C217 After the K Ended the Reward Was Doubled!

Most private rooms on the third floor come equipped with their own restrooms.

The area was quiet, with few outsiders around, and the brief conflict involving Lin Dong was swiftly resolved without any further repercussions.

Upon entering the private room, Lin Dong found Liu Wenming enthusiastically belting out a tune into the microphone.

He was singing "Two Butterflies":

"My dear,"

"you fly slowly,"

"watch out for the thorny roses ahead..."

While the song itself was charming, Liu Wenming's vocal performance left much to be desired; he was off-key and his voice cracked frequently.

Only Tian Chao and Zhou Hengyu were there, cheering him on.

Tian Meihui, Ma Chenchen, and three other women were huddled together, more interested in their snacks and the music app on their phones than in raising their heads to watch the performance.

"What's everyone up to?" Lin Dong asked as he approached.

"Lin Dong, you're back! Come sit over here!" Tian Meihui warmly invited, patting the seat next to her.

Lin Dong took a seat and asked, "How come you're not listening to Liu sing?"

"Oh please, with Liu Wenming's terrible voice, it's a miracle I haven't given him a couple of slaps already!" Ma Chenchen responded with a dismissive pout, her eyes betraying her low opinion of Liu Wenming.

Lin Dong just chuckled and nodded in agreement.

Tian Meihui, clinging to Lin Dong's arm, said, "You're the one with the lovely voice, Lin Dong. Sing another song for us later, will you?"

"Yeah, Lin Dong, you could totally compete in a singing contest!"

"You're so good, you could outshine the stars themselves!"

"Sing another one later; we all love listening to you!"

The three girls chimed in with their encouragement.

Lin Dong waved off the compliments, "I just sing for fun. It's Suen Haoyang who has the real talent. Let him take the stage! Right, Young Master Sun?"

After his comment, all eyes turned to Suen Haoyang.

They noticed that the once proud and energetic Suen Haoyang was now sitting quietly in a corner of the sofa, his gaze flitting between Lin Dong and the group of women.

His earlier exuberance had vanished.

"Suen Haoyang, why are you over there by yourself? Come join the conversation!" Tian Meihui called out.

"No, I'm good here," he replied. "You all enjoy Dong's singing. He's the one with the great voice!"

Suen Haoyang repeatedly waved his hand, declining the invitation.

Had this been before his encounter with Lin Dong, he would have been thrilled to hear Tian Meihui call out to him. But now, having realized just how intimidating Lin Dong could be, he wanted nothing more than to keep his distance and avoid spending time with him, let alone be by his side.

Lin Dong knew exactly what Suen Haoyang was thinking.

He chuckled and said, "Alright, if Young Master Sun isn't feeling up to it, let's not press him. Everyone, please continue to enjoy your food and drinks, and have a good time!"

"We've nearly finished everything. Suen Haoyang's cousin didn't bring enough; it was gone in no time."

Tian Meihui said, shaking the empty bag in her hand.

Lin Dong was dumbfounded.

He hadn't anticipated the girls would go through the snacks so quickly. In the short time it took to use the restroom and deal with Yang Zhi, the food had disappeared.

"Excuse me!"

A voice rang out.

Lin Dong turned to see Zhao Lee standing at the doorway, flanked by several waitstaff.

He hadn't expected her to make an appearance.

Zhao Lee glanced over at Lin Dong, gave a slight nod, and announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, Haorui is hosting a lucky draw today, and it turns out your private room has been selected. As a special treat, we're gifting you some additional food and drinks!"

"Wow! More delicious food!"

"Can we really be this lucky? Hahaha!"

"Awesome, bring it on!"

"I'm so ready for this!"

...

Tian Meihui, Ma Chenchen, and three other girls shouted with glee.

It seemed all the girls had an innate fondness for snacks.

Even Liu Wenming, Tian Chao, and Zhou Hengyu paused their karaoke to come over and see what was happening.

Everyone felt incredibly fortunate to have been randomly chosen.

Suen Haoyang, however, stood to the side with a forced smile, not joining in.

He was all too aware of the real reason behind this stroke of 'luck'—there was no random draw, no fortune, it was all due to Lin Dong's status.

Would Zhao Lee, the esteemed general manager, otherwise come personally to deliver refreshments?

Suen Haoyang knew the truth but dared not voice it.

The waitstaff proceeded to distribute the food and drinks onto the table.

The items before us, in both quality and packaging, were far superior to those that my cousin Suen Haoyang had just presented. XO, King of Spades, and other such premium liquors, which the average person might never encounter, were brought in by the case. There were also macarons, Haagen-Dazs, and other beautifully presented treats.

Each of these luxuries came with a hefty price tag, yet here they were, spread out casually on the table as if they were bargain-bin finds. The girls were shrieking with delight.

Tian Chao popped open a bottle of XO and took a swig, remarking, "Hmm, not bad, a bit sweet!"

Liu Wenming and Zhou Hengyu each clutched a bottle of King of Spades, standing on the cases and toasting one another.

Suen Haoyang's mouth twitched at the sight. These were bottles worth thousands, even tens of thousands, and here these guys were, treating them like soda, stepping on the cases as they drank. Such a waste!

A pang of envy struck Suen Haoyang as he watched Liu Wenming, Tian Chao, and Zhou Hengyu. How great it would be to have a brother like Lin Dong! With Haorui KTV and a host of loyal followers, having a big brother like that would mean he wouldn't have to fear anyone in Jiangyang City. But alas, luck was not in his favor.

With a silent sigh, Suen Haoyang withdrew even further into himself.

"Thank you," Lin Dong said, nodding at Zhao Lee.

"Just enjoy yourself. I'll take my leave now. Manager Xia is waiting in the lobby and will arrange a car for you when you're ready to go," Zhao Lee replied with a respectful smile.

"Alright," Lin Dong acknowledged with a nod.

With a graceful wave, Zhao Lee exited the room with her team.

Meanwhile, Liu Wenming, Tian Chao, and Zhou Hengyu were haphazardly drinking away. Tian Meihui, Ma Chenchen, and three other girls savored their Haagen-Dazs and macarons, their laughter peppering the air.

Though the singing had ceased, the room was filled with joy.

Watching everyone enjoy themselves, Lin Dong couldn't help but smile. The drinks and snacks were trivial to him, yet they brought so much joy to his friends—that was all that mattered.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the random task! Reward: 100% shares in Universal Real Estate Company!"

"Host has entertained companions and gained insight into life, resulting in a spiritual transformation. An additional reward, Super Chariot God, has been granted!"

The system's voice echoed in his ears.

Lin Dong's eyes widened in surprise.

He hadn't anticipated receiving not just one, but two rewards from the system!

This was unprecedented!

It was an utterly unexpected turn of events!

But it was a stroke of good fortune. Lin Dong now owned all the shares of Universal Real Estate Company and had acquired a new skill—a bountiful harvest indeed!

Who would be foolish enough to turn down such benefits?

Lin Dong eagerly hoped for more of these double rewards in the future!

The karaoke party finally came to a close.

Liu Wenming, Tian Chao, and Zhou Hengyu had all overindulged, their faces beet red and their steps unsteady.

Unaware of the potent aftereffects of the liquor, they had thrown caution to the wind and overdrank.

Right on cue, Manager Xia arrived.

Lin Dong asked him to ensure the girls were safely driven back to school in the Elfa.

He then took Liu Wenming and the others to a private room to drink some tea and sober up before departing.

Suen Haoyang, without needing any prompting from Lin Dong, excused himself, claiming he had urgent matters at home, and swiftly took his leave.

At that moment, Lin Dong's WeChat notification sounded.

He checked it and saw a message from Liang Yu.

Why would he be messaging at this late hour?