Indeed, the man favored by Yu Zhi Shu was truly extraordinary.
From their brief conversation, everyone present could sense that he was someone with lightning-fast reactions.
His mind was sharp, well-stocked with knowledge, and he was not one to flaunt it casually.
He knew when to drop a witty remark and was quick to catch onto others.
Even when faced with awkward topics, he could handle them with his quick wit.
He rarely let a conversation fall flat or the atmosphere become rigid.
He was the kind of person who could maintain the situation without drawing excessive attention.
Wen Ting Xue couldn't quite describe the feeling, but it was one of comfort.
It made people want to interact with him more.
Lin Wan Qing noticed the young girl's gaze and lightly smiled, picking up her wine glass and taking a delicate sip.
Still so young, after all.
"Speaking of which, there is indeed a competition happening recently."
Lin Wan Qing elegantly set down her wine glass. Even a simple movement was imbued with her captivating charm.
"Lawyer Lin?" She placed a hand on her shoulder, resting her chin on her bent wrist.
Her entire being exuded a boneless, languid sensuality.
"I heard you're handling a lawsuit for 'Feng Shen.' Getting a few tickets shouldn't be too difficult, right?"
Lin Wan Qing batted her eyes, her almond-shaped eyes fixed intently on Lin Yuan Zhi.
It was a captivatingly charming look that few could resist.
Lin Yuan Zhi's gaze deepened slightly as he replied, "It's indeed not difficult. Does Ms. Lin intend to give them as benefits to her company employees?"
Feng Shen was currently the hottest online game.
Tickets for any of its competitions were incredibly hard to come by.
Lin Wan Qing chuckled and shook her head, "No, it's for this little sister of mine.
"Her boyfriend plays games, and she wants to watch the competition live.
"But she doesn't want her boyfriend to know. Lawyer Lin, could you help out?"
Lin Wan Qing gestured towards Xu Ke Xin, who was sitting directly opposite her.
Xu Ke Xin was momentarily taken aback.
Then, she quickly managed a smile.
While she wasn't good at pleasing people, and she didn't know how Ms. Lin had guessed her thoughts,
she genuinely needed that ticket.
She had checked, and tickets for that competition were notoriously difficult to obtain. With her own abilities, she doubted she'd manage to get one.
If she were to go through scalpers, the price would be significantly higher.
Lin Yuan Zhi followed her gaze.
It was a young girl, not yet graduated.
However, since Ms. Lin was asking for a favor, he had no reason to refuse.
"Of course."
He smiled warmly, polite and gentlemanly. "How many tickets would you need? Would ten be enough?"
Xu Ke Xin shyly waved her hand. "One is enough."
The competition was during National Day, and everyone would be returning home. She was likely the only one left in the capital.
Lin Yuan Zhi scanned the room inquiringly, and indeed, no second request was made.
He nodded and said, "No problem. I'll deliver the ticket to your school the day before it goes on sale."
Xu Ke Xin expressed her gratitude, and Lin Yuan Zhi smiled faintly, "It's just a small favor, nothing to mention."
A small favor, nothing to mention?
Wen Ting Xue lowered her gaze.
She was sitting directly opposite Lin Yuan Zhi.
She could clearly see the emotions in his eyes.
Scheming and calculation, completely contrary to the gentle and unassuming demeanor he displayed.
Of course, she didn't dislike this kind of person.
She just felt a sense of disillusionment.
Perhaps, this was the adult world?
Or perhaps, one really shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
Just like Xie Jin Yi, who seemed so good on the surface, but actually...
Meanwhile, in the adjacent private room.
Meng Xi Yao took her phone and stepped into the hallway, still smelling of alcohol.
After clearing her throat, she answered, "Hello."
"Yao Yao, dear, I heard from your father that you're out of money again?
"Didn't we just send you four thousand? Are living expenses in the big city really that high?"
Meng Mu said anxiously, her tone still soft.
She couldn't bear to scold her daughter.
Meng Xi Yao frowned, her emotions complicated. "Of course, the cost of living in a big city is high.
"Four thousand yuan, what can that do? It's not even enough for the wealthy to have one meal."
Meng Mu said with difficulty, "But we're not a wealthy family; we can't afford such expensive meals."
Not a wealthy family, hmph.
As if she actually wished she were born into a poor family.
Meng Xi Yao pouted in annoyance.
"Alright, if you don't have money, I won't ask you. I'll... "
She paused and changed her words, "I'll be more frugal myself."
Meng Mu clutched her chest with concern, "Yao Yao, your mother and father are sorry.
"But, your father said he'll work hard this month, and he should have a good income, though it's very tiring.
"I'm always worried he's too old to handle it, but he says thinking of you gives him strength."
"Mhm, mhm, I have to go, I'll hang up now."
Meng Xi Yao stopped listening after hearing "should have a good income."
Because she couldn't be bothered to listen.
No matter how much he earned, it wouldn't be enough to buy the latest iPhone.
In the end, it was all about being poor.
It dragged her down too, making her unable to hold her head up among her classmates.
She had finally managed to bite the bullet and get a new phone, only to end up with debt.
Otherwise, she wouldn't be here trying to catch a rich second-generation.
Wen Ting Xue looked at her beautiful face in the mirror and shook her head. "Not at all."
She had been fooled by Lin Yuan Zhi's appearance, mistaking him for a pure-hearted senior.
As a result, Lin Wan Qing had easily shown her the deeper layers.
Lin Yuan Zhi was far from as approachable as he appeared.
But it wasn't his fault; she was too trusting.
Lin Wan Qing smiled. "It's good you're not blaming me. This is not Jiang Cheng.
"The moment you and Yu Wen Li stepped into this place, you were destined to be at the center of the storm."
She closed her lipstick and turned to look at her.
"Young lady, his future path is still long. If you want to stay by his side forever,
"you must become strong. Being pure and kind is good, but it's not suited for this circle."
Lin Wan Qing patted Wen Ting Xue's shoulder and smiled with a slight curve of her lips.
"He's given up so much for you; shouldn't you do something for him?"
She knew Yu Zhi Shu was reluctant to change her.
She was also reluctant.
But the reality was stark; the circle they moved in simply couldn't accommodate such innocence.
Therefore, she would be the one to play the villain.
She truly didn't want Yu Wen Li to compromise any further for her.
Wen Ting Xue couldn't decipher the emotions in her eyes.
But she could feel that her intentions were good and sincere.
"Yes, I will make myself better, but..."
Lin Wan Qing raised an eyebrow. "Don't worry, Yu Zhi Shu, like you.
"He was just momentarily confused. He'll see clearly one day."
"But..." Wen Ting Xue was still worried.
Lin Wan Qing gave her attire a final adjustment in the mirror.
She reminded her softly, "A woman in love, you'd best not go against her, otherwise..."
She suddenly glanced sideways, her full, rosy lips parting.
She let out four light words: "It will backfire."
"..."
Wen Ting Xue felt as though she had just been flirted with by a woman.
Heavens, what a enchantress!
How could she be so alluring!