Isn't Shen Qingling alone now?!
But Wang Teng didn't continue after saying that. However, the group of young men who usually only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun suddenly seemed to understand something.
They had seen far too much of this kind of intrigue and power struggle within large families. They might not have any other skills, but their sense of these things was exceptionally keen.
None of the people present were the brain-dead villains from the novel. Their shrewdness was evident from the fact that Wang Teng immediately ran away upon hearing Shen Qingling's name—they sought to avoid harm and never confronted anyone head-on.
The young man with gold-rimmed glasses pushed up his glasses, a playful smile appearing on his face, and muttered:
"Gu Luo is truly a role model for us all. He has a top star like Luo Shuning by his side, and Luo Shuning's younger sister Luo Shuhe is in love with him. I don't know how many other beauties are surrounding him. Now even a crazy beauty like Shen Qingling is chasing after him. He's having a much more exciting time than us."
Damn, I'm so envious.
Who exactly is the playboy who only knows how to pick up girls?
Although they dated many beautiful women, they all came from ordinary families.
Girls from wealthy and powerful families would never give a second glance to a playboy.
Wang Teng lit another cigarette, took a deep drag, a calculating glint in his eyes, and suddenly said:
"By the way, Luo Shuning is going to be on the Spring Festival Gala, so she'll definitely come to Beijing for rehearsals beforehand. She's so close to Gu Luo, Gu Luo might come along too."
He paused, narrowed his eyes, and spoke with a hint of suggestion in his tone:
"I think we should make more friends. If we can get on good terms with Gu Luo, then if we accidentally offend that madman Shen Qingling in the future, we'll have a buffer and he can put in a good word for us, right?"
The young man with gold-rimmed glasses immediately chimed in, smiling as he said:
"I agree. And honestly, just based on his skill at picking up girls, he's worth being friends with. When it comes to the art of seduction, he's way better than us. Maybe we can even learn a few tricks from him."
Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter, the previous tense atmosphere vanished, and a glint of opportunism appeared in their eyes.
Smoke filled the night, and the thoughts of a group of spoiled young men had shifted from fearing Shen Qingling to scheming how to use Gu Luo's connections to secure their own safety.
Of course, whether she had other intentions is unknown.
It can only be said that some spoiled brats are born that way, while others are forced into it by circumstances.
On the other side, having escaped the entanglement of that group of spoiled young masters, Gu Ximan and Lu Xuexue felt a little tired and walked into an elegantly decorated coffee shop on the street corner.
As soon as they pushed open the door, the quiet conversation inside the store paused slightly, and several pairs of eyes turned to them simultaneously, some with curiosity and some with amazement.
The two, one charming and the other adorable, with their stunning good looks, naturally became the most eye-catching sight in the coffee shop.
Regardless of age or gender, people can't help but take a second look.
Fortunately, this coffee shop is located in a bustling commercial area, and most of the guys who come here are with their girlfriends or partners. Even if they are amazed by the girls' good looks, they only glance at them briefly and then look away, at most thinking to themselves, "So beautiful," without daring to go up and strike up a conversation.
He had the desire to steal but not the courage.
The two found a seat by the window and sat down, the soft sofa sinking slightly into their bodies.
The waiter quickly brought over the menu. Gu Ximan took the menu, her fingertips tracing the cool leather cover, and looked down to read it carefully.
Then, with a slight smirk, she leaned close to Lu Xuexue's ear after a while, lowered her voice, and complained with a hint of indignation:
"Xuexue, look! Why are the drinks here so expensive? They're almost twice as expensive as in Caizhou! Why don't they just rob us...?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Xuexue couldn't help but chuckle softly, a gentle smile appearing in her eyes. She didn't reply, but simply looked at Gu Ximan quietly, her eyes full of doting affection.
Seeing Gu Ximan's sullen expression over the price of a drink, Lu Xuexue felt a warmth in her heart. Being with Gu Ximan was always so relaxed and comfortable.
But this ease didn't last long. Some thoughts suddenly popped into Lu Xuexue's mind, causing the smile on her lips to gradually fade.
Lu Xuexue couldn't help but sigh softly in her heart—she and Gu Luo had to get married, otherwise they would be letting down their parents' expectations.
This feeling of being unable to control her own destiny was like an invisible shackle, binding her tightly and making even breathing feel heavy.
But there's nothing we can do.
The parents have already given up too much.
"Xuexue? What's wrong?"
Gu Ximan complained for a while, but didn't hear a response from Lu Xuexue. She looked up and noticed that Lu Xuexue's eyes were somewhat dazed, so she couldn't help but ask curiously:
"Don't you also think the things here are too expensive?"
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