Chapter 17

17. Desiring to Catch by Letting Go

“I want to ~ enjoy the most beautiful scenery ~ watch the longest movie ~”

The neon lights flickered brilliantly, casting a dazzling glow that made the surrounding glass cabinets shimmer.

Wen Han, sitting casually on the stage with her eyes closed, humming a tune, suddenly opened her eyes and looked down at Qin Long.

She immediately furrowed her brows and turned her head coldly.

“Bro, have we got this girl?” asked a friend, hugging a new girlfriend nonchalantly.

Qin Long took a sip of his drink, still angry from his argument with Lin Xiaomei.

But when talking about Wen Han, he smiled slightly, “Almost there, she can’t escape my grasp.”

“Of course, our brother Qin is who?” The friends exchanged glances, “But this girl seems tough? It’s been almost a week, I thought you had already won her over.”

“Exactly!” Another friend leaned in, “Bro Qin, you wouldn’t actually fall for her, right? A woman with a child at around twenty… you wouldn’t have feelings for her?”

“Overthinking it.” Qin Long grinned, lighting a cigarette with his hand.

He sent Wen Han a look of affection, but continued speaking to his friends, “It’s just been a while since I’ve encountered someone so challenging, just playing around.”

“Oh~”

Everyone finally understood and started playing with dice.

But Qin Long gradually frowned, as if their words reminded him of something.

He never pursued a woman for more than three days because he wouldn’t give up an entire forest for one woman.

If he couldn’t win her, he would simply move on, because there were plenty of women. Moreover, he had never failed before.

But for some reason, Wen Han seemed to have captivated him like a spell, sometimes haunting him day and night, impossible to forget.

Was it because she was hard to catch, unattainable, that he cared so much?

Unaware that he had fallen under Wen Han’s charm, Qin Long fell into deep thought, his heart yearning to take her immediately.

“…Hmph.”

After finishing the song, Wen Han noticed his actions and guessed what he was thinking.

She left the stage, deliberately slowing her pace as she walked toward the dressing room.

“Three, two…”

“Miss Wen Han!”

Here she is!

Wen Han stopped abruptly and snorted coldly, “What is it?”

“Don’t be mad, I really didn’t mean that yesterday,” Qin Long approached with a cup of wine, “In my heart, you’re a good girl, truly.”

“Oh.”

Wen Han knew the strategy of “desiring to catch by letting go” and understood that he had taken the bait.

Now, she should not be proactive but rather “resist.”

She immediately turned and walked away, but Qin Long quickly caught up.

“Hold on!” He blocked her path, “I was wrong, okay? I had a bit too much to drink, so…”

“Drinking isn’t an excuse.” Wen Han exuded a cold aura from within, “Mr. Qin, I think there’s nothing more to say between us. After all, we don’t have any other relationship.”

“Are you jealous?” Qin Long’s eyes lit up, “Since meeting you, I haven’t had any other women. Those were just my friends’ girlfriends!”

Wen Han shook her head, “I’m not interested.”

With that, she entered the dressing room, leaving Qin Long standing there, troubled.

“What a damn b*tch, thinks she’s so special?!” he muttered, but his face showed a momentary panic.

A few minutes later, Wen Han put on a hoodie and came out again. She froze when she saw him, then hurriedly took a detour.

“Wen Han! Listen to me!”

“Mr. Qin!” At the door, Wen Han sighed helplessly, “First, we don’t have any relationship, right?”

“We…”

“So, you can say whatever you want about me.” Her eyes suddenly flashed, holding back tears, “Many people misunderstand me, not just you. I don’t care.”

She turned and left.

“Hold on! I really am sorry!” Qin Long ran out of the bar, “Wen Han… Miss Wen Han! I really like you, so how could I see you as a bad person?”

“Do you know?” Wen Han put her bag over her shoulder, suddenly emotional, “Every day for years, men say they love me, but does anyone really understand me? It’s my fault, I had a child so early… forget it, I don’t want to talk about this.”

“Wait!”

Hearing this, Qin Long was stunned, then immediately interrupted.

“Wen Han, I’ve never said sorry to anyone before, but today… I want to say sorry. I was wrong yesterday. I just wanted to take you out for fun, not treat you as a hostess.”

“It’s fine, I’m used to it.”

“Really! I mean it sincerely!” Qin Long looked guilty, “It’s all my fault! When I chat with you, I get excited, and I speak without thinking… Wen Han, I’m really sorry.”

“You…” Wen Han hesitated, then sighed deeply, “Forget it, I didn’t take it to heart. Besides, you’re a guest, and I was a bit out of line today.”

“No!” Qin Long shook his head immediately, “If you were out of line… it means you care about me, right?”

“I don’t know… I need to pick up my kid!”

Like a woman who usually indulges in pleasure suddenly encountering true love, she felt panicked and conflicted, unsure how to respond, fearing that her usual wild side might be exposed.

Wen Han avoided eye contact, hurriedly running away.

This time, Qin Long did not chase after her, instead silently watching her leave, revealing a strange smile.

“It should be about time.”

He frowned again.

“But I haven’t seen her drinking or partying excessively. Could she actually be more conservative? … Strange! What am I thinking? How could such a woman… Yes, I’m overthinking it! By the way, I wonder if she has a daughter. If she does, maybe in a few years I can try, I haven’t tried mother-daughter together yet! Hahaha…”

His desire for conquest intensified, and he grinned wickedly, even imagining the future scenarios.

…

“Phew—!”

At the corner of Qin Long’s gaze.

Wen Han leaned against the wall, exhaling the smoke from her mouth, then immediately coughed violently.

“Damn, I don’t understand what’s so good about smoking.”

She shook her head, tossed the cigarette butt into the trash, and glanced back at the figure returning to the bar, already planning her next move.

“So the woman just now was Lin Xiaomei? Looks like I need to find a chance to get her contact information.”

She smiled seductively and turned to head home.

Screech!

A car suddenly stopped in front of her, and the window rolled down quickly.

“Get in.” Su Zeheng removed his sunglasses and turned his head.

“Hmm?” Seeing him appear suddenly, Wen Han smirked coldly, “You are indeed a pervert.”

“I just wanted to talk to you about something and apologize.”

“Oh right!” Wen Han remembered something, “The check costs seven hundred yuan.”

“The check…? Oh right! Add your contact info, I’ll send it to you.”

“No need, just scan it.” With a flirtatious posture, Wen Han walked to the window and pulled out her phone, “Seven hundred yuan.”

“…Alright, it’s fair.” Su Zeheng smiled helplessly and transferred the money, “You’re quite peculiar. I offered to pay for your ride, but you refused. Now you’re asking for the check fee?”

“One thing at a time. I don’t like owing others, nor do I like others owing me.” Wen Han glanced at the amount transferred and put away her phone.

Su Zeheng quickly called out to her, “Can you get in the car now?”

“Stop imagining things, Uncle.” Wen Han glanced sideways, “Think you can get me with seven hundred yuan? Do I look like a naive schoolgirl to you?”

“I was just…”

“Alright~” Wen Han yawned, “If you really like me, I’ll consider finding you next time if there are no other men around.”

“No, I meant…”

Before he finished, the seductive figure had already disappeared, leaving Su Zeheng bewildered in the wind.

“Truly a witch!” His lips twitched, then his expression changed, squinting his eyes, “That scent… looks like the Recycling Station people have found her.”

He silently looked back at the bar, muttering to himself, “Is it part of the recruitment action?… Maybe there’s still hope for her!”