Chapter 2127 - 694: Jing: Triggering an Epic Hidden Storyline

The lounge was softly lit, the air filled with a faint scent of white orchid.

The waiter gently closed the door.

With a click, it completely isolated them from the outside world.

Three gazes met in mid-air.

"Thump, thump, thump—"

Zhao Yaqian could clearly hear the uncontrollable sound of her own heartbeat.

It was her!

Back then, when Tang Song and she were just ordinary friends, Tang Song shared a promotion about the "New Alley Outdoor Barbecue Grand Opening," saying he wanted to take her there to check it out, like a date.

However, at that time, because of family issues, she was constantly hesitating and struggling, compounded by her cousin’s persuasion.

In the end, she declined politely.

Then, during the Labor Day holiday, her cousin showed her the photos of Tang Song and this beautiful and rich girl, dating at the New Alley Outdoor Barbecue.

In the photos, it was this girl!

Wearing a new Burberry white dress worth more than thirty thousand yuan, accessorized with a complete set of Bvlgari items, and carrying a Chanel handbag.

The whole outfit was worth over one hundred thousand yuan.

At that time, she was just a beautician with only a high school diploma, who had just lost her job, and had many outstanding credit card and online credit payments.

More coincidentally, her cousin told her the gift this girl gave to Tang Song was a luxury watch worth over ten thousand yuan.

While the gift she had gritted her teeth to buy for Tang Song was just a Citizen watch worth a mere thousand yuan.

The contrast was extremely stark.

Because of this, she cried alone in her rental apartment for a very long time.

That’s why the memory was so vivid.

Past events surged into her mind.

Zhao Yaqian was filled with mixed emotions, not noticing the unusual demeanor of Qian Lele behind her.

Gracefully seated on the sofa, Tian Jing slowly stood up.

Her gaze calmly swept over the two people.

Finally, it settled on the strikingly tall beautician.

She revealed a sweet and refreshing smile.

"Hello, Qianqian, right? I am Tian Jing, nice to meet you, please take care of me."

Courteous, poised, with a gentle warmth.

"Hello... Miss Tian, I’m Zhao Yaqian, welcome to TC Club."

After finally saying the line she had prepared in her heart for a long time, Zhao Yaqian breathed a sigh of relief.

"You can just call me Jing, no need to be so formal."

Tian Jing’s voice was soft, carrying a sense of politeness honed by good upbringing.

That elegant beautiful and rich girl aura emanated naturally.

"Okay... Jing."

Zhao Yaqian felt her own smile was a bit stiff, far from as graceful and generous as the other’s.

If only Xue were here, she could surely back me up...

With that, she slightly turned her head, looking at Qian Lele who was standing behind her with her head down.

After all, this was her first time meeting Tian Jing, so they were practically strangers.

Though she had gained some experience in social interactions, facing the special-status Tian Jing before her still made her a bit guilty and nervous.

And inviting Qian Lele along was undoubtedly to bolster her courage.

At least they were good friends, and it was also a chance to be upfront with her about her and Brother Song’s situation.

Keeping it hidden like this wasn’t a good solution.

There was also a psychological burden in interacting with the other party.

Subsequently, Tian Jing’s gaze also turned to the girl who had been in a daze since she entered.

Her features were bright and relaxed, her figure alluringly curvy, full of youthful vitality.

Yet, the strong sense of being a student clashed with the setting tonight.

Curiously, she asked, "Qianqian, who might this be?"

Qian Lele, like a student suddenly called on by a teacher, stood up straight, her voice cracking as she spoke, "I’m, I’m Qian Lele."

Zhao Yaqian tugged at her arm, introducing, "She’s my good friend."

"Hello, Lele."

Tian Jing’s voice was cheerful, her smile sweet, her beautiful eyes curving into crescents.

"Hello, Miss Tian."

Qian Lele answered softly, even her breathing became tense.

Tian Jing’s gaze flickered slightly, feeling a bit puzzled.

[Huh? This doesn’t seem right! This isn’t how the script goes!]

[It was supposed to be my and "Qianqian’s" first official ’interaction’ as two members of the Harem, so why... did she bring in an extra passerby NPC?]

[Could there be a special meaning?]

Then, she redirected her gaze back onto Zhao Yaqian.

Her big, bright eyes blinked uncontrollably.

Wow... so tall!

With those high heels, she’d be at least 1.9 meters tall, right?

Taller than that foreign Anne Kate!

Isn’t this the standard template for a sadistic dominatrix role?!

That height, those long legs, those physical stats...

Oh no... I kind of want her to use those high heels...

No way! Calm down, today I’m supposed to be a decent person, I can’t entertain such perverted thoughts!

Jing forcibly dismissed those dangerous fantasies, her face returning to a sweet, harmless smile.

In a gentle voice, she said, "Qianqian, your club is so beautiful, the style is so high! I’ve recently heard friends in the circle mention that a top-tier private club opened in Yan City, I never guessed it was yours. So impressive~"

Hearing her compliment, Zhao Yaqian’s face blushed slightly, "This was a gift from Sister Smile."

Jing’s eyebrow raised.

Nani?! Is this a show of strength to me?!

Deliberately mentioning "Sister Smile," implying she’s Chairman Jin’s "inner circle"?!

And inviting me to her own turf...

Is this the legendary "diplomatic suppression"?!

But soon, she steadied her expression again.

After all——

This was a task personally assigned by Lord Tang Song.

No matter what, Jing had to bite the bullet and complete it!