Chapter 119:
Chapter 119: Rescuing Tang Bingyun
Around 7:30 in the evening.
At the headquarters of Tang Jewelry Group, Tang Bingyun had just finished her work and was preparing to leave. Suddenly, Mrs. Shen called. Tang Bingyun was slightly puzzled. She hadn’t interacted much with Mrs. Shen, having only met a few times and exchanged contact information. They hadn’t communicated by phone before. Why was Mrs. Shen calling now?
Despite her curiosity, Tang Bingyun answered the call and exchanged a few polite greetings with Mrs. Shen.
“President Tang, I apologize for the intrusion. I’ve been thinking of buying a set of jade jewelry and wanted to consult with you. Do you have some time?” After the pleasantries, Mrs. Shen explained the purpose of her call.
Tang Bingyun felt a bit tired and wanted to rest, not particularly eager to socialize. However, she couldn’t help but ask, “May I ask, Mrs. Shen, what is your budget?”
There was a reason for this question. If Mrs. Shen’s budget for jade was not high, she could simply visit the store tomorrow, saving Tang Bingyun the trouble. After a pause of about ten seconds, Mrs. Shen replied, “The budget isn’t much, just around 15 million.”
Hearing this, Tang Bingyun couldn’t help but feel delighted, her fatigue significantly reduced, and she became more spirited. The profit from selling jade is quite substantial, especially for expensive pieces. If Mrs. Shen indeed spent 15 million on jade, Tang Bingyun could earn at least 30-40% profit. Such a lucrative deal naturally piqued her interest.
“There’s some work to be done at the company, but since Mrs. Shen has asked, I’ll make time no matter how busy I am. Please tell me the place.”
Though Tang Bingyun was pleased, her voice remained calm. She pretended to be busy, giving Mrs. Shen ample face.
“Let’s meet at the beauty and wellness center on the third floor of the Grand Hotel. I’ve booked a room for a beauty treatment, room number 009,” Mrs. Shen replied.
“Alright, Mrs. Shen, see you in a bit.”
Wang Haoran was monitoring Tang Bingyun’s movements. He had heard the entire conversation between Tang Bingyun and Mrs. Shen. He sensed something was amiss. He had previously encountered Shen Kang and his wife at a hotel. Shen Kang was a notorious lecher, or more accurately, a wealthy lecher, a typical tool character who gets slapped in the face.
Wang Haoran was certain that Shen Kang had designs on Tang Bingyun. Although it seemed like Mrs. Shen was inviting Tang Bingyun, it might have been orchestrated by Shen Kang. After sorting through these thoughts, Wang Haoran took a leave of absence, planning to visit the hotel. Even if it turned out to be a false alarm, it didn’t matter. He had intended to stay at the hotel tonight anyway. As a master of time management, he cherished every moment.
Before long, Wang Haoran arrived at the hotel’s beauty and wellness center. The center was mostly frequented by women, with few men coming for treatments, though not entirely absent. Wang Haoran arrived quickly due to his proximity. Room 009 in the wellness center was still vacant. No one had arrived yet. It was the perfect opportunity for him to prepare.
After work, Tang Bingyun, still in her professional attire, drove herself to the Grand Hotel. She went to the third floor’s beauty and wellness center and found the room Mrs. Shen mentioned. Mrs. Shen was sitting inside, waiting.
“Mrs. Shen, these are top-grade jade jewelry pieces, with many styles and designs. Please take a look and see which one you prefer,” Tang Bingyun said, wasting no time as she presented a catalog of jade jewelry samples she had brought along.
However, Mrs. Shen didn’t take the catalog. Instead, she sighed and apologized, “I’m sorry, I lied to you.”
Tang Bingyun’s hand holding the catalog stiffened slightly, sensing something was amiss with Mrs. Shen.
Click.
The sound of a door closing echoed. Tang Bingyun turned around in panic. She saw Shen Kang sneaking in and closing the door behind him. Tang Bingyun had a bad feeling but tried to remain calm.
“Hehe, Mrs. Shen, it’s alright. If you’ve changed your mind about buying jade, it’s no big deal. There’s no deception involved. We’re still friends,” she said, pretending to check the time. “I have something to attend to, so I’ll be leaving now. Goodbye, Mrs. Shen, goodbye, Mr. Shen.”
With that, Tang Bingyun prepared to leave slowly.
“President Tang, since you’re already here, why rush to leave?” Shen Kang blocked her path, suddenly smiling, his small eyes nearly disappearing.
“Mr. Shen, my assistant is waiting for me outside. If I don’t come out in three minutes, she’ll be very worried,” Tang Bingyun said calmly.
“Stop pretending. I saw on the surveillance that you came alone,” Shen Kang exposed her lie directly.
Tang Bingyun’s expression changed slightly, a hint of panic in her heart. “We’re all respectable business people in Qingling City. I advise Mr. Shen not to act impulsively and ruin yourself.”
“Thank you for the advice, President Tang. That’s why I’ve set up many cameras in this room. They can capture your beauty from multiple angles. If you cooperate, I’ll keep the recordings to myself. If not, I’ll make sure they go online for countless netizens to admire,” Shen Kang said sinisterly.
Upon hearing this, Tang Bingyun was completely panicked, unable to remain calm. She was powerless against Shen Kang if he decided to act recklessly.
“Mrs. Shen?!” Tang Bingyun looked to the other side for help. Mrs. Shen sighed and turned her head away, clearly intending to stand by and do nothing. Tang Bingyun felt a sense of despair. However, she would rather die than suffer such humiliation.
Scanning the room, she spotted a glass on the table.
Crash!
Tang Bingyun smashed the glass, picking up a shard and pressing it against her throat, her expression resolute. Shen Kang was startled. Was Tang Bingyun’s character really that fierce? The situation reached a stalemate.
Next door, Wang Haoran had seen enough. Using a key he had obtained, he opened the door and made a dramatic entrance.
“Haoran?!”
Tang Bingyun was both surprised and delighted.
“With me here, no one can harm you.”
Wang Haoran walked over, took the glass shard from Tang Bingyun’s hand, and reassured her with words full of security. In this situation, he wouldn’t tease Tang Bingyun by calling her “Aunt Tang.” Instead, he lowered his voice, making it more steady and powerful. Though simple, his words exuded overwhelming boyfriend energy.
Tang Bingyun felt an immense surge of gratitude, along with relief and joy at having survived the ordeal. Unable to control her emotions, she hugged him tightly.
[Ding! Female lead Tang Bingyun’s favorability toward the host has increased by 10. Current total favorability: 75 (Deep and unwavering affection).]
[Ding! The host has influenced the plot’s progression, earning 800 Villain Points. Yan Guishan’s protagonist halo -30, host’s villain halo +30!]
[Ding! The host intercepted protagonist Yan Guishan and rescued female lead Tang Bingyun, earning 300 Villain Points!]