After Song Jiabao finished speaking, everyone present focused their attention on Xiao Yuanmu.
When Xiao Yuanmu entered the scene, he attracted most people's attention. Although the protagonists of the conflict later were Song Xuanhe and Song Jiabao, some people would look at him from time to time during this period. After all, human beings' pursuit of beauty is eternal, and it is difficult to control oneself when seeing beautiful things.
Therefore, after hearing such gossip about wealthy families, most people present looked at Xiao Yuanmu with more enthusiasm than when they first heard about Song Xuan and his identity.
Gossip about wealthy families’ entertainment can still be seen occasionally in news reports, but forced love by a domineering CEO in real life is unheard of.
The banquet hall was extremely quiet for a moment, but Song Xuanhe and Xiao Yuanmu did not speak.
Seeing this, Song Jiabao smiled maliciously and asked, "Did I guess wrong?"
Song Xuanhe sneered and was about to speak when he saw Xiao Yuanmu walking towards him. Then he stopped in front of him and naturally pulled out the hand that he and Guo Tao were still holding and held it in his own hand.
The series of actions were as smooth as flowing water, and the eyes of the people present followed Xiao Yuanmu's movements, finally falling on the two people's clasped hands.
He didn't even spare a glance for Song Jiabao, but looked at Guo Tao and said calmly: "Let go after you say hello."
Everyone: ...
At first, Song Xuanhe didn't think anything of being watched, but when Xiao Yuanmu was holding his hand in public, he suddenly felt a little unnatural.
Song Xuanhe struggled and tried to pull his hand free, but Xiao Yuanmu held his hand without seeming to use much force, and he couldn't get his hand free.
There are too many people here, and Young Master Song wants to save face, so he can only purse his lips and look away, saying to Guo Tao: "I didn't hear that your partner is Song Jiabao before. I should have asked you earlier. Otherwise, I will feel responsible if you lose money later."
Xiao Yuanmu and Song Xuanhe never looked at Song Jiabao from beginning to end, let alone answered his questions, but no one present believed what Song Jiabao had just said.
Just looking at their natural interaction just now, anyone with eyes open would know that what Song Jiabao said, "Song Xuanhe relied on his family background to force Xiao Yuanmu to be with him," is complete bullshit.
What kind of forced man would just walk over and assert his sovereignty just because he saw his boyfriend's hand being held by someone else for a few seconds longer?
Also, if they were not mistaken, the one struggling just now was clearly the young master of the Song family. If the tall and handsome man forced the young master Song to be with him, it would be possible, but it was simply a joke that the young master Song forced him.
Moreover, can the strong and dog-food atmosphere between these two people be created by one party forcing the other?
Not only did Song Jiabao lie with his eyes open, he also treated them as fools.
However, Young Master Song's attitude towards people is indeed high-end. What he said means that he is sure that Song Jiabao's company will not last long and will definitely go bankrupt and lose money.
Guo Tao's smile paused when he heard this. Although he and Song Xuan were roommates in college and both were rich second-generations, there was still a big gap between their families and they each had their own circles, so the relationship between them was not too close, just slightly better than that of ordinary classmates.
Hearing Song Xuanhe say this on the day of the opening reception, Guo Tao was still a little unhappy. At that time, he was tactful and did not show his dissatisfaction. Instead, he joked, "It's a small investment, so I naturally didn't tell you specifically. I heard that you like Romanee-Conti very much. It just so happens that I got a bottle of Romanee-Conti some time ago and have always wanted to give it to you. I'll have someone give it to you when you leave later."
Song Xuanhe's eyes lit up when he heard this. The only common hobby between him and the original owner was probably wine. However, the original owner liked collecting, while he liked wine tasting. This world was like a parallel world to his world. There was no difference in history, technology, or national divisions. Therefore, the wineries that were famous in the original world were also famous in this world.
"Okay." Song Xuanhe curled his eyes. Originally, he didn't have any feelings for Guo Tao, so he didn't intend to meddle in other people's business. However, the other person gave him a bottle of wine. Even if it wasn't a matter of reciprocity, at least he couldn't just stand by and watch him get cheated.
Song Xuan took a half step with Xiao Yuanmu, who was unable to break free, and whispered in Guo Tao's ear: "There is a problem with Song Jiabao's initial capital. I suggest you check it out."
Guo Tao was startled, and subconsciously glanced at Song Jiabao, whose face was livid, before he whispered to Song Xuanhe, "Really?"
Song Xuanhe was about to say something else when Xiao Yuanmu pressed his shoulders and pulled him back a little. He turned his head and glared at him, then said to Guo Tao, "It's a reward for the wine."
After saying that, he nodded to Guo Tao and pulled Xiao Yuanmu towards Zhou Nan.
Guo Tao stood there with a look of surprise and doubt. Although he was not very familiar with Song Xuanhe, he knew that Song Xuanhe would not lie to him about such a thing. However, as for matters such as the initial capital, although he was a partner, he was also unaware of it. Even if something really went wrong with Song Jiabao, it would not be traced back to him.
However, the fact that Song Xuanhe specifically pointed out this matter to remind him was definitely not as simple as he thought.
He sent wine to Song Xuanhe in order to get close to him so that he could talk to him in the future. Although the bottle of red wine was not very old, its auction price had reached six figures. Song Xuanhe gave him such information as a reward, so the value of this information needs to be estimated.
After Song Xuanhe reminded him, he no longer cared about what Guo Tao thought. However, when he saw Song Jiabao, whose face was pale, he stopped and said to him, "Cousin, although your uncle has brought back another son, you should not be too sad. After all, when people get old, they just like children. As a son, you should be more considerate of your elders' feelings and don't be too willful."
After saying that, Song Xuanhe patted Song Jiabao on the shoulder. If they hadn't seen him ruthlessly uncovering Song Jiabao's face before, everyone present would almost have thought that they were brothers.
Song Jiabao's face really turned worse after hearing this. He spoke word by word through his back teeth: "Song Xuanhe, don't be so complacent. You think you are the heir of the Song family, but your company will eventually belong to Song Xuanlin. By then, you won't be much better than me."
Song Xuanhe took his hand back and sighed with regret, "Don't worry, cousin. I didn't plan to own the company anyway. Why should I worry about that when someone helps me manage it? The share I get will be enough for me to squander. Although cousin doesn't have a brother with the same father and mother, half-brothers are still brothers, right? You should train the one you bring back. Maybe the younger one in my cousin's family will be willing to give you a share of the profits in the future."
Every word and every sentence was like a knife stabbing into Song Jiabao's heart, revealing little by little what he feared and cared about the most. The eyes he looked at Song Xuanhe were as if they were filled with poison. If he had not been rational, he would have wanted to cut him into pieces right here.
Song Xuanhe met Song Jiabao's gaze and smiled innocently, then pointed to the back and said, "My cousin is the host and has to entertain guests, so I will do as I please."
Xiao Yuanmu stood aside and watched quietly the whole time, watching Song Xuanhe sneer and sneer, watching him pretend, and watching him put on an innocent and harmless expression, but with an undisguised smugness in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows. His eyes followed the verbal sparring between Song Xuanhe and Song Jiabao, and gradually turned into a faint but real smile.
He almost forgot how long it had been since he had been so happy.
Was it after his last rebirth, or after his parents begged him to give up the position of heir to his younger brother who almost killed him, or when the Xiao family's relatives were haggling with those on the board of directors, not at all as elegant and calm as they were in public, and were about to fight for the slightest benefit.
He has become accustomed to seeking pleasure in the business world, and every victory in a battle gives him a sense of accomplishment. However, that sense of accomplishment is mixed with too many things, and the element that can bring people pleasure is so small that it is almost difficult for him to detect.
So much so that when he just woke up, the strange sense of satisfaction and pleasure in his chest that came with strange yet familiar memories made him feel that it didn't feel real at all. He even subconsciously suppressed the strange feelings and faced the world after opening his eyes with the most rational and vigilant attitude.
But now he suddenly felt that there seemed to be nothing wrong with that memory. No matter what kind of person Song Xuanhe was, at least so far, his existence made him feel happy.
Even though this pleasure will disappear in the near future, it does not prevent him from enjoying it now, enjoying this strange, uncertain, but real emotion.
Xiao Yuanmu was led by Song Xuanhe to the table where Zhou Nan was. When Zhou Nan saw their hands holding each other, he couldn't help but click his tongue a few times and said to Song Xuanhe, "Are you torturing or killing the dog? Can you have some sympathy?"
Upon hearing this, Song Xuanhe remembered that he and Xiao Yuanmu were still holding hands, so he quickly pulled his hands free. Unexpectedly, he broke free very easily this time, so easily that Song Xuanhe couldn't help but look up at Xiao Yuanmu.
Catching his gaze, Xiao Yuanmu suppressed the smile in his eyes, lowered his eyes and said in a calm voice: "What's the matter?"
"Nothing." Song Xuanhe retracted his gaze, and with his hands that seemed to still feel Xiao Yuanmu's body temperature, he took a glass of iced cocktail from the tray of a passing waiter. The cold liquid slid into his throat, and he raised his eyes and said lightly: "Don't pull my hand casually next time."
Xiao Yuanmu lowered his eyes, unable to tell what emotion was behind them, but his clear voice carried a hint of innocence: "Aren't we lovers?"
Song Xuanhe was stunned by the question. To be honest, he really didn't think that he and Xiao Yuanmu were a couple. Although they had kissed and lived together, the kiss was only forced by the situation. Besides, there was no couple living in two separate rooms. At best, they were just roommates.
Moreover, he didn't think Xiao Yuanmu admitted that they were a couple.
Song Xuanhe didn't say anything, but Zhou Nan couldn't stand it. In his opinion, Xiao Yuanmu was much better than Song Xuanhe's previous messy lover. At least he looked clean. Although his expression was a little cold, he was neither humble nor arrogant and had a good temperament. He was a good match for Song Xuanhe when standing together.
When he met Song Xuanhe and Xiao Yuanmu before, he saw that they were not very close and was a little hesitant about their relationship. However, after Qian Qin's birthday party and this time today, he completely dispelled his doubts. Although they were not as clingy as other couples, the aura between couples was different. Although he could not be said to have been around many women, he had much more experience in love than ordinary people, so he could not be wrong.
However, what puzzled Zhou Nan the most was that no matter in the rumors or what he had seen before, it was clearly Song Xuanhe who pursued Xiao Yuanmu, but now it seemed that Xiao Yuanmu liked Song Xuanhe more, while Song Xuanhe was a little cold towards Xiao Yuanmu.
Judging from Song Xuan's past short-lived enthusiasm for his lovers, he must be fed up with them by now.
Zhou Nan thought about this and couldn't help but say, "Yeah, it's normal for you two to hold hands before. Why are you being so awkward?"
Xiao Yuanmu might be the best match that Song Er could find. After all, everyone knows that Song Er falls in love based on looks. Xiao Yuanmu's looks are the limit of human appearance. At least none of the stars he has met are better looking than him. Now that they have broken up because of Song Er, it will be difficult to get her back.
As a friend, Zhou Nan felt it was his responsibility to remind Song Xuanhe.
However, Song Xuanhe did not understand his intentions, and instead said, "Who said that couples have to hold hands? I don't like it. Don't hold my hand for no reason next time."
Zhou Nan coughed twice, and when he saw Song Xuanhe looking at him, he winked at him.
Song Xuanhe didn't understand what Zhou Nan meant by his winking eyes, and his eyes stayed on his face for two seconds before moving away.
Xiao Yuanmu's eyes fell on Song Xuanhe's red ears, and he said softly, "Okay."
There wasn't the slightest dissatisfaction in his expression or tone, and even the arc of his drooping eyes seemed to carry a hint of gentleness. Zhou Nan's expression froze for two seconds. He finally understood why others said not to interfere in other people's affairs.
If both parties are willing to fight and be beaten, he will be caught in a dilemma.
Zhou Nan rolled his eyes, drank the wine in the quilt, and said, "I'm going to go over there and I won't bother you anymore."
Song Xuanhe glanced at him with an extremely calm expression. Without even a word of persuasion, he just said two words: "Go away."
Zhou Nan gritted his teeth. He finally understood why Song Jiabao hated Song Er. If he had known this earlier, he should have cheered for Song Jiabao and put an end to this boy's arrogance when he was watching the show.
Seeing that Zhou Nan said he was leaving but didn't move, Song Xuanhe couldn't help but ask, "Why aren't you leaving yet?"
Zhou Nan: …
"I'm leaving!"
Looking at Zhou Nan's angry back as he walked with great strides, Song Xuanhe couldn't help laughing. Zhou Nan's personality was quite similar to his childhood friend in his original world. He was mean-mouthed but warm-hearted, and as long as he treated someone as one of his own, he wouldn't bear grudges. But because of this, he was particularly easy to be stabbed in the back by people close to him.
His only childhood friend and best friend died like this.
That stupid guy never hated anyone until his death. When he took his last breath, he still remembered to remind him to take good care of himself and told him that life is actually beautiful.
He didn't know whether his life was beautiful or not. He only knew that the last person in the world whom he could completely trust had left him.
Song Xuanhe withdrew his gaze, put aside the old memories and random thoughts in his mind, and waited for the plot to begin.
He was reluctant to let Zhou Nan stay here at first, and he urged him to leave just now because of this plot. Today's cocktail party was probably the only kindness Xiao Yuanmu had felt after being with the original owner. Even for him who was reborn later, it had a huge impact, so he didn't want any accidents to happen.
Song Xuanhe drank the wine sip by sip. The empty cocktail glasses on the table were cleared away by the waiter. After a while, he would take another glass from the tray of the waiter who passed by. The alcohol content of the cocktail was not high. He drank a lot of it in a row, but he didn't feel drunk at all.
Seeing Song Xuanhe with his eyes downcast, wondering what he was thinking, drinking one glass after another, although no emotion could be seen on his expressionless face, Xiao Yuanmu knew that he was very uncomfortable.
Nothing happened just now, it was just what he thought of. However, what on earth did Song Xuanhe think of that made him show such a fragile and lonely expression.
Is it because of people or because of things?
Song Xuanhe took another glass of wine. Xiao Yuanmu frowned slightly and raised his hand to snatch the glass from his hand. However, before he could move, a familiar figure appeared in his sight.
At the same time, the system's voice also sounded: [Xiao Yuanmu's white moonlight has appeared, and is now behind you. It will be here in less than five seconds. 】
The term "white moonlight" was told to the system by Song Xuanhe. The system was a little confused at first, but after checking information online, it found that the term was extremely appropriate. So from then on, when referring to Bai Mo, it would use the term "white moonlight".
Song Xuanhe put down the wine glass in his hand and rubbed the bottom of the glass with his fingers. Before he could retract his fingers, he heard someone walking past him from behind and stopping beside him.
Then, a clear and melodious voice sounded: "Excuse me, are you Song Xuan and the Second Young Master Song?"
Song Xuanhe turned around and saw the appearance of the person who was speaking. He was a young man with good facial features, but a bit ordinary when put together. Perhaps because of his very fair skin, even in a suit, he looked more like an underage boy.
Seeing Song Xuanhe looking at him without saying anything, Bai Mo couldn't help but blink and asked, "Second Young Master Song?"
Song Xuanhe retracted his gaze and said with a smile: "It's me."
Bai Mo was relieved to see that he had recognized the wrong person. He smiled and said, "I thought I recognized the wrong person. Brother Yuan has a bottle of wine in my father's wine cellar. He wanted my father to give it to you, but my father had something urgent to do, so I came to tell you. You can find me when you leave later."
"Thank you." Song Xuanhe curled his lips and asked in confusion, "Are you Mr. Bai's son?"
Bai Mo nodded, and smiled, revealing his two fangs. He said, "Yes, my name is Bai Mo, the "Mo" in "end". I have been studying abroad and just came back recently."
Song Xuanhe nodded slightly, and then Bai Mo continued, "Are your friends around you?"
Xiao Yuanmu's eyes were deep, he suppressed the unpredictable emotions in his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said: "Hello, I am Xiao Yuanmu."
Bai Mo opened his eyes slightly, adding a touch of cuteness to his ordinary face. He smiled and said, "Yuan Mu? Your parents must love you very much to name you this."
Xiao Yuanmu lowered his eyes slightly and said calmly: "I am an orphan."
"I'm sorry." Bai Mo apologized first, and then said: "But no matter what, I think the person who gave you this name must be full of love, and you have met the expectations of the person who gave you this name."
Xiao Yuanmu's eyes fell on Bai Mo's face, and after a long time, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Really?"
"Of course it is." Bai Mo curved his eyes, "It doesn't sound like my name. Just because I'm the youngest, I'm called Bai Mo. How perfunctory."
Xiao Yuanmu's lips curled up slightly, Song Xuanhe looked away, and the words he had seen before emerged in his mind: [Whenever he recalled it, that extremely dark memory would reveal a little light, allowing Xiao Yuanmu to treasure it in his heart and remember that pure kindness without any mixture of interests or sympathy. 】
"Right." Bai Mo turned his gaze to Song Xuanhe and said with a smile, "I've always heard that you like collecting wine. I have a few collector's editions. When you go to get the wine later, I can take you to see it. I heard that you also have a lot of wine collection. If it's convenient, can I go to your wine cellar to take a look?"
Bai Mo's voice is clear and mellow, with the liveliness unique to teenagers, so he looks younger and it is easy for people to like him. It is also difficult to refuse his moderate requests.
However, Song Xuanhe smiled slightly and refused mercilessly: "It's inconvenient."
Bai Mo was stunned when he was rejected, but there was no embarrassment or anger on his face. Instead, he scratched his face in embarrassment and said, "Sorry, I think I made a request that I shouldn't have made."
Song Xuanhe nodded slightly, as if confirming that what he had just said was very abrupt.
However, Bai Mo was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled and said, "But when I get the wine later, I still hope you can help me take a look. My father said that you have a deep understanding of wine, so I want you to help me identify the wine I bought before."
These words were spoken very politely, and with a hint of flattery, but Song Xuanhe showed no mercy at all and said directly: "Sorry, I don't have time."
At this time, Bai Mo's expression changed slightly. He pursed his lips. Although he was a little sad because he was rejected several times, he still smiled and said, "Today is the first time we meet. It is true that I am too familiar. In this case, I will not trouble Mr. Song. Remember to call me when you get the wine later."
Song Xuanhe nodded indifferently, with a very cold expression, and didn't say a word to him.
Bai Mo smiled helplessly, turned his head to look at Xiao Yuanmu, showed his two small canine teeth, and said with a smile: "Mr. Xiao, see you again if there is a chance."
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