Chapter 657: Shadow Emperor Xiao, Have You Dreamt of Snakes Lately?
Chapter 657: Shadow Emperor Xiao, Have You Dreamt of Snakes Lately?
"Sorry, I really can't drink," the woman continued to apologize while crying.
The man's anger escalated, and he berated her, "Stop pretending to be virtuous! I don't have time to play these games with you. Either drink these three glasses or serve me!"
From the man's rage, it was evident how bad-tempered he was.
Another gentle and pleasant voice joined the conversation, "Boss Liu, Jin Ling is a newcomer. Don't treat her the same way. Here, I'll drink with you."
Qin Ruan and Rong Jing, who overheard the voices from the other side, exchanged curious glances.
Both of them were intrigued for different reasons. Rong Jing was merely curious about the situation, while Qin Ruan recognized the voice of the man who spoke later; it was a familiar acquaintance.
It was the popular movie emperor who had recently been in the limelight due to the filming of a new movie, Xiao Yunchen.
The commotion continued from the other side.
The man addressed as Boss Liu teased, "Oh, isn't this Shadow Emperor Xiao? I dare not drink your wine, I can't afford to pay if I end up knocking into something after getting drunk."
The man's anger seemed to have subsided a bit in the presence of Xiao Yunchen.
Xiao Yunchen replied with a smile, "Don't exaggerate. Tonight, we are on the Fu family's turf. Even if we get drunk, it shouldn't cause any major problems."
Boss Liu understood Xiao Yunchen's implication. They were guests tonight, and causing trouble on the Fu family's grounds would be unwise.
Boss Liu remained unrelenting, saying, "Humph! Don't try to talk me down. I know this is the Fu family's place; otherwise, this wench would have been taken advantage of already. Since she chose to act like a bitch, she shouldn't pretend to be virtuous and disgust people!"
Xiao Yunchen chuckled, his laughter pleasant to the ears. He said calmly, "Boss Liu, don't be so angry. Our boss is still waiting to have a drink with you."
Xiao Yunchen's boss was Ke Zhibin, the owner of Ya Huang Entertainment Company, a true tycoon in the business world. The company held a significant position in the fields of film, music, and entertainment economy.
Ya Huang Entertainment Company was a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, boasting a complete industrial chain and abundant entertainment resources. Their productions were always well-received, and many of their artists were top-tier stars.
It was home to renowned actors like He Nianzhen, the movie emperor Xiao Yunchen himself, and three of the four recognized top actresses in the entertainment industry. Among the four top actors, two of them were also part of this company.
Xiao Yunchen, the youngest movie emperor, was highly acclaimed in the entertainment circle and a significant source of income.
However, Xiao Yunchen was no ordinary actor anymore. He was not only the number one in Ya Huang Entertainment but also one of the important shareholders in the company.
At this level, Boss Liu didn't dare to offend him easily.
With Xiao Yunchen's discreet persuasion, the woman named Jin Ling managed to escape Boss Liu's harassment.
After Xiao Yunchen persuaded Boss Liu, he returned to Jin Ling, who was still lying on the ground, looking disheveled.
Dressed in a suit with a restrained aura, Xiao Yunchen slightly bent down and extended his hand to the still-crying Jin Ling.
His voice was cold as he said, 'Get up, crying like this isn't attractive.'
"Wuwuwu..."
Upon hearing this, Jin Ling burst into louder sobs. Standing in front of the forest, Rong Jing slightly agape, exclaimed in disbelief: 'Is Shadow Emperor really that lacking in emotional intelligence? He's so cluelessly straightforward!'
"This woman is like water; treat her gently, and she remains lukewarm; treat her harshly, and she becomes scalding hot, injuring those around her. Dealing with them requires a gentle approach."
Qin Ruan looked meaningfully at Rong Jing and remarked, "Impressive, being someone who frequents romantic settings, you really understand."
"Haha..." Rong Jing awkwardly chuckled and touched his nose, saying, "As long as you understand women well, you'll figure out this routine."
"Who?!"
A cold and vigilant voice resounded.
Xiao Yunchen noticed the commotion and approached with sharp eyes.
Qin Ruan met his icy gaze and waved her hand, saying, "Hey, long time no see, Shadow Emperor Xiao."
"Miss Qin? What are you doing here?"
Xiao Yunchen eyes glistened with excitement as he hurriedly approached Qin Ruan, ignoring the still-crying Jin Ling on the ground.
Meeting an acquaintance, Qin Ruan knew it might take a while. She turned to Hou Qiang and said, "You go back and wait for Second Young Master. I'll be back in a moment."
"Alright."
Hou Qiang nodded and walked away.
Xiao Yunchen approached with a smile on his proportionate and handsome face, appearing more affable than his earlier cold demeanor in front of Jin Ling.
In contrast to his indifference in front of Jin Ling, he now exuded a more human touch.
Qin Ruan's gaze swept behind Xiao Yunchen and locked onto a pair of blood-red eyes.
Behind Xiao Yunchen stood a tall man dressed in ancient black clothing, his perfectly sculpted figure on full display.
With sharp facial features, he wasn't conventionally handsome, yet it was hard to divert one's gaze from him.
Ordinary people couldn't see this man's existence; he was the ancient monstrous beast, Gou She, Chang Yuan, and also Xiao Yunchen's contract beast.
Meeting Qin Ruan's gaze, the ancient beast arrogantly nodded his chin, a greeting of sorts.
With this haughty posture, anyone unfamiliar might have thought Qin Ruan owed him a fortune.
Qin Ruan's smile deepened, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes.
She suddenly asked Xiao Yunchen, " Shadow Emperor Xiao, have you dreamed of snakes recently?"
In an instant, a surge of hostility emanated from Chang Yuan's blood-red eyes. He stared at Qin Ruan with a chilling warning.
He warned her, "Shut up!"
Paying no attention to Chang Yuan's dangerous warning, Qin Ruan acted as if she hadn't heard him.
Initially sporting a smile upon seeing Qin Ruan, Xiao Yunchen's expression changed upon hearing the word 'snake.'
His lips tightened, fear gleaming in his eyes. "Miss Qin, honestly, I've been dreaming of snakes lately. My sleep quality has declined, greatly affecting my filming work."
Qin Ruan's cold demeanor blossomed into a smile. Her eyes twinkled as she reassured him, "No worries, I have talisman paper here to ensure you have peaceful sleep ahead."
Xiao Yunchen breathed a sigh of relief, not entirely sure, "I hope I'm not entangled with something unclean again?"
It wasn't unjustified for him to think so; he'd dreamt of snakes before.
However, the recent frequency of snake dreams left him uneasy.
If work hadn't been so busy lately, he would've contacted Qin Ruan earlier.
This was also why he had shown excitement upon seeing Qin Ruan just now.
Ignoring Chang Yuan's dangerously warning eyes, Qin Ruan reached into her bag, saying, "There's nothing unclean. You're simply having dreams with a snake theme – you're quite fated with snakes."
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