Chapter 66 I'm here to take Xiaoshuo home
But he overestimated his own psychological quality and underestimated Chi Yuanduan's insight.
Under the gaze of Chi Yuanduan, who seemed to see through everything, his carefully prepared words became incoherent and his eyes were erratic.
When he "accidentally" mentioned that Chi Cheng seemed to be "especially caring" for the assistant named Wu Suowei and that "the two of them behaved a little too intimately", Chi Yuanduan's hand that was flipping through the documents stopped.
The air froze instantly.
Chi Yuanduan slowly raised his head, and his hawk-like eyes looked at Wang Shuo without any emotion.
There was no anger, no questioning, only a cold scrutiny, as if looking at the flaws of an object.
"Wu Suowei?" Chi Yuanduan's voice was low, but it carried a metallic, cold quality. "Who is he? What's his relationship with Chi Cheng?"
Wang Shuo's scalp tingled under that gaze. The exaggeration he had prepared got stuck in his throat, and he could only stammer, "He... he's just an ordinary assistant... he doesn't seem to have any background... but Chi Cheng treats him... very differently... on the set... and..."
He wanted to say "and they were hugging each other in public", but under Chi Yuanduan's cold gaze, he couldn't say the rest of the words.
Just then, there was a knock on the study door.
The housekeeper's respectful voice came: "Master, Mr. Wang Zhen is here. He said he is here to pick up Young Master Wang Shuo."
Wang Shuo's heart tightened! Why was his brother here? And he came so quickly?!
Chi Yuanduan's gaze lingered on Wang Shuo's instantly pale face for a second, and a hint of understanding and a hint of disgust flashed across his eyes.
He said in a deep voice to the door: "Let him in."
The door opened.
Wang Zhen strode in.
He was tall and his face was somewhat similar to Wang Shuo, but his temperament was much calmer and more capable, with a shrewd and subtle anxiety between his brows.
He saw his brother fidgeting on the sofa, then quickly glanced at Chi Yuanduan, who had a powerful aura behind the desk, and his heart skipped a beat.
"Uncle Chi, sorry to bother you." Wang Zhen lowered his posture very low, with a proper apologetic smile on his face. "I'm here to take Xiao Shuo home. He's young and naive. If he says anything he shouldn't, please don't take it to heart."
As he spoke, he walked over to Wang Shuo and put his arm around his shoulder seemingly casually, but actually using a bit of force, signaling him not to talk nonsense.
Wang Shuo was pressed on the shoulders by his brother, and he felt anxious and angry.
Bro! What are you doing?! I haven't finished yet!
Chi Yuanduan's gaze paused for a moment on Wang Lian's face, and he said calmly, "Wang Shuo just mentioned a new assistant to Chi Cheng named Wu Suowei. Do you know this person?"
Wang Zhen cursed his brother inwardly for being stupid, but remained expressionless. "Oh, I've heard a little bit about it. It seems he's Chi Cheng's new recruit, right? It's normal for young people to work closely together. Uncle Chi, don't think too much about it. Chi Cheng always knows how to act."
"Have some sense?" Chi Yuanduan repeated noncommittally, tapping his fingers lightly on the smooth mahogany table, making a dull sound.
He stopped looking at the Wang brothers and picked up the documents on the table again. "You can take them away. I'm tired."
This is an unceremonious order to evict you.
Wang Zhen was as if he had been pardoned. He quickly squeezed Wang Shuo's shoulder and pulled him to his feet. "Yes, yes, yes. Sorry to disturb Uncle Chi's rest. We'll leave now."
He half-dragged and half-pulled Wang Shuo out of the study, who was about to say something.
It was not until they walked out of the heavy and majestic gate of the Chi family's old house and got into the car that Wang Zhen let go of Wang Shuo, and his face instantly darkened.
"Wang Shuo, what on earth do you want to do?!" Wang Zhen suppressed his anger and said in a low and stern voice, "Who told you to go to Chi Yuanduan and gossip about him? Do you know who that was?! If you want to die, don't drag me down with you!"
Wang Shuo shuddered at his brother's yelling, but the grievance and unwillingness in his heart instantly burst out: "What do I want to do?! Brother! You don't understand at all! Chi Cheng! That's Chi Cheng! Why?! Why can that poor boy named Wu Suowei stay by his side?! Who the hell is he!"
He waved his arms excitedly, his eyes red. "Obviously...obviously all of this should be mine! I knew Chi Cheng first! I know him better! Why does Wu Suowei have the right?!"
"What do you mean by 'yours and mine'?" Wang Zhen was so angry that he almost slapped him. "Wang Shuo, wake up! Chi Cheng and that Wu Wei are in a good relationship, why are you meddling? Who do you think you are? You went to his father and said irresponsible things. What else can you do except anger Chi Cheng and make him hate you even more?!"
"What do you mean I should get involved?!" Wang Shuo turned his head abruptly, his eyes stubborn and almost crazy. "Brother! You don't understand! Chi Cheng is different! His attitude towards Wu Suowei is just different! The way he looks at him... he's never looked at anyone else like that! I won't accept this! How am I not as good as him?!"
His voice was tearful, full of jealousy and injustice.
Wang Zhen looked at his brother's almost distorted face, feeling angry and distressed.
He knew that Wang Shuo had been arrogant since childhood, and it would be difficult to pull him back from his rut.
He sighed, his tone softened a bit, with deep fatigue and helplessness: "Xiao Shuo, listen to my advice, Chi Cheng is not someone you can mess with. He is just like his father, ruthless and merciless. It's not too late for you to stop now. Don't put yourself in trouble for someone who is impossible. One wrong step will lead to many wrong steps!"
He started the car and said firmly, "Come home with me. During this time, you stay home and don't go anywhere!"
Wang Shuo leaned dejectedly on the seat, looking at the passing scenery outside the car window with empty eyes.
Wang Zhen’s words pierced his heart like needles.
One wrong step, all wrong steps? But...it had already started years ago...
Chi Cheng... Wu Suowei...
He clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his flesh, but he felt no pain.
There was only a huge sense of loss and a resentment of being completely excluded, which entangled him like poison ivy.
Clinic.
The atmosphere is solemn.
Guo Chengyu paced back and forth impatiently. "This old man's move is quite ruthless! He's just sending you to his house. It's clearly a Hongmen Feast! He must have prepared a lot of excuses for you! You won't be able to resist head-on. The old man is soft-hearted... But Chi Cheng..."
He glanced at Chi Cheng, who was sitting on the sofa with an expressionless face, and didn't say the rest.
When has Chi Cheng ever been soft?
Jiang Xiaoshuai sat next to Wu Suowei, quiet for once, his brow furrowed. He held Wu Suowei's cold hand and could feel him trembling slightly.
"Dawei, don't be afraid. If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up!" He tried to comfort her, but his words didn't sound convincing.
Wu Suowei lowered his head and looked at his clasped hands.
My palms were full of cold sweat.
His mind raced through Guo Chengyu's analysis of Chi Yuanduan's personality: strong-willed, controlling, valued family background, had extremely high expectations of Chi Cheng, and would only respond to soft tactics...
Soft? How soft?
Kneel down and beg for his consent? That's definitely not an option. Losing face is the least of it. It will also make the old man look down on him and even more disgusted.
Wu Suowei felt bitter in his heart.
In his previous life, Chi Yuanduan didn't even bother to say anything to him and just threatened him directly.
This time...will it be different?
He raised his head and looked at Chi Cheng.
Chi Cheng was also looking at him, his eyes deep and his emotions undetectable.
"Brother Chi..." Wu Suowei's voice was a little tense, "Your father... besides opposing you raising snakes, what does he value most in you finding... finding a partner?" He changed the way he asked.
Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you... die with understanding? Or... struggle?
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