C69 Tonight Can You Choose Me??

Zhang Chen asked with a puzzled expression, "What trouble are you talking about?"

He had a nagging feeling that something was off today, yet he couldn't put his finger on it.

After a moment of contemplation, Lau Qingyue finally conceded with a sigh, "Never mind. Telling you now won't make a difference. You'll find out soon enough."

Zhang Chen remained silent.

If Lau Qingyue wasn't willing to share more, there was no point in pressing her.

He had intended to just go back and sleep, but unexpectedly, the car pulled up in front of the Hongtai Hotel.

Zhang Chen was taken aback. How did they end up here?

Lau Qingyue declared cheerfully, "Come on. You're hungry, right? I'd love to check out your hotel anyway."

With a resigned shake of his head, Zhang Chen got out of the car and followed her.

They quickly made their way into the hotel.

The waiter greeted them warmly, wearing a welcoming smile, and led Zhang Chen and Lau Qingyue straight to one of the private rooms.

Zhang Chen took a quick look around. It was the dinner rush, and the hotel was bustling with activity.

They were headed to the last available private room.

Once they had ordered their meals, the two settled into easy conversation.

Zhang Chen shared his plans.

With the pressures mounting—from his master's dying wish to the challenges posed by Ouyang Zhe, and now this new complication—expanding his business ventures was imperative.

Even though Su Mang's enterprises were thriving, they weren't truly his.

He needed to achieve something of his own to live without regrets.

Lau Qingyue wholeheartedly agreed.

"By the way, have you decided about the divorce?" Lau Qingyue asked abruptly, her eyes shimmering with anticipation.

Zhang Chen was momentarily taken aback.

His emotional ties to the Lin family had all but evaporated, leaving only his master's last wish.

After a pause, Zhang Chen replied, "If Lin Zhiqing agrees to a divorce, I'll proceed with the paperwork. If she's not on board, then I'll remain with the Lin family for the time being. It'll make it easier to step in if the Lin family ever needs me."

"Are you sure it's not because you're reluctant to leave your young bride?" Lau Qingyue teased, her lips pursing with a tinge of envy.

Her figure was alluring, her demeanor cool, yet now she sported such an endearing expression...

She was irresistibly tempting.

Zhang Chen quickly averted his eyes, stammering, "Of course not. I came here from the start to honor my Master's dying wish."

"I get it."

Lau Qingyue's response was subdued, her eyes betraying a flicker of disappointment.

Sensing her mood, Zhang Chen chuckled, "Fourth Sister, after all, it's my duty."

Lau Qingyue pouted, but her eyes sparkled as she teasingly inquired, "So, little brother, are you back on the market?"

"Something like that..."

Zhang Chen replied, feeling a bit uneasy. He had the sense that Lau Qingyue was hinting at something.

With a seductive smile, Lau Qingyue asked, "So, will you stay and keep me company tonight?"

Zhang Chen's heart raced.

"Fourth Sister, please, no jokes." Zhang Chen's face flushed with embarrassment.

Who could stand up to Lau Qingyue's allure?

"Don't worry, Third Sister won't be home tonight. It'll just be the two of us," Lau Qingyue said meaningfully, her gaze dancing.

"I..."

Zhang Chen quickly looked down, too afraid to meet her eyes, worried he'd be drawn in by her charm.

"Brother, I'm speaking to you."

Lau Qingyue's voice rose again.

She finished her sentence and lightly traced her finger over the back of Zhang Chen's hand.

Zhang Chen shuddered involuntarily.

This was torture!

"I need to use the restroom. Fourth Sister, go ahead and eat..."

Zhang Chen bolted from the private room.

Once outside, he took a deep breath, his cheeks burning.

Lau Qingyue was more challenging to handle than Su Mang!

In the restroom, Zhang Chen splashed his face with cold water, the heat subsiding considerably.

Meanwhile, a group of young men and women entered the hotel.

Leading them were a young man and a girl, both appearing to be in their late teens.

The young man was striking, with pink hair and a pair of gleaming earrings.

The woman's heavy makeup couldn't mask her exquisite features. Her large eyes, seemingly capable of speech, were overshadowed by the overdone cosmetics.

Sporting two ponytails, she was clad in a green top and shorts. Young as she was, her physique was remarkably well-developed. She was short in stature, yet her proportions were impeccable.

Approaching with a friendly smile, the waiter apologized, "I'm sorry, but our private rooms are all occupied. If it's alright with you, please feel free to select a seat in the main dining area."

Chewing gum with a dismissive air, the woman rolled her eyes in disdain.

One foot propped on a chair, the young man flashed a mischievous grin. "Little lady, do you have any idea who we are?"

The waiter, a hint of anxiety in his voice, insisted, "I'm afraid all our private rooms are taken."

Zhao Xingchun's expression turned icy. "I'm Zhao Xingchun. Fetch your manager," he demanded.

The waiter bowed her head, her body retreating to the corner as tears streamed down her face, yet she made no move to leave.

Mocking laughter directed at Zhao Xingchun began to fill the air.

Fists balled, Zhao Xingchun shook with fury. "Just wait until this place turns to trash!" he threatened.

With a swift motion, he slammed his hand onto a nearby table, flipping it over with sheer force!

The waiter, eyes squeezed shut, was too terrified to look. But when no sound of shattering followed, she hesitantly opened her eyes. To her surprise, a figure had appeared before her, his hand firmly holding the table in place.