100: Chapter 101 A Night of Romance Among Three People

The meal proceeded in a subtle and eerie atmosphere. Tang Guo seemed determined to break the ice, constantly finding topics to discuss. Her words carried a hint of subtle flirtation and suggestion, and her gaze was bold and fervent, making no effort to hide her interest in and desire for Yu Bo. Yu Bo, however, remained calm and distant throughout, spending most of his time taking care of Yin Tianxue. His occasional responses to Tang Guo were polite but detached.

Yin Tianxue was caught in the middle, her heart a kaleidoscope of emotions. Watching Tang Guo's blatant advances toward Yu Bo, she felt a sharp pang of bitterness, along with a strange irritability and... a faint sense of excitement. While Yu Bo's coldness and distance toward Tang Guo made her feel a bit more secure, she also felt a lingering sense of... regret and loss?

She felt like she was going crazy, actually harboring such... ridiculous thoughts about her Best Friend. She shook her head, trying to drive those chaotic ideas from her mind, and picked up her wine glass, draining the remaining red wine in one gulp.

"Tianxue, drink slowly. This wine has a strong kick," Yu Bo said, frowning slightly as he reached out to press down on her wrist, his tone laced with worry.

"It's fine, I'm happy." Yin Tianxue smiled at him, her cheeks flushed with an alluring crimson from the alcohol, her eyes appearing somewhat dazed. "Today... Guoguo is here, so I'm happy. Come on, Guoguo, let's have another drink!"

Tang Guo's eyes lit up, and she immediately picked up her glass, smiling in agreement. "Alright! If Tianxue is happy, then I'm happy! Come on, cheers!"

The two of them shared another glass. Seeing Yin Tianxue obviously becoming intoxicated, Yu Bo's frown deepened. However, seeing her finally relaxed and happy for once, he didn't stop her. He simply reached out and silently replaced the wine in her glass with fruit juice.

But Yin Tianxue seemed dead set on getting drunk. She poured herself another glass of red wine and raised it toward Yu Bo. "Yu Bo, thank you... thank you for supporting my 'Yin Angel' plan, and thank you... for always staying by my side. I... I love you."

Her eyes were misty and her tone was slurred with intoxication, yet she was exceptionally serious and affectionate. Seeing her like this, Yu Bo's heart softened, and all his helplessness and worry transformed into deep tenderness. He took her hand, his voice low and gentle. "Silly girl, why are you thanking me? Your dream is my dream. I will always be with you, forever."

The two of them gazed deeply at each other, the air filled with a sweet and warm atmosphere. Watching this scene, Tang Guo felt a sharp pain in her heart, as if it were being pricked by needles. Jealousy and bitterness nearly overwhelmed her. She abruptly raised her glass and drained it. The pungent liquid burned her throat, but it couldn't suppress the bitterness in her heart.

"Oh my, you two, could you please stop flaunting your love in front of a single dog like me?" she teased with a forced, lighthearted smile, though her voice carried a trace of imperceptible trembling. "It's making my teeth ache with envy."

Yin Tianxue snapped back to her senses and smiled sheepishly, her cheeks turning even redder. She turned to look at Tang Guo, her eyes filled with guilt and sympathy. "Guoguo, I'm sorry... I... I didn't mean to. You... you will find your own happiness too. I'm sure of it."

Tang Guo felt a pang of pain as she looked into those clear, sincere eyes. Her happiness... was right here, in the man before her. But... this man only had eyes for Tianxue.

She suppressed the bitterness in her heart and forced a bright smile, raising her glass. "Alright, alright, let's not talk about that. Come on, drink! We're not going home until we're drunk tonight!"

The three continued to drink and chat. Under the influence of alcohol, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and... ambiguous. Emboldened by the wine, Tang Guo's words became bolder and her gaze more heated. From time to time, she would "accidentally" touch Yu Bo's hand or "unintentionally" throw him a wink. Although Yu Bo still maintained his distance, his gaze was no longer as cold as before. Occasionally, when he looked at Tang Guo, a trace of an imperceptible, complex emotion would flicker in the depths of his eyes.

Yin Tianxue watched their interactions, and the bitterness, irritability, and... secret sense of excitement within her grew stronger. The alcohol numbed her reason and magnified the deep-seated desires and darker side of her heart. She looked at Tang Guo's charming and seductive appearance, then looked at Yu Bo.

She felt she had truly gone mad, actually... actually starting to look forward to... looking forward to something happening again...

"I... I'm going to the restroom." She stood up abruptly, her steps a bit unsteady, wanting to escape this place that was making her heart flutter in confusion.

"Careful," Yu Bo said, quickly supporting her, his tone full of concern. "I'll go with you."

"No need, I can go by myself." Yin Tianxue pushed him away and rushed into the restroom as if fleeing.

Looking at her flushed face and dazed eyes in the mirror, Yin Tianxue was filled with shame and panic. How could she... how could she have such thoughts? This was simply... too shameless!

But... deep inside, a devilish voice kept tempting her: What does it matter? It already happened that night anyway. Besides... Yu Bo is so strong, you alone... really can't satisfy him. Tang Guo is your Best Friend, and she will be your best ally in the future; most importantly... in your heart... you actually want it too, don't you?

"No... that's not it..." She covered her ears and shook her head in pain, trying to drive that voice away. But the unfamiliar, intense longing surging from deep within her body made her legs go weak and her whole body feel hot.

She turned on the faucet and splashed cold water on her face, trying to sober up. But... it was no use. The alcohol and the deep-seated desire were like two fires burning fiercely within her body.

When she came out of the restroom, the atmosphere outside... had become even more ambiguous.

At some point, Tang Guo had moved to sit next to Yu Bo, her body practically pressed against his as she whispered something in his ear. Yu Bo didn't push her away; he just sat there quietly, his expression unreadable, but his tensed jawline betrayed his inner turmoil.

Seeing Yin Tianxue come out, Tang Guo smiled at her, her tone carrying a hint of intoxication and playfulness. "Tianxue, come here quickly! CEO Yu... he's bullying me!"

Yin Tianxue's heart sank abruptly, as if it had been fiercely tugged. Bitterness and... a strange sense of excitement surged into her heart at the same time. She walked over and sat on Yu Bo's other side. "Yu Bo, why are you bullying Guoguo?"

Yu Bo turned to look at her, his eyes deep, carrying a hint of scrutiny and... imperceptible desire. He reached out to wrap his arm around her waist, pulling her closer into his embrace, his voice low and husky. "She's had too much to drink and is talking nonsense."

"I haven't had too much to drink!" Tang Guo pouted in dissatisfaction, her body tilting until she was leaning directly on Yu Bo's shoulder. She looked at Yin Tianxue with dazed eyes, her tone carrying a bit of grievance and coyness. "Tianxue, look at him... he's being mean to me..."

Seeing Tang Guo leaning on Yu Bo's shoulder and seeing that Yu Bo didn't push her away, the bitterness and... excitement within Yin Tianxue intertwined, making her feel as if she were suffocating. The alcohol had completely numbed her reason, and the secret, dark desire deep in her heart finally broke through the shackles of morality.

She looked at Yu Bo, her eyes misty and her voice soft and sweet. "Yu Bo... don't bully Guoguo. She's my Best Friend..."

Yu Bo looked at her in this state, and his eyes instantly darkened like the night. His Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice became even huskier. "Tianxue, you're drunk."

"I'm not drunk..." Leaning in his arms, Yin Tianxue looked up at him, her gaze carrying an alluring invitation that she herself wasn't even aware of. "Yu Bo... hold me..."

Her initiative and seductive manner were like a spark that instantly ignited Yu Bo's long-suppressed desire. He could no longer control himself, lowering his head to fiercely kiss her lips with an undeniable force and possessiveness.

Watching the two of them kiss passionately, Tang Guo felt a pang of pain, but more than that, it was a near-manic excitement and anticipation. Instead of leaving, she moved even closer, her hand gently stroking Yu Bo's back...