Chapter 10: No, Sis, Who Are You With?

It was already 9 p.m. when Jiang Yichen saw the message from his sister.

【Jiang Yichen: I apologized. Professor Qin is magnanimous and didn’t hold it against me.】

【Jiang Suihua: Oh, that’s good.】

【Jiang Suihua: Guess where I am?】

【Jiang Yichen: How am I supposed to guess?】

【Jiang Suihua: (image) (image)】

【Jiang Yichen: A nightclub?】

【Jiang Suihua: No, it’s a quiet bar, a small tavern called ‘Nine Block Tavern.’】

【Jiang Yichen: Oh…】

【Jiang Suihua: Oh right, Xiao Yi, guess who I just ran into?】

【Jiang Yichen: Who?】

【Jiang Suihua: I ran into Professor Qin. I saw her when I was getting a taxi at the school gate, and then when I came to this tavern, I saw her car parked outside. But I only know she’s in the tavern; I don’t know exactly where she is…】

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Jiang Yichen suddenly felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

He suddenly recalled a plot from the original novel, where Jiang Suihua and Qin Ling had a chance encounter in a tavern. Jiang Suihua got drunk, and Qin Ling ended up bringing her back to her teacher’s apartment…

Jiang Suihua accidentally cut her arm while drunk, and that was when Qin Ling’s second personality emerged after seeing the blood.

It could be said that the complicated relationship between Jiang Suihua and Qin Ling began at that moment.

No wonder the name “Nine Block” looked familiar.

This was a tavern opened by one of Qin Ling’s close friends!

However, if he remembered correctly, this event should have occurred in about two weeks, around mid-September…

【Jiang Yichen: Sis, come back quickly. I just thought of something urgent to tell you.】

After sending the message, Jiang Yichen tried calling several times but got no answer…

Feeling anxious, he quickly put on some clothes.

“Lao Jiang, what’s making all that noise late at night? Are you going out?” Zhang Wei asked.

Jiang Yichen didn’t have time to respond, slamming the dorm door shut behind him.

“Hey… this guy!”

……

Nine Block Tavern.

“Come on, Jiang Suihua, it’s your turn to drink! Hurry up!”

Jiang Suihua waved her hand, declining, “No, no, I really can’t drink anymore.”

She was well aware of her own drinking limits; if she drank any more, she would truly get drunk.

“I’m going to the bathroom…”

Jiang Suihua supported herself as she stood up.

“Huahuan, do you want me to go with you?”

“No need, I’m not drunk; just my stomach feels a bit uncomfortable. I’ll be fine going to the bathroom alone; you guys enjoy yourselves.”

Jiang Suihua rejected their offers of help, grabbing her small handbag and standing up.

This was her first time at a tavern. Although it was a quiet bar, she was still fully armed, equipped with pepper spray, a tactical pen, a personal alarm, and tear gas.

The tavern had dim lighting, and she walked slowly.

This scene caught the attention of a figure on the second floor.

“Do you know her?”

A neutral voice spoke near Qin Ling’s ear.

“She’s a student from my school,” Qin Ling replied.

Qin Ling swirled the wine in her high glass, the aroma of the red wine wafting through the air.

Next to her was a short-haired woman, dressed in a leather jacket and sporting smoky makeup. Her name was Liu Rong, and she was one of Qin Ling’s university roommates, just like Lin Yao.

“A student?” Liu Rong chuckled. “I really don’t understand why you’re going back to be a teacher like Lin Yao. I can’t stand places like school.”

The tavern was divided into two areas: the first floor and the second floor.

The first floor was a lively hall, dimly lit, with several booths playing soothing classical music.

Jiang Suihua was sitting in a booth at the back with a few roommates.

The second floor was relatively private, consisting of private rooms, each with a different decor style.

Standing on the second floor, one could see the entire first floor through the glass windows, and it was one-way glass, so people on the second floor could see the first floor, but not vice versa.

Qin Ling and Liu Rong’s room was the best in the tavern.

Not only was it soundproof, but the decor was also exquisite.

The main color scheme was deep brown and gold, with beautifully patterned wallpaper covering the walls.

A luxurious crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, although it wasn’t turned on, leaving the room somewhat dim.

In front of the large windows was a cozy sofa area.

Qin Ling was lounging on the sofa, barefoot, with her legs curled up, one hand shaking her wine glass and the other propping up her face.

Her long black hair cascaded down, and the buttons of her white shirt were undone by two, making her look relaxed yet elegant.

Qin Ling raised her wine glass and clinked it with Liu Rong’s. “That’s Lin Yao’s student.”

“Lin Yao?” Liu Rong scoffed. “Why isn’t she here today?”

Qin Ling chuckled lightly. “She doesn’t like drinking; you know that.”

Liu Rong said, “When are we going to find a time for our Mingxian Four Sisters to get together? Now that you and Lin Yao are teachers, and I’ve opened a few chain stores, we should have some time to meet up. But as for Fang Xiaotian, that’s different; she’s flying all over the country for gigs.”

“Let’s talk about it later.” Qin Ling raised her slender finger to her wine glass, slowly bringing it to her lips for a gentle sip.

Liu Rong teased, “I feel like you’re just here to drain my precious wine!”

“Hmm, is that not allowed?” Qin Ling replied, even in the tavern’s dim lighting, her skin looked as smooth as jade.

Liu Rong genuinely envied her. No matter how diligently she took care of her skin and protected herself from the sun, she still couldn’t compare to someone with such natural beauty…