Chapter 498: Chapter 496: Jade Pendant Malfunction
Cough cough.
Looking at Qiao Jiaying’s confused expression, Qin Hao realized this girl was more innocent than he had imagined. He was also quite amazed; not everyone born into the entertainment industry succumbs to the tide.
"It’s nothing, come on, cheers." Switching topics, Qin Hao lifted his glass and said with a smile.
Clink!
After a round of drinking, Qiao Jiaying placed the empty crystal glass on the table.
The corner of her mouth still had red wine stains, adding even more allure to her already crimson lips.
This was already her third glass of wine. Although there wasn’t much Lafite, it was strong in effect, especially being a 1997 vintage.
Now with the wine kicking in, her whole face was as red as peach blossoms, and her eyes were blurred.
"That’s enough."
Qin Hao drank the red wine in his glass and, after placing the cup down, looked at Qiao Jiaying and said.
Since the two of them chatted and drank until now, the whole bottle of red wine was finished. This girl’s tolerance for alcohol was clearly average, starting to become intoxicated.
It could be said that now was the best time for things to get out of hand due to the alcohol.
Yet, Qin Hao was unwilling to take advantage.
After all, taking advantage of an innocent person adds a heavy burden on the heart!
"How is it finished? Qin Hao, should we order another bottle..."
It was clear that Qiao Jiaying was quite happy today, as the smile on her face never wavered: "After a busy life, it’s rare to have a date that feels so comfortable. It’s really hard to leave just like this."
"Uh, all good things must end, let’s leave it for today. We can still meet again in the future."
Qin Hao’s body felt warm; he knew it was the alcohol taking effect. To avoid unnecessary trouble, he got up and called over the waiter.
"I’ll pay the bill!"
Qiao Jiaying, with a fully drunken face, hurriedly pulled out her credit card from her bag, and after paying the bill, she wobbled away from her seat.
Qin Hao reached out to support her soft arm, and gently patted her fragrant shoulder: "Careful."
Qiao Jiaying mumbled muddleheadedly: "I’m fine."
But her body didn’t obey, falling into Qin Hao’s embrace.
She felt the intense masculine scent enveloping her, causing her internal hormones to surge unknowingly.
Her body was heated, and she desired to strip naked and stay with Qin Hao forever, never to part.
"What’s happening to me, am I in heat?"
Unbeknownst to her, Qiao Jiaying’s face turned crimson, silently scolding herself for being unrestrained.
Qin Hao sighed quietly, supporting Qiao Jiaying as they left the restaurant, while in his heart he muttered.
Eat her, eat her, eat her...
Vroom!
A sports car sped past, the loud roar clearing Qin Hao’s mind significantly.
What am I doing! Yu Han is clearly in danger, and I’m still busy thinking about getting intimate with a girl?
After silently scolding himself, Qin Hao took a deep breath, and the evil thoughts instantly vanished from his eyes and face.
"Let me take you back."
Having made up his mind, Qin Hao, looking solemn, took Qiao Jiaying back to the hotel, soon arriving at the reserved room.
The door opened gently; Qin Hao didn’t rush in, but looked at Qiao Jiaying with a faint smile: "Woken up a bit from the drinking?"
"Mm."
Qiao Jiaying’s face turned even redder. Actually, she wasn’t that drunk; however, the sense of safety and comfort from Qin Hao’s touch made her subconsciously continue pretending to be drunk.
Now that her lie was exposed, she was too embarrassed to know where to hide.
"Uh..."
With her head lowered, Qiao Jiaying’s voice softened, "Why don’t you come in and sit down?" The simple five words stuck in her throat.
Of course Qin Hao understood this girl’s romantic inclination, but he had already decided to go find Black Spade K later, so he intentionally played dumb: "Go in and get some sleep, big star."
"Alright..."
Hearing Qin Hao say this, Qiao Jiaying felt very disappointed, reluctantly breaking free from Qin Hao’s support, about to enter the room.
This farewell will surely make it difficult to see him again, right...
At the last moment, this thought suddenly popped into her mind, and not wanting any regrets, she resolutely turned around, stood on tiptoe, and lightly pressed her alluring lips on Qin Hao’s cheek.
The fleeting touch left a lingering sensation on his face, Qin Hao wore an odd smile, but the hotel door was already closed, just as Qiao Jiaying fled hurriedly.
"Ah, is this the price of being handsome?"
Qin Hao felt melancholy and lost; even though he got the advantage, he couldn’t be happy.
With regret, Qin Hao left the hotel.
Half an hour later, Qin Hao met Luo Jingwei at the agreed hotel.
They hadn’t seen each other for days, yet Luo Jingwei’s beauty remained striking, though her complexion seemed to have a relaxed air compared to before.
"How have you been these past few days?."
Qin Hao showed a warm smile.
He could tell Luo Jingwei was in good spirits, she must have sorted out her chaotic thoughts.
"Why ask that, do you think I would be endlessly sad?"
Luo Jingwei gave a mischievous smile, her comment clearly indicating her good mood.
Qin Hao raised an eyebrow and said with a faint smile: "It’s great that you’ve figured things out, Jingwei. My promise remains unchanged. You don’t have to worry about your future, I will always protect you!"
"Qin Hao..."
No woman dislikes sweet words, especially a sensitive beauty like Luo Jingwei.
Qin Hao’s resolute words made her instantly forget her worries, her face full of emotion: "I will always remember your words, forever!"
"That’s the spirit."
With the atmosphere harmonious, Qin Hao no longer held back, going over and wrapping his arms around Luo Jingwei’s waist, his thumb gently pressing on her navel.
"What are you doing!?"
Luo Jingwei’s body trembled; she lightly punched Qin Hao’s chest in shy protest.
"Cough cough, just checking to see if you’re healthy..."
Qin Hao kept the same strength in his hands but changed his tune: "By the way, have you seen Lu Zifeng in the past few days?"
Mentioning Lu Zifeng instantly broke Luo Jingwei’s previously good mood; her expression turned displeased: "I haven’t seen him recently. But Qin Hao, why bring up that awful person out of the blue?"
"Just asking."
Of course Qin Hao couldn’t tell Luo Jingwei the truth, otherwise explaining would be troublesome.
Not finding any news about Lu Zifeng left Qin Hao feeling uneasy.
After days of thinking, he was certain Lu Zifeng was the mysterious Black Spade K because whenever he met Lu Zifeng, the Jade Pendant reacted intensely.
No choice, since Luo Jingwei didn’t have any leads on Lu Zifeng, Qin Hao could only find a way himself.
He took out the Jade Pendant and injected his Inner Strength, but strangely, the pendant didn’t react at all.
"How could it have stopped working?"
Qin Hao didn’t look pleased; owning this magical Jade Pendant until now, it was the first time encountering such an issue.
"This Jade Pendant is so pretty, what’s it for?"
Noticing Qin Hao’s displeased expression, Luo Jingwei cleverly changed the subject.
At this point, Qin Hao didn’t feel like lying, so he directly stated: "This Jade Pendant is a sensing device; normally it can locate Lu Zifeng. But it’s not working now."