Lust is rampant in small towns (Episode 14)

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Episode 14 Synopsis: After Zhang Dong helped Lin Ling with everything, he accompanied her to the class reunion as her boyfriend, venting her anger and further deepening their relationship... After the reunion, Zhang Dong drove Lin Yan and Lin Ling to his newly renovated mansion in Songshan District, showing them his "new home," which deeply moved them. Chapter 1: Class Reunion Amidst the chaos, Lin Ling unconsciously followed Zhang Dong's footsteps habitually, keeping a respectful distance. This time, they arrived at a very high-end styling center, essentially a more upscale hair salon with some added beauty services. "Hello, full beauty treatment, and a shampoo and styling while you're at it." Zhang Dong went directly to the front desk and took out his VIP card, Zuo Xiaoxian's personal card, which she and Lin Yan had been spending a lot of money at recently. 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 place's main selling point was its women's club, and the "Men Not Allowed" sign seemed to elevate its image, so Zhang Dong wouldn't have the chance to follow them. Lin Ling bit her lip this time, not saying 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 off, driving around the city to run errands. When he returned, it was already 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, and 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. She couldn't stand the suggestive smiles from the shop assistants, especially during rush hour traffic. After they got in 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 his spine. It was a pure and innocent sound, a gentle yet playful tone. 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 a materialistic girl, 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 actions would cause resentment, since some people didn't even own cars and didn't live in Guangming City. They'd practically all lived in the city for this reunion, and now they were all waiting in the city for the meeting. Changing the location would be inconvenient for them. Lin Ling fiddled with her phone for a while and gave two addresses. Luckily, they were on the same route 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 making us go on a pointless trip?" "It doesn't show how convenient it is to have a car," Zhang Dong said dismissively. He'd seen plenty of pretentious people; one or two more wouldn't make a difference. With his current wealth, it was almost impossible for him to encounter someone who could embarrass him. The provincial capital was a melting pot of all sorts of people. As a bustling metropolis, it was a melting pot of all kinds. Zhang Dong had seen at least eight thousand, if not ten thousand, people from the underworld, legitimate businesses, or those who made a living in the gray areas. While it's not uncommon for people to bully others out of a sense of entitlement—after all, this is a power-driven society, and such things are unavoidable—the probability of such incidents is actually quite low. At least, the pretentious people Zhang Dong has encountered are mostly low-class individuals. Real underworld bosses are generally very 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. They'll avoid arrogant young people when they see them, saying that such people are like fearless newborn calves, and if they start a fight, they don't know their own strength, so it's best not to mess with them. Similarly, truly wealthy people are generally kind and polite. The best characteristic of this type of person is that they are attentive and have a good reputation. Everyone understands that harmony brings wealth. Although many have built their fortunes on harshness, they would never intentionally offend others. As a former boss Zhang Dong knew once said, provoking others is just asking for trouble. The first thing to do when you have money is to cultivate 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 have money, or they were once so poor that they have an inferiority complex and a strong competitive and envious mentality. Of course, youthful impetuosity also plays a role. Truly wealthy people are careful not to flaunt 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. If they 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 and 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 his hand. Lin Ling, who was somewhat taken aback, was startled and hurriedly covered her chest with both hands, blushing and somewhat wary, saying, "Dong, Brother Dong, don't do anything rash."
Zhang Dong was slightly taken aback, then instantly became both amused and exasperated. It seemed this girl thought he was going to grope her breasts. But the movement did indeed 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 vaguely smelled the scent of her breasts that he had longed to taste—the natural, fresh fragrance emanating from this virgin's body. "If you're going to do anything inappropriate, now's not the time. Give me the bag." Zhang Dong almost drooled, but he quickly regained his serious expression. After all, his main task now was to gain 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 who could drive her crazy was actually her own sister. It seemed unlikely that he would fall in love with her. Is this the legendary "getting my body but not my heart"? Every time Zhang Dong saw this line on TV when a woman was raped, he 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 damned bastard, Zhang Dong started to feel a little sorry 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 her once. Judging from this, Brother Yin was a man of feeling, clearly understanding the true meaning of enjoying life to the fullest. Damn it, it really is more enjoyable to have both body and heart. Zhang Dong thought of Lin Ling's wary and hesitant attitude when they were in bed that night, and felt a surge of annoyance. He secretly vowed that he would make her willingly give him her virginity, instead of letting her be taken advantage of by him unwillingly because of others. Lin Ling had been lost in thought and hadn't noticed Zhang Dong's flirtatious demeanor. Thinking she'd misunderstood, she blushed 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; she only had a few dozen coins. It was clear Lin Ling didn't take this class reunion seriously. She'd only brought a little cash and no bank card. What if she needed money? Perhaps she was even planning not to go even if there was a second part! 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 because of her awkward posture. After taking the bag, Zhang Dong rummaged through it while smiling and saying, "What kind of talk is it for a rich woman to go 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 will the bag be wronged, but it will also be a waste of all the money I spent." Lin Ling was speechless, and then stared wide-eyed as Zhang Dong pulled out the messy items one by one. Leaving aside cosmetics, there was a bottle of Coco perfume that Zhang Dong poured out half of before putting in her bag. Although Lin Ling wasn't obsessed with luxury goods, she understood the value of this and immediately exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Dong, what are you doing? Why throw away such a nice bottle of perfume? What a waste!" Coco perfume has almost become a symbol of a girl's taste. Although Lin Ling wasn't obsessed with these things, it didn't mean she didn't understand them. At the very least, she had once hoped to own a bottle like it. A fragrant scent wafted over, momentarily catching Lin Ling off guard. Zhang Dong sprayed some perfume on her and then put it in her bag, chuckling, "That's how it feels to have been used. If everything is brand new, it looks like you bought it just to impress others. Don't worry, I'm always methodical and never overlook anything. If you want to show off, go ahead. If you don't, I'll make sure they all look at you with new eyes, and I guarantee no one will dare say a word." These casual words silenced Lin Ling instantly. She looked at Zhang Dong with disbelief, perhaps surprised, like everyone else, by his thoughtfulness. She had to admit, Zhang Dong's consideration was thorough. If his bag was full of unopened new items, it would seem like he was just trying to show off; if everything was used, no one could say anything. Lin Ling watched with heartache as Zhang Dong used paper to ruin all those expensive cosmetics. But when Zhang Dong started stuffing things in, she couldn't hold back any longer. She grabbed Zhang Dong's hand and said anxiously, "Brother Dong, what are you doing? I have money, I just didn't bring it. This is a party, not a dinner party. Why are you stuffing so much money in?" "It's your allowance. 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? How come... this?" She was somewhat incoherent. One booklet was the hotel's property registration; after the transaction, Zhang Dong still registered it in their 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 worried that if he gave too much, people would gossip. Lin Ling also felt that Zhang Dong had already felt bad enough about giving Chen Dashan the extra money. Now, seeing the hotel returned to its rightful owner, she was dumbfounded. She knew that if her sister knew this, she would strongly object. Her first thought was to tell her sister immediately, because she knew her sister wasn't greedy. This was her first relationship, and she had always been averse to any financial involvement. Unfortunately, the car had already stopped when her mind went blank. 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 explained his identity. Logically, she shouldn't be hesitant now, 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 a sight to behold; 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 women. She thought to herself that if they were as good as Zuo Xiaoxian, or even slightly less so, this lecherous man wouldn't be behaving 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 understand where all these strange thoughts came from; why, even though she found his thing both frighteningly large and disgusting, did she still look in that direction?Thinking about it, Lin Ling couldn't help but steal another glance. Although she despised Zhang Dong, she had to admit that she didn't dislike this womanizing man. The two girls in the car, supposedly classmates, kept gossiping. Being classmates, they spoke freely, practically interrogating her. Lin Ling responded with a few words, clearly used to her nonchalant personality, so they weren't surprised, and didn't complain even if she was quieter. Zhang Dong politely responded a few times, interjecting occasionally, and affectionately called her "Lingling," deliberately looking at her with affection, making Lin Ling uncomfortable while the two gossipy girls egged her on with envy and jealousy. Once out of the city center, transportation became much more convenient, but the constant phone calls urging them to hurry made the journey a bit slower. Lin Ling, still half-heartedly responding, finally found the meeting place. Located at the border of the city and Songshan District, it wasn't a high-end hotel, just a three-story detached building. Its only advantage was a large open space in front that could be used as a parking lot. Zhang Dong was somewhat stunned. If he remembered correctly, this place had been acquired by the Far East Group, but it was sold off due to its small size. He hadn't expected it to be renovated into an independent restaurant. Parking was very inconvenient; the restaurant seemed to be doing fairly well, and it took them a while to find a parking spot. The three women got out of the car and 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 give them vague replies. This was a newly opened restaurant, with many banners and billboards at the entrance, indicating that it specialized in Northwest Chinese cuisine. Two girls at the shop entrance were dressed quite eye-catchingly. Black leather shorts, sexy lace tops, and long, black-stockinged legs, combined with their decent figures, made them rather attractive. However, their attire was excessively flamboyant, relying entirely on clothing and makeup, and their revealing outfits and exaggerated hairstyles made them somewhat unpleasant to look at. Especially noticeable were their overly obvious false eyelashes, so long they were clearly fake. If they were without makeup, he'd probably 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 appearance was too over-the-top. While they didn't exude an obvious air of prostitution, they seemed close to it. In short, they seemed like the kind of women you could pay for, but not interested in emotional connection. Naturally, despite their flamboyant appearance, Zhang Dong simply ignored them. One of the two girls at the door, the one dressed the most revealingly, immediately ran up to greet Lin Ling, complaining, "What time is it? You can't put on airs like this now. Everyone's waiting for you inside." "There was some traffic on the way," Lin Ling said, not wanting to talk to them much. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly. The two alien creatures seemed to dislike them as well and immediately echoed her. "You changed locations without even telling us beforehand. We're already grateful you even came." The round-faced guy retorted bluntly, immediately shutting him down. "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?" "The bus was jammed, so there's nothing we can do. We can't take shortcuts." 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 like she's the center of attention, what kind of high and mighty attitude is that?" This sarcastic girl was clearly the annoying Xiaoying that the round-faced guy had mentioned. Yingzi didn't say much, immediately gesturing to them, seemingly trying to be a peacemaker and giving Xiaoying a look to keep quiet. But the round-faced guy, with his short temper, 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 this trouble? Instead of going to the city center, we came to this suburb. How high-end can this little restaurant be? Just look at this shabby storefront, do you think we'd have to sell a kidney for a meal? These days, everyone has at least a few thousand dollars. What are you pretending for?" "Exactly!" Freckled had been behaving well the whole way, but when she opened her mouth, she wasn't going to be shy: "Xiaoying, what kind of lousy gathering did you organize? If you couldn't find a decent restaurant, you could have chosen another one. It's not like we can't afford it. We could have split the bill. 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 restaurant, but who knows if the food is any good? Is it overpriced or a rip-off for a place like this? I'm telling you, you didn't just invite us here to be suckers, did you?""Eight 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 could have split the bill. Even if you had chosen a five-star restaurant, it wouldn't have been worth selling your house. Now look at this, you've come to this remote corner to find a restaurant we've never even heard of. You say it's your husband's restaurant, but who knows if the food is any good? Is it ripping people off for food in this location? I'm telling you, you didn't just invite us here to be suckers, did you?""Eight 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 could have split the bill. Even if you had chosen a five-star restaurant, it wouldn't have been worth selling your house. Now look at this, you've come to this remote corner to find a restaurant we've never even heard of. You say it's your husband's restaurant, but who knows if the food is any good? Is it ripping people off for food in this location? I'm telling you, you didn't just invite us here to be suckers, did you?"
"You..." Xiaoying, clearly unwilling to back down, changed her expression and was about to speak when Yingzi pulled her back and shook her head. Seeing a verbal battle about to erupt, Xiaoying glanced at the opening banner and gritted her teeth. This arrogant person, who had actually endured their sarcasm, said irritably, "Hurry up and go in. What nonsense are you spouting? Making others wait gives you the right to complain, huh?" "That's all your fault," the round-faced woman snorted angrily. "If it weren't for your worthless husband's business, I'd be full by now. I really don't know if you're just dragging us here to make up the numbers because you have no business. You're making trouble for others and you still have the nerve to complain."
"What did you say?" Hearing such ominous words on the opening day is unpleasant for anyone. Xiaoying's face darkened, and she was about to explode, but Yingzi behind her held her back. After all, what kind of business was this, making a scene at the entrance? Xiaoying hesitated for a moment, then could only grit her teeth and swallow her anger. Lin Ling didn't want to get entangled with them and immediately walked inside. The two creatures who called themselves "classmates" followed arrogantly, seeing that Xiao Ying's face was dark and she didn't speak. Originally, she thought she could avoid a verbal battle, but when Zhang Dong was about to walk in from behind, Xiao Ying suddenly stopped him, looking at Zhang Dong 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 creatures immediately complained, and Lin Ling also looked confused. "This was agreed upon a long time ago." Yingzi spoke politely, and even her gentle retort revealed no hostility. "After all, it's normal for everyone to have a meal and a few drinks when we go out. Last year, we had all just graduated and no one was rich, so we said it was better to bring our own alcohol, since the alcohol sold in restaurants 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 felt a little guilty looking at Zhang Dong's well-dressed appearance today, she clearly suspected something like a luxury car, so she snorted and said, "The family members of all the female classmates have to bring alcohol, and the quality can't be lower than the standards of Qiannis. Of course , you unwanted girls wouldn't know that.
" "Oh, by the way, the three of you were all so innocent and pure when you were in school, you probably don't even know what a boyfriend is!" 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 smiled and said, "Excuse me, your rules are reasonable, but I didn't know that before. Now, if I go out to buy it, there aren't any around. I happen to have a friend nearby who has a lot of good wine. I can have him deliver it, that shouldn't be a problem!" "That's fine too." Xiaoying sneered, clearly doubting whether the so-called luxury car actually existed. Yingzi, on the other hand, seemed more at ease, perhaps afraid of causing trouble, and immediately urged them to go inside. He also tugged at Xiaoying, who looked smug, signaling her to stop while she was ahead. The group went inside. The two girls were a little annoyed by the sarcasm, while Lin Ling remained unmoved. Zhang Dong kept sending messages with a smile, but he also noticed that Lin Ling genuinely disliked 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. However, when they saw Zhang Dong, a hint of doubt flashed in their eyes. 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 hadn't gained much advantage after confronting Xiao Ying, 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'm finding it really boring." Lin Ling looked around, gave Zhang Dong a wistful look, and sighed. "It's boring, but since we're already here, we might as well make it interesting."
Zhang Dong patted Lin Ling's small hand with a smile, savoring the incredibly smooth feel of her delicate skin. Lin Ling said this because of her personality, but when the two monsters and Xiao Ying were arguing earlier, she seemed nonchalant yet her eyes lit up; clearly, she felt a sense of satisfaction. Lin Ling's face flushed slightly, but having already said he was her boyfriend, she was too embarrassed to push him away. In public, the gesture wasn't particularly intimate, and there was no need to push him away; a more obvious reaction would only attract attention. Seeing this, Zhang Dong immediately took advantage, grabbing her small hand and gently stroking it, ignoring her slight struggles. The two creatures cheered, and Lin Ling could only roll her eyes, unable to do anything but let Zhang Dong hold her hand. However, Zhang Dong was no innocent man; seizing the opportunity, besides his wanton caresses, he also began to scratch 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 there for ages, it was completely dark, and the food still hadn't arrived. While many people were reminiscing about their school days, some couldn't sit still. Zhang Dong was one of them, and Lin Ling, who had never been interested in these kinds of gatherings, was now yawning constantly 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 uneasy. He gently and affectionately took her hand and said this. "What?" Lin Ling, feeling utterly bored, didn't quite catch it. "Look at this. I specially picked it out. Do you like it?" Just then, two guys nearby perked up. Zhang Dong immediately pulled out a jewelry box and took out an exquisite hair clip. "This... I like it." Lin Ling nodded, a little bewildered. Hadn't she already seen it before? However, the clever girl instantly realized that Zhang Dong's pretense of surprising 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 almost made him vomit, but his affectionate gaze still caught the eyes of many girls. 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 in surprise. Their exclamations instantly attracted everyone's attention. Even those 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 hesitating for a moment, she nodded hesitantly. 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 soft 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 jeers. 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" applied to their relationship, and they all hoped Zhang Dong would be embarrassed, ideally with Lin Ling slapping him and saying, "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 planted a light, fleeting kiss on her 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 was useless at this point. Zhang Dong smiled and sat back down. Lin Ling subconsciously touched her face, and when she came to her senses, she only heard the people around her screaming about the kiss. The two monsters also joined in the cheering, and everyone else's attention was focused on this scene; clearly, the shock effect of the gift had left many people in a state of high excitement. 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, winked at her, and then innocently claimed that the kiss was a spontaneous act of passion, not a deliberate attempt to take advantage. The atmosphere became quite heated. Lin Ling, as the female lead, lowered her head shyly and didn't dare to speak. After a while, many people lost interest. After all, how affectionate the other people were was none of their business. Who knows how many people were cursing under their breath while cheering? Big Face also lost interest in the cheering and suddenly started complaining: "What's going on? Did you make us sit here like idiots? The food hasn't even been served yet. What do you take us for? Like beggars?" "That's right, we've been waiting for so long." The others immediately shifted the focus of the conversation and stopped cheering. Some were already starving. One girl immediately took out her phone and called Xiao Ying, launching into a long tirade of complaints. After all, it's hard to defy public opinion. The sudden change of venue was already upsetting, and now that several tables of people were being neglected, everyone would be unhappy. After a short while, the woman named Xiao Ying came in, beaming and smiling, saying, "I'm sorry, everyone, my husband's business is booming, and he's 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 they were begging for food. As soon as she said that, many people looked annoyed. Although she said "I'm sorry," she didn't show any embarrassment on her face. Yingzi, on the other hand, spoke more politely and immediately put on an embarrassed look, saying, "Sorry to keep everyone waiting. We're so busy since it's newly opened, so we haven't been able to greet everyone properly. There are a lot of people today, so if we order ourselves, it might take a while to get the food. How about we go with the flow and try some of the local specialties?" Her words were quite agreeable, and everyone around her seemed to be agreeing. The girl named Yingzi breathed a sigh of relief, smiled apologetically at everyone, and ran off to get busy. Xiaoying continued to stand in the room, looking smug as she greeted everyone. Her gaze swept over Zhang Dong, and she suddenly frowned slightly before smiling and saying, "Alright, as usual, please have the male guests 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 an important source of income, so we generally don't offer discounts." As soon as she finished speaking, the men in the private room brought out the drinks they had prepared beforehand. However, a hint of pain could be seen on their faces. After all, this rule was inhumane. Although it gave their girlfriends face, those who were short of money must have felt a lot of pain. Everyone else in the private room had taken their drinks, except for Zhang Dong, whose table was empty. Xiao Ying, who had clearly overheard Zhang Dong's words, suddenly appeared completely oblivious as she approached him, a forced smile on her face, and said, "Lingling's boyfriend, where's your wine?" "You dare ask for wine when there's not even a single dish..." The round-faced man was no pushover; he'd been holding back his anger for a while. 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...Standing up, he looked down at the tacky girl, a forced smile on his face, and said, "Don't worry, my drinks will be here soon, and they might even be delivered by someone you know." "Oh, really?" Xiaoying smiled disdainfully, crossing her arms and saying aggressively, "You didn't just borrow a car to mooch drinks, did you? What if the drinks don't come? We can't all of us treat you, can we?"
"Don't worry, I'm not interested in other people's things," Zhang Dong said with a cold laugh, suddenly raising his voice, "If my wine doesn'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 wine arrives, I'll cover all the drinks today, no problem." "However, to be honest, some people shouldn't make a big deal out of small things!" Zhang Dong changed his tone, sneering, "This classmate organized a party and caused a lot of trouble for others. Whether the wine arrives 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 wine arrives, I'll treat all the classmates. 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 is arrogant and acts eccentrically, making her particularly annoying. Even if you exposed her entire chest, 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're 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 her chest against 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 so ashamed. I was quite surprised when Lao Xu received your call. I didn't expect you to eat at such a small place. Luckily, I was having tea with Lao Xu and 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 again and 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 wiped out by express delivery companies in recent years, and many freight companies were also declining due to fierce 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 used to have his own construction company, but due to a lack of funding, it couldn't grow big and didn't earn much, remaining 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 only tens of millions in assets and meager funds, could only watch from the sidelines. After all, the development of Songshan is a money game. If you have money, it will grow exponentially. If you don't have money, you might lose everything. Ordinary private funds are okay; small-scale operations go unnoticed. But if a businessman like him comes in, he's suspected of disrupting the project. So, Fatty Xiao doesn't dare risk offending people to gain a tiny profit. But he's not willing to give up. The transportation business is sluggish; he can't just sit around and do nothing. In this wave of development, Far East Group is like an ancient behemoth that suddenly appeared, its momentum shocking everyone. Holding over a billion yuan in capital operations and a large amount of land, it can be said that it is absolutely outstanding in this wave of development in Songshan. As Old Li said, Far East Group's cash flow is now so abundant that no one dares to claim to be number one. Old Xu, as the second-in-command of Far East Group, although he is an employee, has a lot of face and his connections have been significantly expanded. 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 would hinder 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 slightly less desirable ones 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. He figured it didn't matter who he sold to, as long as the price remained the same. 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, just getting a piece of land is a blessing, so who dares to haggle over such small gains? Fatty Xiao was extremely grateful. 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 was very enthusiastic, offering business cards and cigarettes. However, there have been many such people lately, and although Zhang Dong was polite to them, he didn't remember much. Only this guy, who was ridiculously fat, was somewhat memorable. Recently, the Far East Group has been continuously hoarding land and has started selling off some assets they don't value. Many small business owners are eagerly waiting to get a piece of the pie. Although these small plots can yield several times the profit, they don't add up to much money. Li Shisheng didn't care much for them; Xu Jinguo handled everything. This has led to Li Shisheng being extremely busy lately, and he also has to squeeze out time to deal with people like Fatty Xiao who are trying to get free meals. "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 immediately cheered from the side. The buck-toothed man, while joining in the commotion, asked in bewilderment, "But why didn't you let him treat? This fat guy looks so greasy, he should at least get some fat!" "
Forget it, we'd rather pay for our own food." Zhang Dong looked at the buck-toothed man and said with interest, "Since you want him to get both fat and fat, that's way too much of a taste. I think you should have taken advantage of him when he wasn't on guard and given him a big bite. I'm just afraid it'll be too greasy and you won't be able to handle it." "Go away, don't make me sound like Xiao Ying has such bad taste that I'd even consider a husband like that." The buck-toothed woman rolled her eyes, striking a pose as if she had impeccable taste. Her exaggerated coyness immediately drew laughter from everyone. It seemed everyone was happy to see Xiao Ying make a fool of 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 gazes, 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 immediately became lively, with many people gathering around to chat and laugh. Being young, they were quite familiar with each other, and Zhang Dong's approachable manner made them feel at ease. Lin Ling responded with a flushed face, while Zhang Dong watched her with a 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 when they saw Xiao Ying walk out looking so dejected. "Lingling, 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 flushed instantly. She hurriedly covered her ears and saw Zhang Dong looking at her with a sly 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. She had never seen him engage in any normal social activities. Chapter Two: An Unintentional Slap in the Face. The kitchen was bustling with activity, the temperature 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, looking mournful. Finally, she couldn't help but say, "Honey, that guy's just a pretty boy. Why are you fawning over him like that?" "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, sounding frustrated. "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 President Xu when we played cards last time?"
"Mr. Xu, I remember you." Xiaoying nodded immediately. How could she not remember that wealthy man, especially since he was so successful and much better off than her, a fatso? These businessmen occasionally had drinking parties and card games, which were her favorite occasions. Fatty Xiao had many business friends, and they were generally equals, each doing their own business. However, there were also some who were of a higher social standing. Last time she went to see Mr. Xu, she dressed up carefully. Compared to Old Xiao's group of small business owners, he was truly classy. The group of men were all impeccably dressed in suits and spoke with great elegance. For a professional mistress, a man of such high quality and wealth was the best choice. "Let me tell you, Mr. Xu is just working for him, and he's not even in the top position."
Fatty Xiao wiped the sweat from his brow, saying enviously, "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 walked over and exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this. "No way, he's so young." Xiaoying was also dumbfounded. In her mind, this guy was at most some kind of second-generation official; she hadn't thought of him as someone from a large company or conglomerate. The Far East Group was incredibly popular in Songshan recently; everyone knew the name. In everyone's mind, the boss should be Li Shisheng, or at least an old man with white hair. After all, the Far East Group is an unattainable dream for ordinary people. Even though small business owners like Fatty Xiao are wealthy, compared to them, it's nothing. These days, if someone in Songshan doesn't know about the Far East Group, they'll be seen as a monster. "Right, young and rich," Fatty Xiao sighed. "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 entity. I heard Old Xu say it's absolutely sole ownership, 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. "If we can only reach half of his level in this lifetime, that's enough." Fatty Xiao wasn't stupid. Seeing the gleam in their eyes, he immediately snorted coldly, "People who have reached that 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 confidantes. People with high standards don't just look at any kind of woman. Even if it's a woman he's playing around with, she has to be presentable. If he plays with someone else's leftovers, that would be shameful." "..." Xiao Ying and Yingzi were speechless after being insulted like this. No matter how humble Fatty Xiao had acted just now, they wouldn't dare to curse him. They could only obediently endure the sarcasm. "You two just need to take good care of the customers later." Fatty Xiao rubbed his head and said irritably, "President Xu said that 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 offend him at this crucial time, you know?"
"Honey, what are you thinking? I was just thinking about how to properly greet you." Xiaoying, being more outgoing, immediately clung to Fatty Xiao's arm, acting coquettishly. After all, she relied on her youth for a living and didn't dare offend him. Yingzi, meanwhile, ran over and embraced 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? Planning to book a big room and mess around again tonight?" The short, thin man walked over with Yingzi, leering at Xiaoying's breasts. Xiaoying 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 moaning 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 were just being coquettish, not really angry. Their only goal was money, and they had no right to be jealous of other people'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 were so good I almost cramped up. Just thinking about it makes me ecstatic." "You're so mean, bullying me," Xiaoying said seductively, swaying her hips. She boldly placed her hand on Xiao's crotch, kneading his worm-like penis, and said in a submissive tone, "Even if it's just licking, I prefer Lao Xiao's. It's hard and hot, it feels so good! Last time you bastard shot into 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 and tools for building 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, 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'm kidding? Hurry up and call Xiao Chen over. We'll go toast him later and get acquainted." Fatty Xiao said, immediately leaving with him, presumably to find the third shareholder. Xiao Ying and Yingzi were left out in the cold, feeling a bit disappointed. Xiao Ying snorted irritably, "What's with the attitude? He's still being played. Just because he hooked up with a rich guy doesn't mean he's so great. It's infuriating!"
"What's there to be angry about? They do have a lot of money. Old Xiao and his businessmen are relying on them, so naturally they have to curry favor." Yingzi was more sensible than her, smiling as she said, "Your Old Xiao has been squeezing every last drop of food out of them lately. Now that the main person is here, how could he not fawn over them? I'm telling you, Xiaoying, don't be angry. When the CEO of the Far East Group comes, 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." "You're one to talk. Last time, my backside hurt for two days. These two bastards coming together is too painful..." Xiaoying complained subconsciously, then immediately shut up, realizing they were in a public place, and glared at Yingzi. "Are you afraid of being embarrassed and don't want to go in?" Yingzi sighed. Xiaoying had been so arrogant just now, she didn't want to go in and see other people's disdain. "Ugh, I don't want to go." Xiaoying grumbled petulantly, annoyed. "So what if he has a few stinking bucks? What's so great about that? If I annoy him, who's going to give that fat Xiao any 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'd forgotten that she was the one showing off, the one trying to flaunt her wealth. Zhang Dong hadn't even retaliated yet, and she'd already made herself this angry. The two of them stood helplessly at the door. After all, being mistresses was shameful. Before, when their classmates were unaware, they could swagger around, but now even the men who kept them were so subservient. Going in would just be asking for trouble, especially since they'd offended Lin Ling several times before, creating a deep-seated grudge. But ultimately, it was all Xiaoying's foul mouth; she didn't seem to have offended her at all. Yingzi glanced meaningfully 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 can sleep with any man. Last time, she even slept with four men for a handbag. Old Xiao just treats her like a plaything, and she's so shameless. To put it bluntly, this is immoral and disgraceful. If word gets out, it'll be incredibly embarrassing and will bring shame to her family. This Xiao Ying, even as a mistress, doesn't know how to be discreet. I really don't know if she's been spoiled since childhood or if this is just her personality. She's always looking for trouble, showing off and belittling others. In the end, she can't even handle the slightest provocation and says such hurtful things. If she dared to flip the table, Old Xiao would beat her to death. Yingzi couldn't help but feel contempt when she thought about this. Although she knew she was also a man's plaything, she was...

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