A Panicked Night

The atmosphere in the lobby became even more subtle.

Looking at Tang Song's attire, Yao Lingling's gaze gradually softened.

He even changed into this outfit to pick her up from work; this is probably the kind of romance that Tang Song, a senior student, would show.

However, upon seeing Lin Mu Xue, who was also dressed in professional attire, with fair skin, a beautiful face, and long legs, his gaze dimmed again.

Even when she disguises herself as "Fake Ling," she still feels inferior when facing a woman like Lin Mu Xue.

Xiao Mingxuan took a deep breath, tugged at Wen Qiuyue's arm, and said through gritted teeth, "Have you made enough of a scene, Wen Qiuyue? Come with me!"

"Get out of my way!" Wen Qiuyue shook off his hand, looked at Yao Lingling, and said sarcastically, "Heh, I really underestimated you. You're such a scheming girl. Not only did you hook up with Xiao Mingxuan, but you're also having an affair with other men."

Then, she looked at Tang Song's handsome face, raised her eyebrows, and said, "Let me give you a piece of advice: you must be careful when judging people."

If she were to meet Tang Song in a normal setting, she wouldn't mind having a friendly chat.

But given today's situation, she simply couldn't let go of her anger.

Even if I know I'm in the wrong, I still have to vent my anger.

Moreover, Yao Lingling did indeed do many things that offended her.

For example, going to karaoke with Xiao Mingxuan, having meals alone together, being promoted and taken care of, having a close relationship...

That's enough!

As soon as Wen Qiuyue finished speaking, she was about to turn around when her arm was suddenly grabbed forcefully.

Yao Lingling, her eyes red, glared angrily. "What right do you have to slander me with your own conjecture?"

Wen Qiuyue shook off her hand. "You know perfectly well whether it's true or not. Don't think I don't know what you're thinking."

Seeing the scene before him, Xiao Mingxuan's brows twitched. He grabbed Wen Qiuyue's wrist again, pulled her back a little, and said, "I'm sorry, Ling Ling."

He had barely finished speaking when Tang Song suddenly appeared in front of Yao Lingling, separating them.

As Tang Song got closer, he could clearly see Wen Qiuyue's appearance, and his previous memories naturally surfaced in his mind.

He had seen this woman before; she had helped Zhang Jiahong move at Sheng Hao KTV.

He witnessed Xiao Mingxuan and this woman arguing and pulling at each other in the stairwell.

With his emotional intelligence and thinking ability, he could naturally guess the mess between the two of them.

Last time at the karaoke bar, this woman was probably there to "catch her cheating."

Looking at Wen Qiuyue and Xiao Mingxuan, Tang Song said, "Ling Ling is my friend, and I know her better than you do. As for what's between you and Xiao Mingxuan, I have absolutely no interest in it."

His voice carried an undeniable authority, and he naturally exuded a powerful aura.

After being briefly suppressed by Tang Song's imposing aura, Wen Qiuyue clenched her fists and her voice suddenly rose. "You..."

"I have no interest in hearing what you have to say next." Tang Song interrupted her before she could finish speaking, looking at Xiao Mingxuan and saying, "Mind your own business and don't drag others into it. Ling Ling is just your colleague; she has no obligation to take the blame for you."

Xiao Mingxuan paused for a moment, then lowered his gaze and said, "I know."

He really acted like a coward tonight.

Given his true character, if it weren't for his complicated relationship with Wen Qiuyue, he would have dragged her away long ago.

Wen Qiuyue's expression changed drastically. She clenched her fists tightly and was speechless for a moment.

Although she is arrogant, domineering, and unreasonable, she is not stupid.

As a Second-Generation Rich who runs a company, she has her own way of doing things.

Even if someone acts recklessly in private, they still need to maintain a basic level of decorum.

The reason they dared to bully Yao Lingling was because she had the means to do so; her father was a shareholder of Shangya Fashion Design.

Even though they wanted to make things difficult for Xiao Mingxuan, they didn't rush to his company directly. Instead, they waited for him downstairs, choosing a time when there were very few people around.

In fact, if Lin Mu Xue hadn't started by insulting her, Wen Qiuyue wouldn't have directly engaged in a verbal battle with her.

And then there was this guy who wore a Patek Philippe watch worth over a million, had outstanding temperament, and a powerful aura.

Unless she's truly insane, she won't go up and directly mock or insult people.

Looking at Tang Song standing in front of her and listening to his words, Yao Lingling's eyes became a little blurry.

Today was supposed to be perfect. They went cycling together in the morning, and her senior classmate picked her up from get off work in the evening. She was in an extremely good mood.

As a result, Wen Qiuyue suddenly appeared and launched into a tirade of insults without distinguishing right from wrong, even slandering Tang Song in front of her.

She had too many grievances and sadness in her heart.

The appearance and protection of Tang Song were like an invisible wall, protecting her inside and warming her heart, which moved her deeply.

Li Shumin swallowed, her eyes Jing Jing.

Suddenly, I felt that Tang Song was enveloped in a layer of colorful light, so bright that I couldn't open my eyes.

So cool!

Moreover, Lin Mu Xue, who also has a very important background, is so respectful to Senior Tang Song, even calling him "Mr. Tang".

It gave her a feeling that her worldview had been refreshed.

Yao Lingling mustered her courage and grabbed Tang Song's arm, whispering, "I'm sorry, senior, I've caused you trouble today. I'm really sorry."

"It's alright, it's not your fault." Tang Song shook his head gently. "Then let's go, let's not waste any more time here."

"Yes." Yao Lingling nodded vigorously and winked at Li Shumin.

Li Shumin quickly said, "President Xiao, we'll be leaving now, bye-bye."

Xiao Mingxuan opened his mouth, and with difficulty said, "Bye-bye."

Tang Song turned around and said gently, "Goodbye, Xiao Xue."

Their eyes met, and Lin Mu Xue gently brought her legs together. "Goodbye, Mr. Tang. Take care on your journey."

"Mm." Tang Song nodded and led Yao Lingling and Li Shumin forward.

I've only taken a few steps.

Wen Qiuyue's cold and arrogant voice rang out again. "Lin Mu Xue, I will never forget a single word you said today. Just you wait, it won't be long! I will have a face-to-face talk with the person in charge of your Lanfeng International. I'm waiting for your apology, but I will never forgive you."

Her tone was full of threat and hatred, as if she could already see Lin Mu Xue bowing her head and admitting her mistakes in front of her.

No one had ever dared to speak to her like that before.

No matter how troublesome it is, she will use all her energy to make the other party pay a heavy price.

Jia Xin Group is not a simple clothing design company like Shangya, but a comprehensive apparel group whose products are sold both domestically and internationally, and whose scale is even larger than Huashang Apparel.

Including its predecessor as a state-owned enterprise, it has been established for more than 50 years and has a rich network of contacts and partner companies, which can definitely influence Lanfeng International Hotel.

She was determined to make Lin Mu Xue regret offending her!

As her words spread through the lobby, Yao Lingling's face showed a look of panic.

Lin Mu Xue offended Wen Qiuyue because she helped her.

If it really affects the other person's career, she will feel extremely guilty.

One must take responsibility for one's own actions. Perhaps the only way to salvage the situation is for me to apologize to Wen Qiuyue.

She bit her lip, her steps suddenly halting, and she called out softly, "Senior..."

No sooner had he spoken than Tang Song in front of him suddenly turned around.

He looked at Wen Qiuyue and said calmly and indifferently, "You can tell me what you want to say now."

Yao Lingling and Li Shumin were both stunned, not understanding why their senior would suddenly say that.

Lin Mu Xue, who had been observing Tang Song, blushed with excitement, and her bladder contracted.

He turned around! He turned around for me!

Tang Song really do love me!

After a moment, Wen Qiuyue grinned, her face turning ugly, and said, "What do you mean by this?! Now you're going to stand up for Lin Mu Xue again? This is our feud, what right do you have to interfere?"

Li Shumin and Yao Lingling's hearts jumped instantly.

A tender look appeared in Lin Mu Xue's eyes as she gazed at Tang Song without moving.

Although she also enjoys showing off and getting humiliated, she prefers the way Tang Song stands up for her; just looking at him makes her tear up.

Tang Song raised an eyebrow, his gaze carrying a sense of pressure, and said, "Didn't you say you wanted to talk to me in person?"

"You..." Wen Qiuyue's eyes twitched, and after a moment of stunned silence, she asked in astonishment, "You mean... you're the person in charge of the Lanfeng International Hotel?"

Lin Mu Xue licked her lips, raised her chin, and said in a cold tone with a hint of sarcasm, "Mr. Tang is the major shareholder and Executive Director of Lanfeng International Hotel. You can say whatever you want now. His words are definitely more effective than those of the person in charge."

As soon as she finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent.

As a well-known local luxury five-star hotel and landmark building, the Lanfeng International Hotel enjoys a great reputation.

Upon suddenly hearing that the hotel owner was right in front of them, and that it was Tang Song, everyone's minds were jolted, buzzing.

Xiao Mingxuan was the first to react, had his pupils dilate and an expression of disbelief on his face.

Yao Lingling trembled and stared blankly at the senior student beside her. Her mind was blank, as if all her thoughts had been ripped away.

Li Shumin stared in disbelief, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid, as if she were about to faint.

Wen Qiuyue's face turned pale instantly, her fingers gripping the bag strap tightly until her knuckles turned white.

This was arguably the most awkward and embarrassing moment for her.

The threats made against Lin Mu Xue earlier now seem particularly laughable.

Even the accusations and ridicule directed at Yao Lingling seem pale and powerless.

Looking at Tang Song Song's handsome and upright figure, and thinking about his identity, Wen Qiuyue gritted her teeth, her feelings complicated and inexplicable.

Xiao Mingxuan may be outstanding, but he is just a Second-Generation Rich heir waiting to inherit the family business, and Shangya is just a clothing design company with some local reputation.

He is not on the same level as Tang Song, the owner of Lanfeng International Hotel.

People like Tang Song could communicate directly with their parents on an equal footing.

"If there's nothing else to say, then I'll be leaving." Tang Song's voice remained calm, seemingly without any fluctuation.

Wen Qiuyue's lips moved, but she couldn't utter a single word.

Tang Song glanced at Lin Mu Xue, nodded slightly, and patted Yao Lingling on the back, "Let's go, Ling Ling."

Yao Lingling turned around blankly and followed Tang Song out.

Li Shumin, her face flushed, took a few deep breaths and quickly followed.

Watching their departing figures, Xiao Mingxuan felt a dryness in his throat.

Suddenly, Lin Mu Xue's words came to mind. "To be honest, I don't believe Ling Ling could be interested in him at all."

Lin Mu Xue's lips curled into a smile, her eyes filled with undisguised aggression. She coldly said, "Wen Qiuyue, I won't forget a single word you said. Just you wait, it won't be long!"

She spoke these words with genuine emotion and high spirits.

She didn't come here today to really do anything; Yao Lingling just happened to be there.

Her real home game is next Wednesday.

She was looking forward to seeing what Wen Qiuyue's expression would be when she saw her appear under another identity.

The sound of footsteps echoed in the empty office building lobby.

Lin Mu Xue turned around gracefully and waved to Xu Ning, who was huddled in the corner.

Wen Qiuyue's chest heaved violently, her eyes flashing with hatred and ferocity as she gritted her teeth and said, "You filthy bitch!"

Xiao Mingxuan said in a low voice, "Wen Qiuyue! Don't you think you've gone too far? Look at what you've done today! You've acted like a madwoman!"

"Get out!" Wen Qiuyue shoved him. "Xiao Mingxuan, I know exactly what you're thinking. I could overlook all the messes you made abroad. But now we're engaged. If you dare betray me, I will never let you get away with it!"

Xiao Mingxuan clenched his hands tightly and pursed his lips.

A cool, refreshing evening breeze of early autumn swept over me.

As Yao Lingling's dazed mind gradually cleared, she looked at Tang Song, the "familiar yet unfamiliar" senior beside her, and couldn't help but pat her chest.

With her eyes lowered, she said, "Senior, are you really the... owner of Lanfeng International Hotel? Am I dreaming?"

That's just her personality; aside from having a crush on someone, she's always been cheerful, generous, and straightforward.

"Smack—" My butt was suddenly slapped.

"You stupid Minmin! What are you doing!" Yao Lingling covered her buttocks and glared at Li Shumin.

"It must hurt, right? It's definitely not a dream!" Li Shumin swallowed hard and said weakly, "Senior, what's going on? Are you playing Super Saiyan transformation with us?"

Seeing the two female students, Tang Song couldn't help but smile.

He stood in front of the two of them, coughed lightly, and said with feigned emotion, "Sigh, I originally planned to interact with you as an ordinary person, but I'm not going to pretend anymore. I'm a billionaire, so I'm coming clean."

As he spoke, Tang Song imitated Wang Duoyu's actions from the movie, making a shrug and winking at Yao Lingling.

"Pfft—" Yao Lingling bent over and chuckled, "Should I perform a ' Three Mouths One Pig ' for Mr. Tang?"

"Oh? I didn't know you had this talent, Xiao Yao. It seems you really want to improve."

"I hope Mr. Tang will Pinduoduo to provide guidance and support in the future."

"That depends on whether you know what's good for you or not," Tang Song said with a light laugh, sizing her up.

Yao Lingling blushed and gently patted his shoulder. "Senior, you're so naughty!"

Although she said that, the tension and shock on her face had completely disappeared, and she had relaxed a lot.

She is a native of Yancheng. Although her home is in a town in the suburbs, she was still impressed by the Lanfeng International Hotel.

Upon suddenly learning that Tang Song was actually a shareholder and Executive Director of this hotel, it was inevitable to feel a great sense of distance and unreality.

But after the jokes and banter of the Tang Song, this sense of distance gradually disappeared.

Li Shumin, standing beside them, looked at the two of them with envy in her eyes.

For her, tonight felt like a dream.

She never imagined that the "Senior Tang Song" she had always teased was actually the owner of Lanfeng International Hotel!

No wonder... no wonder someone as powerful as Lin Mu Xue was so polite to him.

But he's only been out of school for a little over three years! How can he be so amazing!

Could he, like Xiao Mingxuan, be some kind of super- Second-Generation Rich heir hiding his identity?

Then, after being "Listening to Advice Transformation" online, it was unexpectedly captured by Yao Lingling as an "Electronic Pet".

In real life, Xiao Mingxuan; online, Tang Song, a senior student.

Moreover, Senior Tang Song is the Pro version of Xiao Mingxuan, with a net worth of hundreds of millions.

My God! Ling Ling... she's practically a chosen one!

"We're here." Tang Song stopped beside the car and grasped the door handle.

With a "click," the headlights flashed, and the vehicle was unlocked.

"Gulp—" Li Shumin's throat bobbed, and she exclaimed with wide eyes, "This is... Bentley Continental? It's so beautiful!"

Under the gentle caress of the night, the glacier white paint resembled a layer of frost. The iconic four round headlights, the winged emblem, the five-spoke alloy wheels...

The elegant and luxurious Bentley Continental is like a fine mechanical work of art, exuding a cool yet captivating aura.

Yao Lingling's heart suddenly raced to its limit, as if it were about to jump out of her throat.

It was only then that she suddenly remembered the promise she had made with Senior Tang Song.

At the time, I thought the other person was just joking, so I played along and made a joke. My real intention was to get the other person to pick me up.

Is this... is this for real?

However, Tang Song is a very upright and reserved person, so he was probably just joking.

Tang Song took out his keys from his pocket, jingled them, and said with a smile, "Ling Ling, want to take a test drive now?"

Yao Lingling quickly shook her head vigorously. "I wouldn't dare! I wouldn't dare! It's too valuable; I can't afford to pay for it if I scratch or bump it."

"You don't need to pay for it, here you go!" Tang Song tossed the keys over directly.

Yao Lingling raised both hands and caught it precisely, saying with some anticipation, "Then... then I'll drive slower."

She got her driver's license right after graduating from high school. Her family has an old Fit, which she occasionally drives around when she gets home. Her driving skills are actually quite good.

Li Shumin, who was standing next to her, sighed and whispered, "Well, you guys were going for a drive, right? I won't join in. I have things to do when I get home. There's a bus stop right here; I can take the number 42. Bye-bye."

After saying that, Li Shumin waved to Tang Song and jogged away.

Tang Song smiled, opened the passenger door, and said, "Get in, Ling Ling."

"Oh, oh." Yao Lingling nodded quickly, excitedly opened the car door, and got into the driver's seat.

After figuring out the buttons inside the car with Tang Song's guidance.

Yao Lingling carefully adjusted the seat and rearview mirror, her hands trembling slightly as she gripped the steering wheel.

Tang Song couldn't help but laugh and said, "Don't be nervous, just think of it as your Suzuki scooter."

"How can these be the same..." Yao Lingling took a deep breath.

"Boom!" The engine roared, and the dashboard lit up with a dazzling animation, illuminating Yao Lingling's plain face.

The car slowly started moving, entered the city's main road, and headed south.

Although Yao Lingling was a little nervous, her operation was relatively smooth.

The night was as dark as ink, and the streetlights cast a soft glow that reflected off the glacier-white car, refracting into tiny, scattered lights, like scattered starlight.

After a while, the Bentley Continental slowly drove out of Yancheng's South Second Ring Road.

The lights and tall buildings outside the car window gradually became less and less visible.

The roads became wider and wider, and there were fewer and fewer vehicles coming and going.

Yao Lingling's heartbeat gradually calmed down, replaced by an indescribable excitement.

"Hold on tight, I'm going to go a little faster!" Yao Lingling shouted, lightly pressing the accelerator.

The engine's low growl penetrated the sound insulation layer and entered the car, carrying a sense of power that made your heart race.

"Senior, this car is so stable! The power and handling are amazing! It's so easy to drive!"

Looking at the cheerful and outgoing junior, Tang Song said in a relaxed tone, "If you like it, you can come here often in the future."

Yao Lingling said playfully, "Hey, hey, you said it! You can't go back on your word later."

"Don't worry, I always keep my word."

"Wow! That push-back feeling!" Yao Lingling couldn't help but exclaim, "Senior, that's so awesome! So awesome!"

As the Bentley Continental GT continued to accelerate, Yao Lingling was fully immersed in the joy of driving.

Her cheerfulness and generosity were on full display at this moment; she made no attempt to hide her excitement and joy when facing her dream car.

The two chatted and laughed for a while.

Tang Song lowered the carriage window a crack, squinting slightly as he faced the brisk autumn wind.

Looking southeast, he said, "Ling Ling, turn left at the intersection ahead."

"Alright!" Yao Lingling shouted excitedly as the car smoothly traversed an arc.

A few minutes later, the car slowly approached a huge building.

Tang Song glanced at Yao Lingling beside him and said with a smile, "Let's rest here for a while and enjoy the night view."

"Okay, coming right away." Yao Lingling lightly stepped on the brakes, slowly pulled over to the side of the road, looked around, and said, "Is this the Yannan Short Drama Film and Television Base? It seems like it recently changed owners. Phase one is already completed, but I don't know when it will open. This place will definitely be lively when it does."

Tang Song asked curiously, "How do you know so much about this?"

"Hehe, I have a relative who works there. This place was only started being built at the beginning of last year..." Yao Lingling pointed out the window and began to chat with Tang Song about this film and television base.

The crisp, melodious sound added a touch of vitality to the night.

Tang Song leaned back in the soft leather seat, Wei Xiao as he looked at the bright-eyed junior schoolmate.

When the topic ended, Yao Lingling turned her head and met Tang Song's gaze.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat ambiguous.

Yao Lingling ran her fingers through a strand of hair at her temple, her gaze darting away as she asked, "Senior, what did you eat for dinner?"

Tang Song blinked, pointed to her chest, and said with a hint of teasing, "Ling Ling, you've already driven around in Bentley Continental, shouldn't you keep your promise?"

"Ah! This... Senior, you..." Yao Lingling sat up abruptly, her face burning hot.

Tang Song raised an eyebrow slightly. "What? Is someone going back on their word again?"

"I didn't." Yao Lingling lowered her head, her voice as soft as a breeze, almost melting into the night. "It's just... oh well... okay..."

She didn't even know what she Dudu to herself.

"Then I'll begin." Tang Song unbuckled his seatbelt and leaned forward slightly.

Yao Lingling shrank back, her cheeks as red as ripe Apple.

She bit her lip, then straightened her back and said nonchalantly, "Hey, come here! It's just a cushion, nothing special."

Tang Song smiled, extended his right hand, and gently placed his slender fingers on her heart.

The moment my fingertips touched it, the night seemed to freeze, and the whole world fell silent.

All Yao Lingling could hear was the rapid beating of her heart.

Her fingers gripped the edge of the seat tightly, and she even breathed cautiously.

Even though there was a 4cm mat between them, at this moment, she actually felt like she was being touched.

Gentle yet passionate, it seemed to penetrate all barriers and reach straight to her heart.