Chapter 74 - I like you

Following Lang Lin and the group inside, Wang Ming tried to stay close to her. Since he knew that Feng Jiayi wanted to get closer to her.

Walking behind her, Wang Ming and the group walked past two checks before finally getting into the bar. He thought inside the bar would be noisier, but on the contrary, the bar played an old time classic, Can Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley. Just loud enough for everyone to hear, but not so loud that it's uncomfortable.

The reputation of the bar really wasn't just hearsay. Not only did it look high class and fancy. The designer who designed the bar did a superb job, making it so people feel at ease and not intimidated stepping into the bar.

Wang Ming then saw a receptionist hurriedly running towards Feng Jiayi. It seemed like it wasn't his first time here, Wang Ming couldn't help but think if it was here he brought all of his targets.

"Vice president Feng! Did you have a great time last time? I heard you broke your record last time you were here! You got seven v.i.r.g.i.nities in one night!"

The receptionist clearly wanted to kiss Feng Jiayi's a.s.s, since he saw that the six other people he had brought were couples. So the receptionist thought he was just here to have some fun, not to hunt.

"What are you talking about!?I'm Vice President Feng but I'm a faithful man, I've never broken up with a woman, they always break my heart. What v.i.r.g.i.n.i.t.y? Are you a sicko?!"

Hearing Feng Jiayi scold him, the receptionist realized he had made a huge mistake. Trying to rectify the situation, he shouted.

"I'm sorry, Vice President Feng. I have a poor memory, I thought you were Vise President Fang, he's the man that has an obsession with v.i.r.g.i.nities. Once again I'm so sorry, please let me guide you to your tables. We don't normally do this, but I have a table big enough for all of you or else I can do two double tables and one triple table."

The receptionist had been in the game for a long time. When he said to bring the group to their table, Feng Jiayi raised his eyebrow slightly at him. Then, getting a nod from Feng Jiayi about the triple table, the receptionist hurriedly guided them to it.

None of them believed in what the receptionist had said, but they didn't pry. His business had nothing to do with them, though Ren Meng and Yin Yan also tried to vouch for Feng Jiayi's character.

Though what Wang Ming and the group didn't know was that there weren't any triple tables in the Tiger's bar. All tables were just enough for a couple.

Seeing the tables, Wang Ming and Lang Lin wanted to complain, but the receptionist told them that there were no other tables left and this was a triple table.

Wang Ming and Lang Lin wanted to take one of the double tables, but the tables got occupied by Ren Meng and Yin Yan. He Meifeng and Wan Ehuang couldn't do anything else, then flashing a sad smile to Lang Lin again.

Having no other choice, Wang Ming and Lang Lin seated themselves at the triple table with Feng Jiayi. Though Lang Lin sat at the farside of the table so Wang Ming was to her side while Feng Jiayi were further away on the other side of the table. Though since the table wasn't too big, she was still in reaching distance.

"Well, since we're seated at the same table, let's get to know each other more. I'm sorry if I intruded on your date and ambushed you, but I was just awed by your beauty, Lang Lin. I've never seen someone as beautiful as you, but I of course respect if you have a romantic interest in Wang Ming, then I will back off."

Feng Jiayi realized he needs to play the gentleman role now. If he was too desperate, then it would make Lang Lin's impression of him even worse.

"He's a good friend, but he's also the closest to a romantic interest I have."

It disappointed Wang Ming a little that Lang Lin didn't see him anymore as a good friend. But then they hadn't really moved past that line at all, so he didn't mind it too much. Though this meeting with Feng Jiayi gave Wang Ming a sense of urgency to secure Lang Lin.

If he didn't, someone could swoop in and take her away. Funnily enough, it was exactly one and a half month ago when Wang Ming thought that Lang Lin was way out of his league, but now he's on a 'date' with her.

Wang Ming felt like even though Feng Jiayi's words were him being courteous, it was pretty cleverly thought out. It accomplished three things, complimenting Lang Lin to rectify the view she has on him. To find out what his relationship with Lang Lin is an also show that he's a true gentleman.

"I'm a good friend of Lang Lin. But I won't hide this anymore."

Looking straight into Lang Lin's eyes with sincere eyes and pulling her hand into his, Wang Ming said.

"Lang Lin, I know this maybe abrupt. But I like you. I've always thought about you ever since I saw you for the first time. I will not lie, your beauty awes me, it's one reason I like you. Though if it was only your beauty, then there are a lot of beautiful women out there, it didn't have to be you. But your kindness and how understanding you are, that's what made me like you. I understand if you don't like me back, but I hope we can still be friends if you don't."

Lang Lin didn't know what she thought of Feng Jiayi, but one thing was sure, she didn't like him at all. He's just a hypocritical bastard.

Though she didn't expect that Wang Ming would confess to her like this, it made her fl.u.s.tered as she really didn't know what she thought about Wang Ming. Did she like him? Or was what she felt influenced because he had saved her? She just didn't know.

"I'm sorry. Wang Ming. I really don't know. I just can't say that I like you."

Wang Ming felt it coming, even though he felt sad as she turned him down. But it was something he wanted to get off his heart. If he didn't take this chance, then it would be his fault if someone snatched Lang Lin away from him.

"Don't worry. I understand it's too early. We've only known each other for one a few months. Maybe we'll discover mutual feelings further down the road or not. I'll still be your good friend!"

Feng Jiayi, who had been a third wheel for a few minutes, felt ecstatic when Lang Lin turned down Wang Ming. Then Wang Ming wouldn't have any reason to stay, and he could easily execute his plan. But Wang Ming didn't leave instead he kept talking with Lang Lin. They even told jokes to each other like nothing had ever happened.

Sighing, he realized that he would have to make use of Ren Meng and Yin Yan. Winking at them, he signalized for them to come help him. Ren Meng and Yin Yan would do anything for him since they depend on his word to get their promotions in his father's company. So he wasn't afraid that they would snitch on him.

"I think we should get some drinks, don't you agree Lang Lin and Wang Ming?"

"That's right, we're in a bar, a drink or two wouldn't hurt. You drink Lang Lin?"

Wang Ming didn't know if Lang Lin was a drinker or not, so he needed to ask first. As for him, he felt like getting a drink or two right now would feel good. Even though he said he's ok to Lang Lin, he still felt pain from being rejected.

Lang Lin didn't want to get a drink but since everybody was getting one including her friends, she felt it was inappropriate if she didn't get one.

"Ren Meng, Yin Yan get us all a drink each please."

This was it, everything's now set in motion. Though Wang Ming's still a headache for him, as he can't do anything with Lang Lin if Wang Ming's still there. He only has one shot if Wang Ming's someone that he can't bribe with money, then it would alarm Lang Lin.

Wang Ming and Lang Lin just kept talking while waiting for their drinks, completely ignoring Feng Jiayi. They didn't ignore him on purpose, but Wang Ming and Lang Lin just talked about topics that Feng Jiayi had no interest or any knowledge in which made it hard for him to interject their talk.

But luckily the Ren Meng coming with the drinks and putting them on the table saved him from the awkwardness. Grabbing the drinks from Ren Meng, he heard him whisper in his ear.

"The one on the right is strong laxative, the one in the middle is for you, while the one on the left has Rophynol. It's highly illegal so please be careful, but after she takes it, you can do whatever you want to her, she won't even remember it!"

"Lang Lin, Feng Jiayi kanpai!"

Feng Jiayi were still listening to Ren Meng when he realized that Wang Ming had taken two of the drinks. Which left the one on his right, which had the laxative. Hearing that Wang Ming wanted to them all to drink made him sweat. But if he didn't drink it, then it would make him look suspicious.

"3"

"2"

"1"

"Drink!"

Downing the drinks they all let out a sigh.