Zhou Ziliang couldn't help but frown at the mention of a date, but the peculiar expression flashed and vanished before his companion could notice.
"Sure, but I need to fill my stomach first. How about we have some drinks?"
Someone once said that for men and women drinking together, regardless of the occasion, the probability of problems arising was as high as ninety percent. Among that ten percent, those who didn't cause trouble were either fools or lacked romantic sensibility. Gentlemen, a species on the verge of extinction in the 21st century, could already prepare to apply for UNESCO World Heritage status.
Lan Jie'er naturally knew the implications, her face paling unnaturally.
"Goddess, do you really think I'm the type to lose control after drinking?"
As Zhou Ziliang poured the wine, he suddenly heard a piercing roar like that of a wild beast from outside the Hilton Hotel. The 12-cylinder engine thundered like thunder as a red beast diagonally sliced into the parking lot.
For a moment, all eyes were drawn to it.
Ren Yuanhao emerged, opening the scissor doors in the image of a suave gentleman.
His aura was extraordinary; even before he entered the lobby, the receptionist was already preparing to earn a hefty tip.
*Damn it, I'm being this ostentatious, I wonder if the points I earn today will be enough to cover the expenses!*
"May I ask if our esteemed guest has reserved a table?"
"Hmm? Well, of course I have."
*Have your sister! I don't even know the employer's name yet!*
Ren Yuanhao smiled with noble grace, completely ignoring the receptionist, and strode directly through the Hilton Hotel's entrance.
*DiDi, detecting host has arrived at the designated location. Organizing data.*
*Employer Name: Lan Jie'er*
*Age: 20*
*Occupation: Online Streamer*
*Relationship History: 1*
*Employer is currently at Table 15, please prepare.*
"Table 15?"
Amidst everyone's attention, Ren Yuanhao shifted his gaze to Table 15. However, the situation before him left him utterly bewildered!
"Hey, hey, hey, System Miss, are you sure you're not messing with me?"
*Absolutely certain. The data will not be wrong.*
"But Table 15 looks like a sweet couple! Are you trying to break them up, or make me the 'neighborly old man'?"
*The data will never be wrong, and even if it were, the system would not admit it.*
*Great, even shirking responsibility is so righteous. What kind of world is this?*
Ren Yuanhao, with the expression of 'breaking up one couple is as good as breaking up any couple', strode menacingly towards Table 15. The others, sensing the imminent explosion, all shifted their gazes accordingly.
Lan Jie'er looked confused. Suddenly, her phone buzzed with a message, jolting her back to reality!
*Could it be that DiDi dating is actually real?*
With a question in her eyes, she looked at the公子哥儿 staring coldly at her. Her heart skipped a beat; he was exactly as she had described her ideal date!
"Who are you? So rude! Can't you see we're dining?" Zhou Ziliang thought that there were plenty of tricks to woo girls by renting cars these days. That limited edition Enzo must be rented. He spoke with full confidence.
*DiDi, detecting a knockout drug in the employer's drink, please prevent it!*
Upon hearing this, Ren Yuanhao immediately reached out and pressed down the wine glass Lan Jie'er had raised. He then swirled the wine in his own glass meaningfully and said coldly:
"I'm here to see my girlfriend. Is it your place to interrupt?"
"Your girlfriend? That's a huge joke. I've never seen such a shameless person."
"Yes, I've never seen such trash who tricks a girl into a high-end place like this, then drugs her drink with the intention of doing something improper."
Ren Yuanhao's eyes held a hint of malevolence and seven parts killing intent, his wine glass still swirling in his hand.
Lan Jie'er, unsure of what was true, could only remain silent for the moment.
"What kind of punk are you? Don't think you can bluff little sisters here just because you're wearing a high-quality Armani and renting a supercar. I'll tell you my name, and you'll probably be so scared you'll run out of this hotel!"
Zhou Ziliang's expression changed slightly, his tone completely different from before.
"Stop, I have no interest in knowing the name of a nobody like you. If you have nothing to hide, dare you drink this glass of wine?" Ren Yuanhao wore a smile, yet it made one feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.
"You judge a gentleman with the heart of a villain. Goddess, let's go. Don't let this scoundrel spoil our mood." Zhou Ziliang tried to brush it off, grabbing Lan Jie'er's hand to leave their seats.
"Oh, a diamond ring, tsk tsk tsk." Ren Yuanhao blocked Zhou Ziliang, his gaze as sharp as a knife.
"Someone like you wouldn't be able to afford this little thing in a year. Why are you pretending? Get lost if you know what's good for you!"
Zhou Ziliang tightly gripped Lan Jie'er's hand. The pulling and tugging caused her pain.
"Young Master Zhou, let go of me, it hurts."
More and more onlookers gathered. Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhou Ziliang felt a pang of fear but didn't want to lose face in such a place. He let go of her hand generously, sneering.
Unexpectedly, with lightning speed, Ren Yuanhao snatched the diamond ring from Lan Jie'er's hand, raised it above his head, and waved it around.
"Scoundrel, what are you doing? Are you trying to rob someone in broad daylight!"
Zhou Ziliang seized the opportunity to counterattack.
However, before he could finish speaking, he saw that the extremely hard diamond was actually broken into several pieces by the man with a touch of evil charm!
"Everyone here has discerning eyes and knows the hardness of diamonds. How could I possibly crush it like this?"
The diamond ring was taken from Lan Jie'er's hand. Even though she knew she had been deceived, she felt too embarrassed to point fingers. Her mind was in chaos. Her future streaming career might be completely ruined because of today's events!
High society, money, and status were now like the moon reflected in water, flowers in a mirror, completely out of her reach!
At this moment, Ren Yuanhao snorted, threw the shattered 'diamond' onto the table, and stared intently at the ashen-faced Zhou Ziliang, saying again, "Today, you have to drink this drugged wine, whether you want to or not!"
"You're asking for a beating!"
This move of Zhou Ziliang's had always worked, but today it was exposed in public, naturally causing him to lose face. Relying on the two years of Taekwondo he had learned, he formed his fingers into a knife and slanted towards Ren Yuanhao's neck.
But what terrified him was that before his palm could strike, Ren Yuanhao's palm wind flashed like lightning and slapped him across the face!
*Slap!*
"This slap is for all the girls you've deceived!"
The crowd cheered. After delivering the slap, Ren Yuanhao immediately grabbed Zhou Ziliang's mouth with his left hand and, in a fit of rage, grabbed the drugged wine and poured it into his mouth!
"Now, you can taste what a knockout drug is like!"
Ren Yuanhao pushed him onto the sofa, and under everyone's gaze, Zhou Ziliang writhed for a moment before slumping down like a lifeless dog.