Although Xiang Wan couldn't figure out what was going on or how Lu Mingzhe knew about her entanglement with Director Qian, she felt a sense of relief seeing him say that.
After all, he was the child's father, and his presence made her feel much more at ease.
Xiang Wan booked a private room at their usual spot and arrived early to make preparations.
As soon as work ended, Director Qian drove Lu Mingzhe over.
Pushing open the door, Xiang Wan feigned surprise when she saw them enter together.
Director Qian smiled thinly and explained.
"Hangcheng is such a small place. Since we're all friends, it means we're fated to meet. Isn't it normal for us to run into each other?"
"I find young Lu quite interesting, and we get along well. I plan to have dinner with him tonight. You don't mind, do you?"
Xiang Wan pretended to ponder with a troubled expression.
"Since Brother Qian is so magnanimous, what more can I say? Let's all sit down."
The three of them took their seats. Xiang Wan busied herself ordering dishes, wine, and tea.
After pouring tea for both of them and exchanging pleasantries, just as she was about to sit in the seat between them, Lu Mingzhe instructed her.
"I suddenly feel like having Braised Lion's Head. Go ask the waiter if they can make it and find a way to add it."
Xiang Wan didn't know what he was up to, but she knew he had his reasons. She smiled falsely and agreed, then walked out.
Seeing her leave the private room, Lu Mingzhe moved to the center seat and whispered into Director Qian's ear.
"I have something good here. After using it, she'll be completely obedient and do whatever you say. Would you like to try it?"
Director Qian, working in a hospital, knew exactly what he was talking about.
His eyebrows shot up, his face full of excitement. "This stuff isn't easy to get. Where did you get it?"
Lu Mingzhe smirked. "She used it with me every time before. She really liked it. It's so much fun."
"Oh? You two already..."
"We're all adults. Isn't this normal?"
Director Qian felt a pang of discomfort.
He thought about himself. He had known Xiang Wan for months, and they had only held hands. This man...
Both jealous and disappointed, he wished he could pull Xiang Wan over and say a few harsh words to her immediately.
"Since it's yours, why are you being so generous and letting me have it today?"
Lu Mingzhe said with disdain, "She's nothing to me. I'm already tired of her."
"There are plenty of younger, prettier women out there. I just couldn't accept her breaking up with me first. What a thing. I want to vent my anger."
After speaking, he pushed the hotel room card he hadn't returned from his last trip to Hangcheng towards him.
"The top floor, presidential suite. I've already prepared it for you. Brother Qian, are you still considering?"
Everything was so perfectly arranged, what was there to consider?
People like Xiang Wan weren't worth cherishing!
Director Qian chuckled and put the room card into his pocket.
"We're brothers. Don't worry, I'll help you vent your anger today."
There was a waiter standing by the door, ready to come in and serve them at any moment. If someone saw them, it would be troublesome.
Seeing that he had agreed, Lu Mingzhe took out the packet of medicine and waved it in front of him.
"Could you do me a favor and guard the door for me, Director Qian? If someone sees us, it might cause complications. I'll be quick."
After all, it was for his own benefit. Director Qian happily walked to the door.
He pretended to play on his phone by the door, constantly vigilant against outsiders.
Lu Mingzhe poured the contents into Xiang Wan's cup, stirred it vigorously until it completely dissolved, and then swapped it with Director Qian's teacup.
Xiang Wan returned quickly after ordering the dishes. As she pushed the door open, she was stopped.
Director Qian held the door and looked back at Lu Mingzhe.
Lu Mingzhe gave him an OK sign, and Director Qian then opened the door.
"Brother Qian, what are you doing standing at the door? You startled me."
"Nothing. I was just about to go to the restroom."
"Then please go. The dishes will be here soon. Hurry back."
Director Qian glanced back at Lu Mingzhe again and pretended to go to the restroom with his phone.
Xiang Wan sat back in the middle seat and took the opportunity to ask Lu Mingzhe what his plan was.
"You don't need to worry. Just do what you need to do. Wait and watch the show."
The restaurant was crowded, so the dishes would naturally take some time.
Xiang Wan first invited Director Qian to have some tea.
She intentionally tried to please him, speaking gently and sweetly. Director Qian didn't resist her advances and was very pleased.
The cup of tea was quickly finished. She refilled it for him, and then the waiter came in to serve the dishes.
While Director Qian was endlessly confessing his feelings to Xiang Wan, Lu Mingzhe opened the wine, added something else to it, and sent it to Director Qian.
"Since you two seem to have something to attend to, I won't be a third wheel here."
"I'll toast you. Let's meet again another day. Thank you for gracing me with your presence today, Director Qian. I'll treat you next time."
After Lu Mingzhe left, Director Qian, whose head was already buzzing, could no longer hold back.
His greasy, plump face pressed towards her, "Wanwan, Wanwan, do you know how much I like you, how much I miss you?"
"I was so heartbroken when you spoke to me like that a few days ago. I'm so happy to see you today, I'm so excited."
"I've never felt this way about anyone before. Believe me, touch me, my heart is beating so fast."
His hand was held in hers, and she was guided to his greasy chest.
Facing his ox-like rough breathing and listening to his fervent "confession," Xiang Wan felt like she was going to vomit.
But she knew very well that this guy's body temperature was too high, his heart was beating too fast, and he was already blushing and red-faced after just one cup of wine. He must have been drugged by Lu Mingzhe.
"Heh heh, is that so, Brother Qian~"
"Yes, very much so! Wanwan, I can't hold back anymore. I want to possess you right now, my dear, just be with me!"
"Brother Qian guarantees you, I know how to cherish a woman the most. If you follow me, you'll be the happiest woman in the world!"
Xiang Wan smiled shyly.
"Is that so, Brother Qian? Don't lie to me. You must keep your word~"
"Of course! Of course, I'll keep my word!"
Seeing that she was no longer refusing, Director Qian became bolder. He grabbed her hand and pulled her up.
"Let's go, we'll change locations! Brother Qian will cherish you properly today!"
Xiang Wan, who hadn't drunk any alcohol, drove for the old man.
The old man sat in the passenger seat, wriggling like a caterpillar, unable to wait another second.
Xiang Wan found it disgusting and secretly messaged Lu Mingzhe to ask what was going on.
"Just bring him to the hotel. Use the excuse of going to take a shower to string him along. I'll handle the rest."
Getting out of the car, Xiang Wan draped her arm over Director Qian's shoulder. To outsiders, it looked like they were embracing as they entered the elevator.
They went straight to the top floor. After swiping the card to open the door, Director Qian immediately pounced with his mouth.
Xiang Wan pushed his greasy chin away.
"Don't rush. I've been busy at the site all day, covered in dust and sweat. Don't you find me smelly? I'm going to wash up."
"My darling, you look beautiful. Who dares say you're smelly? Brother Qian likes you immensely. You don't need to wash."
"How can that be? It's our first time together after all. I must leave a perfect impression. I won't settle for less."