Was it a self-fulfilling prophecy, or did Yu Xue already know something back then?
Although the rumors were rampant at the time, they hadn't truly settled, and Xue Jingnian had been released. The Xue family was indeed a centipede with many legs. How could Yu Xue be so certain that Xue Qiandai would lose everything?
“Miss Yu, if you think Huo Meiren is with me for money, then is such a man still worthy of your love?” Xue Qiandai suddenly stood up, her words sharp and stern. “You have not only insulted Huo Meiren, but you have also insulted yourself. Miss Yu, rest assured, even if all the women in the world died, Huo Yunchao would not want you, because you are not worthy.”
Xue Qiandai left gracefully, leaving Yu Xue alone, almost turning into a statue of shame and indignation.
Although Xue Qiandai didn't believe a word Yu Xue said, she still couldn't shake off her resentment. Especially those photos; she wished she could tear them all to shreds and erase that memory from Huo Yunchao's mind.
She didn't have the special ability to erase memories, so she invited Rong Xiao to party at the Sanlitun bar street.
Even at this moment, she remembered Huo Meiren's words: she couldn't date her ex-boyfriend or ex-ex-boyfriend. But Rong Xiao could; Rong Xiao liked men.
She thought about the dazzling lights and the alcohol, trying to forget all the complicated things. She ordered a Singapore Sling for Rong Xiao, and a Mojito for herself, which had a very low alcohol content.
She drank one glass, then another, and then she started talking. "Xiao Xiao, everyone says that being in love is a sweet thing, but why do I feel it's so difficult! My boyfriend is always being coveted by other people, and I'm not happy about it."
Rong Xiao touched her cup. "What kind of man is so exceptional that he made my Consort Dai so distraught? Perhaps I could meet him?"
Xue Qiandai chuckled, gulped down another mouthful, her eyes becoming hazy and lustful. "That won't do. What if I find myself another love rival, especially someone as devilish as you, Xiao Xiaoxiao? Why would I want to make myself miserable!"
Rong Xiao openly held her small hand, like a close female friend. "Daifei, actually I like women now, like you."
Xue Qiandai was completely bewildered, listening to this tall tale. Rather than believing Rong Xiao would like women, Xue Qiandai would rather believe pigs could fly. "Stop messing around, I'm annoyed." She raised her glass again, only to find it empty. She loudly proclaimed to the bartender, "Another one! I want 'Love Lei Miwu' for 17 years, this mojito doesn't feel anything."
Rong Xiao gave the bartender a look, holding his Singapore Sling in one hand, "Here, have mine."
Xue Qiandai drooped her ears and stared straight at him, "Do you think I'm drunk? I don't want to drink your saliva!"
Rong Xiao: "..." He clutched his heart. He was actually being disliked! No one had ever dared to dislike him before! "Consort Dai, I'm heartbroken, the kind that can't be comforted, hmph."
Xue Qiandai stroked her hair again, pinching a tuft of hair on her forehead and twirling it with her fingers. "Sweetie, don't be sad. It's enough for me to be sad."
Luckily, Rong Xiao is handsome enough! "Give me a hug, or I'll keep being sad in front of you. If we're both sad, all the happiness in the world will die."
Xue Qiandai was at her wit's end. She hugged Rong Xiao and patted his back like she was comforting a child. Just then, Xue Qiandai's phone rang. She glanced at it and hung up without answering. She wouldn't forgive him, at least not now.
Rong Xiao noticed the phone screen: "A Huo Meiren, is this Consort Dai's perfect boyfriend?" Rong Xiao pressed the answer button.
Hello, who is this?
They kissed knowingly.
There was a pause on the other end of the phone. "I'm Dai Dai's boyfriend. Who are you?"
Rong Xiao let out a hiccup, his stammering barely audible, "Ha, these days there are still people pretending to be someone's boyfriend. I'm the one who's his boyfriend."
"Where are you?" Huo Yunchao's voice was icy, carrying a chill comparable to the Arctic.
"Do you know Fugue? But don't come any closer, I'll take her home in a bit."
The phone went dead; Huo Yunchao had hung up.
Xue Qiandai snatched her phone back, "Why are you using mine? Pretending to be my boyfriend, you're asking for it!"
Rong Xiao narrowed his eyes, his expression wicked and unrestrained, "But you didn't stop me, you like me too, don't you?"
"No way! She can have other admirers, so why can't I have a little fanboy? And he's gay too." Xue Qiandai roughly pinched Rong Xiao's chin and clicked her tongue. "This face of his could probably make my beauty Huo vomit blood."
Rong Xiao wasn't entirely satisfied with his little fanboy's explanation, but considering Xue Qiandai's roundabout way of praising his looks, even though the words were rough, he reluctantly accepted it. "Consort Dai, it's getting late, I'll take you home."
Xue Qiandai gripped the corner of the table, resolutely refusing to leave. "I haven't had enough to drink yet, let's have some more!" Rong Xiao had no choice but to risk his life to keep the woman company.
In a daze, not knowing how much time had passed, a figure appeared beside her. Xue Qiandai climbed up from the table, shielding her eyes with her hand, "Hey, you're blocking the light! Huo... Huo beauty..."
Her voice trembled and slurred.
"Come back with me." Huo Yunchao's face was gloomy and indistinct.
Although Rong Xiao was also quite drunk, the appearance of the incredibly handsome man immediately sobered him up considerably. "Wow, no wonder he made Consort Dai squint like that." Even with his vast experience with men, he found him to be exceptional. That look, that demeanor, that bone structure—it was truly captivating. However, he had a duty today: to be Consort Dai's protector and not let her be bullied. He stopped Huo Yunchao.
"Why should Consort Dai go back with you? She's mine..."
First, he wanted to "take her home," and now he keeps referring to her as Consort Dai. Huo Yunchao's anger flared up instantly, and he raised his fist and punched Rong Xiao in the corner of his eye.
Wow, that's too violent! Xue Qiandai had never seen Huo Yunchao like this before.
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