Chapter 281 The Petty Man

After knowing that he had no hope, Jack wisely transformed from a fanboy into a loyal fan, at least in front of Tan Zheng. When Song Ni followed Jack into the dressing room, Jack let out a seductive hum. "If you weren't good-looking enough to match Zheng, I wouldn't have styled you." Song Ni:...... Are the taunting sessions now a disguised form of praise? "Thank you for calling me pretty." Jack:...... "How did you win over Zheng?" Tan Zheng had a strong, masculine look that appealed to both men and women, so it wasn't surprising that Jack had been infatuated with him for five years. Seeing Jack's continued reluctance, Song Ni decided to hit him with another blow. "Zheng won me over. It was love at first sight for him." Jack:...... "How is that possible?!" "Why not? If you don't believe me, go ask him." Jack:...... "Then never mind." Best not to ask for trouble. However, due to this little exchange of banter, Jack's dissatisfaction with Song Ni began to dissipate. It was precisely because Song Ni showed a bit of an edge that Jack gave her an extremely glamorous makeup look. Song Ni already possessed a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes, clear and bright, like the brightest stars in the night sky. A slight smile would reveal the spirit in her eyes. With a simple upturn of her lips, an air of nobility naturally flowed. Coincidentally, Jack chose a red slip dress for Song Ni, which was exactly to Tan Zheng's taste. Jack looked at Song Ni in the mirror. If he had been resistant at first, now, seeing her appearance under his artistry, he couldn't help but sigh. "No wonder Zheng likes you." Song Ni hadn't expected to transform into this. Jack had simply pulled her hair up, revealing her neck. It was simple and elegant, yet the exquisite makeup made it impossible to look away from her face. As expected of London's top stylist, with just a few strokes, he had brought out her best features. "Come on, stand up so I can get a good look." The slip dress was form-fitting, perfectly accentuating Song Ni's waistline. A touch of red lipstick brought out her cold and aloof side. The sequined straps of the dress added a mysterious, modern Eastern beauty, making her look like she had stepped out of a movie. Jack circled Song Ni, unable to stop himself from clapping and praising. "It's finally found its rightful owner, Barty. This dress was wasted on me." Song Ni looked surprised. "This is designed by Barty?" "Yes, he designed it two years ago. Apparently, it was for someone, so it's normal that you haven't heard about it." Two years ago... "For whom?" "That, I don't know. I heard it was for a Chinese woman." Hearing this, Song Ni's eyes flickered. She took out her phone, took a picture, and sent it to Barty. That old man was an avid internet surfer and replied almost instantly. "You went to Jack's?" "Teacher, I heard this dress was designed by you for a Chinese woman. Could that honored Chinese woman be me?" "...... I was planning to have Jack throw this dress away this year." This meant that if Song Ni hadn't come to London for further studies, Barty would have truly felt disheartened. Song Ni quickly sent a flurry of compliments, showering him with all sorts of flowery words, and finally managed to relieve the old man's two years of pent-up grievances. Jack looked curious. "Who are you chatting with? Shouldn't you be rushing out to show Zheng now?" Song Ni put down her phone. "With my teacher." "Who is your teacher?" "Barty." Jack: ?????? What did he just hear? As Song Ni was about to leave with her dress, she heard a commotion outside. Song Ni raised an eyebrow and glanced at Jack, whose face had already fallen. He quickly went out. The newcomer sat on the sofa brazenly, his female companion shamelessly perched on his lap, her hands touching him in inappropriate places. Jack was so angry his face turned green as he pointed at the two on the sofa. "Get out, both of you." The newcomer's name was Danny, Jack's ex-boyfriend, who had an extremely chaotic private life. "Jack, don't be so stingy. Help my baby get a makeover." "Get lost." Danny smirked, watching Jack lose his composure. "I'll pay. I have money now." "You disgusting creature, I feel sick just looking at you. Get out, you're not welcome here." Hearing this, Song Ni pushed the door open. She hadn't had time to change her shoes, but even with simple white sneakers, paired with the sequined red slip dress, she exuded an imposing aura. "The owner doesn't welcome you, and I've never seen someone so pathetic." Song Ni stood up for Jack, not for any other reason than to thank him for the styling. The moment Danny saw Song Ni, his eyes lit up. He pushed the woman on his lap aside, stood up, rubbed his hands together, and approached Song Ni with a lecherous look. "Beautiful lady, what's your name?" A flash of disgust crossed Song Ni's eyes. She raised her leg, about to kick the man in front of her, when the door next to them opened, and Tan Zheng came out after changing. In a matter of seconds, Tan Zheng quickly moved to Song Ni's side, grabbed the disgusting man's wrist, and with a twist, a bone cracked. A wail of agony echoed through the shop. Danny's curses were abruptly cut short when he saw Tan Zheng. "Heh, why are you back?" Hearing this, Song Ni immediately looked at Tan Zheng. They knew each other? Jack's expression was not good, and he pulled Song Ni back a step. Danny adjusted his clothes. "Isn't this the renowned Zheng? You withdrew from the competition five years ago, and now you're back? What, you planning a comeback?" Danny chuckled. "Do you really think you can return to your peak?" Tan Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the person in front of him. Danny was the one who colluded with Xi Jin Jiang. He had always regarded Tan Zheng as a thorn in his side. Whenever Tan Zheng competed, Danny could never win a championship and was always suppressed by Tan Zheng. Tan Zheng had always disdained talking to people who, knowing they were weaker, still tried to argue. Back then, he hadn't even considered Danny a worthy opponent during competitions. This time, it was merely due to Danny's petty actions five years ago. "Even without me on the circuit, I don't see you winning a championship." Danny's composure instantly shattered. Tan Zheng continued unhurriedly. "You schemed to prevent me from competing, yet you were still surpassed by a newcomer. With your skills, even if I returned to the circuit after ten years, I could still easily beat you." Tan Zheng's face remained impassive, but his words were exceptionally ruthless. Danny's face turned crimson with anger. He lunged forward to throw a punch, but before he could even land it, Tan Zheng grabbed him and dislocated one of his arms. At this moment, the ferocity in Tan Zheng's eyes began to show. "Get out. I can prevent you from winning a championship, and I can prevent your club from winning a championship."