Chapter Nineteen: Chen Tianming, Just You Wait!

Not long after Tianming hung up the phone, an ear-piercing sound was heard outside the KTV. He had to admit the police were very efficient. They arrived at the scene in just a few minutes.

The leader was a female police officer with a smoking hot figure that didn't match her delicate features. With a serious expression, she began to assign tasks to her subordinates.

"The two of you head to that private room. You guys check that one... The rest of you, follow me!"

"Yes, sir! Captain Yang!"

Yang Xiaoyu led her subordinates and rushed toward Chen Tianming and Zhou Qingyue's room

She kicked the door open and yelled, "Get down and raise your hands above your head! Men squat down on the left, and the women to the right!"

Yang Xiaoyu's voice ended there, and she was met with silence. Confused, she swept a look around the room.

When Yang Xiaoyu only saw Chen Tianming and Zhou Qingyue sitting attentively on the sofa, a trace of embarrassment flashed across her face. She could only clear her throat and say, "Ahem! The most important thing for college students is to study. If you want to relax, you can go to the park!"

Yang Xiaoyu quickly shooed them out, apparently finished with her admonishment. "Hurry up and leave. Don't delay your studies!"

Chen Tianming and Zhou Qingyue nodded vigorously at Yang Xiaoyu's words. 

Chen Tianming helped Zhou Qingyue up from the sofa. They supported each other and walked toward the door. They had just left the private room when they ran into Zhang Ming heading their way.

Seeing their current state, Zhang Ming hurriedly went over to help them.

Fortunately, Zhang Ming had brought a female doctor with him. Otherwise, no one could care for Zhou Qingyue; it was challenging for people who were drugged to control their hands and feet, so she wouldn't have been able to do anything by herself.

However, Zhou Qingyue consumed too much of the drug. They didn't have time to move her elsewhere before administering the antidote, so they could only use an empty private room.

The doctor gave the antidote to Chen Tianming and Zhou Qingyue. Chen Tianming had a lower dose of the drug, so he woke up within a few minutes, whereas Zhou Qingyue slept soundly after she took the antidote.

"Zhang Ming, get Zhou Qingyue a room nearby and have the doctor accompany her along the way," Chen Tianming requested.

Zhang Ming wiggled his eyebrows suggestively and teased, "Did our dear Mr. Chen fall for the school belle? During her crucial time of need, if you acted assertively and slept with her, you could land yourself a wife!"

Chen Tianming kicked him and said, "Get lost! Here's the money. Hurry up; I have more work for you to complete!"

"Okay, boss!"

Zhang Ming took the money and quickly left with the doctor and Zhou Qingyue.

Chen Tianming took a moment to relax after the day's excitement and was about to leave when the System suddenly announced, "Option 1: Testify for Jiang Bei that he did not participate in the sex gathering. Gain Jiang Bei's favorability +1."

"Option 2: Refuse to testify for Jiang Bei and report his acts of drugging. Lose Jiang Bei's favorability -1000."

"Option 3: Testify for Jiang Bei and prove that he and Zhou Qingyue's roommate are a couple. Reward: Zhou Qingyue's little secret."

Chen Tianming started to weigh the pros and cons of each option. To be honest, he wasn't very satisfied with these rewards. However, of the three listed, the third one was the best.

So Tianming chose the third option.

He left the room and headed toward Jiang Bei's private room. When he got close, Chen Tianming could hear Jiang Bei's loud denials.

"Officer, I told you, I'm here to look for my girlfriend. I have nothing to do with the people here!"

Yang Xiaoyu nodded perfunctorily and said, "The previous guy said the same thing. He's being taught a lesson now."

Hearing that, Jiang Bei was filled with frustration. 'Was this policewoman a bimbo? Can't you tell if I'm speaking the truth?'

If this dragged on any longer, his plans for today would be ruined.

Just as Jiang Bei was panicking and couldn't think of a solution, Chen Tianming's figure suddenly appeared in his mind.

'Oh, that's right! How did I forget about that idiot Chen Tianming?'

If Chen Tianming could testify, he could leave this place.

With this thought in mind, he took out his phone and waved it in Yang Xiaoyu's direction. "I have the right to make a phone call, don't I?"

Seeing his actions and knowing that he wouldn't be able to cause any trouble, Yang Xiaoyu nodded. 'He wouldn't be able to escape today no matter who he called.'

Just as Jiang Bei was about to make the call, Chen Tianming appeared before him.

Jiang Bei looked at him as if he saw an angel and hastily waved at Chen Tianming and said, "Tianming, you're finally here! Hurry up and tell the police officer here that I came with my girlfriend, yeah?"

Chen Tianming had been wondering how he should bring up the topic of his girlfriend, but Jiang Bei had unexpectedly given him an opening before he even spoke up.

And so Chen Tianming continued where Jiang Bei left off, "That's right! Didn't you say you brought your girlfriend to meet the guys? Where is she?"

Tianming's eyes swept the room as he spoke and immediately fell on Zhou Qingyue's roommate, who was crouched down not far away.

He strode toward Glasses Girl—Qingqing—and said, "Found her. Jiang Bei, why did you leave your girlfriend on the ground for so long?" Chen Tianming pulled Qingqing to her feet.

Jiang Bei's eyes flashed with anger at Chen Tianming's words.

He didn't like where Chen Tianming was going with this, but under the current circumstances, the most important thing was to get out of this place, so he didn't refute him either.

Qingqing was about to retort when Chen Tianming said to Yang Xiaoyu, "Ma'am, I assure you, my friend Jiang Bei came with his girlfriend, Qingqing! He's not involved in any gathering whatsoever!"

Yang Xiaoyu triple-checked with Chen Tianming and the others before letting them go with the advice: "In the future if you have nothing to do, go to the library more often. Don't come to these places."

Jiang Bei promised he would do so multiple times before leaving.

They had just left the KTV when Tianming received a message containing Zhou Qingyue's secret on his phone. Since Jiang Bei was with him, Chen Tianming left it for later. 

When they reached the car park, Chen Tianming told Jiang Bei, "I'm going to call a chauffeur to drive me back to school now, Jiang Bei."

Jiang Bei had wanted to return to school in Tianming's car, but Chen Tianming had no intention of letting him in his car.

Later, Chen Tianming got into the car and waved to Jiang Bei before the driver drove off.

Jiang Bei ignored Chen Tianming and left immediately. His face twisted as he snarled, "Chen Tianming, just you wait! I'll get you for this!"

Jiang Bei kicked the car beside him in anger and stalked off. Only the sound of beeping echoed in the underground carpark.

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