Chapter Eighty-Seven — The Meeting of Three Women (Part Two)

My Reborn Legend

Straightening the casual suit on my body, I stood below the girls' dormitory like a proper gentleman, drawing one furtive glance after another from the female students. I could not help feeling immensely pleased with myself.

Well, whatever else, I, Xiao, may not be a dazzlingly handsome man, but I am at least a decent-looking fellow, the sort with a scholarly air. Such a reaction from the girls, of course, was proof enough of my good looks.

"Does that boy have something wrong with his head? Why is he dressed so maturely at school instead of wearing the uniform?"

"Exactly. He must have some problem in his heart. What a pity, though, he does look rather good-looking..."

As I was quietly basking in my own satisfaction, I caught the murmurs of two girls not far away with my excellent ears, and my handsome face instantly flushed red.

In a fluster, I hurriedly took off the suit, leaving only the white shirt underneath. Only then did I finally feel somewhat proper again.

Before long, the figure I had been waiting for appeared at the entrance of the girls' building. Wearing the pink Chanel dress I had bought her last time and with a touch of light makeup, Su Xin was now truly beautiful beyond words.

Looking at her smiling face, I found myself unable to help sinking into her beauty.

Yet after she smiled at me, she did not seem to come forward. Instead, she looked around behind her as if searching for something, then hurried back into the girls' building, leaving me rather bewildered.

Had she forgotten something?

Not even a minute passed before she appeared again. But just as I was about to step forward with a smile and greet her, I glanced along her fair arm to the side and froze on the spot, unable to move even a single step.

Damn it, why was it her?

Beside Su Xin stood Chu Qitong, whom I had not seen for several days. Wearing a blue jacket and a white short skirt, Chu Qitong looked somewhat embarrassed as Su Xin pulled her out from the entrance of the girls' building.

"Xiao Qiang, Tongtong just happens not to be going home today, so I brought her along to have Italian food with us. Besides, both she and you are going to the capital to take part in the computer competition, so the two of you should help each other out more on the way," Su Xin said with a smile, glancing at both me and the awkward Chu Qitong.

Su Xin, Su Xin, how could you possibly know that the woman standing beside you is your rival in love? And you actually dragged her out to join our date? What on earth is this world coming to... I could only sigh inwardly and force a bitter smile. "Su Xin, she’s going too? I only booked two seats for the Italian restaurant, I’m afraid..."

Anyone with half a brain could guess what I meant from those words. Chu Qitong did not look at me, only managing a thin, apologetic smile as she said to Su Xin, "Xin Xin, I really won’t be going. I still have a lot of homework to write tonight. You two should go ahead. I—I don’t want to interrupt your time together."

Her smile was plainly strained. I knew it, but there was nothing I could do. It seemed her emotions had already settled down. Ah, such a beautiful woman, and she had to fall for me of all people—wasn’t that just asking for trouble?

"No way! We are the best of sisters. I said you’re coming, so you’re definitely coming! Otherwise, neither of us will go!" Su Xin snapped, then turned and shot me a glare, pouting. "Xiao Qiang, can’t you book one more seat? You two aren’t enemies, so why can’t you sit down and have a proper meal together?"

Su Xin had no idea that Chu Qitong and I were not even enemies anymore... She still thought our relationship was stuck in the state it had been last month. Seeing that there was no way around it, I could only nod in frustration. Great. So much for the two of us spending the evening alone.

Seeing me agree, Su Xin immediately began hopping with delight, as though it were she and Chu Qitong who were about to have dinner tonight, which left me both amused and helpless.

All I could do was lead the two beauties out of the school gates and stand by the road waiting for Li Dabiao to arrive.

In less than half a minute, a brand-new dark-blue Audi A8 appeared in our sight. Its license plate read CB66866. Last time, Chu Qitong had said she would help me get the plate number; but after I later went to her house and refused her, I obviously could not ask her for it again, so I had to spend my own money to buy a good number.

When the Audi A8 stopped steadily in front of me, Chu Qitong was not surprised at all, because this car had been bought together with her.

But Su Xin was instantly stunned. In 1997, the Audi A8 was already practically a top-tier luxury car. There definitely would not be more than ten thousand of them in the entire country, and in this small city, it might truly be the only one of its kind.

Even Su Xin, who knew little about cars, was shaken by its luxury. She shot me a glance and said in a slightly displeased, coquettish voice, "Xiao Qiang, what are you doing? Didn’t I say not to spend money recklessly? How much does it cost to rent such a good car for one night? Honestly..."

I nearly fainted at her words. Rent?

With a wry smile, I quickly explained, "It’s a rare evening, Su Xin. Spending a little now and then is only natural."

At that moment, Chu Qitong wore a look that was both amused and melancholy. I was afraid she might not be able to hold back and reveal the truth. As for the fact that I had money, I would certainly tell Su Xin one day—but definitely not now.

"Boss, Miss Su, Miss Chu, please get in." At that moment, the driver’s window on the passenger side slowly rolled down, and Li Dabiao poked his head out, smiling at us. "There’s roadwork ahead and traffic is a bit jammed. We’d better set off early."

"Is this the driver you hired?" Su Xin looked at me in confusion.

I hurriedly explained, "He’s one of my men, and also my big brother. His name is Li Dabiao, and he came specially today to be the driver. Heh heh."

Though Su Xin still looked puzzled, she said no more, taking Chu Qitong by the hand and getting into the car.

I was just about to climb into the back seat as well when I suddenly realized there were no empty places left. When I looked inside, goodness me—Zhang Jing's pretty, smiling face was fixed on me!

"Zhang Jing? Y-you’re here too?" I asked, somewhat flustered, as I looked at the three women inside the car. What kind of world was this? How had all three women connected to me ended up here together?

"Hehe, Xiao Qiang, did you forget? I was the one who picked up the car this morning. And since I’ve never driven an Audi before, I was just thinking of trying it out today when Mr. Li called to say you needed the car, so I came with him." Zhang Jing blinked at me. Then, with a look that seemed half admiring and half expectant, she glanced at Su Xin and Chu Qitong beside her and smiled lightly. "Which one of them is your girlfriend?"

That woman was absolutely doing this on purpose!

At that thought, cold sweat broke out all over me. With Su Xin, Chu Qitong, and Zhang Jing all here, I suddenly had a very bad feeling.

Under the piercing gaze of the three women, sharp as daggers, I hurriedly laughed awkwardly, turned around, and ran to sit in the passenger seat.

The car started up amid Li Dabiao’s meaningful laughter and sped forward. Yet inside the vehicle, there was complete silence.

The three great beauties in the back seat, each with her own distinctive charm, were all staring at me. I had no choice but to turn my head and smile bitterly.

"Hehe, then let me make a proper introduction."

As I spoke, I gestured toward Zhang Jing, still wearing her business suit and exuding alluring grace, and said with a slight smile, "This is Zhang Jing, president of the Celestial Sound Group. Zhang Jing, this is Su Xin, my girlfriend. And this is Chu Qitong; her father is Chu Zhengsheng, president of the Imperial Group."

When I mentioned Su Xin, it was obvious that Zhang Jing’s bright, vast eyes, dark as black pearls, flicked toward her. After I finished the introductions, Zhang Jing extended her hand and smiled at Su Xin.

"So you are Xiao Qiang’s girlfriend, Su Xin. It’s a pleasure to meet you. You’re truly beautiful, no wonder Xiao Qiang loves you so much."

Su Xin blushed slightly at Zhang Jing’s praise and shook her hand shyly. "Not at all, Sister Zhang, you’re the beautiful one. But how did you and Xiao Qiang come to know each other?"