Lin Mei understood Xing Zheng's meaning instantly.
This scoundrel!
Unable to contain her anger, Lin Mei bit his neck, only letting go after drawing blood, which somewhat appeased her.
Xing Zheng touched the wound she had inflicted. "You can't bite like that on Saturday. If it's ruined, no one will be able to satisfy you."
—
When Chen Qi returned to the private room, his colleagues asked, "Is Xiao Lin alright?"
Chen Qi replied, "She's fine, just tired and resting in the lounge. Oh, CEO Xing is back!"
Chen Qi stood up as Xing Zheng pushed open the door. "Is CEO Xing's suit handled?"
Xing Zheng said, "No problem. Has Miss Lin returned yet?"
Chen Qi answered, "She's still in the lounge. I just checked on her."
Xing Zheng chuckled, casually adjusting his shirt collar. "Manager Chen is very good to his girlfriend."
Chen Qi, puffed up with pride from the compliment, was about to brag and show off their affection when he noticed the fresh bite marks on Xing Zheng's neck.
Chen Qi was a rake, and he recognized the marks as recent.
Chen Qi thought, the rumors were true. Xing Zheng was quite the player, having been with countless women.
This made Chen Qi feel even more justified in seeking out other women. Successful men were like this; the more women they had, the more powerful they seemed.
—
On Friday evening, just before work ended, Lin Mei received a WeChat message from Chen Qi.
[Wifey, the bank manager wants me to go to C City tonight to finalize a client. I can't be with you this weekend.]
Lin Mei chuckled. "Finalize a client," more like finalize a woman.
She replied dismissively and then asked Lan Lan out for hot pot.
At the hot pot restaurant, Lan Lan was cooking lamb and gossiped with Lin Mei. "How did it go when you went to see Xing Zheng that night?"
Lin Mei replied, "Just like that."
Lan Lan pressed, "Did you really sleep together?"
Lin Mei blew on a tripe and said, "Yes." After answering, she put the tripe into her mouth.
Lan Lan exclaimed, "Damn, you slept with Xing Zheng, and that's your reaction?"
Lin Mei raised an eyebrow. "Then what reaction should I have?"
Lan Lan continued, "Xing Zheng! Do you know how many women want to sleep with him? Even knowing he dumps them afterward, they still flock to him."
"He dumps them after sleeping with them?" This statement piqued Lin Mei's curiosity.
"Yeah, rumor has it he never sleeps with the same woman twice," Lan Lan rattled off. "Also, he doesn't touch virgins."
Lin Mei: "..." Sorry, she ticked both boxes.
After saying this, Lan Lan realized the oversight. "Wait! It's your first time, and he didn't notice?"
"Never mind, that's not the point. Did you show him the video? Was he furious, wanting to kill that couple?"
Lin Mei replied, "He said they were both playing their own games."
Lan Lan countered, "That's what he said, but do you think a man like him can tolerate that?"
After eating some hot pot, Lin Mei felt her hair was in the way, so she found a hair tie to tie it up. "Anyway, he didn't react."
"That thing on your neck... Holy shit." Lan Lan was stunned. "Xing Zheng did that?"
Lin Mei: "..." Lan Lan gasped, "Holy shit, that's intense!"
Lin Mei thought for a moment and then told Lan Lan, "I think I used the wrong tactic. He really doesn't seem to care that his fiancée cheated on him."
Lan Lan, still in awe, offered Lin Mei a suggestion. "How about this? You go seduce Xing Zheng. You two can both cheat on his fiancée and that scumbag Chen Qi. You'll experience ultimate pleasure, a win-win situation!"
Lin Mei: "...Get real."
Lan Lan insisted, "I'm serious. Chen Qi can play around, why can't you? You play around too, and even more boldly than him. That's how you get your revenge!"
Lin Mei seriously considered Lan Lan's words. It did make sense.
Chen Qi had cheated on her, so why should she care about his feelings?
Besides, Xing Zheng was indeed a very suitable... exercise partner.
As Lin Mei was lost in thought, her phone received a text message from an unknown number.
[Don't forget tomorrow night. Also, you look good in black lace.]