C214 The Licking Dog Man Threatened in the Toilet Cousin Is Here

"The Sea of Bitterness,"

"Stirring up love and hate,"

"In this world, one cannot escape their destiny,"

"Blind dates,"

"So out of reach,"

"Perhaps I should believe it's all fate."

The song came to an end.

Lin Dong set down the microphone.

His rendition of 'A Lifetime of Love' had concluded, yet the audience remained captivated by the enchanting vocals.

The three stages of singing – beautiful melody, moving voice, and enthralling presence!

Lin Dong achieved the ultimate level of vocal beauty, effortlessly drawing listeners into the experience.

In that moment, the song transported everyone into their own fantastical world, each person's experience unique, yet all deeply ensnared.

"Clang!"

A wine glass toppled over on the table, shattering the silence with its sharp ring.

The spell was broken, and everyone snapped back to reality.

The three women realized they had been holding hands with Liu Wenming and his companions, quickly retracting their hands in embarrassment.

Suen Haoyang and the waiter, their fingers previously interlocked, jerked apart, wiping their hands as if repulsed by the contact.

Suen Haoyang, in particular, felt a shiver of revulsion; he had never been so physically close to another man, and the recent involuntary act left him unsettled.

His attention, however, shifted back to Lin Dong.

His eyes were alight with an inexplicable gleam.

What had just happened?

Lin Dong's singing had so enthralled him that he had found himself hand in hand with another man, as if under a spell!

This was utterly inconceivable to Suen Haoyang.

His original plan was to make Lin Dong look foolish, yet he had been the one enchanted, instinctively joining hands with the waiter.

Thankfully, in that moment, no one was watching Suen Haoyang, sparing him further embarrassment.

All eyes were on Lin Dong, filled with astonishment.

Everyone had been as bewitched by Lin Dong's performance as Suen Haoyang had been.

Liu Wenming, Tian Chao, and Zhou Hengyu were the first to voice their excitement.

"Lin is incredible!"

"I was almost too absorbed to snap out of it."

"Dong! You could be crowned a god of song!"

...

The women nearby nodded in agreement.

Tian Meihui, overcome with enthusiasm, clung to Lin Dong's arm, exclaiming, "Wow! Lin Dong, your singing is truly amazing! You're way better than Suen Haoyang!"

Ma Chenchen's eyes sparkled as she exclaimed, "Lin Dong, I had no idea you could sing so well! You always turned down performing at our class parties, but now you won't be able to escape in the future!"

Lin Dong felt a bit overwhelmed by the glowing admiration in the two girls' eyes. He set the microphone down and replied, "Hey, don't make a fuss. It's just average, really."

"Average? If that's average, then singing with passion must be mind-blowing!" Tian Meihui gushed, her eyes shining as she gazed at Lin Dong, her expression one of pure adoration.

She knew quite a bit about Lin Dong. He was wealthy, driving a multimillion-dollar sports car like the Pagani Huayran, and could casually summon a luxury vehicle like the Elfa for his daily use. And now, his singing was just as impressive!

My goodness, Lin Dong was the epitome of a perfect man! Tian Meihui realized she was completely smitten with Lin Dong. Before, she might have been attracted to his background, but now she was utterly captivated by his personal charm.

"Alright, enough chit-chat, everyone. The drinks have arrived. Let's dig in and have a good time!" Suen Haoyang announced, as he and the waiter set down the drinks and snacks on the table, his voice booming across the room.

Everyone's attention shifted to him. Liu Wenming's eyes widened as he said, "Wow, that's a lot of beer. We're going to have a blast tonight!"

"That's right. With Suen Haoyang here, we can really let loose and enjoy ourselves. Thanks, Haoyang!" Tian Chao added.

Zhou Hengyu nodded in agreement, reaching for a bottle, "I'll start with one!"

Suen Haoyang swelled with pride at their comments. No matter how good Lin Dong was at singing, he was the one in charge of the party. With these drinks and snacks, everyone here was bound to appreciate his generosity.

Now, he could overshadow even Lin Dong's spotlight!

"Lin, come on and have a drink!" one of the guys called out.

"Exactly, your singing makes us all look good!" another chimed in.

"Tonight, we're not stopping until we're all thoroughly merry!"

"Let's get moving, ladies!"

"Let's all raise a glass to Lin!"

"Come on, everyone gets a piece of the action!"

...

Liu Wenming, Tian Chao, and Zhou Hengyu were eagerly clutching their beers, vying to be the first to toast Lin Dong.

Suen Haoyang looked visibly upset.

He had thought that bringing the drinks would earn him everyone's gratitude and attention.

But no sooner had Liu Wenming and the others finished buttering him up than they turned to shower Lin Dong with toasts, leaving Suen Haoyang out in the cold.

Suen Haoyang was seething with frustration. He was the one who had organized the perks, the one who had invited everyone to party. Why were they all flocking around Lin Dong?

Was he invisible to them?

In that moment, Suen Haoyang wished he could just eject them all, taking Lin Dong's place at the center of female attention.

This couldn't stand!

He needed to find a way to take back the spotlight!

"Lin Dong, take a drink!"

Tian Chao pushed a glass into Lin Dong's hand.

Lin Dong accepted it reluctantly.

His buddy's enthusiasm left him with no room to decline.

After downing the drink, Liu Wenming passed him another, urging him to finish it off loudly.

The three girls Ma Chenchen had brought joined in, chanting for Lin Dong to drink.

The vibe was electric as Lin Dong, holding his cup, went for another round.

Then, Ma Chenchen herself offered him a drink.

Ma Chenchen was a close friend, and since she was there to support the event, Lin Dong felt he couldn't say no and took another sip.

Both the guys and girls had their turn toasting.

Lin Dong's cheeks were flushed from the alcohol.

He wasn't drunk, just a bit overwhelmed by the several beers he had consumed.

As Tian Chao tried to hand him yet another beer, Lin Dong raised his hand and said, "Hold up, Old Tian, you guys carry on. I need to hit the restroom."

"No way, haha!"

"Go ahead! Better now than when you can't hold it anymore!"

"Hengyu just went. Lin can't wait any longer and is headed for the restroom outside."

"We'll keep the karaoke going. Now, I'll sing 'Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies' for everyone!"

"Alright! Let's pick a song and get singing!"

...

The noise in the room picked up again.

Lin Dong had already stepped out of the private room.

He made his way toward the restroom.

Since Zhou Hengyu was using the en-suite toilet, Lin Dong had no choice but to use the facilities outside.

Suen Haoyang followed him.

Watching Lin Dong's retreating figure, he pulled out his phone and dialed his cousin Yang Zhi.

Then he trailed Lin Dong to the external men's restroom.

After Lin Dong finished his business and gave himself a shake, he stepped out of the restroom.

"Lin Dong!"

Suen Haoyang, with his arms folded, called out from the restroom entrance.

Lin Dong slightly furrowed his brow and replied, "What do you want? If you need to use the bathroom, just go in. Is it occupied?"

"Who's talking about peeing? I'm here to warn you to keep it straight. You better stay away from Tian Meihui, or you'll have to watch out!"

Suen Haoyang glared at Lin Dong as he spoke.

Lin Dong glanced at him but didn't engage, instead heading over to wash his hands.

Seeing Lin Dong's dismissive reaction, Suen Haoyang quickly approached him, fuming, "Lin Dong! Did you f*cking hear what I said? I..."

Whoosh!

With a splash of water, Lin Dong suddenly spun around and seized Suen Haoyang by the neck!

An explosive force surged from his grip, hoisting Suen Haoyang into the air with one hand!

Suen Haoyang gasped for air as his neck was constricted, his eyes bulging and legs flailing helplessly, unable to break free from Lin Dong's grasp.

Fear was written all over his face.

He had never anticipated Lin Dong's ferocity.

Lin Dong had always been quiet, leading Suen Haoyang to believe he was timid. He hadn't expected such strength.

Suen Haoyang's breathing became more labored, his deep breaths failing to draw in oxygen, his head spinning.

Just then, several people rushed over, led by Yang Zhi.

Upon arriving, Yang Zhi witnessed Lin Dong holding Suen Haoyang suspended in mid-air.

"Hey, what are you doing? Let go of my cousin right now!"

Yang Zhi yelled, charging toward Lin Dong, ready to intervene.

They were rapidly closing the distance between them!