligence and survival instincts!
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