My Villain Is Super Sweet (GL) - CHAPTER 74

Lin Lang was very understanding. Though there wasn’t the ring she had been expecting, which left her feeling a bit disappointed, she was still happy to go along with the young lady’s wishes.

The young lady, on the other hand, was stuck in a situation she couldn’t explain. Helplessly, she had to cooperate, taking turns measuring each other over and over again.

She had no idea how many times they’d done it.

All she knew was that each time, she completely gave herself to Lin Lang with joy, gently accepting her, being moved by her, and feeling her heart race because of her.

The young lady felt that she was suffering!

It was her birthday, but she was the one serving Lin Lang!

Boo-hoo!

Tomorrow, she decided, she’d stay out late with Cheng Xiao and the others before coming home.

She didn’t want her birthday to start with rolling around in bed and end with her crying on it.

The next day, someone who had clearly overexerted herself couldn’t help but keep rubbing her waist.

After a while, Cheng Xiao shot her a knowing look, her gaze filled with teasing amusement as if to say, I get it.

This irritated Gu Qingci so much that she pinched Lin Lang several times in secret, glaring at her with silent resentment.

It’s all your fault! Last night was way too much!

Lin Lang, unbothered, let her pinch as much as she wanted. She even smiled apologetically. “Okay, okay, it’s all my fault.”

But she was clearly planning to do it again!

Today was the young lady’s birthday, so naturally, she was going out to celebrate with her girlfriends.

No plus-ones allowed.

Lin Lang dropped Gu Qingci off, stayed for a little while to greet Cheng Xiao and the others, then left.

Her outfit today was handpicked by the young lady herself. A sleek black T-shirt paired with shiny silver-white cropped trousers that showed off a slim, toned calf and a flawless waistline. Her faintly visible abs added a touch of allure to her otherwise elegant look.

Cheng Xiao and the others reluctantly watched her leave.

Gu Qingci was stunned. Was Lin Lang really that popular?

With a mix of amusement and curiosity, she offered, “If you’re going to miss her that much, should I call her back?”

Cheng Xiao and the others immediately declined.

“No, no, that’s not necessary.”

“Yeah, she’s stunning for a quick glimpse, but we don’t need to stare all day.”

Tang Yisheng, ever the honest one, blurted out, “Nah, if I keep looking and end up falling for her, I’d never find someone like her again. That’d be tragic.”

Fang Qingming and Cheng Xiao wished they could sew her mouth shut!

Sister, was that really necessary to say out loud?

Gu Qingci couldn’t help laughing.

She thought to herself, I guess it makes sense that they’ve stayed best friends for over ten years. Their taste is so in sync.

It reminded her of how Lin Lang had caught her attention back in the day.

Although…

That’s not entirely true!

She had been bolder back then!

Their first meeting had her drunkenly hanging onto Lin Lang, touching her all over, and unintentionally taking full advantage of her.

She used to think back on that night with nothing but frustration and anger, mixed with hatred and gloom.

Now, though, those feelings had mellowed.

Maybe it was because most of her resentment had been resolved after He Ji’s imprisonment and the downfall of the He family.

Or perhaps it was because Lin Lang’s presence had soothed the bitterness in her heart. Looking back now, she didn’t feel as emotionally tangled anymore.

After all, that night had been the starting point of their relationship.

As time passed and their bond deepened, maybe one day, she’d even be grateful that fate brought them together in that moment.

Before Lin Lang left, she had a quiet word with the two bodyguards who were always by Gu Qingci’s side, instructing them to be extra careful.

After that, she headed off to the shooting range to meet up with Brother Hui and Brother Sha.

Over the past year, those two had gone through a huge transformation.
The once downtrodden uncles had transformed into confident, spirited young men full of energy!

It turns out that career success and financial stability are truly magical remedies for staying youthful and vibrant.

The security company had been growing steadily. After reaching a small milestone following the New Year, it made a significant leap forward in March and April, boosted by connections from industry seminars and the Huada University anniversary celebration.

Now, over 70% of its operations involved high-net-worth clients. With a steady influx of such business, the company was thriving, its revenue more than twenty times higher than the previous year.

The days of having to pour personal funds into paying salaries and upgrading equipment were long gone.

The workforce was also expanding rapidly, bringing in many outstanding veterans.

Occasionally visiting the shooting range to practice live ammunition? That kind of expense no longer bothered Brother Hui and Brother Sha.

Lin Lang even had plans for the next year: selecting groups of promising employees willing to learn new skills and sending them for further education, with the company covering part of the tuition fees.

These employees, who had once carried rifles and shed bl00d for the nation, often found themselves somewhat disconnected from society after leaving the military. While security work was a highly compatible and well-paying job for them, physical strength declines rapidly with age. After 35, when physical abilities begin to wane, they’ll need other skills to make a living.

Sending them for training would serve as a transitional period, helping them adapt.

After all, the company also needed managers and specialized technical talent!

When Brother Hui and Brother Sha heard about this idea, they were so moved they almost cried. Their admiration for Lin Lang deepened even further.

If they could, they’d worship her like a goddess.

She couldn’t understand their over-the-top reaction.

“Come on, this is just about ensuring long-term growth and making more money. Is it really that touching?”

Yes, it is!

Under their glowing filter of admiration, Brother Hui and Brother Sha turned into enthusiastic cheerleaders, showering her with praise.

“Nice shot!”

“With skills like yours, you’d have been a star soldier if you’d enlisted.”

“Nah, with Lin’s brains, she’d be better in a technical unit.”

A tech soldier with combat skills like hers would have a much higher chance of staying safe on missions and could even protect themselves when necessary.

Lin Lang had long since grown immune to their exaggerated compliments.

What a joke!

Someone like her, who cherished herself and avoided hardships, focused solely on making money and living the good life, was hardly suited to serve the greater good selflessly. She was more of a “live luxuriously and let the emperor sleep in” type.

After spending an hour and a half at the range, Lin Lang politely declined their invitation to grab barbecue and drinks together.

“Don’t drink and drive,” she reminded them, adding, “It’s the weekend—go home early and spend time with your wives.”
She truly didn’t get it. They saw each other almost every day, and after unwinding at the shooting range tonight, instead of going home to be with their wives, they still wanted to hang out together. What kind of mindset was that?

Unlike them, all Lin Lang could think about was rushing to pick up her lady and head home to cuddle.

Seriously, cuddling with a beauty—how amazing is that? Why waste a perfectly good evening with two rough-and-tumble guys?

Even though her lady had repeatedly told her that she’d be out late tonight and that Lin Lang shouldn’t rush over, suggesting she find something else to do to pass the time, Lin Lang still preferred to wait nearby, somewhere close enough to quickly meet up.

That way, she could see her right away!

At that moment, Gu Qingci had already moved to another venue.

Dinner at one place, and then after filling up, moving on to another spot with friends to party and enjoy themselves—it was perfectly reasonable!

Tang Yisheng, ever the lively one, walked in and immediately started drooling at the sight of rows upon rows of handsome men and gorgeous women. “Qingci, are these services we can enjoy?”

When she received a nod of confirmation, her eyes lit up. “Then I want them all!”

Oh, the thought of casually touching the abs of handsome guys, hugging pretty women, and enjoying their soft embraces—it was just too perfect!

Cheng Xiao and Fang Qingming gave her a look of approval.

This roommate was truly the best—always bold enough to say the things they felt too shy to voice!

In the end, the four of them equally divided the experience, selecting four handsome young men and two gentle young ladies.

After taking turns poking and prodding at the men’s chests and abs and appreciating the women’s lovely figures, they settled down to do something entirely innocent: teaming up for a gaming session!

Gu Qingci’s group enjoyed their time in a private room upstairs. Surrounded by handsome guys and pretty ladies, they sang, drank, and played games, all while watching dazzling performances below through a wall of one-way glass. With the audio equipment on, the waves of cheers and applause from below were crystal clear.

Meanwhile, Lin Lang was downstairs with two bodyguards, sipping soda while keeping an eye on everything around them.

Occasionally, someone would approach to invite one of them for a drink, but they politely declined each time.

Those who came over hoping to flirt or hook up—both men and women—left with disappointment written all over their faces. To them, these three seemed like proper and well-dressed individuals but were frankly a bit boring.

“Why even come out if you’re going to be this serious?”

“Seriously, if you’re just here to sip soda, why not stay home and drink all you want?”

Unfazed by the criticism, the three of them happily split their attention: a small part on the performances and most of it on keeping tabs on Gu Qingci to respond immediately if anything happened.

Gu Qingci meant what she said. Determined not to let her birthday end with tears thanks to Lin Lang, she stayed out until after midnight before wrapping things up.

As they were leaving, the six servers they’d interacted with seemed reluctant to see them go.

Clients like this—generous, morally upright, curious enough to touch and hug but without any improper intentions, and happy to simply play games—were truly rare gems!

Knowing Lin Lang was downstairs, Gu Qingci wouldn’t dare let her come up and see this scene. Otherwise, Lin Lang would have plenty of material to tease her with.

After settling the bill and dismissing the servers, she finally notified Lin Lang.

When she and her friends left the private room, she saw Lin Lang approaching quickly from afar, her steps light and cheerful.

Just as their groups were about to meet, a tall girl with a fresh-faced look and flushed cheeks stumbled out from the side. Her dazed eyes scanned Gu Qingci as she passed by, and then the girl suddenly lost her balance and fell toward her.

Lin Lang was dumbstruck.

Seriously? This is the most blatant attempt at getting attention I’ve ever seen.

Quick on her feet, Lin Lang pulled Gu Qingci into her arms, leaving the girl to fall flat on the ground with a loud thud.

A moment later, someone rushed over. They hesitated upon seeing the girl lying flat on the ground but quickly apologized to Gu Qingci and her friends.

“Sorry, sorry, she’s had too much to drink. I’ll take her back right away.”

Since they’d only narrowly avoided being hit, Gu Qingci and her friends had no issue. After a curious glance at the fallen girl, they moved on.

The girl was unexpectedly heavy, and the person trying to drag her back clearly couldn’t manage alone. They called over some staff to help carry her away.

“What’s wrong?” Lin Lang noticed Gu Qingci glancing back repeatedly and asked gently, “If you’re not ready to leave, we can stay a little longer.”

Gu Qingci shook her head. “That girl just now—the one being carried back—she looked familiar.”

It was that sense of familiarity that had made her take a few extra looks.

Lin Lang didn’t think much of it. “Do you know her?”

Gu Qingci frowned in thought. “No, but I feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before.”

“It probably wasn’t in person. With her looks, she’d definitely be memorable.”

Having recalled earlier that evening how she and Lin Lang had first met, Gu Qingci found herself paying particular attention to this nearly unconscious girl.

She murmured softly, “Lin Lang, do you think… she might be someone being set up?”