The atmosphere between the two parties finally eased.
Leng Jiaying took the initiative to introduce Yamamoto Chizuru to the two, "My boyfriend is an official member of the East Sea delegation and holds a significant position in the delegation. Therefore, I think it's best if we maintain a harmonious relationship."
This statement was directed at Chen Jinzhao, intended to make him hesitant to lay hands on Yamamoto Chizuru, fearing consequences.
Chen Jinzhao took a deep breath, contemplating when he could finally act and kill Yamamoto Chizuru to avenge his fallen comrades!
As a result, Chen Jinzhao didn't even register the pleasantries Leng Jiaying was speaking.
Yu Mengzhi also chimed in sporadically, it was evident she was making a deliberate effort to maintain a polite demeanor, the kind that was infuriating to witness. The same was true for Leng Jiaying. If any third party were present, they would clearly see the irreconcilable animosity between the two sides.
It was as peculiar as it could get.
Chen Jinzhao disliked this atmosphere and wished to leave as soon as possible.
Yu Mengzhi harbored the same thought. Seeing that half an hour had passed, Yu Mengzhi said, "Time is almost up. My company has a meeting to attend tonight. Please enjoy yourselves, we'll be leaving now."
"Let's meet again another day."
Leng Jiaying turned to look at Yamamoto Chizuru, seeking his opinion.
Yamamoto Chizuru smiled and said, "It seems Ms. Yu dislikes dining with us. In that case, I won't force you. Let's finish this drink, and then we'll part ways."
Leng Jiaying poured wine into four cups.
Just as Yu Mengzhi raised her glass, Chen Jinzhao stopped her hand. "I apologize, my girlfriend cannot drink alcohol, and she has to drive home later. I'll drink with you all."
Just as Leng Jiaying was about to say something, Yamamoto Chizuru raised his hand to signal her to remain silent. "Heh heh, then we won't trouble Ms. Yu. It's my honor to have a drink with Mr. Chen."
The three clinked glasses and drank them all in one go.
Seeing this, a hint of triumph flashed in Yamamoto Chizuru's eyes. The plan was more than halfway successful; now, they just had to wait for the show to begin.
Chen Jinzhao's face turned an odd shade of red after drinking the wine.
There was something in the wine!
No!
Chen Jinzhao quickly calmed down, shaking his groggy head. It shouldn't be the wine. He took a deep breath and finally realized that the fragrance in the air was peculiar.
There was something wrong with the incense burner.
The alcohol was likely meant to accelerate the diffusion of the drug, making Chen Jinzhao lose control.
Yamamoto Chizuru asked with feigned concern, "Oh dear, Mr. Chen, why does your face look so strange? Is something wrong?"
Prompted by him, Yu Mengzhi also noticed Chen Jinzhao's abnormality and quickly asked, "Jinzhao, why is your face so red? How are you feeling now? What should I do next?"
Chen Jinzhao rubbed his temples, thinking, "I still underestimated the character of those in the East. They dare to poison me in front of me. I wonder how Ms. Yu is doing. Is she also affected like me? After all, she also inhaled the fragrance in the air."
In reality, he was fine; he was more worried about Yu Mengzhi's situation.
After Yu Mengzhi finished asking, she also began to feel a sense of heat. This feeling was similar to when Su Jinghui had drugged her last time, so Yu Mengzhi quickly understood what was happening.
She turned and glared at Leng Jiaying. Chen Jinzhao shook his head at this moment. "I'm fine, just a little dizzy. Ms. Yu, are you alright?"
Yu Mengzhi averted her gaze. "I'm fine too..."
Leng Jiaying chuckled. "You say you're fine, but your faces are so red. Why don't you rest for a while? You're not in a state to drive now; it's dangerous."
Yamamoto Chizuru echoed her sentiment.
Yu Mengzhi quickly looked at Chen Jinzhao. Their eyes met, and they both tacitly understood each other's thoughts.
First, they needed to calm down and suppress their inner impulses as much as possible! Second, they either needed to find a way to counter Yamamoto Chizuru or find a way to escape. However, Chen Jinzhao's limbs were weak, and he couldn't muster any strength, let alone subdue Yamamoto Chizuru.
Yu Mengzhi took a deep breath and decided to confront Leng Jiaying directly!
"Leng Jiaying, what did you put in that incense burner? Did you drug us?"
Faced with Yu Mengzhi's questioning, Leng Jiaying put on an innocent expression. "Mengzhi, what nonsense are you spouting? How could I be that kind of person? If I had tampered with the incense burner, why aren't Yamamoto and I affected?"
"Do you really think of me as such a petty person?"
"You underestimate me too much!"
Yamamoto Chizuru smiled slightly, everything was within his control.
The incense burner had indeed been tampered with by them. The burning incense contained a certain prohibited drug that could stimulate certain desires while also causing weakness in the limbs of those who inhaled it!
Under the catalysis of alcohol, it would also accelerate the drug's diffusion.
Earlier, Yamamoto Chizuru and Leng Jiaying had taken the antidote, so they had developed resistance and were not significantly affected.
On the other hand, Chen Jinzhao and his companion...
Yamamoto Chizuru watched everything unfold, thinking his plan was about to succeed.
When Chen Jinzhao could no longer endure it, he would have Leng Jiaying "serve" him to appease Chen Jinzhao. Halfway through, Yamamoto Chizuru would then call the Chinese police, accusing Chen Jinzhao of forcing his girlfriend to do those things. Given Yamamoto Chizuru's special status, if he were to stir up trouble and fan the flames—for example, by revealing Chen Jinzhao's hidden identity through the media—he could definitely ruin Chen Jinzhao!
As for Yu Mengzhi, she would be left for Yamamoto Chizuru to enjoy, thus making her his puppet.
Killing two birds with one stone, why not?
Leng Jiaying walked into the private room and gently locked the door, smiling at the two. "Please rest for a while longer. Yamamoto and I will escort you home safely."
Chen Jinzhao kept taking deep breaths, while Yu Mengzhi was starting to lose her composure, leaning on his shoulder. "Jinzhao, I don't think I can hold on much longer. I feel so hot right now."
"Mengzhi, hold on a little longer. I'll have Shangguan Yu'an come pick us up," Chen Jinzhao said.
He opened his phone and found that the signal was blocked.
Now, it was truly a case of calling out to heaven and earth with no response, feeling like castaways on a deserted island.
Yamamoto Chizuru looked at the two with a smile. This was an opportunity he had painstakingly created, so how could he not have considered this? The reason he didn't act directly was that Yamamoto Chizuru was naturally cautious and didn't want to give Chen Jinzhao any leverage before things were irreversible.
Who knew if Chen Jinzhao was faking it?
Chen Jinzhao felt a surge of irritation. He was waiting for Yamamoto Chizuru to make the first move, so he would have a justifiable reason to act!
Otherwise, it would be difficult to fight his way out!
Seeing that Yu Mengzhi beside him was increasingly unable to resist, he stood up and pulled her towards the exit. Leng Jiaying blocked the doorway, refusing to move, confident that Chen Jinzhao wouldn't act at this moment.
"Get out of the way!"
Chen Jinzhao was not polite.
Leng Jiaying stood her ground. Chen Jinzhao had reached his limit and said coldly, "If you don't move, you're forcing me to act!"
"Try laying a hand on me? There are surveillance cameras in this room. If you act, I guarantee that recording will spread rapidly across the internet. Then, let's see how you'll handle it," Leng Jiaying taunted.
Furthermore, Leng Jiaying was Yamamoto Chizuru's girlfriend. If the matter escalated, it would have negative repercussions for China.
Although not as perfect as Yamamoto Chizuru's plan, it was still a decent outcome.
Chen Jinzhao's eyes blazed with fury as he stared fixedly at Leng Jiaying. She indeed felt the terrifying pressure emanating from Chen Jinzhao, so much so that she dared not meet his gaze.
What should he do now?
Chen Jinzhao looked at Yu Mengzhi, who was struggling more and more, and hardened his heart!
If he couldn't even protect his own woman, what was the point of his military uniform? He had once promised to protect Yu Mengzhi and keep her from harm. Now was the time to fulfill that promise.
Chen Jinzhao whispered into Yu Mengzhi's ear, "Hold on a little longer, I'll take you home immediately."
Yu Mengzhi responded weakly with a hum.
Before Leng Jiaying could even let out a laugh, Chen Jinzhao said sternly, "I'll give you ten seconds. If you still don't move, I promise you'll regret this decision."
He was serious!
Leng Jiaying sensed Chen Jinzhao's resolve and felt a pang of unease.
Being stared at by the Candle Dragon's Eyes would make anyone tremble!
However, Leng Jiaying quickly regained her composure. If she could force Chen Jinzhao to act, it would be a great outcome for her. Why should she be afraid?
"Alright."
"Then go ahead and act. I'm looking forward to it."