I'm such a lovesick person.

Chapter 305 Saving Face

nine thirty.

"Ling Yao, shall we ride in my car to the Happy Karaoke Show?"

After a satisfying meal, everyone opened the app to find a designated driver to head to the second karaoke session. Zhang Mu, who had bought a new energy electric vehicle, shamelessly extended an invitation, saying, "I remember you came by taxi."

Ling Yao hated him the most, and said coldly with a straight face, "My friend will take me there later."

Xie Linyu glanced at her and asked, "Male or female?"

Ling Yao frowned and said calmly, "A man."

"I knew Ling Yao was so pretty, she must have no shortage of suitors!" Li Xiao, an old classmate, was of average appearance and family background. Knowing he was not good enough for Ling Yao, he didn't have any improper thoughts about her. He spoke quite politely: "Ling Yao, the class monitor has booked a deluxe private room. It's spacious enough to fit more than a dozen people. Why don't you invite your friends to come and sing karaoke together?"

Hong Qing laughed and said, "The first event is a happy gathering among our classmates. For the second event, which is for singing, everyone can invite their friends!"

Ling Yao's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and a hint of hesitation appeared in her bright eyes. She said, "I'll ask about it later."

She wasn't very familiar with Wei Lin; they had only met a few times. She had once privately accompanied Wei Lin and Fan Jun to dinner, and they rarely chatted at other times.

She felt that asking Wei Lin to pick her up for her second date was already troublesome enough, so leaving him at the KTV was really going too far.

Furthermore, she believed that her classmates were not on the same level as Wei Lin at all.

With her substantial financial resources, Wei Lin associated with top-tier rich second-generation individuals like Zhao Yuanqing and Huo Shiqi. She felt that Wei Lin probably wouldn't be too comfortable spending time with her classmates.

She worked at Irina, so she naturally knew many wealthy people.

Most wealthy people only have the ability to get along with those above them or those at the same level; they generally find it difficult to get along with those below them.

In her view, her classmates were of too low status and position to allow Wei Lin to be in a KTV room with these people. It was only natural that Wei Lin would not get along with them.

"No, not necessarily."

Suddenly, Ling Yao remembered the way Wei Lin and Fan Jun got along and thought that she might be able to give it a try.

The students' phones started ringing one after another; they were all calls from designated drivers.

"Happy Song Show, VIP12, remember that!"

Class monitor Hong Qing hung up the phone, pointed to several classmates who didn't have cars, and said, "Pan Yiyong, Zhang Xiaoli, Qian Yun, you guys come with my car."

The three people whose names were called took their things and followed him.

Those with cars were calling out to those without, and everyone headed out of the restaurant.

Ling Yao was a little anxious and sent another message to Wei Lin: "Have you arrived yet?"

"We've arrived at the entrance."

Wei Lin's reply was concise and to the point.

Ling Yao breathed a sigh of relief, put on her beige trench coat, and then calmly left the private room.

Zhang Mu quietly stood up, his eyes, reddened by alcohol, fixed on her graceful back and hips like a hungry wolf. His heart couldn't help but burn with desire, and he said, "You didn't even say which shop it was, but I'm already thinking of going over to support her business."

"How many years has it been? Still thinking about it?" Xie Linyu mocked.

"Hahaha!" Zhang Mu burst into laughter just as Ling Yao was about to disappear from sight, saying, "Back in college, I had feelings for her for three years, but she never gave me a chance. Now that we've graduated, she's gone off to be a masseuse. What a waste of her talent!"

“Xie Linyu, my family would definitely not approve of her career.”

"As for me, I won't be as obsessed with her as I used to be. But, hehe..."

Zhang Mu smiled but remained silent.

"Men are all the same!"

Xie Linyu spat out a curse.

How could she not see what Zhang Mu was thinking?
He clearly felt that Ling Yao's current job was not good and did not want to marry her, but he still wanted to sleep with her.

"Xie Linyu, when we get to the KTV, help me get her to drink some more beer. Once she's drunk, I'll apologize to her and comfort her. After she's calmed down, there should be hope that something will happen between us." Zhang Mu said with the air of a master, "I put her down at the table because I wanted to take things further."

Xie Linyu sneered: "She has a man to escort her, so you better watch out!"

"With her profession, what decent and outstanding men could she possibly have around her?" Zhang Mu said dismissively.

……

The main entrance of the restaurant.

A large, jet-black SUV stands upright, its noble and majestic aura inspiring awe even without the support of its emblem.

In the darkness of night, it resembles a ferocious beast, exuding an aura of solemnity and grandeur.

Not only the staff and guests in the restaurant, but also everyone passing by, couldn't help but stop and take a second look when they saw this rare luxury car.

"Holy crap! A Rolls-Royce Cullinan!"

"Is that really a Cullinan? This is the first time I've ever seen one in Linjiang City!"

"Whose car is this?" "The owner is inside, seems to be waiting for someone!"

The diners entering and leaving the restaurant spoke quietly among themselves with awe and wonder.

Hong Qing and his group arrived at the entrance, but before they could even notice the car, they were alerted by the murmurs of the crowd.

When they looked at the incredibly expensive SUV again, they immediately felt that the car was even more grand and elegant, exuding an indescribable powerful aura.

"The final price of this car will be at least eight million!"

Hong Qing knows cars. Standing at the restaurant entrance, he didn't rush to contact the designated driver. Instead, he shared his knowledge with a few old classmates: "When it first came out a few years ago, I heard that you had to pay extra for it. The higher-spec models would cost more than ten million yuan."

"Over eight million yuan for a car? What kind of people are these?!" Pan Yiyong said, unable to comprehend it.

Inside the car.

Wei Lin once again realized the importance of owning an ultra-luxury car.

In principle, vehicles are not allowed to park for extended periods at the entrance of a restaurant, as they are blocking the entrance.

But when he parked his Cullinan casually in front of the restaurant, not a single one of the owners or waiters rushed out to chase him away.

The people in the restaurant seemed to think that having this car parked at the entrance to pick people up was an honor for the entire establishment.

He and Ling Yao weren't really close. They only had one private interaction, which was when he, Fan Jun, and his girlfriend ate a medicinal chicken dish together and chatted for a few minutes afterwards.

After that, the two didn't have much contact.

Ling Yao said that because of her profession as a beautician, some old classmates had spoken ill of her and asked her to come and help out. He agreed to come over as a way of thanking Ling Yao for keeping his secret.

Lin Nanxi and Shen Yanfei were both clients of Ling Yao. She was able to keep her mouth shut and adhere to professional ethics, which earned Wei Lin's favor.

In the corridor of the restaurant.

Ling Yao stepped out gracefully and immediately saw the Cullinan parked at the gate. She quickly walked forward to greet it.

From the conversation between Shen Yanfei, Ge Shuang, and Jiang Yundie, she learned that Wei Lin owned a Rolls-Royce, which is why she asked Wei Lin to drive a nicer car over.

Unexpectedly, it really is the Cullinan!

"Ling Yao, what are you doing? Are you drunk?"

Hong Qing grabbed her, forcing her to stop just before reaching the south gate of Cullin, saying, "Please don't crash into it! This car is too expensive. Even a small dent will cost you a lot of money to pay!"

The other classmates chimed in, all thinking that Ling Yao had drunk too much and were worried that she might accidentally crash into a luxury car.

When he saw her coming over, she was suddenly pulled back by her classmate. Wei Lin chuckled, opened the car door and got out. He strode over to her and explained with a smile, "I'm Ling Yao's friend. I came here specifically to pick her up."

Wei Lin wore a long black trench coat over a white shirt, paired with black jeans and black leather shoes.

A classic black and white combination.

With his handsome appearance, carefree and composed demeanor, and tall, upright, and extremely well-proportioned figure, Wei Lin immediately distinguished himself from all of Ling Yao's classmates.

Of course, that Cullinan was his biggest plus.

Hong Qing and the others stared blankly as Wei Lin got out of the car, walked forward, grabbed Ling Yao's arm, and led her into the car. They were all speechless with astonishment.

They were still in a daze until Ling Yao got into the car and until the Cullinan drove away.

Behind them, Zhang Mu and Xie Linyu, who had just left the private room, only saw the most important scene.

The Cullinan's owner got out of the car, smiled, and walked up to Ling Yao. He then opened the car door with a gentlemanly gesture, helped Ling Yao into the car, and only then returned to the driver's seat and drove away.

As the Cullinan drove away, Zhang Mu and Xie Linyu also saw the car logo.

"Those are the friends Ling Yao invited? Holy crap, the Cullinan is his!"

Pan Yiyong then let out a strange cry.

"Wow, he's so handsome! Tall, great physique, and most importantly, young and rich!"

Zhang Xiaoli's eyes seemed to be sparkling. Slightly drunk, she said, "I finally understand today. For us women, beauty is the greatest advantage! As long as you're pretty and young enough, no matter what your family's circumstances are, there will always be excellent men pursuing you!"

Hong Qing nodded slightly: "I think Ling Yao perfectly fits the tastes of wealthy men!"

At this moment, they noticed that Zhang Mu and Xie Linyu had also come out and were staring blankly at the doorway.

Seeing Zhang Mu's somber expression, Hong Qing didn't want to provoke him, but he couldn't help but say, "Zhang Mu, Ling Yao was a school beauty back in school, and it seems she can do quite well in society just by relying on her looks. Beauticians are people who do facial care and maintenance for rich ladies and rich girls, it's not as sordid as you think."

Pan Yiyong and Zhang Xiaoli also spoke up, accusing Zhang Mu of being sleazy and deliberately misrepresenting other people's professions.

"What's so great about her? She's just being kept by a rich man."

Before Zhang Mu could speak, Xie Linyu redefined Ling Yao, coldly mocking, "Without a name or status, she became a rich man's canary, toyed with for a few months and then discarded. I've seen this kind of thing many times, it's not surprising at all!"

Zhang Mu nodded emphatically, clearly agreeing with this view.

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(End of this chapter)