Chapter 663 The纨绔不蠢 As night deepened, at the end of a quiet street, several young masters gathered in a circle, each taking out a cigarette case and lighting a cigarette.
For a moment, smoke filled the air, mixing with the residual exhaust fumes from the sports car.
The fingers holding their cigarettes were mostly adorned with expensive rings, and their languid and casual demeanor as they exhaled smoke clearly reflected their habitual dissolute lifestyle.
At this moment, no one was in the mood to be ostentatious. The shock brought by the name "Shen Qingling" had not completely dissipated, and everyone's face showed a kind of inexplicable unease.
Although this group of young masters weren't the most elite in the capital's social circles, they were seasoned veterans, fearless and ruthless. However, they were genuinely afraid of Shen Qingling, this crazy and eccentric woman, lest they accidentally get involved with her and bring trouble upon themselves.
Although they were spoiled brats, they weren't stupid.
He knew perfectly well that he was mostly a marginal figure in the family, with no real power, and relied entirely on the family's prestige to get by.
If something really goes wrong, the family might not protect them; they'll just have to fend for themselves.
They had long been accustomed to this life of extravagance and indulgence, and could not live without it. Therefore, they understood the importance of caution and the need to avoid trouble, especially in times like these.
The young man in the black leather jacket finished his cigarette first, threw the butt on the ground, and crushed it hard with the sole of his shoe.
He looked up at the crowd and suddenly asked:
Do you know Gu Luo?
Upon hearing this, several people in the circle nodded, one of them blowing a smoke ring and saying casually:
"I know, it's the one that's been making a huge fuss online lately. It's about that idiot Zhao Shuo, who seems to be fighting with him, and a bunch of stupid fans are arguing about it like crazy."
"Tsk..." The young man in the black leather jacket chuckled and shook his head, his tone full of speechlessness.
"You bunch of guys, you're always dreaming of dying on a woman's belly, all you care about is this trivial gossip? Is that all you know?"
"What else?" someone asked curiously, their eyes full of doubt.
In their view, Gu Luo was just an ordinary person who had connections with celebrities, and there was nothing worth investigating.
Wang Teng, who had been silent all along, stubbed out his cigarette, leaving a small spark on the ground.
He looked up at the crowd and said in a calm but informative tone:
"The man that Shen Qingling was pursuing was named Gu Luo."
With a "boom," these words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing an uproar among the crowd.
Their previously nonchalant expressions froze instantly, followed by expressions of sudden realization—the reason Shen Qingling went to Caizhou was because Gu Luo was the central figure in the turmoil.
But a few seconds later, someone frowned and asked, puzzled:
"Wait a minute, how could that idiot Zhao Shuo dare to mess with Gu Luo? Doesn't he know that Gu Luo is the person Shen Qingling has her eye on?"
Upon hearing this, the young man in the black leather jacket revealed a contemptuous smile and sneered:
"He doesn't even deserve to know Shen Qingling. He's just an actor. Last time at the party, he was drinking with me, and he acted like a complete bastard, calling me 'brother' over and over, so obsequious."
Upon hearing this, everyone chuckled, a strange sense of superiority creeping onto their faces.
In their eyes, Shen Qingling was not someone that just anyone could know.
Celebrities like Zhao Shuo, who become famous by selling their looks and generating buzz, are no different from clowns and are simply beneath their notice.
Even being asked to drink with you is too kind of you.
After a while of laughter, someone else raised a question, their tone tinged with inquiry:
"That still doesn't make sense. Isn't Shen Qingling pursuing Gu Luo? Even if Zhao Shuo doesn't know her, given her protective nature, how could she just stand by and watch Gu Luo be bullied? And why would Zhao Shuo be so happy about it?"
“…I’m curious too.” Wang Teng closed his eyes, tapping his arm lightly with his fingers, and pondered:
"Either Shen Qingling and Gu Luo have broken up and she doesn't want to get involved in his affairs anymore; or Shen Qingling simply doesn't care about this and is just having fun. Otherwise, given her personality, Zhao Shuo would have been scared into coming to her door and kowtowing to apologize long ago, and wouldn't dare to be so arrogant."
The young man in the black leather jacket picked up the conversation and added:
"You might not have figured out the relationships involved. Actually, the real competitors are Zhao Shuo and Luo Shuning. Luo Shuning is Gu Luo's... well, you could say she's his younger sister, and everyone in the industry knows that Luo Shuning's backer is Tang Qi. Besides, there are quite a few rumors about Luo Shuning and Gu Luo, and they've been circulating quite a bit."
Upon hearing the name "Tang Qi," everyone's expressions became even more serious.
Tang Qi's status in the entertainment industry is unmatched, and the power behind her is not to be underestimated.
Wang Teng's heart suddenly started racing. He abruptly opened his eyes, his tone firm:
"The fact that Zhao Shuo is still safe and sound means that someone can withstand Tang Qi's pressure. Someone who can contend with Tang Qi and keep Shen Qingling inactive for the time being..."
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