With a mindset of determination, Ling Haoran, along with Zou Jingtian and Bai Yanting, and a group of old classmates who love a spectacle, arrived at the hotel.
They were supposedly there to watch Zou Jingtian and Bai Yanting's wedding rehearsal, so Ling Haoran didn't rush to make a move.
You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, and for a woman with a slight challenge like this, he had plenty of patience.
Under the direction of the wedding planners and host, Zou Jingtian and Bai Yanting practiced their steps on stage with a semblance of seriousness.
However, they were never the focus on stage; all eyes were on Bai Zhiqing, who was wearing a qipao and heels!
The alluring Bai Zhiqing walked with such charm, like the sway of a lotus leaf in the wind or a banana leaf nourished by rain, that even a seasoned player like Ling Haoran couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
"Young Master Ling, this woman named Bai Zhiqing is amazing! She's prettier than those school beauties we had!"
"She doesn't have the innocence of a little girl, but the allure of a mature woman, ready to be picked!"
"Young Master Ling, you have such great taste. Only such a gem can match your status..."
A group of envious old classmates, who coveted what they couldn't have, all said admiringly.
"Shut up! From now on, all of you restrain yourselves, don't even think about her, not even in your imagination; she's mine alone!" Ling Haoran said coldly.
"Ah, yes... yes..." Seeing Ling Haoran so domineering, everyone dared not even flatter him anymore.
Soon, the rehearsal was halfway done.
During the break, Bai Zhiqing walked to the side alone to rest.
For her, being a bridesmaid was more exhausting than working a few days straight.
Walking on stage was almost like strutting on a runway, and her delicate feet were worn out. She could only sit down, take off her crystal heels, and gently move her beautiful feet to relieve the discomfort.
Unexpectedly, Ling Haoran seized the opportunity to come over and said with a smile, "Miss Zhiqing, look at you, your feet are swollen. How about I give you a massage to relax?"
Bai Zhiqing was startled, quickly put her shoes back on, stood up, and walked away without a word.
With someone like him, she couldn't afford to provoke him, but she could avoid him.
"Miss Zhiqing, don't go! Are you really that afraid of me? We're both idle anyway; why don't we chat?" Ling Haoran wasn't about to let it go, stepped forward, grabbed Bai Zhiqing, and said with a smile.
Instantly, all eyes in the hotel turned to them, eagerly watching the drama unfold.
Young Master Ling was finally making a move; let's see how long Bai Zhiqing could hold out!
"I don't know you well, nothing to chat about." Bai Zhiqing impatiently shook off Ling Haoran and said coldly.
"How can you say we're not familiar? The first meeting is always awkward; the second makes it familiar. Miss Zhiqing, even though it's our first meeting, I'm quite taken with you!"
Ling Haoran smiled, reaching out to grab Bai Zhiqing again, unabashedly praising her, "Of all the women I've seen, you're one of the top. How about I give you a chance for us to get better acquainted?"
He no longer hid his desire!
It wasn't surprising—asking the pride of Binhai to maintain patience with a woman for too long was indeed difficult!
"Young Master Ling, please show some respect. I already have a boyfriend!" Bai Zhiqing said with disgust, unable to shake off Ling Haoran's grip.
"I've heard. Your boyfriend is just a poor security guard, right? How can he compare to me?"
Ling Haoran laughed, "How about this—I'll give him some money in return for you..."
"Young Master Ling, I'll say it again: I have a boyfriend, and I love him. I hope you can show me some respect!"
At this moment, Bai Zhiqing really wanted to shout Jiang Feng's name but feared causing unnecessary trouble for him, so she restrained herself!
"Are you ignoring my words?"
Ling Haoran was getting irked by Bai Zhiqing continually dismissing his approaches, and even his good temper couldn't keep his cool!
He laughed wickedly, "Bai Zhiqing, I'm warning you, don't test my patience lightly, or you won't be able to handle the consequences if I lose it! It's your honor to catch my eye, and there's no hope for you to escape my grasp!"
"Shameless!" Bai Zhiqing finally couldn't take it anymore, raised her hand to bite the hand Ling Haoran was using to hold her, and then turned to run away.
She couldn't stay here any longer; Ling Haoran was more fearsome than she imagined, and she just wanted to escape.
"Damn it! Get back here!" Ling Haoran was furious!
In front of everyone, being repeatedly rejected by Bai Zhiqing made him lose not just face!
He immediately stepped forward, harshly grabbed Bai Zhiqing's arm, pulled her back into his embrace, and said through gritted teeth, "I gave you face, but you didn't want it, huh? Let me tell you, a woman like you only has one end: being used by me, do you still think someone will save you?"
"Ling Haoran, my man is Jiang Feng. I suggest you think twice about the cost of touching me!" Bai Zhiqing was desperate, forced to speak out.
"Jiang Feng?" Ling Haoran was taken aback.
"Which Jiang Feng are you talking about?"
"Who else? The Jiang Feng who has grudges with your Han Family! He'll be here soon, so think about the consequences if you touch me!"
Actually, Bai Zhiqing didn't know when Jiang Feng would arrive, but she had to make a bluff!
Thud, thud, thud!
Hearing the name Jiang Feng, Ling Haoran turned pale and stepped back, as if he'd seen a ghost!
He never imagined that this exquisite woman turned out to be Jiang Feng's!
Previously, he only heard from Zou Jingtian that Bai Zhiqing's boyfriend was a security guard with the surname Jiang, but he never imagined it was linked to the dangerous figure from Binhai!
Yet, somehow, this distant connection had become a reality!
"Young Master Ling, who is Jiang Feng?"
"Is he someone important? Never heard of the name!"
A bunch of country bumpkins naturally hadn't heard of Jiang Feng, and seeing Ling Haoran's face change drastically, they were surprised and curious!
Ling Haoran's expression suddenly turned grim!
Still, in front of everyone, he couldn't admit defeat!
As an untouchable high-status figure, to retreat now from just a name would be a loss of face and dignity!
"Damn, so that's why you're Jiang Feng's woman; no wonder you're pretending to be lofty with me!"
Now that Ling Haoran knew about Bai Zhiqing's relationship with Jiang Feng, he dropped the pretense, revealing his vicious nature: "In that case, I definitely can't let you go! That Jiang bastard hurt my cousin and has a blood feud with my uncle. Today I'll take you and put a green hat on him!"
Saying that, Ling Haoran lunged at Bai Zhiqing like a hungry tiger, intending to pin her down.
Bai Zhiqing was horrified!
She never expected that bringing up Jiang Feng's name not only didn't deter Ling Haoran but made him even more furious!
Panicked, she couldn't dodge in time, screamed, and was tackled to the ground by Ling Haoran!
Then, Ling Haoran sat on top of Bai Zhiqing, started tearing at her clothes, disregarding her strong resistance, and even slapped her hard across the face.
At that moment, everyone knew the situation had escalated!
Whether it was Zou Jingtian, Bai Yanting, or those classmates and hotel staff, all stared blankly at the scene, not knowing what to do.
After all, this was in a hotel, in broad daylight, and Young Master Ling dared to use force...
Considering Ling's supreme status, no matter what beastly act he committed here, probably no one would dare speak up...
So in an instant, everyone simply stood aside, leisurely waiting for the drama to unfold!
However, just then, suddenly the main door of the venue was kicked open with a "boom!!!!".
Then, a cold figure appeared at the door, his face stern, exuding a fierce aura!