C7 Meeting Again

It had already been over half an hour past the scheduled time, and her phone had remained silent. It appeared the man hadn't snitched on her.

Lee Bingqian entered the restaurant, and a waiter approached her, asking, "Good evening, miss. How many are in your party?"

"I have a reservation."

Lee Bingqian provided the private room number, and the waiter escorted her, saying, "Right this way."

"Great, thank you."

Lee Bingqian tilted her chin up slightly and pulled out a compact mirror from her purse to check her expression.

Perfect. She was aiming for that untouchably smug look.

With a forceful push, Lee Bingqian swung the private room door open and entered, stating coolly, "Apologies for being late; traffic was a nightmare."

"Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Lee Bing...Qian!" She caught sight of the handsome man before her and her eyes widened in surprise.

Upon Lee Bingqian's arrival, Huang Wenyu immediately recognized her, and they both exclaimed in unison, "Why is it you?"

Recalling Lee Bingqian's mockery of him at the hospital, Huang Wenyu sarcastically shot back, "I've been wondering which woman could be 28 and still without a partner. Turns out it's you! Clearly, the men of this world aren't all superficial; a beautiful soul matters more than a pretty face."

He was ridiculing her! Lee Bingqian shot him a glare and retorted with a cold laugh, "I've also been curious about which man could be 28 and never have been in a relationship. Just yesterday, I was speculating there must be some embarrassing secret. Seeing you now, sir, it seems my suspicions were correct."

"Your condition..." Lee Bingqian glanced mischievously at his lower body and asked with a sly smile, "Is it cured? If not, I can take a look for you. Considering our acquaintance, I can offer you a discount of 20%."

"You... have no shame! I'm not ill!" Huang Wenyu snapped back in frustration.

"Of course, of course, you're not ill. Nine out of ten patients who come to me say the same thing. But don't worry, I'll help you restore your vigor!" Lee Bingqian emphasized the last words with a biting edge.

Huang Wenyu had spent the majority of his time in the military or on assignments, mostly interacting with other men.

This was Huang Wenyu's first encounter with a woman so brazenly shameless. He clenched his fists, suppressing the fury within him. "I ended up at the hospital that day because I was injured on a mission. Thanks for your concern, but I'm not sick."

And you know very well whether I'm sick or not.

Huang Wenyu thought this to himself, though he kept it unspoken.

After his hospital visit, Huang Wenyu had taken the time to reflect on that night's events. It was then he realized that Lee Bingqian, who had been fervently passionate, seemed off. It was as if she had been under the influence of some drug, her mind not entirely clear.

Had he not been so intoxicated that night, he might have snapped Lee Bingqian's neck right then and there. How else could he have fallen into her trap?

Lee Bingqian, observing his genuine demeanor, continued to probe spitefully, "Oh? So, you're cured now? Did the doctor mention any lasting effects? Why don't you share your current condition with me?"

A throbbing pain shot through Huang Wenyu's temples. Lee Bingqian's repeated jabs were too obvious to ignore. "You're not my doctor, so why should I disclose my condition to you? Besides, you're not still upset about last time, are you?" he asked, his brow furrowed.

"Not at all. I don't dwell on people who don't matter to me," Lee Bingqian replied with a twinkle in her eye. "Hey, you're not impotent, are you?"

Huang Wenyu's tension eased at her blatant attitude. "My standards may be low, but I don't just respond to anyone, like..." He trailed off, casting a sidelong glance at Lee Bingqian.

"Now, isn't this perfect? You despise me, and I'm not fond of you. I was coerced into this blind date by my family. You know what to tell them when you get back, don't you?"

"What? You were forced too?" Lee Bingqian asked, taken aback.

"Yes, I have no interest in older single women!" Huang Wenyu declared as he stood up. "Enjoy your meal; it's on me."

Before Lee Bingqian could utter a word, Huang Wenyu had already pushed the door open and stepped out. He paused briefly, casting a glance at the exposed skin on Lee Bingqian's back, and sneered, "How vulgar!"

"You..."

Bang! Huang Wenyu slammed the private room door shut, cutting off the stream of angry curses from inside.

"Argh! I'm so infuriated! Can you believe this guy actually criticized me for my age?" Lee Bingqian was seething with rage. She grabbed the ice water in front of her and took large gulps, attempting to douse the flames of her anger.

Huang Wenyu let out a disdainful snort and exited the restaurant. He could scarcely believe that this brazen woman was Lee Binglian's sister.