Chapter 36: I won't report you.

"Around seven or eight o'clock. I ordered it the day before yesterday, but it only arrived by air this afternoon."

Upon reflection, Zheng Qian felt a lingering sense of fear.

Thankfully, he hadn't gone in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, Zheng Qian had been accompanying Xia Xixi on a shopping spree at Joy City. If he had run into Jin Lu, he truly wouldn't have known how to explain it.

"Alright, let me try it on."

After Zheng Qian put it on, he instantly felt like he looked the part, though his wrist felt empty. It was time to buy a watch.

"I've already ordered a watch for you, too. An Omega 'Blue Ghost'. It'll arrive the day after tomorrow."

Thoughtful.

Virtuous.

With such a virtuous partner, Zheng Qian felt very comfortable.

He was willing to spend any amount of money on Jin Lu.

"Alright, the size fits well. Take it off."

"How did you get my measurements?"

"I used a soft tape measure while you were sleeping."

Zheng Qian imagined the scene: himself fast asleep while Jin Lu tossed and turned him, measuring every part of him with a tape measure. It was a bit comical and funny.

"Don't do that while I'm sleeping next time."

"Hmph, you were sleeping so soundly, you wouldn't have known anyway."

In the morning, Jin Lu still took Zheng Qian to the gym. Many people saw the ten-million-level luxury car, which drew gasps of admiration from quite a few onlookers.

In their eyes, this boyfriend of Jin Lu's was a genuine 'tall, rich, and handsome' man!

After working out, the two changed into formal wear, grabbed a bite to eat, strolled around a nearby mall for a while, and then headed straight for Wangyue Island to attend the Yuntang International Red Wine Association.

Zheng Qian didn't have much interest in red wine; he was only here to accompany Jin Lu.

As for company matters, they were naturally handled by Xia Xixi. As the deputy general manager, he could go if he wanted to, or not if he didn't. Even when he did go, he just sat in his office playing games and clearing levels.

The company's public relations department was dispensable. As for the 'part' regarding inland business, Chen Weiqiang hadn't given clear instructions; it was a very blurry line.

Normally speaking, for a city like Yebai, having one three-star hotel would be quite good, but who could argue with Yebai having Wangyue Island?

No one knew how it was managed, or how much money Boss Han had invested, but he had actually built a six-star hotel on the island. Perhaps that was what Yuntang International saw in it.

The decor was luxurious and resplendent.

Inside the main hall, many people were wearing crisp suits, with almost no wrinkles on their clothes.

Holding stemmed wine glasses, men and women stood in groups of four or five, chatting with smiles on their faces.

Perhaps a large portion of these people were just like Zheng Qian, having no interest in red wine. But their purpose in coming here wasn't to taste wine, but to expand their network and make new friends.

Perhaps their next business partner was hidden among the people at this reception.

"Yo, yo, yo, look who it is?"

Not far away, a discordant voice rang out.

A man wearing a white tuxedo with a neatly tied double-flower bowtie, arm-in-arm with a rather attractive woman, walked toward Zheng Qian and Jin Lu.

He had his hair slicked back, coated in so much hair gel that it was actually reflecting light. His eyebrows were groomed very neatly, and he had a punchable expression on his face.

"An acquaintance?" Jin Lu asked.

"Hardly."

These two were none other than Yao Manman and Chang Rui!

"How did you end up here? Who invited you?" Chang Rui held a glass of red wine, curled his tongue, and took a sip.

Only then did he notice that Zheng Qian was holding a woman's arm.

"Jin Lu?"

How could Chang Rui not know Jin Lu?

He was naturally playful, had some family money, and was a regular at Red Rose.

A month ago, he had ordered a 'Big Divine Dragon' set at Red Rose, and when Jin Lu came over to toast him, he had been deeply captivated by this woman.

Whether it was her looks or her temperament, she completely surpassed Yao Manman.

Especially Jin Lu's deep, world-weary eyes—even if she did nothing but stand there quietly, she would suck away all a man's thoughts and attention.

That very night, Chang Rui ordered a 'Big Divine Dragon' set for Jin Lu, hoping to take her to a hotel.

But he hadn't expected to be flatly rejected by Jin Lu.

Chang Rui had been drinking a bit too much at the time and couldn't tolerate being rejected by a bar saleswoman. He tried to force Jin Lu to leave on the spot, only to be thrown out by Red Rose's security.

What was going on today? How did these two end up together, coming to attend a reception organized by Yuntang International?

Yao Manman was shocked and a bit bewildered; she hadn't expected to run into Zheng Qian here.

She subconsciously compared herself with Zheng Qian's companion, but in every aspect, she felt inferior.

"Ms. Jin? What a coincidence. Is this your boyfriend?" Chang Rui asked with a smile.

Jin Lu glanced at Chang Rui.

This man's face was deathly pale, his eye bags were heavy, his body seemed frail and unsteady, and his demeanor was frivolous. The only thing that looked new was his tattooed eyebrows.

Although he was wearing name-brand clothing, it gave one the feeling of a monkey dressed as a human.

At the same time, she remembered Chang Rui—he was the one who had tried to force her to leave that night, only for the boss of Red Rose to find out and have security kick him out. He must be holding a grudge, so there was no need for her to pay attention to such a person.

"That's none of your business. Stay away from me." Jin Lu said, pulling Zheng Qian to the side.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't go! I'm asking you a question. You think you can just leave without answering?"

Chang Rui immediately blocked them.

That night at Red Rose, they had relied on the bar's security and their numbers to kick him out.

Now that they were at the Yuntang International reception, they wanted to make him lose face again? How could that be possible?

This wasn't Red Rose; this was a social venue for high society, not a place for bar hostesses like her or losers like Zheng Qian.

To be associated with Zheng Qian, it seemed Jin Lu's taste wasn't that great either.

But then again, was he really inferior to a guy like Zheng Qian?

How did Yao Manman end up with him? Wasn't it just because she cheated on Zheng Qian?

This was Chang Rui's home turf.

He had suffered a loss at the bar, but here, he wouldn't let Jin Lu have an easy time, and at the same time, he would thoroughly humiliate Zheng Qian.

"How did you two get in here?"

"Don't pay him any mind." Jin Lu reminded Zheng Qian in his ear.

"Heh, a pair of scumbags, sneaking into the reception. Do you really think you're high-society figures now?"

"No need to run. Since you two enjoy the feeling of being rats, I won't report you to Yuntang International. Aren't you going to thank me?"

Zheng Qian patted Jin Lu's shoulder, giving her a look that said not to worry.

This time, his status was different, his position was different, and the wealth he possessed was different.

Why should he be afraid of Chang Rui?

Furthermore, these two were Zheng Qian's enemies.

Zheng Qian hadn't had the strength to confront Chang Rui before, but now he did. He didn't like, nor did he need, to swallow his pride.

Taking a detour was never something Zheng Qian liked to do.

"Who are you calling names? Who's a rat, and who's a scumbag?"