Cao Pengtian, whose psyche had been healed by the young monk's chanting, was also at this bar.
Cao Pengtian had already learned from Zhao Yunhai that it was Yao Lin's lover, Gu Tianfeng, who had plotted against him, and harbored resentment.
He had almost died without knowing why. How could Cao Pengtian not seek revenge for such a grievance?
Now that Gu Tianfeng was not by Yao Lin's side, it was the perfect opportunity for him to act.
Initially, Cao Pengtian had planned to reason with her first and then resort to force, to properly invite Yao Lin back. Now, however, the other party was being uncooperative and unappreciative.
Since you chose to use such tactics first, don't blame me for being impolite.
Cao Pengtian called the bartender over, stuffed five thousand yuan directly into the bartender's clothes, and motioned for him to lean in.
The bartender nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. It wasn't the first time he had done such a thing. It didn't matter who did it; women who came to bars knew what was what and shouldn't pretend to be innocent and pure.
Being able to earn money and make extra income was what the bartender liked best.
As for whether others were innocent or not, it was none of his business.
Yao Lin was starting to feel a bit tipsy. Her best friend, who had been bribed, saw the bartender giving her a signal and quickly called out.
"Bartender, come over, another glass of red wine."
"I don't want to drink anymore, let's go back. Tianfeng doesn't like me coming to places like this."
Even though Yao Lin's mind was a bit hazy, she still wanted to go back, and a trace of instinctive caution remained in her consciousness.
"It's okay, just drink this last glass, and then we'll go back."
Her best friend persuaded her in a low, ill-intentioned voice.
"No more, no more."
Yao Lin waved her hands repeatedly when she heard there was another drink. If she drank any more, she might get drunk.
"You've already called for it, it would be a waste not to drink it. After I finish, I'll take you back, and you can sleep it off. You'll wake up with a clear head tomorrow."
Her best friend couldn't let her leave. If she left, she would be in trouble. That person was a big shot, and she couldn't afford to offend him.
Thus, Cao Pengtian, sitting at a nearby booth, watched as Yao Lin slowly drank the drugged red wine under her best friend's persuasion.
"I... I really can't... Home... Take me home."
After drinking the drugged red wine, Yao Lin finally couldn't hold on and felt drowsy. The next moment, she slumped down and fell asleep.
"I'll take you home."
Her best friend whispered in Yao Lin's ear.
Yao Lin didn't know if she heard, but she vaguely grunted in her sleep.
"Done." Cao Pengtian excitedly watched the scene, licked his lips, and murmured to himself.
Of course, Cao Pengtian wasn't interested in women like this; he was attracted to married women.
What he said to Zhao Yunhai, he would do for Zhao Yunhai. Cao Pengtian was a man of his word.
Yao Lin, unaware that she was about to fall into wicked clutches, met this fate because she believed her best friend's treacherous words.
...
Meanwhile, Gu Tianfeng's side was surprisingly smooth. Gu Tianfeng put all these medicinal herbs into his spatial storage ring.
This was one of the good things he received from his beginner's gift package.
Excited, Gu Tianfeng watched his revenge points soar and his feet felt as if he were floating.
Because he had received instructions from Zhao Yunhai beforehand, Li Mingyi had been monitoring all of the other party's criminal activities and had not acted.
Zhao Yunhai came to the scene in person this time simply to observe Gu Tianfeng's abilities.
It was a pity, however, that Gu Tianfeng's abilities were still unfathomable. But he didn't know why the Gu family, with their immense wealth, would be short of such medicinal herbs.
Although Zhao Yunhai lost a batch of medicinal herbs, he also gained a lot of information, and some of his conjectures were verified.
First, Gu Tianfeng's purpose in doing this. Seeing how happy he was when he came out, was it related to his cheat?
Second, why was Gu Tianfeng targeting the Zhao family? Logically, the Zhao family and the Gu family were minding their own business and had no conflict.
Third, if Gu Tianfeng was the protagonist, then given his animosity towards the Zhao family, he was likely a reborn protagonist.
Therefore, Zhao Yunhai instructed Li Mingyi to act when the other party relaxed his guard after returning, and kill him if possible.
A gentleman does not stand under a precarious wall. Zhao Yunhai knew that the other party did not possess any inexplicable ability to kill directly, like a Death Note.
However, Zhao Yunhai had no intention of taking action himself this time. What were his subordinates for if not to be trained?
Were they for decoration?
No.
They were for use at times like this. Zhao Yunhai's favorite thing to do was to sit at home and wait for his subordinates to perfectly complete the tasks he assigned.
Upon receiving the call from Cao Pengtian that he had succeeded, Zhao Yunhai also decided to indulge himself.
After all, after spending a whole night sitting in a car, couldn't he indulge himself and have a late-night snack?
Moyú Hotel.
Zhao Yunhai emerged from the bathroom and looked at the woman lying on the bed, fast asleep and unaware of the danger approaching, with a faint smile.
This woman must be very important to Gu Tianfeng, likely one of the main heroines.
The more so, the more interested Zhao Yunhai became.
Sometimes, a sleeping woman was even more flavorful. Zhao Yunhai hadn't believed it before, but he found out after trying that it was indeed true.
The night passed. Gu Tianfeng called Yao Lin early in the morning, wanting to coax her.
Zhao Yunhai, holding Yao Lin's phone, looked at the listless Yao Lin lying on the bed with a playful expression.
"It's Gu Tianfeng's call, I'll answer it."
Upon waking and discovering she had lost her virginity, Yao Lin screamed hysterically and threatened to call the police and arrest Zhao Yunhai.
In response, Zhao Yunhai could only use force to subdue her, leaving Yao Lin completely without the strength to scream.
"Quick, give it to me."
But when she heard it was Tianfeng's call, she struggled to snatch the phone.
"So eager. Their relationship must be unusual. What would he think if he knew you were in my bed?"
Zhao Yunhai moved his hand away, looking as if he were about to press the answer button.
"Please, don't do this."
Yao Lin knelt on the bed, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably, her eyes red, pleading with him to give her the phone.
"How to say it, I don't need to teach you. I don't think you'd want him to know, right?"
The next second, Zhao Yunhai directly pressed the answer button and then turned on the speakerphone.
At this moment, Yao Lin felt as if her heart had turned to ashes.
But Zhao Yunhai said nothing. He placed the phone between them, gesturing for her to speak.
"Tianfeng." Yao Lin took a deep breath, quickly wiped away her tears, and forced a smile onto her face, though he couldn't see it.
"Are you awake? I'll come to your place to find you."
Gu Tianfeng had no idea he was wearing a crown of green laurels. At this moment, he was still thinking about how to coax Lin'er.
Yao Lin instinctively glanced at Zhao Yunhai and quickly said, "No need, I'll come to you. I'm at my best friend's place right now."
Hearing that Lin'er was at her best friend's place, Gu Tianfeng frowned and said, "I told you long ago that your best friend has too many hidden motives. You should associate with her less. Why don't you ever listen?"
In fact, Yao Lin already regretted not listening to Tianfeng's words, which led to her betrayal by her best friend and her own downfall.
Zhao Yunhai forcefully pulled her into his embrace, stroking her skin, which felt as if it could ooze water, so delicate and fair.
One had to admit, Cao Pengtian had good taste. And Zhao Yunhai had to admit that Cao Pengtian's preference felt really good.