This time, Shang Xinglu was truly innocent.

She had been lying in bed like a proper, well-behaved housewife at exactly 8:30 PM when she suddenly received a call from Shi Rui.

Shi Rui was sobbing so miserably over the phone.

After asking what had happened, she explained that she had long suspected her husband of keeping a mistress outside.

Today, they got into an argument over a trivial matter, and in a fit of rage, she confronted him.

However, her husband stubbornly refused to admit anything and had just grabbed his car keys and stormed out.

Then Shi Rui said, “If he can find someone to serve him, why can’t I?! Come on, girl! Let’s go out and have some fun!”

At this point, how could Shang Xinglu possibly say, “No, I’d rather stay home and lounge around”?

She had no choice but to get up, freshen up a little, and go meet up with the girls.

Of course, once they met, her friends immediately criticized her for her lackluster outfit.

After forcing her to change into something more eye-catching, they finally set out.

Who knew their night would start off on such a rough note?

Even though Shi Rui had the face of a seductive vixen, she was currently sick and tired of these actual vixens.

In fact, she was more furious about catching mistresses than Shang Xinglu, the supposed victim, was.

Meanwhile, as Lin Heng questioned her, Shang Xinglu only wanted to pretend she didn’t exist.

She stared at the short-haired beauty beside Lin Heng for a long time.

Then, her eyes darted around, and she suddenly lunged forward, clinging to the woman’s arm.

“Like this one, for example! Look, don’t you think we look a little alike? That means we’re fated to meet! Let’s get to know each other!” Shang Xinglu grasped the short-haired woman’s hand and enthusiastically shook it up and down. “Hello, hello! My name is Louise. What’s yours?”

The short-haired woman was completely dumbfounded.

Hadn’t she been trying to hit on Lin Heng just now…?

Still in a daze, she stammered, “Uh… just call me Shuangshuang.”

“Oh my, that makes us even more fated!” Shang Xinglu tightened her grip and took a step closer, nearly pressing herself against the woman’s face. “Actually, you can call me Lulu too.”

Alias Shuang-whatever: “…………”

As Shang Xinglu stepped forward, the true brilliance of her dress was revealed.

From the front, it looked quite ordinary—plain black with a high neckline. But when she moved, the back of the dress became visible.

The fabric dipped scandalously low, exposing a stretch of flawless, snowy-white skin.

A delicate ribbon was tied at her slender waist, making her look like a beautifully wrapped gift, waiting to be unwrapped.

Lin Heng narrowed his eyes and took a slow sip of his drink.

Then, he noticed that his assistants, Yuan and Li, were staring at the exact same spot as him.

Immediately, Lin Heng radiated an aura of pure death!

Yuan and Li shuddered violently, then quickly turned their heads and whistled as if they hadn’t seen a thing, their survival instincts kicking in at full force.

They had truly been wronged here—who wouldn’t sneak a glance at an unexpected display of bare skin? But for the sake of their bonuses—and their very lives—they now had to look anywhere but there!

Meanwhile, Shang Xinglu had already intertwined her fingers with Shuangshuang’s.

“So, what do you say, beautiful? Let’s play together! The more, the merrier!” she beamed.

“……”

“You were just saying you wanted to have fun, weren’t you? Come on, come on, I don’t mind. No, no, I welcome it!” Shang Xinglu declared, pulling the short-haired woman toward their table.

She was putting in a lot of effort.

Honestly! If she really wanted to “get to know” a stranger, would she have dared to pick a man just now?

If she had, Lin Heng would definitely sue her to death in the divorce!

To be honest, faced with such an enthusiastic wife of the man she had just been hitting on, Shuangshuang was starting to panic.

She thought to herself, Shang Xinglu is being way too friendly. She’s probably plotting something sinister.

Yes—poisoning! Wasn’t it common for shady people to spike drinks in bars?

Recalling news stories of women being drugged, assaulted, or even worse, the short-haired woman—also known as the not-so-famous Shuangshuang—shook her head like a rattling drum and frantically tried to flee.

But this was about Shang Xinglu’s purity! How could she let go?

She shot Shi Rui a meaningful glance, and Shi Rui immediately understood—Got it. Slowly torture her!

Without hesitation, Shi Rui grabbed Shuangshuang and shoved her down onto a seat.

Shuangshuang: “…………”

Shang Xinglu flashed a dazzling smile. “What would you like to drink?”

Shuangshuang was on the verge of tears. “C-Can I… call my friends over to keep me company?”

Shang Xinglu smiled even more like a big bad wolf. “Of course, of course! Everyone should play together~!”

Then, she gave Shi Rui another look—Hurry, go round up the little miss’s friends before she gets scared and bolts!

Tonight, Shi Rui was incredibly cooperative. She immediately nodded and called over the rest of the girls.

She knew exactly what to do—Not a single one gets away!

And so, a few minutes later, what was once a table of four men drinking in solemn silence was now bustling with a group of stunning women—just as Yuan had secretly hoped for.

If you asked Yuan if he was moved by the scene?

Yuan would answer with teary eyes, “I wouldn’t dare be moved, I wouldn’t dare.”

How could he dare?

He didn’t even dare to glance around—lest his boss freeze him with a glare.

He didn’t dare say the wrong thing—lest his boss’s wife, who was smiling so sweetly, decide to execute him on the spot.

With everyone seated, each harboring their own thoughts, there was one thing they all agreed on—

Shang Xinglu was placed right next to Lin Heng.

Shang Xinglu: “…………”

No, this aura…

Heavens, save me!

But tonight, the heavens had a bit too much to drink.

With so many people gathered, sitting around idly wasn’t an option. The sisters of Shang Xinglu suggested playing a game.

Shang Xinglu decided to save herself. She immediately said, “Yes, yes! Let’s play hide and seek!”

The sisters: “……”
The assistants: “……”

Finally, the “Shuangshuang” in the group revealed excited expressions. “Great! This is a good one!”

However, Shang Xinglu’s idea was immediately vetoed.

Xue Shaoying said, “Oh dear, Louise always says the wrong thing when she’s nervous. I know her—she must have meant to say Truth or Dare. So, let’s draw Joker cards, modify the rules a bit: whoever draws the Joker drinks first. The one who draws the big Joker gets to make the one who drew the small Joker choose between Truth or Dare. How about that?”

No one objected.

Xue Shaoying, unfazed, smiled and said, “Since no one is against it, then it’s settled!”

And so, the game began.

In the first round, Xue Shaoying drew Shi Rui. Shi Rui chose Truth. With no taboos between sisters, Xue Shaoying asked, “Who was your best ‘H’ experience with?”

Shi Rui answered without hesitation, “My college boyfriend, XX. Definitely not my husband—he’s trash!”

The men present suddenly felt immense pressure.

In the second round, Assistant Yuan got Shang Xinglu. Shang Xinglu chose Dare.

Assistant Yuan, eager to survive, said, “Then, Miss Shang, please kiss President Lin.”

Shang Xinglu: “……”

Like a glitching robot, she turned stiffly to look at Lin Heng.

That profile…

She swallowed hard.

W-well, it’s just a dare, right? It can’t be helped!

With that thought, Shang Xinglu wrapped her arms around Lin Heng’s neck and planted a quick kiss on his cheek.

Lin Heng touched his face, then deliberately put on a serious expression, covering his lips with his fist and clearing his throat.

Everyone else: “……”

This couple—who looked like seasoned heartthrobs that left broken hearts wherever they went—was actually this innocent?!

Interesting.

After that, every time Shang Xinglu was chosen, she would pick Dare to avoid saying something that would expose her. And every time she chose Dare, everyone would make her kiss Lin Heng.

Thus, Shang Xinglu was “forced” to down several shots and plant multiple kisses on Lin Heng.

As for President Lin, aside from getting kissed, he remained mostly unscathed.

But even he wasn’t completely spared.

He drew the small Joker.

And the one who drew the big Joker? None other than Shang Xinglu, who was hiccupping from alcohol and giggling next to him.

She glanced at him sideways, grinning smugly.

“Hahaha! You’re finally at my mercy!”

“Louise, why do you sound like a bandit?” Shi Rui remarked mercilessly.

Lin Heng followed the rules, downing a shot in one go.

“Truth,” he chose.

Shang Xinglu rubbed her hands together, her alcohol-fogged brain barely functioning.

All the questions she usually wanted to ask had suddenly disappeared.

She grabbed Lin Heng’s face, forcing him to look at her directly.

Pouting unhappily, she asked, “Were you mad last night?”

Amidst the deafening music, a brief silence fell.

The lights flickered over Lin Heng’s face, painting it in shifting colors, yet none of them reflected in his deep black eyes.

In his pupils, there was only Shang Xinglu—looking slightly troubled, slightly expectant.

Lin Heng calmly replied, “Ah. Yes, I was.”

Shang Xinglu’s face scrunched up instantly.

But before she could react, Lin Heng abruptly pulled her up. Grabbing his jacket, he announced, “She’s had too much. We’re leaving.”

No one dared to stop them.

The “Shuangshuang” who had tried to flirt with Lin Heng earlier had already been drowned in alcohol by Shi Rui and the others. Now, she could only wave her hands sluggishly and slur, “Sis… see ya~”

Hearing that, Shi Rui glanced at the short-haired girl carefully.

She thought—Wow, she really does look a bit like Louise. What a coincidence.

—

All because of Xue Shaoying’s stupid rule of drinking before picking a card.

And because all the drinks were shots—Tequila with salt and lime—Shang Xinglu got tipsy fast.

But only tipsy.

Her mind was still somewhat clear; she was just overly excited and wriggling non-stop in Lin Heng’s arms like a restless worm.

As they stepped outside, a gust of cold wind hit her, making her stand upright with sudden righteousness.

“No drunk driving!” she declared firmly. “Or else, two lines of tears for the loved ones! Quick! Let’s call a taxi!”

With that, she pulled out her phone.

As she unlocked the screen, her fingers slipped, nearly flinging the phone away. Lin Heng swiftly caught it. But when he looked at the screen—

It was full of half-naked women, complete with price tags.

Lin Heng’s face darkened instantly.

What the hell?!

What was she looking at every day?

If not for herself, who was she planning to hire this for?

Combining this with her earlier question—“Were you mad last night?”—Lin Heng connected the dots…

And his expression turned completely black.

Even in her drunken state, Shang Xinglu could read his face.

She immediately threw her arms around him, patting his head like comforting a child.

“I was wrong, I was wrong,” she coaxed. “Forget home! Forget the taxi! We’re going there!”

She pointed toward a glitzy, gold-lit, extravagant building not far away.

Hilton Hotel.

With great enthusiasm, she cheered, “Don’t be mad! Let’s book a room! Let’s f***ing go!”