While drunk, Lin Mei had no strength to exert herself and could only be held by Xing Zheng. He pressed her against the wall, "What did he do to you?"
"We just drank," he seemed to misunderstand something, and Lin Mei explained reflexively, "Nothing happened."
After explaining, she felt it was a bit redundant. Their relationship, discussing this, seemed too intimate. Also, he was getting married. Was it appropriate for him to treat her like this...
"Thank you just now. I wish you and Miss Jiang a happy wedding," Lin Mei generously offered her blessings. "I should go out."
After she uttered the blessing, the concern in the man's eyes vanished instantly, and a dark shadow appeared on his brow. However, her vision was blurred, and she didn't see it clearly.
The next moment, the force on her waist suddenly tightened, and the pain cleared her eyes considerably. She heard his voice again, "What are you going out for? To continue drinking with him, or to sleep with him for a night? Hmm?"
"Did he give you a big contract that you're so eager, or are you just a df who can't live without men?"
The last two words were like two slaps on her face, making her cheeks burn. "Yes! I can't live without men, what does it have to do with you? I'll sleep with whoever I want, mind your own business!"
After drinking, her voice had become much louder. These words were also overheard by Ming Zhou and Shen Si outside the door. Shen Si was dumbfounded. He had thought Lin Mei was just a mistress Xing Zheng kept on a whim, but he didn't expect her to have the guts to yell at Xing Zheng like this.
Ming Zhou, on the other hand, looked serious. He didn't want to disturb them, but Lin Mei's shouting clearly indicated she was not in the right emotional state. Ming Zhou walked over and pushed open the restroom door.
When the door opened, they saw the man and woman confronting each other. Lin Mei was held by the waist by Xing Zheng and pressed against the wall. Her face was flushed, her hair messy, and her lips seemed a little swollen. They were both adults, so how could one not guess what had just happened? Ming Zhou's gaze deepened.
Interrupted, Xing Zheng became even more irritable. He looked outside and met Ming Zhou's gaze. Ming Zhou said to him, "A Zheng, you're getting married soon." Some things didn't need to be said too explicitly; intelligent people understood.
Lin Mei felt extremely embarrassed and lowered her head. What she feared most was someone breaking in on her relationship with Xing Zheng. Ming Zhou had already caught them once before, and she still hadn't become immune to it, especially at this juncture when Xing Zheng was about to "marry" Jiang Chu Bi...
Perhaps it was Ming Zhou's words that reminded Xing Zheng. Xing Zheng actually let go of her. He walked past Ming Zhou and left the private room. Shen Si quickly followed, constantly apologizing to Xing Zheng.
Meanwhile, Ming Zhou entered the restroom and stood in front of Lin Mei, asking softly, "Are you alright?"
Lin Mei nodded, "It's nothing, thank you, senior."
Although she said so, her demeanor did not suggest she was alright. As he got closer to her, he could smell alcohol on her. Shen Si had also said earlier that she had drunk at least a jin and a half on an empty stomach. Ming Zhou looked at her stomach and asked, "Your stomach doesn't feel well, does it?"
Ming Zhou's words made Lin Mei cover her stomach. Indeed, her stomach felt hot and acidic, and she wanted to eat something. Ming Zhou seemed to be a mind reader and said to her, "Let me take you to eat. Give me your car keys." She was clearly unable to drive in her current state.
Lin Mei was helped by Ming Zhou to go outside. After tidying up, she left with Ming Zhou. Ming Zhou drove Lin Mei's car and took her to a noodle shop not far away.
Lin Mei was not feeling well, so she didn't pay attention to the road. She trusted Ming Zhou inherently; he wouldn't do anything to harm her. Lin Mei ordered the simplest Yangchun noodles.
When the noodles arrived, they were steaming hot. She first took a sip of the hot soup, and the discomfort in her stomach eased considerably. Although the Yangchun noodles were light, their flavor was very fresh and delicious. Lin Mei finished the entire bowl.
After eating the noodles, Ming Zhou asked Lin Mei, "Are you and A Zheng still in contact?"
Lin Mei shook her head, "No, today was a coincidence."
Ruhua Club was a place Xing Zheng frequented, so running into him wasn't something Lin Mei thought too much about. However, Ming Zhou didn't see it that way, "Was it really a coincidence?"
Lin Mei's gaze dimmed, and she said plainly, "He's getting married, I won't contact him anymore."
"You misunderstood my meaning," Ming Zhou explained to her. "I believe in your character; you definitely won't contact him anymore, but he..." The questions Xing Zheng had asked Lin Mei in the restroom earlier didn't sound like he wanted to cut ties with her. In fact, it could be said that they were filled with possessiveness, as if he considered Lin Mei his property.
"He just doesn't like others touching what he has touched," Lin Mei clearly stated Xing Zheng's mindset. "That's just the kind of person he is."
From Lin Mei's words, Ming Zhou detected a hint of disappointment. He was a keen observer, and Lin Mei's current state suggested she had already developed feelings for Xing Zheng. "Since you know this, don't let yourself sink any deeper. Let the past be the past."
Lin Mei replied with an "Mm," not very enthusiastically.
Ming Zhou looked at her dejected appearance and felt a surge of pity. He gently patted her arm and said to her, "I'll take you home. Don't refuse. It's not safe for you to find a designated driver right now."
With that said, Lin Mei had no choice but to agree.
After dinner, on the way back, her spirits had improved considerably compared to before. They chatted all the way until the car stopped downstairs. Out of politeness, Lin Mei invited Ming Zhou up for a while. After arriving at the apartment, they sat on the sofa.
Ming Zhou deliberated for a long time before saying to Lin Mei, "Junior, consider me."
Lin Mei paused her action of drinking water, "Hmm?"
Ming Zhou: "You already know how I feel about you. Since we are both single now, why don't we give it a try?"
Ming Zhou had not given up on the idea of Lin Mei becoming his girlfriend, but he didn't want to pressure her too much, so he hadn't contacted her frequently before.
"But Xing Zheng and I..."
Before Lin Mei could finish, Ming Zhou interrupted her, "I don't care what happened between you and Xing Zheng; that's all in the past. What I care more about is whether we can have a future together."
"I know what you want to say. I'm not that old-fashioned."
"Give me some time to consider," she said. It wasn't suitable to make a decision after drinking tonight, but she was somewhat moved by Ming Zhou's proposal. "I'll give you my answer after I've thought it through."
Ming Zhou nodded, "Okay, I'll wait for you."
In Zhuhua Villa, Jiang Chu Bi came out of the dining room with a glass of red wine and saw Xing Zheng on the phone, holding a rabbit.
As she approached, she heard the person on the other end say, "Mr. Ming took her back, and they even went upstairs together."
Xing Zheng said, "Notify me when he leaves," and hung up the phone.
Jiang Chu Bi smiled when she saw his angry expression and her gaze fell on the rabbit. She said with a sigh, "I'm really afraid that one day you'll be so provoked by her that you can't stand it anymore."