PDLP Chapter 211 Drugging
Chapter 211 Drugging
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The film crew had a day off on New Year's Day.
It should have been a time to celebrate the New Year with family, friends, or loved ones, but as the year draws to a close, Xie Qing still has all sorts of KPIs to meet.
Huo Yunting was also extremely busy – he was in so many meetings that he almost lost track of time.
After a morning of filming wrapped up, Xie Qing finally had some free time and slipped away to the Huo Group Building to have lunch with Huo Yunting, and also took a nap in the lounge.
When I opened my eyes again, the sunlight outside the French windows had already turned into twilight.
He glanced at his phone—it was 5 p.m., and there were still three hours until the brand's dinner at 8 p.m.
After getting up, I splashed cold water on my face, pushed open the door to the lounge, and immediately saw Huo Yunting at his desk, busy reviewing documents.
"Aren't you done yet?"
Xie Qing was pulled into Huo Yunting's arms as soon as she approached.
The man buried his face in his lover's neck and took deep breaths, replying in a muffled voice, "Um... I might have to work overtime tonight."
Long, slender, fair fingers ran through the man's thick black hair. "What a coincidence, I also have to work overtime."
"I know."
Huo Yunting was always very familiar with Xie Qing's schedule, so he naturally knew that she had a banquet to attend tonight.
But even though he understood it clearly, at that moment he just didn't want to let go of the warmth in his arms.
"Tingting~"
Xie Qing nudged her lover's shoulder, her eyes crinkling with a smile, "I have to go get my hair and makeup done."
Huo Yunting tightened his arms around Xie Qing, burying his face in Xie Qing's shoulder and acting spoiled, "Just a little longer, then I'll take you downstairs..."
Xie Qing was amused by his childish behavior and ultimately did not refuse.
Ten minutes later, the two took a private elevator to the underground parking lot.
Huo Yunting noticed that the person waiting next to the car was a completely unfamiliar face. His gaze swept over the employee badge on the other person's chest—the Huo Group logo was very prominent.
His brow furrowed involuntarily. "Where is Chu Luo?"
"Mr. Huo, hello!"
The young man subconsciously straightened his not-so-disheveled collar, bent over awkwardly, and said in a slightly trembling voice, "I am Yu Zhixu, an employee who joined last year. Assistant Chu is temporarily away, so he asked me to fill in for him."
The Huo Group headquarters occupies an entire building complex, with more than a dozen modern office buildings standing side by side. Newcomers like Yu Zhixu, who have only been officially employed for a few months, usually work in the outermost annex building.
At this moment, being able to stand in the underground parking lot of the group's core building, facing the group's top boss, is like winning the lottery—it's dizzying.
Xie Qing noticed Huo Yunting's displeasure and gently squeezed his palm. "Assistant Chu has been sent on a secret mission and will not be back for a few days."
Huo Yunting asked in a sinister tone, "What secret mission?"
How could he not know?
"Of course it's... a secret."
Huo Yunting was sulking, his brows furrowed so tightly they could trap a mosquito. Xie Qing chuckled softly, took her lover's hand, and gave him a light kiss. "Alright, I won't tease you anymore."
"It's a long story, I'll tell you when I get back tonight."
Huo Yunting's expression softened slightly, and he took the opportunity to steal a kiss on Xie Qing's lips. "I'll pick you up tonight."
Xie Qing got into the car, her lips still slightly moist. "Okay, see you tonight."
*
Tonight's banquet is a private dinner hosted by the CEO of a top international luxury brand. The venue is a suburban villa far from the hustle and bustle of City A—a Japanese-style villa that blends courtyard aesthetics with modern minimalist style.
The invitees included people from the business, political, and entertainment industries, and Xie Qing, as the brand's first Asian global ambassador, was naturally among those invited.
Around 7 p.m., he entered the venue with a gilded invitation. He first exchanged polite business pleasantries with the brand's CEO, and then, holding a champagne glass and wearing a fake smile, he dealt with the conversations of various people amidst the clinking of glasses—it was utterly boring.
Yu Zhixu, who was accompanying them, had never attended a banquet like this before. She looked around with curiosity: the gilded relief ceiling, the antique paintings that looked very expensive, and the various bigwigs that she had only seen in financial magazines...
He was so engrossed in watching that he didn't even notice when Xie Qing had left his sight.
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On the second floor of the villa, a middle-aged man with a sinister gaze stared intently at Xie Qing's figure.
After watching for a while, he noticed that his troublesome assistant was not there. He took out a small packet of pills and handed it to his assistant, Xiao Wu, whispering a few words in his ear.
Xiao Wu cautiously reminded him, "Director Zheng... this isn't a good idea... there are so many people, what if we get caught..."
"Stop talking nonsense, just go when I tell you to!"
Ever since she was inexplicably replaced, Zheng Xiao has had everything go wrong, and she can't figure out who she offended.
More than a month passed, and his resentment grew day by day. He could no longer maintain his usual gentle and refined demeanor and became unpredictable.
Xiao Wu knew he couldn't risk offending anyone at this point, so he could only follow the other party's instructions and skillfully put the drug into the wine glass that was being offered to Xie Qing.
Through the second-floor glass window, Zheng Xiao watched Xie Qing drink the spiked wine, a twisted look of pleasure appearing on her face.
From the moment the male lead for "Immortal Path" was cast, he set his sights on Xie Qing—a man with a unique appearance and a somewhat stubborn personality, like a rose with thorns.
Zheng Xiao originally thought she could slowly win him over by gradually taking things slowly, but she repeatedly ran into obstacles when she tried to implement it.
He was unwilling to accept that he had spent so much time without ever tasting the other person's flavor. Today's unexpected reunion was clearly a perfect opportunity given to him by heaven.
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Xie Qing, holding a glass of champagne, circled the banquet hall before finally finding a quiet spot to sit down and rest on a high stool.
Looking around, he realized that Yu Zhixu, who had been following behind him, was nowhere to be found, so he took out his phone and sent a message to let her know his location.
As soon as I pressed the send button, an unusual heat gradually surged from my body, like magma coursing through my veins.
Xie Qing frowned, loosened his tie, and his breathing gradually became heavy. The crystal chandelier in front of him began to turn into a blurry halo, and his limbs felt as if they had been drained of their strength.
Having spent so many years navigating the entertainment industry, he knows exactly what his situation is now—he's been given Chinese medicine, and what's worse, aphrodisiacs.
"Teacher Xie, you've had too much to drink. Shall I take you upstairs to rest for a while?"
Xiao Wu appeared at just the right moment, took Xie Qing's arm and put it on his shoulder, and using the crowd as cover, half-supported and half-dragged her upstairs.
Xie Qing was just wondering who would drug him when he saw Xiao Wu, Zheng Xiao's assistant, and immediately knew who was behind it.
The guest rooms at the end of the second-floor corridor are specially prepared for intoxicated guests, and Xiao Wu deliberately chose the most secluded one.
The Japanese-style room is very spacious, and one of the walls is decorated with a Japanese military sword.
After dragging Xie Qing to bed, Xiao Wu first sent a message to Zheng Xiao, and then secretly installed a miniature signal jammer in a corner of the room.
After confirming that the equipment was working properly, he left the room and stood guard at the door, waiting for Zheng Xiao to arrive.