185: Chapter 185 A rainstorm trapped me here.

"What are you saying?"

Qin Xun waved his hand.

"I'll funnel those old creeps into private traffic, like WeChat, and then hire some burly guys to chat with them."

"At the same time, I'll post info about gambling, online betting, and so on in my moments."

"Lure them into playing those scammy games and slaughter them like pigs."

"Drain them until they're penniless!"

Xia Ning looked at Qin Xun, speechless for a long time.

"Qin Xun, how can you be so wicked?"

She remembered when her father asked about Qin Xun's character, and she replied, 'Qin Xun's character is despicable.' Her father, however, was delighted and said:

"Once a person who can make money loses their integrity, they'll make even more!"

Looking at it now, it was indeed the case!

This guy definitely won't be poor in this lifetime.

Qin Xun raised an eyebrow, somewhat dissatisfied.

"Aren't I just explaining the dangers of society to you?"

He looked at Xia Ning and snorted coldly.

"Those three years you have on me really went to waste."

"A woman like you, I could trick three of them in one night."

Xia Ning's eyes widened, and she raised the willow branch in her hand to swat at Qin Xun.

Qin Xun dragged his suitcase and bolted.

Xia Ning chased after him.

Qin Xun shouted.

"Watch your feet!"

Xia Ning ignored him and pursued relentlessly.

Qin Xun stopped, feeling a sense of déjà vu, and quickly covered his hair.

But he saw Xia Ning stop in front of him, raising the willow branch high before slowly lowering it.

Just as Qin Xun began to smile, Xia Ning glared at him, and he immediately straightened his face, not daring to laugh anymore.

The two of them walked along the lakeside in silence.

The suitcase wheels squeaked against the ground.

A gust of lake wind blew, bringing a slightly fishy scent.

Xia Ning looked up; dark clouds had gathered in the sky, and it seemed a heavy downpour was imminent.

Fortunately, the hotel wasn't far.

Suddenly.

Something occurred to her. Her expression changed slightly, and she asked softly.

"Qin Xun, you wrote a song called 'Chengdu' based on the text from An Ke's moments. Aren't you going to explain it to her?"

"To avoid any misunderstanding."

Qin Xun turned his head, looked at Xia Ning, and smiled.

"An Ke is smart enough and has a sufficiently independent personality. She might have a bit of a crush on me, but she definitely won't pester me."

"She'll definitely be able to figure out for herself that this song wasn't written for her."

Seeing Xia Ning's cold expression, he knew she couldn't stand hearing others praise An Ke. Fearing she might change her mind about going to his home, he quickly added:

"Today is actually my first time in Chengdu."

"The lyrics say, 'Walk with me on the streets of Chengdu, until all the lights go out and we don't stop.'"

"In my life so far, I've only strolled down the streets of Chengdu with one person."

Xia Ning asked coldly.

"Who?"

Qin Xun frowned slightly, walked forward a few steps, then looked back at her as if she were an idiot.

He turned his head and continued walking.

Xia Ning looked at his back.

"Not telling me?"

"Heh—"

"It's not like I want to know that badly anyway."

She quickened her pace to keep up, then suddenly realized something. Her steps slowed, and her face felt a bit hot.

The morning breeze blew, but it couldn't blow it away.

A clap of thunder roared in the sky.

Raindrops as big as beans fell to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

In an instant, the dust vanished.

The road was soaked!

Ripples formed circles within circles all over the lake's surface.

The whole world seemed to become misty and blurred by the rain.

Xia Ning ran forward in her slippers. Seeing that she was about to overtake Qin Xun while he was still strolling leisurely, she called out softly.

"Hurry up!"

"It's raining, we're going to get soaked!"

But she saw Qin Xun smile as he reached out and grabbed her arm.

Xia Ning was stunned!

She felt a bit flustered.

In the heavy rain.

Qin Xun looked at the drenched Xia Ning, her bangs plastered to her forehead, and smiled gently.

"We're already soaked!"

"Why bother running?"

"Watch your feet!"

Xia Ning thought it made sense. She looked up at the torrential rain that blotted out the sky and nodded slightly.

"Fair point."

In the heavy rain, by the lakeside, under the willow trees.

Xia Ning and Qin Xun walked slowly side by side along the lake.

The icy rain pelted down on them.

Their clothes were soaked through, from the outside in.

Xia Ning had rarely been caught in the rain growing up; she could only remember one other time.

She felt a bit uncomfortable. Turning to look at Qin Xun, she saw him looking completely at ease and felt a bit of admiration.

Suddenly, she remembered a poem and spoke softly.

"'Listen not to the rain beating against the leaves through the woods; why not chant and stroll leisurely?'"

Hearing her, Qin Xun turned to look at Xia Ning and saw a hint of expectation in her eyes.

He was honest.

"That's very nice, but I've forgotten the beginning, the middle, and the end."

Xia Ning shook her head with a bitter smile.

Suddenly, her gaze drifted down and she saw that Qin Xun's hand was still gripping her arm.

Qin Xun's hand was wheat-colored, while her arm was as white as lotus root.

The contrast was striking.

Rainwater slid down their arms.

Xia Ning hesitated for a moment.

"Can you... let go now?"

Qin Xun looked at Xia Ning with an innocent face.

"Let go of what?"

Xia Ning quietly looked at Qin Xun's rain-streaked face. After a moment of silence, she turned her gaze toward the rippling surface of the lake.

"Nothing."

The two continued toward the hotel.

A loud clap of thunder rang out.

Lightning flashed across the sky.

Qin Xun's hand released her, quite naturally.

Xia Ning: "..."

Did he really not realize just now?

"..."

Two 'drowned rats' walked into the hotel.

Xia Ning was soaked through and felt a bit disheveled; she wasn't used to appearing in public like this.

She stood in a corner of the lobby and let Qin Xun go to book the rooms.

Qin Xun walked over and said to the receptionist.

"Hello, we need two rooms."

The receptionist gave a professional smile.

"I'm sorry, we only have one room left."

Qin Xun glanced back at the drenched Xia Ning and said loudly:

"There's only one room!"

Xia Ning thought of the typical tricks scumbags used in TV dramas. She worried he might have intentionally hinted for the receptionist to say only one room was left to create some 'romantic' coincidence.

She walked over quickly, leaving a trail of water behind her.

"Hello, we're here so early. How can there only be one room left?"

The receptionist smiled and explained.

"Last night, a handsome guy named Qin Xun sang 'Chengdu' on Douyin Wonder Night, making 'The Little Tavern' a massive hit."

"As a result, all the hotels nearby have been fully booked since last night."

"If you don't book it quickly, this last room will be gone soon too."

Xia Ning glanced at the heavy rain outside.

"They still come out to drink in the rain?"

The receptionist said with a bit of pride.

"That's just the romance of the people in Chengdu."

"And the thunderstorm will pass in a while."

Xia Ning turned to the receptionist and said:

"I can pay extra."

But the receptionist shook her head.

"I'm sorry, there's really nothing I can do."

"If you just need a temporary rest, I suggest booking two hourly rooms. You just need to check out before 1 PM."

Hearing the words 'hourly room,' Xia Ning became a bit wary and frowned slightly.

"No hourly rooms."

Suddenly.

Qin Xun said, "Book the one room."

"I'll go up and take a shower, then I'll head to a nearby internet cafe."

Xia Ning felt a bit embarrassed and remained silent, indicating her agreement.

"..."

The two went upstairs.

Upon entering, they found it was a standard room with two beds.

Outside, the rain poured down in torrents, and thunder rumbled again.

Xia Ning looked at the two beds.

"There are two beds. Should we just make do?"

Qin Xun's face showed neither joy nor sorrow, looking very aloof.

"Sigh... there's no other way."