Free Web NovelChapter 139: Chapter 139: Sheng Tian
"Of course you can. I can’t promise much else, but I definitely have enough money to treat you to meals."
Of course, Yun Zijin knew Qin Sitong was just kidding, but her own offer was genuine.
Qin Sitong had helped her a great deal during their three years at Dijing University. Now that Yun Zijin had the means, she certainly didn’t mind providing her friend with whatever help was within her power.
"Haha, maybe not. But I will seriously consider what you said about the milk tea shop."
It was only today that Qin Sitong had finally come to realize the disparity between her and Yun Zijin.
If she couldn’t keep pace with Yun Zijin, their relationship would very likely face problems in the future.
After all, if they spent a lot of time together, the massive difference in their financial status might become an issue. She couldn’t even predict whether her own mindset would become unbalanced over time.
Yun Zijin wasn’t in a rush. In any case, she had all the time in the world and could afford to wait.
*
Lu Yunque had called Yun Zijin yesterday to invite her to dinner, and at 2:00 p.m., she received the address from him.
It was a place called Zhuquan Villa. This was the first Yun Zijin had ever heard of it, but since Lu Yunque was the one who chose it, she didn’t think too much about it.
They had agreed to meet at 5:00 p.m., so Yun Zijin set out from Jade Lake at 3:30 p.m.
However, before her car had even left the grounds of Jade Lake, Zero One noticed they were being followed.
Yun Zijin glanced in the rearview mirror and saw the Porsche 718 Spyder RS behind them.
’Honestly, I’m genuinely curious sometimes. How has someone as brain-dead as Xia Jiajiao managed to live this long without getting into serious trouble?’
’If you’re going to tail someone, at least use a more low-key car.’
’And has she forgotten? Back at the hot pot restaurant in Q City, she told me herself that Zhang Yiqin bought her a Porsche 718 Spyder RS.’
"Just lose her. Don’t pay her any mind."
Whatever Xia Jiajiao’s objective was, Yun Zijin couldn’t be bothered to care.
"Copy that!"
Zero One’s voice crackled in her earpiece.
Yun Zijin hit the gas, and the distance between her and the Randomly Spend-brand nanny van quickly widened.
Meanwhile, Xia Jiajiao’s Porsche 718 Spyder RS was intercepted by the Randomly Spend nanny van and quickly lost sight of the Ferrari Enzo Yun Zijin was driving.
After the Ferrari Enzo rounded a corner, the Randomly Spend nanny van ditched Xia Jiajiao’s car. It accelerated, weaving nimbly through the dense traffic, overtaking one car after another, and successfully left the Porsche 718 Spyder RS far behind.
Five minutes later, the Randomly Spend nanny van reappeared behind Yun Zijin’s Ferrari Enzo, maintaining the same constant distance as before.
Just as she was approaching Zhuquan Villa, Yun Zijin’s phone rang.
Yun Zijin answered the call.
"Hello?"
"Zijin? Where are you? You need a membership to get into the villa. Give me a call when you arrive, and I’ll come out to get you."
Lu Yunque’s voice carried a gentleness rarely heard in him. Beside him, Fu Ze and the others couldn’t bear to look.
"I’m almost there. I can already see the entrance to the villa."
’Another members-only place. Ever since I got Randomly Spend, it seems like everywhere I go is exclusive.’
Yun Zijin found it a little incredible herself.
"Okay, I’m coming out to get you now."
"Alright, I’m hanging up now. I’m driving."
After saying that, Yun Zijin hung up and drove to the entrance of Zhuquan Villa, where a valet immediately approached.
Yun Zijin handed the keys to him and led Zero One and her other bodyguards through the entrance of Zhuquan Villa.
Just as she walked in, she saw Lu Yunque coming out from inside.
"Lu Yunque!"
Lu Yunque saw her too. His eyes lit up, and he quickened his pace toward her.
A staff member who had been about to ask Yun Zijin for her membership card tactfully retreated.
"It’s not even 5:00 yet. You all got here so early? I’m not the last one to arrive, am I?"
Yun Zijin didn’t like to keep people waiting.
"Don’t worry about it, we just got here ourselves. Only a few minutes before you.
Come on, I’ll take you to our courtyard."
Zhuquan Villa was divided into many courtyards, each one isolated from the next, providing excellent privacy for the guests.
Yun Zijin nodded and followed behind Lu Yunque.
It wasn’t a long walk before they arrived.
Inside the courtyard were Fu Ze, Sheng Hao, and Li Yuexing. In addition to them, there were two young women Yun Zijin had never seen before.
Yun Zijin glanced at Lu Yunque, a little puzzled.
"Hi, I’m Fu Li, Fu Ze’s cousin."
"Sheng Tian."
Yun Zijin smiled faintly. "Hello, I’m Yun Zijin."
"Okay, okay, we’re all friends here. Let’s skip the formal introductions.
Since we’re all here, let’s go with the usual tradition! A fishing contest! We’ll judge by the weight of the first fish each of us catches. Whoever’s is the lightest pays for today’s bill!"
Li Yuexing was the type who loved watching drama and wasn’t afraid to stir the pot. He could tell at a glance that the atmosphere between the three women was a little off, but this only seemed to make him more excited.
Yun Zijin had never fished before, but she was fine with the wager, so she had no objections to the competition.
"Have you ever fished before, Miss Yun?"
Sheng Tian walked over to Yun Zijin’s side, asking with feigned casualness.
"No."
Just then, Lu Yunque came over with two fishing rods, one in each hand.
Sheng Tian’s eyes lit up when she saw Lu Yunque. Noticing the extra fishing rod in his hand, her smile grew even wider.
"Brother Yun Que..."
But Lu Yunque walked right past her and handed the fishing rod to Yun Zijin.
"This is the rod I usually keep here. Why don’t you try it? If it doesn’t feel right, I can have the villa staff get you a new one."
Zhuquan Villa was a recreational resort opened as a partnership between Lu Yunque, Sheng Hao, Fu Ze, and Li Yuexing. This particular courtyard was their own exclusive, private space.
Since they often came here to hang out whenever they had free time, the fishing contest was their classic event. Each of them kept at least eight or ten rods here.
Sheng Hao walked over to Sheng Tian’s side, holding two fishing rods.
"Here," he said. "I’m your big brother. Of course I’m the one to get your rod."
Of course, Sheng Hao knew about Sheng Tian’s feelings for Lu Yunque, but he also understood that Lu Yunque had absolutely no interest in her whatsoever.
Heck, he only remembered Sheng Tian because she was his cousin. Counting the times they’d met, it really wasn’t that many.
He had brought Sheng Tian along this time precisely so she could see Lu Yunque’s feelings clearly and come to her senses and back off sooner rather than later.
Sheng Tian reluctantly took the fishing rod from Sheng Hao. "Brother, this Yun Zijin... what do you know about her?"
They say an outsider’s perspective is always clearest. After seeing Yun Zijin today and witnessing Lu Yunque’s attitude toward her, Sheng Tian knew she was in trouble.
Lu Yunque was now teaching Yun Zijin how to cast her line, so she quickly came over to gather intelligence on the enemy.
"You’re asking about her," Sheng Hao said. "Does that mean you finally see what’s going on?"
Sheng Hao looked straight into Sheng Tian’s eyes, as if he could detect even the slightest hint of a lie.
"Brother, Brother Yun Que and I are the ones who grew up together!"
’I’ve been in love with Lu Yunque for so many years. How could I possibly give up now?!’
"You’re wrong," Sheng Hao replied. "I’m the one who grew up with him."
