At this time and occasion, was he crazy or was she?
After he brought her in, Lin Mei had no way back.
She could only say to Xing Zheng, "You are truly a lunatic."
Xing Zheng: "You've already said that. Do you need me to teach you some new words?"
Lin Mei wished she could bite this scoundrel to death, "Aren't you afraid he'll find out?"
Xing Zheng raised an eyebrow, "Why, are you afraid?"
He leaned in, his lips brushing her nape, and teased, "Could it be true, as he said, that you're still planning to marry him?"
Lin Mei retorted, "You don't need to worry about it. You'd better check on your fiancée more often and stop her from seducing other men. Your head is so green it could host a horse race!"
—
After Lin Mei returned and sat down, her body and mind were tense, yet she had to pretend nothing was wrong, fearing Chen Qi would notice something. Her hand rested on her skirt, motionless.
"Why did you take so long?" Chen Qi poured Lin Mei a glass of juice and carefully examined her face. Her beautiful face was as red as a ripe fruit, as if she had just experienced something.
Chen Qi couldn't help but recall what Zong Zong had warned him about, and his face darkened. "What were you doing just now?"
Chen Qi's tone was off, and Lin Mei cursed Xing Zheng, that scoundrel, in her heart. She wanted him to hurry, but he deliberately went against her, prolonging the time.
"I got my period," Lin Mei could only make up an excuse. "I drank too much yesterday, and it came early this month. I had a stomachache and felt nauseous, so I threw up just now."
Lin Mei had a habit of menstrual cramps, and when they hit, vomiting and diarrhea were common. With her explanation, Chen Qi's expression finally softened. "Why didn't you call me?"
"I happened to meet a young girl who lent me a sanitary napkin, so I didn't bother you, to avoid delaying your conversation with Mr. Xing." Lin Mei was smart enough to keep Xing Zheng out of it, cutting off the possibility of Chen Qi's suspicion at the root. "Has Mr. Xing left?"
Chen Qi explained, "I just met a friend and went upstairs."
Lin Mei: "Oh, then let's finish eating quickly and leave. I want to go back to sleep."
Chen Qi hesitated, "That would be too impolite. We should wait for Mr. Xing to return and say goodbye."
They waited for less than ten minutes before Xing Zheng returned. He came from the second floor, impeccably dressed, showing no signs of anything amiss.
That scoundrel, Lin Mei cursed him in her heart.
"Mr. Xing, Lin Mei suddenly felt unwell. I'll take her back first. I'll treat you to drinks another day!" Chen Qi said to Xing Zheng with a fawning smile.
Xing Zheng asked with concern, "Where is Manager Lin not feeling well?"
Lin Mei: "My stomach hurts. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Xing."
Xing Zheng's gaze swept over Lin Mei, and he smiled meaningfully, "It's cold at night, Manager Lin is wearing too little. You might have caught a chill. Hurry back."
In his car, Xing Zheng watched Lin Mei get into Chen Qi's car, a playful smile curving his lips.
—
Chen Qi drove Lin Mei upstairs. He wanted to stay and take care of her, but Lin Mei politely refused him until he finally left.
The alarm was lifted. Lin Mei took off her clothes to shower. After getting dressed, she could finally relax. The chill disappeared, and her sense of security returned.
No one deserved the title of pervert more than Xing Zheng. Not only did he deliberately make things difficult for her in the restroom just now, but he even...
What a shameless, mad dog!
She had been trembling with fear all the way, afraid of being discovered.
Lin Mei had heard before meeting Xing Zheng that he was unrestrained, but she hadn't expected him to be so wild and shameless!
Looking at his perverted actions, how could they match his gentle and refined face!
A wolf in sheep's clothing, that's what he was!
Ding dong. Her phone rang. Lin Mei saw a picture message from Xing Zheng. She opened it and cursed when she saw the photo!
The photo showed Xing Zheng's hand, holding the item he had taken from her.
His hands were beautiful, with distinct knuckles, long and strong. Blue veins showed on the back of his hand, exuding a palpable tension. Just looking at the picture, Lin Mei recalled what had happened in the restroom.
Lin Mei typed a reply to Xing Zheng: [I didn't realize Mr. Xing had such an unknown hobby. If you like it, just say so. Next time I'll send you a dozen.]
Lin Mei had already imagined Xing Zheng's darkened expression, but...
Xing Zheng: [No need, I prefer to compete with you.]
Lin Mei threw her phone onto the bed!
Why did she bother talking to a pervert!
—
In the study of Zhuhua Villa, Xing Zheng held his phone, waiting for a long time without receiving a reply from the other side.
He figured she was probably enraged.
Xing Zheng furrowed his brows, smiled, put down his phone, pulled open the drawer beside him, and took out a somewhat old ID.
The outside of the ID clearly read: Nanjiang University Student ID.