Chapter 20-2 Fate's Night

"Ding!" Meng Lang received a message from Lu Kexin.

Ke Xin: "Got home, used ice on my foot, can't cook, had to order takeout (crying)"

Meng said, "Oh, what did you eat?"

Ke Xin: "Salad."

Meng said, "What kind of salad?"

Ke Xin: "Fruit salad."

Meng said, "All fruit?"

Ke Xin: "...and some salad."

Beneath was attached a photo of a "vegetable salad"—yeah, high definition.

Meng said, "Oh! You're injured, you should eat more meat."

Ke Xin: "Mmm."

Meng said, "What meat do you like?"

Ke Xin: "..."

After exhausting the conversation, Meng Lang frowned and put away his phone.

In just two days, two women had added Meng Lang on messaging.

The first "scan me" had already been proven to be a complete trap.

The second time?

When hormones receded and his brain cooled down, Meng Lang felt more and more that today's event was unusual.

It wasn't that Lu Kexin's behavior was abnormal.

Mainly... it had been two decades and this was the first time a girl—especially a beauty like Lu Kexin—had taken the initiative to add him, which was very unusual!

Meng Lang had some self-awareness about himself.

Looks, definitely not ugly, but not the type who gets approached by beauties on the street asking for contact info, let alone Duan Xian's level where beauties approach him at home.

Rich, well... he had just become rich, but his "on-paper wealth" hadn't yet converted into houses, cars, luxury brands, watches, etc., to spruce himself up, giving him no charm bonus.

An ordinary-looking worker, just by having bumped into someone, could attract a beauty's secret affection?

This kind of blood-pumping plot from Japanese and Korean dramas isn't impossible.

But the probability...

Thinking about it, Meng Lang had unknowingly arrived at his rented flat.

Just about to use his key, he noticed something amiss.

He carefully looked at the gap under the door where he had placed a strip of see-through plastic before leaving, and confirmed it was gone.

Meng Lang entered his flat without making a sound, then closed the door.

Soon, he found a hard-to-spot, clear plastic strip by his feet.

Scanning the room, the small rented space revealed no anomalies, but he still checked every corner to assure no one was inside before unlocking his phone.

A moment later, Meng Lang's lips curled into a cold smile…

...

March 26, sunny.

"Ding!"

Ke Xin: "My bestie invited me to a bar tonight. I've never been there and I'm worried, but I can't refuse. Can you come with me? (sad)"

Meng Lang looked at the message, deep in thought.

So, this is the reason for going out tonight?

Meng Lang felt it, the wheels of fate were rolling forward…

Meng said, "Sure, time and place?"

Ke Xin: "7 PM, Gravity Bar."

Meng Lang paused, Gravity? That name seemed familiar.

Meng said, "No problem, it's a date!"

Putting down his phone, he took a deep breath.

The night of fate, huh…

...

6:30 PM.

"Click!" "Click!"

As Meng Lang stepped out, he saw Lin Haitang, also ready to go out, wearing a long trench coat.

"Uh... Lawyer Lin, you're going out too?"

"Yes!" Lin Haitang glanced at Meng Lang, merely nodded briefly, just about to leave when Meng Lang spoke again.

"Lawyer Lin, you might want to take an umbrella, looks like it might rain tonight."

Lin Haitang looked doubtfully at the umbrella in Meng Lang's hand and then at the sky, seeing no clouds.

She rolled her eyes, "Thanks, but I don't need it."

Then she quickly walked downstairs.

Meng Lang watched her back, puzzled.

Speaking of... this guy often leaves at this time, and returns very late... really just working overtime?

Why does it seem like a successful lawyer like her seems to lack money?

...

6:55 PM, Meng Lang arrived five minutes early at the entrance of Gravity Bar.

The place was bustling with trendy, well-dressed, young men and women. Dressed in sportswear and holding an umbrella, Meng Lang looked somewhat out of place.

"Brother Meng!" Lu Kexin's voice came from behind.

Meng Lang turned around and saw Lu Kexin with wavy hair, wearing a T-shirt, short jacket, and a black silk miniskirt.

Obviously, Lu Kexin had dressed up carefully tonight, innocent yet alluring, her figure swaying attractively.

If it had been the inexperienced Meng Lang of the past, he might have truly been distracted.

However, Meng Lang's gaze at this moment was only filled with calm appreciation.

On this night of fate's judgment, his heart was like a fierce tiger, merely lightly sniffing the roses.

"Brother Meng, let me introduce you. This is my bestie, Xiao Ai. Xiao Ai, this is Brother Meng," Lu Kexin said.

Xiao Ai, standing next to Lu Kexin, was a woman in her mid-twenties, rather plain, with heavy makeup, which only highlighted the pure charm of Lu Kexin beside her.

"So this is the good-hearted 'Brother Meng' you've mentioned who acts bravely for a just cause? He's quite the handsome guy. Kexin, you've got good taste," Xiao Ai said as she looked Meng Lang up and down, a teasing smile appearing on her face.

"What are you saying, Xiao Ai!" Lu Kexin playfully scolded her.

"Don't mind her, Brother Meng. Xiao Ai just likes to joke around," Lu Kexin added.

"No worries, then let's go inside. Honestly, it's my first time here too," Meng Lang said with a smile.

Lu Kexin gave Meng Lang a doubtful look. Why was his reaction a bit off?

Under such teasing circumstances, an honest person would either shyly avoid it or secretly delight in it. Why was he so indifferent?

Could it be that he was too nervous to react?

"Let's wait a bit longer; my boyfriend should be arriving soon," Xiao Ai said.

No sooner had Xiao Ai spoken than her phone rang.

"Hello! What? Ah Hui had a car accident? Where is it, how serious is it? People's Hospital? Okay! I'll be right there!" she said hurriedly.

After quickly hanging up, Xiao Ai looked very anxious.

"Sorry, it seems my boyfriend had an accident on the way here; I need to rush over," Xiao Ai explained.

"Ah? Is it serious? Shall I go with you?" Lu Kexin asked, showing concern.

"No need, I heard it's just a minor injury, I'll just go by myself! You two go have fun," Xiao Ai said.

Then Xiao Ai turned to Meng Lang, "Then I'll leave our Kexin in your care. Make sure you take responsibility for her safety and see her home, okay?"

Meng Lang looked at Xiao Ai, then at Lu Kexin, and suddenly laughed.

"Don't worry, leave it to me!" he said.

If it were normal times, even if Meng Lang saw this as a "deliberate coincidence," he might have blissfully ignored it, tempted by beauty.

But now...

With a shy-looking Lu Kexin, Meng Lang entered the bar and found a secluded booth by the window.

This booth was cleverly designed, ensuring privacy while allowing a view of the wildly dancing crowd, creating a lively atmosphere.

Groups of men and women, under flickering lights and heavy metal rock music, were freely expressing their youth and hormones.

"What would you like to order?" The waiter approached and handed over a drinks menu.

"It's my first time here, Brother Meng, you can choose. But I'm not good with alcohol, maybe just a juice," Lu Kexin said timidly.

"Then two orange juices, please!"

Lu Kexin: "..."

The waiter looked at them strangely, then nodded with a smile. "Okay, please wait a moment."

"Brother Meng, you don't drink?" Lu Kexin hesitated before asking.

"Yeah! I've heard drinking in bars can be risky, and when you're out, it's best to protect yourself," he replied.

"Uh…"

"Dum~dum-dum~"

Just then, the music suddenly stopped, and an electric guitar prelude blasted from the stage, gradually quieting the room.

The next moment, lights flared up, illuminating a slender figure on the stage.

A leather jacket and miniskirt revealed a slim waist, an electric guitar slung across her body.

"Hum~~" After a long tone from the electric guitar, the music exploded.

"I don't know if you remember yesterday

You are the one I miss the most in my life

To this day, you are no longer by my side

Your smile lingers in my heart

I don't know if you're lonely now

In the future, you have your own path to take

I finally understand you no longer make promises

This life is ultimately a bit absurd

All eternity has been frozen

I can't sever my attachment to you

I still remember that day, you said your love for me would never change…"

A soft rock song was sung in a slightly husky voice as couples in the dance floor started moving again.

Meng Lang was quite astonished as he watched the woman passionately singing on stage.

Lin Haitang!

"Whoosh~" Suddenly, a torrential rain began outside.

Pieces of Lin Haitang's stories—Miserable Life, My Struggle, Late Justice, Living…multiple destinies seemed to converge at this moment…

[That person arrived as expected, like an angel, illuminating the lows of my life.

Love came as suddenly as a storm, the second day we met, it started pouring outside...]

He looked at Lu Kexin, his expression complex.

"If you don't mind me asking, what… what blood type are you?"