Chapter 519 Meeting Yang Zhenzhen Again
Chen Xuan directly ignored the young man’s provocation. He had long since passed the age where he was easily provoked.
Seemingly unfazed by Chen Xuan’s calm demeanor, Liu Qingqing’s boyfriend became enraged. He even took his anger out on the waiter delivering drinks and beer, a display that further contrasted with Chen Xuan’s composed indifference.
Liu Qingqing looked at her boyfriend with deep disappointment. Her gaze then swept over Chen Xuan, revealing an expression of profound admiration.
Gu Junjie, who was watching the scene unfold, was also greatly disappointed.
He had expected Liu Qingqing’s boyfriend to embarrass Chen Xuan, but he had clearly overestimated him.
Although he was involved with Qiao Yingjiao, he still harbored feelings for Wei Linlin. Therefore, Chen Xuan was his greatest rival, as the Qiao family’s influence paled in comparison to the Wei family.
Soon, a selection of high-end beers, beverages, fruit platters, and snacks began to arrive.
“Linlin, I must thank you for my relationship with Junjie. Let’s toast you.”
Suddenly, Qiao Yingjiao deliberately sought to assert her dominance. She picked up a bottle of beer and looked squarely at Wei Linlin.
Gu Junjie appeared somewhat awkward, his expression darkening.
He had repeatedly claimed to like Wei Linlin, yet here he was, entangled with Qiao Yingjiao due to a drunken stupor, a clear contradiction that undermined his words.
“No need for formalities.”
Wei Linlin replied impassively.
“A scoundrel and a scoundrel together, a match made in heaven,” she thought. Besides, she had no interest in Gu Junjie and thus felt no anger.
Subsequently, Fang Yao pulled Wei Linlin towards the dance floor. Wei Linlin, excited, stood up and then suddenly remembered her sham boyfriend. She glanced down at Chen Xuan and chuckled, “My boyfriend, I’m going to dance, is that okay?”
Her words caused many men to first look surprised, then envious as they looked at Chen Xuan.
Who was Wei Linlin? She was the notorious little devil of the provincial capital, fearless and bold. Yet here she was, asking this broke loser for permission to dance!
How had this broke loser managed to train the little devil to be so obedient?
Gu Junjie watched with envy, jealousy, and hatred, gritting his teeth. “Just you wait, kid, if I don’t make you look like a complete fool, I’ll consider myself a failure!”
“Go ahead.”
Chen Xuan waved his hand casually, and Wei Linlin then headed towards the dance floor with Fang Yao.
After Wei Linlin and Fang Yao left, Chen Xuan found himself unfamiliar with anyone present. He had driven and hadn’t been drinking, so he sat alone, sipping his beverage and feeling rather uninspired.
Most people regarded Chen Xuan with disdain. However, representatives from two minor families, out of respect for the Wei family, sought to engage him. They raised their glasses in a toast and initiated conversation. Chen Xuan obliged, taking a sip and engaging in desultory chat.
As Chen Xuan sipped his drink, his gaze suddenly sharpened.
In the adjacent medium-sized private booth, three men and three women were seated. He observed one man discreetly adding a pinkish powder to a woman’s drink. After doing so, he gave an “okay” signal to a man sitting on the woman’s other side.
Everyone present, except for the woman being drugged, saw the act clearly. However, they all tacitly agreed to remain silent, as if it were a prearranged plan.
Such occurrences were not uncommon in nightclubs and bars. Chen Xuan had no intention of intervening, but then, the woman seated in the middle turned her head. Her familiar face startled Chen Xuan.
Wasn’t that Yang Zhenzhen, Su Yunxi’s cousin who worked as a nurse at Shengxin Hospital?
Chen Xuan also clearly identified the man who had drugged Yang Zhenzhen as Dr. Wu Jiahao, the same doctor who had falsely accused Chen Xuan of peeking at Shengxin Hospital previously!
Just as he was about to act, he overheard Wu Jiahao conversing with someone, seemingly about counterfeit drugs. He paused his action and listened intently.
Wu Jiahao, in the midst of an animated conversation, was boasting that with the help of a noble patron, he had made a fortune selling counterfeit drugs from the Su family’s pharmaceutical company at Shengxin Hospital!
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan’s pupils contracted.
The noble patron Wu Jiahao mentioned was likely Grandpa Gu San.
At a time when he was struggling to find any leverage against the Gu family, Wu Jiahao had practically delivered himself to him.
Afterwards, Wu Jiahao raised his glass and toasted Yang Zhenzhen.
Yang Zhenzhen seemed to have had a bit too much to drink, her face flushed. She indicated she couldn’t drink anymore.
However, Wu Jiahao quickly urged her on, and the others present also chimed in with encouragement. Yang Zhenzhen, already affected by the alcohol and her senses dulled, her body somewhat unresponsive, reluctantly picked up her glass and brought it to her lips.
Chen Xuan suddenly stood up. The individuals from the minor families who had been chatting with him tried to stop him. “Brother, you’re a righteous person, and I admire you. However, there are rules here. The owner of Twilight Bar has significant backing, and making a scene here would be difficult to resolve.”
All eyes turned to Chen Xuan, with a hint of disdain in their gazes.
Overestimating himself!
Liu Qingqing’s boyfriend stood up and sneered, “Kid, the boss here has a lot of influence. Don’t think you can run rampant just because you’re living off the Wei family’s young lady.”
Gu Junjie added with a mocking tone, “Heh, if you’re incompetent, just sit down obediently. It’s better than making a fool of yourself. Don’t come begging us later.”
It was evident that Twilight Bar possessed considerable backing, which instilled caution in them, making them unwilling to show even the Wei family any deference.
However, Chen Xuan was not leeching off anyone. He was someone the Wei family held in high regard!
“I’ll handle it myself!”
Everyone expected Chen Xuan to sit down obediently, as he lacked both background and strength, and a rash act would only lead to humiliation. To their surprise, Chen Xuan darted forward.
“I’ll handle it myself!”
His resolute voice sent tremors through their gazes.
Everyone was taken aback. The women seated nearby let out exclamations of surprise: “Wow, so handsome!”
Liu Qingqing’s eyes also lit up.
Qiao Yingjiao pouted, “Tch, what’s so great about that? If you cause trouble, you won’t even have a place to cry! The Wei family won’t be able to save you either!”
Chen Xuan’s righteousness stood in stark contrast to the timidity of Gu Junjie and Liu Qingqing’s boyfriend. The young people present felt their faces burn with shame and resentment.
At that moment, in the adjacent booth.
Yang Zhenzhen, having drunk quite a bit, spilled her drink on Wu Jiahao’s clothes due to her unsteady hand. She quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, Dr. Wu, I didn’t mean to.”
Wu Jiahao barely paid attention to his clothes. “Zhenzhen, it’s fine. This time, you must finish this drink…”
Yang Zhenzhen could only nod. No matter what, she had to drink this one.
She took a deep breath, her red lips parted slightly, and she was about to bring the cup to her mouth.
But just then, a fair hand reached out and grasped Yang Zhenzhen’s hand holding the wine.
Following that, a cold voice rang out, “Zhenzhen, how about I drink this for you?”
Everyone present was stunned by the scene.
Yang Zhenzhen had not yet reacted when, in her momentary daze, Chen Xuan snatched the wine glass.
She looked at Chen Xuan, rubbing her red eyes. After a moment, she finally recognized Chen Xuan clearly, her red lips parting in surprise, “Brother-in-law, what are you doing here?”
“I’m here playing with friends,” Chen Xuan replied calmly.
Yang Zhenzhen smiled shyly, “Oh, I see. Brother-in-law, it’s just one drink, I haven’t had much. I can drink it myself.”
Chen Xuan sighed helplessly and said, “Silly girl, someone added something to it, don’t you know?”
Upon hearing this, Wu Jiahao and the others’ expressions changed drastically.