Chapter 306: Don’t Be Stupid
"I’m fine. I’m sorry."
Zhu Yuehua knew her stunt today had probably achieved nothing—in fact, it had likely backfired. No matter how reluctant she was to accept it, she could only retreat to the side and try to minimize her presence.
Since Zhu Yuehua was no longer making a scene, the others couldn’t be bothered with her and quickly turned their attention elsewhere.
Lu Yunfeng and Fu Yang’s game was nearing its end. Qin Sitong watched intently, growing tense.
"You look so tense. Do you even understand what’s happening?"
Fu Ze teased as he stood beside Qin Sitong.
"I do now. I just looked up the rules on my phone."
To prove she was telling the truth, Qin Sitong even unlocked her phone and showed him her search history.
’When in doubt, just ask the web. There’s an answer for everything.’
"In that case, tell me, who has the better chance of winning right now?"
Fu Ze nonchalantly moved closer to Qin Sitong. He reached his arm out behind her, making it look from a distance as if he were holding her, though in reality, there was no physical contact between them at all.
"Ummm... I think Lu Yunfeng has a better chance."
"Lu Yunfeng has been incredibly steady from the start; he’s barely made any mistakes."
"Compared to Fu Yang, he’s much more composed."
Fu Ze glanced at Lu Yunfeng, then at Fu Yang, his thin lips pressing together slightly.
"Woohoo! Your referee hereby declares that the winner of this match is—Lu Yunfeng!"
Lu Yunfeng cleared the table with his final shot, and Li Yue Xuan cheered, immediately announcing the result.
As for Qin Sitong, her eyes lit up since she had guessed the outcome correctly, and she began to cheer along as well.
"Want to see me play a game?"
Fu Ze bent down slightly, leaning closer to Qin Sitong.
When Qin Sitong turned her head, she realized just how close she and Fu Ze were and instinctively took a step back.
"What?"
"Nothing. Do you want to play? I can teach you."
Fu Ze had originally wanted to play a game for Qin Sitong to see, to show her who the more skilled player was.
But on second thought, he changed his mind.
However, Qin Sitong clearly hadn’t caught on to his change of pace, confused as to how this had suddenly turned into a lesson.
"I’ve never played before. Is that okay?"
It was Qin Sitong’s first time encountering pool, and she was a little afraid that she wouldn’t be able to learn and would end up wasting Fu Ze’s time.
"It’s fine. Everyone starts as a beginner. I’m sure you can do it."
With just a look from Fu Ze, Lu Yunfeng and the other two tactfully moved to a different area.
If they couldn’t play pool, they had other activities they could do.
Qin Sitong, however, felt a bit embarrassed. They had been here first, and now it seemed they were being forced to switch to a different activity because of her.
Fu Ze personally stepped up to rack the balls and then chose a cue for Qin Sitong.
Yun Zijin and Lu Yunque were sitting on the sofa, originally just making idle conversation, but it wasn’t long before Yun Zijin noticed Fu Ze’s wolfish ambitions.
"Fu Ze has ill intentions toward our Tongtong!"
Qin Sitong was too caught up in the situation to see clearly, but Yun Zijin, as an outsider, could see it all plainly.
Lu Yunque coughed awkwardly a couple of times. "Fu Ze isn’t that kind of playboy. Since he’s taking action, he must be serious."
As his good friend for many years, Lu Yunque still put in a few good words for Fu Ze.
"Hmph. If he dares to deceive our Tongtong, just watch how I’ll deal with him."
"I’ll keep an eye on him."
Lu Yunque didn’t want Yun Zijin to hold a grudge against him because of Fu Ze.
So, he decided that after the party ended, he would go and give Fu Ze a serious warning.
Qin Sitong had no idea that her interaction with Fu Ze was being watched by everyone in the private room.
Even by the time the party ended that night, after everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, she hadn’t noticed a thing.
The group came out of the private room. Yun Zijin’s and Qin Sitong’s cheeks were flushed from drinking.
The two close friends supported each other, stumbling as they walked. If Lu Yunque and Fu Ze hadn’t been watching them, who knows how many times they would have fallen.
Lu Yunque and Fu Ze exchanged a look. "One each. Get them home safe."
"I don’t know where she lives."
At that moment, Fu Ze felt a bit envious of Lu Yunque.
’There’s a big difference between being in a confirmed relationship and just getting to know someone.’
"She should be living in the school dorms."
She hadn’t officially graduated yet. He had also heard Yun Zijin mention Qin Sitong a few times, so he knew a little bit about her.
"At this hour, she probably can’t get into the school dorms, right?"
Fu Ze felt a headache coming on. He couldn’t just take her to his own place.
"Let’s take them both to Xingyu Mansion."
"The housekeeper at Xingyu Mansion will be there and will definitely know how to get them settled."
"Alright."
Fu Ze had no objection to Lu Yunque’s suggestion.
However, Su Mengyao and the other two girls were still waiting. Lu Yunque frowned slightly.
"I’ll take her."
Sheng Yang pointed at Su Mengyao, volunteering for the task.
That left Zhu Yuehua and Cheng Yushu, but for a long while, no one stepped up to take them.
"Um, the three of us can go back together. You don’t have to trouble yourselves."
Su Mengyao knew it was unlikely the men would offer to take Zhu Yuehua and Cheng Yushu home, but she didn’t feel comfortable letting them go back by themselves.
In the end, she had no choice but to give up the chance to be alone with Sheng Yang and go home with them.
Just then, Creach stepped out of the elevator. Seeing them discussing who would take whom home, he proactively stepped forward. "If you two ladies don’t mind, I can arrange for someone to take you home."
Creach only made this suggestion on account of them having come with Yun Zijin.
The smiles on Zhu Yuehua’s and Cheng Yushu’s faces were a bit forced, but they knew if the stalemate continued, they would only be embarrassing themselves.
"Okay, thank you, Manager Creach."
Knowing he was the general manager of Yungong No. 1, Zhu Yuehua and Cheng Yushu didn’t dare to show their displeasure, no matter how unhappy they felt.
If their families received unfair treatment at Yungong No. 1 because they had offended Manager Creach, they would become a disgrace to their families.
Many business partners liked to dine at Yungong No. 1. If the conversation went well, the contract was practically a done deal.
"Since that’s all settled, everyone head back. Text us when you get home safe."
Lu Yunque didn’t consider that Zhu Yuehua and Cheng Yushu didn’t even have their contact information, so there was no way for them to report their safe arrival.
Lu Yunque secured the unruly figure in his arms—who had started acting up from the alcohol—and carried her toward the elevator like a child.
Fu Ze, for his part, swept Qin Sitong up into a princess carry and followed behind Lu Yunque.
When Lu Yunque reached the entrance carrying Yun Zijin, Zero One had already pulled the car around and was waiting by its side.
This was Lu Yunque’s first time inside Yun Zijin’s Randomly Spend business van, and he immediately noticed the unusual interior.
He didn’t dwell on it, though, and simply held her tight in his arms to keep her from squirming.
"Mmm... where is this?"
"In the car. We’re on our way home now."
"The car? Home!"
"Mhm, home."
Lu Yunque patted Yun Zijin’s back, just hoping she would settle down a bit.
Fortunately, although Yun Zijin was having a drunken fit, she quickly fell asleep.
Lu Yunque held her in his arms, not changing his position the entire time.
By the time they got out of the car, half his body was numb.
The slightest movement felt like being pricked by needles.