"I wouldn't have ridden in your car if I knew it was yours."
After saying that, Shen Xingcan opened the car door, intending to change cars to sit in.
But just as his hand touched the car door, he heard his second brother speak again, "Sit in the back; it'll be too obvious if only we sit there."
Shen Xingcan: "..."
Even though she really wanted to give his second brother the middle finger, Shen Xingcan still did as he was told, opened the car door, and sat in the back seat.
[Huh? Why did you change seats again?]
[Sitting in the passenger seat makes it inconvenient to get close to her husband, right?]
Shen Xingcan got out of the car and saw Shu Yan walk past her.
So he said enthusiastically, "The passenger seat here is empty, Brother Shu Yan, you can sit here."
Shu Yan hesitated slightly, but finally nodded. "Okay."
Shen Xingcan sat in the back row, and soon after he sat down, Xie Linchuan sat down next to him.
Soon, the staff secured the live-streaming equipment inside the four people's car.
Shen Xingcan looked at Xie Linchuan next to her unhappily. "Netizens will definitely say that I deliberately sat in the back row just to stick to you."
Xie Linchuan: "Hmm? Isn't that the truth?"
Shen Xingcan looked at the camera and earnestly clarified, "Of course that's not true. The truth is, I only realized the car belonged to my second brother after I got in. I chose to sit in the back because I didn't want to see his face!"
He usually likes to stick close to Xie Linchuan, that's true, but he really didn't this time! So Shen Xingcan refuses to take the blame!
Nuowente, his tone flat, mocked his younger brother. "Even if you explain, no one will believe you, because everyone knows you just like to cling to Linchuan."
Shen Xingcan angrily retorted, "... Nuowente, you vested interest, shut up!"
Nuowente said calmly, "You're not even calling me 'Second Brother' anymore? Stella, you're being a bit too disrespectful."
Shen Xingcan coldly replied, "Novent, Novent, call me whatever you want. If you're not happy, you can sue me."
[It seems that everyone knows Shen Xingcan likes to cling to her husband.]
Is the second brother a beneficiary? What benefits did he receive?
[... Could it be Shu Yan and my second brother...?]
[Please stop guessing, upstairs. These two are complete strangers, how could there be anything between them?]
Shu Yan listened quietly to the two brothers' verbal sparring.
Nuowente suddenly said, "Tomorrow is the closing day of Fashion Week, and I can't get away. I'll probably be able to go to Provence to see you the day after tomorrow."
Shen Xingcan rudely replied with a single syllable, "Oh."
These words weren't meant for him to hear; a simple "oh" in response is already a sign of brotherly respect.
Shu Yan could tell that the words were meant for him, but he didn't seem inclined to speak. To everyone else, he and Nuowente were not close.
Two people who are not familiar with each other naturally do not need to give any response.
The car drove on and finally arrived at its destination thirty minutes later.
As soon as the car stopped, Shen Xingcan and Xie Linchuan got out of the car first, leading the camera crew.
Soon only Shu Yan and Nuowente were left in the car. Shu Yan unbuckled her seatbelt and tried to get out, but Nuowente locked the doors.
Nuowente suddenly spoke in a flat, emotionless voice. "You're avoiding me."
Before this, the two hadn't seen each other for a while; one was preparing for Fashion Week, and the other was holding a concert in China.
This time, Nuowente thought he would have a chance to spend time alone with Shu Yan, but the production crew stayed at his house for a day and a night, and he still couldn't find any opportunity to be alone with Shu Yan.
He wanted Shu Yan to stay in his room, but Shu Yan refused, citing inconvenience due to filming the program.
Shu Yan: "... I'm not avoiding you. The show is being broadcast live, and if I don't go down now, I'll attract a lot of attention."
Nuowente's icy blue eyes stared intently at Shu Yan: "Kiss me, kiss me and I'll let you go."
Shu Yan sighed inwardly, but still leaned in and kissed the other person's lips.
Nuowente held Shu Yan's head and deepened the kiss.
Shu Yan sadly discovered that his deliberate attempts to abstain and distance himself crumbled under this kiss.
He knew exactly what kind of person she was, and he also knew perfectly well that the other person didn't love him...
But his heart would still race at the thought of a kiss from her...
Why love him so much?
Why love someone even when you know it's impossible?
The kiss didn't last long; soon, Nuowente released Shu Yan.
He kissed away Shu Yan's tears and gently coaxed her, "I can come to see you the day after tomorrow, okay? You can tell Xingcan if you need anything."
That sly little devil clearly already knew about their relationship.
-
The afterglow of the setting sun casts a shimmering golden glow on the Seine River, and the lights on both banks gradually come on.
Looking out from the embankment, a tall, pure white cruise ship rests quietly on the water.
The cruise ship has six decks, with a clean and distinct outline. It is not overly decorated, but its luxury is visible to the naked eye. The top deck is an open-air garden, from which only faint outlines of grass and trees can be seen.
At the pointed bow is a golden eagle with outstretched wings, a golden eagle emblem exclusively used by the main branch of the Konoh Family.
Song Tiantian exclaimed, "What a luxurious cruise ship! What a handsome eagle!"
Ye Ran also sighed, "Compared to this cruise ship in front of us, the one we rode on back home is nothing."
Lin Cen: "So beautiful! Luckily, I brought a lot of dresses with me for the photoshoot at Xingcan's house. If I hadn't dressed well, I feel like I wouldn't have dared to get on the boat."
Holy crap, that's fucking awesome!
[Let's be civilized, not talk about Mom. But this cruise ship is so cool, wow!]
[Was this cruise ship rented or did Shen Xingcan own it?]
[It's definitely Shen Xingcan's! Didn't you see that golden eagle? That's the golden eagle emblem only the main branch of the Konoh Family can use. I remember it so clearly because the Konohe patriarch and that other guy saw it during their visit to China. I thought that eagle was fucking cool back then.]
[Shen Xingcan's fans are probably ecstatic right now. If anyone dares to insult Young Master Shen Xingcan again, they can simply reply, "Yes, we are the real Young Master!"]
[@Trump fans, with a wife like this, what more could you want? She's one of a kind in the Chinese entertainment industry.]
[I'm genuinely a little afraid that Shen Xingcan might suddenly come out as gay and retire from the entertainment industry one day, because he really does have a family business to inherit.]
Soon, a group of people disembarked from the cruise ship and walked directly up to Shen Xingcan.
The leader bowed slightly. "Young Master, Young Master Linchuan."
Shen Xingcan responded, then took out a five-euro note and handed it to the butler. "I want to rent this cruise ship for one night."
The butler immediately took the five euro note and said with a smile, "Yes, it's a pleasure to serve you."
Shen Xingcan looked at the director behind the camera. "I didn't abuse my power, you know. I did spend money, five euros!"
The director actually really wanted to film this luxury cruise ship, since the ship itself is visually appealing enough.
But Shen Xingcan's words were so outrageous that he couldn't help but raise his own questions. "Five euros to rent such a large cruise ship?"
Shen Xingcan remained unfazed. "I can rent it, but I'm not sure about others... Let's go, get on the boat."
director. "..."
Jiang Yifeng exclaimed excitedly, "Let's go, let's get on the ship! This is the first time I've ever seen the captain's cruise ship. You haven't seen Zou Xiaolv either, have you?"
Zou Yanshu arrogantly, "This is my third time. The captain took me to Tunisia, Algiers, Istanbul before."
Jiang Yifeng stopped in his tracks, looking at his captain in disbelief. "Captain, you're being unfair! Didn't you say that the worst thing a parent can do is be biased? Why didn't you take me to those places!"
Shen Xingcan coldly replied, "You only come to keep me company during typhoon season every year. I don't want to be shark food."
You can use a cruise ship even if you don't go out to sea, but it won't be as convenient as driving a car.
Jiang Yifeng: "That seems to be true... but I still feel that coming to see you at this time of year has a special sense of ritual."
Shen Xingcan complained, "Is it just like a primary school student's winter and summer vacations?"
Jiang Yifeng stroked his chin. "That's somewhat true, hahaha."
[I rented a cruise ship for five euros for one night. Today I'm a smart Ragdoll cat (*^▽^*)]
[Does he come looking for the team leader every typhoon season? Hahaha.]
[Oh wow, case solved! Every year when Zou Yanshu's IP address changes, it's when he's with his team leader.]
[Why isn't my favorite a member of TS... sob sob.]
Even though Shen Xingcan hadn't revealed her identity before, I think everyone in the industry was well aware of it. Given equal skill levels, those around Shen Xingcan Shen Xingcan definitely have more opportunities.
The boarding ladder was retracted, and the cruise ship gradually sailed away from the riverbank.
After boarding the cruise ship, the group took the elevator to the top deck.
The rooftop private garden has long been woven into a floating green carpet by lush greenery, with white climbing roses and light-colored wisteria climbing all over the gilded flower trellis.
Despite the tall plants, their perfectly positioned angles prevent them from obstructing the view while simultaneously blocking outsiders' gaze.
The scenery on both sides of the river unfolds like a flowing scroll painting as the cruise ship sails along.
The marble table, with its cool, lustrous sheen, made the bone china dishes gleam.
Sturgeon caviar with champagne jelly is crisp and savory; French-style baked lobster is sweet; white truffle lobster soup is tender and rich; steak is juicy and flavorful; and red wine in a crystal goblet is elegant and sophisticated...
Musicians in the flower-covered area played Debussy's " Clair de Lune " against the backdrop of the surrounding flowers, their voices clear and melodious.
Without getting up, you can enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river while sitting in a dining chair. The Eiffel Tower stands majestically on the left bank, while the glass pyramid of the Louvre glitters with a cold light on the right bank, and pedestrians stroll leisurely on both sides.
Looking around, Song Tiantian murmured, "This is so awesome! Only now do I have a real sense of Brother Xingcan's identity."
Shen Xingcan is usually a very easy person to talk to. His overly down-to-earth nature makes it easy for people to overlook what his identity really means.
[Indeed, just looking at Shen Xingcan's usual demeanor, it's really hard to associate him with the young master of a top conglomerate.]
Shen Xingcan looked at Xie Linchuan beside her and said, " Xie Linchuan, don't sit with me. Let's sit separately."
Xie Linchuan didn't object; he was just surprised. "Are you so afraid I'll find out what mischief you're up to?"
Shen Xingcan exploded. "Who's afraid? I already said I didn't intend to do anything bad, this is slander! Do you understand what slander is?!"
Xie Linchuan said calmly, "If you don't, then sit with me. If you don't, then you're just feeling guilty."
Shen Xingcan was successfully provoked. "Fine, I'll sit down!"
Xie Linchuan sat down in the chair.
To show that she had no guilty conscience and no intention of doing anything bad, Shen Xingcan decisively sat down next to Xie Linchuan.
Yes, it's the way you sit, sharing a chair.
Fortunately, the chair was sturdy and did not collapse even with two adult men sitting on it.
A chair that's spacious enough for one person becomes very crowded when two people sit in it.
Shen Xingcan showed no awareness whatsoever of his taking over someone else's spot. He shifted his body and then rudely ordered Xie Linchuan next to him, "Move over a bit, I'm a little cramped."
Xie Linchuan looked at the person next to him. "... If I remember correctly, this should be my chair?"
Shen Xingcan completely switched to unreasonable and argumentative mode. "Then call him and see if he'll answer!"
Xie Linchuan: " Shen Xingcan."
"Um."
"You're a bit of an jerk."
Shen Xingcan's beautiful, smug face was full of pride. "So-so, thank you for the compliment."
Xie Linchuan got up from his chair.
Shen Xingcan was overjoyed. Before he could even make a declaration of his success in taking over someone else's spot, he was suddenly picked up and carried.
Xie Linchuan picked Shen Xingcan up from the chair and carried her horizontally.
[Holy crap, he picked her up?]
[What's so surprising? They've probably slept together many times.]
Shen Xingcan was startled. "... What do you want to do?"
Xie Linchuan looked at the person in his arms. "I want to throw you into the river."
Shen Xingcan paused for a moment, then relaxed nonchalantly. "Go ahead and throw me. Just remember to throw me in a nice pose, I need to get a good shot."
Xie Linchuan was both amused and exasperated, utterly helpless with the little rascal in his arms.
He sat back down in his chair, and placed Shen Xingcan on his lap.
Shen Xingcan: "..."
What a terrible and ambiguous position! He suspected Xie Linchuan had gone mad!
Shen Xingcan struggled for a moment, but couldn't break free, so he lowered his voice and said, "Let me go! We're live streaming!"
Xie Linchuan was puzzled. "Didn't you want to sit in the same chair as me?"
Shen Xingcan gritted her teeth. "But I never intended to use this position!"
Xie Linchuan: "This position is the only comfortable one."
Shen Xingcan said expressionlessly, "The position is comfortable, but my face is uncomfortable!"
On the surface, everyone seems to be watching the musical performance in the distance, but that's precisely what makes it so suspicious.
Xie Linchuan pondered for a moment, Xie Linchuan whispered in Shen Xingcan's ear, " Little Star can bury her face in my arms; that way she won't feel uncomfortable."
Shen Xingcan: "..."
He pinched Xie Linchuan's waist hard.
[So you just grabbed her and put her on your lap like that?]
It's hard to say which of these two is crazier...
[They're whispering? What is it that I can't hear?!]
[ Shen Xingcan's face is so red, hahaha.]
But this had no effect; instead, it made Xie Linchuan chuckle.
Shen Xingcan: "..."
If he doesn't drive Xie Linchuan crazy tonight, he'll take Xie Linchuan's surname from now on!