"People look like they have lecherous thoughts," Meng Nianchu retorted coldly.
The waiter brought in a fruit platter and fine wine and placed them on the table.
It was well - known in the crew that Linda and Meng Nianchu didn't get along. So, people weren't overly shocked by their bickering. As the music started, the atmosphere in the private room was instantly enlivened.
Actors of all sizes rushed to sing.
After three songs, Linda suddenly said, "I heard that Meng Nianchu is good at singing. Now that we have the chance, why not show off your skills in front of everyone?"
"Yeah, I saw you on the variety show *Star 100%.* Your singing was so nice, and you're good at many musical instruments. I'd like to hear you in person," another actor chimed in.
"Me too. Just sing one song," another one echoed.
Once Linda spoke, other actors who had the same thought immediately followed suit.
Even the director said, "Nianchu, you haven't really had fun today. Why not sing a song?"
Hearing this, Meng Nianchu looked at him and gave a light smile. Seeing that everyone in the private room was looking at her expectantly, she had no choice but to agree.
She chose the song *Devil's Angel*.
The music slowly started, and Meng Nianchu parted her red lips. Her heavenly voice filled the private room.
Some actors hummed along softly, while others indulged in the music quietly.
In the corner, seeing that no one was paying attention to her, Linda quietly picked up Meng Nianchu's glass, tore open a packet of powder, and poured most of it in.
Jin Hui had said that if the whole packet was used, the person would die of over - excitement on the spot.
Although Linda really wanted to do that, she had to restrain herself to avoid trouble for now. After doing all this, she quickly put the glass back in place and stuffed the powder into her handbag.
Then she sat up straight, pretending nothing had happened.
Linda thought she had been discreet enough, but Meng Nianchu, who had been on guard against her, had seen every move.
From the moment Linda unusually invited her to sing, Meng Nianchu had been observing her subtly. She wasn't surprised that Linda had ill intentions as she had guessed.
When the song ended, the actors in the private room applauded.
Meng Nianchu sat back in her chair with a smile on her face. She lowered her eyes and glanced at the glass on the table, looking solemn.
Linda couldn't wait to say, "Have a drink to soothe your throat."
Hearing this, Meng Nianchu turned to look at her.
For some reason, Linda always felt that Meng Nianchu's gaze was too sharp. She averted her eyes guiltily and coughed feignantly.
Meng Nianchu watched as the actor went back to the singing station to choose a song, but her mind was on other things. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Linda glance at her phone and then leave the private room inexplicably.
Seizing the opportunity, Meng Nianchu quickly put her glass in front of Linda and picked up Linda's glass. She took out two tissues and wiped the rim of the glass. She didn't want to touch Linda's saliva.
When Linda returned from outside the private room, Meng Nianchu still held her own glass in her hand.
So, Linda naturally assumed that Meng Nianchu had drunk the spiked water. She sat back in her chair, raised her chin, and her eyes turned cold.
Let's see how you can still be so arrogant!
After Linda thought Meng Nianchu had drunk the water, she kept watching her secretly. But as seconds passed, Meng Nianchu showed no strange reaction at all.
She frowned slightly, unable to understand. Subconsciously, she picked up the glass in front of her and took a big gulp. After swallowing, her frown deepened.
"Why does this water taste so strange?" she murmured to herself.
Meng Nianchu, sitting beside her, sneered. Fortunately, the music in the private room was so loud that it drowned out her voice.
The phone in her hand vibrated. Meng Nianchu glanced at the caller ID and then got up and walked outside.
As soon as she moved, Linda noticed. She immediately wanted to follow, but suddenly her lower abdomen cramped. Linda grabbed the armrest of the chair and curled up involuntarily.
"Yes. Otherwise, come and pick me up now. I'm a bit sleepy," Meng Nianchu said softly to Mu Junze on the phone, leaning against the white wall.
Hearing her words, Mu Junze's deep voice came from the receiver, "Wait for me."
Meng Nianchu felt reassured. She was about to say something else when she suddenly saw the door of the next room being pushed open, and three burly men walked out in a group.
The man in the front, Meng Nianchu had seen him in the warehouse where Li An was kidnapped.
On the day she returned, Meng Nianchu had also learned from Mu Junze that this man was named Li Qi.
"Aren't you Miss Meng? What a coincidence," Li Qi said, standing in front of Meng Nianchu with his hands in his pockets.
Meng Nianchu frowned and took a step back, keeping a distance from him. Knowing that this man was no good, she grabbed the doorknob and was about to retreat into the private room.
Li Qi was quick - witted and grabbed her.
"We've just started talking. Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
"Let go of me!" Meng Nianchu struggled forcefully.
Li Qi sneered, and his eyes turned cold. "Where's Mu Junze?"
Hearing this question, Meng Nianchu immediately understood his purpose.
No wonder it was such a coincidence to meet him here. They must have been lying in ambush! She couldn't help but feel grateful that she had noticed Linda spiking her drink in the private room in advance.
"Let go of me!"
Li Qi was about to drag Meng Nianchu into the private room.
Meng Nianchu saw a man striding towards them behind Li Qi. She kicked Li Qi hard in the stomach and then ran behind Mu Junze, who was coming.
Li Qi didn't expect Meng Nianchu to be so capable. He took the kick full - force and bent over in pain, glaring at Meng Nianchu angrily.
The other two men quickly supported him.
"Are you okay?" Mu Junze asked in a low voice.
Meng Nianchu shook her head and tightly grasped Mu Junze's hand. Seeing that those people had set their sights on them, it was difficult to leave at this moment.
Li Qi gritted his teeth and forced himself to stand up straight, suppressing the pain.
Mu Junze stood in front of Meng Nianchu.
Seeing that Mu Junze was intact and showed no signs of trouble, Li Qi's eyes were filled with confusion. Just as he was speculating, the sound of a door opening suddenly came from behind.
Everyone looked in that direction. Linda came out of the private room, looking pale. Seeing Li Qi outside, she suddenly knelt on the ground.
The director also rushed out in a hurry. "Why has this happened? Miss Linda, hold on a bit. I've called 120. They'll be here soon."
Looking at Linda's pathetic state, Meng Nianchu's heart sank.