Chapter 1080: Chapter 1069: Can’t Leave
“Merciful Father, I have fallen into the kingdom of unseen sins.”
“Forgive me for my arrogance, etched with a solitary scar.”
As Ning Fan’s fingers deftly danced over the guitar like a phantom, changing chords and techniques, Wang Chao’s originally calm expression gradually became ashen.
Luo Hui, who had been watching with crossed arms, expecting Ning Fan to embarrass himself so he could launch a tirade of criticism, was now gaping wide, clearly surprised that Ning Fan could play the guitar.
Not only could he play, but he played so well!
Judging purely by the visual impact, Ning Fan’s performance was undeniably much more impressive than Wang Chao’s!
“Is he using the original recording? He sings too well.”
These murmured words from Liu Qing made Wang Chao’s face look even more unpleasant.
Zhao Xue’er, who had initially worried that Ning Fan’s singing might be mocked by those harboring ill intentions, now transformed her gaze from concern to admiration.
Her eyes sparkled as Zhao Xue’er clapped her little hands repeatedly, exclaiming excitedly, “Ning Fan, brother, your singing is so beautiful and amazing!”
Though other classmates were also captivated by Ning Fan’s singing, they hesitated to express it too openly for fear of offending Wang Chao.
Thus, Zhao Xue’er’s enthusiastic applause instantly attracted everyone’s attention to her.
Realizing she had overreacted, Zhao Xue’er’s face flushed slightly red, and she stuck out her tongue in embarrassment, lowering her head.
As for Ning Fan, who had just finished his performance, he didn’t wait for the crowd’s remarks, quietly placing the guitar in the corner, walked over to Zhao Xue’er, and looked at Wang Chao, calmly saying, “Can we leave now?”
“Hmph.”
Wang Chao snorted coldly, containing his anger as he forcibly held back, then said to Luo Hui, “Those who want to leave can’t be stopped. Let’s continue to have fun.”
“Yes, yes! Let’s continue. It’s rare for a classmate gathering. I don’t want it to end so early.”
After Wang Chao finished speaking, others, who seemed awkward and concerned about a possible conflict between him and Ning Fan, also laughed and joked around.
The atmosphere instantly became lively.
Ning Fan then sat beside Zhao Xue’er, watching her go over to chat with other classmates in attendance, softly apologizing and saying she had to leave before midnight for work the next day.
While Zhao Xue’er was nearby, Cao Qianqian snorted coldly, not giving Zhao Xue’er a chance to speak, and said curtly, “Excuse me, I need to go to the restroom.”
“I’ll wait for you to come back.”
Zhao Xue’er glanced apologetically at Cao Qianqian.
She thought Cao Qianqian’s bad attitude was because she was leaving early and unwilling to sing.
Other people in the private room continued singing, playing games, and rolling dice amongst themselves, effectively excluding Ning Fan and Zhao Xue’er.
However, Ning Fan and Zhao Xue’er enjoyed each other’s company, wholly unaware of being outsiders, sitting close together and talking quietly.
“Ning Fan, brother, you must take me home later; don’t trick me this time.”
Zhao Xue’er sat closely to Ning Fan, pouting.
“When have I ever tricked you? I’ll make sure you get to your doorstep.”
Ning Fan touched his nose and replied with a smile.
“Mm…and after taking me home, tomorrow you have to pick me up from work and then accompany me for shopping.”
Zhao Xue’er blushed, speaking in a lowered voice, “If it weren’t for me calling you, Ning Fan, brother, you’d probably have forgotten about Xue’er.”
“How could that be?”
Ning Fan chuckled awkwardly.
Recently, he’s been swamped with affairs, coupled with inadvertently becoming involved with Qiu Xiuxiu, adding to his anxiety.
In such situations, he subconsciously wanted to avoid emotional issues, thus having almost no contact with Zhao Xue’er.
He believed that not contacting Zhao Xue’er was a way of protecting her.
But Zhao Xue’er clearly did not share this viewpoint.
Zhao Xue’er looked up and cast an aggrieved glance at Ning Fan, softly saying, “Don’t think I didn’t notice; there must be too many women around Ning Fan, brother, and little Xue no longer enters your Dharma Eye.”
This line was even harder to continue.
Ning Fan felt a headache coming on, preparing to change the subject when a piercing scream was heard, promptly followed by the private room door swinging open.
Everyone displayed bewildered expressions, turning to look.
They saw Cao Qianqian clutching her chest, tears brimming in her eyes, rushing into Wang Chao’s embrace while sobbing, “Brother Chao, I was assaulted.”
“What’s going on?”
Wang Chao steadied Cao Qianqian’s body, frowning and asking, “Stop crying and tell us clearly.”
“When I went to the restroom…a man touched my chest and asked if I was available, how much for a night.”
Cao Qianqian sniffled, eyes swollen red, recounting in between sobs, “I slapped him, then he threatened to force himself on me…”
“How…how could such a thing happen, what should we do?”
Luo Hui said, somewhat worriedly, “The guests at Junyu KTV are either rich or noble, cause trouble, and it won’t be easily resolved.”
Liu Qing took Cao Qianqian from Wang Chao’s arms and comforted her with a few whispered words, feeling quite frightened.
Meanwhile, Ning Fan had finished chatting with Zhao Xue’er, sitting silently on the sofa, seemingly uninterested in everything happening around him.
“Everyone, calm down.”
Seeing the commotion among his classmates, Wang Chao gestured for quiet and spoke seriously, “It’s nothing serious, I have a good relationship with Manager Cao. Don’t worry, Qianqian, I’ll definitely defend your justice!”
He kicked the service bell with his foot, watching the sweaty Manager Cao hurriedly arrive, and displeased said, “Manager Cao, what’s going on at your Junyu KTV?”
“Master Wang…what happened?”
Manager Cao looked bewilderedly at the furious Wang Chao.
“What’s the matter?”
Wang Chao sneered coldly, pointed at Cao Qianqian, and said, “My classmate was harassed on her way to the restroom. I give you one minute to find that person.”
Glaring coldly at Manager Cao, Wang Chao enunciated each word, “Whichever hand touched her, we break that hand. Today, he must give Wang Chao an account!”
Cold sweat instantly poured from Manager Cao’s face; drunk people in KTV are commonplace, and occasional conflicts are usually resolved.
But now, Wang Chao’s classmate being harassed put considerable pressure on him.
“Please wait, Master Wang. I’ll look into the situation and will definitely give you a satisfactory answer!”
Manager Cao repeatedly apologized and bowed to Wang Chao, comforting the victim Cao Qianqian softly, then hurriedly left VIP room 888.
After Manager Cao left, Wang Chao noticed a subtle change in his classmates’ gazes upon him compared to before.