The antique girlfriend of a chaebol heir

Night falls and the city lights begin to twinkle.

The "Jialai" clubhouse exudes a low-key yet luxurious dark gold luster, and the open-plan booth area on the first floor is a hidden gem, filled with a captivating blend of high-end fragrances and a slightly tipsy aroma.

At this moment, four young men were sitting side by side in a large leather sofa.

Ying Chong looked around at the exquisite furnishings and couldn't help but glance at his roommate Jiang Mo beside him. With a puzzled expression, he lowered his voice and asked, "Didn't we say we'd just meet up at a quiet bar tonight? Why did you suddenly book this high-end club?"

Jiang Mo raised her chin to the other side: "Our young master Qiu suddenly said that he would treat us tonight, and we changed the venue at the last minute."

He grinned, "Young Master Qiu is so generous. He's also letting us brothers get some recognition and see such a high-class place."

Qiu Yunzhou is a rich second-generation in their dormitory. He originally said he had something to do and wouldn't be coming tonight, but for some reason he suddenly changed his mind and even paid for all the expenses.

The other three exchanged glances, assuming it was just a whim of the young master, and didn't pursue the matter further.

As the footsteps from across the way drew closer, Shen Ci and the other girls took their seats in the booths opposite them, and only then did the others gradually begin to understand what was going on.

It turns out that Qiu Yunzhou wasn't there to join in the fun with this group of single guys at all; his real intentions were elsewhere!

It's no wonder they're making wild guesses; it's simply because... the girl sitting on the very edge is just too beautiful.

The dim, ambiguous lighting fell precisely on Shen Ci, perfectly highlighting her cool and gentle temperament.

She sat there quietly, as if the surrounding noise had nothing to do with her, but it was precisely this untouched beauty that possessed a fatal attraction.

Jiang Mo gasped inwardly, feeling as if her eyes were about to be blinded by this sudden beauty.

After taking their seats, Yu Nuo was the first to greet everyone, her face slightly flushed, "Hello, Senior Ying."

Ying Chong was wearing a well-made casual shirt, exuding a gentle and refined temperament.

Hearing Yu Nuo's greeting, he leaned forward slightly, a perfectly timed smile playing on his lips, and replied softly, "No need to be so polite. We were classmates in the same high school, and now we work together in the student council, so we're already friends. You can always come to me if you need anything."

These words were so polite and gentle that they instantly brightened Yu Nuo's eyes behind his glasses.

"Wow, you two are so destined to meet!"

Jiang Mo, who was standing nearby, immediately seized the opportunity, holding her wine glass with both hands and deliberately drawing out her words, "Since we're alumni and friends, let's have a few more drinks tonight and properly celebrate this rare connection!"

"That's right!" Another roommate clapped and agreed.

The initially somewhat reserved atmosphere quickly became lively amidst these well-intentioned cheers.

Shen Ci sat quietly at the very edge, serving as a backdrop.

She kept her head slightly lowered, her gaze fixed on the carved table in front of her, occasionally picking up her glass to take a sip of juice, and rarely speaking.

However, Qiu Yunzhou, who was sitting opposite her, clearly did not intend to let her off so easily.

"We're all from the same school, and it's fate that we've all come together," he said, leaning forward slightly, his elbows resting on his knees, his gaze sweeping across the table and landing directly on her lowered profile. "Just chatting is so boring, let's play some games."

Jiang Mo understood immediately, her gaze shifting between Qiu Yunzhou and Shen Ci, knowing that in addition to helping Ying Chong find a partner tonight, she had another new task.

He immediately chimed in, his tone light: "Then let's play Truth or Dare, it's a classic that never goes out of style."

Chu Xuanxuan almost raised both hands in agreement, her eyes sparkling: "Great! Great! Perfect for warming up the atmosphere!"

Yu Nuo and Li Yueran exchanged a glance and both smiled and replied, "Okay."

All eyes turned to Shen Ci.

Shen Ci paused on the rim of the cup, glanced at the expectant faces of the crowd, and nodded slightly.

She had never played this before and thought it was just an ordinary game.

Qiu Yunzhou slightly raised his hand and snapped his fingers at the waiter not far away.

Soon, a waiter pushed a cart over, and several bottles of chilled beer appeared on the long table, their glass surfaces gleaming in the dim light.

Jiang Mo casually grabbed a bottle of wine, laid it down, and placed it in the center of the table. She cleared her throat and said, "Then I'll begin."

He flicked his finger, and the bottle began to spin on the table, making a soft gurgling sound.

Everyone's eyes followed the bottle, and after a while, the bottle slowly stopped, its mouth pointing directly at Yu Nuo.

"Should the junior choose Truth or Dare?"

Yu Nuo clenched the hem of her clothes: "Truth or dare."

Jiang Mo's gaze swept across the table before finally landing on Ying Chong, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. "Then I'll just ask casually—junior, do you have someone you like?"

Upon hearing this question, Yu Nuo's face instantly turned bright red, like a ripe apple. She lowered her head and after a long while, she nodded gently, her voice barely audible: "...Yes."

Jiang Mo smiled contentedly and stirred the wine bottle again.

This time, the bottle spun around several times, and as if sensing something, it finally stopped in front of Ying Chong.

Ying Chong remained calm and smiled slightly: "I also choose truth."

Chu Xuanxuan immediately seized the opportunity. She leaned forward, staring intently at Ying Chong, her tone tinged with a hint of probing: "Senior Ying, if Yu Nuo were to pursue you, could you give her a chance?"

The entire room fell silent, and all eyes were fixed on Ying Chong.

Ying Chong held his wine glass, a smile spreading from his eyes.

Just as he was about to speak, Yu Nuo lowered her head in embarrassment, her hair falling down to cover half of her burning face.

"How could I let a junior girl pursue me?"

Yu Nuo's shoulders shrugged slightly.

"In any case," Ying Chong continued, his voice carrying a serious yet gentle tone, "it should be me pursuing the junior."

"Aaaaaah—!" Chu Xuanxuan was so excited she almost jumped off the sofa. She shook Yu Nuo's arm, her voice trembling with excitement, "Did you hear that! Senior Ying said he's pursuing you! Did you hear that?!"

Yu Nuo was completely stunned, her eyes slightly reddening.

The atmosphere in the booth became incredibly lively. One of the boys across from us whistled, and others joined in the commotion.

Sitting to the side, Shen Ci watched the warm and lively scene before her, and a faint smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.

Time passed second by second, and the bottle spun around and around until it finally stopped in front of Shen Ci.

Truth or Dare?

Before Shen Ci could make a choice, the boys opposite her threw out several questions in quick succession.

"Does the junior have a boyfriend?"

What type do you like?

"What does our junior think of Xiao Qiu?"

The questions came one after another, leaving Shen Ci unsure which to answer. She couldn't help but wonder, wasn't there supposed to be only one question?

"Don't scare Xiaoci, she's the shyest girl in our dorm."

Li Yueran placed her hand on the back of Shen Ci's hand and suggested, "Xiao Ci, if you don't want to answer their questions, why don't you choose truth or dare?"

Shen Ci really didn't want to answer.

"I choose the dare."

As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Mo's gaze swept back and forth between her and Qiu Yunzhou, and she uttered her request word by word.

"The mission the adventurers have given you is—to pick a boy and shake his hand."

Shen Ci's fingertips froze.

She knew that in this world, a handshake was just a common courtesy. But sitting at this table, looking at the burning gaze on the man across from her, she knew all too well—this time it was clearly different.

She instinctively reached for the wine bottle on the table, thinking she might as well just accept the punishment. Her fingertips had barely touched the cold glass when a slightly familiar voice suddenly came from behind her:

"I thought I was seeing things. What's Shen Xuemei doing here?"

Shen Ci turned around and saw Xie Shuheng standing in the aisle between the booths, with Yin Kuo following behind him.

She changed her mind.

She reached out to Xie Shuheng, her slender, steady fingers gently grasping his palm.

"Hello, senior."

Xie Shuheng was slightly taken aback, and the force of his grip was just right.

However, the next second, Yin Kuo jumped back in fright, and finally couldn't help but tremble, his voice changing tone:

"Sister-in-law—Brother Duo is watching over there!"