Lingering On and On

Chapter 10: Repaying the Favor

The next second, she was led out of the queue by Long Che. Only then did she come to her senses and struggle, saying, "Mr. Long, what are you doing? It's almost my turn. I've been queuing for fifteen minutes!"

Long Che glanced back at the sign of the bakery and said coolly, "If you want to eat, I'll have a hundred boxes sent to you next time."

What kind of talk was that? Was he trying to overwhelm her with money? Tong Yuling was enraged. "Just because you have money, you think you're so great? Let go of me. I don't care about your hundred boxes!"

Long Che held her tightly and strode forward. His handsome face was expressionless and extremely cold, which began to attract the attention of people on the street.

"Long Che, if you don't let go, I'll scream!" Tong Yuling was furious. Seeing that he still didn't respond, she was about to shout.

Long Che quickly covered her small mouth and even pulled her into his arms.

A unique masculine scent wafted over. Tong Yuling was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses and found that she had been placed in a luxurious sports car. And Long Che had just gotten into the driver's seat.

"Fasten your seat belt yourself!" He said coldly and started the car. Realizing that she was still in a daze, he leaned over slightly and fastened the seat belt for her.

Trying hard to suppress the inexplicable panic in her heart, Tong Yuling asked hurriedly, "Where are you taking me?"

Long Che didn't answer and drove the car slowly.

Tong Yuling became even more angry. "Hey, don't you have any manners? Say something!"

"It's my grandmother's 80th birthday tonight. I want you to be my female companion!" Long Che finally stated his purpose.

Tong Yuling was shocked when she heard that. Be his female companion? Attend his grandmother's birthday party? But... Tong Yuling didn't think twice and immediately refused, "Sorry, find someone else. Unless it's a friend, I won't help without a reason."

Friend? Was she worthy? Long Che looked at her ** ly and said faintly, "Remember when I exempted your father from the crime last time? Consider it as repaying that favor."

Of course she remembered! She thought she wouldn't have a chance to repay it. Unexpectedly...

"Is that reason enough?" Long Che added, still looking arrogant.

Tong Yuling didn't reply and became quiet. After a while, when she got out of the car, she found herself in front of a luxurious and high-end beauty salon.

Before she could look around more, Long Che took her hand and walked into the door. Under the guidance of the receptionist, they entered the magnificent and splendid lobby of the beauty salon.

When the owner of the salon saw Long Che, she was overjoyed at first. Then when she saw Tong Yuling beside him, she was suddenly stunned.

"I'm going to take her to a ball later." Long Che announced coldly.

"Uh, okay. Mr. Long, don't worry. We'll give this young lady a perfect makeover!" The owner was sophisticated and quickly concealed her surprise. She flatteringly arranged for Long Che to sit aside and then gave instructions to several employees.

Two beauty designers immediately placed Tong Yuling in a large leather chair. After observing her carefully for a while, they started to work.

Tong Yuling remained silent and let them work on her head, face, neck, and even hands. She didn't know how much time had passed. Just when she was so bored and quiet that she was about to fall asleep, she suddenly heard several exclamations.

"I've worked for so long and it's the first time I've seen such a beautiful girl!"

"Miss Tong is naturally beautiful. With our unique design, it's inevitable that she looks like a fairy."

"This lake-blue chiffon evening dress seems to be made for Miss Tong. It suits her so well!"

One compliment after another came from the mouths of the employees of the beauty salon. Their eyes showed amazement, envy, and astonishment.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Tong Yuling was also extremely excited and shocked. Was this... really herself? Her straight hair that hung over her shoulders was coiled into a noble bun. The silk dress in the color of lake blue made her fair and rosy skin even more dazzling. With the addition of unique and expensive earrings, brooches, and crystal necklaces and other accessories, she exuded a different kind of charm, both fresh and refined, noble and beautiful, and charming and gentle.

"At least you won't embarrass me!" Before she knew it, Long Che had come to her side. His deep black eyes were fixed on the full-length mirror in front of them, and there was a hint of approval and amazement in his eyes. He picked up a noble fur coat and put it on her slender shoulders, handed her an elegant handbag, and then led her out of the beauty salon and back into the car.

The car started moving again. Tong Yuling was still in a daze until a sudden ringing of a mobile phone. It was her mother!

"Xiaoling, it's already half past seven. Why haven't you come back yet?" Her mother's concerned voice came slowly.

Tong Yuling thought for a moment and made up an excuse. "Sorry, Mom. I forgot to tell you. I won't be back for dinner tonight! I... I met a friend and I'm having dinner with him."

"Friend? A boyfriend?" Her mother's tone immediately showed happiness and joy.

"Uh, no, just a regular friend."

Her mother didn't believe it and continued to chatter. "Xiaoling, if it's a boyfriend, bring him back for dinner. Let your father and I have a look. If he has a good character, it would be nice to settle things down as soon as possible."

"Mom, it's really not a boyfriend. When I have a boyfriend, I'll definitely bring him back for you to see. I have to go. You and Dad have dinner first. I'll be back as soon as possible!" Tong Yuling was in a hurry to explain to her mother and forgot for a moment that there was an arrogant man beside her.

Sure enough, after she hung up the phone, Long Che asked teasingly, "You don't have a man?"

"Huh?"

"Your so-called boyfriend!"

Tong Yuling suddenly understood. She was about to nod and say yes, but when she saw the sarcasm and ridicule on his handsome face, she said angrily out of spite, "Who said I don't have a boyfriend! I... My boyfriend is studying in the UK. He majors in architecture and design. He'll be a great designer in the future!"

Long Che continued to chuckle. From that damned expression, it was obvious that he didn't believe her and even looked down on her.

Tong Yuling gave him an angry glance and didn't say anything more. She turned her face to look out of the window and didn't forget to admire her beautiful appearance after the makeover through the window from time to time.

Long Che drove the steering wheel calmly and his handsome face was composed and at ease. His black eyes were shining, and it was hard to tell what he was thinking...