Chapter 244: Do You Still Have a Room

“Bear with it, this acupoint is for sobering up.”

It was just a prick of the needle, a sensation too slight even to be considered pain.

Bo Yanching had faced real dangers much worse than this without making a sound.

Yet, Nan Jiaojiao’s concern made him feel appreciated, so he followed along and lightly hummed in agreement.

After Nan Jiaojiao finished the acupuncture, she cleaned the needle with the tissue she held in her hand, though she had already wiped it clean before using it on him.

She reached into his trouser pocket, took out his wallet, pulled out two bills for the waiter, and put the nametag back.

Then, she snapped the wallet shut and put it back in Bo Yanching’s pocket.

As their eyes met, Bo Yanching was looking at her, and only then did she explain, “I borrowed something from someone and should be thankful.”

By saying that, she was treating him as one of her own.

Bo Yanching’s mood brightened, and he tousled her hair, “You did the right thing.”

Nan Jiaojiao added, “I don’t have any cash on me.”

“Isn’t mine yours?”

Bo Yanching spoke without thinking and realized too late that he had rushed his words, quickly changed the subject, “Honey, I’ve been drinking, Han Chuan isn’t here, can you drive me?”

Nan Jiaojiao’s eyes flickered, “I’m leaving with Zhenzhen.”

“Don’t worry about me!”

Lu Zhenzhen dashed over, caught up in the excitement of their pairing, not wanting to be a third wheel, “Ah Zhe is close by, I’ll go fetch him, it’s out of your way anyway.”

Nan Jiaojiao frowned slightly.

Lu Zhenzhen pretended not to notice.

“Master Bo, I’m entrusting my treasure to you, please take her home for me.”

Bo Yanching chuckled, “Can do, is Miss Lu’s car outside?”

“Not yet, it’s parked in front of Wang’s Tavern, I also had a drink, I’ll have to call a designated driver later.”

“There’s no shortage of designated drivers here,” Huo Linxi chimed in to make himself known.

Lu Zhenzhen smiled and refused, “No thanks, Young Master Huo’s charm is too strong, I’m afraid Ah Zhe would get jealous.”

Huo Linxi stroked his chin, “Miss Lu makes a good point, then I’ll take you to the front of Wang’s Tavern.

As long as President Gao doesn’t see, it should be fine.”

Lu Zhenzhen smirked with narrowed eyes, suddenly silent, her stare unnervingly intense.

She wasn’t as familiar with the people in Bo Yanching and Nan Jiaojiao’s circle.

Huo Linxi’s joke had gone a bit too far.

He hastily begged for forgiveness, “My mistake, my mistake, Miss Lu, please don’t glare at me like that, it scares me.”

Lu Zhenzhen gave him an out, “It’s alright, it’s not far, my treasure will take me.”

Saying this, she pinched Nan Jiaojiao’s palm, yet sought Bo Yanching’s approval, “Master Bo, may I borrow my treasure for a while, will you let her?”

Bo Yanching smiled lightly, “Of course.”

Return her, how could he not?

The two girls walked arm in arm ahead, with Bo Yanching following behind until they reached the front of Wang’s Tavern.

After saying goodbye, Nan Jiaojiao walked back to him.

“Let’s go, I’ll take you.”

Bo Yanching took her hand, “To Feisheng or to Jinglan?”

She had never been to his apartment.

“I’ll take you back to Jinglan.”

The man’s expression softened.

“But after I drop you off, I’ll have to go back to Feisheng, which is a bit troublesome.

Does your Jinglan…

have an extra room?”

Bo Yanching’s eyebrows lifted slightly, a smile appearing in his eyes, “Yes.”

Nan Jiaojiao was stern, “Then I’ll impose for tonight.”

The man chuckled, his hand tightening on hers as they leisurely walked back to the restaurant.

On the way, he received a call from Yaen Chi, who said he didn’t wait and had left already.

Loo Jinyang hadn’t drunk and drove himself, while Yaen Chi had, so Huo Linxi let the designated driver take his car and went to drive for Yaen Chi.

After getting in the car, Yaen Chi kept looking out the window.

Suddenly, he asked, “Which way are we going?”