Chapter 115: Spiked Drink
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
MO Shu had just a sip of his drink and planned to leave, but now he had no choice but to go borrow some napkins.
While MO Shu was away, Wan Wan quickly sprinkled the powder into his drink. Simultaneously, she sent a message to Wu Jia, saying, [Come to the hotel above the music bar tonight. There’s something good waiting for you.]
Wu Jia glanced at the message and wondered what good could possibly be happening tonight. However, she had no time to deal with it now; Zhang Chao was right in front of her, and her priority was to handle her business.
Zhang Chao had booked a private room, and a server led him to the room. Once inside, the server closed the door and left.
Following closely behind, Wu Jia sneaked into the room unnoticed. Zhang Chao was engrossed in his phone, thinking it was the server who had returned. Without looking up, he said, “I’m not ordering yet. I’ll let you know once everyone is here.”
Unbeknownst to him, the door remained closed. Zhang Chao eventually lifted his head and saw that it was Wu Jia. He couldn’t hide his displeasure and asked, “Why is it you?”
Wu Jia gave Zhang Chao a charming smile and said, “I thought you’d be thrilled to see me again.”
Zhang Chao smirked and said, “Thrilled? More like surprised. Accusing me wasn’t enough for you? What kind of trick are you pulling today?”
Wu Jia, dressed provocatively in a tight tank top and low-rise jeans, emphasized her slender waist, exuding sensuality. She sat down beside Zhang Chao with one leg crossed and leaned slightly toward him, striking a highly provocative pose.
With flirtatious eyes, Wu Jia looked at Zhang Chao and said, “Why are you so hostile toward me? It was a misunderstanding that night. I’m just a vulnerable girl who got drunk and woke up to find a man taking a shower in my room.
Wouldn’t I be scared?”
Zhang Chao wasn’t buying Wu Jia’s act and said, “You can be scared, but was it necessary to have me arrested without asking any questions? You even called the police right there.”
Wu Jia adopted a pitiable expression and said, “I was just protecting myself. Besides, it wasn’t me who called the police; it was Xia Xin.”
Seeing through Wu Jia’s antics, Zhang Chao said, “Protecting yourself by clinging to another man in a bar. Quite a unique approach.”
Wu Jia playfully laughed, covering her mouth, and said, “Do you find me unique, or could it be that you’re smitten with me?”
Zhang Chao leaned back to distance himself and said, “I suggest you not get too carried away.”
Undeterred, Wu Jia moved closer and continued her inquiries, “What’s your name? Who did you arrange to meet? And why did you book such a discreet private room?”
Zhang Chao only glanced at Wu Jia but didn’t answer, continuing to fiddle with his phone.
Ignoring Zhang Chao’s sarcasm, Wu Jia took his phone and taunted, “With a beauty like me by your side, why are you so engrossed in your phone?”
Zhang Chao replied coldly, “Sorry, I don’t have the privilege to enjoy your company. I suggest you go do something else with your time. Give me back my phone.”
Wu Jia ignored Zhang Chao and left the private room with his phone in her hand. He shouted, “What are you doing? Give it back!”
At that moment, Matcharia was already filled with customers. They turned and looked at Zhang Chao and Wu Jia when they heard the commotion. Zhang Chao didn’t want to openly quarrel with a woman in public, considering his image. So, he allowed Wu Jia to lead him outside the restaurant.
As for Xia Xin, she arrived at the restaurant as planned but didn’t see Zhang
Chao. She inquired with a server who led her to the private room that Zhang Chao had booked. Inside, she found a freshly brewed pot of tea but no sign of Zhang Chao.
Since Xia Xin didn’t have Zhang Chao’s contact information, she had no choice but to wait in the room. She also sent a message to Zhang Chao via social media, but he never responded.
Puzzled, Xia Xin muttered to herself, “Didn’t he invite me here? Why is he nowhere to be found?”
After waiting for approximately twenty minutes with no sign of Zhang Chao returning, Xia Xin decided to give up and left the restaurant.
Meanwhile, MO Shu had finished his drink, unaware of the drug in it. He began to feel dizzy and weak. He sensed that something was amiss with his drink and cast a suspicious glance at Wan Wan.
However, Wan Wan was looking at MO Shu with an innocent smile.
MO Shu knew that Wan Wan was willing to use any means to achieve her goals, and getting her to tell the truth was impossible. If he stayed here any longer, who knew what would happen? He couldn’t risk being falsely accused by Wan Wan; his career would be ruined..