The Ned London.
As night falls, this luxurious century-old hotel begins to reveal its extravagant and decadent side.
In the middle of the club, a male actor in a tuxedo was playing music gracefully. Shi Youxi finished dealing with the guests and was about to go to the lounge to see if Mu Yiran had changed her clothes when he received a call from Guan Shiyan.
He found it noisy, so he slowly walked to the balcony before answering the call.
"Have you arrived at the airport?"
Guan Shiyan, a carefree and irresponsible official:
"Yeah, you're going to space soon. Don't be sad that I couldn't be with you for your birthday. I've prepared a gift for you."
"Going to northern Myanmar again?" Shi Youxi asked casually.
"yes."
Shi Youxi touched the lotus brooch on her chest, savoring the feeling:
"If you liked her so much, why didn't you say so back then? Now you're chasing after her without even a proper title."
People still think you're a Doctors Without Borders.
Guan Shiyan clicked his tongue, "What Doctors Without Borders would be so idle as to send warmth to arms dealers every day? Only she would believe it. With that kind of IQ, how could she be in charge? How did you, as the boss, assign positions?"
The two exchanged barbs, and Shi Youxi sneered, "Would it kill you to confess? How would anyone know if you didn't say anything?"
Guan Shiyan scoffed: "Confessing your feelings? I'm not as old-fashioned as you. These days, it's all about proposing marriage."
"..."
"Once you call her back, I plan to propose right away."
Shi Youxi: "If I don't call you, you'll live a lonely life forever."
A barrage of insults erupted from the other side, but Guan Shiyan only threatened him weakly, "If you dare not call, I'll have those people over there dismantle the stage right now! I kindly prepared this venue for you, and you betray me!"
As he spoke, Guan Shiyan started laughing at him again, "But who would have thought our young master is so innocent? You made such a big ceremony just to confess your feelings, making it seem so formal. I thought you would just lock her in the room, I even prepared a double room for you! But you actually took it quite... step by step, huh?"
Shi Youxi glanced at the man who came out of the lounge, and he wasn't surprised that he didn't see Bai Shengsheng.
Turning back, Shi Youxi answered Guan Shiyan, "I think this way... she'll be more accepting of me."
He didn't know what kind of courtship his sister liked, but Shi Youxi knew there was one type she definitely wouldn't like.
Just like Shi Yan said to Bai Shengsheng.
Shi Youxi never saw the joy of being courted in Bai Shengsheng's eyes; all he ever saw was false compromise and numb acceptance.
He didn't want it to be like this.
So he learned how ordinary men and women courted each other.
As long as his sister can accept him and stay by his side, Shi Youxi can learn anything.
He made thorough preparations, ready to stake everything on it, even using his sister's debt to him in order to beg for his help.
He thought this was different from his father's coercion.
Guan Shiyan understood what he meant. "I always thought you were cut from the same cloth as your father, but now it seems there are still some differences."
The terrace overlooked the small garden of the lounge. Shi Youxi saw the figure he longed for and walked straight towards it. He suddenly smiled and said, "Maybe... but I hope I'm different from him."
He wants to be good to his sister.
Guan Shiyan was provoked by his good brother's laughter. "Damn, your gentle smile at me is a bit disgusting. I'm hanging up. I'll wait for your good news. If you're happy, don't forget that my happiness is still in your hands!"
Shi Youxi chuckled and hung up the phone. Even though he was still a few steps away from the person, he actually started to feel nervous.
What if his sister doesn't agree? Then he should beg her, whether it's pleading or being affectionate, as long as she's willing to give him a chance and time, he'll eventually become the kind of person his sister likes.
Shi Youxi scratched her bangs, just about to step across the bay window in front of her—
"Condis?" Mu Yiran looked at the man who had suddenly appeared in front of her in surprise.
"You were invited too? I thought you wouldn't come to his birthday party since you haven't been to school these past two days."
"He..." Candice gave a bitter smile, "Are you two together?"
Still confused, Mu Yiran replied, "No."
"Condis, you might have misunderstood—"
“I already know why you approached Shi Youxi,” Candice said directly. “I also know it was because your brother was being threatened…”
Mu Yiran became wary: "...What are you trying to say?"
"Since you're only staying by Shi Youxi's side because of your brother, what if I could find your brother?"
"Shi Youxi is not as good as you think! He, he..."
Condis urgently grabbed Mu Yiran, "Come with me, he's too cunning and won't really be good to you!"
Mu Yiran tried to turn her wrist, but the man was too agitated to let go. She took a breath and said, "I don't know what misunderstanding you have with Shi Youxi, but I won't go with you."
Neither of them paid attention to the sparse noises in the corner; only the woman's clear voice could be heard in the quiet garden.
"I will not stay by Shi Youxi's side either."
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