The "Jini Tai Mei" incident was merely a minor interlude for Bai Zihe and the other two.
That was the reality.
Beauty and glamour were visible everywhere in public; the meanness and disarray behind the scenes went unnoticed.
Those fans…
"Brother Ji," they'd cry, "Brother Ji!" But when Brother Ji was banned, no one cared.
After this commotion, "Jini Tai Mei" would soon vanish from everyone's sight, likely never to make a comeback.
However, it had delayed them considerably.
By the time Bai Zihe, Liu Qianxun, and Xue'er emerged from the airport and arrived in the provincial city center, it was already dusk.
"It's too congested ahead, let's get out and walk."
Bai Zihe asked Manager Chen to pull the car over to the roadside. He alighted and walked with the two women toward the pre-booked Xiu Jiangnan Hotel.
"Hey, you guys think..."
Liu Qianxun suddenly asked, "Could Heilong already know we're here and have prepared a big surprise for us?"
Xue'er glanced at her and replied, "With the commotion at the airport just now, it's impossible for Heilong *not* to know we're here."
"As for whether there's a surprise..."
Xue'er shook her head, "That, I don't know."
"Tsk."
Upon receiving her affirmative answer, Liu Qianxun's spirits soared. "I have a feeling there will be!"
"After all, he so provocatively challenged us on television, how could he not have prepared something?"
Then, Liu Qianxun looked at Bai Zihe and giggled, "Great Demon, please don't make a move this time. You take them all down in one go, and it's not fun at all."
"Let me play with them. I've been bored to death lately."
Play…
If others knew that Liu Qianxun's idea of "play" involved scorpions and centipedes, they would be terrified.
"No."
Bai Zihe uttered a single word, then changed tack. "Your requested surprise has arrived."
"Ah ha?"
Liu Qianxun excitedly looked around. "Where? Where?"
No sooner had she spoken.
A Porsche Cayenne pulled up to the curb.
A trendy young man with dyed yellow hair, an earring, and a crucifix necklace got out.
Zhu Yong, a member of the Zhu family in the provincial city. Male, with a preference for females.
He considered himself a seasoned ladies' man, but upon seeing the two stunning beauties, Liu Qianxun and Xue'er, in the car, he was captivated. He immediately resolved to win them over that night.
"Hi, two beautiful ladies, hello."
Zhu Yong flashed a smile he thought was charming. "The cool breeze and the moon are perfect right now. Why don't you two join me for a drive, admire the moon, and discuss life?"
He pulled open the car door, looking at them expectantly.
Liu Qianxun's playful mood was ignited.
"Handsome, I'd love to go with you."
She said in a sweet voice, but pointed at Bai Zihe. "But if the two of us go with you, what about him? We came out together, we can't just leave him behind!"
"That's easy!"
Hearing her syrupy voice, Zhu Yong was already smitten. "My Porsche can fit all three of you. Come on, let's all get in."
"But..."
Liu Qianxun added, "Handsome, so many girls have sat in your passenger seat, it would be awkward for me to sit there. I won't sit in the front!"
Zhu Yong choked, muttering to himself.
*Hmph, you little vixen, playing these games with me. Just wait until we get to the hotel, and I'll see how I 'discipline' you!*
However, his immediate priority was to lure the two beauties into the car!
He then looked at Xue'er and made a lecherous invitation. "Beautiful, perhaps... you could take the front passenger seat?"
As for Bai Zihe...
He was completely ignored.
To his surprise, Xue'er's brows furrowed. Showing no politeness, she commanded, "Get lost!"
Zhu Yong flinched, nearly hitting the car.
"Hehehe..."
Liu Qianxun burst into laughter. "Handsome, it seems we're fated to be apart tonight."
"My companion here has a bad temper. You'd better leave quickly, or by the time it gets later, who knows if she'll confiscate your… 'tools'..."
She then turned around.
Noticing Bai Zihe and Xue'er had already walked far ahead, she quickly chased after them. "Why are you two walking so fast? Let's play a bit..."
Only then did Zhu Yong realize he'd been tricked by Liu Qianxun. His face turned extremely ugly.
However, he didn't get into his car and leave.
Watching their retreating figures, Zhu Yong curved his lips into a suggestive arc. "A bit feisty, but this young master loves to conquer a wild mare the most!"
Then, he began to follow them from a distance.
Until Bai Zihe and the others entered the Xiu Jiangnan Hotel.
"Xiu Jiangnan..."
"This is heaven-sent!"
As a notorious playboy in the provincial city, Zhu Yong had frequented many establishments and was a VIP at many hotels, including Xiu Jiangnan.
As Zhu Yong entered the hotel, he happened to see Bai Zihe and the other two entering a private room.
He noted the room number and found the general manager, Yang Kaitai.
"Oh, Young Master Zhu."
Yang Kaitai, seeing the young master of the Zhu family, immediately put on a smiling face. "What brings you here today?"
Zhu Yong got straight to the point. "I need a favor."
"You name it."
Zhu Yong produced a packet of powder. "Add some 'seasoning' to the guests in room number 3. You understand."
"I understand, I understand!"
Yang Kaitai had helped him with such matters—drugging beautiful women—more than once.
The powders Zhu Yong gave him were either sedatives or aphrodisiacs, none of which were fatal.
Although some women were furious after waking up, they were all suppressed by the Zhu family's influence. Moreover, Zhu Yong always rewarded him handsomely.
So, Yang Kaitai was accustomed to it, even happy to oblige.
Yang Kaitai took the powder, turned on the hallway surveillance, and let Zhu Yong confirm.
Upon seeing Xue'er and Liu Qianxun, he let out a lewd smile. "These two girls are top-notch. Young Master Zhu, you're in for a treat this time."
Zhu Yong also revealed a smile that men understood.
Immediately, Yang Kaitai called for a trusted subordinate, who added the powder to Bai Zihe's group's food and then delivered it to their private room.
Inside the private room.
The trio were completely unaware.
As soon as the dishes were served, they began to feast.
But after just two bites.
All three of them collapsed onto the table, unconscious.
Outside the private room, Zhu Yong heard the commotion and rushed in impatiently, not forgetting to close the door.
His gaze roamed unscrupulously over Xue'er and Liu Qianxun's chests, drool already streaming down his chin.
"Little lady, weren't you quite feisty just now?"
Zhu Yong scanned Xue'er with lustful eyes, then looked at Liu Qianxun. "You weren't bad either, daring to tease this young master."
"Now you've both become my captives?"
"Now..."
"Let this young master's 'human cannon' teach you a good lesson!"
With that said.
Facing two beauties of different styles, Zhu Yong chose to cater to both—working on them simultaneously!
With a lewd expression, he flexed his hands and reached out towards Xue'er and Liu Qianxun respectively.