Chapter 9 - Chapter 9: Entering the game alone, showing off one's sharpness

The half lowered car window, like the eyelids of a fierce beast briefly opened, revealed the unfathomable darkness and power behind it. The cold and hard jawline, the slightly imperceptible chin, and the black car that silently drove away again, every detail was like a heavy hammer striking Lin Wan's heart. Did he agree? No, more precisely, he tacitly approved of her use. Why? A person like Gu Chen would never do anything meaningless. His seemingly casual actions must have underlying meanings that she temporarily cannot understand. Do you think her struggle as a little ant is interesting? Or is this himself a silent blow to the Lin family or the forces behind Lu Renjia? Lin Wan found herself once again immersed in speculation about the man's intentions, which made her feel a wave of annoyance. She pinched her palm hard, and the pain woke her up. No matter why Gu Chen tacitly agreed, the current crisis has not been completely resolved. Although Lu Renjia was temporarily intimidated, she will soon react. The trap of Bai Lianhua is still waiting in the net. She must take advantage of this brief time difference to take the initiative. She took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing all thoughts about Gu Chen, straightened her back, and covered her face with the cold and distant mask again. She walked towards the heavy, gilded gate of "Meise" that seemed to devour all light. The waiter at the entrance had already noticed the brief but tense scene on the street just now. Especially the appearance and departure of the black Maybach, as well as the panicked escape of Lu Renjia, made these waiters who were used to seeing the rich and powerful, and had developed sharp eyes, look at Lin Wan with full respect and exploration in their eyes. Good evening, miss. Do you have an appointment? "The supervisor's tone was more humble than the standard procedure. Miss Bai Lianhua made an appointment with the surname Lin, "Lin Evening News said, her voice steady and devoid of any emotions. The foreman immediately checked on the tablet in his hand, with a more enthusiastic smile on his face: "So it's Miss Lin. Miss Bai has already given instructions. Please come in, do you need me to take you to the booth?" "No, thank you, I'll go in myself." Lin Wan declined lightly. She needs some time to observe the environment alone instead of being immediately taken to the home field set by Bai Lianhua. Okay, please go ahead. "The foreman bowed and made a gesture of invitation. The heavy soundproof door was opened, and a strong and luxurious smell mixed with top perfume, alcohol, cigars and hormones, accompanied by deafening electronic music waves, swallowed Lin Wan instantly. The light inside the "Charm Color" is dim and ambiguous, with a huge crystal chandelier reflecting blurred and shattered light spots, cutting through the wildly twisting crowd on the dance floor. The seating area is distributed in a circular pattern, and the central area with the best view is already filled with well-dressed men and women, laughing and chatting, and toasting. This is a small arena of fame and fortune, filled with desires, vanity, and invisible hierarchical boundaries. In her past life, Lin Wan felt a suffocating sense of inferiority and helplessness as soon as she entered this environment, like a rabbit that had mistakenly entered a wolf pack, and could only closely follow Bai Lianhua, at her mercy. But at this moment, Lin Wan stood in the shadow at the entrance, calmly scanning the entire room. Her gaze quickly swept over the drunken faces, analyzing the environment, crowds, and potential exits like a scanner. She did not immediately search for the figures of Bai Lianhua or Lu Renjia, as it would appear that her goal was clear and urgent. She walked slowly along the edge of the passage, like a true bystander who felt a little curious and kept a distance when she first came here. Her gaze occasionally fell on the dance floor or some interesting decoration, and her posture was calm. Her outstanding appearance and unique temperament, especially her cool yet mysterious black dress that was completely different from most of the sexy and hot outfits in the venue, quickly attracted a lot of attention. There are curious glances, evaluative scrutiny, and undisguised, lustful eyes. A young man holding a glass of wine and appearing slightly tipsy stood in front of her, with a frivolous smile: "Beauty, alone? A stranger, this is your first time here? Let's have a drink together?" Lin Wan's footsteps did not stop, but she glanced at him lightly, her eyes cold and devoid of any warmth, as if she was only looking at an insignificant obstacle. The man was taken aback by the look in his eyes, and the prepared joke got stuck in his throat. Subconsciously, he turned aside and made way. Lin Wan walked straight past as if nothing had happened. Two wealthy young men who came together wanted to approach her, but were stopped by their companions. They whispered a few words in a low voice, looked at her suspiciously, and then looked towards the door with fear. In the end, they chose to wait and see. Obviously, the scene that happened at the entrance just now has quietly spread among some people through certain channels. Even a vague association with the three words' Mr. Gu 'is enough to make these sharp smelling playboys weigh it carefully. Lin Wanle felt peaceful and tranquil. She sat down in a relatively remote corner of the booth where she could observe the central area, ordered a cocktail with the lowest alcohol content, sipped it slowly, and continued to observe. Finally, her gaze locked onto the target. In the center booth area with the best view, Bai Lianhua was surrounded by several men and women, laughing so hard that her branches trembled and she found herself in the right and left. She is clearly striving to play the role of the social center. And indeed, Lu Renjia was also there. He sat next to Bai Lianhua, his face seeming a bit unnatural, his eyes occasionally glancing towards the entrance with residual suspicion and a hint of unwillingness. Soon, Bai Lianhua also saw Lin Wan sitting alone in the corner. The smile on her face instantly became even brighter, but a hint of triumph and malice in her eyes quickly flashed through the successful scheme. She clapped her hands to attract the attention of those around her, and then loudly exclaimed in an exaggerated and surprising tone, "Oh my! My best friend is here! Welcome everyone! Wanwan, come sit over here! Why are you hiding there alone!" This shout instantly drew the focus of the audience to Lin Wan. Countless gazes were cast in unison, interweaving various emotions such as curiosity, scrutiny, jealousy, disdain. Lin Wan's fingers holding the wine glass tightened slightly. coming. Bai Lianhua's first attack - putting her in front of everyone, making her the center of attention, amplifying her anxiety and discomfort, and laying the groundwork for the subsequent humiliation. In her past life, she was flustered, at a loss, and made a joke under such sudden attention. But now... under everyone's gaze, Lin Wan slowly put down her glass, lifted her head, and met Bai Lianhua's "enthusiastic" gaze. A faint but appropriate smile appeared on her face, and her voice was clearly heard by everyone nearby through the noisy music: "Sister Lianhua, are you finally done? Earlier, Senior Lu said at the door that you had an urgent matter to delay and asked me to come and wait for you myself. It seems... Senior's news is not very accurate." The light sentence was like a drop of water thrown into the oil pot. In an instant, everyone's gaze flickered again, with a hint of amusement and exploration, turning towards Bai Lianhua, whose face suddenly froze, and Lu Renjia, whose expression instantly turned ugly!