Chapter 2

"Is everything alright?" asked Xia Ying

Xia Ying watched as Chen Die stepped out of the bar a moment later, followed by Chen Shuyuan

Chen Die shook his hand briefly, then quickly released it and returned to his seat

Chen Die nodded and commented: "The length is quite similar to that of an investor."

Wen Liang, with a smile that seemed neither fully a smile nor not a smile, straightforwardly rejected: "Get lost"

It is evidently a display of pride in one's boyfriend

Hmm? The beer belly raised an eyebrow, holding a posture, "Do you know me?"

Wen Liang was in a good mood, gently stroking the back of her hand with his fingers, which felt smooth and tender, truly a testament to how well he had taken care of her over the years

Fear is an instinctive response

"What happened? Why did it suddenly get noisy?" The beer belly, trying to mediate, stood up with a glass in hand and said, "Come, let me toast to our campus beauty. It was I who brought this up first, so I owe you an apology."

Chen Die ignored him

Chen Shuyuan was caught off guard, her head struck the wall, and Chen Die raised her hand to press against her neck, her brows and eyes lowered

Wen Liang, accustomed to the tranquility of the carriage, closed his eyes to rest for a while and reached out to grasp Chen Die's hand.

She glanced around and asked, "Where is the senior?"

Chen Die's nonchalant remark: "I suppose we should get acquainted."

Many people in the school pursue Chen Die, and I estimate that by the end of these four years, she must have received so many love letters that her hands would be sore from holding them. Chen Shuyuan covered her mouth and laughed, "Fortunately, her boyfriend is not from our school; otherwise, it would be a source of jealousy for sure"

It's nothing

"Just like that, eating, filming, and sleeping, but the scenery is very beautiful, and the shooting is also very good. I estimate that the film will be out soon," said Chen Die.

He honestly said: "Half an hour ago"

Miss Chen" Zhu Qicong nodded

What happened to the company

A patch on her neck was hot and warm, undoubtedly turning red. Her skin is thin, and if pressed harder, it is likely that fingerprints will remain by tomorrow

Everyone rolled away amidst the laughter

It rained again, and the ground is damp

By evening, the air had also taken on a chill. Chen Die pulled a thin fleece blanket over her legs and yawned

"You have good taste, having found such a boyfriend," said the man with a beer belly

Recalling her earlier remark, "This is not to delay Mr. Wen's good fortune," it sounded jarring at first, but it was not difficult to discern the underlying jealousy within it

This is not like her

She grabbed Chen Shuyuan by the collar and repeatedly slammed her head against the wall

"So, does our campus beauty have a boyfriend now?" The beer-belly man changed the subject and looked at Chen Die.

"Indeed, being so beautiful, she must have a boyfriend." The man with a beer belly shook his head and said, "That guy is really getting a bargain."

Beer belly tilted his head: "Isn't that from your school? Who on earth is that?"

As soon as Chen Die frowned, a servant hurriedly walked over and said, "Mr. Ma."

Yet those two individuals continued their conversation as if no one else were present

Who among those present does not know that Chen Shuyuan has been pursuing Lu Chuan for four years with a shameless face, while Lu Chuan has clearly rejected her countless times? If one did not possess good self-restraint, who could endure such a person bouncing around every day?

Chen Die smiled, the corners of her eyes lifted, charming like a fox

Chen Shuyuan let out a light scoff, continuing to stride forward in her high heels. However, as she passed by Chen Die, she was suddenly pulled back by her arm.

It turns out that not following Lu Chuan was to wait for her here

Chen Die sat down next to Xia Ying and leaned over to ask: "Who is this?"

Wen Liang, having exhausted his patience, took the cigarette from his mouth and said: "How did you come here?"

Being significantly older than this group, sitting among them feels quite out of place, especially with a beer belly.

Wen Liang glanced at his watch: "What time shall we go back?"

Zhu Qicong: "Wen is preparing to strip Qu of the shares in his hands, and the matters to be dealt with are quite complicated"

Chen Die smiled at the corners of her lips, remaining calm and composed: "I apologize, my tolerance for alcohol is poor, and I have already exceeded my limit."

After a little over ten minutes, Wen Liang came out

Chen Die's phone vibrated

Chen Die put away the mocking demeanor he had just displayed and humbly said with a smile, "I have not heard that the school has ever selected a school beauty; it is all just talk among everyone."

She tilted her head and said, "Chen Shuyuan, after all these years, how is it that you still only know this little trick?"

When Chen Die returned to her seat, there was an additional person at their table

Xia Ying couldn't help but roll her eyes directly

After all, this Wen Liang is nothing but a madman, having committed countless outrageous acts. Everyone must be cautious of his moods in his presence, fearing that this capricious individual might suddenly explode in anger

I didn't say anything, yet you came up and grabbed my neck, " Chen Die reminded him

Just now, when surrounded by beautiful women, Chen Die appeared quite happy.

Chen Die is 1.7 meters tall and is wearing a pair of high heels, using her height advantage to glare at her: "If you dare to gossip again, just try it."

Chen Die pinched his shoulder and let out a silent sneer

The two individuals were huddled together, whispering to each other, when the man with the beer belly turned his face and asked with a smile, "Is this our leading lady?"

"Yes, Mr. Wen at that table requests your presence."

Usually, when Chen Die goes in and out of school, he is occasionally picked up by Zhu Qicong, during which he is not so reserved and even engages in conversation with her to alleviate boredom. However, as long as Liang is present, he adopts a posture of complete respect.

Chen Shuyuan styled her hair: "The school specifically invited Senior Lu Chuan to come back and take the photos, which will definitely be much better than what we amateurs can take."

Someone nearby shouted for Xia Ying to share a ride, and after bidding farewell to Chen Die, she ran over

Today's Wen Liang is particularly captivating, unlike her usual self. As my gaze sweeps to her neck, I frown slightly, raising my hand to brush aside her black hair, my palm resting against her skin

"I see you haven't had much to drink either. How can someone who wants to step into this circle not drink?" said the beer belly.

Chen Die leaned lazily against the sofa, only raising her gaze upon hearing the words, and smiled slightly: "Yes."

The man, rough and unruly, bites down on a cigarette, and in an instant, a spark of fire flares up

Wen Liang merely responded with a "mm" and ended the topic, leaning back to continue resting with his eyes closed, his hand still gently squeezing hers without pause

"Which Manager Wen?" The beer-bellied man sat up impatiently, looked in the direction indicated by the attendant, and immediately exclaimed "Oh!" as he sprang up from the sofa and hurried over.

However, with the financial backer present, one can only remain silent

A couple walked by smiling, and Chen Die stepped aside to let them pass, glancing to the side—she did not want her friends to know about the complicated relationship she had with Wen Liang

It doesn't hurt anymore, Chen Die lifted her eyelid and said, "Nonsense"

"I don't know," Chen Die shrugged, catching the familiar scent on him, "I guess it will be soon."

I can't believe she would say such a thing about me

After a brief silence, Zhu Qicong quietly said, "Miss Chen, President Wen has been quite busy with company matters these days, and his temper may not be the best."

Xia Ying, feeling indignant, argued with her: "The butterfly has been with her boyfriend since before college, what are you babbling about here!"

Moreover, Wen Liang is right here now—" she said leisurely, "Can you guess how he will treat you if I call him over?

I am impressed

"Does it hurt?" he asked

Did Chen Shuyuan not leave together?

Chen Die glanced to the side of the road and indeed saw that black Bentley

The night was clear and bright, as a black Bentley steadily drove towards the western suburban villa

How will you return

Xia Ying sighed softly, giving a gentle rub to Chen Die's right hand, and lamented, "It is truly a pity for it."

Chen Die glanced back and said: "What are you doing?"

Others couldn't help but argue softly, "Yes, and there are plenty of wealthy people in our school, right"

Wen Liang: "If you speak to me properly, how could I possibly hurt you?"

Chen Die adjusted his hair and said: "Celebration banquet"

She had seen his fierce and menacing appearance many times; merely furrowing his brow could not intimidate her at all. She raised her hand and swatted away his hand that was pressed against the back of her neck.

However, the man had little expression on his face, and his words were barely audible; one could only sense his superiority from the slight elevation of his chin

Who knows

Wen Liang: Zhu Qicong is outside, please wait for me.

I truly envy you, Princess. You have everything you need for clothing, food, housing, and transportation, along with a boyfriend.

Several people around could not help but frown, as this statement was inherently uncomfortable to hear

Xia Ying was taken aback, and then she watched as the man with a beer belly approached the very man she had been staring at earlier with a sheepish smile.

What is going on here?" Xia Ying poked Chen Die.

A gap was left open in the car window, and the faint voices of several people could be heard not far away

Everyone else understood and laughed, teasingly saying: "I have heard for a long time that Director Wen's villa in the western suburbs, where every inch of land is precious, is used to keep a mistress. Such a treasure, when will you let us see it?"

Hmm," Chen Die casually asked, "When did you arrive?"

Chen spoke clearly

I am afraid that Yu Guang has never left their side at all

Not yet. Chen Shuyuan said with a blush, understandingly, "Senior is currently in a period of career advancement, so we are not focusing on our relationship."

He stood in front of the man, nodding and bowing, adopting a very humble posture

Chen Shuyuan sat at the innermost part and was the last to come out. As she walked out of the booth, she saw Chen Die leaning against the wall beside her.

She heard one of the men say: "Why is Mr. Wen leaving so early today? Could it be that the unpleasant fellow with the surname Ma just now spoiled your mood?"

Chen Shuyuan's words are no longer a veiled criticism; she has directly placed the blame squarely on Chen Die's head

Zhu Qicong respectfully called out "Director Wen" and then steadily drove towards the villa in the western suburbs

Beer belly: "I just saw the initial cut, and it was really well done"

The beer belly stood up, leaning over half of the coffee table to reach out to her: "I had heard that the school anniversary film was being shot by the school beauty, and seeing it in person is indeed better than hearing about it a hundred times."

The others present are seeing a beer belly for the first time, and the lively atmosphere has dropped to freezing point, with expressions of confusion on their faces as they wonder who they are and where they are.

After a pause, she nodded to herself, "Indeed, how could those suitors at school possibly satisfy her?"

Chen Shuyuan lifted her chin and said, "You have to ask her to find out, but I have heard that her boyfriend is particularly wealthy"

Chen Die glanced at her and said, "You can speak a little louder."

Wen Liang made a sound of "hm" and then lifted his foot to leave

Chen Die walked behind.

Chen Die glanced to the side, and Chen Shuyuan, who used to be the head of the external relations department and had extensive contact with enterprises, clearly recognized this man with a beer belly

Chen Die only understood the general idea; she could not grasp the specifics. She nodded slightly and turned her head to look out the window, remaining silent.

Due to the commotion caused by this matter, Lu Chuan also left, and everyone lost interest in continuing the celebration. One person suggested returning, and everyone then rose to their feet.

Xia Ying chuckled softly and playfully tapped her arm, saying, "You are too much."

Chen Shuyuan glared at her fiercely, yet a faint sound escaped her throat

Chen Die raised her chin and said, "My boyfriend's assistant has arrived"

bad temper

What do you want to do! I tell you, this is a bar! With so many people watching you, what else do you want to do!" Chen Shuyuan's voice was somewhat thin, and when her emotions became agitated, her voice became very sharp, "No wonder you were raised by Wen Liang; you act just like him, knowing only violence in your actions.

"It's all good, it's all good." Xia Ying patted her chest, "What a coincidence, otherwise you would have had to drink with this kind of trash."

As everyone took the subway, and those who took taxis managed to get a ride, Chen Die then turned and walked towards that Bentley

Xia Ying: "I just received a call and left; that person is currently extremely busy with numerous matters."

Isn't it just that I was called over at the right moment

"How has it been shooting in Europe these days?" he casually asked

"Exactly. " replied the boy with a beer belly, "Our campus light, the four-time reigning campus beauty."

Another person laughed heartily: "Can Ah Liang still be affected by such people? He is in a hurry to go home to play with his cat."

Are you mute

Each word is pronounced with emphasis: "I want to be as violent as him, do you think you can still stand here now"

"Investor." Xia Ying cupped her hand near her ear and said, "It seems he was also from our school before. This time, he sponsored part of the funding for the promotional video."

Wen Liang approached, opened the car door, and sat down.