Chen Dongyang's expression remained placid as he took her phone and texted her.
"Jiang Jing Tian, don't provoke me, or I'll make you pay later."
"What? Are you feeling unwell again? Need to use the restroom?"
"Exactly, I'm terribly constipated. This time, I probably won't be able to come out for an hour or two."
Tian Tian quickly sat up straight, pretending to be obedient, and pointed at his screen.
"Engineer Chen, I understand this part. Could you explain it to me?"
Throughout the afternoon, Chen Dongyang was kept on edge by her.
Finally, as work ended, Lu Huaijin announced a celebratory dinner, and everyone was excited.
They split into groups and got into Chen Dongyang and Lu Huaijin's cars, heading to the restaurant.
Apart from two staff members from finance and Tian Tian, the remaining dozen or so people from the studio were all men. Drinking and boasting were inevitable during the meal.
Chen Dongyang was exceptionally adept at socializing. Watching him navigate the room, clinking glasses and chatting with everyone, Tian Tian felt even more admiration for him.
The dinner, lasting two hours, concluded, and they moved on to a club.
Lu Huaijin had already arranged a private room, with a table full of liquor. Some people went to sing, while others sat down to continue drinking.
Suit jackets were tossed aside, sleeves were rolled up high, and the room was brimming with hormones.
The most common game in such settings was "Truth or Dare."
This was Tian Tian's second time playing, and she was familiar with the rules. So, when Lu Huaijin invited her to participate, she agreed without hesitation.
Slightly different from the first time, this game started with a spinner.
In the first round, Lu Huaijin was the host and spun the wheel, landing on himself.
Intending to impress Tian Tian, he chose "Truth."
The first question was: How many relationships have you been in?
Lu Huaijin thought for a moment and said, "Three."
However, everyone expressed disbelief.
President Lu was known for his charm and constant socializing at the company. With parties happening all the time, how could he have only had three girlfriends?
To prove his innocence, Lu Huaijin told them to ask Tian Tian.
"We're childhood friends; we grew up together. There's nothing about me she doesn't know. Ask her if you don't believe me."
Tian Tian smiled and said, "He's telling the truth. I even know the names of his three girlfriends. Do you want me to tell you?"
Everyone burst into laughter, letting him off the hook.
In the second round, Lu Huaijin spun the wheel, and it landed on a colleague opposite him. He chose "Dare," and according to the punishment on the wheel, he had to drink cross-cupped wine with the male colleague next to him.
Everyone roared with laughter.
After a few rounds, it was finally Chen Dongyang's turn.
Even though she had heard his story, Tian Tian was still looking forward to it. However, Chen Dongyang didn't let her have her way and chose "Dare."
Chen Dongyang spun the dare wheel and landed on a dance punishment.
Everyone was thrilled.
With Engineer Chen's seemingly abstinent appearance, they figured he wouldn't know how to dance and would surely make a fool of himself.
Immediately, someone thoughtfully switched on a very energetic song.
To everyone's surprise, Chen Dongyang didn't hesitate. He stood up and danced a cha-cha to the pulsating music.
His alluring movements and expressions astonished everyone, deepening their admiration for his charisma.
Especially Tian Tian, she had never seen him so flamboyant, dancing the cha-cha in a white shirt and black trousers…
Forgive her for the inappropriate fantasy that flickered through her mind. When she looked at Chen Dongyang again, her eyes seemed to be emitting stars.
After the dance, Chen Dongyang, as if deliberately trying to tease Tian Tian, spun the wheel with just enough force to land on her.
He succeeded quickly.
Tian Tian chose "Truth." The question was: When was the last time you kissed?
Everyone present, including Lu Huaijin, was immensely curious about this question.
Dozens of eyes were fixed on her. Tian Tian discreetly glanced at Chen Dongyang's face and said,
"How about I switch to Dare?"
"No, you chose Truth, so you must answer truthfully. Who changes their mind halfway through?"
Lu Huaijin, confident that Tian Tian had never been in a relationship, teased her.
"You wouldn't happen to have never kissed before, would you? And you're embarrassed to say? It's okay, it only proves your purity. What's the big deal!"
Kissing means not pure?
What kind of logic was that?
Tian Tian rolled her eyes at him. "If you believe it, fine. If not, whatever. I've answered, next."
Lu Huaijin muttered to himself, he had spent the entire day with Tian Tian. How could she have kissed someone?
This girl, she was so competitive. Just for a game, she was creating her own scandal.
Next, it was Tian Tian's turn to spin. Fatefully, she landed on herself.
She hadn't decided what to choose when Lu Huaijin started egging her on.
"Truth, truth! Your luck is so bad, if you choose Dare, it'll be something terrible. Choose Truth!"
Tian Tian, in defiance of him, retorted, "You don't believe me anyway when I choose Truth, so I'll pick Dare."
She spun the wheel, and the dare was: Drink cross-cupped wine with the person to your second left.
Uh oh, the person to her second left happened to be Chen Dongyang. She had to drink cross-cupped wine with Chen Dongyang.
Lu Huaijin's face immediately fell.
"I told you to choose Truth, but you insisted on Dare!"
Tian Tian was delighted and shot back at Lu Huaijin.
"It's just a game, and I haven't said anything. Why are you complaining? It's just drinking. Come on!"
Tian Tian rolled up her sleeves, raised her wine glass, and looked at Chen Dongyang.
The atmosphere in the room reached a fever pitch with everyone's cheers.
Chen Dongyang also stood up with his wine glass. With Lu Huaijin standing between them, his face a mask of displeasure, they exchanged an ambiguous glance and drank the cross-cupped wine.
The crowd's cheers continued unabated. Some observant individuals noticed that Tian Tian and Chen Dongyang looked like a couple and seemed increasingly well-matched. They suggested they kiss.
"You've already had cross-cupped wine; the only thing left is the wedding ceremony. Since our Engineer Chen is also single, why don't you two get together!"
"Get together! Get together!"
"Kiss! Kiss!"
Tian Tian looked at Chen Dongyang with a sly smile. Chen Dongyang, unconcerned, looked back at her.
Amidst the clamor, before Lu Huaijin could intervene, Tian Tian stepped forward, grabbed Chen Dongyang's collar, stood on tiptoe, and pecked him on the corner of his mouth.
"Ah!!!"
The atmosphere in the room instantly became even more electric, the screams almost shaking the roof.
Tian Tian let go of Chen Dongyang and sat back down, satisfied. She patted Lu Huaijin.
"Believe me now? The last kiss was one minute ago. Still curious about this question now?"
In Lu Huaijin's memory, Tian Tian had always been a well-behaved girl with strict parents. She had even been mocked by other socialites in their circle for being so grown yet still tied to her parents' side, a senior mommy's girl.
He never expected this girl to be so bold today.
Seeing that Chen Dongyang had taken advantage of her, Lu Huaijin was very displeased.
He took a tissue and wiped her mouth. "Sit properly. You get unruly when you drink too much. I think you shouldn't touch alcohol."