Chapter 177: Fox Spirit
Xue Qiyue never imagined that the day would come when she'd be face-to-face with the boss of Huansheng Entertainment. Just days earlier, in her fan group's private chat, she had vowed that if Xiao Yu ever got together with him, she would quit being a fan for good. "Would you mind converting into a CP fan?"
What CP fan? Whose CP fan?
These two questions had just flashed through her mind when she found the answers in Yin Chengjue's expression.
Damn! There really is something going on between them! Forget how strange it is for the boss of an entertainment company to take one of his artists to the movies—even if it was just a boss taking a subordinate to the movies, there would still be something fishy about it!
This was Xue Qiyue's first thought after learning the truth. But immediately after, she couldn't help thinking: What a pity that a face like the Huansheng Entertainment boss's isn't in showbiz...
Now that I think about it, that day when I saw them standing side by side, Xiao Yu's head was just a bit above Boss Yin's shoulder. When Boss Yin sometimes stood behind Xiao Yu, his broad shoulders and arms seemed like they could completely envelop Xiao Yu...
'Would you mind converting into a CP fan?'
These words appeared in Xue Qiyue's mind once more, but this time, they occupied her entire brain.
Xue Qiyue: "..." Ah! This damn attractiveness!
After speaking, Yin Chengjue quickly stepped back. "Well then, Miss Xue, I hope you enjoy yourself. I must go attend to other guests now."
Xue Qiyue: "Wait! So you're just going to stay here attracting attention? Then what about Xiao Yu? Where does that leave him!"
As soon as the words left her mouth, Xue Qiyue quickly covered it, thinking to herself: It's over! This role conversion happened way too fast! I'm actually starting to worry there might be a scoundrel in this CP, causing the house I just moved into to collapse!
Hearing this, Yin Chengjue also laughed and said quietly, "Don't worry, I'm just fulfilling my duties as the host."
Thus, when Rong Yu followed Murong He into the banquet hall and scanned the room, he saw Yin Chengjue standing on the left side of the hall, "chatting amiably" with a young, beautiful lady.
Murong He had been taken by his parents to countless banquets since childhood. After reaching adulthood, he had also brought many people to such social events. Because he bore the Murong surname and was the eldest son in his family, clearly groomed by his parents as the heir, any banquet within the circle would send an invitation to their family. The invitations in his hand also allowed him to bring others in for socializing. Therefore, many entrepreneurs sought cooperation with him, even willing to concede significant profits to the Murong family's enterprises, all for the sake of accessing upper-class social circles through the invitations he possessed.
Murong He had brought many people, but this was the first time he was bringing his third brother. Although he didn't show it on his face, he felt a little excited inside.
His third brother usually disliked attending these kinds of events. It was rare for him to come, and he was even letting him bring him in. Murong He had already drawn up a long list of plans in his heart, wanting to introduce his brother to some business tycoons and help him expand his network within the circle.
However, although Murong He's intentions were good, and he even found those people immediately after entering the hall, when he turned around, he found the space behind him empty—Rong Yu was nowhere to be seen.
Murong He: "..." So, I really am just a soulless admission ticket...
Murong He looked around unwillingly, wanting to find his third brother.
Soon, he spotted his brother's figure on the left side of the hall.
Murong He quickly followed, wanting to pull Rong Yu back. Only when he got closer did he realize there was also a tall man standing next to Rong Yu.
With people coming and going at the banquet, it wasn't strange for anyone to pass by. So when Murong He saw someone next to Rong Yu earlier, he thought it was just someone passing by. After all, in his view, with his brother's personality, he probably wouldn't initiate social interactions. He didn't expect his brother really was talking to someone.
Come to think of it, why did third brother suddenly want to attend this banquet?
Murong He's mind suddenly jolted awake!
He had been so caught up in the joy of his third brother wanting to come with him. Now, thinking it over, it was clear his brother hadn't come to keep him company at all—he was clearly using him as an admission ticket for another purpose!
And the target of that "purpose" was obviously a man...
Alarm bells rang loudly in Murong He's heart, and he quickly quickened his pace to walk over!
Because the person standing in front of Rong Yu had his back to Murong He, Murong He couldn't see his face. It wasn't until he hurriedly approached and grabbed the other's hand, forcefully turning him towards himself!
"You! Yin Chengjue?"
"Murong He?"
"Mr. Murong? What is this?" Yin Chengjue looked at the clearly aggressive Murong He, feeling very puzzled.
Rong Yu, who had just finished discussing the question of "who was that woman" with Yin Chengjue, only then remembered that his own brother was also here. His mood immediately brightened! Before Murong He could speak, he quickly pulled on Yin Chengjue's other arm and asked, feigning confusion, "Boss Yin, who is this?"
Murong He: ???
Murong He's eyes widened slightly, a rare crack appearing on his usually steady face.
Thankfully, his upbringing since childhood held him up, preventing him from rolling up his sleeves on the spot to grab his brother by the collar and ask, "You're asking who I am?"
"Let me introduce you. This is the eldest young master of the Murong family, also the future helmsman of the Murong Group, Mr. Murong He. The Murong Group's businesses span many industries and they are currently developing towards new technology industries. Our Yin Group is also fortunate to be cooperating with the Murong Group." Yin Chengjue subtly freed his hand from Murong He's grip, stood next to Rong Yu, and introduced him.
A signature smile appeared on Rong Yu's lips. "Hello, Mr. Murong."
Murong He: "..." Heart, shattered into pieces with a crash.
Rong Yu took a slight step forward, facing Murong He's direction with his back to Yin Chengjue, blinking frantically to signal him!
Murong He: "..." Heart, after shattering, feels like it's been run over by a large truck.
"Mr. Murong, this is Rong Yu. He is an artist at our Huansheng Entertainment, and also my, younger brother." Considering that going public in such a place wasn't ideal, Yin Chengjue had to settle for pulling Rong Yu into the family circle, at the very least.
However, Yin Chengjue's way of putting it wasn't a big problem for anyone else, but for Murong He, it was like a heavy hammer, ruthlessly pounding his already shattered heart into dust.
Murong He, unable to bear it any longer, opened his mouth, about to say something, when he saw his own biological brother raise a hand and place it on one of Yin Chengjue's shoulders, saying in a soft, intimate tone: "Brother, I'm hungry."
Murong He: "..." Phew! A gust of wind blew, and the heart pounded into dust dissipated like smoke. Gone, it's all gone.
Yin Chengjue didn't notice Murong He's abnormal expression. Hearing only that Rong Yu was hungry, he started planning to take Rong Yu to get some tasty pastries to fill his stomach.
"Well then, Mr. Murong, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first." After speaking, Yin Chengjue led Rong Yu towards the nearest tea and pastry area.
Leaving Murong He alone in place, silently gathering his heart that had drifted away with the wind.
Yin Chengjue was also somewhat puzzled. He had indeed spoken with Murong He a few times, mainly to discuss cooperation between their sides. However, Murong He himself was quite busy. Currently, both sides were still in a mutual testing phase, and the cooperation wasn't for any major projects, so Murong He's side had assigned other people to handle the talks. So, to be precise, Yin Chengjue and Murong He hadn't interacted that many times—certainly not to the extent where one party would aggressively grab the other at a banquet.
Did the cooperation talks break down? That didn't happen, right?
A hundred thoughts flashed through Yin Chengjue's mind, but in reality, it only took the time for him to pick up a few matcha daifuku for Rong Yu.
Rong Yu very naturally took the pastries Yin Chengjue handed him, eating with relative elegance. "That Miss Xue earlier, is she really my fan?"
Yin Chengjue: "She chased me all the way here to ask me what our relationship really is. What do you think?"
Rong Yu: "So how did you answer?"
Yin Chengjue: "I asked her if she'd mind being a CP fan for the two of us."
Rong Yu blinked. "And did she agree?"
Yin Chengjue spread his hands. "I guess she agreed. Her expression seemed to say that if I stayed here any longer, attracting attention, I'd be cheating on you."
Rong Yu glanced around, then carefully examined Yin Chengjue's face, snorting, "Of course you're attracting attention. You're the most handsome one here. Everyone is secretly watching you, probably guessing about our relationship too."
Hearing this, Yin Chengjue grew curious. "Didn't you say you weren't coming? Why did you suddenly change your mind?"
"It's all because I was worried you'd drink too much and get eaten by some fox spirit!" Rong Yu said with a displeased expression. "It's all your fault. Having a face like this is bad enough, but you also have a damn sexy figure, and you dress like this!"
Yin Chengjue: "..." Is this... a compliment?
Scolding me while praising me, how can you be this adorable!
Yin Chengjue was torn between laughter and tears. Looking at Rong Yu's puffed-up, angry face, a mischievous urge rose uncontrollably in him. So he laughed and said, "Isn't that right? I've only been here for a short while, and a male fox spirit has already caught the scent and come chasing after me, waiting on the sidelines to devour me."
Hearing this, Rong Yu's eyebrow twitched. "Who? Besides Miss Xue, who else has been here?"
Yin Chengjue raised an eyebrow. "Look forward."
Rong Yu instinctively looked behind Yin Chengjue.
"Not behind me. In front of you." Yin Chengjue pointed to his own eyes. "Look up. Look into my eyes."
Rong Yu looked up, puzzled, and did as he was told.
Then he heard Yin Chengjue say with a laugh, "Do you see it? That male fox spirit waiting to devour me is hidden right here in my eyes."
Rong Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, a meaningful smile curling at the corner of his mouth. "Then... is brother willing to be utterly consumed by this male fox spirit?" After saying this, he deliberately slowly licked his lips and added, "The kind where he eats you clean, leaving no bones behind."
Ah! Damn it!
Yin Chengjue inwardly roared: Why is the banquet only just starting now! As the birthday star, Grandpa hasn't even given his speech yet. I absolutely cannot leave early!
"Very willing. Coincidentally, hotel rooms have been arranged for everyone tonight." Yin Chengjue's voice was low and husky.
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