The Picture's Not Bad

Jiang Tingxu knew Si You's temperament. His boyfriend had clearly looked at Xue Baiqing with guarded suspicion just now. It was obvious that Xue the Second lacked some sense. Jiang Tingxu understood the logic, but that did not stop the sourness rising in his heart.

Xue Baining strode forward. "Mr. Jiang."

The smile on Jiang Tingxu's face was flawless, but when his gaze drifted over Xue Baiqing, it carried a barely perceptible chill.

Xue Baiqing did not understand. Thinking back, he had never offended Jiang Tingxu, so he immediately felt at ease. He planned to spar with Jiang Tingxu for a while first, then find a chance to get Si You's contact information. Same difference.

One look at how unconcerned the second brother was, and Xue Baining knew he was charging straight into the line of fire.

The Xue family surrounded Jiang Tingxu. From a distance, Si You exchanged glances with him. The man's expression was calm, making it hard to tell whether he was angry.

Probably not. It had happened so suddenly, Si You comforted himself. Still, he was a little nervous. Though Jiang Tingxu had never said anything outright, Si You could feel the man's intense possessiveness.

"Let's go inside and talk." Old Master Xue suggested, "It's getting a little sunny out here."

Everyone walked ahead. Si You tried his best to keep a low profile, but Xue Ling, who had watched the entire exchange, understood perfectly. She came to Si You's side. "What are you thinking about?"

"How to coax someone," Si You answered casually. Xue Ling did not know, anyway.

Yet amusement flashed through Xue Ling's eyes as her gaze fell on Jiang Tingxu ahead of them.

That was not all. Xue Baiqing gradually drifted to the edge of the group and slowed his pace slightly,