So Jiang Qingkui paid the price, having to put on a visual performance for Zhou Wang. It was truly a "performance."
Jiang Qingkui appeared calm, but her heart was racing. She had never experienced anything like this in her life.
But she had to admit, she found it somewhat thrilling, an indescribable feeling growing in her heart...
Then Zhou Wang’s "counterattack" left her completely flustered.
Her hidden habit was well-concealed. Though it wasn’t an issue, as many people have it, being exposed by Zhou Wang was still a huge embarrassment.
Jiang Qingkui bent down and rummaged around, quickly finding a small black bag deep within the storage compartment of the console.
She distinctly remembered putting it away each time. She had no idea how Zhou Wang found it...
But it didn’t matter anymore.
At that moment, Jiang Qingkui thought of Zhou Wang’s little triumph before he hung up the phone, becoming increasingly annoyed.
"Hmph, just because you say no, doesn’t mean it’s a no. I’ll ’taint’ your company property with a vengeance!"
Slightly defiant, Jiang Qingkui displayed the rare demeanor of a delicate woman. She looked around, noting they were in a secluded corner of the parking lot with no risk of being watched.
Biting her lip, Jiang Qingkui opened the bag, and then...
...
"Zhou Wang!"
Raspy, soft.
The suppressed murmur floated gently within the Panamera.
...
Feeling victorious in this round of sparring, Zhou Wang hummed a tune as he returned to the restaurant to continue drinking with Zhang Zhiyuan and the others, making merry.
The dinner lasted from nine until nearly eleven.
When Zhou Wang felt it was about time, he signaled for everyone to make a move.
Excluding the drinks, the bill for around twenty or thirty people came to about four thousand bucks, which Zhou Wang found reasonably priced.
Given that the owner had prepared a special late-night service just for them, Zhou Wang insisted on wiring ten thousand over at checkout. The owner refused, but after much back-and-forth, Cheng Qing spoke to the owner, who finally accepted and added Zhou Wang on WeChat.
The original plan was to continue the event at a KTV, but considering many people were already tipsy and that driving would be necessary the next day, the plan was scrapped.
Cheng Qing somehow acquired a bus, piling everyone in and heading to the Yangzong Sea Resort near Yi County.
Yangzong Sea is more of a lake, though its vast size makes it one of Yunan Province’s nine great plateau lakes, known for its scenic beauty.
Of course, it was already late, so sightseeing wasn’t an option. Cheng Qing brought everyone here primarily because there were several nice hotels in the area.
After all, Yi County’s accommodations were somewhat lacking. Given a better alternative, why not choose the best...
The Bolian Hot Springs & SPA Hotel, that was where Cheng Qing took everyone.
A standard five-star hotel nestled beside Yangzong Sea, all rooms were seaside villas with 360-degree wetland views and 26 different functional hot spring pools, boasting impressive facilities.
Even at night, Zhou Wang was a bit awestruck by the sight upon arrival.
The hotel seamlessly integrated its exterior with the surrounding waters, creating an enchanting evening atmosphere. He could only imagine the daytime views...
(Upon seeing the hotel)
Inside the lobby, it was a bit chaotic, but the hotel staff quickly managed the situation, efficiently guiding everyone through the check-in process.
A total of twenty-seven people, with some choosing single garden villas and pool villas for privacy, while others opted for joint double-view lake villas to chat together.
In the end, they booked sixteen rooms total.
Single-bed garden villas and pool villas came to just over three thousand bucks after the discount, while the two-bedroom joint villas were a bit pricier at roughly ten thousand per room. Including deposits, Zhou Wang charged thirty thousand in one go.
Though Cheng Qing was a local, he didn’t contest Zhou Wang.
It wasn’t about not wanting to pay; Zhou Wang had already said he’d cover all expenses for the night, to thank everyone for their help. It would be rude to try to pay for it himself...
Once everyone received their room cards, they were free to relax.
Those who didn’t want to rest could enjoy the hot springs, get a SPA, play mahjong, or cards, basically do whatever and find their own partners.
Zhou Wang sensed some of the female drivers’ glances wavering; perhaps he might have a "stayover" buddy planned for the night.
Of course, with Xu Wenqian at his side, they couldn’t have their way.
"Everyone, have fun, anything spent goes on my tab, and if you insist on paying yourself, you’re no friend of mine!"
Leaving behind a bold statement, Zhou Wang took Xu Wenqian with him.
With Xu Wenqian accompanying, Zhou Wang wasn’t in the mood to continue clowning around with the other guys and opted for a more intimate retreat in their room.
Young Master Zhang and the others, being considerate, didn’t press Zhou Wang and went off to play amongst themselves.
...
Zhou Wang had booked a pool villa and, upon entering the courtyard, nodded in satisfaction.
The room was impressive, perfectly matching his preferences.
Roaming around with the equally curious Xu Wenqian, Zhou Wang discovered another little surprise.
The pool villa featured a small private hot spring bath, with freshly changed water, right next to the bedroom’s large bed, offering great privacy...
"Qianqian, fancy a soak?"
Zhou Wang wrapped his arm around Xu Wenqian’s soft waist, whispering in her ear.
Since entering the villa, Xu Wenqian had barely spoken, already feeling weak in the knees...
As Zhou Wang drew closer, Xu Wenqian had no strength to resist.
Though they had fooled around several times before, they had never bathed together. The thought of such a scene sparked a mix of shame and excitement.
Yet her response was to nod slightly.
"I... I’ll rinse off first, you go ahead, boss."
Avoiding Zhou Wang’s gaze, Xu Wenqian quickly uttered and scurried into the room.
Zhou Wang, with a nonchalant grin, had no reservations. In a few swift motions, he shed his clothes, stepping into the hot spring pool.
"Ahh!"
The temperature was a bit high, but after a brief adjustment, it became quite soothing.
Zhou Wang remembered hearing that bathing after drinking wasn’t advisable, but he couldn’t be bothered with the details...
After all, enjoying the hot spring was just a mood enhancer; his aim wasn’t merely to soak in the water.
"The pleasure of ’a night and a day’," was something he’d long wanted to try...
Several minutes later, Xu Wenqian timidly emerged from the room.
Her hands pressed against her chest, a towel wrapped around her, with droplets glistening along her white neck, sparking imagination.
Though it was only a short distance from the room’s door to the pool, Xu Wenqian trailed slowly, her breaths quickening with each step, her mind swirling with unspoken thoughts...
"Hurry up!"
Zhou Wang, impatient, frowned and commanded.
"Oh... yes!"
Xu Wenqian immediately assumed her role, hastily trotting over.
The hurried movement caused her towel to slip. In the misty hot spring, her exquisite and pale form reflected in "moonlight"...