With a 'thud', Lin Xiangwan fell to the ground.
In an unfortunate turn of events, she accidentally knocked into a water bottle on the coffee table as she fell.
The entire bottle of water splashed onto her face, her wet hair sticking to it, rendering her in a disheveled state.
She pushed herself to stand up.
"Bastard... You're the one who's filthy," Lin Xiangwan growled at the man before her, fire brimming in her eyes.
Damn it, he actually thought she was for sale.
She defiantly retorted. "In fact, it is you who sell yourself? I'm sorry to disappoint, but with such an ugly face, you're far from my standard. Now, please leave my room."
Qin Muchuan furrowed his brows. Being 32-years-old, it was the first time anyone had told him he was ugly. This woman made him look twice. "Your room? Do you want me to ask the Room Manager to confirm, whether this room is yours, or mine?"
Her casual gaze was clear and pure.
Objectively, she was... quite decent.
Unfortunately... he had no interest in women who threw themselves at him.
Asking the Room Manager? No, she couldn't let her colleagues see her like this.'
Out of fear, Lin Xiangwan conceded to the idea that even if he entered the wrong room, she would have to own up to it.
She threw her chin up defiantly. "OK, let's say it's your room!"
Then, with her head held high, she began to move towards the entrance.
But after a few steps, she collapsed.
Qin Muchuan thought she was playing another trick. Only when he walked towards her did he realise she was in a daze.
Years of experience told him. "You've been drugged!"
"Did you... did you poison me..." Lin Xiangwan weakly stammered, using the last of her strength.
Qin Muchuan didn't expect an accusation even under these circumstances.
"Woman, don't overestimate yourself. I don't think you're worth me using such despicable means," Qin Muchuan pointed at the door, coldly remarking, "Out!"
Faced with an unnatural body response, Xiangwan, lying on the ground, pleaded softly. "Please... help me..."
If she walked out like this, the consequences were too dreadful to contemplate!
Qin Muchuan laughed mockingly. "I have no obligation to help you!"
Lin Xiangwan gritted her teeth and threatened, "If you don't help me, I'll say you're the one who drugged me!"
Firstly, Qin Muchuan ceased his laughter, then furrowed his brows, feeling both amused and frustrated. He had never been threatened like this before.
In a matter of minutes, this woman had managed to break several records he had held for years.
"So, you're sure you want me to help you?" He asked.
"Yes..." Lin Xiangwan replied in a broken voice.
Qin Muchuan squatted down, looking her in the eye. "Aren't you afraid that I might commit a crime against you?"
Lin Xiangwan analyzed internally: It probably wasn't him since she hadn't eaten anything since she entered.
She could, for the time being, trust him.
After all, if she went out now, there was a 99% chance that she would end up in danger.
Rather than that, she preferred the danger to come from this man.
After all, he was pretty good-looking!
"I'm not scared!" She replied confidently and cleverly.
.........
Lin Xiangwan plunged into cold water!
Qin Muchuan ruthlessly held her down by her shoulders, not allowing her any chance to escape.
It was only after she stopped struggling and gradually regained her senses, that he let go of her. Taking a clean towel, he wiped himself down. "Don't move. Get out in half an hour!"
This stuff usually lasts for about an hour.
Of course, there could be exceptions.
Just like what happened to him many years ago.
Being left in silence, she couldn't help but ponder.
Who tricked her? Lin Xiangwan tried hard to remember.
She was cautious throughout the night, and she poured all the drinks herself. There should have been no problem.
Except for the water bottle Song Yichen gave her?
'Splash... splash...'
Lin Xiangwan scooped up the cold water, splashing it wildly across her face, hoping it would calm her down.
No, Song Yichen wouldn't do that!
She couldn't entertain such thoughts.
Half an hour later, Lin Xiangwan came out, looking like a drowned rat.
Qin Muchuan was sitting on the sofa, sipping his wine in silence.
"Thank you!" She said gratefully.
The man before her seemed to be a gentleman. She was lucky.
Qin Muchuan nonchalantly responded, "No need to thank me. I was mainly afraid that you'd really accuse me of drugging you."
Lin Xiangwan knew he was joking and gratefully replied, "Before, I was really desperate, I know you're a good person."
Qin Muchuan's eyes suddenly gleamed with amusement. "I'm a good person? It's been a long time since I've thought so! Maybe, I should do something to change your impression of me!"
Frightened, Lin Xiangwan quickly gestured her refusal. "Ahem, thank you sir, I won't disturb your rest."
As she spoke, she began to move towards the door.
Qin Muchuan couldn't help but chuckle at her fear.
As she was about to open the door, with a 'bang', Song Yichen happened to push the door open and step in.