Chapter 697 Helping Her

Although Xiang Wan couldn't figure out what was going on or how Lu Mingzhe knew about her entanglement with Director Qian, she felt relieved when he said that. After all, he was the child's father, and his presence always made her feel much more at ease. Xiang Wan booked a private room at their usual spot and arrived early to make preparations. As soon as work ended, Director Qian drove Lu Mingzhe there. Upon entering, Xiang Wan feigned surprise to see them both arrive together. Director Qian, with a forced smile, explained, "Hangcheng is a small city. Since we're friends, it means we have fate. Isn't it normal to run into each other?" "I find Xiao Lu quite interesting, and we get along well. I was planning to have dinner with him tonight. Do you mind?" Xiang Wan pretended to ponder for a moment with a troubled expression. "Since Brother Qian is so magnanimous, what else can I say? Let's all sit together." The three of them took their seats. Xiang Wan busied herself ordering dishes, drinks, and tea. She poured tea for both of them and exchanged pleasantries. Just as she was about to sit in the seat between them, Lu Mingzhe instructed her, "I suddenly want to eat braised lion's head. Go ask the waiter if they can make it and find a way to add it for me." Xiang Wan didn't know what he was up to, but she knew he had a reason. She agreed with a fake smile and walked out. Seeing her leave the private room, Lu Mingzhe moved to the central seat and whispered into Director Qian's ear, "I have something good here. After using it, she'll be completely obedient and listen to whatever you say. Want to try it?" Director Qian, working in a hospital, knew exactly what he was talking about. His eyebrows shot up, and his face lit up with excitement, "This stuff isn't easy to get. Where did you get it?" Lu Mingzhe chuckled wickedly, "She was with me before, and we used it every time. She loved it; it was so much fun." "Oh? You two already..." "We're adults, isn't that normal?" Director Qian suddenly felt a pang of discomfort. Thinking about himself, he had known Xiang Wan for months and had only held her hand. This man... He felt both jealous and disappointed, wishing he could pull Xiang Wan over and insult her immediately. "Since it's yours, why are you so generous, letting me have it today?" Lu Mingzhe said disdainfully, "She's nothing to me. I've been tired of her for a long time." "There are plenty of younger, prettier women out there. I just can't stand that she broke up with me first. What a waste. I want to vent my anger." With that, he pushed the hotel room key card he hadn't returned from his last visit to Hangcheng towards him. "The top floor, presidential suite. I've already prepared it for you. Brother Qian, do you still need to consider?" Everything was so perfectly arranged, what was there to consider? Xiang Wan was not someone worth cherishing! Director Qian chuckled and put the room card in his pocket. "We're brothers, don't worry. I'll help you vent your anger today." A waiter stood by the door, ready to serve them at any moment. It would be troublesome if someone saw them. Seeing him agree, Lu Mingzhe waved the packet of medicine in front of him. "Could you trouble Director Qian to guard the door for me? If anyone sees, it will cause unnecessary trouble. I'll be quick." Since it was for his own benefit, Director Qian happily walked to the door. He pretended to stand by the door playing with his phone, constantly on guard against outsiders entering. Lu Mingzhe poured the substance into Xiang Wan's cup and stirred it vigorously with his hand until it completely dissolved. Then, he swapped it with Director Qian's teacup. Xiang Wan returned quickly after ordering the dishes. As she pushed the door open, she was blocked. Director Qian held the door and looked back at Lu Mingzhe. Lu Mingzhe gave him an OK gesture, and Director Qian then opened the door. "Brother Qian, why are you standing at the door? You startled me." "Nothing, just going to the restroom." "Then please, go ahead. The dishes will be here soon. Go and come back quickly." Director Qian glanced back at Lu Mingzhe again, pretended to hold his phone, and went to the restroom. Xiang Wan sat back in the middle seat and took the opportunity to ask Lu Mingzhe what his plan was. "You don't need to worry. Just do what you need to do. Wait and watch the show." The restaurant was crowded, so the dishes would naturally take some time to arrive. Xiang Wan first invited Director Qian to have some tea. She intentionally tried to please him, speaking gently and sweetly. Director Qian didn't resist her touching him, which made him very happy. One cup of tea was quickly finished. She refilled his cup just as a waiter came in to serve the dishes. While Director Qian was endlessly confessing his feelings to Xiang Wan, Lu Mingzhe opened a bottle of wine, added something else to it, and sent it to Director Qian. "Since you two seem to have something to take care of, I won't be a third wheel here." "I'll toast you. Let's meet again another day. Thank you for giving me face today, Director Qian. I'll treat you next time." After Lu Mingzhe left, Director Qian, whose head was already buzzing, could no longer hold back. His greasy, fleshy face pressed close to her, "Wanwan, Wanwan, do you know how much I like you, how much I miss you?" "I was so heartbroken when you spoke to me like that a couple of days ago. I'm so happy to see you today, I'm so excited." "I've never felt this way about anyone before. Touch me if you don't believe me, my heart is beating so fast." His hand grabbed hers and placed it against his greasy chest. Facing his breath, which was as rough as a bull's, and listening to his passionate "confession," Xiang Wan felt like vomiting. But she knew very well that this guy's body temperature was too high and his heart was beating too fast. He had only drunk one cup of wine and was already blushing and flushed in the neck. He had definitely been tampered with by Lu Mingzhe. "Heh heh, is that so, Brother Qian~" "Yes, very much so! Wanwan, I can't help myself. I want to possess you right now, my dear. Just be with me!" "Brother Qian guarantees, I'm the most tender and protective of women. Follow me, and you'll be the happiest woman in the world!" Xiang Wan pretended to be shy with a fake smile. "Is that so, Brother Qian? Don't lie to me. If you say it, you have to do it~" "Of course! Of course, I'll do as I say!" Seeing that she was no longer refusing, Director Qian became bolder. He grabbed her hand and pulled her up. "Let's go, let's change places! Brother Qian will dote on you properly today!" Xiang Wan, who hadn't drunk anything, drove for the old man. The old man sat in the passenger seat, wriggling like a caterpillar, not wanting to wait another second. Xiang Wan found him disgusting and secretly sent a message to Lu Mingzhe, asking him what was going on. "Just bring him to the hotel. Use the excuse of taking a shower to string him along. I'll handle the rest." After getting out of the car, Xiang Wan draped Director Qian's arm over her shoulder, entering the elevator with him in a way that looked like they were embracing to outsiders. They went straight to the top floor. After swiping the card to open the door, Director Qian immediately lunged forward to kiss her. Xiang Wan pushed his greasy chin away. "Don't be in such a hurry. I've been busy at the site all day, covered in dust and sweat. Don't you mind the smell? I'll go wash up." "My darling, you're beautiful, who would dare say you smell? Brother Qian likes you immensely. You don't need to wash." "How can that be? This is our first time, after all. I must leave a perfect impression. I won't settle for less."