Hearing this answer, Bai Yu furrowed her brows, a hint of suspicion in her heart. The restaurant's private room was equipped with a constant temperature and humidity system, how could it be cold?

Suddenly, her gaze shifted to the man across from them. His languid yet noble and aloof aura would be considered top-tier even in the entertainment industry. A sudden realization dawned on her.

Her best friend was probably smitten! She had taken a liking to Chu Linchen and was playing coy here.

However, just based on his looks alone, this man was miles ahead of that scumbag Si Qinyu. As for his identity...

Hmm, he looked familiar, but Bai Yu couldn't quite place him at the moment.

"Qiqi, what's his status?" Bai Yu asked in a hushed tone.

"Chu Linchen."

Lu Qiqi's red lips parted slightly, uttering the three words. Bai Yu's body stiffened. She immediately remembered who this was. This was Chu Linchen!

Anyone who paid even a little attention to financial news would know his identity, let alone a lawyer like her. Chu family's cases were highly sought after, and Bai Yu was no exception.

Instantly, her gaze towards Chu Linchen turned a bit fervent.

He was incredibly wealthy, strikingly handsome, and had no rumors of a messy private life all these years.

This kind of abstinent man... hmm, if Lu Qiqi could get together with him, not only would she have found a good match, but it would also be a huge slap in the face to Si Qinyu.

Thinking of this, she pursed her lips, suppressing the smile at the corner of her mouth. Leaning closer to Lu Qiqi, she whispered, "Good eye! Leave it to me!"

"Huh?"

Lu Qiqi was completely baffled by her sudden remark. Her eyes widened, and her lips parted slightly, making her look like a startled kitten. Seeing this, Chu Linchen felt a feather lightly brush against his heart.

"Hmm, just eating is a bit boring. How about we play a game? Truth or Dare, what do you say?" Bai Yu enthusiastically suggested, "We're all young people, no reason to be so dull, right?"

Lu Qiqi wasn't really keen on playing. She felt it would be a bit awkward to play such a game with Chu Linchen. However, she couldn't let her best friend down, so she said, "I don't mind. It's up to Mr. Chu."

She figured Chu Linchen would definitely not be interested in such a childish game.

Indeed, Chu Linchen had no interest. Even sitting in a private room with three beautiful women, he exuded an aura of aloofness, a chilling air that kept people at bay. Upon hearing Bai Yu's suggestion, his expression remained unchanged.

"You guys go ahead, I'm not..."

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His cold voice had just begun to sound when Qin Xi, sitting beside him, tugged at his sleeve and started to act coquettishly.

"Brother Chen, don't be like this. Come and join us. I really want to play games with you. Besides, we can't ignore Miss Bai and Miss Lu, can we? Please?" Qin Xi wheedled.

Qin Xi was also thinking of taking this opportunity to have more in-depth communication with Chu Linchen. In the private room, Lu Qiqi was already married and posed no threat. Bai Yu was just a junior lawyer and not much of a competitor in her eyes.

Seeing the anticipation in her eyes, the corners of which were slightly red, Chu Linchen's heart softened a little. Perhaps she had looked the same way when he had taken advantage of her that night.

So he relaxed his body, leaned back in his chair, and said softly, "Alright, how do we play?"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and called the waiter to bring a few bottles of red wine first. While waiting, she announced the rules of the game.

"In a moment, I'll be the judge. Whoever the bottle points to will have to choose between truth or dare. If you can't complete it, you'll have to drink as punishment. Let's make it clear beforehand, no quitting and no lying, okay?"

She looked around at the group. Seeing them nod in agreement, she secretly rejoiced and winked at Lu Qiqi, giving her an "I'm on it" look.

The red wine arrived. Bai Yu casually picked a bottle and spun it on the table. The bottle pointed to Qin Xi.

"Truth or dare?" Bai Yu asked.

Qin Xi glanced at Chu Linchen, her cheeks flushed, but she still managed a charming smile. "Truth," she said.

"Are you single?"

This was Bai Yu's biggest concern. She could tell that Qin Xi was clinging to Chu Linchen. Although she hadn't heard that Chu Linchen had a girlfriend, what if they had just started dating?

She wanted to matchmake Lu Qiqi and Chu Linchen, and this was a fundamental issue. It would be bad if she made a blunder.

Qin Xi's expression changed slightly when she was asked this question. Her hands, hidden under the table, clenched tightly. She quickly glanced at Chu Linchen, wanting to say no, but she didn't dare.

After hesitating for a long time, she looked at Chu Linchen with her sparkling eyes, full of anticipation and affection, and said softly, "I'm single for now, but there's someone I admire."

Seeing this, Bai Yu breathed a sigh of relief. She raised her eyebrows, thinking, 'So it was just unrequited love after all.' She had been right; a man like Chu Linchen, so aloof and unattainable, wouldn't be so easily won over.

"Let's continue. Ah, it's Mr. Chu's turn. Will you choose truth or dare?" Bai Yu continued, the bottle now pointing at Chu Linchen.

Chu Linchen poured a glass of red wine, holding it in his hand and swirling it gently. He said lightly, "Truth."

Seeing that he chose truth, Bai Yu's mind raced, trying to think of the perfect question. Chu Linchen's status and appearance were impeccable, and he had remained chaste for so many years. Could he have some hidden ailment?

Tsk tsk, slapping the jerk in the face was important, but her best friend's sexual happiness was paramount. So she went for it, asking a slightly offensive question with a mischievous smile, "How many times a night can you go?"

"Cough, cough, cough—" Lu Qiqi nearly choked on her water. She hadn't expected Bai Yu to be so bold, going straight for the jugular. Fearing that Chu Linchen might be offended, she quickly tugged at Bai Yu's sleeve, trying to smooth things over, "That question is a bit out of line. How about we change it?"

"Change it? We're all adults here. It's just a game. It's not like we can't handle it, right, Mr. Chu?" Bai Yu smiled generously, unfazed, with a hint of provocation.

Lu Qiqi looked at Chu Linchen and saw that his eyes had narrowed, his body leaning forward slightly, like a leopard ready to pounce, exuding a dangerous aura. She felt a pang of panic, worried that he might have a negative impression of her friend. Involuntarily, a pleading look appeared in her eyes.

Chu Linchen was indeed displeased at being asked such a private question. But when he saw the pleading look in Lu Qiqi's watery eyes, a look that seemed strangely familiar, he was momentarily taken aback.

Involuntarily, he uttered a number, the exact number of times from that night.

Lu Qiqi's body stiffened for a moment, her memory instantly transported back to that night. Her face turned pale, and her fingernails dug deep into her palms.