Lu Zhengrong looked at Shen Qingling in the car, her gaze deep and unfathomable.
Tonight, he would belong to her completely.
Lu Zhengrong made a phone call, and someone appeared almost immediately.
Lu Zhengrong's assistant showed up furtively, carrying a pile of things.
"Miss, isn't this a Huo Family hotel? You don't need to be so careful."
The family Lu Zhengrong belonged to was the Huo Family, and this five-star hotel was one of the Huo Family's properties.
Yet Lu Zhengrong remained cautious. She said coolly, "You don't understand. You always have to prepare for the worst."
Lu Zhengrong looked at Shen Qingling in the passenger seat, seemingly besieged by both alcohol and drowsiness. Her eyes were deep, like a sea with undercurrents surging beneath the night.
She opened the car door. "Qingling, we're here."
Her voice was gentle as she reached out to help him.
Shen Qingling slowly opened his eyes. There was a faint haze of drunkenness in them, but when his gaze swept over the brilliantly lit entrance and the unmistakable hotel sign, they instantly cleared somewhat.
"Why did you bring me to a hotel?"
"This is one of the Huo Family's properties. I wanted to show you around, so you'd know I'm doing well now."
"Lu Zhengrong, do I look that stupid?"
Shen Qingling's blunt words pierced that thin layer of pretense.
The smile on Lu Zhengrong's face froze for a moment before slowly fading.
She straightened up, the night wind stirring the loose strands of hair beside her ears.
She knew that no matter how elaborate her lies were, they were easy for him to see through.
Lu Zhengrong paused, drew a deep breath, and said, "Fine, then I won't hide it anymore. I want to sleep with you."
Shen Qingling: "..."
Lu Zhengrong: "Don't