Night Fire Lingering

Chapter 251 Young Master Lou, You're Hurting Me

In China, many top students pursue their bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees consecutively, or go directly from their bachelor's to their doctoral program. The latter, like Wen Yan, graduated with her doctorate in three years at around 25; the former, like Jiang Xing, started school early and even skipped a grade, graduating with her doctorate this year at less than 26.

Gu Yueyue's face was grim, suppressing her anger as she slightly raised her chin: "Do you know who I am?"

There was also a hint of arrogance in his words.

She recently starred in a hugely popular TV series, which has propelled her into the ranks of top-tier actresses.

Jiang Xing smiled and said, "Of course I know, Miss Gu, you really are a typical example of celebrities in your entertainment industry."

"...What typical?" Gu Yueyue had a feeling that Jiang Xing was going to say something bad, but she couldn't help asking.

Jiang Xing smiled but didn't say anything, while the others already understood the unspoken message, and some even started to suppress their laughter.

What kind of typical example could it be?

A typical example of an uncultured person like 208?

Lou Qi looked down at the woman beside him, his affection for her evident.

How clever!

He's also quick-witted and eloquent.

He's not at all like the stereotypical rigid academic high-achiever!

No one answered her, but everyone else seemed to understand. Gu Yueyue felt embarrassed and looked at Jiang Xing with even more hostility.

She walked towards Jiang Xing, but as soon as she moved, Lou Qi stepped forward half a step and half-blocked Jiang Xing behind him, completely in a protective posture.

Gu Yueyue gritted her teeth and finally forced a smile, as if the unpleasantness from before had never happened. She smiled and said, "Young Master Lou, I just want to get to know Miss Jiang and see what kind of outstanding person has replaced me."

Jiang Xing glanced at Gu Yueyue again.

She guessed that Gu Yueyue was one of Lou Qi's exes, but she didn't expect Gu Yueyue to be so eager to reveal her identity. Wasn't this a declaration of war?

What's there to announce?

"Oh, did you see that? A PhD from Imperial University, this year's student representative, and an outstanding graduate of the city," Lou Qi said expressionlessly.

Jiang Xing: "..." No, why are you reading my resume?

Jiang Xing was speechless and embarrassed, and wanted Lou Qi to shut up.

"Hey, Brother Lou's showing off now!" someone teased.

Lou Qi smiled and readily admitted that he was just showing off.

"Aren't you going in?" Jiang Xing whispered to Lou Qi, interrupting his inexplicable and absurd behavior that was embarrassing her.

"Enter."

The group then went inside and took their seats.

A group of people immediately raised their glasses to toast Jiang Xing, calling her "sister-in-law" repeatedly, showing excessive enthusiasm and showing no regard for the feelings of Gu Yueyue, her former sister-in-law.

Lou Qi watched from the side until Jiang Xing had drunk a few cups, her cheeks were slightly red, and she was clearly unable to handle it, then he called a halt to the group.

"She can't hold her liquor, so she drinks with me."

Jiang Xing gave Lou Qi a grateful look and whispered, "Thank you... I'm going to the restroom."

There was a restroom in the private room, but Jiang Xing wanted to go out for some fresh air, and no one noticed that she had left the room.

Ten minutes later, Jiang Xing returned to the private room. As soon as he turned the corner, he saw Lou Qi and two young masters leaning on the railing outside, smoking.

Lou Qi had a cigarette holder between his thin lips as he tilted his head to wait for one of the young masters to light it for him; he was clearly used to being waited on.

"Brother Lou, is Jiang Xing the same guy who didn't know what was good for him before? But you still managed to win him over, Brother Lou is amazing!"

"Hmm." Lou Qi's face was blurred in the smoke, only his voice drifted over on the wind.

"Then we'll help you get her drunk, and you're still feeling sorry for her."

"Are you stupid?! If you get him drunk, how will Brother Lou have fun tonight? A little bit of alcohol is just for fun, but if he drinks too much, what's the difference between that and... you know... raping?"

……

Jiang Xing stood behind the corner, calmed her breathing, and closed her eyes.

Reason told her that she shouldn't be angry.

She approached Lou Qi with impure motives, but... but hearing these words still made me feel angry and heartbroken.

Why do I feel so heartbroken?

Because she discovered that Lou Qi was even less attentive to her than she had expected.

The tricks she used in the past, like playing hard to get and deliberately keeping him hanging, were actually completely ineffective!

She held little weight in Lou Qi's heart, being merely a plaything, and was far too insignificant for him to use Lou Qi against Ying Kaian!

……

A chill flashed in Lou Qi's eyes as he glanced at the person who had spoken.

The man felt a chill run down his spine, slapped himself hard, and acknowledged that he had misspoke. He then exchanged a glance with his companion, unsure of Lou Qi's attitude towards his new sister-in-law.

Just then, the sound of footsteps was heard.

Upon seeing who it was, the two young masters' expressions changed drastically, and they immediately went to look at Lou Qi.

Lou Qi held a cigar between his fingers, staring blankly at Jiang Xing, his face indescribably grim.

"Sister-in-law, when...when did you arrive?" one of them asked.

Jiang Xing didn't answer, but gave Lou Qi a forced smile before turning and entering the private room.

The two men breathed a sigh of relief, but seeing that Lou Qi's expression was still grim, they comforted him, "Brother Lou, she... she probably didn't hear—"

Before he could finish speaking, the door to the private room was opened again.

Jiang Xing came out with her bag and said politely and gracefully, "I have something to do. Have fun."

"Stop!" Lou Qi instinctively grabbed Jiang Xing's wrist, his eyes filled with regret and anxiety.

"Young Master Lou, I think Miss Gu is actually quite nice. She's beautiful, has a great figure, and is still devoted to you," Jiang Xing said calmly. "You're only interested in my body, and you've already gotten what you wanted. You resent me for not giving you face before, but now that I've been your girlfriend, isn't it time you dump me?"

“Jiang Xing, I…” Lou Qi wanted to say no.

He didn't say those nonsense words just now; he just... just didn't have time to refute them!

But there were people standing right next to him, and there were some things he couldn't say.

"Young Master Lou, you're hurting me." Jiang Xing looked at his wrist.

Lou Qi subconsciously loosened his grip, and Jiang Xing took the opportunity to pull his hand away, his wrist already red.

"Goodbye." Jiang Xing left without hesitation, without looking back.

If the goal cannot be achieved, then there is no need to continue contacting or maneuvering with Lou Qi.

But... if Lou Qi hadn't been there, how much longer would it have been before she could avenge her parents?

Hatred is the thing that people can't wait to get over!

Stepping out of the elevator, Jiang Xing slowed her pace. Reaching the roadside, she took out her ride-hailing app, hesitating whether to call a car.

She wanted to take a gamble.

Will the abandoned gambling dens catch up with them?