Wang Erbo's smile remained on his face, but a hint of gloom flashed deep in his eyes. He deliberately raised his voice so that the surrounding students could hear him: "Oh, is anyone here? I wonder which handsome guy from our department is it? Who is it?"
His unspoken meaning was clearly that he disregarded Lin Chen, who had just appeared.
All eyes immediately focused on Ning Jiaqi. Her attitude was clear: even if that person wasn't her boyfriend, he held a much higher place in her heart than anyone else. Otherwise, why would she have taken the initiative to save a seat for him?
Seeing an opportunity, Yang Meixi quickly interjected, "Senior Erbo, don't listen to Jiaqi's nonsense. This seat was originally meant for me by Jiaqi, but now it's for you. Come and sit down!" As she spoke, she forcefully pressed down on Wang Erbo's shoulder and pushed him into the seat next to her.
The chemistry between these two is at least 99 points.
Just as Wang Erbo was about to sit down, Ning Jiaqi's eyes flashed with disgust and anger, not only at Wang Erbo but also at Yang Meixi's excessive behavior.
Just then, Lin Chen returned from the bathroom. He had already anticipated that Yang Meixi would make a move while he was away, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly. Wang Erbo's shamelessness also surprised him.
"Who gave you permission to sit in my seat? Stand up right now!"
Lin Chen walked up to Ning Jiaqi and reprimanded Wang Erbo without any politeness. His voice was several decibels louder than Wang Erbo's before, and almost everyone in the hotel lobby could hear it.
The scene instantly drew everyone's attention, and everyone stared at him, curious about his identity. Ning Jiaqi hadn't expected Lin Chen to be so imposing and domineering from the start, and a rare gentleness appeared on her face.
The men around them saw it all and understood. Ning Jiaqi's expression clearly showed her tenderness and affection for her sweetheart. All eyes turned back to Lin Chen, filled with envy, jealousy, disdain, and doubt.
Wang Erbo, who was sitting in front of Lin Chen, instantly turned grim the moment Lin Chen shouted at him. Although he seemed very assertive, he still felt guilty and immediately stood up from his chair after Lin Chen's sudden shout.
"Are you talking to me again? I don't know this student's name. Who invited you? I've never seen you before."
Wang Erbo asked, feigning composure. He had just felt his aura suppressed by this kid? Extremely annoyed, he was eager to get his revenge.
However, Lin Chen met his gaze without fear, his face devoid of any smile.
"My name is Lin Chen, and I'm Jiaqi's master. As for what I teach Jiaqi, there's no need for me to report to you, is there? I'm here with Jiaqi today to prevent anyone from having ill intentions towards her." Lin Chen's words were sharp and assertive.
Wang Erbo felt unprecedented pressure; he had never imagined that the young man before him could exert such a sense of oppression. He subconsciously avoided Lin Chen's gaze, secretly surprised.
At the same time, he also noticed the sharpness in Lin Chen's words. He was well aware of the rumors circulating on the school forum recently about Lin Chen and Ning Jiaqi, and now hearing Lin Chen admit to being Ning Jiaqi's master and say that he would teach her some mysterious things, it only confirmed those rumors.
The final phrase, "to prevent ill intentions," is undoubtedly a veiled reference to himself.
"Of course, since you're Jiaqi's friend... no, her mentor, joining us is also an option," Wang Erbo said, forcing a smile. He knew he couldn't lose his composure, after all, everyone around him was his classmate and junior.
However, as he was leaving, he glared fiercely at Yang Meixi. Because the information Yang Meixi had given him hadn't mentioned Lin Chen coming!
"Don't worry, I have a backup plan." Yang Meixi knew she had lost this round, so she secretly pondered her plan B. She knew that this party was being held in a four-star hotel, where the food was served very quickly, and the drinks were brought out just as fast.
She gave him a subtle wink, and Wang Erbo nodded. He then walked up to Lin Chen, holding a wine glass filled with high-proof red wine.
"Lin Chen, it's fate that you've come to our Literature and Art Department's gathering today. It's also fate that we know each other. Come on, let's have a drink!" With that, he downed his drink in one gulp, then turned the glass upside down for Lin Chen to see, indicating that he had finished.
Young people these days are often fearless in their ignorance. Downing a glass of high-proof red wine in one gulp might seem cool, but the damage to the body is irreversible. However, Lin Chen possesses a mysterious internal energy technique that protects him from the harmful effects of alcohol—something no one else can match.
“Alright, since Senior Two has volunteered, how can I not join in?” Lin Chen replied without hesitation. He glanced at Ning Jiaqi beside him, smiled slightly, and then downed the red wine in his glass in one gulp.
“My name is Erbo, not Er…” Wang Erbo was about to explode when he froze.
Lin Chen drank the wine even faster than Wang Erbo, startling everyone around him. Keep in mind, this was a glass of high-proof red wine! Wang Erbo's face contorted in frustration for a while after drinking it, and the process took nearly ten seconds.
Just when they instinctively assumed Lin Chen had a high alcohol tolerance, they noticed Ning Jiaqi's small hand was already linked with Lin Chen's arm, looking very worried about him. This scene made those around them even more curious about Lin Chen's identity and background.
Wang Erbo had a feeling that Lin Chen's alcohol tolerance was probably quite high, so there was no need for him to fight him one-on-one. He had so many underlings; he couldn't just keep them around for nothing!
So, just as Wang Erbo returned to his seat, a short boy quietly approached, clutching a glass full of red wine, as if it were the source of his courage to take on the challenge.
"Hey bro, nice to meet you. I'm Guo Xiaosi, a basketball star at our school. Come on, let's have a drink and get to know each other better!" Before he finished speaking, he had already downed his drink in one gulp, his hearty manner drawing attention from everyone.
However, Ning Jiaqi's voice rang out like ice, her eyes so cold they seemed capable of freezing everything. "He's had enough to drink," she said calmly, her gaze revealing an unwavering resolve.
Guo Xiaosi subconsciously glanced at Wang Erbo in the distance, and after receiving the other's tacit approval, he turned to Lin Chen, trying to persuade him to drink again. But Lin Chen, in that brief moment, had already quietly put a glass of wine into his mouth!
"Master, please stop drinking, you'll get drunk!" Ning Jiaqi called out anxiously, her voice revealing a hint of barely perceptible concern.
Lin Chen gently wiped the corner of his mouth, a playful smile appearing on his lips.
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