C135 The Annoying Woman Is Here!

Wang Yunan hesitated before addressing him, "Big brother."

Zhang Chen glanced at her, a flicker of surprise crossing his gaze.

He mulled over his thoughts briefly before instructing, "Answer the phone and put it on speaker."

Wang Yunan complied without protest.

Soon after, Lin Zhiqing's voice emerged, "Hello, I'm the one who asked for your number earlier."

Zhang Chen gave a nod of acknowledgment.

Realization dawned on Wang Yunan. She inquired with a courteous smile, "How can I help you?"

Lin Zhiqing's voice came through, tinged with hesitation, "I'm just wondering if your new home might need some renovations. I work with a construction company and I'm exploring potential opportunities for collaboration."

A moment of clarity struck Zhang Chen, and he grasped the situation!

Lin Zhiqing had been waiting to see who would purchase the property.

Wang Yunan waited patiently.

Zhang Chen nodded again.

With a soft smile, Wang Yunan responded, "I've only just purchased the property and haven't even seen it yet. Should I require your services, I'll be sure to give you a call."

Joy surged in Lin Zhiqing's heart as she expressed her gratitude, "Thank you so much. Please do call me if you need anything."

Wang Yunan ended the call.

A wry smile crept onto Zhang Chen's face.

Somehow, he had inadvertently become Lin Zhiqing's benefactor.

With a resigned shake of his head, Zhang Chen let the moment pass.

Shortly thereafter, Wang Yunan's phone rang again; it was Chen Dafu on the line.

Zhang Chen surmised that Chen Dafu's influence had expedited the process.

"Go ahead and handle the paperwork," Zhang Chen said cheerfully.

Wang Yunan was taken aback.

He was entrusting her with such a significant task?

It took her a moment to process, but then she replied with profound thanks, "Okay."

She still didn't even know Zhang Chen's name.

With a dismissive wave, Zhang Chen sent her on her way to complete the paperwork.

With that issue resolved, Zhang Chen felt a weight lift from his shoulders, though he couldn't help but regret that he hadn't managed it on his own.

He didn't dwell on it, though.

He was about to head downstairs for a bite to eat when suddenly, footsteps echoed from outside the door.

As he looked up, someone pushed the door open and entered.

Zhang Chen paused, taken aback.

The newcomer was clad in a black leather jacket and black shorts, which accentuated her alluring figure.

Her hair fell loosely over her shoulders, and oversized sunglasses hid much of her face.

Zhang Chen paused again, his brow furrowing.

The woman challenged him, "Don't tell me you don't recognize me?"

Zhang Chen froze.

Could it be Han Qiqi?

His eyes widened in sheer disbelief!

With a triumphant smile, Han Qiqi removed her sunglasses, "I was starting to think you'd forgotten me already."

Her sunglasses removed, her exquisite features came into full view.

Zhang Chen was taken aback.

Her outfit was less flamboyant now, her face bare of makeup.

Even her hair had returned to its natural color!

She looked stunningly beautiful.

Though young, she was as lovely as Lin Zhiqing!

Zhang Chen was speechless.

Annoyed, Han Qiqi rolled her eyes, "This is all your fault. What did you say to my dad?"

"He insisted on dyeing my hair back to black and banned makeup after I got home yesterday!"

Han Qiqi's frustration was evident.

Zhang Chen, too, was at a loss, his gaze clouded with perplexity.

It took him a moment to collect himself.

Seeing Han Qiqi in her understated attire stirred an odd sensation within him.

After a moment to compose himself, Zhang Chen finally looked away and asked with resignation, "Why are you here?"

"My dad insisted I come to find you. He wants me to take you back with me, to stay at our place," Han Qiqi replied with a hint of irritation.

Zhang Chen felt a growing sense of helplessness.

What exactly was Su Mang's role in all this?

Then Han Qiqi inquired, "Have you had lunch?"

Zhang Chen was momentarily caught off guard.

With the branch store opening soon, why hadn't he entrusted the entire hotel's design to Han Qiqi?

A spark of inspiration flashed in Zhang Chen's eyes, and he broke into a smile, "You haven't eaten? Perfect timing. I'll take you out for lunch today!"

Han Qiqi's brows knit together as she said earnestly, "You're definitely not looking for me just to share some good news!"

"Are you up to some kind of mischief?" Zhang Chen was taken aback. Could she discern his true intentions? "Me? Harbor bad intentions? I simply wanted to invite you out for a meal," Zhang Chen replied with an awkward smile.

Han Qiqi remained skeptical, probing further, "You're being this nice to me?" Zhang Chen, with a touch of annoyance, rolled his eyes and feigned seriousness, "If you're not interested in dining with me, that's fine. It'll save me some money anyway!"

That got Han Qiqi's spirits up as she grinned, "Exactly! I'm definitely joining you for a meal! You're such a penny-pincher, and now that you're finally loosening the purse strings, how could I pass up the chance?"

Penny-pincher...

Zhang Chen rolled his eyes again, clearly irked.

With a chuckle, Han Qiqi teased, "But since you're treating me, we can't possibly dine at your hotel, can we?" Zhang Chen, all smiles, responded, "Pick any place you like!"

"Deal!" In no time, they left the hotel behind as the evening sky darkened above them. Han Qiqi had driven there, so Zhang Chen hopped into the passenger seat. They sped off and, ten minutes later, came to a stop beneath the glow of neon lights.

Stepping out of the car, Zhang Chen looked up, his gaze flickering with confusion. What was she up to? Han Qiqi taunted, "Clueless, huh? This is where the young crowd hangs out!"

Zhang Chen could only shake his head in resignation. As he thought back to the hotel's design, he followed her lead into the venue. They were greeted by a deep bass that seemed to make the ground quiver. Inside, neon lights spun and music throbbed. Was this really a dining spot?

Zhang Chen's heart sank with helplessness; he just couldn't grasp the current youth trends. Han Qiqi, on the other hand, appeared right at home. They were ushered by a waiter to a window-side table where the noise made conversation nearly impossible. Ordering was a silent affair of marking items on the menu.

Once Han Qiqi had made her selections, she leaned close to Zhang Chen's ear and shouted over the din, "How about we hit the dance floor for a bit?"

Zhang Chen quickly shook his head and replied, "I can't dance."

"Don't worry, I'll show you how!"

With that, she grabbed Zhang Chen by the arm, pulled him to his feet, and led him to the center of the dance floor.

Zhang Chen inhaled deeply, the sensation was almost unbearable!

Could she really manage to eat in such a state?

Before long, Han Qiqi began to sway her body to the music's beat.

She was undeniably a sight to behold!

Zhang Chen had no choice but to follow her lead, gently swaying to the rhythm.

However, a moment later, Zhang Chen caught sight of a sleazy man next to him. The man had the audacity to place his hand on the lower back of his date and was slowly caressing it!

And to Zhang Chen's shock, he recognized the woman!