Shen Mengqing spoke beautifully, talking about helping Yun Jin at a critical moment. In reality, after seeing through her intentions, I understood the hidden meaning of her words.
It wasn't about helping Yun Jin, but about being passively placed on Yun Jin and Shen Mengqing's side, facing the anger of Yu Baolin and Yu Shuang together!
I wasn't going to risk my life before even getting the Qian Wang Ling. Absolutely not!
...
I don't know how much time passed.
After a look of determination flashed in her eyes, Shen Mengqing, having figured things out, frowned and lowered her voice, saying, "I can tell you the news about the Qian Wang Ling first, but you have to promise me one thing."
I didn't speak, but nodded slightly, signaling Shen Mengqing to continue.
Seeing this, Shen Mengqing pondered for a moment and then said, "Once the Qian Wang Ling is in hand, if our side encounters any trouble or danger, you must come to our aid immediately!"
"If you can't do it, or if you break your word, I will expose the news that you possess the Qian Wang Ling!"
"No problem!"
I agreed without hesitation.
Shen Mengqing's condition was normal. According to Yu Shuang, she was about to launch a final offensive against Yun Jin for the Qian Wang Ling.
Even though Yun Jin, as the person involved, didn't seem to notice, Shen Mengqing, as an observer, had likely sensed it.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have rushed to find me.
Following this line of reasoning, if Yu Shuang didn't get what she wanted, who knew what crazy actions the enraged queen bee might take.
Thus, with me taking a step forward and Shen Mengqing taking a step back, we successfully reached a consensus.
I obtained the precise information about the Qian Wang Ling that I had been eagerly awaiting.
As for Shen Mengqing, she successfully secured my promise and help.
When I learned from Shen Mengqing that Yun Jin had secretly transferred the Qian Wang Ling to Xing Jia...
Honestly, for a moment, I really wanted to slap myself twice!
One step!
Back then, when I returned to the club and sought out Xu Peiyu to get Yun Jin's whereabouts, if I had said a few more words and asked her to keep an eye out, I would have been just one step away from the Qian Wang Ling!
After going in circles, Yun Jin had indeed transferred the Qian Wang Ling back to the club in Xing Jia.
And if I wasn't mistaken, it must have been kept by Yun Luo.
Just as I was constantly thinking about how to strategize against Yun Luo and how to sneak the Qian Wang Ling away from his secret custody...
Shen Mengqing suddenly slowly raised her cup and said to me, "We've finished our business, let's go back to our personal matters!"
"How have you been lately?"
Originally, I thought that Shen Mengqing offering me another drink was just to change the subject.
After drinking it, we would chat about trivial things and then part ways.
But unexpectedly, perhaps because I had drunk too much earlier and the alcohol had gone to my head, after this drink...
There wasn't a single drink interval that lasted more than five minutes!
At first, I didn't pay much attention. By the time I realized it, I found myself unconsciously following Shen Mengqing's rhythm... and getting drunk!
In the end, I didn't know how I left the barbecue restaurant.
All I knew was that when my consciousness returned somewhat, Shen Mengqing and I were in a presidential suite in a hotel.
Our eyes met, and silence fell between us.
Awkward, yet filled with unspoken intimacy...
It wasn't until the tipsy and alluring Shen Mengqing said, "Why don't you stay tonight," that the silent awkwardness in the room instantly vanished!
At this moment, although I was still drunk, my mind had a sliver of clarity.
I knew exactly what Shen Mengqing meant by saying that.
She wanted to use herself to firmly bind my verbal promise.
I disliked this kind of intentional ambiguity and wanted to refuse directly.
But under the influence of alcohol and her captivating gaze...
In the end, I chose to remain silent.
"I, I'll go take a shower!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Mengqing turned and walked into the bathroom.
Watching her tall and graceful back, my heart began to pound violently.
I knew what kind of woman Shen Mengqing was; elegance was her synonym.
Such a woman was definitely not the type to casually throw herself into a man's arms.
Her willingness to sacrifice this much for Yun Jin was something I had never expected.
Drunken impulsiveness was not without basis.
Under the constant stimulation of alcohol, no man could remain unmoved by beauty and directly enter a state of sagehood.
Unless... you were prepared beforehand!
Tonight was destined to be a special night!
When Shen Mengqing emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a towel, my gaze immediately froze!
A beauty emerging from a bath, a beauty like jade!
Seeing me staring like a pervert, Shen Mengqing first smiled shyly, then opened her lips and said, "What are you looking at, you dummy?!"
"Why don't you go wash up quickly?"
As soon as she finished speaking, with a splash and a gust of fragrant breeze, my vision went black.
After pulling down the bathrobe she threw at me, I realized...
She had already snuck into bed and under the covers!
If I still had a trace of sobriety and a trace of reason before, then at this moment, I decided to stay true to myself and follow the dictates of my primal desires!
She had delivered herself to my doorstep, so why would I refuse her?
Thus, I rushed into the bathroom.
...
After showering, as I emerged from the bathroom, I found that Shen Mengqing had already stealthily turned off all the lights in the room!
In the pitch darkness, I couldn't see Shen Mengqing, and she... naturally couldn't see me either!
As a seasoned gambler, with my keen hearing, I could clearly hear Shen Mengqing's rather nervous breathing.
It was messy and a little rapid.
It seemed that Shen Mengqing's body was ready, but her mind was slightly lacking.
I understood this situation.
Because, so was I!
After this cold shower, as the lust gradually subsided, my reason also gradually returned.
So, in the end, I chose to retreat!
Quietly putting on my clothes, just before opening the door, I turned to look at Shen Mengqing, who was hiding under the covers, and sighed softly, "The greatest kindness from a beauty is the hardest to bear!"
"Why must you compromise yourself for someone else?"
"As long as the Qian Wang Ling is in hand, I promise you... I will do my best to ensure Yun Jin's safety!"
"After all, she was involved with Uncle Tuo for a while!"