Transmigrated as the male lead's roommate's vicious girlfriend

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The rooftop banquet hall.

The dinner was drawing to a close.

As Ning Xi finished her third dance, she unexpectedly bumped into a person with a deep, focused gaze at the head table.

The man sat in the main seat, wearing a loose black and gray suit with two buttons casually undone on his shirt, unlike the overly formal attire of others.

Wen Jingyan, who sat to the left of him, was no longer the arrogant and aloof man he usually was. He adopted an extremely humble posture in front of Qi Shanling.

The compliments from those around him and the flattery centered on Qi Shanling clearly showed that he was the central figure at this banquet.

Qi Shanling's gaze, almost tangible, fell upon Ning Xi, revealing undisguised admiration.

Ning Xi did not look at him for long, gently adjusted her clothes, and stepped off the stage.

Wen Jingyan saw Ning Xi at the banquet and was captivated by her three dances.

Seeing Qi Shanling's undisguised admiration, he sneered inwardly.

Ning Xi is the most skilled woman he has ever encountered at seducing men.

Seeing that Ning Xi was about to leave, how could he let this opportunity slip by?

Thinking about his pursuit of her these past few days, she was dismissive and even ignored by him time and time again.

Wen Jingyan's inner drive to get what he couldn't have was completely ignited.

Instead of working hard to earn money by dancing in front of so many men, it's better to dance for him alone.

He firmly believes that there is no woman money can't win over.

If you can't get it, it's because you didn't pay enough.

Wen Jingyan excused himself to go to the restroom and left the table.

……

Ning Xi went back to her suite to retrieve her personal belongings. As she walked down the corridor, she heard several whispered conversations.

"Everyone thought that President Qi of the Qi Group would attend tonight's thank-you banquet, after all, it's a major project worth hundreds of millions. Unexpectedly, it was Young President Qi who came."

The woman's playful voice reached Ning Xi's ears: "Isn't it good that it's Young Master Qi who's here?"

"Who do you think will succeed in getting into CEO Qi's bed tonight?"

"If you can't get into CEO Qi's bed, then CEO Wen's bed isn't out of the question if you try hard enough."

"The CEO of Woyu Technology, Mr. Wen, is an only son. Although he is not as powerful as the Qi family, he is still a good choice."

One of the women, dressed in a champagne-colored dress, straightened her hair and, seeing Ning Xi approaching, reminded her companion, "Someone's coming."

Ning Xi, facing the displeased gazes of the three women, all dressed in elaborate and heavy attire, who were being disturbed, tried her best to minimize her presence.

Back in her suite, she found her phone in her bag.

Chang Hai had already transferred her tonight's part-time pay, even rounding it up to a whole number.

Looking at the 2000 yuan she had earned, she smiled.

After completing the NPC mission at the banquet, Ning Xi changed her clothes and prepared to leave.

Pushing open the door, she was startled by Wen Jingyan, who stood outside the room reeking of alcohol.

Wen Jingyan held a cigarette between his fingers, quite pleased with her startled appearance.

Ning Xi stumbled into his territory by accident.

Heaven is on his side.

Wen Jingyan smiled enigmatically at Ning Xi: "How much money can you earn from this part-time job tonight?"

Ning Xi, carrying her performance costume, felt a little more at ease when she saw Chang Hai walking over from the other end of the corridor.

Wen Jingyan glanced in the direction of her gaze, but didn't take Chang Hai seriously.

"What are you pretending to be so high and mighty for?" He leaned closer, his breath hoarse, his words dripping with humiliation. "Coming to this kind of high-end banquet as a part-time job, isn't it just to climb the social ladder and hook up with rich men? You dress so honestly, but you're quite calculating at heart."

If he didn't have to go back to the banquet hall soon, he would have pulled Ning Xi into the room right now to do it.

Given the occasion tonight, and the presence of guests in the banquet hall, he dared not make a scene.

"Don't think you can keep someone hanging by your nose by pretending to be indifferent. I've seen it all before. Girls from the lower class like you are masters of playing hard to get."

"My patience is limited. You'll have to stay tonight on your own initiative."

Chang Hai walked over and whispered a few words in Wen Jingyan's ear.

Wen Jingyan's eyes were full of displeasure at being disturbed. He frowned and said, "Don't think that just because you're my dad's special assistant, you can tell me what to do."

Chang Hai's tone remained respectful throughout: "Young Master Qi is leaving."

Wen Jingyan spoke bluntly and bluntly, ordering Chang Hai: "Leave her here. If I don't see her when I come back, you can forget about working at Woyu."

The disgust in Chang Hai's eyes was undisguised after Wen Jingyan left.

Ning Xi suppressed the churning in her stomach and looked at Chang Hai warily.

Chang Hai said apologetically, "Teacher Ning, I'm sorry to have startled you. Don't be afraid, Mr. Wen won't dare to force himself on you tonight."

He arrived just in time because someone was protecting Ningxi.

When Ning Xi arrived at the parking lot, she still felt a lingering fear.

Chang Hai saw Qi Shanling leaning against the car waiting for them and respectfully greeted him, "Young Master Qi."

After Chang Hai left, Qi Shanling handed the bottled water in her hand to Ning Xi: "Were you scared?"

Ning Xi realized that Qi Shanling had helped her escape unscathed.

Her voice was slightly hoarse as she whispered, "Thank you so much for helping me tonight, Mr. Qi."

Qi Shanling looked into the coldness and aloofness that clung to her eyes.

Her politeness created an invisible distance between them.

Qi Shanling did not retract her hand that was offering water. "You are Youxi's teacher. It's not unreasonable for me to help you."

"Youxi likes you a lot. If you want to thank me, how about you treat me and Youxi to lunch next Saturday?"

Ning Xi pressed her lips together into a straight line.

If it weren't for Qi Shanling, she would have had a very difficult time getting away unscathed tonight.

Qi Shanling looked at the wariness and vigilance in her eyes and said, "I will not use kindness as an excuse to make things difficult for others."

"This bottle of water is clean, don't worry."

"You look terrible."

His voice was so gentle that even he was taken aback.

In front of Ning Xi, he only wanted to show her his best side.

Demeanor, gentlemanly manners, politeness.

The moment Ning Xi took the water he offered, she didn't want to owe him a favor.

Qi Shanling smiled when he saw that she was willing to get water and agreed to treat him to a meal.

Ning Xi pointed to the car she had driven to Qi Shanling.

Qi Shanling was about to say "Be careful" when Ning Xi interrupted her with a phone call.

Ning Xi opened the passenger door, put her bag and performance costume inside, and answered the phone with one hand.

Zhou Zhishui's urgent voice came through the receiver: "Ning Xi, Brother Zhou has been in a car accident..."

Ning Xi's brain exploded.

Panic surged up from her feet like a tidal wave, instantly engulfing her.

The bottle of mineral water she hadn't even had time to put down fell to the ground. Her fingers, which were gripping her phone, tightened abruptly, her knuckles turning white. A throbbing pain shot through her periosteum. The edge of the phone case pressed against her palm, making it feel tight, but it was nothing compared to the suffocating feeling of her heart being suddenly squeezed.

Apart from the news that He Kezhou had been in a car accident, she couldn't hear anything else.

Qi Shanling didn't know what call Ning Xi had received; she only knew that Ning Xi was holding onto the car door, her slender figure almost losing her balance.

Even though he had just been in danger, he was able to remain calm and not show any emotion.

The phone call at that moment plunged her into immense panic and fear.

Qi Shanling walked quickly to Ning Xi and raised her hand to support her tense shoulders.

Just as his fingertips were about to touch hers, Ning Xi slammed the passenger door shut, the force causing the car to sway slightly. She hurriedly dodged him and rushed around to the driver's seat.

She slumped into the car, pressing her eardrums tightly against her ear canal, her eardrums buzzing, trying hard to hear Zhou Zhishui's words clearly.

clam down.

Ning Xi, calm down.

She pressed her right hand against her trembling left hand and said to Zhou Zhishui on the phone, "I'm coming right now..."