Inferior by Nature
Chapter 21 Don't Waste
After Ou Kelan returned to the island, Ran Qingzhuang was not much on the island anymore.Chen Qiao said that he was hiding from Kelan Ou, but I don't think it was necessarily because he was hiding from me.
The days became quieter for a few days, and I gradually got used to sleeping peacefully under surveillance.That evening, Chen Qiao came to pick me up suddenly, saying that Ran Qingzhuang had called and asked us to go to Chonghai.
This matter came in a hurry and seemed strange, so I naturally wanted to ask clearly.But Chen Qiao didn't know much about it, and only said that it seemed that Kong Tan was the host, and he wanted to apologize for kidnapping me last time.
It is impossible for Kong Tan to target Ran Qingzhuang so much because he has figured it out and wants to bow his head to make amends. After thinking about it, I think it could only be Jin Feisheng who spoke.After all, a community organization like them relies on a solid "family" relationship, and the two of them will help Jin Chenyu with things in the future, so the superficial harmony must be taken into account.
And because of the boss's face, the two of them will go through the whole process of "reconciliation" obediently no matter how sick they are inside.
The waves are smooth and smooth.When Chen Qiao and I arrived at Chonghai Wharf, it was already dark. When we got off the boat, we saw Ran Qingzhuang's dark blue SUV parked by the side of the road.
In addition to Ran Qingzhuang, there were two younger brothers sitting in the car, one with dark skin and one with lip piercing. When they saw me, they all called "sister-in-law".
I didn't bother to correct them, so I nodded at them and sat down in the co-pilot.
"Where are you going?" Chen Qiao chatted with the two younger brothers as soon as he got in the car.
"Go to the Star Alliance Clubhouse, the big troops are already there, we came here specially to pick up my sister-in-law."
"Boiled Dan must have no good intentions. I can see that his eyes are full of evil. I don't know what bad tricks to use."
"Fuck, I'm not afraid of Hongmenyan, at worst, I'll grab the wine bottle and fuck his mother, and see who dies first!"
"That's right, fuck it!"
The three of them were filled with righteous indignation, and the more they talked, the more excited they became. Ran Qingzhuang just drove quietly, and when he stopped the car at the red light, he opened his mouth lightly, pouring a basin of ice water to extinguish the small flame that was about to ignite in the back row.
"On the surface, this game was created by Kong Tan, but further up, it is the intention of Mr. Jin and the eldest son. Whoever dares to make a move today will be impatient. Be honest with me, don't make mistakes. "
The three of them fell silent, just like the children in kindergarten who were scolded by the teacher, one moment they were bullies, and the next moment they were the best-behaved babies in the world.
Ran Qingzhuang's words also indirectly confirmed my conjecture. Today's game was really just for the Jin family and his son to watch. Strictly speaking, it was for Jin Feisheng to watch.
It stands to reason that there should be no mistakes, neither Kong Tan nor Ran Qingzhuang could make trouble today, but I still feel flustered and always have a bad premonition.
In Ran Qingzhuang's car, there are two cup slots behind the gear, which were originally used to put drinks, but now they have a pack of cigarettes on one side and a lighter on the other side.
The lighter is the cheapest plastic lighter, blue, with a small advertisement of a certain hotpot restaurant printed on the casing, it looks like it was picked up after eating...
I opened the glove box in front of the co-pilot to find my brass Rolls-Royce, man's dream machine gone, just a shriveled cigarette case.
"What are you looking for?" Ran Qingzhuang asked with a frown when he saw me rummaging around before the red light jumped out.
Withdrawing my rummaging hand, I closed the storage box and said casually, "I saw a lighter last time...why is it gone?"
"Lighter? My car is often lent to others, probably someone took it away."
took away?
I am such a big lighter, if I say no, it will be gone?
"Brother Ning, do you want a lighter? Don't you have it?" Chen Qiao leaned over and handed me the plastic lighter in the cup slot. If you pay attention, it will be gone, and if you don’t pay attention, there will be a lot of piles at home.”
"I... didn't smoke much before, but now I'm learning to smoke." I took the lighter Chen Qiao gave me with a sense of loss, and took out a cigarette from the cup holder, holding it between my fingers awkwardly, in a dilemma.
Now let me say that my lighter was specially bought for Ran Qingzhuang to use, it would be too embarrassing.
The vehicle began to move forward slowly, I sighed secretly, and finally lowered my head and lit the cigarette under the gaze of the three pairs of eyes behind me.
Choked on the first bite.The acrid smoke rushed into the lungs, irritating the airway, and I couldn't stop coughing.
"Is sister-in-law alright?"
"Is there any water in the car? Drink some water."
"No, how about I go down and buy it?"
Amidst the chatter of Chen Qiao and others, the window of the car beside him was slowly lowered, and fresh wind poured in.
"If you don't know how to smoke, don't smoke." Ran Qingzhuang said coldly, "Waste my cigarettes."
The cool evening breeze blew away the smell of smoke in the car, and the fresh air soothed the discomfort in my throat. Almost immediately, I stopped my severe coughing.
Wiping away the tears coughed up from the corners of my eyes with my knuckles, I turned the cigarette in my hand and felt that what Ran Qingzhuang said was right, one cannot always be ignorant of self-knowledge.
I always feel that I can give Ran Qingzhuang what he needs, but that's not the case.He doesn't need rings, lighters, and all my unilateral offerings, he doesn't need them.
To me it is a sacrifice, to him... but a burden.
"Here." Handing the cigarette to Ran Qingzhuang's lips, I said, "Don't waste it."
For maybe four or five seconds, Ran Qingzhuang did not move at all, remained silent and suppressed, but just when I thought he would ignore me and was about to stop, he suddenly came up and bit the cigarette away from my hand.
The fingertips were inevitably touched by his lips, and the distinct touch was transmitted to the brain, soft, dry, with a hot breath.
"Hey, I'll go, this dog food is delicious!"
"Fuck, I was careless. I was just wondering why Brother Yao was so stingy, and almost took out his cigarettes to my sister-in-law."
"Learn a little bit!"
I smiled and leaned back in my chair.The breeze brushed against the cheeks, and the faint smell of smoke diffused in the compartment, which was much softer than the one I inhaled, and it still smelled a little pleasant after smelling it for a long time.
After driving for about half an hour, Ran Qingzhuang stopped and arrived at the destination.
Maybe he was a regular customer, once he entered the clubhouse, from the doorman to the manager, he was very respectful to Ran Qingzhuang, calling "Brother Yao" one after another.
The manager personally led us to the door of the box, and two waiters opened the door one by one.
According to the manager, this is the largest box in their clubhouse. I had no idea when I heard it, but now I see it with my own eyes, and I realize that it is really big.Not including the outside terrace, it may be more than 100 square meters, just like a small bar, with a bar and booths, and there are steel pipe performances on the stage.Although the lighting is a bit dim, but fortunately the background sound is not noisy, so there is no need to speak loudly.
Seeing Ran Qingzhuang arrived, the young people who were sitting around, playing cards, drinking and playing dice all stopped playing and got up to call for someone.
"Brother Yao, sister-in-law!"
"Hello Brother Yao, hello sister-in-law!"
I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been listening to it for a long time, but I’ve gradually gotten used to the term "sister-in-law", and now I can feel calm in the three-dimensional surround sound of "sister-in-law".
Chen Qiao and the others broke up as soon as they entered the door, some drinking and some playing cards, while I followed Ran Qingzhuang to the booth where Kong Tan was sitting.
"Youngest, you are finally here." Kong Tan put his legs on the coffee table in front of him, hugged a plump beauty on his right side, and another beautiful woman knelt on the ground to beat his leg on his left.
Ran Qingzhuang sat down opposite him and said, "The road happens to be a bit congested."
Kong Tan snapped his fingers at the waiter standing beside him, and said, "Call someone over."
The waiter nodded and went out quickly.
"Come here, you always have to play until you get home. You choose what you like, the best stuff here. I am the host today, so you don't have to be polite to me, and don't be polite to me." While talking, the beautiful woman on the right will A glass of whiskey was brought to Kong Tan's lips, and he took a sip from the glass, with a malicious smile on his face.
He is both a hobby and a thing. I thought it was wine at first, but when the door opened, the waiter brought in four young masters with different descriptions.
Two tall and strong ones walked towards me directly, while the other two delicate and fair ones sat beside Ran Qingzhuang consciously.
I didn't expect to be able to play like this, being sandwiched between two high mountains, I went to see Ran Qingzhuang at a loss, but found that the other party was well adapted, and had already taken the wine offered by the young master beside me and chatted with Kong Tan.One of the young masters was next to him, holding his arm, but he didn't wave it away.
"Brother, what do you drink, wine or juice?"
Gaoshan No. 1 graciously brought me the wine list, I glanced at it, and ordered a glass of apple juice casually.
"Brother, is this your first time here?" Gao Shan No. 2 asked.
I nodded, my nose was sore from the strong smell of the mixed perfume on the two of them, and I felt like I was about to have a rhinitis.
"Don't be so nervous, it's okay, we just drink with you, chat, and play games." Gao Shan No. 1 pointed to the few people who were having fun at the next table, "Just like them."
The next table seems to be playing some kind of card game. The table is full of wine glasses. When the round is over, the loser picks up the wine glass and sips it.The princesses wear less clothes, and it is difficult to take them off after a few times. If they act coquettishly, the winner will ask them to kiss on the face to repay.
Imagining the scene of two high mountains kissing each other, one on the left and one on the right, I couldn't help but shiver.
"Just chat, I don't know how to drink or play games," I said.
Perhaps because of professional needs, the two mountains looked like cold and handsome men, but they were unusually good at chatting. After a while, my occupation, age, and hometown were all set out by them.
Maybe it's because I'm talkative and obedient, the two of them are no longer as reserved as they were at the beginning, and even... too presumptuous.
"When I saw you, you have a special temperament. You really are playing the cello. Your hands are so beautiful." Gaoshan No. 1 held my hand in front of my eyes and observed it carefully. He exhaled all his breath on my fingertips, which made me very uncomfortable.
Just as I was about to withdraw my hand, Gao Shan No. 2 on the other side suddenly snuggled up, held my other hand and said, "How do you hold the bow? Is that so? Please teach me."
I don't know whose hand hooked up on my waist, and my scalp exploded all of a sudden.
Although I was shocked by Ran Qingzhuang's pressing and kissing at the beginning, maybe his behavior did not have anything to do with obscenity, and I didn't feel bad either.But now, it's as if I stepped on vomit with my bare feet. I feel uncomfortable from the inside out, and I can't wait to stand up and slap my whole body...
Could this be the premonition I've been feeling uneasy?
I know this is a high-end club, and everyone is here for fun. The young master and princess is a professional player, so it is normal to have some close physical contact with the guests.
Ran Qingzhuang was very carefree and contented, even if the two young masters tried their best to him, he would not see him shake his face.I want to be like him too, but I can't.
But if I suddenly withdraw the people that Kong Tan specially prepared, Kong Tan may feel that I deliberately humiliate him and embarrass him.
Ran Qingzhuang said that nothing can go wrong today, this is just the beginning, I have to endure no matter what.
"I'll perform for you next time when I have a chance." I broke free from the entanglement and got up from the booth. Seeing that Ran Qingzhuang and the others didn't notice my side, I asked the waiter for the direction of the bathroom, and quickly walked out of the box.
Breathing the fresh and elegant air outside, I couldn't help but let out a long breath.
After washing his face at the sink, he was wiping his hands with a tissue when a young man with blue-gray hair came out of the cubicle.
This hair is too protruding, I couldn't help but look twice, and finally met the other person's eyes in the mirror.
"Ah! Ji Ning?" He opened his almond eyes slightly in surprise, and called out my name accurately.
know me?
I looked at the other party blankly, my mind was blank, and I couldn't think of the name of the person who could match his face.
"I, Zhaofeng!" The other party pointed at himself and revealed an unexpected identity, "Zhaofeng from Nanzhi, you used to make up lessons for me in high school, so you won't forget me Bar?"
His name is like a magic key, which opened my dusty memory the moment I heard it, and reminded me of many things.
I held onto the sink, feeling a little dazed.
It turns out that Ran Qingzhuang already hated me before I reported on Ran Qingzhuang and Lin Sheng.
The days became quieter for a few days, and I gradually got used to sleeping peacefully under surveillance.That evening, Chen Qiao came to pick me up suddenly, saying that Ran Qingzhuang had called and asked us to go to Chonghai.
This matter came in a hurry and seemed strange, so I naturally wanted to ask clearly.But Chen Qiao didn't know much about it, and only said that it seemed that Kong Tan was the host, and he wanted to apologize for kidnapping me last time.
It is impossible for Kong Tan to target Ran Qingzhuang so much because he has figured it out and wants to bow his head to make amends. After thinking about it, I think it could only be Jin Feisheng who spoke.After all, a community organization like them relies on a solid "family" relationship, and the two of them will help Jin Chenyu with things in the future, so the superficial harmony must be taken into account.
And because of the boss's face, the two of them will go through the whole process of "reconciliation" obediently no matter how sick they are inside.
The waves are smooth and smooth.When Chen Qiao and I arrived at Chonghai Wharf, it was already dark. When we got off the boat, we saw Ran Qingzhuang's dark blue SUV parked by the side of the road.
In addition to Ran Qingzhuang, there were two younger brothers sitting in the car, one with dark skin and one with lip piercing. When they saw me, they all called "sister-in-law".
I didn't bother to correct them, so I nodded at them and sat down in the co-pilot.
"Where are you going?" Chen Qiao chatted with the two younger brothers as soon as he got in the car.
"Go to the Star Alliance Clubhouse, the big troops are already there, we came here specially to pick up my sister-in-law."
"Boiled Dan must have no good intentions. I can see that his eyes are full of evil. I don't know what bad tricks to use."
"Fuck, I'm not afraid of Hongmenyan, at worst, I'll grab the wine bottle and fuck his mother, and see who dies first!"
"That's right, fuck it!"
The three of them were filled with righteous indignation, and the more they talked, the more excited they became. Ran Qingzhuang just drove quietly, and when he stopped the car at the red light, he opened his mouth lightly, pouring a basin of ice water to extinguish the small flame that was about to ignite in the back row.
"On the surface, this game was created by Kong Tan, but further up, it is the intention of Mr. Jin and the eldest son. Whoever dares to make a move today will be impatient. Be honest with me, don't make mistakes. "
The three of them fell silent, just like the children in kindergarten who were scolded by the teacher, one moment they were bullies, and the next moment they were the best-behaved babies in the world.
Ran Qingzhuang's words also indirectly confirmed my conjecture. Today's game was really just for the Jin family and his son to watch. Strictly speaking, it was for Jin Feisheng to watch.
It stands to reason that there should be no mistakes, neither Kong Tan nor Ran Qingzhuang could make trouble today, but I still feel flustered and always have a bad premonition.
In Ran Qingzhuang's car, there are two cup slots behind the gear, which were originally used to put drinks, but now they have a pack of cigarettes on one side and a lighter on the other side.
The lighter is the cheapest plastic lighter, blue, with a small advertisement of a certain hotpot restaurant printed on the casing, it looks like it was picked up after eating...
I opened the glove box in front of the co-pilot to find my brass Rolls-Royce, man's dream machine gone, just a shriveled cigarette case.
"What are you looking for?" Ran Qingzhuang asked with a frown when he saw me rummaging around before the red light jumped out.
Withdrawing my rummaging hand, I closed the storage box and said casually, "I saw a lighter last time...why is it gone?"
"Lighter? My car is often lent to others, probably someone took it away."
took away?
I am such a big lighter, if I say no, it will be gone?
"Brother Ning, do you want a lighter? Don't you have it?" Chen Qiao leaned over and handed me the plastic lighter in the cup slot. If you pay attention, it will be gone, and if you don’t pay attention, there will be a lot of piles at home.”
"I... didn't smoke much before, but now I'm learning to smoke." I took the lighter Chen Qiao gave me with a sense of loss, and took out a cigarette from the cup holder, holding it between my fingers awkwardly, in a dilemma.
Now let me say that my lighter was specially bought for Ran Qingzhuang to use, it would be too embarrassing.
The vehicle began to move forward slowly, I sighed secretly, and finally lowered my head and lit the cigarette under the gaze of the three pairs of eyes behind me.
Choked on the first bite.The acrid smoke rushed into the lungs, irritating the airway, and I couldn't stop coughing.
"Is sister-in-law alright?"
"Is there any water in the car? Drink some water."
"No, how about I go down and buy it?"
Amidst the chatter of Chen Qiao and others, the window of the car beside him was slowly lowered, and fresh wind poured in.
"If you don't know how to smoke, don't smoke." Ran Qingzhuang said coldly, "Waste my cigarettes."
The cool evening breeze blew away the smell of smoke in the car, and the fresh air soothed the discomfort in my throat. Almost immediately, I stopped my severe coughing.
Wiping away the tears coughed up from the corners of my eyes with my knuckles, I turned the cigarette in my hand and felt that what Ran Qingzhuang said was right, one cannot always be ignorant of self-knowledge.
I always feel that I can give Ran Qingzhuang what he needs, but that's not the case.He doesn't need rings, lighters, and all my unilateral offerings, he doesn't need them.
To me it is a sacrifice, to him... but a burden.
"Here." Handing the cigarette to Ran Qingzhuang's lips, I said, "Don't waste it."
For maybe four or five seconds, Ran Qingzhuang did not move at all, remained silent and suppressed, but just when I thought he would ignore me and was about to stop, he suddenly came up and bit the cigarette away from my hand.
The fingertips were inevitably touched by his lips, and the distinct touch was transmitted to the brain, soft, dry, with a hot breath.
"Hey, I'll go, this dog food is delicious!"
"Fuck, I was careless. I was just wondering why Brother Yao was so stingy, and almost took out his cigarettes to my sister-in-law."
"Learn a little bit!"
I smiled and leaned back in my chair.The breeze brushed against the cheeks, and the faint smell of smoke diffused in the compartment, which was much softer than the one I inhaled, and it still smelled a little pleasant after smelling it for a long time.
After driving for about half an hour, Ran Qingzhuang stopped and arrived at the destination.
Maybe he was a regular customer, once he entered the clubhouse, from the doorman to the manager, he was very respectful to Ran Qingzhuang, calling "Brother Yao" one after another.
The manager personally led us to the door of the box, and two waiters opened the door one by one.
According to the manager, this is the largest box in their clubhouse. I had no idea when I heard it, but now I see it with my own eyes, and I realize that it is really big.Not including the outside terrace, it may be more than 100 square meters, just like a small bar, with a bar and booths, and there are steel pipe performances on the stage.Although the lighting is a bit dim, but fortunately the background sound is not noisy, so there is no need to speak loudly.
Seeing Ran Qingzhuang arrived, the young people who were sitting around, playing cards, drinking and playing dice all stopped playing and got up to call for someone.
"Brother Yao, sister-in-law!"
"Hello Brother Yao, hello sister-in-law!"
I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been listening to it for a long time, but I’ve gradually gotten used to the term "sister-in-law", and now I can feel calm in the three-dimensional surround sound of "sister-in-law".
Chen Qiao and the others broke up as soon as they entered the door, some drinking and some playing cards, while I followed Ran Qingzhuang to the booth where Kong Tan was sitting.
"Youngest, you are finally here." Kong Tan put his legs on the coffee table in front of him, hugged a plump beauty on his right side, and another beautiful woman knelt on the ground to beat his leg on his left.
Ran Qingzhuang sat down opposite him and said, "The road happens to be a bit congested."
Kong Tan snapped his fingers at the waiter standing beside him, and said, "Call someone over."
The waiter nodded and went out quickly.
"Come here, you always have to play until you get home. You choose what you like, the best stuff here. I am the host today, so you don't have to be polite to me, and don't be polite to me." While talking, the beautiful woman on the right will A glass of whiskey was brought to Kong Tan's lips, and he took a sip from the glass, with a malicious smile on his face.
He is both a hobby and a thing. I thought it was wine at first, but when the door opened, the waiter brought in four young masters with different descriptions.
Two tall and strong ones walked towards me directly, while the other two delicate and fair ones sat beside Ran Qingzhuang consciously.
I didn't expect to be able to play like this, being sandwiched between two high mountains, I went to see Ran Qingzhuang at a loss, but found that the other party was well adapted, and had already taken the wine offered by the young master beside me and chatted with Kong Tan.One of the young masters was next to him, holding his arm, but he didn't wave it away.
"Brother, what do you drink, wine or juice?"
Gaoshan No. 1 graciously brought me the wine list, I glanced at it, and ordered a glass of apple juice casually.
"Brother, is this your first time here?" Gao Shan No. 2 asked.
I nodded, my nose was sore from the strong smell of the mixed perfume on the two of them, and I felt like I was about to have a rhinitis.
"Don't be so nervous, it's okay, we just drink with you, chat, and play games." Gao Shan No. 1 pointed to the few people who were having fun at the next table, "Just like them."
The next table seems to be playing some kind of card game. The table is full of wine glasses. When the round is over, the loser picks up the wine glass and sips it.The princesses wear less clothes, and it is difficult to take them off after a few times. If they act coquettishly, the winner will ask them to kiss on the face to repay.
Imagining the scene of two high mountains kissing each other, one on the left and one on the right, I couldn't help but shiver.
"Just chat, I don't know how to drink or play games," I said.
Perhaps because of professional needs, the two mountains looked like cold and handsome men, but they were unusually good at chatting. After a while, my occupation, age, and hometown were all set out by them.
Maybe it's because I'm talkative and obedient, the two of them are no longer as reserved as they were at the beginning, and even... too presumptuous.
"When I saw you, you have a special temperament. You really are playing the cello. Your hands are so beautiful." Gaoshan No. 1 held my hand in front of my eyes and observed it carefully. He exhaled all his breath on my fingertips, which made me very uncomfortable.
Just as I was about to withdraw my hand, Gao Shan No. 2 on the other side suddenly snuggled up, held my other hand and said, "How do you hold the bow? Is that so? Please teach me."
I don't know whose hand hooked up on my waist, and my scalp exploded all of a sudden.
Although I was shocked by Ran Qingzhuang's pressing and kissing at the beginning, maybe his behavior did not have anything to do with obscenity, and I didn't feel bad either.But now, it's as if I stepped on vomit with my bare feet. I feel uncomfortable from the inside out, and I can't wait to stand up and slap my whole body...
Could this be the premonition I've been feeling uneasy?
I know this is a high-end club, and everyone is here for fun. The young master and princess is a professional player, so it is normal to have some close physical contact with the guests.
Ran Qingzhuang was very carefree and contented, even if the two young masters tried their best to him, he would not see him shake his face.I want to be like him too, but I can't.
But if I suddenly withdraw the people that Kong Tan specially prepared, Kong Tan may feel that I deliberately humiliate him and embarrass him.
Ran Qingzhuang said that nothing can go wrong today, this is just the beginning, I have to endure no matter what.
"I'll perform for you next time when I have a chance." I broke free from the entanglement and got up from the booth. Seeing that Ran Qingzhuang and the others didn't notice my side, I asked the waiter for the direction of the bathroom, and quickly walked out of the box.
Breathing the fresh and elegant air outside, I couldn't help but let out a long breath.
After washing his face at the sink, he was wiping his hands with a tissue when a young man with blue-gray hair came out of the cubicle.
This hair is too protruding, I couldn't help but look twice, and finally met the other person's eyes in the mirror.
"Ah! Ji Ning?" He opened his almond eyes slightly in surprise, and called out my name accurately.
know me?
I looked at the other party blankly, my mind was blank, and I couldn't think of the name of the person who could match his face.
"I, Zhaofeng!" The other party pointed at himself and revealed an unexpected identity, "Zhaofeng from Nanzhi, you used to make up lessons for me in high school, so you won't forget me Bar?"
His name is like a magic key, which opened my dusty memory the moment I heard it, and reminded me of many things.
I held onto the sink, feeling a little dazed.
It turns out that Ran Qingzhuang already hated me before I reported on Ran Qingzhuang and Lin Sheng.
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