Chapter 49 Love Rival (Contains 1000 Nutrient Solution Extra) Real...
Shi Shang blinked in confusion, not understanding when his sexual orientation was exposed.
After a while, he closed the card, lowered his eyelashes shyly, and said softly, "Senior Liu, stop joking. I don't have a boyfriend."
Liu Yu pinched his face and chuckled, "Isn't that perfect?"
"There will be many high-quality male guests there. Our Xiao Shang is so cute, maybe she can find her ideal partner."
He was just watching the fun and didn't mind the trouble. With Old Lu's method of boiling the frog in warm water, when would Xiao Shichang finally come to his senses?
He meant well, adding fuel to the fire.
Liu Yu's words automatically filtered through Shi Shang's mind. There were a lot of high-quality foods at the birthday party.
Shi Shang scratched the edge of the card with her fingertips, feeling a little hesitant.
Because he had fainted after falling ill in the swimming pool before, he had an additional resistance to places with many boys.
He was about to back out and was about to refuse when Lu Tinghe's face suddenly appeared in his mind.
The thought that her favorite food would one day fall in love was like a thorn that pierced Shi Shang's heart.
The words of rejection kept turning around in my mouth, but I couldn't say them.
Shi Shang wondered if he was a little too dependent on Lu Tinghe.
If Lu Tinghe really falls in love one day and his allergies are not cured, he will starve to death.
Perhaps he should try to find other food reserves.
Even if there is nothing in University A, there are so many humans in this world. It is impossible that Lu Tinghe is the only one who can feed him.
Shi Shang's brows tightened and then relaxed, and she finally convinced herself in her heart.
Seeing the expression on Shi Shang's face constantly changing, Liu Yu couldn't help laughing and said, "Don't worry, Shi Shang, I don't like trouble."
"Those who come here are close friends. They are all easy to get along with and no one wears evening gowns or black suits."
Shi Shang shook her head and smiled: "It's okay, senior. I was just thinking, can I bring my classmates with me?"
Liu Yu raised her eyebrows slightly, patted his shoulder, and the smile in her eyes grew deeper: "Of course."
Before class the next day, Shi Shang told Lin Zhuoran about the birthday party.
Lin Zhuoran's eyes lit up, and he put his arm around Shi Shang's shoulders, "Our Shang Shang has really made it big. She even got invited to Senior Liu's birthday party."
"Of course I'm going. Maybe I can even run into an artist from Liu's company!"
Shi Shang was curious: "Of course, doesn't your family have a business partnership with Senior Liu?"
Lin Zhuoran scratched his head sheepishly. "It's called cooperation, but it's really just 'poverty alleviation'. They're such a big group, and they think highly of our family. We're really lucky."
Even among wealthy families, internal ranks must be divided into first, second, and third levels.
Although Lin Zhuoran was a native of Beijing and his parents both owned companies, his family was considered wealthy. However, compared to a large family with a deep foundation like the Liu family, he was nothing.
The Liu and Wu families are slightly inferior to the Lu family.
It is precisely because of this that if Lu Tinghe wants to bring down the Zhou family, it is as simple as moving his little finger or sprinkling some water.
However, within just one week, the Zhou family was removed from the circle of wealthy families in Beijing. Zhou Haoyu did not even have the chance to appeal and was directly detained to serve his sentence.
He left no room for maneuver and hit the target with every strike. Without leaking any information beforehand, it was indeed in line with the Lu family heir's swift and decisive style.
Before class started, Lin Zhuoran explained the gossip about wealthy families to his friends.
So-and-so sets up a persona as a loving woman, but actually has a bunch of illegitimate children behind the scenes; so-and-so appears on a variety show with his arranged marriage wife, acting affectionate in front of the media, but secretly they have their own affairs, and their marriage has long been in tatters.
Shi Shang was shocked and her eyes were opened.
It turns out that the private lives of the wealthy in the human world are just as chaotic as those of the demons in hell (°ロ°).
After class, the two went to a nearby shopping mall to choose gifts.
On the day of Liu Yu's birthday party, Shi Shang went to work part-time at a coffee shop first. When he got off work, Lin Zhuoran's driver was already downstairs in the mall.
The two took a car to their destination, and when they arrived they found that the dinner was held on a private cruise ship.
The cruise ship was docked at the port. On the silver-white bow on both sides of the bow, there was a big golden "Willow" character sprayed on it. There were at least five layers of plywood, and waiters in black and white tuxedos were shuttling back and forth on it.
Lin Zhuoran looked up at the huge ship in front of him, stretched his neck and looked up, but he couldn't see the top of the cruise ship clearly.
He couldn't help but smack his lips and exclaimed, "Shangshang, we are going to see the world this time."
"When I was little, I was ignorant and kept pestering my mother to buy me a yacht. I wouldn't go home unless she bought me one. Later, she couldn't help it and slapped me in the face."
"Roughly speaking, this cruise ship is worth at least this much." He secretly gestured to Shi Shang with the number "nine".
Shi Shang took a deep breath and nodded, agreeing with it.
At the boarding gate, Shi Shang presented the invitation letter. The waiter smiled and gestured towards them, "Dear guests, please come this way."
The waiter led them into the cabin. As soon as their feet stepped on the red carpet, warm spring air immediately rushed towards Shi Shang.
The two men took off their coats and immediately a waiter came over, took their personal belongings and took them to the locker room for storage.
The interior cabin was very large, with corridors stretching as far as the eye could see. The waiter led the way and introduced the surrounding entertainment facilities to them.
Audio-visual room, billiard room, gym, heated swimming pool, diving chamber...
Shi Shang's eyes had gradually turned from shock at the beginning to numbness.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, they finally reached the end of the corridor. The waiter led them into the banquet hall, bowed and said goodbye with a smile.
There were two handsome doormen waiting at the door. They smiled and nodded, then opened the glass door.
The banquet hall is surprisingly large, like a small built-in square.
Several crystal chandeliers hung from the dome, casting a dazzling golden light. Floor-to-ceiling windows flanked the hall, revealing the golden sea below.
The guests gathered in twos and threes, holding their glasses and chatting and laughing. They were all dressed neatly in casual clothes, not exaggerated.
The elegant fragrance of flowers floated in her nose. Shi Shang looked around but did not see Lu Tinghe and Wu Fangyue.
But the people who came were all very young, and some of them were seniors who were stationed at the official website of University A. Shi Shang immediately felt much more relaxed.
The two found Liu Yu in the center of the crowd. The handsome young man was wearing a pink shirt and was sitting on the sofa talking to someone.
He seemed to have just drunk some wine, his eyes were moist and his cheeks were slightly drunk.
Shi Shang introduced Lin Zhuoran to Liu Yu, presented the gift with both hands, and said in a soft voice, "Senior Liu, happy birthday! This is our gift."
"Oh, don't be so polite. The fact that you two little cuties are here is already the greatest gift." Liu Yuyan smiled, took their bags, and winked at each of them.
The three of them chatted for a while, and then a new guest came up to talk to Liu Yu.
Seeing this, Shi Shang and Lin Zhuoran tactfully said goodbye and went to the rest area next to them.
Dinner is served in a cold buffet style. Many high-legged silver plates are placed on the marble table in order, covered with several layers of crushed ice to keep the ingredients in the freshest condition.
There was a dazzling array of food, and the aroma filled Shi Shang's nose, even arousing the gluttony in her stomach.
Lin Zhuoran came up quietly, "Shang Shang, this salmon looks delicious. And the lobster and king crab, let's take some too..."
The two of them were like two mice that fell into a rice jar and reaped a rich harvest.
She gracefully took three small plates of food, walked to the adjacent dining area, and found a white round table in the corner to enjoy her meal.
Halfway through his meal, Lin Zhuoran suddenly clutched his stomach, his face wrinkled into a ball, and he said weakly, "Damn it! I shouldn't have eaten that milkshake. My stomach hurts so much."
Shi Shang immediately looked over with concern, "Ran Ran, are you okay? Do you want to go to the hospital?"
Lin Zhuoran stood up and waved at him: "No, no, I'll go over there to take care of it, Shang Shang, you eat first."
"Okay, I'll wait for you here."
"If you really feel uncomfortable, let's go to the hospital. It's okay." Shi Shang was still a little worried and whispered.
"It's really okay, don't worry about me." Lin Zhuoran gave him a comforting smile and disappeared in a flash.
Her friend went to the bathroom. Shi Shang was only half full and had no appetite to continue eating. She simply put down her knife and fork, supported her face with her hands, and secretly observed her surroundings.
I just took a quick glance, but now I look carefully and see that there are indeed many high-quality male guests in the banquet hall, just as Senior Liu had learned.
Shi Shang looked around and saw that there were probably many people from the entertainment industry among the guests. They were all handsome men and beautiful women with eye-catching looks. They all had long legs, which raised the average height of the people in the banquet hall.
Thinking back to the waiters she had seen along the way, Shi Shang secretly complained that it was probably not only Andy who was obsessed with looks, but also Senior Liu.
With so many handsome male guests in the venue, Shi Shang unconsciously compared them with Lu Tinghe.
Those who are taller than Lu Tinghe are not as good-looking; those who are more handsome than Lu Tinghe do not have such good body proportions. Even with high-heeled shoes, they are only 1.82 meters tall. I can’t imagine how tall they actually are.
I finally found someone with decent looks and figure, but her behavior is very frivolous and it is obvious that she has had many casual romances.
After spending a long time with Lu Tinghe, Shi Shang's threshold has been raised.
None of them can compare to his SSS, he thought glumly.
He dabbed the spoon in the cream of mushroom soup twice, but he was not in the mood to eat. His eyes, which were roaming around the venue, unconsciously turned to the cold food area again.
My eyes glanced at the dessert table and saw only the last piece of mango cake left on the high-legged tray.
Shi Shang's dull eyes brightened up. After eating so much salty food, her mouth was craving for something sweet.
There's only one piece left. If you miss it, it might be gone. Go get it and eat it with Ranran later.
Thinking of this, Shi Shang stood up from her seat and walked towards the dessert table.
He picked up a silver tray, holding the tongs in his hand, and was about to move towards the mango cake when his arm accidentally touched a warm piece.
"Sorry." Shi Shang realized that she had bumped into someone and quickly took a few steps back and apologized in a hurry.
"It's okay, it's not your fault, I just wasn't paying attention."
The speaker's voice was clear and melodious, like spring water hitting rock, without a trace of anger.
Shi Shang subconsciously looked up and saw the person next to her was tall and straight. He was wearing a casual suit, which was considered very formal attire in the venue.
Looking up, I saw that the other person was not very old, with clear features and a polite smile on his lips, and he had a scholarly air as gentle as jade.
Seeing his appearance clearly, Shi Shang's eyes widened a little and asked in surprise: "You are... Lin Yuelang?"
Shi Shang originally didn't know much about the human entertainment industry.
I was able to recognize him because Lin Zhuoran has been following a new costume drama recently and was completely fascinated by the male lead in it.
She watched it during class and after class, and kept telling Shi Shang how handsome the male lead was and how gentlemanly he was.
Over time, Shi Shang's ears became calloused from listening so often that she naturally remembered the person's appearance and name.
Looking at him today, he does have a gentle temperament as his name suggests.
Lin Yuelang was taken aback when he saw Shi Shang's face clearly. His smile deepened and he said softly, "Hello, I'm Lin Yuelang. Are you the new artist signed by Liu Yu Company?"
He had a reason to ask this. At today's birthday party, Liu Yu's company had several popular artists to warm up the boss.
"No," Shi Shang shook her head and said, "I'm Senior Liu's junior."
"So you're also a student at A?" Lin Yuelang curled his eyes. "That's impressive."
Shi Shang hesitated, "No."
He is a special recruit for succubus and does not take up a human quota.
If he wanted to pass the human exam to get into the university, with his poor level, he would never be able to reach the threshold of University A.
Lin Yuelang lowered his eyes, his voice tinged with regret, "My dream school was University A, but unfortunately my scores weren't good enough, so I didn't get in. During my college years, I was lucky enough to go to University A for an exchange program."
Shi Shang knew that he was being modest, and Lin Zhuoran had often explained to him his academic background.
He is a master's graduate from a university next door to University A. During his studies, he was discovered by a scout and cast in a movie. His first film became an instant hit and he has been receiving many acting offers since then. This year, he has a chance to win the Best Actor award.
Even so, his studies were not affected and he was admitted to graduate school with excellent grades. It was simply a blessing from heaven.
Lin Yuelang's tone was a little nostalgic. "I remember the food in the junior cafeteria of A University was the best. I wonder if the sugar-roasted chestnut stall on the second floor is still there."
"Is this the shop opened by Old Lady Chen? It's still there." Shi Shang was a little surprised. She didn't expect that such a big star could be so down-to-earth.
"That's great! I'll definitely go back and try it when I have time." Lin Yuelang couldn't help but smile. "Grandma Chen's shop has been open for more than ten years."
"Her chestnuts and roasted sweet potatoes are very good, soft, sticky and sweet. You can try them, you won't be disappointed."
Shi Shang's eyes sparkled, and she became interested: "So that store has been open for so long, I'll try it next time."
Lin Yuelang nodded with a smile, and took the opportunity to bring up another matter, "Are the begonias in front of Yifu Building still blooming?"
The young man spoke elegantly and gracefully, and he knew just the right amount of conversation, which unknowingly aroused Shi Shang's desire to talk.
The atmosphere was just right when the two of them were chatting, and suddenly there was a loud noise at the entrance of the venue.
Shi Shang looked in the direction of the sound.
Lu Tinghe and Wu Fangyue entered the banquet hall one after another and quickly became the visual focus of the venue. Shi Shang's eyes were also fixed on the former.
The man had a straight figure and deep, three-dimensional facial features. He was wearing a silver-gray windbreaker today with a thin black sweater underneath.
The sweater fabric is close-fitting, and the tight waist and abdomen support a clear outline, showing off the perfect figure with broad shoulders and narrow waist.
The young man, striding with his long legs and a swift pace, quickly entered the center of the banquet hall. Like the moon surrounded by stars, a large crowd quickly gathered around him.
But he was always the center of attention, chatting with them with ease, and the noble aura of a natural superior naturally revealed.
His thin lips were slightly curved, and the frameless glasses on his nose shone faintly, giving him a sense of elegance and abstinence as an elite.
It is a completely different image from the usual gentle young man.
So handsome!
As expected, he is the best SSS.
Compared with the dazzling light of the sun, the bright brilliance of the pearl suddenly became dim and insignificant.
Shi Shang's eyes were blazing and astonishingly bright, and she admired without restraint.
Perhaps his gaze was too naked, Lu Tinghe raised his eyelids and looked over here as if inadvertently!
When Shi Shang met those dark brown eyes, her heart skipped a beat, a chill ran down her back, and the hairs all over her body stood up.
As if she had done something bad and was caught red-handed, Shi Shang reacted quickly, lowered her head, and quickly looked away.
Lin Yuelang followed the boy's gaze, but unexpectedly their eyes met Lu Tinghe's in mid-air.
The man suppressed his smile and looked at her expressionlessly, but the sharpness and coldness in his eyes could not be hidden.
His deep brows were drawn down, his thin lips were tightly pursed, and he exuded an unexpected chill.
Their eyes met briefly, then quickly separated.
Lin Yuelang withdrew his gaze as if nothing had happened, raised the champagne in his hand and took a sip.
He raised his lips with interest and smiled faintly, "So it's Mr. Lu. I heard he's also a student of your school. He's very young and promising."
"Times are changing rapidly. Soon, their world will be theirs." He glanced at the three people gathered together and sighed.
"No, Mr. Lin is also a young talent." Shi Shang forced a smile and answered absentmindedly.
Lin Yuelang started talking about school again, but Shi Shang was not in the mood to continue listening. He tried hard to concentrate, but the disconnected thoughts in his mind were difficult to connect.
His peripheral vision was always out of control, and he would secretly glance at Lu Tinghe.
Can't!
When she turned her head towards Lu Tinghe again, Shi Shang interrupted her hastily and forcibly suppressed the thoughts in her mind.
You said you wanted to find food reserves, but why are you still so concerned about Lu Tinghe?
Shi Shang wrinkled her nose in annoyance and glanced at the gentle young man in front of her. He had a decent appearance and a decent figure, and he gave people a very comfortable feeling.
Otherwise, just give it a try?
Just a little bit, shouldn't cause allergies.
After thinking for a moment, Shi Shang slowly extended a tentacles to eat.
Surprisingly, he had no allergic-like adverse reactions.
He looked up at Lin Yuelang, who looked back at him gently.
His eyes are like clear springs, and his soul is clear and pure, without the stench of alcohol, sex and lust. He is a gentle gentleman who is consistent in appearance and heart.
But... it was too clean, as bland as boiled water, and it didn't arouse his appetite at all.
Lin Yuelang noticed his gaze and asked slowly, "What's wrong?"
"It's okay. Maybe the air conditioning in the room is a little high, so I want to go out for some fresh air." Shi Shang forced a smile.
The tentacles of food accidentally turned a corner, and the mixed stench of souls in the banquet hall was also drawn up, and a feeling of nausea suddenly surged in my heart.
He took a deep breath to suppress the feeling of nausea, but his chest still felt a little stuffy and filled with resentment.
Lin Yuelang frowned and asked considerately, "Do you need me to accompany you?"
"No, no, I'm fine alone." Worried that he would follow her, Shi Shang quickly waved her hand and moved towards the door stealthily, like a crab.
Seeing this, Lin Yuelang politely stopped talking and said, "Well, the wind on the deck might be a bit strong, be careful not to catch a cold."
"Okay." Shi Shang smiled awkwardly but politely and said goodbye to Lin Yuelang.
Lin Zhuoran had not come back yet. He took out his cell phone, sent a message to his friend, and walked out without looking back.
On the other side, three people watched the young man leave the banquet hall.
Liu Yu shook the glass in his hand, looking excited as if he was going to enjoy a good show.
He curled his lips and added fuel to the fire, "I've said it before, our Xiao Shang is so cute, if someone doesn't hurry up and take action, sooner or later someone will see how good he is."
Lu Tinghe opened his eyelids, his eyes seemed to be frozen, he glanced at him coldly, and uttered a few words with his thin lips: "Isn't it all thanks to you?"
They all saw Shi Shang and Lin Yuelang having a very pleasant conversation just now.
The young man has clear features and the boy has delicate looks. The two of them are talking and laughing happily, and to outsiders, they seem to be a good match.
Of course, real gentleness and cultivation can win people's hearts more than fake ones.
Liu Yu felt a chill in her heart when he stared at her. She quickly looked away and raised her goblet to take a sip as a cover-up.
"I, I did that because you were progressing too slowly, and I did it for your own good..." He felt more and more guilty as he spoke, and at the end he closed his eyes, not even believing himself.
Lu Tinghe ignored him, opened an app on his phone, glanced down, put the phone back in his bag, and walked out.
As soon as Lu Tinghe left, Wu Fangyue burst into laughter: "Why are you messing with Old Lu for no reason? Be careful or he'll uproot you, the light bulb, and you'll have nowhere to cry."
Liu Yu crossed her arms and snorted coldly, "Who told him to deliberately send me away last time and introduce me to a business deal that I couldn't handle? I actually trusted him."
"Besides, I'm obviously helping him," he glanced at Wu Fangyue, shook his head, and added seriously, "A moderate sense of crisis is conducive to the development of relationships. A lonely person like you will never understand!"
"I don't understand," Wu Fangyue said gravely, raising his glass and clinking it with his. "I only know that someone is going to be in trouble."
He said meaningfully, "Our Boss Liu had better start praying now. The photos from Wumang Mountain from last time will be of some use, so that Old Six will let you go."
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