Chapter 426 Big Brother, Sister-in-law, Long Time No See
Tang Xiaoya went back, took a shower, changed into a conservative dress, put on light makeup, and then went out.
Yan Jin was too rough yesterday; she was in pain when she walked, and the marks on her neck had to be covered with many layers to hide them.
She planned to go straight back to the film set after lunch, and Yan Jin wouldn't be angry if she caught her there that evening.
Before long, she arrived at the address Yan Chen had arranged to meet her at, which was the entrance of an art gallery.
A van opened, revealing Yan Chen's handsome face.
Tang Xiaoya called out, "Teacher Yan."
"Come up." His voice was gentle, like a breeze.
Tang Xiaoya sat beside him, and Yan Chen said, "I'll call you Xiaoya, you don't mind, do you?"
"Ah, no." Tang Xiaoya was inexplicably nervous.
She never imagined that she would sit so close to her idol.
He's a super movie star with 100 million fans.
"You're a bit late. Xia Ran has already left the art exhibition. I saw a very handsome figure with his arm around her as they left; I guess it was her boyfriend."
Tang Xiaoya looked apologetic. "I'm sorry."
"It's alright, let's go eat first. There will be other opportunities next time," Yan Chen comforted gently.
Tang Xiaoya smiled and suddenly spoke, "Teacher Yan, the night before last... I sent you a voice message?"
Yan Chen nodded. "You said you were sick and confused, so I went to the hotel to pick you up."
"I was worried that going to the hospital would have a bad influence, so I secretly brought you to my villa and asked a doctor to examine you."
"Later, your boss Yan Jin came and took you away."
He added, "You have a good boss."
Tang Xiaoya was startled, not expecting there to be such a thing in between.
"Teacher Yan, I'm sorry, I dialed the wrong number that day." Tang Xiaoya quickly apologized, "I didn't mean to bother you."
Yan Chen smiled and said softly, "It's good that you're alright."
Tang Xiaoya nodded; her idol was so gentle.
Her appreciation for him increased even further.
"I heard you're currently filming 'Flaming Red Makeup.' I wonder if I could visit the set when I have some free time?"
Yan Chen's eyes held undisguised admiration.
Tang Xiaoya was startled again. Her idol was going to visit her on set?
He's a wildly popular movie star, yet...
"That would be my honor. It would be wonderful if I had the opportunity to learn from Teacher Yan!"
Tang Xiaoya quickly answered.
"Xiaoya, I admire your talent," Yan Chen said frankly. "In the future, if you have the opportunity, you can also join Sega."
Tang Xiaoya's heart skipped a beat.
Sega Entertainment is a cradle of stars, having nurtured dozens of A-list celebrities.
While Kaka dominates a region in Country S, he is a giant in Country A. However, Sega has a superstar founder, Yan Chen, who is more influential.
She would laugh just thinking about it; something she never dared to dream of before.
But when she thought of Yan Jin's face, she immediately declined.
"Teacher Yan, thank you for your kind invitation. I have no plans to leave Kaka at the moment."
Yan Chen smiled, "It's alright, Sega's doors are always open to you."
Tang Xiaoya smiled brightly, wanting to tell him.
Actually, they had met four years ago.
But at that time she was just a little Karami, a naive young girl.
He probably didn't remember, so she didn't mention it.
The car eventually stopped in front of a 70-story building in the CBD. Yan Chen led her straight to the 49th floor, where there was a Western restaurant called MISSKK.
Tang Xiaoya's eyes lit up.
She had heard Yang Le mention this restaurant before; it had a very artistic atmosphere, and the interior was decorated mainly with birds of paradise.
The bird of paradise, also known as the crane flower, symbolizes waiting for a lover.
The name MISSKK also signifies that the restaurant owner is waiting for a lover named KK.
Just thinking about it is incredibly romantic.
Even the air was filled with a sweet scent, which completely heightened Tang Xiaoya's anticipation.
As Yan Chen walked inside, a waiter reached out and stopped him.
"I'm sorry, sir, the restaurant is booked out for the entire day and we are not accepting any outside guests."
Yan Chen's face darkened.
He only said one sentence.
"Get your manager out here and see who I am."
As soon as he finished speaking, he pulled off the mask on his face.
The waiter was completely stunned when he saw that all-too-familiar face.
This... isn't this the movie star Yan Chen?
Just then, the person in charge came out. Upon seeing Yan Chen, he immediately bowed deeply, his attitude extremely respectful.
"Second Young Master. Today, the Eldest Young Master is hosting a banquet for distinguished guests here, and he specifically instructed that no one is allowed to disturb us."
"He's on the second floor, and I'm on the first floor, so I can't disturb him."
After Yan Chen finished speaking, he didn't give the other person a chance to speak again, and directly took Tang Xiaoya's hand and walked inside.
His palms were very warm.
The warmth traveled from Tang Xiaoya's fingertips all the way to her heart.
Her heart skipped a beat again.
Wow, her idol was holding her hand?
The restaurant's interior is a world entirely built with flowers and art.
Clusters of birds of paradise were cleverly arranged throughout the restaurant, their orange-blue crowns standing tall and perched on various shaped crystal chandeliers, looking lifelike.
The entire space is sophisticated and dreamlike.
Yan Chen led Tang Xiaoya to sit down in a booth by the window.
The person in charge quickly followed and personally provided service.
"Second Young Master, what would you like to eat?"
Yan Chen casually named a few dishes and added a bottle of Lafite.
The manager bent over, made a note, and then stepped back.
"They call you Second Young Master, and this restaurant is..." Tang Xiaoya couldn't contain her curiosity.
Yan Chen curled his lips into a smile.
"My older brother designed it."
"Back then, he liked a girl whose English name was KK, and her favorite flower was the bird of paradise."
His voice paused, tinged with emotion.
"But in order for her to soar high, he chose to let go."
"This is so romantic!" Tang Xiaoya's eyes welled up with tears.
"He is a man of deep affection and loyalty. His cynicism is just a facade. Over the years, he has had one woman after another, but in reality, he has always been waiting for someone."
Yan Chen's tone was exceptionally serious.
"Miss KK is so lucky."
Tang Xiaoya's face was filled with envy.
"Would you like to meet him?"
Yan Chen suddenly asked.
"She...is back?" Tang Xiaoya's eyes lit up instantly.
"Hmm. You can peek through the window."
Yan Chen stood up and walked towards the second floor, and Tang Xiaoya quickly followed.
"Won't this... bother them?"
Tang Xiaoya lowered her voice, but her heart was racing.
This feeling of sneaking around is so exciting!
We arrived at the second floor.
From afar, Tang Xiaoya spotted a tall, upright figure.
A woman was sitting on his lap, her arms wrapped intimately around his neck.
They...were not kissing, were they?
Tang Xiaoya's heart was pounding wildly.
"Don't be nervous, we can get a little closer."
Yan Chen's warm breath brushed against her ear, and his lips inadvertently brushed against her delicate earlobe.
Tang Xiaoya's face flushed bright red instantly.
Yan Chen led her forward, and they heard a soft female voice.
"Ajin, I miss you so much."
A woman reached out and tugged at the man's tie, her soft lips biting his Adam's apple.
"Ranran, don't move around, you're drunk."
A familiar male voice came through, carrying a gentleness that Tang Xiaoya had never heard before.
"I'll take you back to the hotel to rest, sweetie."
Tang Xiaoya froze; she had already understood.
She turned to run, but Yan Chen grabbed her wrist with a force that left no room for resistance.
"Brother, sister-in-law, it's been a long time."
Yan Chen's calm voice sounded from behind.
Yan Jin turned around and saw two familiar faces, her eyes widening in surprise.
"Ajin, you said you'd stay with me tonight. I want you..."
The woman in his arms was like a clingy little vixen, her body still wriggling restlessly.
Tang Xiaoya's eyes widened in surprise.
This woman is Xia Ran.
He is her favorite idol.
At this moment, she was nestled in Yan Jin's arms, her posture alluring.
Yan Chen just said that.
He said Yan Jin was a man of deep affection and unwavering devotion.
All these years, I've been waiting for his white moonlight.
In order to let her soar, he chose to let go.
Those words still echoed in her ears, yet they shattered Tang Xiaoya's heart into pieces.
"Brother, your wife is back without even letting us know. If I hadn't happened to run into her today, you would have hidden her away again."
Yan Chen's casual remark broke the deadlock.
How did you get here?
Yan Jin's gaze passed over Yan Chen and was fixed on Tang Xiaoya, her tone filled with barely suppressed anger.
She was told to stay at home, yet she still dared to secretly go on a date with Yan Chen?
He was still holding her hand?
"Ajin, I want a kiss." Xia Ran pestered her again, refusing to let go.
"Ranran, don't move around."
Yan Jin helped her sit down on a chair, then stood up straight.
Tang Xiaoya's eyes were stung painfully by the fiery red lipstick mark on his collar and Adam's apple.
"I invited Xiaoya to dinner. I hope I didn't disturb your enjoyment, brother?" Yan Chen spoke up for her.
"Yan Chen, what are you trying to do?" Yan Jin's gaze finally returned to him, her eyes burning with anger. "Did you ignore what I said?"
"Brother, I just came to have a meal, why get angry?"
Yan Chen's tone remained calm, and he even curled his lips into a smile.
"We won't disturb your reunion with your sister-in-law any longer. Shall we go eat somewhere else?"
"She's not your sister-in-law!" Yan Jin suddenly clarified, her fists clenched tightly at her sides.
A glint flashed in Yan Chen's eyes.
“Indeed, she was originally my girlfriend. One day, you brought her home and insisted that I call her sister-in-law.”
"I thought she was my sister-in-law."
He paused for a moment, then continued.
"Wait, isn't it? Aren't you going to arrange a marriage with Miss Du? Does that mean Miss Du is actually my sister-in-law?"
"Shut up!" Yan Jin roared.
Tang Xiaoya's face was deathly pale.
She seemed to have overheard a tremendous secret, a secret about Yan Jin.
"Brother, you spent half the night at the club with Xia Ran the night before last, went to a concert with her yesterday, and are on a date here today. If this isn't love, then I must be blind."
Yan Chen continued to add fuel to the fire, each statement a solid piece of evidence.
"Shut up! Get out of here!"
Enraged, Yan Jin grabbed a wine glass from the table and smashed it to the ground.
"Bang!"
The glass shattered into pieces.
The ground was covered in crimson, a shocking sight.
"vomit."
Xia Ran was startled by the noise and turned her head to vomit.
"slowly."
Yan Jin's anger vanished instantly. He nervously pulled out a tissue, knelt down on one knee, and gently wiped the corner of her mouth.
Tang Xiaoya couldn't bear to watch any longer.
She turned and left.
The air here is too polluted.
She ran and rushed out of the restaurant.
Her eyes were frighteningly red, but she clenched her teeth tightly to prevent the tears from falling.
Compared to the feud between the brothers, she felt more like a joke.
She kept telling herself that she didn't care about him, but now, her heart felt tight and painful, as if someone was squeezing and twisting it hard.
Everything he gave her, their intimacy, the promises he whispered in her ear last night—it all seemed like a joke.
KK, MISS KK, Kaka Entertainment...
This man is indeed very "deep" in his feelings.
He was so devoted that he would build an entire entertainment empire just for his beloved.
And she, Tang Xiaoya, was nothing more than an insignificant little artist in this empire, someone who could be discarded at any time.
Her heart, which had inadvertently fallen for him, was now being sliced open piece by piece by a dull knife, bleeding profusely.
She finally understood.
In such an unequal relationship, whoever falls in love first dies first.
I heard steady footsteps behind me.
Yan Chen caught up with him.
"Xiaoya, I'm sorry." His voice was deep and sincere. "How about we go somewhere else to eat?"
Tang Xiaoya slowly turned around, her face expressionless, but her eyes were icy cold.
"Teacher Yan, thank you for your kindness."
"Let's not see each other again."
She didn't want to, and absolutely wouldn't, get involved in the brothers' messy affairs.
She could see it clearly.
He deliberately put on this show for her to see.
He was the one who handed him the knife.
"I just don't want you to be deceived." Yan Chen looked at her and said frankly, "My brother has always only had Xia Ran in his heart."
Tang Xiaoya suddenly laughed.
Before the smile could even reach her eyes, tears welled up and swirled in them.
"I wasn't fooled, I was just being a fool."
"I was the one who pursued Yan Jin; I was reckless and foolish, like a moth drawn to a flame."
This is nothing more than an adult's game of lust.
She raised her chin and looked directly into Yan Chen's eyes.
“Teacher Yan, you’ve miscalculated if you think you can use me as a weapon to get revenge on him.”
"An ant cannot shake a tree."
"Because he has no heart for me!"
"goodbye."
After she finished speaking, she turned around abruptly.
The tears finally broke free and fell one by one.
She opened her hand, and a drop of blood dripped from her palm, which had been pinched by her fingernails, onto the clean ground.
Yan Chen's gaze fell on the small pool of blood.
A sudden, sharp pain shot through my chest.
Four years ago.
He first met her at the semi-finals of "Dance of the Stars".
At that time, her dance shoes had clearly been tampered with; her right ankle and below were covered in blood and gore.
Yet, on the dazzling stage, she danced with a smile on her face and composure.
Every spin, every jump, was executed with precision.
After the dance ended, a series of shocking bloody footprints were left on the white stage floor.
Her stubbornness, her ruthlessness, and her graceful yet resolute dance moves all possess a deadly allure.
It was at that time that he experienced the exact same throbbing pain in his chest as he does now.
He immediately decided that he would take care of her himself.
She was definitely a rising star, but in the end, she advanced, only to withdraw from the finals due to family matters and disappear without a trace.
But he remembered the name.
Tang Xiaoya.
Until a few days ago, he saw her go on stage to receive the Golden Phoenix Award.
I noticed that her agency is Kaka Entertainment.
He saw her walk through the crowd at the party, her eyes shining as she ran up to him and nervously asked if she could take a picture with him.
He saw that she was drunk in the middle of the night and mistakenly sent a distress message to his phone...
So, he walked step by step to her side.
He didn't understand why he had such special feelings for her.
But Yan Jin.
It's time to settle the debts owed to him.
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