071 The Plan in Motion! (Please Add to Favorites)

The next day, Pei Xuan found himself approached by Su Yunjin.

When Su Yunjin stood before him, Pei Xuan was utterly stunned. It wasn’t her presence that shocked him, but the stack of thick documents she held in her hands. Yet, it wasn’t merely the fact that she stood there with paperwork; it was that she started reading from it right in front of him.

"June 22nd, breakfast at eight, morning class, training, lunch, afternoon spent at the Central Capital Library."

"June 23rd, breakfast at eight, morning class, exercise, afternoon same as before, the day repeats itself."

"June 24th..."

Su Yunjin read each entry aloud, her voice gentle and lively, as melodious as a lark. And yet, to Pei Xuan’s ears, her delicate words sounded like steel blades, each syllable making his heart race.

His adrenaline surged; he felt his cheeks flush.

"Secretary Pei, isn’t this report written a little too casually? Wouldn’t Young Master Lu find such daily reports monotonous and dull? Or perhaps, when you were young, your essays never passed?"

After reciting more than a dozen entries, Su Yunjin finally raised her eyes, looking at Pei Xuan with a smile that hovered between mockery and amusement.

Pei Xuan’s face burned. Though he was a wealthy second-generation playboy, it didn’t mean he lacked shame. For Su Yunjin to read out this surveillance report he’d compiled in front of him—no matter how strong his composure, he felt a wave of embarrassment.

"Teacher Su, I’m truly sorry, I... I didn’t mean to, it’s just... Yi Qing wanted to know how things were progressing."

Pei Xuan stammered, awkwardness written all over him.

Su Yunjin smiled faintly, handing him the thick stack of documents. "So, Young Master Lu is monitoring me, seeking updates on my activities? Secretary Pei, forgive my boldness, but don’t you and Young Master Lu underestimate the Seven Sects a little?"

"But Young Master Lu is right; I promised a month, and now half that time has passed. It’s about time I fulfill my commitment. Tonight at eleven, if Young Master Lu wishes to dissolve the engagement, he should come here."

With a wave of her hand, Su Yunjin presented a business card.

"Harmony Bar?"

Pei Xuan glanced at the card, confusion in his eyes as he looked at Su Yunjin.

"What, is Young Master Lu afraid of going to a bar? I simply thought that every time I speak with him, it's either in an office, and too many such meetings will arouse suspicion. I imagine Young Master Lu wouldn’t want anyone to catch us together, would he?"

Su Yunjin’s expression was cold as she spoke, pausing before continuing, "Tonight, the trainees from the Center Stage Girl Group will all be here. His presence won’t stand out."

Hearing this, Pei Xuan’s wary expression relaxed; he nodded, "I’ll pass the message along."

Once Pei Xuan replied, Su Yunjin said nothing more and turned to leave.

That night, at eleven o’clock, Harmony Bar’s dance floor on the first floor had been reserved entirely. Everywhere one looked, it was filled with stunning young women—none other than the trainees of the Center Stage Girl Group.

In a more secluded corner, Shao Xinghui and the others sat, occasionally raising their glasses as people came to toast them.

Though Su Yunjin had previously been misunderstood, she’d shone brightly on stage with her trainees, so much so that her dazzling moments still circulated on short video platforms. As a result, many of her trainees and others from the academy came to toast her.

Song Yazhi was the most diligent among them. Recently assigned to Su Yunjin’s team, she was particularly proactive, not only pouring wine for Su Yunjin but also shielding her from drinks after Su Yunjin had had a few.

This scene made Luo Zizhen grit her teeth in envy.

Just then, a chorus of surprised cries erupted from the dance floor. Turning toward the sound, Su Yunjin saw two figures, model-like in stature, approaching through the dim light—it was Lu Yiqing and Pei Xuan!

"Brother Lu!"

Song Yazhi was the first to call out.

At that moment, Lu Yiqing walked over to their table.

"President Lu."

"Heh, good evening, President Lu."

"President Lu is here, please, have a seat."

Seeing Lu Yiqing arrive, Wang Tao, Liang Feiyue, Luo Zizhen, Shao Xinghui, and Zhang Zhichang all stood up immediately. Luo Zizhen even offered him a seat, and even in the darkness, her eyes sparkled with anticipation.

As for Song Yazhi, her breath had already grown rapid.

All eyes fell on Lu Yiqing and Pei Xuan, but Lu Yiqing pretended not to notice, smiling as he said, "Tonight, everyone must have fun."

"We owe it to Teacher Su—she saw how hard the trainees have been working lately, so she brought everyone out to relax a bit."

Zhang Zhichang beamed at Su Yunjin.

Lu Yiqing’s gaze shifted to Su Yunjin. "Indeed, Teacher Su is very thoughtful."

"President Lu is too kind. Yazhi, pour President Lu a drink."

Su Yunjin issued the order to Song Yazhi as if instructing a junior.

Yet, Song Yazhi, heiress as she was, didn’t take offense—instead, she looked gratefully at Su Yunjin before walking over with the wine bottle.

"Brother Lu, let me pour you a glass."

Her voice was sweet, honeyed.

Lu Yiqing didn’t refuse, merely nodded.

After pouring Lu Yiqing’s drink, Song Yazhi handed the bottle to the others, inviting them to pour for Pei Xuan.

This blatant favoritism was obvious to everyone; Su Yunjin saw it clearly but said nothing.

But while she kept silent, the immortal hiding in the shadows grew restless.

"Baby, what’s going on? Does this Song Yazhi have feelings for Lu Yiqing? Should our actor make an appearance?"

"Not sure, let’s observe a bit longer."

Upon hearing the immortal’s voice, Su Yunjin picked up her phone and replied.

Indeed, tonight’s exclusive event was specially arranged for Lu Yiqing.

According to the prior plan, no matter what, Lu Yiqing had to play the heartless man.

After inviting him, she’d called the immortal, instructing him to have actors ready, while paparazzi lay in wait nearby to take photos.

The plan was to use the opportunity to drug Lu Yiqing, allowing the actor to escort him back to the hotel. Along the way, they’d act intimately, and, to make the scandal more sensational, perhaps even perform suggestive actions by the window.

All would be carefully staged, leaving nothing to chance. Yet, seeing Song Yazhi’s initiative, except for Lu Yiqing’s indifferent demeanor, everything seemed on track.

Glass after glass was poured, most of them by Song Yazhi into Lu Yiqing’s cup.

Because of Lu Yiqing’s presence, Song Yazhi abandoned her previous image of being able to drink endlessly, transforming into someone who would fall after a single glass.

The party lasted until nearly dawn. Song Yazhi clung to Lu Yiqing, demanding to be taken home, calling him "Brother Lu" at every turn, making everyone’s hearts itch.

"Pei Xuan, take her home."

"No, Brother Lu, I want you to take me home yourself~"

Lu Yiqing tried to delegate the task to Pei Xuan, but before he could, Song Yazhi began to pout and act cute.

"President Lu, why don’t you take Yazhi home? Secretary Pei can stay here with us—the trainees have many questions they’d like to ask him."

Just as Lu Yiqing was about to decline, Su Yunjin spoke calmly.