19. Showdown of Masters
“Mom, look! One, two, three… take off! Wow!!!”
Inside the glass window, Wen Xiaoyuan was jumping happily on the trampoline.
Behind her, Lin Na also instantly revealed a bright smile: “Wen Han! Come over too!”
Wen Han helplessly shook her head: “You’re even more childish than Xiaoyuan! Forget it… be careful, I won’t come over.”
After saying that, she put down her iced coffee and glanced around while turning, using her peripheral vision to scan the surroundings.
The sticky note is gone?
She couldn’t help but speculate about Su Zeheng’s purpose and identity again. Sitting alone at a glass table outside the amusement park, she looked as cold and beautiful as a blue rose.
Not far away, a couple holding hands walked by.
Until the boyfriend was angrily pushed away by his girlfriend, the boy who had been staring at Wen Han suddenly snapped out of it and hurriedly chased after her.
Wen Han sneered but ignored him; she never doubted her own charm.
Ding! The phone rang just as the couple’s footsteps faded away.
She didn’t need to think, knowing it was another dog-licker trying to show concern.
But now she had nothing better to do, so she casually opened it and found it was Qin Long.
[I want to treat you to dinner. Would you accept my apology, Miss Wen Han?] He added a dog emoji to lighten the mood.
Wen Han’s lips curled: “This fish bites quickly.”
Instead of replying, she opened her social media feed and took a photo of Lin Na’s empty cup and her own together, posting it.
In less than two minutes, a group of dog-lickers started flattering her, with a few asking if she was dating someone.
Seeing them immediately post updates to catch her attention, Wen Han couldn’t help shaking her head: “Sigh! Men’s dignity is completely lost because of you people.”
She then opened the chat box: [It’s okay, I’m not really angry with you anymore.]
Qin Long replied instantly: [I feel terrible! And I’ve tried to meet you several times, but you never came out. I’m so pitiful!] He attached a crying dog emoji.
Wen Han couldn’t help laughing: “A grown man, still trying to act cute?”
But she understood that during courtship or flirtation, people often lose control, like they’re on hormones.
Looks like he thinks I’m already hooked.
Perfect, you’re also on my hook!
[But I’m still outside, it’s not convenient.]
[Are you with friends?] Less than a second later, Qin Long asked again, [I saw your social media post. Should she join us?]
[He] Wen Han typed with interest, [He has plans later.]
Did he get the hint?
[That’s perfect, I’ll drive over to find you later.] Qin Long smiled on the other end, [An hour from now?]
Wen Han fell silent for a moment: [Actually, there’s no need.]
“Actually?” Sitting in a luxury car in another corner of the world, Qin Long nodded, “Seems promising.”
[Alright, let’s say it’s settled.] Suddenly, he became assertive.
Wen Han fell silent for a moment and sent only an [mm], as if she were a shy girl, wanting to go but feeling embarrassed.
Having received the address, Qin Long finally felt relieved and confidently smiled.
“I knew it!” He put down his phone, then became suspicious again, “The ‘he’ next to the man? Did he type it wrong or… is the one with her actually a man?”
He suddenly fell deep in thought, his emotions and thoughts once again played with by Wen Han, unable to guess.
…
Half an hour later.
“It’s almost time.”
Glancing at her watch, Wen Han looked at the two people playing wildly inside the amusement park.
“Lin Na, Xiaoyuan is in your hands for now~?”
“Huh?” Lin Na, who was being ridden like a horse by the children, looked up, “Where are you going?”
“Somebody invited me. Then I have work tonight, so I’ll hand Xiaoyuan back to my mom.”
“Got it! You’re such a good mom!”
“Pfft!” Laughing helplessly, Wen Han got up and left the mall, “I’m doing this for Xiaoyuan’s sake.” She muttered to herself.
After bidding farewell to Lin Na, she slowly left the mall and walked onto another street.
This was the address she had just sent to Qin Long.
“Oh?” Just arriving, she saw the familiar Ferrari, slowing her steps.
“You’re here?” Noticing Wen Han, Qin Long turned around instantly, revealing his signature sinister smile, “This is for you, as an apology.”
Today, he wore a white leisure suit, holding a large bouquet of roses, which looked quite expensive.
Wen Han glanced at it and took it: “Mr. Qin, you don’t need to be so formal.”
“No way!” Qin Long shook his head, “By the way! You look very cute today! So… did you always lie to me?”
“Huh?” Wen Han was puzzled, “What did I lie about?”
“Your age!” Qin Long raised an eyebrow, “You’re only eighteen, right? Little girl?”
Damn, acting like an idiot!
Wen Han sneered inwardly but immediately blushed and covered her face, then walked into the passenger seat of the Ferrari under the gaze of many passersby.
…
The air was filled with elegant jazz music, and a neatly dressed waiter carefully placed delicate food on the table.
Wen Han shifted her gaze from the food to Qin Long: “Mr. Qin, this place looks expensive, doesn’t it?”
“For me… it’s fine.” The man across from her spread his hands, “You came here to accept my apology, that’s all.”
“That must have cost you,” Wen Han smiled slightly, accepting the wine poured by the waiter, “Um… I don’t drink much.”
“Do you rarely drink?” Qin Long frowned.
Doesn’t drink in a bar?
But she hadn’t seen him drink either.
But… isn’t that better?
If she got drunk, he could…
He suddenly shrugged nonchalantly: “No problem, just a sip. Besides, red wine is good for your skin.”
“Mm… okay!”
Wen Han rolled her eyes and raised her glass.
“Thank you for treating me.”
“Not at all.” Qin Long elegantly raised his glass as well.
…
As they drank, the night grew darker.
The restaurant dimmed, making the atmosphere more romantic.
After chatting with Qin Long for some time, Wen Han suddenly frowned: “Oh! It’s almost time for work! I forgot the time talking to you!”
“Hey!” Qin Long wouldn’t let her leave, especially since her words suggested she had interest in him.
He quickly stood up: “There are still dishes left, why don’t we take a break?”
“What…”
“Since we’re here, Wen Han, can you bear to leave me alone?”
Looking into his blinking eyes, Wen Han suppressed her disdain and sighed, “…Alright, I’ll talk to the boss.”
After a brief silence, she looked up again: “Alright.”
“To you.” Qin Long’s glass immediately raised.
Wen Han shook her head: “Another drink and I’ll be drunk.”
“Don’t drink too much, it might harm your body.”
With Qin Long’s words, Wen Han had to take a “polite” sip.
Ding!
Just as she put down her glass, Qin Long’s phone, which was facing downwards, rang again.
His phone had been ringing non-stop during the meal.
Wen Han guessed it was probably Lin Xiaomei, but she pretended not to know and kept pretending to drink, soon her face flushed red.
“Mr. Qin…” She seemed a bit tipsy, knowing she could start the performance now, “Do you want to pursue me?”
