Blue Water Bay Club.
"Jiang Nian, would you like to play ball together?"
Lu Jiangnian indicated, "Didn't you see?"
"What?" Xia Zhixi followed his gaze.
At that moment, Sheng Congzhi was standing at the entrance of Pu Yunxuan, speaking with the Lu Family and a few unfamiliar faces.
She was dressed casually, in a simple black top paired with light blue jeans and her chestnut hair cascading to her waist, making her snow-white skin even more striking and her features meticulously enhanced.
The entertainment circle was full of beauties.
Not every beauty became a megastar.
Thus, the distinct beauty of Sheng Congzhi made even Xia Zhixi, herself a woman, secretly compare...
"Ah Chen and her..."
Sure enough, Lu Jiangnian nodded, "Not just Ah Chen, my grandfather is also quite familiar with her. Don't you think she's quite impressive?"
"You seem to have a big problem with her," Xia Zhixi chuckled, "Men like young and pretty girls, and Miss Sheng is extraordinarily beautiful…"
"Enough," Lu Jiangnian said impatiently.
Yet, he didn't want to gossip behind people's backs, especially about women's gossip...
Except for that scoundrel Fu Er.
"By the way, Ah Yan said he'll be here soon."
Xia Zhixi was surprised, "Really?"
"Why would I lie to you? Zhixi, as a friend, I've done all I could. From here on out, it's up to you…"
Meanwhile.
It was getting late, and the elders wanted to go back. Grandpa Lu was especially enthusiastic, "Ah Chen, since you're here, make sure you have a good time with Zhizhi."
And perhaps develop some feelings!
For this, he even gave Lu Huaichen a VIP card valid across the entire club.
Knowing protest would be futile, Sheng Congzhi remained silent.
Once the elders had left, Lu Huaichen suggested, "Zhizhi, how about we sit at the bar in the back?"
Right then, the door to the Yanyun Pavilion's private room opened and a few young men and women came out.
Among them, Fu Yuting quickly asked, "Brother Chen, what are you up to?"
Sheng Congzhi reminded, "Your friend is here."
Lu Huaichen, without even looking, said, "I heard the sound system here is good. I'll sing something for you..."
**
The two made their way to the bar at the back.
As the lights were just starting to come on.
In the dreamily lit bar on the second floor, a singer was performing a woeful old love song.
"Zhizhi, what do you want to listen to?" Lu Huaichen asked eagerly.
Sheng Congzhi smiled, "I'd like to use the restroom."
She didn't want to stay here long.
Earlier, she had noticed Xia Zhixi and Lu Jiangnian were both here, and perhaps Fu Yan was as well...
It would be truly awkward if they met.
Unfortunately, someone was not complying with her wishes.
"Sheng Congzhi."
Just as she came out of the restroom, a familiar female voice rang out.
Fu Yuting stood in the corridor, snobbishly defiant, "I was wondering, what makes you eligible to splurge here? It turns out it's because of Grandpa Lu. The internet rumors are indeed true; you're quite good at keeping men happy, especially the old ones."
Sheng Congzhi smirked, "Are you jealous?"
Her light words instantly broke Fu Yuting's composure, "Who's jealous of you? How shameless can you be, when those men could all be your grandfathers..."
Sheng Congzhi started walking away.
"Stop!" Fu Yuting blocked her furiously, "Compete with me."
Sheng Congzhi refused, "No contest."
Fu Yuting wouldn't let it go, "How about this, if you win, I won't tell my uncle about tonight, how's that?"
Sheng Congzhi countered, "If I win, can you leave immediately?"
"You win first!"
...
Fu Yuting chose archery.
As a female celebrity who often socializes with men, Sheng Congzhi must have been exposed to many high-end sports like golf.
But archery was different.
In the country, archery was also considered a high-end sport for the wealthy but wasn't as widespread; even she had specifically taken it up while studying abroad.
Sheng Congzhi hadn't even attended college, having failed her college entrance exam and entered the entertainment industry. Against such an empty show, Fu Yuting was very confident.
They headed to a slightly distant archery range.
Sheng Congzhi said, "Let's start."
"What's the rush?" Fu Yuting cooed, "Not everyone is here yet."
Sheng Congzhi: ???
Sure enough, not long after, several girls chatted as they walked in.
Then Lu Huaichen came, "Zhizhi, so you ran off here."
Sheng Congzhi looked at Fu Yuting.
The latter smiled sweetly and harmlessly, "Competitions are fun with more people, you're not chickening out, are you?"
"What competition?" Lu Huaichen was curious, "Zhizhi, when did you learn archery?"
Hearing this, Fu Yuting burst out laughing.
"It's my first time." Sheng Congzhi also slowly curved her lips, "Miss Fu, is everyone here now?"
Fu Yuting held back her laughter, "Yes, everyone's here."
Lu Huaichen was the key figure in this competition.
As long as he could be made to see Sheng Congzhi embarrass herself while she herself shone, her goal would be achieved.
Fu Yuting smoothly called the staff over and began the rental procedure.
She had only recently returned to the country and didn't have a membership card here, so she had to use Fu Dongting's name to rent the highest configuration of archery equipment.
While dressing, she looked at Sheng Congzhi, "Aren't you going to wear the equipment?"
Sheng Congzhi said, "No need."
Did she need to wear equipment to deal with a delicate little rich girl?
Yet, Fu Yuting couldn't resist sneering, "Better rent a set, it won't cost much… Oh, I forgot, you don't have a membership here, do you want Brother Chen to rent it for you?"
"Zhizhi, I'll rent it for you," Lu Huaichen immediately chimed in, "Everything else doesn't matter, but you definitely need the guard, just in case you hurt your hand when drawing the bow…"
"Ah Chen is right."
Suddenly, a deep and magnetic male voice sounded.
Not just Sheng Congzhi.
Even Fu Yuting was startled.
She turned around and saw near the door, several figures had appeared unexpectedly.
Fu Yan, Lu Jiangnian, Xia Zhixi… even Fu Dongting was there.
"Uncle."
At Lu Huai Chen's call, Sheng Congzhi's whole person swayed again.
But Fu Yan just curved his thin lips, dressed in a simple black shirt with a few buttons casually undone, and smiling freely.
With a wave of his hand, the staff immediately jogged over, all respect, "Dr. Fu."
Fu Yan whispered a few words with his hands in his pockets.
The staff nodded repeatedly, then turned and ran off.
Soon he came back, holding a complete set of archery equipment.
Fu Yan inclined his head as a signal.
Understanding, the staff brought the equipment over to Sheng Congzhi, "This is the equipment Dr. Fu has provided for you."
There was a peculiar silence all around.
Sheng Congzhi had a dark expression.
"Thanks, Uncle!" Lu Huaichen reacted, "Zhizhi, put it on quickly, don't really get hurt. It might affect your shooting later."
Sheng Congzhi was tired, "...Okay then."
While she was getting dressed…
Lu Jiangnian came over with a sneaky question, "You piece of shit, when did you become so charitable?"
Fu Er glanced at him, "I've always been very loving towards the younger generation."
Lu Jiangnian didn't believe it, "How much did this set cost to rent?"
Anyone with a bit of insight could see, the equipment Fu Yan rented was top-tier, even the buttons were embedded with diamonds. It couldn't be compared to the mere common goods Fu Yuting had...
"I just bought it last time."
At these words, Lu Jiangnian was utterly startled.
Xia Zhixi was also slightly moved.
She knew Fu Yan was not just a simple doctor. However, a whole set of top-luxury equipment started at one million, and membership was required to purchase it. Membership at Blue Water Bay Club started at one hundred million, not to mention—
He actually loaned out his own stuff?
Lu Jiangnian was equally shocked, but what he cared about was—"Why didn't you lend it to me before?"
Only for Fu Yan to lazily glance at him again, "With your shitty skills, you think you deserve it?"
"Holy shit!" Lu Jiangnian felt humiliated, "My skills are shitty, so what about hers?"
He just couldn't believe that a showbiz vase could have better archery skills than him.
Fu Yan chuckled low, "She's better than you."
"How do you know?"
Xia Zhixi was also puzzled, "Ah Yan, are you and Miss Sheng…"
"I'm just guessing," Fu Yan finished, once again showing a smile full of profound meaning.