Soon, it was dinner time, and everyone went downstairs to eat.
However, they were greeted by a butler in a tuxedo, about thirty years old, with a refined appearance and a perfectly measured smile.
"Everyone, the master has not yet arrived, please dine first."
The guests took their seats one after another, but some were displeased, "What is z playing at? We're here, and he won't show himself. What does that mean?"
"To have a butler entertain us, does he look down on people?"
Their disdain for the butler was evident in their words.
But the butler didn't get angry at all and replied with great patience, "Please wait a moment, our master is on his way and will personally greet you all once he arrives."
Although some were still dissatisfied, the butler's attitude was very good, and the troublemakers couldn't push their luck further. They grumbled a few words and let it go.
Shen Qingqing and Fu Jingshu had just sat down when they saw someone descending the stairs.
Aisen, with two beauties on his left and right, was followed by his two cronies. One of them had his wrist bandaged and glared at Shen Qingqing as if he were a fighting cock.
Shen Qingqing looked back coldly.
The man's wrist suddenly ached faintly, and he couldn't bear to look again, hastily withdrawing his gaze.
Aisen, seeing his pathetic display, almost wanted to kick him. He then turned to examine Shen Qingqing, feeling puzzled. Had the laxative taken effect?
Why did she look like nothing had happened?
He went to look for the waiter he had threatened and found him, but the waiter wouldn't meet his eyes. After placing the dishes, he ran off with his head down.
Aisen: ...
The aroma of the food wafted into his nostrils. He was genuinely hungry, so he didn't dwell on it.
Nothing in the world was more important than filling one's stomach.
He would deal with other matters after eating.
He picked up a piece of meat and was about to bring it to his mouth when he heard the woman opposite him speak, "Aisen, I want to ask you something."
Aisen was impatient but replied, "What is it?"
As soon as Shen Qingqing spoke, everyone unanimously put down their chopsticks, watching them as if they were witnessing a spectacle. They all remembered the conflict between the two in the afternoon.
Now that the woman was causing trouble again, they were eager to see who would end up on the losing side this time.
Shen Qingqing got straight to the point, "Why did you have someone give me a laxative?"
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Aisen had just managed to get the meat into his mouth and chewed it once when he was stunned by her directness. The piece of meat got stuck in his throat.
He nearly choked to death.
He patted his chest, about to roll his eyes.
The woman next to him quickly handed him a cup of water. He took a sip and finally managed to swallow the meat.
"You woman, what are you talking about? Who gave you any medicine? Don't wrongly accuse good people!"
Shen Qingqing said calmly, "It seems it was you, otherwise why are you feeling guilty?"
"I didn't!" Aisen was sure he hadn't left any evidence and of course wouldn't admit it. "Don't frame me!"
Shen Qingqing looked at the waiter.
The waiter was extremely reluctant to get involved in this matter, but he couldn't bear the old man's threatening gaze from the side. With tears in his heart, he hesitantly stepped forward and confessed before anyone could even ask.
"Young Master Aisen forced me to bring a drink to Miss Shen and put a laxative in it."
"You scumbag, you dare to betray me!" Aisen was furious. Being betrayed clearly angered him even more, and he indirectly admitted his actions.
Shen Qingqing said coldly, "It seems I didn't wrong you."
Only then did Aisen realize what he had said. After his annoyance subsided, he immediately recanted, "I didn't say anything, I didn't do anything. You heard nothing."
What a thick skin!
Everyone sighed from the bottom of their hearts.
Shen Qingqing looked at him with a smile that was not a smile, "Aisen, I'll ask you one more time, do you really not admit it?"
"No!"
Seeing him stiffen his neck, unrepentant, the old man's hand itched. He was nudged by the elbow by the young girl next to him and had to withdraw his gaze.
He lowered his head and took a sip of water, masking the anger on his face.
Many people were helpless against such shameless individuals, let alone when the other party was the young master of the Tucker family, ranked third in country H...
Everyone shook their heads; this was a difficult situation.
Shen Qingqing's lips curved slightly, and she said meaningfully, "If you do bad deeds and don't admit them, you will face retribution."
Aisen didn't believe in such things at all. "Don't try to scare me. I wasn't raised to be scared."
Shen Qingqing smiled and lowered her head to eat.
The others were still waiting to see how she would retaliate, but when she lowered her head to eat, they immediately felt bored. She seemed like a capable person in the afternoon, but unexpectedly...
With no more entertainment, everyone also lowered their heads to eat.
Only Aisen was extremely smug. This woman must have known his background. "I'm telling you, you'd better be sensible and don't provoke me again in the future, or I won't be polite."
Shen Qingqing glanced at him, her gaze full of meaning.
However, he didn't notice it, mistaking her silence for fear. He then embraced the beauties and enjoyed their personal feeding.
After the meal, Shen Qingqing left first. As she passed by Aisen, she suddenly paused.
Aisen felt a tap on his shoulder and turned to see her. He stopped admiring the beauty and said warily, "What are you doing? Attacking me from behind?"
Shen Qingqing hooked her lips and turned to leave.
Aisen was bewildered, but he checked himself and felt nothing unusual, so he didn't think much of it. Little did he know the look in the old man's eyes as he passed behind him.
It was like venom.
He was fortunate not to have seen it, or he would have been scared to death.
The old man caught up with Shen Qingqing, "Girl, what did you just do?"
Shen Qingqing spread her hands innocently, "I didn't do anything."
The old man snorted. He didn't believe her. Recalling the scent he smelled when he passed by Aisen, it was...
He couldn't help but laugh, "Girl, you are as ruthless as ever."
"Strike the snake at its seven inches; I haven't forgotten that lesson."
Shen Qingqing tilted her head, revealing a slightly lazy smile. She then stretched and walked towards her room, coincidentally bumping into King, who was coming out of the room.
He had been sleeping and had just woken up. His hair was messy, giving him a wild and unrestrained air.
Seeing Shen Qingqing, he raised an eyebrow slightly, "Seven inches? Did someone provoke you?"
Shen Qingqing shrugged and went into the room.
King looked at the old man inexplicably, his head full of questions. The old man, with his hands behind his back, said, "You'll just have to wait and see the excitement."
What excitement?
King was even more confused. He turned to look at Fu Jingshu, who was the last to arrive.
He, for once, also curled his lips, "You will know."
With that, he entered the room. In the blink of an eye, King was the only one left in the corridor. He ran his hand through his hair, wondering why everyone had become so strange after he slept.
As a result, when he got downstairs, he met an acquaintance who greeted him. He asked the waiter to bring the food upstairs.
The acquaintance told him about the events that had occurred in the afternoon and during dinner.
King's steps towards the upper floor paused, and a glint of fierceness flashed in his eyes, "Laxative? This kid is looking for death, isn't he?"
How dare he bully his little disciple? He was tired of living.
As he was speaking, his stomach rumbled. He immediately deflated. Forget it, he should eat first, and while he was at it, he'd figure out how to deal with that Aisen tonight.