Nan Qing was completely baffled.
Why is he here again?
He now reasonably suspects that Xi Juan's constant Xi Juan with Huo Yuzhou in the original storyline might not be because of the protagonist Bai Ruanruan.
With Xi Juan always seeming to come up and pick a fight, anyone who didn't know better would think he had a crush on Huo Yuzhou.
Xi Juan finished speaking, Huo Yuzhou's narrow eyes swept over him, his voice light and airy.
"You don't need to be jealous; he's not talking to you about it."
Xi Juan's smile froze on his face.
But the usually stern and handsome man leaned back in his chair, his long, muscular arm draped over Nan Qing's back.
From Xi Juan's perspective, it looked as if he was holding Nan Qing in his arms.
The voice was also indifferent, carrying a cool nonchalance.
" Mr. Xi seems to really enjoy talking about work."
"In that case, we can invite Mr. Xi. Qingqing to sing a song at our engagement party to liven things up, and we will pay him the highest fee in the industry."
Xi Juan's stiff expression hadn't faded yet; he looked exactly like a dog that had just been kicked while walking down the street, with a certain bewilderment on his face.
"An engagement party? You two are getting engaged?"
His gaze fell on Huo Yuzhou's face, but his rival's expression was too calm, and he couldn't see anything, so he had to change his gaze to look at Nan Qing.
Nan Qing tried her best to hide the trembling in her eyes, her heart even more bewildered than Xi Juan's.
What? Who's engaged? Him and Huo Yuzhou?
When did this happen?
How could he not know!
However, meeting the eyes of the Xi Juan, he subconsciously cooperated with Huo Yuzhou, calmly nodding.
"Um."
Xi Juan's heart skipped a few beats, and he gripped the glass of wine and gulped it down.
He was a little choked by the wine, and his brow furrowed slightly. He quickly regained his senses, but this time he looked towards Gu Xingchen.
" Young Master Gu, you sent me this invitation to the party just to let me know about this, so I'll be more sensible?"
Gu Xingchen shrugged and raised his glass to him, a smile on his handsome face.
"What are you saying? We sparred a bit on Mount Pingqiao last time, and I didn't hold back, causing the great movie star to get injured. I'm just feeling guilty and wanted to invite you over to apologize."
"But it doesn't sound like it's affected Mr. Xi's work schedule. What kind of work are you referring to on the film set?"
Gu Xingchen seemed quite interested.
Xi Juan raised his glass to him and smiled.
The two of them were laughing more brightly than the other, but Nan Qing felt that there was a constant crackling and sparks flying between them, like blades clashing.
"Since the young master is so interested in my job arrangements, he shouldn't be the one to find out everything and then ruin my job."
He was clearly looking at Gu Xingchen, but his words were subtly directed at Huo Yuzhou.
"After all, you guys are very good at doing this."
Gu Xingchen smiled and did not refute.
"I can understand President Huo did this. Who told you to go out of your way to become a mistress? She's doing it to protect her love."
"But I don't have any love to protect. If I'm targeting you, it's purely out of kindness, to stop you from being pathetic."
Xi Juan tugged at the corner of his lips and looked at Huo Yuzhou.
"That's all in the past. At least for now, I haven't shown any intention of pursuing Qingqing."
" Mr. Huo being so persistent because he knows he's getting old and losing his looks, and therefore lacks confidence, so he's taking precautions in advance?"
Nan Qing was caught between the two of them, feeling like her head was about to explode.
He even began to admire Bai Ruanruan, the protagonist of the original storyline. These two always met, and every time they did, they either fought, exchanged sarcastic remarks, or were at each other's throats like they were about to start a fight at any moment. How did Bai Ruanruan manage to deal with all of this?
And these two, don't they get tired?
Before Nan Qing could finish his internal monologue, a deep gaze fell upon his face.
Nan Qing had a bad feeling; Huo Yuzhou was probably about to cause trouble.
Sure enough, Huo Yuzhou sighed the next second, as if he were very hurt.
" Baby, he's not wrong. I am indeed seven years older than you, and I'm getting old and my looks are fading."
The narrow corners of his eyes droop slightly, and long, straight raven feathers cast large patches of shadow beneath them.
Despite being a powerful villain who can control everything, this deliberate display of vulnerability somehow evokes a sense of fragility.
I'm speechless. He's the one who should be in the entertainment industry!
Their gazes met in the rich aroma of wine, Nan Qing instantly understood the other's intention.
He pursed his full lips, then leaned forward with practiced ease, cupping Huo Yuzhou's face in his long, slender hands, his voice soft and sweet.
No, everyone else is just average in my eyes.
The scent of wine brushed against Huo Yuzhou's lips, and his fair face shone brightly under the light, as if it were glowing.
Even the kitten's wet, kitten-like eyes seemed to speak volumes; its emotional voice spoke slowly, word by word:
" Huo Yuzhou, you're the best looking."
The handsome man, whose face was being cupped in his hands, trembled twice, his eyelashes concealing the chaotic emotions in his eyes caused by his racing heartbeat.
However, his sweetheart was even more engrossed in the role than he was, not even giving him time to react.
The next moment, a faint rose scent filled the air. Nan Qing cupped his face and quickly kissed him.
In the bustling reception room, in front of the main hall filled with guests.
In front of everyone, she gently kissed his lips.
Huo Yuzhou's apple bobbed rapidly as he looked at the face that was gradually turning pink with embarrassment.
Lips shaped like flower petals are also beautiful; lips moistened with red wine look as if they've been stained with crushed rose juice, soft and tender, radiating a glistening, alluring sensuality.
It would incite the violent desires of a man like him.
If you want to get it dirty, kiss it until it's ruined.
Huo Yuzhou instinctively put his arm around him, pressed the back of his head, and forcefully and domineeringly pulled that excessively handsome face into his embrace.
Don't let anyone see it.
Suppressing the tingling itch in his heart, Huo Yuzhou stroked the soft hair of the person in his arms, his dark eyes fixed on Xi Juan.
Looking at his rival across from him, whose face was pale and lifeless, Huo Yuzhou subtly tugged at the corner of his lips.
This overconfident fool isn't entirely without merit.
Perhaps, he should allow Xi Juan to seek death within reasonable limits.
After all, it seems that his Baby might not kiss his lips next time.
Huo Yuzhou's lips curved slightly, and his mood suddenly improved.
He poured wine for himself and Gu Xingchen using a decanter, his deep voice carrying a hint of pleasure.
"Does Mr. Xi have any expertise in wine?"
Xi Juan's lips trembled slightly, still immersed in the powerful impact of the scene just now.
But before he could answer, Huo Yuzhou spoke again in a calm voice.
"The year 1999, at the turn of the century, is known as the inaugural year of Bordeaux's weather response. That year, the spring was smooth, everything was as usual, and the ripe vines were about to enter a new stage, but the hot and sunny summer was hit by torrential rains and hail, causing heavy losses to many vineyards."
" Mr. Xi, sometimes a person's experiences are more exciting than the weather in Bordeaux in 1999."
Xi Juan's eyes held a hint of hurt, and he gave a somewhat unnatural sneer.
"What, are you threatening me again?"
Huo Yuzhou didn't speak, but someone rushed in from outside and stood beside them.
" Mr. Xi, there's someone outside claiming to be your cousin. He says something happened at home and he can't reach you."
Xi Juan frowned. "What's the rush?"
The other party hesitated for a second.
"Your mother's lover came to our door, beat up your father, and claimed that they were truly in love, demanding that your father abdicate and step down..."
Huo Yuzhou smiled slightly, his expression unchanged as he drank his wine.
Gu Xingchen laughed out loud.
"Hahaha, Xi Juan, Xi Juan, don't be angry!"
"You said it yourself: the one who isn't loved is the mistress!"