When Shi Ling said this, her hair was gathered to one side, and the curls at the ends of her hair hooked against her face, making her look incredibly beautiful.
She was wearing a white shirt, with the bottom two buttons undone and turned to one side, revealing half of her delicate collarbone, making her both abstinent and alluring.
She looked at Zhang Yilin, unsure whether she actually knew the answer.
Zhang Yilin was initially interested in Shi Ling, but later hesitated. Seeing Shi Ling staring at him with wide eyes, he felt a little thirsty in the bar atmosphere.
It's unclear whether this is an olive branch offered by Shi Ling.
Zhang Yilin smiled and asked, "Guess?"
Shi Ling gave him a flirtatious look, "Fine, don't tell me then."
Zhang Yilin fell for her act, "That's right, a massage exclusively for men."
"Think about where the dragon's tendons are?"
Shi Ling smiled. "How would I know?"
Zhang Yilin grinned mischievously as he spoke, gesturing as he went. Fang Ze and Lin Ziqi chimed in, adding that massage could enhance performance, and that an hour at a time was no problem.
"Chi Cheng must be regretting it to death for not going."
Chi Cheng laughed, "I've had a massage for an hour even without it, want to give it a try?"
The girls were all chuckling softly. These girls were always outgoing, and even Shi Ling tonight joined in with knowing smiles.
She rarely smiled, but today her smile was as alluring as a melted rose, causing the boys present to frequently glance at her with wandering eyes.
Chi Cheng knew exactly what was different about her today. It seemed that she had suddenly opened a floodgate for herself, and the previously tense and indifferent gate had been opened, allowing some emotions that belonged to her or were disguised to surge out.
After thinking about it, Chi Cheng figured that the floodgates would likely open with KCL's offer and her successful IELTS test, making her chances of going abroad almost certain.
Even the most composed woman is still emotional. Even though she knew this moment would come when she made the decision, she still shed a few more tears to bury the past and numb herself when the time came.
Thinking of this, Chi Cheng smiled somewhat ironically.
However, the conversation wouldn't stop there. Chi Cheng asked, "Want to give it a try?" which prompted the others to ask, "Who wants to try?"
Without a doubt, Chi Cheng's face is the most outstanding among the boys.
Li Qiuling pushed He Qingqing forward, saying, "I noticed Qingqing has been watching Chi Cheng all night."
He Qingqing didn't usually hang out with them much, but perhaps because she had interacted with them more in Thailand, she started joking around with them too.
Lin Ziqi was displeased, "Hey, you were clearly looking at me, okay?"
"Oh."
"Have a drink, have a drink."
"You two went to Thailand and didn't see any ladyboys, but instead you got together."
The group pushed and shoved each other, whether intentionally or unintentionally, until Lin Ziqi and He Qingqing drank a toast together before putting down.
Someone at the table said, "Drinking alone isn't fun, is it? Say something! Whoever says something wrong will have to drink a penalty cup."
"How about telling me about the first time?"
"Damn, that's exciting."
"I haven't given away my virginity yet."
Who would believe that?
"Qingqing, you go first. I remember Qingqing had an ex-boyfriend who called her 'Dad,' is that the one?"
He Qingqing drank her glass of wine quickly, her face turning slightly red. Hearing this, she was displeased, "Who would give their first time to that idiot?"
"I think this was the first time I met my childhood sweetheart. My parents were at work, so I stayed at his house. Later, I decided it was better to just be friends, and that's how it ended."
Obviously, the remaining few people followed the usual routine, which was nothing more than a normal hotel trip after hitting first and second base, and they were all punished by drinking.
When asked, Chi Cheng drank the liquor before speaking, "I won't go into my puppy love. It's self-punishment."
Zhang Yilin was unhappy, saying, "Two more drinks as punishment are needed to make it count."
Chi Cheng had no objection, "Sure."
The others were still curious, but He Qingqing squinted and asked the key question directly, "I just want to know the location."
Chi Cheng cursed, "Damn it, I can only drink two more drinks."
When Chi Cheng came out of the restroom, he saw Shi Ling leaning against the toilet smoking, her face no longer displaying the alluring demeanor she had just shown.
I didn't notice while she was sitting down, but Shi Ling was actually wearing a pair of shorts that barely covered her crotch, revealing two long, white, and straight legs that were flawless.
The men passing by all looked at her, but seeing her listless expression, none of them approached her yet.
Chi Cheng nodded to her and was about to leave.
Shi Ling called out to him instead.
She smiled. "Where?"
Chi Cheng thought for a moment before realizing that she was referring to the location of their first meeting.
He chuckled softly. "And you?"
Shi Ling had also drunk a few too many drinks before jumping over there. She still smelled of alcohol when she spoke, but she didn't appear drunk.
Chi Cheng knew that she was most likely talking about her ex-boyfriend whom she had dated for three years. She didn't say it not because she was embarrassed, but because she was sad.
Shi Ling reached out and tugged at the corner of his clothes. "Don't mention him to me. I want to listen to you."
Chi Cheng watched her coldly the whole time.
Chi Cheng pried open her slender, white fingers.
"classroom."
Shi Ling leaned back, and a strand of hair fell down, obscuring her eyes and making her look even more tired.
"very nice."
Chi Cheng reached out and brushed her hair aside. "Still thinking about your cheating ex-boyfriend?"
Only then did he notice a tear stain hidden under her hair.
For a moment, Shi Ling felt embarrassed at being seen through. She raised her hand and brushed her hair back, her tone annoyed, "Who wants him?"
The two stared at each other silently for a few seconds, then Shi Ling suddenly giggled, "You really want to sleep with me, don't you?"
She raised her hand, took a deep drag on her slender cigarette, and tiptoed to kiss Chi Cheng's lips.
Her lips and teeth were filled with the taste of mint tobacco, and she wanted to pass that smoke on to Chi Cheng.
Shi Ling was already tall, and Chi Cheng was caught off guard by her actions, getting a sudden kiss from her.
He quickly pinched her chin and turned her face to the side.
Are you making fun of me?
Chi Cheng raised his hand and wiped his lips; sure enough, his fingertip was her lipstick color.
He smiled, reached behind Shi Ling, and pinched her buttocks; the feel was excellent.
Shi Ling's expression immediately changed.
Chi Cheng released his grip, a mocking expression on his face that said, "If you can't handle the game, don't try to play it yourself."
Shi Ling watched as Chi Cheng wiped the lipstick mark she had left on his lips and returned to his seat. He then said that he had other engagements and had to leave first.
After he finished speaking, he apologized by drinking two glasses and then left without looking back.
Shi Ling had been tempted to indulge herself, but now that he was gone, she felt bored again.
She couldn't help but smile brightly.
She didn't like crowded places to begin with, and hearing them still joking around, with several girls already a little drunk, made their words even more explicit and provocative.
And as the crowd gradually increased, some people even came over from the next table to strike up a conversation.
Shi Ling joked with them for a while, and then turned down several people who came over to chat with her.
I don't even want to talk right now.
He drank one cup after another in silence.
As she lowered her head to drink, Li Qiuling nudged her, and she looked up. A waiter in a vest uniform was standing by the table asking, "Who is Shi Ling?"
She said someone told her to go to the door, as they needed to talk to her.
Shi Ling was stunned for a moment, and everyone started teasing her, asking if she had just come to flirt with her.
She didn't want to stay there any longer anyway; the surroundings were chaotic, filled with newly acquainted men and women flirting with each other under the influence of alcohol. The more she looked at them, the more ridiculous she felt—when did she become one of these people?
Chi Cheng is absolutely right.
Shi Ling picked up her bag and took the opportunity to say goodbye to everyone.
She deliberately waited a while before going out to avoid the person looking for her.
The gentle evening breeze outside dispersed the stale air Shi Ling was breathing inside.
She walked down the steps and was about to hail a taxi when she heard a loud engine roar beside her.
Chi Cheng stood with one leg on the ground, riding a red motorcycle, clearly waiting for her.
He somehow got his hands on a slightly worn black leather jacket, which was a bit too short for him, but the biker style paired with the bright red motorcycle made him look like some kind of thug.
Chi Cheng whistled at her, "Come on up."
The author has something to say: The character He Qingqing has actually appeared before, but she was called He Qiuxi. I wanted to change her name, but I didn't dare to touch that chapter for fear of it being locked.
Anyway, it's just a supporting role, so it doesn't matter. Just understand, haha.
I really tried my best to write this chapter! It was so difficult!
Chapter 18
(Flashback)
Shi Ling rarely showed a smile, but it wasn't the seductive fake smile she wore in bars.