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Although Zheng Shuyi still had some worries, she looked at Su Chang's determined eyes and ultimately chose to trust him.

Afterwards, the women came out of the room one after another. Su Chang smiled and introduced them to each of them. Although Zheng Shuyi was a little embarrassed, she still tried her best to keep smiling and greet everyone.

Because Guan Juer, Andy, and the others already knew Zheng Shuyi, and because Zheng Shuyi's personality was not aggressive, she quickly integrated into the group of women's conversations.

Chapter 325 Angry

The room was filled with joy, but Bi Ruoshan, who had run away alone, was now in a predicament. Because she had left in a hurry, she had no phone or wallet on her. In this unfamiliar place, she didn't know where to go.

However, she didn't want to go back to her room at that moment. She was cursing Su Chang to death in her heart and didn't want to see him at all. She could only walk aimlessly out of the hotel, still cursing Su Chang under her breath.

Cui Tianqi knew Bi Ruoshan because of her, and at this moment, she had Ma Li follow along. Ma Li listened to Bi Ruoshan's muttered curses from behind and found it somewhat amusing. The main reason was that she could tell that Bi Ruoshan still liked Su Chang very much. Her curses were harmless and just showed her anger.

At this moment, Ma Li noticed Yan Xiaoqiu walking towards her. Ma Li deliberately lowered her head to avoid being noticed by Yan Xiaoqiu, and Yan Xiaoqiu indeed did not notice her and walked straight into the hotel.

However, Ma Li quickly frowned because she noticed that Yan Xiaoqiu was being followed by a tail not far behind, and this person was none other than Chen Shanshan.

Ma Li originally intended to call Su Chang to inform her, but when she noticed Chen Shanshan passing by Bi Ruoshan, she stopped and walked towards Bi Ruoshan, blocking her way.

Ma Li stopped holding her phone, took two steps closer, and stopped a short distance away, wanting to hear what kind of trouble Chen Shanshan was up to this time.

Bi Ruoshan frowned as she looked at the woman blocking her way. Already in a bad mood, she said irritably, "Who are you? Why are you blocking my way?"

Chen Shanshan wasn't angry. She smiled and said, "Beautiful lady, you've misunderstood. I just thought you looked familiar. I must have seen you before. I'm from Shanghai, and you probably are too, right?"

Bi Ruoshan was taken aback, but after thinking for a long time, she couldn't remember where she had seen Chen Shanshan before. However, she couldn't rule out the possibility that Chen Shanshan had seen her. Her tone softened a bit, but she still said with a slight wariness, "Oh? Is that so? I don't remember."

Chen Shanshan seemed to sense Bi Ruoshan's wariness. She smiled slightly and continued, "Perhaps it was on some occasion, but I was quite impressed with you." As she spoke, she looked Bi Ruoshan up and down, a hint of jealousy flashing in her eyes.

Bi Ruoshan was even more puzzled. She felt that Chen Shanshan was a bit strange, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. She looked at Chen Shanshan, frowned, and asked, "What exactly do you want?"

Chen Shanshan's smile grew even brighter. She leaned closer to Bi Ruoshan and whispered, "I know about your relationship with Su Chang. I just want to remind you that he's not a good person."

Bi Ruoshan's face instantly darkened. She glared at Chen Shanshan and said angrily, "What nonsense are you spouting! I know Su Chang better than you do. Who are you? Why are you slandering my boss?"

Chen Shanshan didn't seem intimidated by Bi Ruoshan's anger. She didn't believe that Su Chang and this woman had a simple superior-subordinate relationship, otherwise this woman wouldn't have kept cursing Su Chang.

Chen Shanshan sneered and said, "Really? You're so naive. Su Chang isn't as simple as she seems on the surface. She loves toying with women's feelings, and I'm one of her victims."

Bi Ruoshan felt a sharp pain in her heart. She couldn't believe Chen Shanshan's words, yet she didn't seem to be lying. Her eyes became unfocused, and she murmured to herself, "No, it can't be, Su Chang isn't that kind of person at all..."

Watching all this unfold, Ma Li secretly worried for Bi Ruoshan. She knew Chen Shanshan was no simple woman; she didn't understand why she would slander Su Chang like this, but she felt things were definitely not that simple.

Looking at Bi Ruoshan's expression, Chen Shanshan couldn't help but feel a little smug. She knew that her words had planted a seed of doubt in Bi Ruoshan's mind, and that was exactly the effect she wanted.

She continued, "It's okay if you don't believe me. One day you'll find that what I said is true. How about coming with me? I'll take you for a drink and then tell you the story between me and Su Chang. What do you say?"

Bi Ruoshan stood there blankly, her heart filled with contradictions and pain.

She wasn't sure whether she should trust the woman in front of her, but since she was penniless and had no phone with her, she figured it wouldn't hurt to listen, so she nodded and agreed, "Okay then."

A smug smile crept across Chen Shanshan's lips as she thought to herself, "What a stupid woman." However, she quickly suppressed her smile, as if that smugness had never existed. Then, she led Bi Ruoshan to the main road, flagged down a car, and they drove off together.

Seeing this, Ma Li quickly hailed a taxi and followed closely behind. While sitting in the car, she quickly took out her phone, dialed Su Chang's number, and then recounted how Chen Shanshan had spread rumors and deceived Bi Ruoshan.

Su Chang simply instructed Ma Li to stay close to the two of them, protect Bi Ruoshan's safety, and ensure they could stay in touch before hanging up the phone.

In the room, after Su Chang hung up the phone, his face instantly turned gloomy. His brows furrowed tightly, and a hint of worry appeared in his eyes.

The women noticed Su Chang's unusual behavior and stopped chatting, making the atmosphere in the room tense and heavy.

Yang Tao couldn't bear to watch any longer. She walked up to Su Chang and asked softly, "What's wrong? What happened?" Her voice was filled with concern and worry.

Su Chang then came to his senses. Looking at the worried expressions on the women's faces, he tried to suppress his unease and forced a smile, saying, "It's okay, what could possibly happen to me? It's just that I might not be able to travel with you all later."

Looking at Su Chang's expression, Yang Tao knew he wasn't telling the truth. She sighed softly and reminded him, "No matter what, you must remember we're all waiting for you to come back. Take care of yourself."

Su Chang felt Yang Tao's concern, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. His smile became even more sincere. He hugged Yang Tao tightly, gently kissed her forehead, and said tenderly, "Don't worry, it's nothing serious, there's no danger, it's just that some bedbugs are a bit disgusting."

Yang Tao's worries lessened slightly after hearing Su Chang's words. She nodded and said, "Then let's resolve this as soon as possible, so as not to ruin your mood and make everyone unhappy."

Su Chang looked at Yang Tao gratefully, his eyes filled with deep appreciation. He held Yang Tao's hand tightly, as if to tell her how important her concern was to him...

He secretly resolved to handle Chen Shanshan's matter as soon as possible so that everyone wouldn't worry about him. His brows furrowed slightly, revealing his inner determination and resolve.

Su Chang smiled and nodded, his smile carrying a hint of confidence and reassurance. His gaze slowly swept over the women, his eyes filled with tenderness and care.

"Alright, ladies, I'm really fine now. You guys go eat first, then go have some fun. I'll meet up with you after I finish this." Su Chang's voice was firm and strong, which reassured the women.

Although the women were still somewhat worried about Su Chang, they also believed in her abilities. Their eyes revealed their trust and reliance on her.

Not long after the women left, the door opened again, and Guan Xiaodi, Cui Tianqi, and Zheng Shuyi walked in together.

Su Chang stopped himself from giving the order and looked at Zheng Shuyi with a puzzled expression, asking gently, "Shuyi, why are you back? Aren't you going to play with them?"

Zheng Shuyi looked at Su Chang with a worried expression, her eyes revealing deep concern and unease. Her brows furrowed slightly, and her lips were pursed, as if she was trying hard to suppress her inner anxiety.

"Su Chang, has something happened to Ruoshan?" Zheng Shuyi's voice trembled slightly, her gaze fixed on Su Chang's face, trying to find the answer from his expression.

Seeing Zheng Shuyi's anxious expression, Su Chang's heart softened. His eyes darted around as he pondered how to answer her question.

Zheng Shuyi said directly, "Su Chang, don't try to hide it from me. You received a call not long after Ruoshan left. Something must have happened to Ruoshan. Tell me quickly, what happened to Ruoshan?"

Zheng Shuyi's voice was tinged with a sob, and she gripped Su Chang's clothes tightly, as if only in this way could she feel a little at ease.

Su Chang sighed helplessly, secretly admiring Zheng Shuyi's intelligence. He walked over, put one arm around Zheng Shuyi, and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with the other. His movements were gentle and delicate, as if he were cherishing a precious treasure.

3.9 He sighed softly and said, “Shuyi, don’t worry, Ruoshan is safe. There’s just some wicked scoundrel trying to trick her, but with my people protecting her in secret, she’ll be fine.”

Hearing Su Chang's words, Zheng Shuyi felt a slight sense of relief, but her worries were not completely dispelled. Her eyes were still red, and tears welled up in them, as if they might fall at any moment.

"Shuyi, don't worry, Ruoshan is really alright. I've already sent people to protect her secretly, that bastard won't succeed," Su Chang comforted her softly.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Shuyi stopped crying, but her eyes were still filled with incomprehension. She looked up at Su Chang and asked, "Then why didn't you tell me the truth?"

Seeing her relentless determination, Su Chang felt a little helpless. He knew Zheng Shuyi was a very intelligent and perceptive woman; she wouldn't be easily fooled. Therefore, he had no choice but to recount Chen Shanshan's situation.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Shuyi was also extremely angry. Her face flushed red, and she said angrily, "How could this woman named Chen Shanshan be so wicked? You must teach her a lesson!"

Chapter 326 Falling into the Trap

Su Chang smiled slightly as he looked at her adorable, indignant expression.

He gently pinched Zheng Shuyi's cheek and said, "Alright, you go play with them first, don't worry. But don't tell them that Chen Shanshan's sister is among them, lest she tip them off."

Zheng Shuyi immediately nodded obediently and assured him, "Don't worry, honey, I will definitely keep it a secret."

"Okay, I believe you. Go on, or they'll all be gone soon," Su Chang said with a doting smile.

Zheng Shuyi nodded and then turned and left the room.

After Zheng Shuyi left, Su Chang's face instantly turned extremely gloomy. He stared coldly at the door, then strode resolutely toward it. Guan Xiaodi and Cui Tianqi followed closely behind without hesitation.

Chen Shanshan led Bi Ruoshan to the entrance of a quiet bar in the ancient city. The door was tightly closed. This was where she had indulged herself last night when she was feeling frustrated. The owner had said last night that he would open the door for her anytime she came.

Bi Ruoshan didn't understand why Chen Shanshan had brought her to a closed bar. Chen Shanshan just smiled, then made a phone call. Not long after, the bar's door slowly opened.

A portly middle-aged man came out, his face beaming with smiles, and said enthusiastically to Chen Shanshan, "Beautiful Shanshan, you're here! Didn't you have enough to drink last night? How about I have another drink with you today?"

Chen Shanshan ignored the middle-aged man's enthusiasm and pointed to Bi Ruoshan not far away, saying, "Boss, I came with my friend today. We're here to have a drink and chat for a while."

The middle-aged man's gaze followed Chen Shanshan's finger, and when he saw Bi Ruoshan, his eyes lit up. Although Chen Shanshan was indeed beautiful, Bi Ruoshan exuded a unique charm that Chen Shanshan could not match.

The middle-aged man's eyes instantly turned fiery, and a lewd expression appeared on his face, which made Bi Ruoshan feel a strong sense of disgust.

Chen Shanshan naturally noticed the middle-aged man's change, and she was secretly pleased with herself, because she hadn't brought Bi Ruoshan here with any good intentions in the first place.

However, in order not to scare Bi Ruoshan away, she pretended to be calm and reminded him, "Boss, although my friend is very beautiful, please don't scare her away."

Upon hearing Chen Shanshan's reminder, the middle-aged man immediately came to his senses and hurriedly said, "I'm so sorry! It's just that your friend is too beautiful, Shanshan, and I couldn't resist. Please come in. To express my apology, I'll waive all your drinks today."

Although Bi Ruoshan really wanted to refuse, she was penniless at the moment and couldn't bring herself to say it.

Seeing this, Chen Shanshan immediately chimed in, "Okay then, my friend is feeling down today, so hurry up and go to the bar." With that, she pulled Bi Ruoshan into the quiet bar.

After hesitating for a moment, Bi Ruoshan followed them into the bar. Her heart was filled with unease and confusion; she didn't know what to do.

The middle-aged man watched Bi Ruoshan walk in, a barely perceptible lewd smile appearing on his face, before turning and following her inside.

Meanwhile, Ma Li paced anxiously a short distance away. She knew that if she went in now, she would become too obvious and easily be discovered.

Her heart was pounding, and she was extremely anxious. She could only find a small snack shop across the street and stare intently at the bar opposite, silently praying that Su Chang would arrive soon.

Upon entering the bar, Chen Shanshan went straight to a window seat and sat down, with Bi Ruoshan following suit and sitting opposite her.

Chen Shanshan remained silent, which made Bi Ruoshan frown and urge her, "Just say what you have to say now."

Chen Shanshan replied calmly, "What's the rush? It's still early. Let's chat while the boss brings the drinks."

Bi Ruoshan thought that it was still daytime and relatively safe, so she stopped urging them and instead turned her gaze to the scenery outside the window. The beautiful view and the soothing music in the bar gradually calmed her down.

Not long after, the owner came over, panting, carrying a tray and placing several dishes of snacks on the table.

His face was full of apology as he said, "I'm sorry, the chef has finished get off work now, so these are all the snacks we have. Please make do with these. What kind of wine would you like to drink? I'll go get it for you."

Chen Shanshan smiled and said, "It's okay, we're not picky eaters. We're mainly here to drink today."

Chen Shanshan then turned to Bi Ruoshan and asked, "What kind of drink do you want? Beer or spirits?"

Bi Ruoshan paused for a moment before replying, "Anything is fine, any kind of wine will do."

Chen Shanshan nodded, then looked at the middle-aged man and said, "Let's go to a Western-style bar."

Upon hearing that the two wanted to drink foreign liquor, the middle-aged man's face immediately lit up with excitement.

He secretly thought to himself that if foreign liquor were mixed with a beverage, it would be much easier to drink and get people drunk very easily.

The middle-aged man agreed without hesitation, "Okay, no problem, I'll go get it now." After saying that, he turned around happily to get the wine.

The middle-aged man soon came over again with a tray containing two bottles of liquor, some soft drinks, and two cocktails.

The middle-aged man then pushed two cocktails in front of them, smiling as he said, "Shanshan and this beautiful lady, have a taste. This is a 'Nighttime Passion' cocktail that I specially mixed for you; it's a local specialty."

Bi Ruoshan hesitated at first, but Chen Shanshan teased her, "What? Are you scared?"

Bi Ruoshan was not one to be looked down upon. She picked up her wine glass and took a small sip. The wine tasted somewhat bitter, but then a faint sweetness spread across her tongue.

She frowned, finding the taste of the wine rather strange, but seeing that Chen Shanshan across from her had already downed half a glass in one gulp, she had no choice but to drink it down as well.

After the middle-aged man mixed the liquor and drinks, he stood there watching the two women. This made Bi Ruoshan very wary. Chen Shanshan frowned and looked at the middle-aged boss and said, "Boss, you can leave first. We have something to talk about."

Seeing that the two women had drunk some wine, he felt it wouldn't be appropriate to linger any longer, so he apologized and said, "Excuse me, you two chat first, call me if you need anything." He then turned and left, but the excitement in his eyes was hard to hide as he left.

After the middle-aged man left, Bi Ruoshan looked at Chen Shanshan and said calmly, "Tell me about it."