136 Deal or No Deal?

Flashback to the few minutes before Zhang Chenric had located Xing Yin.Zhang Chenric had arrived at the City Hotel and approached the receptionist right away as he felt confident that his idea will definitely work. "Good evening, Miss. I am a guest from the hall located in the west wing of the hotel. I have a situation here, do you think you can help me with it?" Zhang Chenric seemed serious as he spoke to the female receptionist. "Hmm, let's see sir. Can you please tell me more details?" The receptionist promptly replied. "I accidentally scratched a motorcycle with a license plate A-C1XXX in the parking lot. Can you please help me find its owner? I need to apologize and pay for the damage." Zhang Chenric lied without batting an eye. "Aww that's awful, sir. But don't worry, I'll do my best to assist you with that. Kindly wait for a while here. I will have to consult this first with our manager." The receptionist replied before she stood up to call for the manager. The manager who was with Xing Yin a while ago just got out of the hall to continue doing his usual task. He was about to get back to his post when the receptionist stopped him on his track to talk about a guest's concern."Can I have a moment with you, sir? A guest had approached me just now and asked for assistance. He told me he accidentally scratched a motorcycle within the hotel's parking so he wanted to apologize and pay for the damage." The receptionist carefully narrated the details to the manager."Are you sure he's a guest? Did you confirm first?" "I-I haven't done that sir. Sorry." "I will overlook this matter just this time. Please familiarize yourself with the protocols of the hotel again." The manager said as he went straight to the reception area to personally assist the man claiming to be a guest of the hotel. Soon after the manager reached the reception area, he told Zhang Chenric to present an ID and a proof that he was a guest of the hotel. Zhang Chenric didn't waste much time as he showed his ID to the manager right away.The manager's eyes opened wide when he learned what the man's name was. However, being the person that he was, he can't help but doubt the man just like how he had doubted Xing Yin. So he then asked a follow-up question, "So, your name is Zhang Chenric? How are you related to General Prosecutor Zhang?""I'm his son." Zhang Chenric replied as he gave the manager his father's calling card. The manager who was worried about the possibility of being sued by Xing Yin suddenly found a glimpse of hope coming from the calling card Zhang Chenric handed him. The heavens must have heard his plea! Who would have thought that he was about to assist the son of the most influential prosecutor of the country? What a good way to secure a connection with the prosecutor! He must do his best to impress the son though."Thank you so much for this sir. Let us check the guest list first." The manager then rallied some of the hotel's staff to search for the guest with a motorcycle with the same license plate. Zhang Chenric nodded his head in approval. He then moved around the area to observe. After a few minutes, the manager came up to him and informed him that it might take them some time to locate the owner.Zhang Chenric said that he didn't mind, as long as he met with the owner, he was more than willing to wait.Zhang Chenric then resumed with his activity and started observing again. As he was admiring the paintings that hung in the walls of the center banquet hall, a familiar object had caught his sight. He then moved closer to the item to have a look. "Is this Lee's helmet?" Zhang Chenric then picked the helmet up to examine it. When he was certain that the helmet was Lee Qingya's, Zhang Chenric rushed to the manager and showed him the helmet. "I think somebody left this helmet behind." Zhang Chenric said as he handed the helmet to the manager. "I think I know who's the owner of this helmet." The manager then fixed his eyes on the helmet"Would you mind telling me who the person is?" Zhang Chenric stared at the manager's eyes.Noticing the curiosity on Zhang Chenric's eyes, as well as thinking that this was a good opportunity to connect with the prosecutor's son, the manager didn't think twice and revealed to Zhang Chenric the name of the person whom he believed to be the owner of the helmet."This helmet here, sir belongs to Miss Xing Yin, the daughter of CEO Xing.""Whoa! She must be awesome to be able to drive a motorcycle!" Zhang Chenric exclaimed, hoping that the manager was able to read his intention."Not only that, she's beautiful too. I would like to return this helmet myself to see her again but I have to assist you first and return this after." The manager answered in such a way that Zhang Chenric will have the idea that he was prioritizing him over any other guests."How about I take the helmet and return it to her so you don't have to worry about it after?" Zhang Chenric offered his assistance to the manager."I'm afraid I can't let a guest such as yourself do my task. Thanks for the intent to help sir." "I insist. And besides, returning a helmet to a beautiful woman wasn't a big deal after all." Zhang Chenric was still trying to convince the manager.Seeing the determined look on the man's face,the manager of the hotel agreed not wanting to get into Zhang Chenric's bad side."Okay, Mr. Zhang. I will entrust you this helmet and please return it to Miss Xing. By the way, you can see her at the front most table since she's a VIP. " The manager said as he handed the helmet to Zhang Chenric."Sure! I'll handle this, so, please help me with my concern, thank you!" Zhang Chenric smiled as he took the helmet from the manager's hands and sneaked his way inside the banquet hall.Soon after he entered the hall, he immediately focused his eyes at the frontmost table and there she was, his target, the most beautiful soul inside that hall sitting all by herself.--------"W-what do you mean by punish? Are you going to report me to the police?" Xing Yin blinked her eyes a few times wishing that she was just having a nightmare. "Nope, much worse than that." Zhang Chenric said as he sat Xing Yin down when he realized that the woman wore 3-inch high heel shoes."Listen, I didn't intend to steal your motorcycle, and besides I told my driver to let the owner know about my situation. So, how about we peacefully talk things out?" Xing Yin voiced out her truth as she gave him another option."Who is the owner of the motorcycle? Me or you? Who almost died of heartache when he found out his brand new luxury motorcycle was missing? Me or you?" Zhang Chenric ignored Xing Yin and tried to shove guilt into her."…" Xing Yin didn't reply not because she ran out of words to say, but she felt like she had no right to force her terms to him."I hope your silence means you understood my point. Anyway, I won't call the police, start a scene or drag your family name to the mud. If and only if you agree with me and obey my conditions." "What are your conditions? I want to hear it out first before I agree of course." Xing Yin seemed to be interested in Zhang Chenric's proposal."Nope. You have to agree first before I tell you the conditions." "What a load of bullcrap is this?!" Xing Yin slightly raised her voice in anger."Sshhh! You don't want anyone to know about this mess you're currently in, right?" Zhang Chenric reminded Xing Yin about the consequences if her anger suddenly outbursts."Well, just in case you say no. I will have to report you to the police. And mind you, I have a lot of evidence that will surely work against you. CCTV footage both from the pastry shop as well as from the hotel. And my motorcycle was even listed under your name in the guest log book. Let's not also forget about your fingerprints all over my property." Zhang Chenric said with a bright smile on his face, looking like he just won his battle against Xing Yin.Cornered like a pitiful prey by a ferocious beast, Xing Yin was forced to be obedient and to submit herself to the predator. Actually, she had no choice at all. The man had a few strong pieces of evidence against her crime. The CCTV footage from the pastry shop, the footage from the hotel, worse was her fingerprints were all over the handheld clutch of the motorcycle as well as on the helmet.Who knows she might have left a strand of hair in the helmet too! With that amount of proof, Xing Yin was certain that Zhang Chenric can definitely put her behind bars, especially his father was the General Prosecutor Zhang Jun. She can trouble her father about it, but she didn't want to bother him tidying the mess she made herself. Xing Airlines was just celebrating its 25th foundation year and a scandal wasn't a good idea to make it memorable. Xing Yin inhaled deeply as she started to admit that it was her defeat this time. She was careless! She was stupid to assume that the owner of the motorcycle will just simply accept a lofty amount of money. She became overconfident that money can help her solve problems.Looking at Xing Yin's worried face, Zhang Chenric can't help but be amazed. Are girls this attractive when they are anxious? The way Xing Yin bit her lips was too sexy that Zhang Chenric can't help but engrave that scene in his memory. However, at that time he felt that Xing Yin might be brave enough to say no and have her father kill him. So before that idea can spring up inside the woman's head,he decided to pressure her to agree."Hey, time is ticking! I have things to do to, you know? Tsk! Or should I call the police right now so you won't have to decide anymore?""Wait! I'm still weighing the gravity of things." Xing Yin quickly asked for an extension."Deal or no deal? I'm about to call the police now.""Fine! I agree with all your conditions, whatever it may be! So, don't you dare call the police!" Xing Yin hissed as she told him her decision."Good girl! See you tomorrow morning at 7 am. I will pick you up at the pastry shop." Zhang Chenric said as he stood up and quickly move towards the hall's door.