Although many people eventually realize that what Wu Qi'en said was actually right.
But his smug expression was still quite annoying.
So even though many people know he's right, they just don't want to listen.
The reason he's called Shrimp Bro is because of a time when he was a child, during an adventure at an abandoned hospital.
The children made a pact to explore an abandoned hospital at night and test their courage.
Rich kids were all pampered young masters when they were young. What ordinary people consider pastimes were too boring for them. And since they were already tired of things like traveling, they would try their best to find some relatively exciting things to do.
Exploration is a great game.
The children agreed to go to the hospital together that night. When they made the appointment, Wu Qi'en made a solemn promise that he was not afraid to not only walk around the abandoned hospital, but also to spend the night inside.
She even showed the sleeping bag she had bought to everyone to prove that she wasn't lying.
This kind of behavior earned the admiration of the others, after all, they really didn't dare to spend the night in the abandoned hospital, and taking a walk inside to test their courage was already the limit.
But to everyone's surprise, Wu Qi'en, who had made such a boast beforehand, failed to show up all night after the agreed time arrived.
The next day, they learned from the Wu family's nanny that Wu Qi'en had developed a fever because she was so scared.
The fever was over 40 degrees Celsius and lasted all night, taking two days to subside.
After this incident, Wu Qi'en gained another nickname: "soft-footed shrimp".
Over time, people stopped calling Wu Qi'en by his real name and started calling him Brother Shrimp.
"Haha, we've been calling you that for so many years, we're used to it, okay? If you ask us who Wu Qi'en is, we really can't remember, but if you ask us who Brother Xia is... guess what, will we remember him instantly?"
Faced with Wu Qi'en's protest, the others chuckled and refused to change their tune.
Honestly, Wu Qi'en has absolutely no sense of aesthetics.
Shrimp Bro isn't as good as Wu Qi En, is he?
Just hearing that makes your legs go weak, doesn't it?
"Get lost."
Wu Qi'en rolled his eyes in annoyance, then tried to change the subject, saying, "What's so great about Paris? Even if I don't go, others can still finalize the cooperation. It doesn't matter if I'm here or not. Why not come here to reunite with everyone and reminisce about our childhood friendships?"
"Tch, what a load of nonsense. Ask around and see who would believe it?"
But his brothers, who knew him inside and out, didn't buy it at all: "Who doesn't know what you're up to?"
"Actually, you came here for Shi Qingning, right?"
The wicked smiles on their faces were even more intriguing.
Shi Qingning was a tomboy when she was very young, and she could easily get along with boys. Although she said that she used to be ostracized, she had a lot more fun after meeting them.
At that time, Wu Qien had already fallen in love with Shi Qingning, but they were both too young to understand what love was.
As a result, they missed out for more than a decade.
Shi Qingning wasn't originally called that. To them, she was still the same person, and even more beautiful, but her name wasn't that of the tomboy they knew from their childhood.
But none of that matters.
They knew perfectly well what Wu Qi'en's real purpose was in attending the banquet.
If it weren't for Shi Qingning, why would Wu Qien go to Paris instead of coming here?
Do you really think he cares about his childhood playmates other than them?
Those few saw it more clearly than anyone else.
"No wonder, Shi Qingning is like a completely different person now. She's so beautiful, who wouldn't be attracted to her? Not to mention Brother Xia, who already had feelings for her."
Someone sighed in agreement, though their tone was one of understanding, the sarcasm in their eyes was clear.
"Get out of here! Are you here to have fun or to check my household registration?"
Wu Qi'en spat, wishing he could grab these gossipy bastards by the collar and give them a good beating.
But the name Shi Qingning touched the softest part of his heart.
Wu Qi'en's gaze unconsciously fell on the doorway of the room where Xia Che and Mu Yingying were, and his brows slowly furrowed.
to be honest.
The reason I truly like Shi Qingning and would rather not go to Paris than attend the banquet is because of her.
But after so many years, Shi Qingning clearly doesn't remember much about what happened when she was a child. When facing him, her attitude is no different from how she faces others, gentle yet distant.
Wu Qi'en didn't care about this. After all, so much time had passed, and everyone had changed. As long as Shi Qingning was back now, he would have a chance.
For Wu Qi'en, the joy outweighed the disappointment.
However, Wu Qi'en's thoughts changed after Xia Che arrived.
He had never seen Shi Qingning be so enthusiastic towards anyone before. She even took Xia Che's arm and walked in so openly, as if she were introducing Xia Che to everyone.
From the moment Xia Che stepped through the door, Wu Qi'en remembered Xia Che's face.
He couldn't figure out whether he was jealous or simply annoyed by the situation.
My childhood fondness has only grown stronger over the years.
Wu Qi'en has never been in a relationship because she was waiting for Shi Qingning.
You'll still like someone you like at first sight, no matter how much time has passed.
But now, Shi Qingning's attitude towards Xia Che is clearly different from that of ordinary people, so how could Wu Qi'en not remember this blond guy?
Here's where things get interesting.
Xia Che actually went to a guest room with someone else's girlfriend, and shamelessly let others see him, even making those lewd noises.
Such a person...
Is he really a good person?
Wu Qi'en felt that if he believed Xia Che was a good person, the first thing he should do was not to stay at the scene, but to take a taxi to the airport, fly directly to Paris, and then go to a top-notch neurosurgeon.
“But… if you’re not a good person, then it’s best if Shi Qingning doesn’t like you and you’re just close friends. That would be best… but if not, I can’t just let things go.”
Wu Qi'en's eyes flickered slightly, and he suddenly sensed something, looking up at what was in front of him.
The door opened gently, and Xia Che walked out, his expression as usual.
But there was a slight sheen of sweat on his forehead, as if he had just finished an extremely strenuous exercise that was very physically demanding.
Xia Che came out of the room, gently closed the door, and then, sensing something, turned his head to look.
He happened to make eye contact with Wu Qi'en.
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