As soon as Jin Youli stepped out of the car at the entrance of Athena, she was stopped by several bodyguards.
Jin Youli: "What are you doing!"
One of the bodyguards said, "Miss Jin, our young master would like to invite you to talk in the car."
Jin Youli looked into the distance and saw a black A8 parked in an inconspicuous place, surrounded by bodyguards.
Jin Youli immediately recognized it as Chairman Wang's car!
She timidly followed the bodyguards to the car, and they opened the door for her.
Wang Ziran was sitting in the back seat. He was here for revenge today!
Jin Youli dared to deceive him and make him lose face in front of Su Ruiyi!!!
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. It seemed he had to teach this woman a lesson!
As soon as Jin Youli sat in the car, the doors locked with a click. Even the driver got out, leaving only Jin Youli and Wang Ziran in the car.
Jin Youli: "Young Master Wang, what are you doing? If you wanted to see me, you could have just called, why bother so many people?"
Wang Ziran: "Should I call you Aunt Jin? Since you're an elder, I've come to see you personally. Is there something you're not satisfied with?"
Jin Youli: "Satisfied, satisfied, ah no... I mean, I can't afford it..."
Wang Ziran: "Hmph!!! Auntie, how dare you lie to me!!!"
Wang Ziran's roar scared Jin Youli pale.
Jin Youli: "Young Master Wang, I, I've never lied to you! Even if you gave me a hundred thousand courage, I wouldn't dare to lie to the chairman's son!!!"
Wang Ziran: "You really won't shed a tear until you see the coffin. Today, I'll let you know the consequences of deceiving me!"
With that, Wang Ziran tapped on the car window. The driver got back in and, upon hearing Wang Ziran's command to drive, quickly started the car. They sped towards the mountain road.
Jin Youli: "Young Master Wang, where are you taking me? I really didn't lie to you, please let me go."
Wang Ziran: "You'll know when we get there."
Jin Youli pleaded fearfully all the way, almost begging Wang Ziran to kneel.
But Wang Ziran didn't listen at all. He even threatened her, saying that if she made any more noise, he would throw her out of the car to crash to her death against a utility pole!
The car drove to the edge of a cliff. It was pitch dark all around. Several bodyguards grabbed Jin Youli and tied her hands.
Jin Youli glanced down the cliff and immediately sat on the ground. She suddenly started crying loudly.
Jin Youli: "Young Master Wang, I beg you, what exactly did I lie to you about? If I really said the wrong thing, I'll die, but I didn't know anything. I can't die for nothing!"
Wang Ziran: "Alright, then I'll let you die with some understanding!"
Jin Youli: "I'll tell you, I'll tell you everything! I'll tell you everything I know!"
Wang Ziran: "Didn't you say Ou Yunchen was a bartender at Athena?"
Jin Youli quickly nodded.
Jin Youli: "Yes, yes, yes, he's a bartender! Everyone at Athena knows it!"
Wang Ziran became even more furious. He played the recording he had made as evidence. However, everyone at Athena that day claimed not to know Ou Yunchen.
Jin Youli was quite puzzled. "No! They're lying!!! They're deceiving you!"
Wang Ziran: "Heh, so you mean they are all lying to me, and you are the one who was wronged?"
Jin Youli crawled to Wang Ziran's feet: "Yes, I would never lie to you. I swear to heaven, it must have been Sister Hong's idea to make them all pretend not to know Ou Yunchen!"
Wang Ziran: "Are you afraid of me?"
Jin Youli: "Yes, of course I'm afraid!"
Wang Ziran: "You're afraid of lying to me. Aren't you afraid of retaliation if so many people collectively deceive me?!"
Jin Youli: "But I really didn't lie to you..."
Wang Ziran: "Alright, then give me proof that Ou Yunchen once worked at Athena. Do you have any photos?"
Jin Youli: "No... no..."
Wang Ziran suddenly kicked the woman away.
Jin Youli quickly hugged Wang Ziran's legs again: "Young Master Wang, please listen to my explanation. We don't allow guests to bring their phones into Athena. This is to protect the privacy of every guest!"
Wang Ziran raised his hand, and several bodyguards approached Jin Youli.
Jin Youli knew that if this continued, Wang Ziran would never believe her. But she also knew that those guests would not testify for her. Everyone was afraid of being known by outsiders that they had visited such a place.
Jin Youli: "Young Master Wang, spare me. I'll do anything you want in the future! Please!!!"
Hearing this, Wang Ziran's mood finally improved a little. He had another purpose today: to have Jin Youli publicly expose Ou Yunchen as an employee of Athena!
Wang Ziran: "Really, anything?"
Jin Youli: "Really, really!"
Wang Ziran: "Are you willing to expose Ou Yunchen's true face in person?"
Jin Youli: "Willing, willing! He is a bartender! I'm just stating the facts, and it's time more people knew about it!"
Jin Youli reacted quickly. She felt that Wang Ziran's concern about Ou Yunchen's identity was not simple!
Perhaps Ou Yunchen had offended Wang Ziran, otherwise Wang Ziran wouldn't be so eager to reveal Ou Yunchen's true colors!
Wang Ziran: "Alright, then you must keep your promise. If you dare to disappear, I'll make your Jin family the same as this stone."
With that, Wang Ziran picked up a stone from the ground and threw it down the cliff.
When Wang Ziran returned to the car, Jin Youli finally breathed a sigh of relief. Her life was saved, but she had also gotten into trouble because of her mouth.
***
After dinner, Ou Yunchen and Mo Qingyun were taking a walk on the street.
Perhaps because it was their first date, both of them were a little silent. The innocent Mo Qingyun didn't notice Ou Yunchen's abnormality; she was still immersed in happiness.
Ou Yunchen: "Xiao Yun."
Mo Qingyun looked up. In the moonlight, Ou Yunchen's face seemed even more indifferent.
Ou Yunchen: "From now on, no matter what happens to you, I hope to be the first one to share it with you. You should tell me whether you're happy or unhappy."
Mo Qingyun pursed her lips and nodded. She felt this was Ou Yunchen's concern and, for the first time, felt she had someone to rely on.
Ou Yunchen avoided Mo Qingyun's eyes and hugged her tightly.
Mo Qingyun leaned her head on Ou Yunchen's chest. The unprecedented sense of security washed over her, and her feelings for Ou Yunchen instantly warmed.
Ou Yunchen looked at the old building in front of them and the gate without a security guard. He was brewing a new plan.
Ou Yunchen: "We're here. Go in, and I'll watch you go in."
Mo Qingyun signed with her hands: "Be careful on the road, good night."
Ou Yunchen smiled and waved. But as soon as Mo Qingyun turned around, Ou Yunchen grabbed her arm again.
Mo Qingyun turned back, her eyes seeming to ask.
Ou Yunchen suppressed the restlessness in his heart. He always regretted his previous cold rationality and longed to abandon all distractions and treat this relationship gently.
Ou Yunchen: "I just wanted to say good night."
Ou Yunchen rubbed Mo Qingyun's head, masking the darkness in his heart with a smile.
When Mo Qingyun had already entered the basement, Ou Yunchen's smile disappeared. He turned back coldly and walked into the darkness.
***
—An hour ago—
Sister Hong sent people to follow Jin Youli because the waiter at the entrance happened to see Jin Youli being taken away by Wang Ziran. This made Sister Hong highly vigilant.
Waiter: "Miss Jin? Are you alright?"
Jin Youli was startled, but seeing that it was a waiter from Athena, she relaxed.
Jin Youli: "You, how are you here?"
Waiter: "Sister Hong saw you being taken away and was worried, so she asked me to follow you."
Jin Youli: "You, did you hear everything?"
Waiter: "Miss Jin, let's go back and talk."
With the waiter's help, Jin Youli untied the ropes and returned to Athena.
Sister Hong immediately draped a blanket over Jin Youli and kindly offered her hot tea.
Jin Youli, however, was still trembling with fear. She knew that Sister Hong was concealing Ou Yunchen's identity for a reason!
Sister Hong: "Don't worry, my people are very tight-lipped. They won't say what they saw."
Jin Youli looked up at Sister Hong. For the first time, she felt that this woman's power was not just in running an entertainment venue, but also in her wisdom and astuteness that commanded respect.
Once Sister Hong saw that Jin Youli's condition had improved slightly, she sent someone to escort her back.
However, Sister Hong was still worried about Jin Youli's discretion. She told Ou Yunchen about Jin Youli being threatened by Wang Ziran.
***
—Sister Hong and Ou Yunchen on the phone—
Sister Hong: "What do you plan to do?"
Ou Yunchen: "Jin Youli is really a nuisance..."
Sister Hong: "I still advise you not to move against Wang Ziran."
Ou Yunchen: "Wang Ziran's only evidence is Jin Youli's testimony. Then I'll make sure Jin Youli can't speak."
Sister Hong: "Do you need me to provide anything?"
Ou Yunchen: "No, someone will help me solve this matter this time."
—End of call between Sister Hong and Ou Yunchen—