Huo Yuzhou looked at him with a half-smile, his eyes shimmering.
He seemed to think that he would let Nan Qing do whatever he wanted to him.
Nan Qing's heart pounded, and her ears turned as red as if they were bleeding.
He didn't dare look Huo Yuzhou in the eye, let alone threaten him. He could only avoid Huo Yuzhou's gaze and lower his head to eat the beef that Huo Yuzhou had cut for him in small bites.
He didn't dare to respond loudly, and could only mutter under his breath, utterly lacking in spirit.
"Just kidding, who would dare to sexually harass you like that..."
The man's chuckled voice carried on the air, as if he were continuing to tease him.
Is there anything the young master wouldn't dare to do?
"Back in the day, when the young master was developing his secondary sexual characteristics, he was irritable and would pick fights with me every morning and at night. I always felt like I was a man who had been forcibly taken away."
Huo Yuzhou leaned forward slightly, closing the distance between them.
"Actually, I'm really curious too. What did the young master dream about all those nights...?"
Nan Qing wished she could bury her head in the plate, and somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, she ordered him...
"Stop talking!"
Fortunately, Huo Yuzhou did not continue the topic of this shameful behavior. After a soft chuckle, he went back to removing the fish bones from his bones.
Night fell, the dim light illuminating the two of them, and the air was filled with the scent of roses on the table.
After finishing his meal, Nan Qing went to the restroom.
This Italian restaurant is members-only and has a very quiet atmosphere.
The phone screen lit up, followed by two buzzing sounds.
Nan Qing turned on the tap, glanced at her phone on the stone table, and was immediately greeted by a message from Bai Ruanruan:
White Lotus: Ha, look who this is!
" White Lotus: Video"
" White Lotus: Is Mr. Huo's dream man about to break down? /covers mouth"
The screen reflected the boy's delicate face. The next moment, Nan Qing tapped the screen with her fingertip, and a blurry video appeared.
Huo Yuzhou's figure flashed by, and then the camera was pointed at the floor, as if it were being secretly filmed.
Only Bai Ruanruan's voice, full of melodies and delicate sweetness, drifted over.
"What a coincidence, Mr. Huo ~~"
The video abruptly ended, and Nan Qing's fingers paused.
In the quiet private room, Huo Yuzhou lifted his eyelids to look at the person opposite him, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.
But the other person seemed completely oblivious, walking in on their own with a foolish smile on their face.
" Mr. Huo, it's been a long time. It must have been more than half a month since we last met after I left the hotel last time..."
Bai Ruanruan hesitated, but the handsome man sitting opposite her showed little emotion.
To be fair, Bai Ruanruan didn't particularly like Huo Yuzhou's type.
Huo Yuzhou's face was indeed handsome, with sword-like eyebrows, phoenix eyes, and a high nose bridge. Even sitting there motionless, he looked like a nobleman, exuding an aloofness that kept people at a distance.
However, he was also more rigid, boring, and aloof.
He definitely prefers his future husband Xi Juan, to be the type who knows how to please people.
But in the storyline of his dream, Huo Yuzhou had given him so much help, and Bai Ruanruan really didn't want to give up on him, so she had no choice but to continue, enduring the man's sharp gaze.
"Dad keeps talking about you at home, saying he's grateful for your help over the years, which has made our business so successful. He also said that the best thing he ever did was to support you back then..."
When the kindness shown to him years ago was mentioned, the handsome, aloof man finally showed a change in expression.
"Yeah?"
Yes! Our whole family is very grateful to you!
Bai Ruanruan gave him a bright smile, her voice soft and delicate.
He knew his strengths all too well. He was the protagonist of this world, a sweet and innocent boy who warmed everyone's heart. So he even practiced his smile in front of a mirror, striving to make it both shy and warm, evoking feelings of tenderness and affection.
"Actually, my dad has always said he wanted to take me to visit you. But there have been so many things going on at home lately. A while ago, I was filming a variety show and I accidentally fell off a mountain and got injured..."
The lazy, domineering man's gaze turned cold as he looked at him.
"Oh?"
Seeing that Huo Yuzhou was interested in this question, Bai Ruanruan quickly put on an endearing expression.
"Yes, a sudden storm hit, and I accidentally fell off a cliff while trying to save Nan Qing was recording the show with me."
"But he was luckier than me. I heard he was rescued much earlier, while I only managed to stay in the mountains for three days by sheer luck—"
As he spoke, he held out his hand, revealing the scabs still clinging to his fingers.
"Look, my hand, which I injured while saving someone, still hasn't healed."
Even though Huo Yuzhou's gaze was fixed on her hands, Bai Ruanruan felt as if his fingers had been scraped by a knife, the coldness sending shivers down her spine.
As if he had a bad feeling, he wanted to pull his hand back, but he didn't want to miss the opportunity to deepen his relationship with Huo Yuzhou.
But soon, a low chuckle echoed through the air.
The handsome, aloof man stared at his fingers, his thin, crimson lips curving into a smile as he praised him.
"Young Master Bai's hands are very well-maintained."
The chill down her spine vanished instantly, and Bai Ruanruan was overjoyed. She shyly expressed her gratitude.
It turns out Huo Yuzhou has a hand fetish.
You should have said so earlier!
He's not a stingy person; he could have given Huo Yuzhou some perks long ago!
Now that the atmosphere was harmonious, Bai Ruanruan finally remembered the important matter. He played the victim and explained his situation in the entertainment industry, and then subtly expressed his desire to be the spokesperson for Gu Group's new brand.
Gu Xingchen, the heir of the Gu Family, is Huo Yuzhou's best friend. With just one word from Huo Yuzhou, he can definitely secure the position of spokesperson.
" Mr. Huo, do you think I still have hope?"
Bai Ruanruan asked timidly.
Huo Yuzhou smiled at him, his narrow eyes slightly narrowed.
"Young Master Bai has never had bad luck."
Bai Ruanruan left overjoyed, turning back repeatedly as she closed the door, trying to meet Huo Yuzhou's gaze.
But the cold and sinister man ignored him, his narrow eyes swirling with darkness, and the corners of his lips curling into a chilling smile.
Like a jade-faced demon emerging from hell, his handsome face was terrifyingly sinister, and the surrounding air seemed to chill several degrees.
The next instant, the man with his long legs crossed dialed a number, his voice deep and resonant.
"Break his hand."
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The sound of running water came from the bathroom, and bright lights illuminated the spotless white porcelain floor. Nan Qing looked down at her phone screen.
Originally, he was supposed to be an employee who had signed a contract with Huo Yuzhou, dutifully make some money during this difficult time, and then spend the rest of his life in a beautiful place.
After all, Bai Ruanruan is the protagonist who captivates everyone's heart.
No one who sees him can escape his charm.
His career-obsessed parents returned to family life for him, his doting older brother, a traditional patriarch, doted on him, and his unambitious second brother dedicated himself to his career.
Later, the Grand Slam Best Actor winner, Gong Xijuan, Xi Juan his pedestal for him, and the villain Huo Yuzhou went mad for him.
He was the most dazzling heartthrob in the crowd, a figure who radiated warmth and divine light.
Nan Qing was perfectly aware of this.
He was fully aware of everything and clearly understood the entire plot.
He was merely an insignificant, vicious cannon fodder, unable to even control his own fate, let alone contend with Bai Ruanruan, who was favored by destiny.
But Huo Yuzhou was too good to him.
Even if it's just to return the favor, he should help Huo Yuzhou get rid of Bai Ruanruan, that White Lotus, manipulative woman.
Under the lamplight, the boy's eyelashes fluttered slightly as he quickly typed and sent a message.
" White Lotus, stay away from Huo Yuzhou!"
"If you dare to make a move on him, I won't let you get away with it!"
Since he's already been reduced to a vicious cannon fodder.
Why not be even more wicked and break up Huo Yuzhou and Bai Ruanruan?