Su Bo abruptly asked, "Why didn't Pei Song and Situ Jiao come today?"

Shen Yu replied with a smile, "Pei Song had prior engagements. Regarding Situ Jiao, you'll have to ask Situ Lei."

Situ Lei explained, "Situ Jiao hasn't been feeling well these past few days; she's resting at home."

Su Chen chuckled, surmising they were discussing Situ Jiao's discomfort, likely due to unhealed mouth wounds.

Zheng Min stood, glancing at Zheng Xuan, and excused herself to the restroom. Zheng Xuan followed, claiming he was going as well. They instead discreetly met in a nearby corner.

Zheng Xuan inquired, "What is it, Zheng Min?"

Zheng Min revealed, "After our conversation last night, I investigated Lin Ruoxue from Belle Corporation. The report arrived just as you greeted her."

"Anything noteworthy?" Zheng Xuan asked, patting Zheng Min's shoulder.

"Everything seemed normal except her relationship with the young Mr. Su who arrived today," Zheng Min stated.

Zheng Xuan pressed, "I sensed something amiss. What's their connection?"

Zheng Min met his gaze, emphasizing each word: "They are married."

Zheng Xuan, despite his earlier claims of indifference, felt a surge of shock and anger. "What do you propose we do now?"

Zheng Xuan frowned, considering his options. Though angry, Lin Ruoxue was too desirable to abandon. He asked, "Zheng Min, do you still have... that?"

Zheng Min smirked, "The drug? Always. You know what to do."

Zheng Xuan smiled slyly. "It'll embarrass him, possibly disillusion Lin Ruoxue—two birds with one stone. And if he oversteps, Qi Meng Tower might intervene."

Zheng Min agreed, "Qi Meng Tower isn't a place to trifle with." They shared a silent laugh.

Su Chen, aware of their machinations, chose to observe. Soon, Zheng Xuan and Zheng Min rejoined the gathering.

Meanwhile, on Qi Meng Tower's third floor, a striking woman sat before a screen. Her beauty was captivating—soft hands, flawless skin, delicate features. She wore a sensual off-the-shoulder dress.

She smiled subtly, taking a sip of wine, leaving a crimson mark on the glass. Two similarly beautiful women stood behind her. She instructed, "Do not interfere, regardless of what happens in that private room."

Back in the main room, the young masters were engrossed in games with the women. Su Chen and Lin Ruoxue whispered, their playful interaction fueling Zheng Xuan's jealousy. He signaled Zheng Min, who excused himself to speak with Zheng Xuan, but instead subtly slipped a powder into Su Chen's wine as he passed.

Unnoticed amidst the revelry, Zheng Min rejoined the party. Su Chen, seemingly oblivious, drank most of his wine, matching Zheng Min's level. Zheng Xuan and Zheng Min exhaled in relief.

Su Chen then excused himself to the restroom, feigning intoxication. As he passed Zheng Min, he stumbled, apologizing profusely. Zheng Min responded politely.