Chapter 1 Manta Rose: We're Just in a PY Relationship
On June 10th, the biennial TV awards ceremony was held in Hong Kong. Before the awards for celebrity outfits even made it to the trending topics, a group photo had already become a trending topic.
In the group photo, the girl is wearing a Sali Spring/Summer haute couture strapless long dress, with white tulle embroidered with flowers. Her long legs are partially hidden by lace, and only her facial features are visible on her small face. She is slightly raising her chin and keeping a distance of almost a meter from the man next to her.
The man wore a deep purple handmade suit, his almond-shaped eyes were slightly upturned at the corners, and his thin-soled leather shoes trotted lazily on the ground, exuding an aura of looking down on all living beings.
[Holy crap, which genius arranged for Xia Weiwei and Lu Yanzhou to walk the red carpet together? Aren't they afraid they'll start fighting?]
[Their disgust was practically overflowing from their eyes. They didn't make eye contact for a single second, as if looking at each other would make them feel dirty, hahaha.]
[Seriously, even though they're in the opposing lane, they look so good together. Can't you find me one?]
One netizen actually tried it out and shuddered, then quickly replied.
They wouldn't even exchange a glance, and you expect them to sleep together?
Hahaha, it's a love-hate relationship, isn't it?
Soon, a long thread of comments appeared under her post.
[Impossible, those two could strangle each other, they definitely couldn't be in a relationship.]
Some people even dug up famous scenes of the two arguing.
On one occasion, Xia Weiwei attended an event, and Lu Yanzhou forwarded a post supporting her arch-rival's marketing, praising her as the most stunningly beautiful person at the show. The next day, Lu Yanzhou appeared in a financial magazine wearing a gray suit, and Xia Weiwei posted behind-the-scenes photos of her filming a sacrificial scene, revealing the color of the tombstone, and said, "Isn't this the same gray?"
The two subtly mocked and ridiculed each other on Weibo and other social media platforms, much to the amusement of netizens.
One is a top female celebrity, and the other is a powerful and influential young master in Hong Kong. Both of them generate a lot of buzz, and people usually try to avoid having them appear in the same frame.
Today, I've truly never seen anything like it.
That makes sense. Last year, Xia Weiwei delivered a work that garnered over 100 million views on the platform, and this year she's aiming for the Best Actress award. As a local from Gangcheng, Lu Yanzhou will definitely be invited by the authorities as well.
Inside, there were five large round tables and chairs in the first row. Xia Weiwei sat in the chair next to the table on the right in the middle. The chair in the very middle was reserved for the older generation of artists and capitalists.
"Isn't she a top-tier female celebrity? How come she can't get the center position?"
Xia Weiwei was sitting quietly when suddenly a harsh voice rang in her ears.
Xia Weiwei rolled her eyes: "Big sister, I'm only twenty-five years old this year. Don't you know how to respect your elders?"
With so many internationally acclaimed figures in their forties and fifties sitting there, what was she doing there?
"No, I haven't turned twenty-five yet, I'm only twenty-four. Sister, you're twenty-nine this year." Xia Weiwei's tone instantly turned pitying, and the woman's face stiffened with anger.
Xia Weiwei's face looked innocent, her eyes sparkling: "Don't be angry, or your face will fall."
The woman took a deep breath, stubbornly held it in, and slunk away.
Xia Weiwei smiled smugly, and out of the corner of her eye, she met the gaze of an unexpected person.
Is Lu Yanzhou looking at her?
What's going on with Lu Yanzhou?
Xia Weiwei's smile faded, and she pulled up a stool to sit further inside.
"What is A-Zhou looking at?" A renowned director who had won numerous awards in the industry noticed that Lu Yanzhou's gaze was fixed on the left, so he looked over.
At this moment, Lu Yanzhou looked away.
"nothing."
The famous director didn't believe it.
"The brilliance of tonight's finalists momentarily distracted me."
The famous director laughed and said, "Take a look and see which one you like, and I'll help you decide."
After a short while, the famous director added: "I met your father a while ago. He said you don't have a stable partner yet, and he's looking for a socialite from a prominent family for you. You should be careful not to go too far if you're interested."
Lu Yanzhou's thin lips curled into an upward arc: "He still has time to concern himself with things like this."
The famous director thought of his father's womanizing ways and then of his inherited traits. Looking at Lu Yanzhou, he noticed the dark circles under Lu Yanzhou's eyes and the deep red mark hidden under the man's neck.
"You're still young, take care of your health." The famous director spoke earnestly, and Lu Yanzhou understood immediately, laughing freely and openly.
Lu Yanzhou is 25 years old and has been with the Lu Group for two years.
He was naturally unrestrained and unconventional. On his eighteenth birthday, he stood on the school rooftop and threw red banknotes down, looking down at those who were fighting for money.
At twenty, I explored all the gambling cities in Macau, standing atop the pyramid of extravagance and debauchery.
Wherever he goes, he becomes the center of attention, surrounded by champagne, luxury cars, and beautiful women.
Having women on both sides is normal.
He loves and appreciates beautiful women, and is willing to give them opportunities. Some Hong Kong media outlets have predicted that Lu Yanzhou might promote Xia Weiwei when he arrives in Beijing.
However, before the prophecy was revealed, the fact that the two disliked each other was revealed first.
Why Lu Yanzhou didn't like Xia Weiwei remains a mystery.
...
The awards ceremony proceeded as scheduled. Some media outlets attempted to capture the moment when Lu Yanzhou and Xia Weiwei made eye contact. The two became a hot topic, and now they are trending on social media simply because of a single photo of them together, making it impossible for other award winners to catch up.
However, even after the event lasted for more than an hour, the two of them couldn't make eye contact at all. What kind of grudge could they possibly have that they treated each other like air?
Finally, when the host announced that Xia Weiwei had won the Best Actress award, the media thought they would finally get a shot, and even the director wisely switched the camera to Lu Yanzhou's face.
The man in the video has a smooth jawline, a high and prominent nose, sharp eyes staring at his phone, and straight lips.
Everyone around was applauding and congratulating her, even the female celebrity who had previously mocked Xia Weiwei was forcing a smile.
Lu Yanzhou's reaction was out of step with those around him.
Real-time scrolling of bullet comments.
I have a feeling that President Lu is furious about Weiwei winning the award, but he's holding it in.
[President Lu seemed to wish he could just disappear on the spot.]
Last year, Vivi lost two scripts; it was practically unwanted. But when they fell into Vivi's hands, she turned the tables. Our Vivi specializes in winning against all odds—it's awesome!
Actually, I suspect that President Lu was behind the missing two scripts.
[Probably not. If President Lu really wanted to get rid of Xia Weiwei, she wouldn't stand a chance; she has no connections in the entertainment industry, and she would have been blacklisted long ago.]
[That's because Xia Weiwei is a good actress and beautiful. Looking at the entertainment industry, she's already a top-tier star at her age. Lu Yanzhou probably wouldn't be able to touch Weiwei even if he wanted to.]
[President Lu laughed. We're doomed. I'm so worried for Weiwei.]
In the video, the man remained in the same position, only with a slight smile on his lips; he truly didn't even glance at Xia Weiwei.
I have arranged the scene as you instructed.
The other person sent me a photo of the finished product.
In the photo, pale purple manta roses cluster together like a vast ocean, while the candles glow brightly, and the fragrance of the room seems to waft through the screen.
The person on the other end sent a scratching head emoji.
Lu Yanzhou didn't reply, and soon the other side sent another message.
Second brother, are you really going to confess your feelings to her?
【Um】
She's been with me for a year, and I want to give her a proper status.
The three people surrounding them exploded. Wait, when did Second Brother get a woman by his side?!
Don't be fooled by the fact that my second brother seems to be surrounded by women wherever he goes; it's all just for show. In private, he's a chaste man who doesn't even sleep with a female mosquito.
One more year!
Besides, the other person likes me a lot, so I can't just ruin their health for nothing.
The three people opposite: "..."
Lu Yanzhou is truly responsible; he doesn't love her, yet he still gives her a title.
The other party would probably be so excited that they'd burst into tears; who wouldn't want to be Lu Yanzhou's girlfriend?
The three of them simultaneously recalled the priceless diamond that Lu Yanzhou had recently purchased in England, which was said to be a fragment of a planet.
...
Xia Weiwei stepped off the stage as the awards ceremony was nearing its end. She picked up her phone, logged onto Weibo, and saw everything that had happened, especially Lu Yanzhou's cold and handsome profile.
Do you hate her?
Xia Weiwei opened the WeChat contact interface with the nickname "L". The message on it was from 7 pm last night.
L: We've arrived, room number 7701.
The room number was always 7701. Did he have some special feeling about this number?
She's going back to Beijing tomorrow, and we plan to meet again tonight.
When you do it with him, your body will feel completely relaxed, and the pleasure will spread from your toes to your scalp.
Just as she was about to give the message, the ceremony ended and everyone gradually left. Afterwards, the actresses who hadn't gotten anything from her came over again, unwilling to give up.
Xia Weiwei noticed her out of the corner of her eye and turned off her phone screen.
"Xia Weiwei, do you think you can keep jumping around for long?" The woman was afraid that she hadn't seen Lu Yanzhou's attitude towards her, so she deliberately showed her Lu Yanzhou's indifferent expression when she received the award.
Even if you win an award, offending Lu Yanzhou will inevitably lead to being sidelined sooner or later.
Xia Weiwei pursed her lips.
The woman was even more smug, looking down at her with a disdainful gaze.
Suddenly, Xia Weiwei stood up. Once she was standing still, the woman had to tilt her head slightly to meet her gaze.
Do you know what mark Lu Yanzhou has on his left chest?
Xia Weiwei lowered her head, a stray strand of hair falling from her ear.
The woman stared at her warily, then heard an unbelievable remark.
"It's a pink mole, and it's on his head."
"you……"
The woman turned pale with fear, her voice shrill. Noticing everyone's gaze on her, she immediately fell silent.
Xia Weiwei smiled innocently: "If you don't believe me, you can ask Lu Yanzhou."
He then ignored the woman and left on his own.
The woman was intimidated by Xia Weiwei and only reacted after being shaken by her own agent.
No, Xia Weiwei is lying!
Everyone knows she and Lu Yanzhou are mortal enemies. She's so stupid. She should tell Lu Yanzhou, "Xia Weiwei, you'd better wait until you're blacklisted."
On her way back to her lounge, Xia Weiwei sent L a text message.
[Manta: Same place, 10 o'clock, 7701]
I exited the page and saw a message from my mother.
[Mom: Congratulations, Aci, on winning the award! Your birthday is coming up soon. What do you want for your birthday? Be sure to save it for Mom on your birthday. Mom has made a birthday cake and is waiting for you at home.]
June 30th is her 25th birthday.
...
The doorbell rang at 7701. The man inside had just opened the door a crack when the woman outside rushed in with open arms.
It was pitch black all around, and the sounds of their panting breaths rose and fell.
Midway through, the man slowed his movements, the woman frowned, grabbed his tie, and pulled him over.
The man smiled knowingly and said, "Just tell her she likes me, she's so eager."
"Hurry up this time, I want to catch the 2 a.m. flight back to Beijing."
The man's tone was playful: "Soon, will it satisfy you?"
The woman's voice was muffled, and soft laughter escaped from the man's throat.
What is he laughing at...?
The woman was dissatisfied, but thankfully the man sped up.
"Ouch, don't bite! We almost got caught today."
The man felt pain in his neck, but he did not reach out to stop her.
The girl had very little strength left, so even if she bit, she couldn't bite for long. The man placed his hand on her ear and coaxed her.
"Bite harder."
He wouldn't let me bite him a moment ago, but now he's letting me bite him again. He really is...
The girl wanted to yell at him, but suddenly, she collapsed onto the soft quilt.
Xia Weiwei was lost in thought for a moment, then reached out and turned on the room light. The sight of the manta roses made her gaze even more unfocused.
The man leaned against the headboard, his gaze fixed on the girl curled up in his right arm, looking dazed.
The girl had her back to him, her skin was fair with a hint of pink, and she was as soft as a freshly cooked mochi. The man's gaze fell down to the red mole below her shoulder blade.
Reaching out to touch the red mole, the girl rolled up her bathrobe, put it on, and headed towards the bathroom.
"Now you know to avoid me?" The man stared at the girl's back, his voice loose and incoherent.
The girl did not respond and went into the bathroom.
The man pondered for two seconds, then bent down, opened the drawer, took out a small red velvet box, and placed it under his pillow.
"Do you like it?" the man asked as she came out after washing.
What do you like?
By this time, she was already dressed and had changed her clothes.
"flower."
Upon hearing this, the girl looked around. The light purple hue created a gentle, non-oppressive atmosphere.
No girl dislikes flowers.
only……
"Lu Yanzhou, why did you do this?"
"Xia Weiwei, my dad is looking for socialites for me lately. My family is pressuring me to get married." As the man spoke, his gaze was fixed on the girl's facial expression.
He saw the girl's face stiffen for a moment, and he was secretly delighted.
He knew she liked him, but was just too shy to say it.
"But I'm not a heartless person. Shouldn't we have a legitimate identity?"
The girl's pupils dilated instantly, and she took two steps back.
She was so excited she almost cried!
Lu Yanzhou slipped his right hand under the pillow and touched the red velvet box. If he gave it to her, she would probably be overjoyed.
"Xia Weiwei, be my girlfriend."
"Lu Yanzhou, what are you talking about? We're just having a casual relationship. If you're planning to start a real relationship with someone, don't worry, I won't be a problem for you."
Yes, she's already jealous.
What……?
She said they were just having a casual relationship.
She was always satisfied with him, and she was the one who took the initiative the first time they had sex.
Lu Yanzhou: "..."
The man silently inhaled and exhaled, about to speak, but the girl spoke first: "You've crossed the line. Our relationship ends here. Goodbye."
The woman grabbed her bag and left, not giving the man a chance to speak, running away as fast as she could.
With a loud bang, the man on the bed concluded that she had only ever treated him as a casual fling, only enjoying his body!
Depend on!
She fled in panic!
So awful!
A note from the author:
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Here's a new post! I hope it can help you all have a warm winter!
Please add my next book, "Letters from Hibiscus," to your collection!
Synopsis: A rugged retired military officer * A sweet hibiscus flower
Jiang Linlang had a smooth life for 21 years. When she was 22, she graduated from university and was forced by her family to go on blind dates.
She went at first, but after seeing so many misshapen and deformed fruits, she stopped going altogether.
"Langlang, your parents don't want you to get married, but we're worried that if we leave, there will be no one to take care of you. It would be good if you had a child."
"As long as there's one child, that's fine, right?"
Her parents thought that they should get married before having children, and they nodded in agreement.
Later, they learned that Jiang Linlang was pregnant, and the father was unknown. They decided to keep the child and leave the father behind.
*
The eldest son of the Pang Dalu family in the capital returned from military service. At the welcome banquet, the man's black suit concealed the muscular physique he had developed during his military training. With his sword-like eyebrows, dark eyes, and menacing aura, he made the girls both excited and terrified.
He was bored with the girls who came to greet him. He had been traumatized by a battle three years ago and could no longer sleep peacefully until that night when he met a soft and fragrant woman.
He slept very comfortably next to her, but the woman left without saying goodbye the next day.
He had considered going to find that woman, but since she was leaving, she probably didn't want to get entangled with him.
He wasn't interested in the glitz and glamour of the party and was about to leave when he looked up and saw her.
At this moment, she was wearing a light pink strapless dress, and in the crowd, she resembled a hibiscus flower in full bloom.
As she passed by him, he could smell the same fragrance as that night, and the suppressed longing burst forth from his very bones.
That evening, Young Master Lu reached out to stop her: "Do you remember me?"
The hibiscus flower did not answer, but only smiled brightly.
He replied to her with the same words she had used when she invited him out that night: "Want to sleep together tonight?"
*
Lu Feng never intended to be with Fu Ronghua; he only used her as a sleeping pill for her to fall asleep. However, one day, Fu Ronghua got out of his bed and said she was going on a date, which made him feel resentful and jealous.
Is it because he's not big enough or doesn't satisfy her?
Later, he learned that she was a married woman. It was his first time being a mistress, which was a novel experience for him.
Later, she learned that her husband had died young, leaving behind twin sons. That was wonderful, as he loved being a stepfather.
He knew she didn't love him and had been toying with him, but he didn't mind; he liked her, that was enough.
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