Chapter 727: Drugged!

Lin Yuan heard this, and his whole person instantly went blank…

Lin Yuan's eyes widened slightly, his face full of disbelief.

He secretly wondered in his heart…

As a renowned beauty designer, Wang Jia had a cold, aloof demeanor and was full of pride.

She, how could she be so proactive, actually directly speaking up to pursue herself?

Lin Yuan stared for a few seconds before slowly coming back to his senses.

Lin Yuan's cheeks flushed with a hint of embarrassment, and he replied somewhat awkwardly:

"I... I don't currently plan to have a girlfriend; right now I'm focused on my career."

Upon hearing that answer, the light in Wang Jia's eyes instantly dimmed.

The anticipation and shyness on her face also gradually faded.

Wang Jia let out a soft "oh," her voice carrying a hint of barely noticeable disappointment.

She lowered her head, silently stirring the late-night snack before her…

For a moment, … the two fell into a brief silence.

The atmosphere also became somewhat subtle.

Seeing her dejected look, Lin Yuan also felt a bit uneasy.

Lin Yuan, however, also didn't say anything more^

He at this moment^ indeed had no thoughts of dating.

The opening matters of the Goddess Bar^ haven't been fully settled, and the threat from the New Faction still remains.

Lin Yuan cannot be distracted.

The two continued eating their late-night snack in silence, no one bringing up the confession topic.

Only the atmosphere between them… had become much thinner than before.

Until the late-night snack was almost finished, the beer on the table had been drunk down to almost nothing.

Wang Jia drank until her face was flushed red, her eyes hazy.

Her head felt slightly heavy, obviously quite drunk; she lacked the strength to lift her hand, her speech thick with a nasal tone, incoherent.

Lin Yuan also drank quite a bit, his temples slightly swollen.

Lin Yuan, however, remained sober.

He looked at the endearingly drunk Wang Jia and shook his head helplessly.

Lin Yuan rose, carefully helping the limp Wang Jia to her feet.

Lin Yuan put one arm around her waist and the other supporting her arm, slowly walking out of the snack shop.

As the night wind blew, Wang Jia became even more drunk.

Her whole person… almost entirely leaned on Lin Yuan.

Her mouth… still murmured fragmented words indistinctly.

At this moment, Wang Jia had lost her usual cold and efficient demeanor, gaining a touch of charming innocence.

Lin Yuan pulled out his phone and quickly called a designated driver.

Afterwards, he leaned in, bringing his mouth to Wang Jia's ear… and softly asked for her address.

Lin Yuan asked softly, "Designer Wang, wake up, tell me where you live, I'll send you home."

Wang Jia blinked open her eyes in a daze, her gaze unfocused.

She looked at Lin Yuan for a few seconds before murmuring indistinctly:

"Hangcheng… Coastal Flower Garden… Building 8… 1503…"

After saying that, Wang Jia again weakly leaned into Lin Yuan's embrace…

Her head tilted onto his shoulder, her breathing gradually becoming even.

Not long after, the designated driver arrived…

Lin Yuan carefully supported Wang Jia, gently helping her into the back seat of the car, then got in himself, fearing she might fall midway.

After the designated driver respectfully confirmed the address, he started the car and drove smoothly toward Coastal Flower Garden.

The car drove along the late-night streets, exceptionally smooth.

The cabin was very quiet, only Wang Jia's even breathing could be heard.

Wang Jia was completely drunk, unconsciously leaning toward warmth.

Her head tilted, and she steadfastly rested on Lin Yuan's shoulder.

Her long eyelashes drooped, her cheeks still flushed from alcohol, her appearance charming and lovely.

Lin Yuan's body tensed, instantly becoming somewhat at a loss.

His cheeks also flushed with a hint of helplessness.

He subconsciously wanted to raise his hand, gently pushing Wang Jia's head away…

After all, men and women should keep apart; such closeness is inevitably awkward.

But as Lin Yuan's fingertips just touched Wang Jia's hair, he felt its softness and saw her defenseless appearance while asleep.

Lin Yuan hesitated for a moment, ultimately not daring to push her away.

Lin Yuan sat stiffly, daring not to move even slightly, fearing to disturb the sleeping Wang Jia.

He also feared… that if the distance between them grew any closer, it would become even more awkward.

Lin Yuan could clearly smell the faint alcohol on Wang Jia's body, mixed with a hint of her own natural fragrance.

By his ear was her steady breathing, her head's weight pressing on his shoulder,

a strange sense of ambiguity quietly spreading through the cabin…

This feeling made Lin Yuan ill at ease all over, yet he had no choice.

The car was driving very fast…

Not long after, it steadily stopped at the entrance of Coastal Flower Garden Community.

Lin Yuan lightly patted Wang Jia's shoulder and called out softly:

"Wang Designer, wake up, we're home, it's time to get out of the car."

But Wang Jia was dead drunk, sleeping unusually deeply.

No matter how Lin Yuan called, she showed no reaction at all.

Wang Jia merely unconsciously… leaned into Lin Yuan's embrace again.

Her mouth… still mumbled a few words incoherently, her eyes remaining tightly shut.

Lin Yuan shook his head helplessly.

Lin Yuan turned his head and instructed the substitute driver in the front seat:

"Sir, could you wait for me downstairs a moment? I'll take her up and come right back." The substitute driver quickly nodded and replied: "Sure thing, sir, you can relax."

Lin Yuan took a deep breath and carefully lifted Wang Jia from her seat.

Her body was soft and light, exuding a faint fragrance mixed with a hint of alcohol that lingered near Lin Yuan's nose, smelling especially pleasant.

Lin Yuan lowered his head to look…

Wang Jia wore an exquisite fashionable office-lady suit, her legs wrapped in sexy Balenciaga black stockings, outlining slender, beautiful leg lines, absolutely stunning and alluring.

But Lin Yuan at this moment… had no extra thoughts whatsoever.

He only wanted to get Wang Jia home as quickly as possible.

Lin Yuan, holding Wang Jia, hurried into Building 8 and took the elevator to the 15th floor.

The elevator was very quiet, only the faint breathing of the two could be heard.

Lin Yuan supported Wang Jia's body with one hand steady, and held the elevator wall with the other.

He gazed straight ahead, not glancing at Wang Jia the whole way, trying to avoid unnecessary awkwardness.

Soon, the elevator reached the 15th floor.

Lin Yuan, carrying Wang Jia, walked out of the elevator and arrived at the door of Apartment 1503.

He gently shook Wang Jia and asked again softly:

"Wang Designer, wake up, what's the password?"

Wang Jia blinked open her eyes in a daze.

Wang Jia's gaze was unfocused, she mumbled incoherently, and after a while managed to utter a string of numbers haltingly:

"6……8……2……0……1……5……"

Lin Yuan pressed the door lock according to the numbers she gave.

With a "click," the door swung open.

A rich yet fresh feminine fragrance… instantly washed over him.

The interior was tastefully simple and neat, everywhere revealing the refinement and warmth of a woman living alone.

It was clear that Wang Jia loved cleanliness.

Lin Yuan carried Wang Jia inside, gently closed the door behind him, and headed straight for the bedroom.

He carefully placed Wang Jia on the soft big bed, gently adjusted her posture to let her sleep more comfortably.

Afterwards Lin Yuan got up, preparing to turn and leave so as not to disturb her rest.

But just as Lin Yuan turned, Wang Jia suddenly reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Wang Jia's strength wasn't great, but it carried a few drunken stubbornness.

She slightly opened her hazy eyes and murmured in a soft, sweet tone:

"I… I'm so thirsty…"

Before Lin Yuan could react, Wang Jia slightly lifted her head, and her warm lips suddenly pressed onto him…

She, kissed Lin Yuan.

She was utterly drunk, her consciousness blurred, and actually mistook Lin Yuan for bottled water…

Wang Jia's movements… carried a bit of naive charm.

She had no intentional flirtation, yet was especially alluring.

Lin Yuan's brain went "buzz" in an instant, leaving him completely dazed.

Lin Yuan's whole body went stiff, even his breathing paused for a few seconds.

He widened his eyes, staring in disbelief at Wang Jia before him…

A feeling of utter bewilderment surged in Lin Yuan's heart.

They had only known each other for a few days, just pulling all-nighters to work together and sharing a late-night snack…6……

How did they… suddenly kiss?

This sudden kiss left Lin Yuan momentarily at a loss what to do with his hands and feet.

Lin Yuan even forgot to make the motion to push Wang Jia away.

Wang Jia still clung to Lin Yuan's neck, her intoxication not yet faded.

Her consciousness remained blurred, she was just instinctively drinking bottled water.

She, her movements gentle and naive, the corner of her mouth… still bore a faint trace of water.

Her appearance at this moment… was charmingly naive and alluring.

Lin Yuan… could clearly feel her warmth, and also that faint fragrance.

A surge of panic rose in Lin Yuan's chest; his dazed state lasted a few seconds before he gradually came to his senses.

Although it was very sweet and fragrant, it made his heart flutter slightly.

But Lin Yuan still immediately came to his senses……

He and Wang Jia had only known each other for a few days, not enough to be familiar.

Moreover, men and women should not be intimate; such a close gesture is too improper.

Lin Yuan took a deep breath, gently raised his hand, and carefully pushed Wang Jia's shoulder,

Lin Yuan used gentle force, afraid to wake the drunk her.

Lin Yuan's tone carried a bit of embarrassment: "Wang Designer, wake up."

The pushed Wang Jia, her head swayed slightly a few times, her dazed eyes slowly widened a bit.

The intoxication gradually faded somewhat……

Wang Jia's gaze…… also gradually became clear.

When she saw clearly…… that the person before her was Lin Yuan, and recalled her own actions just moments ago……

In an instant, Wang Jia's lovely face…… instantly turned red like a ripe apple.

It spread from her cheeks to her ears, even her neck took on a faint blush.

Wang Jia's eyes…… were full of shock and shyness, instantly sobering up mostly.

She hurriedly loosened her arms around Lin Yuan's neck, lowering her head in shame.

Wang Jia clenched her hands on her cuffs, her voice tinged with panic and guilt, stammering an apology:

"Yes…… sorry, Lin Yuan, I…… I didn't mean to, I was drunk, my mind wasn't clear, I thought…… I thought you were mineral water, so…… so I did that."

As she spoke, her cheeks grew hotter, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to hide in.

Lin Yuan looked at her embarrassed, ashamed appearance, and his own embarrassment faded a bit.

He gently shook his head, his tone calm, without any blame:

"It's fine, I know you were drunk, not intentional, don't take it to heart."

He could understand Wang Jia's drunken slip of words and actions……

After all, they both had drunk quite a bit earlier, and besides, Wang Jia hadn't done it intentionally.

Having said that, Lin Yuan turned around, preparing to walk toward the door.

Lin Yuan walked while saying:

"It's getting late, you're drunk, rest early, I'll leave first, tomorrow I still need to keep up with the bar renovation progress."

He didn't want to linger, lest they fall into embarrassment again.

Lin Yuan also wanted to return quickly and rest early.

Wang Jia lifted her head, watching Lin Yuan's retreating back as he turned and left.

In her eyes…… a hint of complex emotion flashed.

There was shyness, there was guilt, and…… a faint reluctance not easily noticed.

Wang Jia bit her teeth, hesitating for a few seconds.

Wang Jia quietly lifted the blanket, got up and quickly walked to the bedside table.

She opened the drawer and took out an unopened bottle of mineral water.

She also reached deep into the drawer…… and pulled out a small medicine bottle.

Wang Jia poured out a white sleeping pill, quickly unscrewed the mineral water bottle cap, dropped the pill in, gently shook it a few times, letting the tablet slowly dissolve in the water.

Throughout, her actions were swift and secret, for fear Lin Yuan would notice.

After doing all that, Wang Jia took a deep breath, suppressing her hesitation and panic.

Wang Jia quickly stepped forward and lightly grabbed Lin Yuan's arm.

Wang Jia's tone…… carried a hint of feigned natural gentleness, plus a trace of tension not easily noticed:

"Lin Yuan, wait a moment."

Lin Yuan stopped, turned around, and looked at her questioningly:

"What's up? Anything else?"

Wang Jia handed the mineral water…… to Lin Yuan in front of him.

In Wang Jia's beautiful eyes…… lay a complex expression.

She pressed her lips slightly, bit her teeth, her tone tinged with hesitation, and spoke softly:

"Just now…… just now sorry, look…… you got your lips wet from me, why not…… why not drink a sip of mineral water to rinse your mouth?"

As she spoke, her gaze darted a little, not daring to meet Lin Yuan's eyes.

Wang Jia's heart was full of apprehension, both hoping Lin Yuan would take the water and fearing…… her small move would be discovered.

Lin Yuan heard Wang Jia's words and blinked slightly.

He looked at the mineral water she handed over, and didn't think much &

After all…… the accidental kiss just now was indeed a bit embarrassing, Wang Jia proactively offering water to rinse her mouth was also understandable.

Lin Yuan reached out and took the mineral water.

His fingertips…… accidentally touched Wang Jia's fingers.

Lin Yuan felt…… her fingertips' slight coolness and trembling.

Lin Yuan startled, but only thought she was still shy, and didn't suspect further.,

Lin Yuan softly said: "Thank you."

Having said that, Lin Yuan twisted open the mineral water bottle cap, without any precaution, tilted his head and took a sip.

The cool water flowed down his throat, easing some of the post-drink dryness.

But Lin Yuan had just finished drinking, hadn't even swallowed the last sip…… he already felt something off^

A sudden wave of inexplicable drowsiness spread from the top of Lin Yuan's head, instantly engulfing his whole body.

Lin Yuan had already drunk quite a bit of alcohol, so his head was already feeling heavy…

At this moment, this drowsiness grew even stronger…

Lin Yuan had no idea that this bottle of mineral water was not pure water at all…

but…… Wang Jia had secretly slipped two high-dose sleeping pills into it.

The effect of the sleeping pills…… mixed with the alcohol, instantly doubling in power, far beyond Lin Yuan's tolerance.

In just a few seconds, the dizzy feeling…… became even stronger.

Lin Yuan felt his vision…… begin to blur,

Lin Yuan felt a wave of dizziness, his head felt woozy…… as if filled with lead.

Lin Yuan's strength…… was rapidly draining away.

His hands and feet gradually went weak, even the fingers holding the mineral water bottle…… began to tremble slightly, losing all his former steadiness.

A wave of irresistible drowsiness surged over him.

Lin Yuan couldn't help but let out a big yawn.

Lin Yuan, his eyelids heavy as if weighted with lead, even opening his eyes…… became extraordinarily difficult.

He instinctively shook his head, trying to clear his mind a bit.

But the more Lin Yuan shook, the stronger the dizziness became…

His body…… became increasingly uncontrollable, his steps staggered, and he almost fell to the ground.

Lin Yuan, in a daze, lowered his head to look at the mineral water bottle in his hand, a hint of doubt rising in his heart…

The water he had just drunk seemed…… to have a faint bitter taste…… compared to ordinary mineral water.

But Lin Yuan had been too hasty just now, and with the alcohol getting to his head, he hadn't noticed it right away.

He then cautiously took a small sip, savoring it carefully…

That faint bitterness became increasingly clear, its taste completely different from ordinary mineral water.

"This water…… is off."

Lin Yuan muttered to himself, his voice so weak it was barely audible, a flicker of wariness and doubt flashing in his eyes.

He suddenly lifted his head, looking toward Wang Jia beside him, trying to find an answer on her face…

But at this moment, Lin Yuan's vision was already blurry…

He could only see Wang Jia's blurry figure walking toward him…