"Hmm... Our Meixia is actually worrying about my safety. I feel so deeply touched." Yang Mingxia smiled brightly, a playful, teasing glimmer dancing within her bright eyes.
Qiao Meixia ignored the teasing completely, remaining entirely unfazed. She calmly picked up her phone and contacted someone reliable, arranging for that person to come and pick Yang Mingxia up from the high-end nightclub. About fifteen minutes later, the designated driver finally arrived at the venue.
It was Yin Zemin, one of Yang Mingxia's closest and most trusted childhood friends. He was also a man who had secretly and deeply loved Yang Mingxia for many years, though he had never once dared to confess his true feelings to her out of fear that it might ruin their close relationship.
Qiao Meixia felt completely at ease entrusting Yang Mingxia to Yin Zemin's care. She understood his honourable character very well and knew with absolute certainty that Yin Zemin would never take advantage of Yang Mingxia while she was drunk or vulnerable.
"Where is she?" Yin Zemin asked immediately after arriving at the venue and spotting Qiao Meixia standing nearby.
"Inside. She is already drunk." Qiao Meixia replied calmly while gesturing toward the door of the private room. Then, she added thoughtfully, "Oh, and remember to take care of her motorcycle outside too."
"I understand. Do not worry about it at all. What about you? How are you getting back?" Yin Zemin asked with a touch of slight concern.
"I will be fine." Qiao Meixia answered simply, without elaborating further on her plans.
"If you say so, then I will take Mingxia home first." Yin Zemin nodded, already well-accustomed to Qiao Meixia's independent and self-reliant personality.
He then walked past Qiao Meixia and stepped over toward Yang Mingxia. The moment the intoxicated Yang Mingxia saw Yin Zemin standing there in front of her, a look of genuine surprise immediately appeared on her flushed face.
"Handsome~ Why don't you stay and drink with me tonight?" Yang Mingxia grinned mischievously, her voice becoming soft, low, and sultry as she moved closer to him in an unconsciously seductive manner, completely unaware of the way his heartbeat skipped a beat at her sudden proximity.
"Mingxia, let us go home first." Yin Zemin said helplessly, his voice full of gentle patience.
"Hmm... Fine, let's go home then. Later, I want to touch your abs." Yang Mingxia grinned shamelessly, leaning heavily against him.
Yin Zemin silently endured Yang Mingxia's outrageous, playful flirting while supporting her weight carefully as they walked out of the room together. Before leaving completely, he nodded toward Qiao Meixia briefly as a silent farewell.
Qiao Meixia also walked out of the private room shortly afterwards, stepping into the dimly lit hallway. As she passed by another VIP room with a slightly opened door, her sharp eyes suddenly met a pair of cold, deep, and piercingly sharp eyes that were already looking directly at her from the shadows.
However, Qiao Meixia did not think too much about the brief eye contact. She simply continued walking past the room calmly, her expression unchanged.
Inside that room, the man narrowed his eyes slightly while watching Qiao Meixia's slender figure disappear into the distance, a flicker of curiosity crossing his mind.
"Master Jiu, I heard that person rejected our request yet again." One of the men inside the room reported respectfully, breaking the silence.
"Increase the payment." The man known as Brother Jiu responded almost immediately, his voice deep and authoritative.
"Are you entirely sure? The amount we have already offered them is extremely high." The subordinate hesitated slightly, looking surprised.
"It is fine. Increase it further." Master Jiu repeated calmly, leaving no room for argument.
"Alright... I will increase the offer again first thing tomorrow." The man nodded reluctantly, submitting to the order.
"I am going back now." Master Jiu stated indifferently, checking the time.
"Oh... Master Jiu, do not forget to sit in the wheelchair." The man reminded him carefully, his tone hushed.
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