Chapter 1456: Chapter 572: Jiang Mubai’s Hidden Halo_2

Although later he felt something was amiss, the wet wipes Jiang Mubai used seemed to be a special brand; they started off cold but then began to warm up automatically.

Feeling it might last for a while, Zhou Wang sighed, fetched a cigarette from his pocket, lit it carelessly, and quietly enjoyed the leisure in the darkness.

He never expected Qu Peining to enter at such a moment.

Even with Zhou Wang’s thick skin, it was a bit awkward at this instant.

After all, a man and a woman alone in the dark is hard to explain, but since the corridor door was open, Zhou Wang couldn’t think too much and just pulled Qu Peining in first.

At this moment, it’s necessary to mention the "tacit understanding" between Zhou Wang and Jiang Mubai.

Yes, due to the existence of this tacit bond, Zhou Wang could completely capture Jiang Mubai’s emotional changes.

At the start, she should’ve been quite panicked too, making Zhou Wang uncomfortable, especially since she was bumped by Qu Peining. Qu Peining’s physical strength is notable, so Jiang Mubai must’ve been hurt by it.

No, not should, but really was pained.

As Zhou Wang grimaced in pain, he wanted Jiang Mubai to stand up first, but who knew Jiang Mubai, after all, was seasoned in such situations, and adjusted herself in just a moment.

Or because, after all, this wasn’t her first experience in such scenarios.

Looking over the past, it seemed there was always someone else... Jiang Mubai even began to get used to it.

This might also be her "Buff," refreshing not only at fixed locations but also coming with wings and a halo, worthy of a rare NPC.

Then, seemingly to defy, or perhaps to revenge on Zhou Wang, Jiang Mubai not only didn’t stand up, but clung even more tightly to Zhou Wang’s thigh.

So, right after Zhou Wang pulled Qu Peining in, he originally wanted to say something, but couldn’t utter a word.

Thus they were left gazing at each other in the dark, with Qu Peining seeing the complex emotions in Zhou Wang’s eyes at that moment.

Qu Peining also didn’t know what to say.

She hadn’t even figured out what finding Zhou Wang and Jiang Mubai would accomplish.

Driven by a sudden impulse, she just came over.

Yet it seemed she didn’t need to say anything more.

Because, in the next second, she clearly saw the wild, flame-like emotions in Zhou Wang’s eyes, even glowing in the dark, rising instantly, devouring all rationality and restraint.

Qu Peining felt Zhou Wang’s strong hand encircle her waist, having no time to react before being pulled closer by Zhou Wang.

Her defenses instantly breached, leading to a complete defeat.

"Mm!"

That strange damned sense of incredible rapport came again.

Qu Peining didn’t want to easily fall for it, as if she was powerless in front of Zhou Wang, but whenever she tried to regain some dignity amid the tug, it only led to Zhou Wang’s more intense oppression.

He wouldn’t allow her to show any sign of resistance.

Qu Peining wasn’t one to easily concede, but clearly, in this duel, she had been at a totally uneven position from the start, inevitably heading towards utter defeat as her consciousness faded.

As she realized again, she saw the buttons of her shirt being popped off from the hem, realizing only then that Zhou Wang was no longer content with just claiming her lips.

"Zhou Wang, no!"

Qu Peining let out a resisting nasal sound from her throat, but could muster no strength from her whole body.

She just realized that the fit wasn’t just a one-time thing.

On that night at the Magic City Club, the familiarity between her and Zhou Wang had already surpassed many just-started couples, a subtle bond they had before the relationship formed.

Her sense of shame had already shattered in that room in Building 9, so much so that even knowing Jiang Mubai’s presence at her feet, she subconsciously didn’t find it embarrassing.

"So, I’ve always despised Jiang Mubai, but actually, am I an even more shameless woman than she is?"

During the most intense moment of weightlessness, such a thought crossed Qu Peining’s mind.

Yet at this moment, Zhou Wang suddenly stopped.

Maybe he realized this wasn’t the right setting, or unsure whether Qu Peining was sober... 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Alright, the main reason was that the mischievous Jiang Mubai had bitten him at that moment.

Thus, Zhou Wang regained a bit of clarity, with the remaining rationality making him aware that the situation had spiraled out of control, and continuing wasn’t wise.

He admitted having a huge interest in Qu Peining, but he didn’t want her to hunt him down again once she realized what happened...

Yet wise as Zhou Wang was, he overlooked one problem.

That there wasn’t just him and Qu Peining present, but with Jiang Mubai as a third-party variable.

When she noticed Zhou Wang let go of Qu Peining, seemingly intending to drive her out, Jiang Mubai felt a tinge of grievance and slight annoyance.

Tonight, to please Zhou Wang, she had spared no effort, boldly flirting with him at their booth despite the fans’ gazes... Jiang Mubai couldn’t imagine how many juicy rumors would spread online after tonight.

Yet Jiang Mubai was quite bold, uncaring of it all, as pleasing Zhou Wang was her top priority in her heart.

So she willingly became a boiling Yangyang, hoping Zhou Wang would appreciate her effort after it all.

Upon seeing Qu Peining "take the bait," Jiang Mubai figured her mission accomplished, thus quietly sought Zhou Wang, ready to claim her "reward."

However, the moment belonged to her was not only disrupted, but she felt indignant as to why Qu Peining could easily enter, yet now seemed to be pushed out...

She had tried her best to align with Zhou Wang, so why could Qu Peining still put on a Saintess act, and Zhou Wang seemed anxious as if worried Qu Peining would see something she shouldn’t?

It’s important to note, although Jiang Mubai kept playing along, she’d had quite some drinks tonight, so in a tipsy state, she did one thing—

When Qu Peining, in a completely dazed state, was pushed back by Zhou Wang, Jiang Mubai deliberately grabbed her sleeve.

Under normal circumstances, Qu Peining could keep her balance, but having been kissed dizzy by Zhou Wang, and the alcohol effect rising again, she staggered a bit and fell to the ground.

But before hitting the ground, Qu Peining braced herself with her hands, so she didn’t actually fall. At this moment, Jiang Mubai extended her hand to lift her up, straightening her posture.

"Thank you..."

Qu Peining instinctively voiced her gratitude.

"No problem."

Came Jiang Mubai’s slightly slurred response.

Because of earlier darkness, she could only see a rough outline, but after her angle changed, Qu Peining discovered Jiang Mubai’s posture was quite odd.

She wasn’t squatting on the ground but kneeling in a W-position, yet her back was straight.

Additionally, she was very close to Zhou Wang.

Curiosity made Qu Peining peer in, but she couldn’t see clearly due to the dim light.

At that moment, Jiang Mubai grabbed her arm again, and while Qu Peining was unclear of the intention, Jiang Mubai suddenly stepped aside, pulling the unguarded Qu Peining forward.

The view kept magnifying, shadows receded, and when Qu Peining finally saw everything clearly, her pupils contracted instantly, her mind went blank, and her already flushed cheeks turned into hot iron, her hands tightly clutching her hem.

Oh my god, what, what...what’s this!