Upon hearing those words, everyone at the scene held their breath instantly. Everyone found it hard to believe that Su Chen dared to utter such words. Qin Yu was overjoyed. By now, he knew his plan had succeeded. Su Chen was sure to become enemies with Wang Bingbing. Unbeknownst to many, Qin Yu had even started to see Su Chen as his greatest adversary, even if he still looked down on him deep inside.
Wang Bingbing was the type of woman who would never let things go, regardless of whether she was right or wrong. She valued her reputation immensely, a trait common among those from the underworld. Even if her subordinates made mistakes, outsiders should never intervene. In simpler terms, they value loyalty above all. This was the code of the underworld. If it were someone else in Su Chen's place, they would not live to see another day. Even with Su Chen's prestigious status, he couldn't escape a severe beating.
Many originally had reservations about Qin Yu. However, after seeing his Supreme VIP card, their opinions changed. They all now disapproved of Su Chen's reprehensible behavior and were eager to see Wang Bingbing's reaction. Yet, to their surprise, Wang Bingbing's face showed no sign of anger; she still wore a beaming smile. She then whispered, "I indeed am not a match for Young Master Su." Her next words were filled with anticipation, "So, does Young Master Su still wish to spend the night with me?"
Wang Bingbing's cheeks reddened, her eyes full of expectation. Was a dream she had since childhood about to come true? Yet, Wang Bingbing's coy demeanor set off another uproar. Everyone was completely baffled. What was happening? They couldn't believe their eyes. Was Wang Bingbing actually acting this way, seemingly hoping for something to happen with Su Chen? A ludicrous thought crossed everyone's minds: Was Wang Bingbing infatuated with Su Chen?
This thought also flashed through Qin Luoyi's mind. As Wang Bingbing's best friend, they understood each other deeply. Memories flooded back, and Qin Luoyi recalled a significant detail. Wang Bingbing had always adored a certain man since childhood but never dared to confess due to some reasons. Now, Qin Luoyi realized that man must be Su Chen. Qin Luoyi muttered to herself, "Wretched woman, your plans won't succeed!" Then, stepping forward, she said, "Miss, I caused this mess, let me take responsibility." Hearing this, Wang Bingbing felt a pang in her heart. She quickly waved her hand and said, "Luoyi, this has nothing to do with you; I'll handle it."
Qin Luoyi replied with concern, "Miss, given your prestigious status, this situation is beneath you." Su Chen internally exclaimed, wondering what on earth was going on. Wang Bingbing, known as the 'Underworld Queen', instantly detected the hostility in Qin Luoyi's words. She responded with a scoff, "Luoyi, you might be innocent, but I am Wang Bingbing. Would I ever let someone trample over me?" Though they were best friends, at this moment, neither was willing to give an inch. The onlookers were lost in thought, trying to decipher the unfolding drama.
Suddenly, Su Chen felt like he had witnessed this scene somewhere before. He grew anxious, thinking, "What's happening? Did both of you take the wrong medication? Shouldn't you be teaming up against me?" Instead, they seemed to be at odds. Wang Bingbing suddenly said with a coquettish tone, "Su Chen, let's leave. Do we go to your place or mine?"
Su Chen was taken aback, thinking, "What's going on?" Wang Bingbing, in the original story, was a vicious character, and even the male lead, Qin Yu, had to work hard to gain her trust. Why was she acting so forward with him now?
"Hey, hey, hey, don't touch me like that!"
"I'm just trying to get a feel!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu, who was nearby, could no longer hold back his emotions. Wang Bingbing was the woman he had set his sights on, and if anyone dared to touch her, he would make them pay. At this moment, Wang Bingbing was closely pressed against Su Chen. Furious, Qin Yu roared, "Let go!" He then asked with a hint of resentment, "Miss Bingbing, with Su Chen disrespecting you like this, shouldn't you retaliate?" "Su Chen, how dare you behave so rudely!" Su Chen, observing Qin Yu's enraged demeanor, quickly deduced the situation. Was Wang Bingbing trying to provoke Qin Yu to take action? Su Chen was well aware that Wang Bingbing and Qin Yu's relationship was purely transactional. Wang Bingbing, probably not wanting to offend Su Chen directly because of his powerful Su family background, instead prompted Qin Yu to confront him. This would also be a test of Qin Yu's abilities. Furthermore, it seemed she was using Qin Yu to make him more devoted to her.
"Damn it," Su Chen thought. "It can only be explained this way. Wang Bingbing is so cunning, making Lin Qingyan seem insignificant in comparison. Even Qin Yu, the protagonist, is manipulated by her. I need to be more careful in the future." Despite this, Su Chen admired Wang Bingbing's cunning, and his gaze towards her softened. Unexpectedly, Wang Bingbing's face changed drastically. She had been so focused on Su Chen that she'd forgotten about Qin Yu. "Who are you to meddle in my affairs?"
Wang Bingbing's tone was sharp, reminding everyone of the 'Queen of the Underworld' persona she wore, making many in the room uneasy. "My name is Qin Yu, a loyal fan of Miss Bingbing," he replied with confidence. Qin Yu was pleased with Wang Bingbing's reaction, taking it as a sign that he would have the upper hand against Su Chen.
"Qin Yu? Qin Luoyi?" Wang Bingbing scoffed. She remembered how she had once been swayed by Qin Yu's deceptive words, causing her to lose a chance with Su Chen. Instead, another woman, Qin Luoyi, had benefited. "Were you trying to mess things up for me when I was about to win Su Chen over? Who allowed you to address me that way? Who let him in?" Wang Bingbing was visibly furious. The room filled with tension as numerous bodyguards converged. All were strong and evidently skilled. "Throw this bastard out!" she commanded.
In a panic, Qin Yu pleaded, "Wang Bingbing, I am your honored guest. We can discuss further collaboration." "Collaborate? With someone like you?" Wang Bingbing was livid, remembering how she had regretfully trusted Qin Yu in the past.
"Listen, Wang Bingbing, if you don't collaborate, will the Wang family forever remain in the shadow of the Su family?" Qin Yu was genuinely frustrated. He didn't understand why things seemed to always go wrong for him domestically when he was used to being in control internationally. In his desperation, he inadvertently revealed some of his plans. Nevertheless, he quickly regained his composure. "Why would I need to explain anything to you?" Wang Bingbing retorted. "This is my turf, and we're not interested in your money. What are you waiting for?" Without waiting for further discussions, she ordered her bodyguards to take action against Qin Yu.
Though known as a formidable warrior, Qin Yu realized that resisting now would jeopardize any potential alliance with Wang Bingbing. Suddenly, Wang Bingbing said coldly, "Cut him 981 times and then dump him somewhere remote." Su Chen was taken aback by her ruthlessness. "Indeed, she's a true underworld queen. That's so vicious! So much blood loss could kill a person!" he thought.
However, Qin Yu's martial arts prowess seems to be extraordinary, and it's genuinely uncertain who would win. Su Chen is now becoming more and more baffled, feeling as though he's stepped into a new world. He couldn't comprehend what Wang Bingbing was trying to do. The earlier storyline was slightly off-track, but it hadn't turned this bad. Who could have predicted such a twist? While the antagonist hasn't made his move yet, the male and female protagonists started quarreling. What an absurd plot twist! It's making my head spin.
Still, Su Chen is clear about one thing: Qin Yu must not be expelled. Otherwise, what's the point? The following storyline just became even more chaotic. If this continues, won't there be no one to confront him? Unable to restrain himself, Su Chen exclaimed, "Forget it! Everyone here is a guest. I won't make it difficult for you. Let's just let it go." He added, "Pretend this never happened." Su Chen shook his head, realizing that the story couldn't progress under these conditions, so they'd have to wait for the next plot point.
"Miss Wang, please give me some face. Let's just leave it at that." When he said this, everyone was stunned, unsure of Su Chen's intentions. Wang Bingbing frowned, looking at Su Chen and asking, "What do you mean by that?" Everyone turned their attention to Su Chen, anticipating a drama. Many took delight in his predicament. Qin Luoyi listened quietly, not intervening, but she was always ready to intervene if Wang Bingbing threatened Su Chen. Don't underestimate her just because she seems like a mere maidservant; her skills are not to be taken lightly.
Su Chen's face was ashen, looking absolutely despondent, but inside, he was ecstatic. He thought, "Finally, it's happening. How much simpler it would've been if you got angry easily. You had me worried for so long." Su Chen was awaiting Wang Bingbing's fury, but she chuckled, "Why are we being so formal? 'Miss Wang' sounds so off-putting. From now on, just call me Bingbing." Su Chen shook his head with a wry smile, thinking, "That's not how you were acting earlier.
Can't you be more consistent? I really don't want to address you that way." Although he despised the woman before him, he had to appease her. "Bingbing, can we let this go?" "Of course, I'll listen to you," Wang Bingbing said, flashing a smile. She then turned and shouted, "What are you still doing here? From now on, stay out of my sight."
Being the protagonist, Qin Yu had his pride. He scoffed and vanished from sight. He hadn't left, though, because he couldn't let go of his resentment so easily. He planned to embarrass Su Chen next. As for the onlookers, under the imposing aura of Wang Bingbing, none dared to linger. Su Chen was relieved to see that Qin Yu hadn't left, knowing there's still some plot to unfold. However, he wondered why there hadn't been any system tasks yet. Perhaps it's because he hadn't ever performed a proper antagonist's role, which is challenging.
Wang Bingbing perceived Su Chen's sigh differently. "Su Chen is genuinely kind-hearted, not wanting me to get hurt. Rest assured, in this life, I will protect you. You won't get hurt again." Although Wang Bingbing wasn't sure she could defeat Qin Yu—his skills were formidable—she deliberately instigated a do-or-die confrontation with him. As she had suspected, Su Chen was still very concerned about her. "Are you okay? Would you like to go out with me tonight?" she asked, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
She had always wanted to do this since childhood, but Lin Qingyan got there first. Although Wang Bingbing outwardly acted like a dominant queen, she was incredibly shy inside. She feared Su Chen might reject her. She hadn't confessed her feelings before because of regrets from a past life, but now, she felt it was time to be proactive. After all, she genuinely liked Su Chen.
"I'm fine. I'll handle this guy myself, without needing your help," Su Chen gestured dismissively. "I trust in your capabilities," Wang Bingbing nodded, leaning close to Su Chen and whispered, "But you haven't answered whether you'd like to go out with me or not?" Her voice was coquettish. It's unclear whether it's because the surrounding people gradually left, but Wang Bingbing's behavior became increasingly proactive.
Su Chen had a feeling that if he agreed, the storyline would collapse and restart, which would be even more challenging. Just as Su Chen was in a dilemma, Qin Luoyi stepped forward, "Brother Su Chen must be busy tonight and can't go out."
"Perhaps it's best to wait a bit longer, Sister Bingbing. After all, there will be opportunities in the future. Besides, this auction can't go on without you as the host," remarked Su Chen. Indeed, that's how it was. In the midst of darkness, Su Chen found a glimmer of hope, instantly uplifting his spirits.
Qin Luoyi, undoubtedly a woman closely linked to the protagonist, immediately intervened when she saw Wang Bingbing getting close to me. "Yes, I think Wang..." Su Chen began, but abruptly stopped, sensing a murderous intent, "Sister Bingbing, let's discuss this another time." After saying this, Su Chen vanished without a trace. He wasn't about to stick around and find out what could potentially happen next.
"Luoyi, you really do think of everything. Having a best friend like you makes me so happy," Wang Bingbing said with a smile. "Really? That's great to hear," replied Qin Luoyi, her face lighting up with joy, clearly relieved. She didn't want Su Chen to go out with this particular friend.
After all, prolonged interactions between men and women could lead to profound changes. "I really owe you one, my dear friend," Wang Bingbing continued. The two of them shared a laughter, reminiscent of tinkling bells. Yet, deep inside, both of them had their reservations, each silently thinking, "With me around, your schemes will never succeed."