Chapter 778 - 776: The Cups Are Problematic
"Two, thank you." Chen Tianlong had no doubts at all.
After all, it’s Valentine’s Day, and he didn’t think anyone would go through the trouble of hosting such a grand ball just to harm him, so he let his guard down.
"You’re welcome, here you go!" The young man said and handed over two empty glasses.
Simultaneously, a sinister smile flashed across his face, and it was this very smile that Chen Tianlong, being observant, noticed.
This sight made Chen Tianlong vigilant, though any poison would have no effect on his immune system. However, he was concerned about Wu Mengting.
So as he was leaving, Chen Tianlong quickly grabbed a disposable cup from the side.
When he returned to the table, Chen Tianlong filled the disposable cup and poured himself a drink using the glass cup. This was to prevent anyone from being suspicious while possibly watching.
According to Chen Tianlong’s speculation, if the people poisoned the glasses, he was the target, not Wu Mengting. Now that he drank from the glass, they wouldn’t care what Wu Mengting uses.
Sure enough, when the young man saw Chen Tianlong using the glass to pour juice, he smirked sinisterly.
"Chen Tianlong, why are you making me drink from a disposable cup while you use a glass? It feels a little strange." Wu Mengting voiced her confusion.
"Hehe, because there’s something fishy about the cup." Chen Tianlong didn’t reveal the truth, fearing that Wu Mengting might get scared.
"Alright, so mysterious." Wu Mengting wasn’t someone who worried excessively. Since Chen Tianlong advised her not to drink from the glass, she trusted his reasoning, picked up the disposable cup, clinked glasses with Chen Tianlong, and drank from it.
"Are you having a good time tonight?" Chen Tianlong took a few sips and smiled slightly at Wu Mengting.
"Yeah."
Wu Mengting nodded lightly but felt a wave of shyness thinking about what was to come.
Is she really going to do that with Chen Tianlong? What if she gets shy and awkward, displeasing Chen Tianlong?
Girls often worry about such things. Even though she was mentally prepared, she couldn’t suppress the excitement in her heart.
"Alright, after we’re done with the juice, let’s dance a bit more and then head to..."
"Alright!"
Wu Mengting quickly interrupted Chen Tianlong upon hearing the word hotel, feeling embarrassed.
Chen Tianlong chuckled wryly. He had already arranged for the hotel, but it wasn’t for that reason. He wanted to give Wu Mengting an even bigger surprise.
As expected, after finishing their juice, the two returned to the dance floor to continue dancing.
At this moment, Wu Mengting became more proactive, moving closer to Chen Tianlong, her body swaying more vigorously. Chen Tianlong noticed Wu Mengting’s actions and chuckled wryly.
This girl is really something, trying a little seduction to help him get in the mood.
However, Chen Tianlong felt touched. Even though they were lovers, not many couples were truly willing to sacrifice for each other. Wu Mengting was clearly selfless.
There are joys and there are sorrows!
At Hao Shuai’s table, several people were rather frustrated by the fact that Chen Tianlong drank juice from their glasses but showed no reaction.
In the end, watching Chen Tianlong and Wu Mengting leave happily without any incident was disheartening.
"Damn, are you sure you tainted those glasses?" Hao Shuai began to doubt.
"Young Master Hao, I’m positive. I personally handled those two glasses, and to be sure, I increased the dosage. Even if he doesn’t faint on the spot, he should be groggy."
"Alright, enough, just keep an eye on them and see where they go next." Hao Shuai felt like crying from the failed plan, which his teammates bungled like pigs.
The first move already had unexpected results—what a poor start!
"Young Master Hao, what should we do next?"
Cheng Hao initially planned to deal with Chen Tianlong directly, having heard the kid was tricky, and even Zhenzi had trouble, perhaps due to someone helping secretly.
If they acted without clear reason and something went wrong, it could be troublesome.
"Don’t worry, we’ll find a way. If we can’t act tonight, then, Senior Brother, stay at the Hao Family for a few days, and we’ll find another chance."
Hao Shuai wasn’t in much of a hurry; everything was under his control because he had a bigger plot in mind.
"Alright!" Cheng Hao readily agreed.
Chen Tianlong and Wu Mengting walked down the long street and finally arrived at a nearby five-star hotel.
It was Valentine’s Day, Chen Tianlong now considered himself a wealthy man, and Wu Mengting was his fiancée, so she should enjoy the comfort of a luxury hotel.
In fact, Chen Tianlong had thought of buying a house in South Sea City, but his master’s entrusted mission made him hesitate. He had too many attachments in South Sea City, making it hard to leave for some unfamiliar place.
"Mengting, once I finish my one-year agreement with the Lin Family, I’m planning to buy a house near the school so we can live together. Would you like that?" Chen Tianlong suddenly asked Wu Mengting.
"Living together every day? Won’t you get bored?" Wu Mengting was less concerned about living together than she was about Chen Tianlong possibly getting tired of her.
"Hehe, are you doubting your charm?" Chen Tianlong didn’t answer directly but replied with a question.
"Oh, but a woman’s charm is limited. I heard that when boys and girls stay together for too long, it’s easy to become bored. What if you don’t want me then?" Wu Mengting expressed her concerns.
This is indeed a reality; after moving in together, conflicts arise, and over time, feelings may wane.
"Oh, getting bored has nothing to do with living together. The main reason for boredom is the heart."
Chen Tianlong smiled lightly. He had seen the love between his mother and father, and being together didn’t dull it. The key was mutual love.
"Alright."
Wu Mengting understood what Chen Tianlong meant.
The two held hands and quickly entered the hotel.
But another problem arose; Wu Mengting felt embarrassed to ask the receptionist for a room, as today was Valentine’s Day, and staying at a hotel clearly implied something.
"Mengting, what are you doing?" Chen Tianlong asked, seeing Wu Mengting hesitate but still about to run to the front desk.
"Oh, aren’t we going to get a room? Doesn’t that mean booking one?"
"Hehe, I’ve already booked the room, the top-floor presidential suite, we can go straight up." Chen Tianlong beamed.
"What? Pre... Presidential suite?"
Wu Mengting was stunned, already somewhat hesitant about this five-star hotel, and now even more startled that Chen Tianlong booked a presidential suite.
"Chen Tianlong, the presidential suite must be expensive..."
"No matter how expensive, it’s incomparable to Mengting’s happiness. That is the most precious thing to me."
Chen Tianlong’s words deeply moved Wu Mengting, leaving her speechless.
With Chen Tianlong leading the way, they entered the pre-booked room, and upon opening the door, they were greeted by a room dreamily decorated with various balloons.