Months passed in the blink of an eye. The first time Qin Dou met Xia Lin, the place arranged by Guomin Xiao Wang for dinner was the Holiday Dynasty Hotel.
Upon hearing this, Qin Dou couldn't help but sigh. He still felt a sense of fear recalling how he had almost offended Xia Feng here back then.
He was truly young and impetuous.
"Alas... don't mention it, it's all in the past," Qin Dou waved his hand.
"Let's go up quickly, Yu Pangzi has booked a private room." Guomin Xiao Wang nudged Qin Dou, and the group headed upstairs in a grand procession.
Upon arriving at the private room, Yu Wei was the first to speak, "Lin'er, long time no see."
Yu Wei and Zheng Qingya had moved into the villa, but because Xia Lin and the others were going to Kunlun Mountain, they moved out again.
This was also why Xia Lin called them for dinner as soon as she returned.
After all, Kunlun Mountain was too special a place, and Xia Lin dared not take them in without proper authorization.
"It hasn't been that long, only eleven days," Guomin Xiao Wang said with a grin.
In their hearts, it truly felt like a long time since they last met.
More than three months had passed, and when calculated this way, it felt quite significant.
"Time flies when you're having fun," Yu Wei chuckled.
After some idle chat, they began asking the waiter to serve the dishes.
The happiest moments were when they, the younger generation, ate and drank heartily, chatting about everything under the sun.
"Lin'er, I feel like you've become even prettier. Have you been using some good cosmetics?" Zheng Qingya asked Xia Lin.
The others spent every day with Xia Lin, so they couldn't perceive any changes in her.
It was like a newborn baby; they were growing every day, but their parents wouldn't notice. However, if someone else visited after ten days, they would immediately see how much the child had grown.
Zheng Qingya felt exactly this way now; she could clearly see that Xia Lin was more beautiful than before.
"Really?" Xia Lin drew out the word, asking happily.
"Yes, haven't you guys noticed?" Zheng Qingya asked the others.
"Lin'er has always been this beautiful. Xiao Ya, are you teasing?" Guomin Xiao Wang said with a smile.
"Indeed, she's always been this beautiful," Qin Dou also nodded.
"I agree with Xiao Ya. She's definitely different from the last time I saw her," Yu Wei chimed in.
With Yu Wei's remark, everyone else finally realized it. Although only ten days had passed for Yu Wei, for them, a full hundred days had gone by. They had all been cultivating during this time, which must be the reason for the change.
"Then do I look handsomer?" Guomin Xiao Wang quickly asked.
"It's hard to tell, after all, there's a difference between ugliness and beauty," Yu Wei said seriously after carefully observing Guomin Xiao Wang.
Then, seeing Guomin Xiao Wang's murderous glare, he continued, "If you insist on seeing a change, then yes, you look more spirited than before."
"Get lost," Guomin Xiao Wang cursed.
"Hahaha...."
Everyone burst into laughter, seeing Guomin Xiao Wang's crestfallen expression.
Huang Heng happened to be passing by the door of Guomin Xiao Wang's private room. Since the door wasn't fully closed, only latched halfway, he heard the noisy commotion inside and peeked in.
Good heavens.
Five natural super beauties!
Xia Lin and the other four girls were seated facing the door. Xia Lin occupied the main seat, and Huang Heng saw all five of them. He completely ignored the men.
After a quick glance, Huang Heng returned to his private room opposite and immediately exclaimed, "Damn, you guys guess what I just saw?"
"What did you see?" Li Changhe asked.
"I saw five beauties, really, they were incredibly beautiful, the kind that makes your heart flutter just looking at them," Huang Heng felt he wasn't exaggerating at all.
They were indeed very beautiful. He couldn't recall the last time he had seen such natural beauties.
"With your status as the Young Master Huang, aren't Chinese beauties all yours to choose from?" Zhou Gangyi sneered.
He secretly added in his mind: Except for Xia Lin and the others.
If one had to talk about status, Huang Heng was undeniably the top young master in China.
"Why didn't you invite them over to join your meal? With your kingly aura, wouldn't beauties flock to you?"
Liu Liwei also chimed in with a mocking remark, following Zhou Gangyi's lead.
Ever since being disciplined by Xia Feng, Liu Liwei had become incredibly well-behaved.
"It's a shame. They're probably already taken. I saw several men in their private room," Huang Heng shook his head, feeling like he had lost billions.
He continued, "Unlike us, four lonely dogs, drinking alone, shedding tears until dawn."
"You're quite good with rhymes, aren't you? If you're interested, go ask them. It'd be good for everyone to get acquainted. Who knows, if there's a chance, we four in China would be unstoppable."
Everyone had had a few drinks, and their courage grew. Li Changhe, in particular, began egging Huang Heng on.
"That's true. If they're taken, then so be it. What if one of them takes a liking to me? You guys come with me, and if we embarrass ourselves, we'll do it together."
Huang Heng stood up after speaking, beckoning the other three to join him.
After all, it wouldn't hurt for the people inside to recognize them. If they were taken, they could just have a drink together.
They weren't going to do anything overly intrusive like poaching.
Upon saying this, Huang Heng was filled with energy. No matter what, he had to go and get acquainted.
A man must be bold. If he wants love to come quickly, he must be thick-skinned.
"I'm not going," Liu Liwei shook his head; he wasn't very interested.
"Let's all go. You guys just follow me and watch the show. Maybe tonight we can all hit the bars, after all, girls who like bars usually have good luck."
Seeing Liu Liwei shake his head, Huang Heng continued to persuade him. This opportunity might not come again. Such beauties were hard to encounter, and Huang Heng didn't want to regret it for life.
"Let's go. We'll go together and give him some courage," Zhou Gangyi said. Only then did Liu Liwei reluctantly nod.
"That's what good brothers do. It's rare for us four to gather together. Today, I'll show you how this brother wins a smile from a beauty."
Huang Heng led the way out of the private room, specifically smoothing his hairstyle, and walked confidently towards the private room opposite.
"Gangyi, why are you going along with his nonsense? If you run into Xia Lin again, you'll be kneeling until dawn," Liu Liwei whispered to Zhou Gangyi.
"It won't happen. Lin'er went to the Shanghai Film Studio, she won't be here," Zhou Gangyi whispered back.
Liu Liwei finally felt relieved. Once bitten, twice shy. This situation was too familiar to him.
Guomin Xiao Wang and the others had just finished joking about Yu Wei when the private room door was pushed open. Huang Heng walked in with a confident expression and announced loudly,
"Hello, all the beautiful ladies and handsome gentlemen. I'm from the private room opposite. How about we all have a meal and get acquainted? Let me introduce myself first, I'm from..."
"No need."
Qin Dou directly waved his hand, interrupting Huang Heng's self-introduction. What kind of idiot was this?
At this moment, the three following behind also entered in sequence.