【Love in a Small Town】(Episode 14) Author: Laughter in the Coffin

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Episode 14

Episode Synopsis:

After Zhang Dong helped Lin Ling take care of everything, he accompanied her to the class reunion as her boyfriend, venting her
anger and further deepening their relationship...

After the class reunion, Zhang Dong drove Lin Yan and Lin Ling to his newly decorated mansion in Songshan District, introducing them to his
"new home," which moved the two deeply.

Chapter 1: Class

Reunion Amidst a Chaotic Mind Lin Ling unconsciously followed Zhang Dong's footsteps habitually,
keeping . This time, they arrived at a very high-end styling center, which, to put it bluntly, was a more upscale
haircut and styling salon, with some additional beauty services.

"Hello, full beauty treatment, and also a shampoo and styling."

Zhang Dong went directly to the front desk and took out his VIP card, which was Zuo Xiaoxian's personal card. Recently, she and Lin Yan had been
spending a lot of money here. Everyone says women's money is the easiest to earn. After his two wives spent a lot, they were starting to feel the pinch.
Apparently, they're now discussing finding an experienced partner to open their own place in Songshan. According to them,
Zhang Dong has many women, so the profits shouldn't go to outsiders.

"Okay, ma'am, please come with us."

The receptionist immediately led the still somewhat dazed Lin Ling upstairs.
The , and the "Men Not Allowed" sign seemed to elevate its image, so Zhang Dong wouldn't have the chance to follow them around.

This time, Lin Ling bit her lower lip and didn't say anything. She remembered her sister and Zuo Xiaoxian taking her here before, and
her girlish love of beauty made it hard for her to refuse beauty services. Taking advantage of the remaining time, Zhang Dong ran
errands in the city and returned in the evening, just in time to avoid being late.

In the waiting area on the first floor of the cosmetic surgery center, Lin Ling, blushing, looked thoughtfully at the teacup in front of her. She seemed
a little embarrassed and didn't dare call to ask where Zhang Dong was. When Zhang Dong walked in, she subconsciously turned
her head, her expression a little shy, then she immediately lowered her head uneasily. Zhang Dong immediately smiled lecherously and nodded with satisfaction
.

The service at this shop was good; at least there was no brainwashing-style consumption. Actually, a gentle and delicate beauty like Lin Ling
didn't need so-called perming or hair dyeing. After all, her unique charm would be counterproductive if she dressed too trendily.
So the shop just washed her hair and dried her elegant, long, flowing hair. The smooth black hair made
her look even more pure, and her skin was fair and beautiful, with a rosy and refreshing look.
It seemed that she had done a face mask after washing her face, and the effect was quite obvious.

"Brother Dong, is there anything else?"

Lin Ling stood up and stood timidly in front of Zhang Dong. Although she was at Zhang Dong's mercy today,
she didn't feel unhappy at all. Apart from the unease of being uncomfortable, her girlish love of beauty also made her feel a little
happy.

"That's all, Lingling, you're so beautiful."

Zhang Dong stared at her intently, sincerely praising her. There are different types of beauty in women; Lingling
wasn't the kind that could take your breath away, but her delicate and pleasing appearance was captivating.

"Let's go!"

Lin Ling blushed and walked out somewhat flusteredly, unable to bear the ambiguous smiles of the shop assistants.

It was rush hour, and after they got into the car, Lin Ling's phone rang. She glanced at
the caller ID and answered softly, simply saying "hello." Her soft, gentle voice
sent shivers down one's spine. Her tone was gentle yet playful, a pure and innocent melody. But Zhang Dong's
mind went blank, and he couldn't help but recall the enchanting sound of her soft, drawn-out singing that night. The delicate, lingering tone sent
shivers down his spine, and his once innocent eyes instantly welled with desire—
an almost uncontrollable instinct.

The car slowly started moving. Perhaps it was Zhang Dong's thoughtful yet domineering gesture that subtly dissolved the emotional
barrier, but this time Lin Ling naturally sat in the passenger seat. She glanced at Zhang Dong, feeling somewhat
uneasy and embarrassed. She seemed puzzled as to why she appeared so relaxed. She
wasn't but she couldn't deny that Zhang Dong's actions had indeed stirred something within her.

Lin Ling, her face flushed, answered the phone. After listening for a while, her eyebrows furrowed slightly, clearly
displeased : "Xiao Ying, why did you change the location so easily? It's traffic time now, and some classmates are having trouble getting there
. Why did you go so far?"

The person on the other end offered a brief explanation, but the tone was perfunctory. Apparently, the original restaurant had a power outage
, and since her husband had partnered with someone to open a restaurant, she might as well go and support them. Lin
Ling wasn't the organizer, and after listening to the explanation, she could only helplessly say, "Then you can continue to notify the others. See
who's going in the same direction and give them a ride. I have a car, so I don't need to pick them up. I'll ask around and give
a few people a ride if I'm going in the same direction."

Zhang Dong realized that this woman named Xiao Ying was obviously a show-off. Sure enough, after Lin Ling finished speaking,
there was a moment of silence on the other end, and then she hung up after saying something. Lin Ling snorted irritably
, looking up phone numbers while muttering to herself, "Honestly, just changing the location and making
people run around like that. How long would it take to take a bus at this hour? She's just messing with people who don't have cars. She's
so annoying."

It was rare for Lin Ling to complain like this, and Zhang Dong couldn't help but chuckle. Lin Ling
rolled her eyes a little embarrassedly before dialing the numbers one by one. Of course, she would call classmates who lived nearby and were close to her. She figured
that Xiaoying's approach would cause a lot of complaints, since some people didn't even own a car and didn't
live in Guangming City. They'd practically all lived in the city for this reunion, and now that they were waiting in the city, a sudden change of
location would be inconvenient for them.

Lin Ling fiddled with her phone for a while and gave out two addresses. Luckily, they were in the same area and not too far apart.
Just then, her phone beeped again. She picked it up and immediately frowned slightly: "Where did you find this place? We're almost at
Songshan! Isn't this just giving us a free ride?"

"It doesn't show how convenient it is to have a car,"

Zhang Dong said dismissively. He'd seen plenty of show-offs; one or two more wouldn't make a difference. With his current wealth, he didn't care about getting involved with them.
It's practically impossible to meet someone who could embarrass you.

The provincial capital is teeming with all sorts of people; as a bustling metropolis serving as a hub, it's
a melting pot of all kinds. Zhang Dong has seen at least eight or ten thousand people, whether they're from the underworld, legitimate society, or those who operate in the gray areas and make a living through shady dealings
. Some bullying and humiliation do happen—after all, this is a realistic, power-driven society, and such things are
unavoidable—but honestly, the probability of such incidents is actually very low. At least, the
pretentious types Zhang Dong has encountered are mostly low-class individuals.

Real underworld bosses are actually quite polite. Once they've reached a certain level and amassed wealth,
they'll work hard to launder their money and engage in legitimate businesses, avoiding violence. They wear suits, are amiable, never
cause trouble, and even restrain their more aggressive henchmen. When they go out, they'll avoid arrogant
young people; as they say, these are like newborn calves unafraid of tigers, and if they start a fight, they don't know their own
strength it's best not to mess with them.

Similarly, truly wealthy people are generally kind and courteous. The best
characteristic of this type of person is their diligence and good interpersonal relationships. Everyone understands that harmony brings wealth. Although many have made
their fortunes through harshness, they would never intentionally offend others.
As , provoking others is just asking for trouble. The first thing to do after becoming wealthy is to cultivate good
character and maintain a good network of relationships, regardless of who those relationships are, because you never know when you might
need someone's help.

Therefore, very few wealthy people flaunt or show off their wealth. They are either nouveau riche
eager to let others know they've made money, or they were previously so poor that they have an inferiority complex and a
strong competitive and envious nature. Of course, youthful impetuosity also plays a role.

Truly wealthy people are discreet about their wealth; many even joke about being poor.
Real tycoons would never wear a gold chain like a dog leash and parade around in public.

"Really wealthy people are as low-key as I am," Zhang Dong thought narcissistically, finding these class reunions increasingly
boring. This kind of pointless bickering was particularly childish; those people were probably just
lowlifes weren't insecure, why would they deliberately seek superiority over others?

Thinking about it, Zhang Dong felt a bit bored, like a college student trying to beat up an arrogant elementary school student. Even if
he could show off to perfection, he probably wouldn't find any thrill of victory.

It seemed that helping his sister-in-law vent her anger would also be a pointless endeavor. Despite these thoughts, Zhang Dong remained
calm decided to pick up Lin Ling's classmate first, following the address she had given him. The evening traffic was heavy, so they moved
slowly. At another traffic light, Lin Ling almost rolled her eyes—over a hundred seconds! Several of her classmates
had called, though they hadn't rushed her, but she was already feeling embarrassed, perhaps afraid others would think she
was deliberately late to put on airs.

As soon as the car stopped, Zhang Dong suddenly reached out and grabbed her. Lin Ling, startled, was immediately taken aback. She
hurriedly covered her chest with both hands, blushing and wary, saying, "Dong, Brother Dong, don't do anything rash."

Zhang Dong was slightly taken aback, then immediately laughed and cried. It seemed this girl thought he was going to grope her breasts. But the
action did look like it; if his hand had moved forward another ten centimeters, he could have shamelessly fondled her firm, shapely
breasts. Thinking of this, Zhang Dong couldn't help but smile lecherously. He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he could faintly
smell the scent of her breasts that he had longed to taste—the natural and refreshing fragrance emanating from this virgin's body.

"If you're going to do anything rash, now's not the time. Give me your bag."

Zhang Dong almost drooled, but he quickly put on a serious face. After all, his
main was to win Lin Ling's favor.

Sleeping together was all about mutual consent. Regardless of whether she truly loved him, he couldn't let her
dislike him. Speaking of love, Zhang Dong felt a bit powerless. This girl was so infatuated with Xu Hanlan,
yet the person driving her crazy was actually her own sister. It seemed unlikely that she would fall in love with him. Was this
the legendary "getting my body but not my heart"? Every time he saw this line on TV
when Zhang Dong would curse inwardly, "Damn it, I only want your body, who the hell wants your
heart?"

Now that this situation had fallen on his own, Zhang Dong's perspective had actually changed a bit. He began to feel sorry for those
so-called devoted but foolish second male leads. Even Yin Zhiping, that despicable bastard, Zhang Dong started to feel
a little for him. His status was only slightly higher than an extra, so a union of body and soul was basically hopeless. But at least
he could take advantage of him once. Judging from this, Brother Yin was a man of feeling, clearly understanding
the true meaning of living for the moment.

Damn it, it's definitely more enjoyable to have both physical and emotional connection. Zhang Dong felt a surge of annoyance thinking about Lin Ling's
wary He secretly vowed that he would make her willingly
give him her virginity, instead of her reluctantly letting him take advantage of her because of someone else.

Lin Ling, who had been lost in thought, hadn't noticed Zhang Dong's lewd behavior and thought she had misunderstood, blushing instantly
. Coming to her senses, she didn't dare look at Zhang Dong's ambiguous smile and obediently handed him her bag.

The newly bought bag was empty except for a set of keys; there were only a few dozen coins in it.
It was clear that Lin Ling didn't take this class reunion seriously. She only brought a little change and didn't even bring her bank card.
What if she needed to spend money? Perhaps she was even planning not to go even if there was a second round!

Zhang Dong glanced at it briefly, then said without looking up, "Take out that black backpack under your seat
!"

Lin Ling did as she was told, but it felt heavy and was difficult to carry due to her awkward posture. Zhang Dong
took the bag and, while rummaging through it, said with a smile, "
What kind of rich woman goes out with an empty bag? Such an expensive bag, if you don't put something valuable in it, people might think it's fake. Not only would the
bag be wronged, but it would also be a waste of all the money I spent."

Lin Ling was speechless, then stared wide-eyed as Zhang Dong pulled out the jumbled items one by one
. Cosmetics aside, there was a bottle of Coco perfume that Zhang Dong poured half
out of before putting in her bag. Although Lin Ling wasn't obsessed with luxury goods, she understood the value of this, and instantly...
"What are you doing, Dong-ge? Why throw away perfectly good perfume? What a waste!" exclaimed Lin Ling in surprise.

Coco perfume had almost become a symbol of a girl's taste. Although Lin Ling wasn't obsessed with these things,
it didn't mean she was ignorant of them; at the very least, she had once wished she owned a bottle like it.

A burst of fragrance wafted over, leaving the bewildered Lin Ling momentarily stunned.
Zhang Dong perfume on her and then put it in her bag, chuckling, "That's how you get
the feeling of using it. Everything brand new looks like it was bought on the spur of the moment to make a good impression. Don't worry
, Dong-ge is always methodical and never overlooks anything. If you want to show off, go ahead. If you don't want to,
I'll make them look at me with new eyes, and I guarantee no one will dare utter a single word of nonsense."

These casual words instantly silenced Lin Ling, who looked at Zhang Dong with disbelief, perhaps
as surprised as everyone else that the seemingly carefree Zhang Dong possessed such thoughtfulness. However, it must be admitted that
Zhang Dong's consideration was very thorough. If the bag was full of unopened new items, it would seem like he was trying to show off.
If it was all used, then no one would have anything to say.

Lin Ling watched with heartache as Zhang Dong used paper to waste all those expensive cosmetics one by one. But when
Zhang Dong things in, she couldn't hold back anymore. She grabbed Zhang Dong's hand and said anxiously, "Brother Dong
, what are you doing? I have money, I just didn't bring any. This is a party, not a dinner party.
Why ?"

"It's your pocket money. Anyway, there's still room in the bag, so I'll stuff in more."

Zhang Dong ignored her and stuffed the money and two small notebooks in. Then he saw that the light had turned green, so he quickly handed
the bag back to her and started the car.

Lin Ling, clutching her already heavy bag, was somewhat stunned. Suddenly noticing the two small booklets inside, she became
even more uneasy. She pulled them out abruptly, her hands trembling. "Brother Dong, what... what is this? My sister
sold the hotel to you, didn't she? What... what?"

She was somewhat incoherent. One booklet was the hotel's property registration; after the transaction,
Zhang Dong still registered it in both her and her sister's names. The second was the business license, also registered in their
names. This meant that the money Zhang Dong had given her was essentially a free gift. Originally, because of the transaction, Lin Yan had felt
somewhat at ease, although she considered Zhang Dong her man, she was also worried that if he gave too much, people would gossip.

Lin Ling also felt bad enough about Zhang Dong giving Chen Dashan the extra money, but now, seeing the hotel
returned to its rightful owner, she was dumbfounded. She knew that if her sister knew about this, she would definitely object strongly
.

Her first thought was to tell her sister immediately, because she knew her sister wasn't greedy; this
was her first relationship, and she was very averse to any financial involvement. Unfortunately,
the car . Outside the window, her two classmates stared at the luxury car, their mouths
agape in disbelief.

Lin Ling could only quickly gather her thoughts and urge them to get in. The two girls were a little
reserved once inside, glancing furtively at Zhang Dong, the driver. One of them nudged Lin Ling, "Lingzi,
honestly tell us who this handsome guy is!" Lin Ling was momentarily

speechless, unsure how to introduce him. Zhang Dong had come to avenge her, and her sister and Lan had
already , as they were putting on an act
. But facing Zhang Dong, she couldn't bring herself to speak. Even knowing it was all an act, her feelings were too
complicated . The memory of that night, naked and wanton, was still vivid, and the lingering sensation made her
momentarily bewildered. She didn't understand why she was recalling that blushing, beautiful memory now.

"Hello, ladies! I'm Lingling's boyfriend, and I'll definitely be her future
husband, barring any unforeseen circumstances."

Zhang Dong smiled warmly, giving off a polite and courteous vibe. At the very least, this polite attitude
easily won over others. Being complimented on his looks naturally puts her in a good mood, so Zhang Dong's smile seemed particularly warm and
sunny, instantly making Lin Ling roll her eyes. It just looked so fake.

These days, "handsome guy" and "beautiful girl" are just polite words; they're usually calling you "handsome" not "you" but "your
money." Even if you're ugly as a goosebumps, you'll still have a bunch of girls calling you "handsome."
If these people can say such things, what kind of outrageous things won't they do?

"Wow, Lingling, you've been so quiet all this time! I didn't expect you to already have such a boyfriend!"

one of the girls, with freckles and buck teeth, exclaimed, feigning surprise.

Lin Ling rolled her eyes, too lazy to explain. Zhang Dong had already spoken first, so she naturally wouldn't make things difficult for herself.
Zhang Dong smiled as brightly as ever, but inwardly he was a little annoyed. "If only
it were as deep as you say," he thought. "The key is that our little beauty Lingling is still a virgin. I haven't even had a chance to test her depth yet.

" "Exactly," another girl with a round face like a pancake chimed in, "so many guys were chasing after you in school, but you turned them all down. Turns out you have such a good husband candidate!
No wonder you look down on those beasts."

Of course, her figure was also rather unsightly,
and this so-called "good husband" standard was definitely measured in money.

These two were truly atrocious; their faces looked like they'd been slashed by a butcher's knife. So Zhang Dong's
initial expectations vanished completely. His eyes were so clear, even pure, that they seemed almost innocent enough to make him want to become a monk.
While driving, he kept his eyes straight ahead, exuding a gentlemanly air. Lin Ling glanced at him with disdain
, absentmindedly answering the questions from the two gossipy girls. She thought that if they were as
good as Zuo Xiaoxian, or even slightly less so, this lecherous man wouldn't act this way. No matter how normal he acted, he'd definitely
be hard.

Thinking this, Lin Ling subconsciously glanced at Zhang Dong's crotch, then looked away embarrassedly,
slapping her forehead
. She didn't know where all these strange thoughts came from; why, even though she found his penis both large and disgusting, did she still think about it that way?

Lin Ling couldn't help but steal another glance. Despite her contempt for Zhang Dong, she had to admit she didn't dislike this
philandering man.

The two classmates in the car kept gossiping,
speaking . Lin Ling responded half-heartedly, clearly indicating that she had always been like that.
They were used to his nonchalant attitude and didn't complain even if he was a little quiet. Zhang Dong politely
responded with a few words and interjected, calling out to Lin Ling affectionately and deliberately looking at her with a tender gaze,
making Lin Ling feel quite uncomfortable while the two gossipy women egged him on with envy and jealousy.

Once outside the city center, transportation was much more convenient, but the constant phone calls urging them to hurry made the journey noticeably slower
. Lin Ling answered them half-heartedly and finally found the meeting place.

Located at the border of the city center and Songshan District, it wasn't a high-end hotel, just a three-story detached building.
Its only advantage was a spacious parking lot in front. Zhang Dong was somewhat stunned. If he remembered
correctly, this place had been acquired by the Far East Group, but it had been sold off due to its small size. He hadn't
expected it to be renovated into a restaurant.

Parking was very inconvenient; the restaurant was doing fairly well, and it took him a while to find a parking space. After getting out of the car, the three women
walked towards the restaurant entrance. The signboard was quite eye-catching, and the name "Nomadic Family" was rather nice,
at least a hundred times better than the tacky name of "Rich Hotel." Zhang Dong obediently followed behind, while
the three girls walked ahead. Clearly, Lin Ling's brand-new outfit had caught their attention,
and the luxury brand logos had become the topic of discussion. Lin Ling seemed helpless and could only offer vague responses.

This was a newly opened restaurant, with many banners and billboards at the entrance, indicating it specialized in
Northwest cuisine. The two girls at the entrance were dressed very attractively: black leather shorts, sexy lace
tops, and long legs in black stockings. Their good figures were actually quite appealing, but the flaw was that they were dressed too
provocatively, relying entirely on their clothing and makeup. Their revealing outfits and exaggerated hairstyles made them
look uncomfortable.

Especially their overly obvious false eyelashes; they were so long that it was immediately obvious they were fake. If they
were just say they looked good. Zhang Dong glanced at them and immediately lost interest. Their looks were passable,
but they lacked any attractive aura. Their flamboyant attire was too over-the-top. While they didn't
exude an obvious air of vulgarity, they were close to it. In short, they seemed like the kind of
women you could pay for, but not for emotional investment.

Naturally, even with their flamboyant appearance, Zhang Dong simply ignored them.
One of the two girls at the door, the most revealingly dressed, immediately ran forward, complaining as she greeted Lin Ling, "
What You can't put on airs like this now. Everyone's waiting for you inside."

"There was some traffic,"

Lin Ling replied, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, not wanting to argue. The two alien-like figures, seemingly disliking them as well,
immediately echoed her sentiment.

"You changed locations without even telling us beforehand. We're already grateful you even came."

The round-faced girl retorted bluntly, immediately cutting him off. "We came all this way.
It's normal for taxis to be slow at this hour
. If we weren't like you, able to take a plane, we could have gotten here much faster, right?"

"There's nothing we can do about the traffic jams on public transport. We can't take shortcuts either."

Another girl chimed in, but her words were equally sarcastic. "Yingzi, I told you
not to call those without cars. What's the
point of wasting our time? Making everyone wait for her like she's the center of attention, what kind of high and mighty attitude is that?"

This sarcastic girl was clearly the annoying Xiaoying the round-faced girl had mentioned. Yingzi didn't say
much , immediately gesturing to them, seemingly wanting to play peacemaker, and giving Xiaoying a look to keep quiet.

The woman with the round face, however, had a short temper and immediately sneered, "Are you deaf? We came
here in Lingling's husband's car. At least he drives a Mercedes, which is better than your beat-up Nissan, right? If you hadn't
changed the location at the last minute, would we have gone through all that trouble? Why come all the way to the suburbs instead of the city center? How
high-class ? Does this run-down place mean I'd have to sell a kidney for a meal? These days, everyone has at least a few thousand
. What are you pretending for?"

"Exactly!"

Freckles had been behaving well the whole way, but once she opened her mouth, she wasn't going to hold back: "Xiaoying
, what kind of lousy gathering did you organize? If a perfectly good restaurant wasn't working out, you could have chosen another one. It's not like we can't afford it.
We . Even if you had chosen a five-star
restaurant, it wouldn't have cost us our houses. Now look at this, coming to this remote corner to find a restaurant we've never even heard of. You say it's your husband's, but who knows if the food is any good? For a location
like this the food is overpriced and they're ripping us off. I'm telling you, you didn't just invite us here to be suckers, did you?"

"You..."

Xiaoying, clearly not one to back down, changed her expression and was about to speak when Yingzi grabbed
her and shook her head.

Seeing the impending verbal battle, Xiaoying glanced at the opening banner and gritted her teeth. This
arrogant and domineering person, who had actually tolerated their sarcasm, said irritably, "Hurry up and go in
. What nonsense are you spouting? You think you're right to make others wait?"

"That's all your fault,"

the round-faced woman snorted angrily. "If it weren't for supporting your worthless husband's business, I'd be full by now
. I really don't know if you're just dragging us along to make up the numbers for your opening, causing trouble for others and still having the nerve to complain."

"What did you say?"

Hearing such ominous words on the opening day makes everyone unhappy. Xiaoying's face darkened, and she was about to explode, but
Yingzi behind her held her back. After all, what kind of business would it be to make a scene at the entrance? Xiaoying
hesitated for a moment then could only grit her teeth and swallow her anger.

Lin Ling, not wanting to get entangled with them, immediately went inside. The two creatures called "classmates," seeing Xiaoying's dark face and
silence followed with arrogant expressions. Originally, they thought they could avoid a verbal battle, but as Zhang Dong
was about to walk in, Xiao Ying suddenly stopped him, looking at him suspiciously and saying,
"You're Lingling's boyfriend, right? According to our rules, female classmates' family members should bring at least one bottle of wine."

"When did this rule come about? I've never heard of it."

The two immediately protested, while Lin Ling looked confused.

"This was agreed upon a long time ago,"

Yingzi said politely, her words carrying no hostility, "After all,
it's normal for everyone to have a drink when they go out for a meal. Last year, everyone had just graduated and wasn't wealthy, so we said it was better to bring your own wine, since..."
"The alcohol sold in the restaurant is quite expensive." "

That's right, this rule has been in place for a while."

Xiaoying seemed to have found a way to vent her anger.
Although she clearly suspected something like a luxury car, so she snorted and said, "The family members of all female classmates have to
bring alcohol, and the quality can't be lower than the standard of Qiannis. Of course, you unwanted girls wouldn't know that."

"Oh, right, the three of you were all so innocent when you were in school, you probably don't even
know !"

Xiaoying paused and then laughed triumphantly, mocking the two monsters for including Lin Ling in the same category, and snorted
as if showing off her promiscuity.

"We're all busy studying when we're in school, we don't have time for that, right?"

Yingzi was quick-witted. Seeing that Xiaoying had gotten the upper hand, she immediately smoothed things over, "You guys are
all so good at studying, you probably don't have time for dating, unlike me, who had to neglect my studies once I got a boyfriend."

The two girls, both on the same side, were speechless at her sarcasm. Their looks were definitely a weakness. In
this era that glorified virgins and despised virgins, even if they were still virgins, they wouldn't dare to boast about it. After all, what
girl doesn't dream of romance? If a man pursued them, they wouldn't mind offering themselves.

Zhang Dong secretly rejoiced. Sure enough, the rumor that Lin Ling had never had a boyfriend was true; she
was still a blank slate when it came to love. Feeling pleased with himself, he didn't bother arguing with them. After thinking for a moment,
he and said, "Excuse me, your rules are reasonable, but I didn't know that before
. And there aren't any around to buy them now. I happen to have a friend nearby who has a lot of good wine. I can have him deliver it,
right?"

"That's fine too,"

Xiaoying sneered, clearly doubting whether the so-called luxury car actually existed. Yingzi ,
on the other hand, seemed more concerned, perhaps afraid of causing trouble, and immediately urged them to go inside. He also tugged at the smug-
looking Xiaoying, signaling her to stop while she was ahead.

The group went inside. The two women were somewhat annoyed by the sarcasm, while Lin Ling remained unmoved
.

Zhang Dong kept sending messages with a smile, but he also noticed
that Xiaoying. She didn't refute him because of her introverted personality, but the disdain in her eyes was
undeniable. Secondly, Yingzi and Xiaoying don't get along very well. Xiaoying isn't the type to be
arrogant and reckless, especially judging from her behavior today. She clearly cares a lot about how the business is doing on its opening day; her
anxious yet eager attitude hints at being the boss's wife, but also carries a sense of unease that's hard to understand.

Yingzi, on the other hand, is more sensible. Although I don't understand how these two with such different personalities got together,
it's obvious that she and Xiaoying aren't on the same page. It seems she has no interest in joining in the sarcastic remarks; she
's only doing this offensive thing to cooperate with Xiaoying.

The restaurant is doing good business, specializing in Northwest cuisine like barbecue. I don't
know how the meal went yet, but at least the restaurant's authentic decor is quite comfortable. On the fourth floor is a large private
room with five tables, each fully occupied. Everyone is talking and laughing, making it a bit noisy, but the laughter is quite
hearty, clearly indicating that many people came because of their friendship with their classmates.

Hearty laughter filled the air, and everyone chatted and laughed without restraint. This youthful and lively
atmosphere instantly made Zhang Dong feel much more energetic.

Lin Ling was so pretty and charming that even without dressing up, she was at least a school beauty. This type of girl was the most ostracized by female
classmates . So, when she entered, not many girls greeted her, but quite a few boys did
. Many boys' eyes lit up, and it was clear that Lin Ling had quite a few admirers before. However, when they saw Zhang Dong,
a hint of There was no hostility or anything like that, just some surprise. It seemed that many of them had been turned away by Lin Ling
, so even if they had a little hope, it wouldn't be too strong.

Lin Ling smiled perfunctorily and agreed a few times. The group sat down at the most secluded table. As soon as they
sat down, the two monsters happily discussed the pleasure of getting revenge. It was clear that
even though , they still felt very satisfied.

Lin Ling seemed a little uneasy. Zhang Dong glanced at her and couldn't help but ask, "Lingling, what are you thinking about?"

"I feel really bored."

Lin Ling looked around, then gave Zhang Dong a wistful look and sighed.

"Boring, but we're already here. Since it's boring, let's make it interesting."

Zhang Dong smiled and patted Lin Ling's small hand, savoring the
incredibly smooth .

Lin Ling said this because of her personality, but when the two monsters and Xiao Ying were arguing earlier, she
seemed nonchalant but her eyes lit up, clearly feeling a sense of satisfaction.

Lin Ling blushed slightly, but since he had already said he was her boyfriend, she felt embarrassed to push him away. In public,
the gesture wasn't too intimate, and there was no need to push him away. A more obvious reaction would attract
attention . Seeing this, Zhang Dong immediately took advantage, grabbing her small hand and
gently stroking it, ignoring her slight struggles.

The two creatures egged her on, and Lin Ling could do nothing but roll her eyes, letting Zhang Dong
lead her . However, Zhang Dong was no saint; seizing the opportunity, he not only groped her but also began
scratching her palm with his fingers, secretly enjoying the increasingly uncomfortable blush on Lin Ling's face.

This class reunion was incredibly boring; they'd been sitting for ages, and it was completely dark before the food arrived. Although many people had reminisced
about their school days, some couldn't sit still under such circumstances. Zhang Dong was
one of them, and Lin Ling, who had no interest in these kinds of gatherings to begin with, was now yawning incessantly from boredom.

"Lingling, I have a gift for you."

Lin Ling was indeed very popular, with boys frequently coming up to greet her. Although they were all quite nice, Zhang Dong
was starting to feel uncomfortable. Holding her hand, he spoke gently and affectionately.

"What?"

Lin Ling, feeling utterly bored, didn't hear him clearly at first.

"Look at this, I picked it out specially, do you like it?"

The two monsters nearby perked up at this, and Zhang Dong immediately took out a jewelry box and pulled out an
exquisite hair clip.

"This one, I like it."

Lin Ling nodded, a moment of surprise crossing her mind. Hadn't she already seen it? But the clever girl instantly
realized that Zhang Dong's pretense of surprise for her was actually meant for the classmates. Although it
smacked of showing off their relationship, given their current status, she couldn't very well roll her eyes at Zhang Dong without feigning surprise.

"Let me put it on for you!"

Zhang Dong's tone was so gentle it was almost sickening, but his affectionate gaze still caught
the eye . However, what caught their attention even more was the exquisitely crafted hair clip; the dazzling jade alone was enough
to draw attention.

"Wow, it's so beautiful!"

The round-faced girl and the freckled girl exclaimed, their exclamations instantly attracting everyone's attention.
Even who couldn't tell the material just by looking at the craftsmanship knew it was definitely valuable.

"Okay, okay!"

Lin Ling blushed, clearly uncomfortable with the attention, but after a moment's hesitation, she nodded
haltingly . After all, she couldn't refuse in front of so many people; that would defeat
the purpose of showing off their relationship.

Zhang Dong smiled slyly and slowly walked up behind her under the watchful eyes of his classmates. Looking at her
beautiful, flowing hair, which cascaded like a waterfall, he couldn't resist gently touching it and softly said, "Lingling,
I believe only you in this world deserve it. The first time I saw this jade, I knew it was
made for you."

These cheesy words sent chills down many spines, but girls are easily swayed by such gestures, and many eyes lit
up . While touching her hair, Zhang Dong also casually touched her ear. Lin Ling
trembled, hurriedly gathering her hair and whispering, "No, stop it, just put it on for me."

She was clearly embarrassed by this public display of affection. Zhang Dong chuckled and stopped
teasing her. After tidying her hair, Lin Ling revealed her flawless, fair neck. Her translucent skin exuded a
faint fragrance, instantly stirring Zhang Dong's heart. He quickly restrained the urge to kiss her, gently
taking her hand and stroking her smooth hair before slowly placing the hair clip on her neck.

While Zhang Dong's words were exaggerated, the hair clip truly suited Lin Ling perfectly. She blushed and lowered her head,
her shy charm making the exquisite design even more ethereal. Many girls gasped in amazement. Some
gossipy individuals began discussing the value of the jade, speculating on the jewelry's worth. Of course, there was much more jeering
and teasing. These youthful and lively girls loved this kind of excitement, especially when it came to confessions of love.

Of course, the saying "showing off your love will lead to a quick breakup" held true, and those with a schadenfreude mentality certainly hoped Zhang Dong would suffer a setback, ideally with Lin
Ling getting up to slap him and say, "I'm not that kind of person."

However, such a situation was definitely not going to happen. After putting on the hair clip, Lin Ling sat shyly without looking up,
biting her lower lip, her pretty face flushed. To others, she looked like a happy little woman. Only Zhang Dong knew that her
flushed face was partly due to embarrassment and partly due to annoyance at his sudden attack. Otherwise, she
wouldn't have secretly rolled her eyes at him so many times. Of course, to others, such eye-rolling was almost equivalent to flirting, and
to those who thought showing off their love would lead to a quick demise, it would definitely be considered utterly repulsive.

The hair clip on her head was indeed eye-catching. The seemingly unintentional decoration had a touch of magic.
Zhang Dong's eyes lit up, and even under everyone's gaze, he couldn't help but lean down, blowing
hot breath into her ear and saying in a tone of admiration, "Lingling, you're so beautiful. Maybe this jade was
conceived for you tens of thousands of years ago."

These words were disgusting beyond words, damn it. The two creatures next to them were dumbfounded. What
kind of shameless person could say such disgusting things? They were shocked, and Lin Ling was equally stunned. Taking advantage of this opportunity,
Zhang Dong smiled slyly and suddenly gave her a light, fleeting kiss on the cheek, expressing tender affection while
greedily inhaling her captivating fragrance.

The coolness on her face made Lin Ling freeze instantly, and the others, seeing this, went wild, cheering wildly. Shouting
together . Zhang Dong smiled and sat back down. Lin Ling subconsciously touched her face, and
when she came to her senses, she heard the people around her shouting about the kiss.

The two monsters also joined in the cheering, and everyone else's attention was focused on this side. Clearly, the shock effect of the gift
had left many people excited. Lin Ling, the center of attention, couldn't help but grit her teeth and glare at Zhang Dong, but
dared not say a word. Amidst the cheers, Zhang Dong smiled smugly, winking at her, and then
feigning claiming that the kiss was a spontaneous act of affection, not a deliberate attempt to take advantage.

The atmosphere was momentarily heated, but Lin Ling, as the female lead, shyly lowered her head and didn't dare to speak. After a
while, many people lost interest; after all, how affectionate the other couple was was none of their business
. Who knows how many were secretly cursing while they were egging them on?

The round-faced guy also lost interest in the teasing and suddenly started complaining: "What's going on? Did they make us
sit here like idiots? They haven't even served the food! What do they take us for? Beggars?"

"Yeah, we've been waiting for so long!"

The others immediately shifted the focus and stopped teasing. Some were already starving, and one
girl immediately pulled out her phone and called Xiao Ying, launching into a long tirade of complaints.

After all, it was difficult to defy the crowd. The sudden change of location was already upsetting, and now that several tables of people were
being neglected everyone was bound to be unhappy. After a short wait, the woman named Xiaoying came in, beaming and
smiling, saying, "Everyone, I'm so sorry, my husband's business is booming
, and we've been overwhelmed. I've been so busy receiving gifts that my hands are sore. When I heard you were hungry, I
rushed over without even counting the money."

What did she mean by that? It was incredibly sarcastic, as if everyone was being asked for a meal. Many people glared at her
.

Although she said "sorry," she showed no embarrassment whatsoever. Yingzi, standing
next to her spoke more politely, immediately adopting an embarrassed expression, saying, "Everyone, I'm sorry
to have kept you waiting. It's a newly opened business, so we've been very busy and haven't been able to serve you as well. Since there are so many people today, ordering by yourselves might take
a while . How about we try some of the local specialties?"

Her words were more agreeable, and everyone around her chimed in with their approval. The girl named Yingzi breathed
a sigh of relief, gave everyone an apologetic smile, and ran off to get busy. Xiaoying, on the other hand, remained standing in the room, looking quite smug.
She greeted everyone with a casual demeanor, then glanced at Zhang Dong and subtly frowned. She quickly
smiled said, "Alright, as usual, male guests, please bring out your drinks. If you don't have any, you can
buy them here. Just to clarify, there are no discounts during the opening period. Drinks are a significant source of income,
so we generally don't offer discounts."

As soon as she finished speaking, the men in the private room brought out their pre-prepared drinks, though
a hint of pain was visible on their faces. After all, this rule was inhumane; while it might have given their girlfriends face,
those with limited funds must have felt the pinch. Everyone else in the room had taken their drinks, except for Zhang Dong, whose table was empty. Xiao
Ying, who had clearly heard Zhang Dong's words earlier, suddenly appeared completely unaware and walked up to him, forcing a
smile. "Lingling's boyfriend, where's your drink?"

"You haven't even seen a single dish and you dare ask for drinks…"

The round-faced man was no pushover; he had been holding back his anger, eager to argue with her.

Her feigned ignorance immediately infuriated the two monsters, even the usually composed Lingling was about to
slam her hand on the table. However, Zhang Dong quickly steadied them, abruptly standing up and looking down at the
tacky girl, saying with a forced smile, "Don't worry, my drinks will be here soon, and maybe even
delivered by someone you know."

"Oh, really?"

Xiaoying smiled disdainfully, arms crossed, aggressively saying, "You didn't just borrow a car
to drinks, did you? What if the drinks don't arrive? We can't all have to treat you, can we?"

"Don't worry, I'm not interested in other people's things,"

Zhang Dong sneered, suddenly raising his voice, "If my drinks don't arrive, I'll pay for today. But
on such a happy day, there's no need to get so angry about a bet. If my drinks arrive, I'll
cover all the drinks today, no problem."

"But seriously, some people shouldn't make a mountain out of a molehill!"

Zhang Dong changed the subject, sneering, "This classmate organized a party and caused a lot of trouble for everyone else. Whether the drinks
come or not is just a matter of money. You're saying this as if you think I'm poor, right? How about we make
a bet? If my drinks come, I'll treat everyone. What will you do if you lose?"

"What do you want?"

Xiao Ying asked angrily, seemingly annoyed that someone dared to challenge her.

This kind of woman was arrogant and eccentric, particularly annoying. Even if she
exposed Zhang Dong probably wouldn't give her a second glance. A shadow of gloom flashed across Zhang Dong's eyes, and he immediately sneered, "It's
simple. If I win, Xiaoying, you'd better take it easy from now on. We don't need you to organize class reunions.
We paying for our own money; we don't need to put up with your attitude. If possible, it's best if you don't come to future reunions,
because nobody has time to spend money to support you and then have to put up with your unpleasant, menstrual-prone face."

"Yeah, it's not like you're paying! I've always paid! What's with the attitude?"

Zhang Dong's words were indeed harsh, but they immediately drew cheers,
instantly stirring up everyone's dissatisfaction with her.

"Fine!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xiaoying couldn't refute him, because the people around her were already jeering, and their rude
attitude made her realize what it meant to be unable to defy public opinion.

Zhang Dong's words were extremely harsh and showed no respect whatsoever. Xiaoying, being so arrogant, naturally couldn't stand it. She
snorted coldly, her face instantly turning black. Although she didn't dare say anything under the public's wrath, she naturally glared at
Lin Ling, shifting all the blame onto her.

Xiaoying glared at Zhang Dong angrily and was about to leave when the door to the private room suddenly opened, and a middle-aged man
, wiping sweat, jogged in. He looked to be in his forties or fifties, with a receding hairline,
and appeared quite wealthy. He was dressed in a well-tailored suit, his clothes clearly not cheap,
but he was panting and somewhat disheveled from running.

"Husband!"

Xiaoying's eyes lit up immediately. She ran up to him, hugged his arm, and
rubbed him, her eyes darting around, clearly trying to figure out how to get back at him.

The fat man nodded perfunctorily, but his eyes lit up as he scanned the crowd. He abruptly broke free from her
embrace and ran to Zhang Dong, bowing and scraping while apologizing, "Mr. Zhang, I'm so
sorry, I didn't even go to the door to greet you. I was really mortified.
I was quite surprised when Old Xu received your call. I didn't expect you to eat at such a small place. Luckily, I was
having tea rushed over as soon as I heard the news. If I had known you were coming, I would have cleared the place and had the kitchen prepare a special table
of your best dishes for you."

"This is Mr. Xiao, right?"

Zhang Dong shook his hand somewhat awkwardly, as he couldn't remember the guy's name.

"Yes, yes, I didn't expect Mr. Zhang to remember me."

The fat man was very excited, looking flattered. He quickly straightened his tie and shouted outside
, "What are you all standing there for? Bring Mr. Zhang's wine up here!"

Two waiters struggled to carry the wine in, and while they were busy, Fatty Xiao
chuckled said obsequiously, "Our restaurant is small and we don't really have any good wine. If I had known Mr. Zhang was coming, I would have definitely prepared
a few bottles. I'm envious of the wine Old Xu brought, but unfortunately, we really don't have any good stuff right now. It would be disrespectful to Mr. Zhang to serve those
low-class wines."

Everyone in the room stared wide-eyed, speechless, at Fatty Xiao's flattery. Xiao Ying, standing to the side
, was so shocked she couldn't speak. Staring blankly, she was pulled aside by Fatty Xiao, who said in a reproachful tone,
"Xiao Ying, even though it's your class reunion, you should have told me sooner that you had such a distinguished guest
. What if you neglected him?"

"This, hehe..."

Xiao Ying laughed awkwardly, her face flushing red and then pale. She never expected Zhang Dong to actually be someone important;
her words in public had already made her feel utterly ashamed.

"Mr. Xiao, please don't be so polite. We'll just have a quick bite and then leave."

Zhang Dong didn't have that smug smile, but Lin Ling felt a little uncomfortable because her classmates looked at her
with deep envy. She had never experienced this feeling of being envied before.

"How could I? The meal is on me today. It's rare for Mr. Zhang to come, I have to show him some hospitality!"

Fatty Xiao immediately shook his head vigorously, like a rattle-drum. Xiao Ying, watching from the side, could only smile wryly
, unsure what to say. Besides feeling embarrassed, she couldn't help but steal glances at Zhang Dong, seemingly wondering about this young man's
background .

Fatty Xiao was a small business owner, mainly in transportation. However, the logistics industry had been
nearly destroyed by express delivery companies in recent years, and many freight companies were also declining due to cutthroat competition. So, he quickly withdrew his
funds and began investing in other industries. This guy was a friend of Xu Jinguo, but only a business
acquaintance. Old Xu had previously owned a construction company, but due to a
lack be profitable; it was just a small-scale operation. Frustrated, he sold the company and came to work for Li Shisheng.

Everyone was envious of the Songshan development boom, but those without money could only watch helplessly. Fatty Xiao, a small-time tycoon
with . After all,
the development of Songshan is a money game. With money in, it's a game of making money grow exponentially; without money
, you might lose everything. Ordinary private capital is better off; small-scale operations go unnoticed. But for a
businessman like him, entering the fray would be seen as disruptive. Therefore, Fatty Xiao didn't dare risk offending anyone to gain
even a small profit.

But he wasn't willing to give up. With the transportation business struggling, he couldn't just sit around doing nothing. In this wave of development, the Far East
Group emerged like a prehistoric behemoth, its arrival overwhelming and astonishing. Holding
over a billion yuan in capital operations and vast amounts of land, it was undoubtedly the
most powerful force in Songshan. As Old Li put it, the Far East Group's cash flow was now so abundant that no one dared claim to be second.

Old Xu, as the second-in-command of the Far East Group, although an employee, held considerable influence and his
network of connections had expanded significantly. Initially, the group aggressively acquired various plots of land and assets. Back then,
with ample funds and confidence, they practically swept everything up. However, when it came time to actually develop the land, they
had to select the best properties to keep and sell off smaller, unsuitable ones to generate cash flow.

After all, such a large group needed careful planning before launching any business; having projects of
varying quality hindered development. To put it bluntly, they simply didn't want

those with low profit margins. The problem was that the Far East Group was incredibly wealthy; besides its land hoarding, its cash flow was terrifying.
Even what the Far East Group didn't value was profitable in the eyes of others. To put it bluntly, the Far East Group
wouldn't bother with such small profits, but to others, these were coveted, enormous gains.

At that time, Fatty Xiao belatedly arrived in Songshan with his money, only to find that all the good plots were gone, and even
the had skyrocketed in price but were still unsellable. A massive influx of hot money caused land prices in Songshan
to skyrocket. He was going through a very difficult transition period, desperately needing other businesses to get rid of
the losses from his previous logistics business. The problem was, his meager cash reserves were simply insignificant. To put it bluntly,
everyone who could accumulate assets in this development was a formidable competitor, and his meager funds couldn't compete.

Just then, the Far East Group began clearing out these undesirable small assets. As soon as the news broke, Fatty Xiao
rushed to Xu Jinguo for help. Since it didn't matter who he sold to, as long as the price didn't change, it didn't matter.
So Xu Jinguo did him a favor and let him pick out two small, unfinished buildings to be cleared out—small
, two- or three-story residential buildings. These small-scale projects didn't meet Li Shisheng's standards.

Before the development news came out, many people wanted to get rid of these hot potatoes. The Far East Group, with its
cash reserves, was sweeping through, acquiring many small properties in bulk, mostly as bundled purchases
, so the prices were very low. When land is hot, selling it now actually yields a five-fold profit. Although everyone knows
the sellers are making a lot, in this market where there's a high price but no market, acquiring even a plot of land is a feat

, so who dares to haggle over such small gains? Fatty Xiao was extremely grateful, and one of the plots he acquired was used to build this restaurant. As for the other plot,
Zhang Dong had no idea what it was used for. Zhang Dong had only briefly seen the fat man when he inspected the Far East Hotel;
the man had been very enthusiastic, offering business cards and cigarettes. However, there had been many such people lately
, and although Zhang Dong was polite to them, he didn't remember much. Only this guy, being so ridiculously fat, was somewhat memorable.

Recently, the Far East Group, after continuously hoarding land, started selling off some assets they didn't value.
Many small business owners were eagerly waiting to profit. Although these small plots could yield several times
the profit, the total amount wasn't much. Li Shisheng didn't care much for them; Xu Jinguo handled everything. This meant that besides being
extremely busy had to squeeze out time to deal with connections like Fatty Xiao who wanted to freeload.

"Mr. Xiao, this is a gathering of their classmates, a chance to reminisce about their school days. It wouldn't be appropriate for anyone to pay, so
please let them split the bill. Otherwise, the meal might not be enjoyable."

Zhang Dong politely declined, frankly admitting he didn't have time to deal with these people.

"That's right, that's right, alright then, Mr. Zhang, you must give me that opportunity next time."

Fatty Xiao smiled obsequiously, only realizing his mistake when he saw everyone staring at him. As he walked out,
he said apologetically, "Look how careless I was! I'll go to the kitchen right away and tell them that the dishes in this room must
be served first, and the best ones must be served."

Fatty Xiao was so excited that his forehead was covered in sweat. As soon as he left, Xiao Ying immediately followed him out, seemingly
feeling quite displeased, as if she had been slapped in the face. Despite her embarrassment, she still secretly glared at Lin Ling
, her eyes filled with resentment, clearly indicating that she was a petty woman.

"That's awesome! Lin Ling's husband, you've got some serious influence!"

The round-faced man cheered immediately. The buck-toothed man, while joining in the commotion, asked in confusion,
"But why didn't you let him treat? This fat guy looks so greasy. He should at least get some fatter!"

"Forget it, we'll just have to pay for our own food."

Zhang Dong looked at the buck-toothed man and said with interest, "If you want him to get fatter and fatter, that's way
too much. I think you should have taken advantage of him when he wasn't on guard and given him a good bite.
But I'm afraid it'll be too greasy for you to handle."

"Go away, don't make me and Xiao Ying think we have such bad taste that we'd be interested in that kind of husband pig."

The buck-toothed woman rolled her eyes and put on an air of superior taste.

Her exaggerated coyness immediately drew laughter from everyone. It seemed everyone was happy to see Xiaoying embarrass herself, so
their gazes towards Zhang Dong became much more affectionate. Clearly, they all had the same question: when did Lin Ling
find this boyfriend? Lin Ling blushed under their stares, sitting obediently beside Zhang Dong with her head down,
her hand still being held. She could clearly feel the amused and particularly ambiguous looks from the others.

The atmosphere in the private room instantly became lively. Many people gathered around, chatting and laughing. Being young, they
were quite familiar with each other, and Zhang Dong's approachable manner made them feel comfortable. Lin Ling
responded with a flushed face, while Zhang Dong watched her with a silent smile. To the others, this scene looked like a blatant display of affection, and
the two of them teased each other for a long time, especially enjoying Xiaoying's sheepish look as she walked away.

"Ring ring, is it okay?"

Zhang Dong whispered in Lin Ling's ear when no one was paying attention, and couldn't help but blow a warm breath on her delicate and cute little
ear .

Lin Ling's face instantly turned red, and she hurriedly covered her ear. Seeing Zhang Dong looking at her with a lewd grin,
she couldn't help but give him a coquettish glare, but still nodded and smiled slightly. Although she didn't say anything, she was very
happy inside.

However, she was also a little puzzled as to how Zhang Dong knew this Fatty Xiao. In her memory, Zhang Dong, this lecherous man,
was most busy flitting between several women, and she had never seen him have any normal social activities.

Chapter Two: An Unintentional Slap

in the Face The kitchen was bustling with activity, and the temperature was unbearably hot. Fatty Xiao was urging the dishes to be cooked
and pulling the head chef aside to give instructions. Xiao Ying followed behind him with a mournful look, finally unable to hold back, she said, "
Honey , that guy is just a pretty boy, why are you so eager to please him?"

"Sigh, if only I could actually know him. It would be a miracle if he even remembered my last name. Let
me tell you, even the land for this restaurant was given to us by him."

Fatty Xiao turned around, his tone sullen, and said, "Unfortunately, people like us aren't good enough for that.
Even if I tried to get to know him, he might not even acknowledge me. Didn't you meet Mr. Xu when we played cards last time?"

"Mr. Xu? Yes, I remember."

Xiao Ying nodded immediately. How could she not remember that rich man, especially since he was so
successful and much better off than her, a fatso.

These businessmen occasionally had drinking parties and card games, and she loved going to those kinds of events. Fatty Xiao had
many business friends, and they were all equals, each doing their own business. However, there were some higher-class individuals
. Last time she met this Mr. Xu, she dressed up meticulously. Compared to Old Xiao's small business owners, that
was truly classy. The group was all impeccably dressed in suits, and their demeanor was elegant. For a professional mistress,
a man of such high quality and wealth would be the best choice.

"Let me tell you, Mr. Xu works for him, and he's not even in the top position,"

Fatty Xiao said, wiping the sweat from his brow with envy. "Your classmate's boyfriend is no ordinary person
; he's the real big boss of the Far East Group. You must have heard of the Far East Group, right?"

"He's the boss of the Far East Group?"

Yingzi exclaimed upon hearing this.

"No way! He's so young!"

Xiao Ying was also speechless with surprise. In her mind, this guy was at most some kind of second-generation official;
she hadn't considered the possibility of him working for a large company or conglomerate.

The Far East Group is incredibly popular in Songshan lately. Everyone knows the name; in everyone
's mind, the owner should be Li Shisheng, or at least a white-haired old man. After all,
the Far East Group is an unattainable dream for ordinary people.
Even small business owners like Fatty Xiao are wealthy, but compared to them, they're nothing. These days, anyone in Songshan who doesn't know
about the Far East Group is considered an oddity.

"Yeah, young and rich," Fatty

Xiao remarked. "These days, business is all about partnerships. Look at my restaurant, it has three shareholders.
Without that, it's hard for most businesses to get off the ground. But the Far East Group is a
monolithic . I heard from Old Xu that it's absolutely sole-owned, with incredibly strong backing and ridiculously large sums of money.
Their cash reserves have never fallen below 500 million. People like us have to beg and plead to get a bank loan
, but for someone of their caliber, the bank practically begs to give them money, and even then, they might not accept it."

"Hey, that Manager Xu from the trading company last time!"

Fatty Xiao said with a self-deprecating laugh. "That guy, he acted all high and mighty when I asked him for a job
. I ran into him at the Far East Hotel last time. He was like a grandson to them, begging the Far East
Group to put their deposits in their bank and then begging them to lend him some money. It seems contradictory, but it's all for the sake of
performance. Now he has so much money that every bank has to treat him like royalty. It's so satisfying to think about."

Xiao Ying and Yingzi exchanged glances, their shock mixed with jealousy and resentment. Zhang Dong's background instantly
dispelled their thoughts of revenge, but inevitably, some ulterior motives began to stir within them.

"It would be enough if we could only reach half of his level in this lifetime."

Fatty Xiao wasn't stupid. Seeing the gleam in their eyes, he immediately snorted coldly, "People who have reached this
level naturally have high standards. Although I don't know his background, it's true that President Zhang is currently unmarried, but he has quite a few
female . People with high standards can't just look at any kind of woman. Even if it's a woman he's just playing
around with, she has to be presentable. If he plays with someone else's leftovers, that would be shameful." "

..."

Xiao Ying and Ying Zi were speechless after being insulted like this.
No matter how humble Fatty Xiao had acted just now, they wouldn't dare to insult him. They could only obediently endure the sarcasm.

"You guys just need to take good care of the guests later."

Fatty Xiao rubbed his head and said irritably, "President Xu said there's another small batch of land to deal with in a few days.
I'm currently scrambling to raise money to see if I can acquire a little more. We can't afford to offend him at this crucial time, you know?"

"Honey, what are you thinking? I'm just thinking about how to take good care of them for you."

Xiao Ying was better at smiling and immediately hugged Fatty Xiao's arm coquettishly. After all,
she relied on her youth for a living and didn't dare to offend Fatty Xiao.

Yingzi then ran over and hugged another man. The man was short and thin, around forty or fifty
years old, and the thick chain around his neck, like a dog leash, suggested he was somewhat wealthy.

"Old Xiao, what are you saying? Are you planning to book a big room and mess around again tonight?"

The short, thin man walked over with Yingzi in his arms, leering at her breasts. Yingzi didn't shy away from giving
him a flirtatious wink, and the two of them exchanged glances right in front of Fatty Xiao.

"You slut, you're at it again."

Fatty Xiao rubbed her buttocks with a hint of annoyance, then immediately shook his head and said, "Come on,
the drug you brought last time was pretty good, it really got those two sluts screaming non-stop, that night was definitely exciting. But at my age
, I don't have that kind of energy anymore. My back was killing me the next day, and my wife had to massage it for two days before it felt a little better.
You can play with women, but you can't risk your life."

"That's true, my whole body was aching the next day, I was so sore I had to walk with crutches for days."

The short, thin man chuckled, constantly exchanging glances with Xiaoying, clearly this
wasn't the first time they'd engaged in this kind of swapping and promiscuity. The two women playfully complained but weren't angry; their only goal was money, and they had no right to be jealous
of other men's wives and children.

The short, skinny man chuckled lewdly as he spoke, his hand brazenly kneading Yingzi's breasts
. He said with a lecherous grin, "Hey Lao Xiao, my wife has a great figure, but your Xiaoying's skills
are something else. How about we switch tonight? Last time, her lips almost gave me cramps from licking; just thinking about
it makes me ecstatic."

"You're so mean, bullying me,"

Xiaoying said seductively, swaying her hips. Her hand boldly went to Xiao's crotch, kneading his worm-like penis, and
she said in a submissive tone, "Even if I'm licking, I prefer Lao Xiao's. It's hard and hot, it feels so good!
Last time you, you bastard, shot in my mouth and forced me to swallow it; I almost choked to death!"

"Haha, don't be angry. I'll give you a set next time Yingzi buys cosmetics."

The short, thin man leered. Yingzi, standing beside him, smiled generously and said nothing. Clearly, she was used to
the debauchery in this circle. To these men, women were nothing more than playthings or tools to build relationships.

Behind the glamour lay humility and helplessness. They exchanged their bodies and youth for money, losing their self-respect in the process.
From the moment they became someone else's plaything, their laughable self-respect only became a tool to hinder their ability to make money.

"Come on, you should call Xiao Chen right now. Mr. Zhang from the Far East Group is having dinner here. Let's
go toast him together later."

Fatty Xiao finally remembered the important matter.

"Mr. Zhang, which Mr. Zhang?"

The short, thin man paused, his face flushing red. Ignoring Yingzi's coquettishness in his arms, he pulled out his phone and
dialed while asking incredulously, "You mean the real boss? He's so elusive,
I've never even met him. Old Xiao, you're not kidding, are you?"

"Do you think I'd joke with you? Hurry up and call Xiao Chen over. We'll go toast him later and get acquainted with him
."

Fatty Xiao said, and immediately left with him, presumably to find the third shareholder.

Xiaoying and Yingzi felt a little disappointed at being left out. Xiaoying snorted irritably, "What's with the
attitude? We're still being played, aren't we? Just because we hooked up with a rich guy doesn't mean we're so great. It's infuriating!"

"What's there to be angry about? He really does have a lot of money. Lao Xiao and his businessmen are relying on him, so naturally they have to
fawn ."

Yingzi was more sensible than her, smiling as she said, "Your Lao Xiao has been
trying to squeeze every last drop of food out of him lately. Now that the real boss is here, how could he not be eager to please? Xiaoying, don't be angry. When the CEO of the Far East
Group are they going to fawn over you instead of him? Your big ass is meant to be fucked. If they fawn over you,
it'll only be for occasional fun."

"And you're right! Last time, I was in pain for two days after that. These two devils coming at the same time is too painful..."

Xiaoying complained subconsciously, then realized they were in a public place and immediately shut her mouth, giving
Yingzi a fierce glare.

"Are you afraid of losing face and don't want to go in?"

Yingzi sighed. Xiaoying had been so arrogant earlier, and she didn't want to go in and see other people's
disdain .

"Yeah, I don't want to go."

Xiaoying grumbled angrily, "So what if I have a few stinking coins? What's so great about that? If
I annoy him, who will give Xiao the fatso face? I'll just flip the table and
leave. With my figure and looks, do you think I'll starve without him?"

It seemed she had forgotten that she was the one showing off. Zhang Dong hadn't even retaliated yet, and she had already made
herself so angry. Now, the two of them stood at the door looking helpless. After all, being mistresses
was shameful. Before, when their classmates didn't know, they could be arrogant, but now even
the men who kept them were so servile. Going in would just be asking for trouble, especially since they had offended Lin Ling many times before, which
had created a deep grudge.

But in the end, it was all Xiaoying's foul mouth; she didn't seem to have offended her at all. Yingzi
glanced at the fuming Xiaoying beside her, thinking, "This is all your own fault. You think you can be so arrogant just because you have
a little money as a mistress? If word got out, you'd still be just as shameful. Now look what's happened! Things change
, and she's already so angry before anyone even retaliated. This woman is so petty
."

Actually, their relationship wasn't particularly good;
they just spent time together because of the men they each kept. There were occasional affairs, but they weren't really friends or confidantes. In fact, Yingzi was
a little gloating. She had long disliked Xiaoying's arrogant and troublesome behavior. Being a mistress
and still flaunting it all the time—what gave her the right to be so cocky? She couldn't understand it.

Xiaoying had a respectable job and was naturally short of money; Xiaoying was just making quick money by selling her body
and looks—there was no comparison. To put it bluntly, if she has money, she'll sleep with any man. Last time, she even
slept with four men for a handbag. Lao Xiao just treats her like a plaything, and she's so oblivious to that.

Frankly, this is immoral and shameful. If word gets out, it'll be incredibly embarrassing and will bring
shame and ridicule to her family. Xiao Ying, even as a mistress, doesn't know how to be discreet. I really don't know if she was spoiled from a young age or if this is just her personality.
So, she's always looking for trouble, showing off and belittling others, and in the end, she can't even handle the slightest provocation and says
such hurtful things. If she really dared to flip the table, Old Xiao would beat her to death.

Yingzi couldn't help but feel disdainful at this thought. Although she knew she was also a man's plaything, she was still self-aware in her
dealings . At least she felt that the money earned by exchanging her body was not something to brag about.
Meanwhile, Xiaoying was sulking. Even though Lin Ling and Zhang Dong hadn't done anything, Xiaoying was so angry that she almost vomited blood.
It showed how petty this woman was.

The two women were hesitant or embarrassed to come in, and the people in the private room felt that out of sight, out of mind, and the atmosphere was quite
good. Because no one had time to pay attention to them, although they all wanted to see Zhang Dong show off and get humiliated, the problem was that they were hungry and the thought wasn't so strong
for the time being , he didn't seem to be in the mood for it.

As honored guests, and with the boss's personal instructions, the kitchen staff dared not neglect their duties. The table was quickly filled to the
brim . This restaurant specializes in hearty Northwestern cuisine,
with a plethora of side dishes like big plate chicken, and the main course being a fragrant roasted lamb leg, its fat sizzling and releasing an irresistible aroma. It must be said, while
Xiaoying's organization of this gathering was certainly deliberate, the food was undeniably delicious and mouthwatering.

Thanks to the boss's special arrangement, even though things were bustling outside, several waiters were stationed in the private room
, diligently opening and pouring drinks while bustling about. As is customary among classmates, Zhang Dong
generously paid for the drinks tonight; after all, he'd just shown off a bit, so he naturally had to pay a price. The meal was quite enjoyable; the two men, seemingly starving, finally shut their mouths and ate properly

from the moment the food arrived .
The sight of them sent chills down everyone's spines. Had these two
been starving for days just for this one meal? Judging by their ferocious expressions,
they might even .

They were all fresh out of school and short on cash, so indulging in a little meat once in a while was no
big deal. Some were practically burying their heads in their food, still holding onto pieces of food. Looking at
their ravenous eating habits, one was afraid they'd even gnaw on the plates. With their sleeves rolled up and full of fighting spirit
, they were clearly determined to get their money's worth.

The liquor was a type of smoky wine; the exact grade was unknown, but the wine Old Xu had sent
was definitely not cheap. Once the wine was opened, everyone started drinking. Even those who didn't usually drink
couldn't resist the temptation and started chugging it down. Those who used to claim they couldn't hold their liquor were now drinking like barrels, as if drinking
this wine was some kind of great bargain.

The atmosphere at the meal was quite pleasant. Zhang Dong slowly and carefully sliced the
hot , placing slice after slice onto Lin Ling's plate. He barely ate any himself, but his actions never
stopped. Lin Ling felt a little embarrassed, but since they were now boyfriend and girlfriend, she couldn't refuse.
She cooperated by eating small bites with a happy expression.

"You're too thin, you need to eat more, you know?"

Zhang Dong said gently, fully playing the role of a considerate boyfriend. The other people's gazes
were a mixture of ambiguity and envy. After all, a rich and considerate man was a rare find. Lin Ling had already lowered her head
and dared not speak.

"Enough, Lingling, don't you know that showing off your love will lead to a quick breakup?"

the freckled, buck-toothed woman complained from the side, her eyes filled with jealous tears, but she still didn't stop talking.

"Exactly, your husband is so cruel."

The round-faced woman's complaint was on a completely different note. She glared at Zhang Dong while eating, her words muffled:
"I noticed it a long time ago. You gave all the best cuts, the ones with a bit of fat, to your wife. And
you specifically chose the outer layer of the lamb leg—that's the best part, charred on the outside but incredibly tender on the inside. That's the best part of the whole
lamb and you cut it all for your wife."

"It's closer, easier to cut,"

Zhang Dong said with an awkward smile, thinking, "Round-faced woman, you certainly know your stuff. The problem is,
I you're focusing on which part of the lamb leg is the best? That seems a bit
off-topic."

A foodie's tearful complaint was chilling, and the gazes from others became even more suggestive. Lin Ling's face flushed red.

After a satisfying meal, Zhang Dong didn't drink because he had to drive, but Lin Ling, unable to
refuse their hospitality , had a few more drinks. Her face was flushed, her eyes watery, and her elegant quietness made Zhang Dong's
heart flutter; he could almost smell her delicate fragrance with the slightest movement of his nose.

Having filled their stomachs, they slowly began to drink, reminiscing about the past and joking about
things that happened in school. Zhang Dong and Lin Ling naturally became the targets of their teasing. With the alcohol taking effect, they
spoke without restraint, constantly asking when they would have their wedding banquet and when they would have children. Having all
recently graduated, they felt a sense of familiarity with Zhang Dong and his friends, without any awkwardness.

Lin Ling had been a well-behaved and obedient student in school, never involved in any gossip or rumors, always well-behaved
and never doing anything wrong. Those who wanted to make a joke were stumped, their faces turning red as they struggled to find a topic. Many
were surprised to discover that Lin Ling was practically invisible during her school days; aside from her beauty, there was nothing
to .

After a while of idle chatter, the door to the private room opened, and Fatty Xiao walked in with a wine glass, followed by two equally impeccably dressed men
in suits . They smiled so warmly,
their innocent expressions almost painfully genuine, their gleeful demeanor resembling that of a middle-aged man who had just lost his wife.

The three men smiled so kindly and innocently that Zhang Dong felt a headache
coming on. Were they here to offer a toast? It looked more like they were here to burn incense. Did their father die or something?

Yingzi followed behind the short, thin man, smiling broadly. Behind the other man was a
heavily made-up woman. Xiao Ying, on the other hand, seemed extremely uncomfortable from the moment she entered. Even though no one paid her any attention, she felt
as if everyone's gaze was mocking her. The resentment in her heart made her smile fake and forced; the
forced smile looked uglier than a grimace.

That's how petty people are—showy yet tinged with insecurity, so they care a lot about others' opinions and
are overly sensitive. Even though no one said anything to her and Zhang Dong didn't slap her, this girl psychologically tormented herself.
Frustrated, she'd just been yelling at Yingzi about flipping the table, but now, with Xiao Pangzi's command, she had to obediently
smile and bring in the wine. This helpless reality only fueled her anger.

Lin Ling was indifferent to everything and didn't harbor any thoughts of revenge. However, she wasn't about to let bygones be bygones or
repay evil with kindness . After all, she'd been bullied before, so she hadn't given Xiao Ying a friendly look. Of course
, her "unfriendly look" simply meant sitting aside, not bothering to look at her;

she didn't actually mean any provocation. But Xiao Ying saw her attitude as pretentious; her polite smile seemed like
mockery . This

only fueled Lin Ling's anger, who was holding her wine with a forced smile. Zhang Dong and the other classmates had already gossiped for a while, knowing that Xiao Ying's hatred for Lin Ling
was undeserved, a completely innocent and unexpected misfortune.

Back when they were still in school, Xiaoying had a wealthy boyfriend. She lost her virginity to him
, lived with him for a while, and even got pregnant. Then, her boyfriend resolutely broke up with her. Xiaoying refused,
but he ignored her and immediately began a passionate pursuit of Linling, making quite a scene, seemingly
to deliberately discourage Xiaoying.

At first, Linling wasn't particularly noticeable at school. Because of her introverted and quiet personality, and her lack of attention to appearance
, she wasn't very prominent. She didn't participate in any activities and rarely interacted with others, making her seem rather
marginalized . However, people later noticed her pure, lotus-like beauty, and Linling joined the ranks of school beauties.
Gradually, despite her low-key approach, she became famous. The guy, a womanizer, had been pursuing Linling for a long time
.

Unfortunately, Linling didn't like him. No matter how he pursued her, there was no progress. His
attempts with roses and the like were like hitting cotton wool—completely unresponsive. In the end, the guy returned
empty defeated.

However, Xiaoying held a grudge because of this. Petty and narrow-minded, she believed that Lin Ling was the reason the man
had dumped her. Before, she would seize any opportunity to make sarcastic and cutting remarks. Even though the man
started pursuing other women after failing to win Lin Ling's
heart, proving that he only changed girlfriends as often as changing underwear and that his relationship with Xiaoying was just a fling, Xiaoying, being petty and somewhat extreme, had a
morbidly .

This inexplicable feud left Lin Ling somewhat helpless, but Xiaoying was
the unreasonable type. She would deliberately target Lin Ling whenever she had the chance, believing Lin Ling was the culprit and
that the philandering man wouldn't have left her if it weren't for Lin Ling.

This was the cause of her downfall and the catalyst that made her psychologically pathological.

Chapter 3, Petty Women

"Mr. Zhang, is our food alright?"

Fatty Xiao walked straight up to Zhang Dong, eagerly introducing the two men beside him. They were his partners and
the kind of comrades he often went to brothels with. Of course, they were now dressed like respectable men, holding their
glasses with both hands in front of Zhang Dong, looking very humble.

"Not bad, not bad, your lamb leg is indeed authentic!"

Zhang Dong also stood up with his glass, smiling as he glanced at the group of mistresses behind them: "
But Mr. Xiao, you have to give me some face. I drove here, so I can't drink alcohol. I'll just have a soft drink instead."

"Mr. Zhang is right, it's the best!"

The three of them nodded and bowed, smiling, naturally not feeling ashamed. However, the three mistresses behind them
gritted their teeth. In their young minds, refusing a toast was considered disrespectful.

Xiao Ying, in particular, was furious. In her opinion, she had already humbled herself to come in with Old Xiao, and
this guy's lack of respect for Old Xiao was definitely a deliberate attempt to give her a hard time. Young people's thoughts are often arrogant and domineering, unlike some seasoned
veterans who are more open-minded and know that so-called face is irrelevant
. She was already biased, and now she couldn't let it go.

"That's right, Mr. Xiao has a wife and children. For the sake of his family, it's best not to drive tonight."

Zhang Dong noticed that Xiao Ying's gaze had turned venomous again, and immediately sneered, but his expression remained
harmless.

"That's right, that's right, we can't let our families worry."

Fatty Xiao nodded like a chicken pecking at rice. In his opinion, it was good enough to be able to talk to Zhang Dong a few more times, and he didn't
care what they were saying. As

soon as Zhang Dong said this, everyone's eyes changed. Some looked at Xiao Ying with mockery, some with
malice and some with disdain. No one paid attention to Yingzi, who had a better attitude. After all, this society is too realistic.
Few young and beautiful girls can resist the temptation of money. Such things are actually quite common
.

Xiao Ying was different. She always had an arrogant attitude, and her words were particularly arrogant and domineering, full of sarcasm.
She'd always looked down on others because she had a little money, but now everyone knows she made her money as a mistress. Those who had
previously held grudges against her or disliked her instantly straightened their backs. They felt they couldn't quell their
resentment without giving her a piece of their mind.

"Yes, yes, take a taxi home tonight. Don't let your family worry,"

the three women repeatedly agreed, while the woman behind them turned pale. Yingzi was somewhat better, just gritting
her teeth and ignoring the others' stares. Xiaoying's face turned as red as a pig's liver, but her attitude wasn't as
forceful as her words. Even though she was gritting her teeth, she didn't dare embarrass Fatty Xiao.

"Wishing you all prosperous business,"

Zhang Dong said politely, raising his glass in lieu of alcohol. The three women, flattered, immediately downed
their drinks.

After sharing a drink with them, Zhang Dong put down his glass and immediately said with a smile, "However, you three bosses
have made a mistake. I'm just here to freeload today, and I only brought some drinks to liven things up.
The people here are my wife's classmates. It wouldn't be good to show favoritism, since we're in business, we need to build good
relationships a good reputation, right?"

"That's right, that's right,"

the three guys replied with fawning smiles, immediately instructing the waiter to refill their glasses.

These three, along with their mistress army, went to every table to offer toasts. Their eagerness made the naive
young men feel somewhat flattered, and to some extent, eased their disdainful looks towards Xiao Ying.
After finishing their rounds of toasts, Fatty Xiao felt embarrassed to linger and quickly left with his men. Xiao Ying's expression changed slightly as she left the private room.
Her face was pale and bluish. Even as she was leaving, she glanced back, biting her lip. Though she didn't say anything, it was clear she was particularly
unhappy today. After a round of toasts, which was considered giving them face, the two mistresses left. Yingzi, on the other hand, clearly had a decent relationship with her classmates. Despite her mistress status being exposed, she stayed and joked with everyone. It wasn't hard to see that she was a very tactful person, and frankly, she showed absolutely no embarrassment whatsoever. She was quite popular; at least her classmates subconsciously avoided mentioning her being a mistress, instead chatting about old anecdotes to avoid awkwardness. "Lingling, your bag is so pretty!" Yingzi deliberately moved closer to Lin Ling, her attitude friendly but not exactly flattering. After attracting everyone's attention, she suddenly exclaimed loudly, "Is that dress you're wearing from ONLY? I've always wanted to buy this dress, but it's too expensive. It looks so good on you!" "Thank you!" Lin Ling smiled shyly. She wasn't good at socializing and had no grudge against Yingzi, so she couldn't be cold to her. Zhang Dong smiled silently. This was a clever woman; she immediately knew to come over and fawn over her. A professional mistress, though not honorable, must never drag down her sugar daddy—that's the most basic principle. If she causes him financial loss, where will he get the money to pay her? Therefore, mistresses who know how to handle things usually have an easier time rising to the top, and even if things end badly, they still reap considerable benefits. Lin Ling was indeed rather taciturn, but Yingzi, being a shrewd woman, didn't feel awkward and continued chatting and laughing. Just then, Xiao Ying walked in. Having overheard the conversation, she was clearly annoyed, forcing a smile as she said, "Lingling's clothes are really nice, but I like your bag even more. Can I take a ? I'm planning to buy one too." Yingzi glanced back, smiled subconsciously, then looked worried. Judging from her expression, it was clear Xiao Ying's petty temper, she was definitely unhappy. Xiao Ying was already seething with anger and had a difficult personality; her forced smile showed no intention of being courteous . She might even say something offensive in a moment of anger. Yingzi was smart; she knew Lin Ling's boyfriend's status and did n't care . But Xiao Ying was the kind of person who understood reason and was used to being unreasonable and wouldn't suffer any loss. Although she had come in reluctantly out of respect for Lao Xiao, the problem was that Xiao Ying had absolutely no intention of building a relationship with him . Yingzi smiled seemingly nonchalantly, but her expression was complex and somewhat stiff. Zhang Dong glanced at them, taking in their expressions, and a sinister smile immediately appeared on his lips. Lingling didn't want to talk to her, so she just nodded and handed over her bag. Xiaoying pretended to be interested, playing with it while stiffly saying, "It doesn't look like a high-quality fake. The leather is really nice. I wanted to buy this one before but I didn't think it suited me. But this bag is heavy. What's in it ?" She remained suspicious. After all, Lin Ling was good-looking, but she didn't know how to talk and was n't sweet-talking. You know, being a mistress isn't just about having a good figure and looks. You need to be skilled in bed and have a sweet tongue to please people. Otherwise, why would those suckers give you money when they're in a good mood? Thinking of this, Xiaoying couldn't help but grit her teeth and sized up Zhang Dong. She thought that in terms of figure and looks, she was no worse than this blockhead , and her skills in bed were even more renowned. Why was it that she managed to hook up with a small-time businessman like Fatty Xiao, while Lin Ling had the ability to find such a wealthy boyfriend? This thought instantly infuriated her. Moreover, Lin Ling's aloof attitude seemed like arrogance, a provocation. She wondered what a woman would be like in bed, but she certainly wouldn't be good at charming men. Even if she was pretty, how could she possibly hook up with such a rich man? Therefore, she suspected Lin Ling was using someone else to fill the role. Zhang Dong's wealth was genuine, but it couldn't be ruled out that Lin Ling had gone to great lengths to impress him today; those bags and clothes might even be borrowed. As for this wealthy boyfriend, he might be an imposter. How could someone of such status and position be interested in such an unromantic woman? Her thoughts grew increasingly extreme and uncontrollable. While gritting her teeth and thinking feigned an accidental "Oops!" and dropped her bag to the ground. Zhang Dong immediately sneered , because the bag's zipper was open, making this seemingly unintentional act completely deliberate. All eyes were drawn to her. Xiaoying was actually a little uneasy because the bag didn't seem empty. However, these petty women often have another flaw: stubbornness. Once they have an idea, they'll do it resolutely, even if they know it's wrong, they won't admit it— it's a kind of self-deceptive psychological disorder. The contents of the bag spilled out: bottles of cosmetics, perfume, keys, and the like, nothing special, just like an ordinary girl's bag. But what also spilled out was a pile of money and a certificate. The words "property certificate" on it were so eye-catching that Xiaoying's eyes turned red, not just because of the certificate, but also because of the expensive cosmetics. Vain women are often very knowledgeable about luxury goods. They could tell at a glance that these cosmetics were genuine . Although she had similar ones, she always had to pester Lao Xiao for a long time before he would buy them for her. Every bottle was in exchange for her body. Even last time, she had pestered him for a long time for a Sisley set, and in the end, she had to endure him and two other men's advances all night before Lao Xiao finally agreed to give it to her. So, compared to that , her mood at this moment was extremely bad. What Xiao Ying was most annoyed about was this bag, and it was this bag that ignited the suppressed jealousy in her heart. Last time, she had used all her tricks to pester Lao Xiao, but he still wouldn't buy it. Later, she had a good time with the short , thin man in bed , and after he had his fun, he bought her a slightly inferior bag. Although it was still a luxury item, it was completely incomparable to the beautiful bag in front of her. "How could you be so careless? What if you broke someone else's things?" The round-faced girl and the freckled girl began to complain. Lin Ling didn't say anything. She glanced at Zhang Dong and then bent down to pick it up herself. The soft mist made Zhang Dong feel very proud. Fortunately, he had prepared in advance. Sure enough, Xiao Ying had brought trouble upon herself. Who could she blame?

Yingzi immediately squatted down to help pick it up, saying as she did so, "Luckily it wasn't broken. Xiaoying,
how could so careless!"

Her words were so tactful that she offended neither side. Xiaoying's face turned pale and then flushed, and under everyone's gaze,
she could only apologize briefly before pretending to have something to do and running out. After this meal, Lin Ling was surrounded by everyone like a star
. Although she didn't have any intention of revenge, seeing Xiaoying's exasperated yet forced-to-end
appearance . Every time this happened, she couldn't help but glance at Zhang Dong.
To others, this glance was full of affection, brimming with ambiguity, and clearly suspected of showing off their love.

Zhang Dong chuckled. He had put on a good show without lifting a finger today, thanks to the fact that he had
some . Moreover, when he called Xu Jinguo, he was already lingering with Xu Jinguo. He wanted to invite
a few , but Old Xu was too busy to come. The call was perfectly timed, allowing Zhang Dong
to easily embarrass himself without lifting a finger.

After the meal, Xiao Ying disappeared, clearly feeling embarrassed and not wanting to show her face again.

The freckled girl organized everyone to split the bill and then they all left. Along the way, Zhang Dong held Lin Ling's hand,
feeling a surge of pride as he looked at the slightly tipsy, beautiful woman in the night breeze. Lin Ling had gradually
gotten used to it and didn't say anything. If it weren't for Zhang Dong's hand constantly scratching her palm, she wouldn't have minded.

A group of classmates chatted and laughed reluctantly at the restaurant entrance. The round-faced girl and the freckled buck-toothed girl declined Zhang Dong's
offer to take them home. The buck-toothed girl glanced at Lin Ling, who seemed to be gazing at her with affection, and couldn't help but smile ambiguously:
"The night is too short to keep you two occupied, Lingling. Your boyfriend really stole the show today. Look at
Xiaoying's ugly face. She's gotten all her revenge, right?"

"That's right, Lingling is the reserved type. She might not say it, but she's definitely secretly pleased."

The round-faced girl, her face flushed from drinking, spoke even more bluntly: "I'm telling you, how should you repay him? You
'll definitely repay him with your body, right? I'm telling you, you'd better put in some effort tonight. Don't always have that cold face, you know?
When you're supposed to moan, don't hold back. It's not good for your physical and mental health. Be careful not to always be so reserved and become an old maid. You'll either become
frigid develop an endocrine disorder."

Zhang Dong smiled lewdly and tickled Lin Ling's palm, clearly feeling her body twist
uncomfortably .

"Get lost, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Lin Ling blushed deeply at their lewd teasing, but after a night of public displays of affection
, she was powerless to refute them. Not being good with words, she could only stare blankly, her face red.

Yingzi handled things well, calling taxis one by one at the door to send all the classmates away. Once everyone else left,
only she and Lin Ling remained, creating an awkward atmosphere as they had little to say to each other. Their relationship, while not exactly hostile, wasn't exactly
good either. Just then, Zhang Dong drove up, rolled down the window, glanced up slightly, and suddenly
said with a smile, "Lingling, do you mind if I give your classmate something?"

"Don't mind?"

Lingling was completely confused, not understanding what Zhang Dong wanted. Yingzi was also somewhat surprised;
Zhang Dong had been lukewarm all night, so why was he suddenly offering to give her something?

Yingzi was dressed rather revealingly today, and her figure was quite attractive, with a curvaceous figure that was rather eye-catching. Her long
, slender legs in sexy black stockings made her quite a sight
to behold her. She glanced at him and suddenly felt a
surge of displeasure. A slight sourness mixed with intense annoyance instantly made her, who had been calm all night, turn pale. She
agreed verbally but immediately sat in the back seat, letting out a gruff snort as soon as she sat down.

"I bought these on a whim today, hope you like them,"

Zhang Dong said without further ado, handing her two bags.

Yingzi took them somewhat blankly. Both bags were full of expensive cosmetics. This man was young,
rich handsome; for a moment, she felt a flutter of joy in her heart. Unfortunately, Zhang Dong only gave her a meaningful
smile, then drove off without even leaving his phone number. This left her feeling a little disappointed, but also instantly
overjoyed. After all, he had a girlfriend, so she couldn't be too obvious. Overjoyed, Yingzi began to think about
how to seduce this even wealthier man.

Both sets of cosmetics were very expensive, and Yingzi was delighted holding them. She couldn't help but sway her body, finding
an unprecedented confidence. Her eyes gleamed as she began planning how to escape the short man and fall into
the arms of this sugar daddy. The thought that he was unmarried made her even more excited, and she even fantasized about becoming
a rich wife living a life of extravagance.

Even if that wasn't possible, being his mistress would be good enough. At least this man was far superior to the short man, and if she could
seduce him, her future would definitely be much better than it was now.

The car drove slowly, but as soon as it left the parking lot, Zhang Dong parked it in a corner by the roadside.
Looking at the gloomy-faced pretty girl in the rearview mirror, he couldn't help but chuckle: "What's wrong, Lingling? Do
you think I've got my eye on her, so you're jealous?"

"You've got it wrong, old man. What right do I have to be jealous?"

Lin Ling rolled her eyes at Zhang Dong, unusually sarcastic: "Brother Dong has always been a womanizer.
A woman like Yingzi has a great figure and has slept with thousands of men, so her bed skills must be pretty good too.
I don't know if she's promiscuous, but it's only natural that you two hooked up. I congratulate you, you don't even have time to be jealous."

After saying that, she pouted angrily, looking like she didn't want to talk to Zhang Dong. Her annoyance and sourness made
Zhang Dong secretly happy, but knowing that Lin Ling was quite serious, he didn't tease her anymore. He quietly
pointed out the car window: "Look, on the third floor of this restaurant, that woman named Xiaoying is watching."

"So what?"

Lin Ling looked up and, sure enough, could see Xiao Ying through one of the windows. Xiao Ying was standing with her arms crossed, staring intently at Yingzi from
the restaurant entrance. It was too far to see her expression clearly, but
Lin Ling found the woman annoying and didn't bother trying to figure out what she was looking at.

"I'm just throwing mud at someone else!"

Zhang Dong lit a cigarette and said meaningfully, "Perhaps you don't want to bother with her, but it's
better to avoid trouble. Save face today, and don't bother with them again. This woman named Xiao Ying is petty..."
"She's definitely a vicious person. You made her lose face today, and she can't do anything about it. But who knows
what ? Some women, when consumed by jealousy, are capable of anything, even murder and arson."

"What does that have to do with you giving Yingzi things?"

Lin Ling's tone softened somewhat, but her eyes were still full of suspicion. After all, Zhang Dong
's first impression of her was that of a lecher, an indelible impression.

"To avoid trouble, and to tease them a bit."

Zhang Dong looked at her with a smile, winking and saying, "So that's why my Lin Ling is angry. It seems you
think I'm dizzy from seeing that girl's thighs, right? So you gave her things because you're lustful
and want to leave a good impression so you can secretly seduce her."

"Isn't that right, you stinking lecher!"

Lin Ling rolled her eyes disdainfully, but her tone was very sweet and charming, not so much contemptuous as a
playful tantrum. This made her blush and appear somewhat shy.

"Your brother-in-law has such high taste, how could he possibly be interested in such a withered flower?"

Zhang Dong rolled his eyes, a sly smile playing on his lips. "It's because Xiao Ying was looking at me that I
gave her the gift. That kind of woman is incredibly jealous, you could say to a pathological degree. Judging from her previous
behavior, this woman is quite extreme. She was already upset, and seeing me give Yingzi such a nice
gift , she must be furious right now."

"Yeah, yeah, jealousy, jealous that you, this handsome guy, are interested in Xiao Ying and not her, right?"

Lin Ling was still a bit naive and didn't quite grasp the point of his words.

"That way, her target of jealousy will become Yingzi."

Zhang Dong smiled sinisterly. "Although I'm not afraid of trouble, I don't want to cause trouble, especially not the kind of
woman who's prone to going crazy. I deliberately showed her this scene just now to provoke her. I think she'll definitely
cause trouble for Yingzi for no reason afterward. Yingzi is a smooth and cunning woman. Women like that are never
submissive. If you play mind games with her, she can stay calm. But the problem is that Xiaoying is
obviously a troublemaker. If she causes trouble for no reason, I doubt anyone can stay calm."

"This tactic is called sowing discord!"

Zhang Dong paused, then gave a sly snort. "It's much more effective than arguing with them directly.
Xiao Ying is a bit sharp-tongued, but it's not illegal. I can't exactly have a few people gang rape her, can I? Besides
, she might even open up and enjoy it if she were gang raped. Instead of confronting her like a shrew, it's better to use
a little trick to make her and that Yingzi have a good argument. The easiest thing to exploit in a woman like her
is jealousy."

"You really know so much about women?"

Lin Ling asked skeptically, but after thinking about it, Zhang Dong's words made sense. Xiao Ying was indeed that kind of unreasonable
person; otherwise, she wouldn't have caused her trouble time and time again.

"It's not that I understand women, it's that I understand these scumbags in society better."

Zhang Dong narrowed his eyes. "I estimate that these two women will fall out soon, and given their personalities,
it could escalate to the point of irreconcilable conflict. By then, Xiao Ying will have transferred all her hatred to Yingzi, and won't have time
to bother you."

"That seems to make sense."

Lin Ling looked somewhat bewildered, hesitant, unsure whether Zhang Dong was telling the truth. If he was lying, his words sounded plausible, but
if he was telling the truth, she still felt that Zhang Dong was a lecherous man, and his actions would be seen
as womanizing by anyone.

"If a dog bites a person, does the person have to bite back?"

Zhang Dong couldn't help but laugh contemptuously. "There are too many people like this who are ignorant and self-important. Arguing with
them is just asking for trouble and lowering your own status. The best way is to watch them
fight like dogs, and we can just sit back and enjoy the show."

"So you know Yingzi won't refuse?"

Lin Ling pouted. "You think you're some kind of Casanova, huh? Even if she's very outgoing, she can still be a little reserved
. What if you can't give her the gift? Your plan will be ruined."

"Reservation? That's worthless,"

Zhang Dong said with a smile. "Sometimes it does depend on the time, the place, and the person, but do you think
a woman like Yingzi is stupid? She'll definitely seize any opportunity. Now that I dare to give her a gift in front of you, she
sees hope. Since she's already become someone's mistress, she's become somewhat numb to these things, so
she's unlikely to play the 'reserved' card now. It's not worth it."

Zhang Dong sounded smug at the end, not because he was particularly clever, but because
he had seen a lot of the world. For example, there are plenty of women like Xiaoying in the provincial capital's nightclubs. They
're clearly selling their bodies but want to show off and feel superior. The more you argue with a woman like that, the less worth it you get. The best
way is to divert the conflict elsewhere. Introduce whoever you dislike to them—that's the most reasonable, scientific, and
convenient method.

Two sets of cosmetics diverted the hatred; you could watch them fight like dogs without doing anything
. Why not?

Lin Ling thought about it and found it increasingly reasonable. She nodded subconsciously, then glanced at Zhang Dong, somewhat
surprised by his meticulousness and finding his cunning completely disproportionate to his carefree nature. Zhang Dong
's words were indeed flawless; his analysis of the two women was also very insightful. Ultimately, it was
she who had been somewhat naive.

What surprised Lin Ling was Zhang Dong's peaceful way of avenging her. Given his thuggish
nature, the most direct approach in such a situation would be to act without thinking. She hadn't expected Zhang Dong to have the cunning to incite infighting.
This scoundrel's brain, besides its lewd thoughts, actually possessed some intelligence.

"What are you looking at? Do you think your brother-in-law is so clever you can't help but fall for me?"

Zhang Dong couldn't help but laugh smugly, winking and teasing her, exuding an air of confidence that if they didn't fight
amongst themselves, he'd perform a dramatic act of cutting off his penis.

"Get lost, what's so smart about you?"

Lin Ling blushed and glared at him, but in a moment of realization, she felt the route was a bit off
. Small towns didn't have such wide, brightly lit avenues, and city streets shouldn't be so sparsely populated. It was true that everything was still
brightly lit , but the scenery was very unfamiliar, unlike anything in the city. Looking around again, Lin Ling suddenly felt a sense of unease.
Startled and somewhat timid, she asked, "Dong, Brother Dong, where are you taking me?"

There were hardly any pedestrians on the road; it was unfamiliar, a road she'd almost never seen before.

"What, not calling me brother-in-law anymore?"

Zhang Dong deliberately grinned lewdly, licking his lips as he stared at her full breasts, unable to suppress a lewd laugh:
"It's dark and windy here, and it would be a shame if we, a lone man and woman, didn't do something beastly together .
So, I need to find a good place to start, the kind where you can scream your lungs out
and no one will listen, to properly carry on."

"Get lost, talk serious."

Zhang Dong's lewd behavior emboldened Lin Ling. Just as she was about to say something, Zhang Dong's phone rang.

The caller ID showed Lin Yan. Zhang Dong answered with a smile, reporting his achievements to her, and casually mentioning that he
had outsmarted her. After a long, rambling chat, Zhang Dong hung up the phone and
laughed . "Lin Ling, let's go find your sister. Sister Lan is planning to stay at the school tonight to work overtime, so
you'll be alone and it'll be boring."

"Find her? Where?"

Lin Ling immediately became wary, because Zhang Dong's happy laugh this time revealed a shocking lewdness. If Zhang Dong had
a lecherous look, she wouldn't have been afraid.

"Didn't you recognize it? This is our great Songshan Economic Development Zone."

The lust in Zhang Dong's eyes grew stronger, and his anticipation made his body heat up. He subconsciously licked
his lips, a gesture that instantly gave Lin Ling a bad feeling.

Songshan District was in a large-scale development phase. Currently, only the more central areas were truly prosperous. The other
areas were either bustling construction sites day and night or mostly residential buildings under renovation. Therefore, the roads here were relatively
quiet, and even if cars passed by, they were mostly construction vehicles. The roads were beautifully constructed, but there weren't many pedestrians.

Lin Ling felt a little uneasy. Looking at Zhang Dong, her heart raced, and she began to wonder
what . However, before this feeling could surface, the car drove into a brightly lit alley. The alley
was very flat, with lush greenery on both sides. In the blink of an eye, the car stopped at a large gate,
somewhat like the entrance to a residential complex, but with a very high and exquisitely designed iron gate
—a feature rarely found even in city neighborhoods.

The security booth at the gate was brightly lit, and a graceful figure appeared incredibly alluring in the darkness.
Long, wavy blonde hair flowed freely, exuding a captivating charm; the mature yet alluring
quality stirred the heart. Her beautiful, fair face, even without makeup, radiated
an irresistible allure. A perfect blend of feminine maturity and a woman's seductive charm, her exquisitely sculpted features
instantly aroused strong desires in men.

Black leather pants and a purple shawl top—simple yet perfectly highlighting her fiery,
mature figure. Her long, slender legs, encased in black stockings, were incredibly alluring; her perfect curves exuded ultimate feminine seduction,
like a fairy of the night. Just that one sexy curve was enough to ignite unprecedented desire,
even stirring up the darkest side of your heart, making you willing to commit a crime.

A stunningly beautiful woman, her simple attire incredibly sexy yet possessing a fairy-like nobility—such captivating
women are rare indeed. Lin Ling exclaimed in surprise, "Sis, you're really here!"

"Come on, let's go!"

Lin Yan quickly got into the car and urged Zhang Dong, then couldn't help but complain coquettishly, "Honey,
what Didn't you say you'd go for a late-night snack with us after the party? There aren't any restaurants in this neighborhood.
You made me wait here for so long, I'm so angry! Those men who passed by were giving me such lewd looks, I really wanted to punch
them."

"We're not just having a late-night snack,"

Zhang Dong couldn't help but smile lewdly, but he was also a little annoyed. So Lin Ling had been thinking he was
using her sister's name to deceive her. No wonder she had been so wary the whole way. It seemed like if he gave her a knife,
she might stab him a few times.

"Lingling, are you happy today?"

Lin Yan pouted, then hugged her sister affectionately, looking her up and down at her luxurious ladylike
outfit and couldn't help but smile knowingly. "Your brother-in-law has really good taste. You look really
good in this. That lecherous bastard hasn't even helped me pick out any clothes yet, but he's already being so attentive to you, his sister-in-law
. There's always something fishy about being attentive for no reason. I think his intentions are more likely to be ulterior motives."

"Sister, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Lin Ling glared at him shyly, but then felt that what she said was a bit inappropriate, as if she was trying to justify the weak fact that
Zhang Dong wasn't a lecherous bastard.

"Come on, let me see. I heard your brother-in-law say he really went all out today."

Lin Yan laughed as she grabbed Lin Ling's bag and rummaged through it. When she found the cosmetics and money, she looked at Zhang Dong
with smile, then winked at her already embarrassed sister.

Outside the car window were rows of villas under renovation. Lin Ling looked at them and felt strange, so she couldn't help but ask, "
Brother Dong, is this the Songshan Villa District from before?"

"Yes, it used to be a villa district, but now it's been redeveloped and renamed Waterfront Spring."

Zhang Dong nodded with a smile.

"Hey, honey, what's going on?"

Lin Yan suddenly exclaimed, her hands trembling as she held the two documents. Lin Ling then remembered that she hadn't reported
this matter yet, and quickly said from the side, "Oh right, sister, I was just about to tell you. Didn't you and Dong Ge
handle ? Our hotel has already been sold to Dong Ge, so why are our names on the papers?"

"That day, I... I didn't go."

Lin Yan was momentarily speechless. "Last time, your brother-in-law said he had something to do in the city and went alone. Before leaving,
he took your and my ID cards, saying he was going to handle some insurance or something. At the time, I didn't think much of it and let him
take everything."

Zhang Dong continued driving, listening to their discussion with a smile without saying a word. Lin Yan and Lin Ling both reacted with the same
astonishment , and Zhang Dong was too lazy to explain anything at this moment. Because they had arrived at the place, the car slowly stopped
in front of a huge golden iron gate. The gate, designed in the style of a European palace, was high-end and luxurious. A large, uniform
stone wall surrounded the courtyard, which was tall and thick, making it look very grand. From the outside, it appeared to be a
large courtyard that would be impossible to find in a place where land is so valuable.

The villas in this villa area are indeed detached and have their own yards, but they're at most three or four stories with a small courtyard. I never
expected there to be such a large courtyard at the very back; the Great Wall-like walls alone show the sheer
size of the area. The Lin sisters were momentarily stunned and forgot to question Zhang Dong. Zhang Dong picked up a remote control and beeped; the palace-
like, luxurious gates instantly opened.

The huge courtyard was beautifully landscaped, with several parking spaces in a wide open area.
Even after parking, the two sisters were still in a daze. Zhang Dong chuckled and bent down to look at them:
"Gentlemen, it's time to tour our new home."

"No, honey, you…"

Lin Yan stammered, seemingly overwhelmed by the sudden change in itinerary. Lin Ling
also looked bewildered and couldn't quite process it; no matter how you looked at it, it didn't resemble a hotel,
yet it was far too luxurious for a home.

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