A playful expression flashed across Ye Chen's face.
"Otherwise, I..."
Before he could finish speaking, Tang Yilan patted her chest like a little boy and said, "It's okay, it's okay, I can manage on my own! You...you can go back without worry!"
After saying that, she turned around and disappeared into the brightly lit, bustling area.
Her expression darkened as she turned away.
Whether it was her imagination or not, she thought she saw a hint of concern in the man's eyes...
Was the sentence he didn't finish saying meant he wanted to take her home and be her bodyguard?
That's impossible.
Tang Yilan shook her head vigorously, desperately telling herself to stay awake.
It was so difficult to slowly pull him out of my heart; I can't put him back in.
She knew he was a man of deep affection, and that Cheng Xuerou was probably the only one in his heart.
Tang Yilan gave a wry smile and continued drinking and singing with Wenwen and the others.
Laughter could be heard from the bar from time to time.
The female celebrities are all talented singers and dancers, turning this place into a large-scale variety show venue.
However, no matter how large a variety show is, it's probably impossible to invite so many big names at the same time.
Ye Chen smiled slightly. Tang Yilan was indeed very influential, and her strong appeal came from her unique personal charm.
Undeniably, some people are born with a halo.
Ye Chen found an empty seat and sat down.
The two bartenders whispered for a while, probably recognizing him as the famous lawyer who had made great contributions to the Huo family, and then poured him a Long Island Iced Tea.
"I'm sorry, Attorney Ye," the handsome young man said somewhat embarrassedly, "this place was booked out today, and this is all that's left."
Ye Chen smiled, took it, and sipped it lightly.
"Was Attorney Ye also invited by Director Tang?"
"Oh, no," Ye Chen replied softly. "Will waiting for her here be in your way?"
"Of course it's fine, just don't take pictures!"
Ye Chen nodded.
As he drank, he glanced at Tang Yilan in the crowd, his vision blurring as his thoughts drifted back to the days of wearing white shirts and school uniforms.
Back then, Tang Yilan... didn't seem to be so boyish.
She was inconspicuous in class at that time, but she was the gentle and lovely type. She had delicate features, long flowing hair, and her clean white shirt was always ironed perfectly. Her desk was also the tidiest in the class.
In short, back then she was the perfect child—quiet, obedient, and academically excellent.
Her parents must have saved the galaxy in their past lives.
Ye Chen laughed and downed his Long Island Iced Tea in one gulp.
She and Tang Yilan didn't interact much when they were in school, and he thought he had forgotten about it, but at this moment, those past memories clearly resurfaced before his eyes.
I remember there was a time when he had a strong rebellious attitude towards studying. He would sneak out of the school gate with Bai Jingyuan every day to play wildly. Once, they were caught red-handed by the dean of academic affairs.
The academic affairs director severely reprimanded them and punished them by making them copy the school rules and motto one hundred times.
Bai Jingyuan, being rather simple-minded, actually went to the administration office to copy it.
Ye Chen returned to his dormitory in a sullen mood and slept for an afternoon. When he woke up, he found a stack of papers stuffed under the door, all of which were copied school rules and mottoes.
The neat handwriting reflects the person's character...
Suddenly, a song came on, an old song about unrequited love. The lyrics were very poignant, and the female singer's performance was heartbreaking.
Ye Chen's memories came to an abrupt end. He ordered another drink from the bartender and gulped it down.
His gaze used to always follow Cheng Xuerou, but he forgot to turn around and look at the person who stood silently behind him.
"Hey handsome, you really didn't leave?"
Wenwen was wrapped in a beautiful purple fur shawl, and the silver slip dress underneath sparkled, making her look radiant.
Ye Chen raised his glass, nodded politely in acknowledgment, and wore a gentle smile.
Wenwen looked him up and down, then suddenly burst into a hearty laugh.
Ye Chen was taken aback. "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing, nothing..." Wenwen calmed herself down. "I just suddenly understood why Tang Yilan likes you so much! Hey... with your refined yet roguish look, you're actually quite lovable!"
"..." Ye Chen didn't know whether he should laugh or not.
In fact, what Wenwen said was quite true. Although he was still a step behind Huo Zhixing, he and Huo Zhixing were different types.
What makes Master Huo so intimidating is his imposing aura and his handsome, unapproachable face.
Ye Chen is more approachable. Compared to Huo Zhixing's sharp features, he has much softer lines. As a renowned lawyer, he naturally exudes a learned and intellectual air, and his every move is elegant and gentlemanly.
It's hard for any woman not to be tempted by such a rare beauty!
"Sigh," Wenwen sighed regretfully, "If it weren't for Tang Yilan, I would have snatched you away long ago... You're in my palm, don't even think about escaping! You really are the perfect man for me!"
"This..." Ye Chen smiled awkwardly.
etc!
What did she just say? For Tang Yilan's sake?
Ye Chen's heart suddenly pounded violently, as if he had missed a beat, and even his breath caught in his throat slightly.
"Handsome Ye, you really don't have any feelings at all?" Wenwen looked at him like he was an alien. "Tang Yilan's feelings for you are as clear as day and night! You...you were protecting that bitch Cheng Xuerou all along, you're simply..."
He sighed softly.
Fortunately, Ye Chen has a face that makes people's values follow their facial features.
Otherwise, she really would have gone up and scratched him!
Ye Chen felt a mix of emotions, unable to describe his feelings for a moment. "You mean... Yi Lan, what about me...?"
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