However, this didn't stop Yuan Meng from flashing a gentle smile, adding an ambiguous atmosphere under the dim lights.
"I'm really honored to outshine Mrs. Ling in this comparison," she said, her tone perfectly modulated so that no one could detect the slightest hint of coldness.
Seeing the person in front of him about to leave, Ling Qianchen's usually calm eyes finally showed a trace of barely noticeable panic.
Maybe it was just intuition, but he didn't think his words had flattered the other person. Instead, he might have provoked a bit of her anger.
It was too late to make amends. Just as he wracked his brains for something to say, a curious head slowly emerged from the seemingly ambiguous atmosphere between them.
If Ling Qianchen's subtle emotions were well - hidden from outsiders, they definitely couldn't escape Lu Ziyans's sharp mind.
After all, they had known each other for a long time. If he couldn't tell Ling Qianchen's desire to keep the person from the few words and glances, then he should just give up his title of the best wingman.
Lu Ziyans smiled, showing his utmost goodwill on his handsome face. "Since we've met, it's fate. How about we join each other?"
He glanced at Lan Diao with his eyes, and his voice sounded just like that of a strange uncle on the street trying to lure a little girl with a lollipop.
It was a pity that Yuan Meng and Luo Yishan were not well - behaved little girls. Instead, they were tough and fearless women who could even sell the strange uncle and make a profit.
Yuan Meng, who originally had no intention of leaving easily and wanted to find a chance to make Ling Qianchen pay for his words, sized him up with a half - smile, her gaze sending a chill down one's spine.
"Since we've met, it's fate? Did Young Master Lu just come out of a ten - year seclusion in Shaolin Temple and come up with this Buddhist principle?"
Lu Ziyans let out a few awkward laughs. He had spoken out of desperation, but luckily his mind was quick. "I got a bit tongue - tied when I saw such beautiful ladies. You two beauties surely won't mind this little slip - up of mine, right?"
As he spoke, he used his eyes to hint at Ling Qianchen to say something. Whether it was to smooth things over or to invite them, he just didn't want Ling Qianchen to stand there with a straight face. His cold - faced Buddha image was not at all appealing when it came to courting girls!
Ling Qianchen's eyes involuntarily landed on Yuan Meng's venomous lips, the charming curve making his eyes darken.
"Indeed."
This was originally meant to agree with Lu Ziyans's compliment, but in Yuan Meng's ears, it became solid evidence of his infidelity.
She smiled on the surface, but in her heart, she was already secretly thinking about how to teach this philandering "frozen catfish" a lesson.
If the two men in front of them were brothers, then Luo Yishan and Yuan Meng were truly a pair of sisters. With just a glance, Luo Yishan instantly understood what Yuan Meng meant. She looked at Ling Qianchen with a mixture of sympathy and a strong desire to watch the show.
Yuan Meng pursed her lips and was just about to agree. However, a waiter in the distance walked over in a hurry, looking at them as if they were a lifesaver. Out of breath, he ran towards Yuan Meng.
"Sister Ai, the young master of the Ji family is arguing with someone! The situation is not looking good. The shift leader sent me to find you."
Everyone in the circle knew that the young master of the Ji family had been in poor health since childhood and had heart problems.
If something were to happen to him in their bar...
Yuan Meng frowned and instantly forgot about Ling Qianchen. She said coldly, "Don't panic. Take me there."
Lu Ziyans and Ling Qianchen, who hadn't received a response, watched her domineering back, not knowing whether to go forward or retreat. On the other side, in the corridor, Luo Yishan closely followed Yuan Meng, listening to her calm and composed instructions. "Bring my things over. I might need them later."
As the red high - heeled shoes with sequins disappeared from Ling Qianchen's sight, Lu Ziyans suddenly punched him, looking at him as if he were some kind of absurd creature. "What are you standing there for? Go in!"
Under Ling Qianchen's dangerous gaze, Lu Ziyans shouted defiantly, "Are you kidding me? Don't tell me you're not interested in her."
Ling Qianchen was speechless.
Inside the private room, Qian Xu had his back to the door. With a seemingly smiling face, he blocked the people inside from going out.
In front of him was Ji Bai, who was covering his chest and looking pale.
"Don't move, all of you. Didn't Young Master Ji just say he could hold on? Why are you all making a fuss?"
The Qian and Ji families had always been on bad terms, and their younger generations were like enemies, always at each other's throats when they met.
There had recently been a dispute, and Qian Xu had just seized the opportunity. Seeing Ji Bai's face getting paler and paler, he stubbornly refused to let anyone out.
"Get out of the way!" Yuan Meng's expression was fierce, and her voice was as cold as ice.
She didn't consider herself a good person, but she couldn't just stand by and watch someone have a heart attack.
The people from the Qian family were really going downhill!
Qian Xu was enjoying the show when he heard someone disturbing him from behind. He turned around unhappily, and a look of amazement flashed across his eyes. He whistled and flirted brazenly, "Is the beauty here to see Ji Bai? Can his weak body satisfy you? How about considering me instead?"
After saying that, he looked at Ji Bai with a smirk and said in a sarcastic tone, "I'm doing this for your own good. After all, that kind of thing is exhausting. I'm different. I'm strong and will definitely satisfy the beauty."
Ling Qianchen was a step late and happened to hear these words. His face instantly darkened, looking as cold as if he had just climbed out of an ice coffin. But before he could take any action, he saw Yuan Meng kick out forcefully. "A good dog doesn't block the way."
It had only been half a year since she last came out, and now the younger generation of the Qian family dared to flirt with her? They were asking for trouble!
Her actions were clean and decisive, and her cold face sent a tremor through Ling Qianchen's long - frozen heart.
Qian Xu collapsed on the ground beside his feet in a spread - eagle position, howling in pain and cursing obscenely.
Ling Qianchen narrowed his dark eyes dangerously and stepped on his hand without hesitation as he walked past. Lu Ziyans followed closely behind.
Qian Xu let out two more shrill screams, tears streaming down his face from the pain. He looked up, about to curse, but met Ling Qianchen's pitch - black eyes. The curse on his lips was instantly swallowed back. "M - Mr. Ling..."
"Yo, you're not blind after all?" Lu Ziyans sneered. "You dare to flirt with anyone. I thought you were blind and couldn't tell who she was."
Cold sweat broke out on Qian Xu's forehead. Just as he was about to plead for mercy, he heard Yuan Meng say to Luo Yishan, who had just rushed over, "Throw him out. Tell Qian Laoliu to keep his son in line. If there's a next time, he'd better be prepared to have another one."
Luo Yishan immediately understood what was going on. She bared her teeth and showed a fierce smile. "You've got a lot of nerve. The last one who was like you has grass two meters high on his grave."
Ignoring Qian Xu's pleas for mercy, she waved to the waiters who had followed. "Strip him naked and throw him out. Stuff his mouth too. Don't let him disturb Sister Ai from saving the patient."
The waiters responded and started stripping and gagging Qian Xu. In no time, they threw the naked Qian Xu out of the front door.
Inside the private room, Yuan Meng pursed her lips, and her forehead was unconsciously damp with sweat.
"Okay, breathe slowly. Don't panic. You'll be fine."
Her voice was extremely gentle, but the strength in it made people involuntarily follow her words.
This gentle appearance made Ling Qianchen couldn't help but think of the delicate little rabbit at home. However, the other person's voice didn't have that much determination. All it had was a panicked tremor.
Ling Qianchen was instantly captivated.
Yuan Meng's calm appearance at this moment was different from her previous cold and arrogant self. It was just that her features... for some reason, vaguely resembled that of the little rabbit...