Chapter 9

It is they who are pursuing me

She was slightly lost in thought. The voice of the sea guest just now was too loud with frustration, and she heard every word clearly.

Huang Yiyan did not sit at Ning Huo's table. She set up a pot by herself, with her back against Ning Huo's chair. She silently heated the bottom of the pot

Then let's eat together The sea guest automatically moved in to make space

I—" Haike wanted to pick up the hot pot and throw it at Ning Huo, "If I had your figure and looks, I would have long become a young heartthrob, why would I need to endure your temper every day?" Haike was about to be sick; he didn't look like a Shaolin abbot at all, so why did he keep encountering these ascetics who were indifferent to fame and fortune?

At that time, Huang Yiyan said: "His face alone can earn money." She was stating a fact. Ning Huo is exceptionally photogenic, refined yet not fragile, with clear features and a masculine aura that does not come off as coarse. In this era of male aesthetics, he is perfectly suited to the times.

Liu Yongyan chose a window seat next to Ning Huo. He did not like Ning Huo and left the seat behind Ning Huo for Huang Yiyan

The sea guest hovered in the air, "You suddenly became so ambitious, I really can't adapt to it—" He calmed down, "The rest are all celebrity variety shows. The only programs for ordinary people left are talent shows and debates. Can you dance?"

Huang Yiyan accidentally tossed the scarf over.

Ning Huo tugged at his ear and said, "Wife, this hurts."

At the entrance, I coincidentally ran into Ning Huo and Ming Wangshu

That variety show is very suitable for you Huang Yiyan picked up a cup of passion fruit tea

Thank you. Fan Lu took off her outer garment and hung it on the back of the chair

After the peak period, several tables settled their bills and left

I am outside the hot pot restaurant, call me when you finish eating, and we will go home together She spoke with a heavy voice

Ming Wangshu is silent

She smiled in surprise, "What a coincidence?" The next moment, she looked towards Ning Huo's back. She stepped forward and asked the sea traveler, "Are you two together?"

Looking back now, both of the statements he made turned out to be true

Come over and eat together. If she gets any thinner, it will be uncomfortable to hold her

Huang Yiyan sat down, unwrapping the black scarf

Fan Luru smiled gracefully: "Long live being single"

I am saying it is suitable for you; whether to go or not is your own choice

Finally, the bill at the neighboring table is also under his responsibility

No. At most, I can only jog.

She does not allow herself to be trapped in her own web any longer

The last time Huang Yiyan took the initiative to call him was during the Lantern Festival... Before the Lantern Festival... Almost none. When the two were not married, she used to call him more frequently.

"What God has arranged is either the door of fortune or the door of the toilet; without knocking, one cannot know." The speaker can be said to be earnestly advising. "You have to go and open the door. Participating in variety shows is not a loss. The worst that can happen is that you remain as you are now—neither hot nor cold. However, there is still a fifty percent chance of good fortune; it would be a pity to give up."

Ning Huo could discern the voice of the sea traveler from outside the painting

Moreover, it was quite unfortunate that the atmosphere among the four was somewhat stiff.

She is married

Fan Lu and the sea guest opened the conversation box, able to discuss even the trivial matters of family life

Hope ignited in the eyes of the sea traveler, "Will you give me a response tomorrow morning?"

... ...

Huang Yiyan and Liu Yongyan had a quarrel a week ago, but today they reconciled and agreed to go to a buffet together

Good

That is not correct; he has also helped several individuals rise to fame. The most popular among them is a Central European mixed-race girl from last year, who exudes an alluring charm. She has trained in dance for several years, and he provided her with an opportunity to participate in a street dance competition. She proved herself by securing a place in the top ten.

In this situation, a voice echoed in her ear: "Your boyfriend doesn't treat you very well."

Indeed. He saw the crowd gathered at the entrance: "Are you waiting for a table?"

Ning Huo leaned his body against the windowsill, looking towards the convenience store. "Welcome to catch cheating." This phrase lingered in his mouth, unnoticed in the noisy hot pot restaurant, the only thing clearly audible was Huang Yiyan on the other end of the microphone

The last to settle the bill was Ning Huo. It was only natural for him to treat Haike to a meal. However, he was unwilling to cover Fan Lu's share

One day, he encountered her and could not help but ask about this matter

Liu Yongyan describes her love as a splendid firework when it is delightful, but when it is displeasing, it becomes a disturbing firecracker. She does not know when she began to appreciate the vast night sky after the fireworks have burned out, and the boundless deep sea where flames fall. It is akin to pitch darkness, serene and tranquil

The sea traveler pressed his lips tightly and uttered a heavy sigh: "Ah!"

Today's trending topic is: Heartbroken! The cricket sneezed.

When only two people were left, Fan Lu met Ning Huo's deep and mysterious gaze, "By the way, our vice monitor said that there is news about Ming Wangshu."

Ning Huo, who was not very talkative, saw Fan Lu's face and ordered a can of beer

He looked up and saw a woman ahead who seemed somewhat familiar. He furrowed his brows and suddenly remembered that it was Fan Lu

What about the debate

Fan Lu recently engaged in casual conversations with Haike. Today, upon learning that he and Ning Huo were coming to have hot pot, she dressed up nicely and pretended to run into them.

... ... ''

There was a period in the past when Ming Wangshu and Ning Huo frequently quarreled. She often complained that he was lazy and good-for-nothing. "The housing prices in City S are so high, and he has no skills. My income is higher than his now, and it will continue to increase in the future. He really enjoys being a kept man."

"You are too polite, my dear." Ning Huo smiled.

Well

The sea guest first waved his hand, "Fan Lu."

Huang Yiyan expressed his gratitude

Hai Ke finished browsing Yu Bo, closed the app, "Qu Huahui has become very popular this year"

It is divided. He still uses these two words

She, together with Liu Yongyan, is like a heavy and dull clock.

Which one? Ning Huo has moved to her table. Oh, that one. Being in a relationship is quite troublesome

"This..." Fan Lu hesitated and glanced at Ning Huo, "Let me ask my friend." She went to the door to make a phone call and returned shortly. "My friend has something come up at the last minute and may not be able to come."

He also said: "Words are like sharp arrows, piercing through."

Liu Yongyan has a distinct profile, with square-framed glasses perched on his face, and his entire visage is characterized by sharp angles. Ever since Huang Yiyan and Jin Cancan formed a band, Liu Yongyan's cliff-like face has taken on an additional air of frustration stemming from unrecognized talent.

He answered the phone with a smile, "Hello?"

I still miss the days before we got married

After the sea guest returned to his seat, Fan Lu no longer mentioned Ming Wangshu. They continued to talk about entertainment.

He expressed some discontent: "You didn't like black before"

She had only taken a few steps when Haike could no longer contain himself, "Qu Huahui became an overnight sensation after participating in a talent show last year. In the competition for entertainment traffic, he secured the top position. He is intelligent and seized the opportunity, sailing smoothly. Several major brands are eager to have him as their spokesperson. I predict that by the end of the year, he will shoot up the celebrity income rankings."

Huang Yiyan silently took her seat. For more than half a year, arguments with Liu Yongyan had become the norm. Moreover, she had replaced her entire wardrobe with black clothing.

I do not like it

She looked completely innocent: "Brother Hai, you didn't say anything, I thought your ultimate dream was to become an actor"

The alcohol content is too low to anesthetize Ning Huo's hearing. Fan Lu's subsequent words clearly reached his ears

Haike said: "How many friends did you invite? How about bringing a pair along?"

Ming Wangshu was wearing a whimsical and adorable Christmas hat, with a complexion as pale as dirt

"Your boyfriend doesn't treat you very well." Upon arriving at the pickup area, Ning Huo stood next to Huang Yiyan.

No

This statement is biased. Ning Huo has a job, and while his salary may not compare to Ming Wangshu's, it is not appropriate to refer to him as a "kept man".

Convenience store, cart noodles. Huang Yiyan was delivering noodles with mineral water, her seat facing the glass window of the hot pot restaurant, below which was her husband

In fact, his distinctive appearance is his tool for making a living

Ming Wangshu pouted deliberately and rolled his tongue, saying: "What kind of man relies on his looks to make a living"

Fan Lu returned, and the sea guest once again terminated this topic

Fan Lu did a makeup imitation today, emulating Ming Wangshu. Fan Lu captured the essence perfectly, and at first glance, there is a resemblance to Ning Huo's ex-girlfriend.

His misfortune lay in forgetting to sign a contract with her. By the time he remembered this matter, she had already been signed by another company. He gazed across the sea at her flourishing success, filled with regret for not acting sooner

At this moment, the waiter has left his seat to fetch the condiments

"Reality shows have scripts, it is all a performance." Over the past year, who has he not been acting with? Marriage is even more absurd and nonsensical

Huang Yiyan raised his eyes and saw Fan Lu, who from a distance resembled Ming Wangshu. "Aren't you afraid of interrupting your romantic encounter?"

"We are merely using each other, with no debts owed on either side." This statement was directed at him, but it was also meant for her own reflection

"Then it's hopeless." Haike threw the beverage bottle onto the table, "You have so many women coming and going around you; isn't flirting your forte? Use your advantages to appear on the show; this is a golden opportunity."

She left her seat to get the meal

Ning Huo has known Haike for a long time and understands that the true meaning of this sentence is: Haike knows the untold story of Qu Huahui

Ning Huo snatched the cup of passion fruit tea, biting the straw she had used, and said: "Had I known you would return to the Arctic to play after getting married, I would not have proposed."

"Do you want me to go?" he asked curiously

You do not go yourself

The waiter pointed to the QR code on the corner of the table. "You can add dishes yourself."

At this moment, Ning Huo, standing behind, rested one hand on the back of the chair and heard him say: "Don't hang your head."

Haike stood up and said, "I still have to prepare materials for Director Ding tonight, so I will take my leave as well"

Too lazy to argue

He immediately turned his head and asked, "Have you eaten?"

It is a thing of the past

Ning Huo nodded, "Understood"

She coldly said: "If you haven't even cleaned the mud off yourself, then don't meddle in other people's affairs"

He got up and said, "You sit down first, I will go."

Fan Lu was halfway through her conversation when she mentioned that a friend was on the way; after saying that, she slipped away. Without spending a single penny, she indulged in a feast of fish and meat.

"Ah, Ning Huo," Fan Lu blinked, "you and her..."

She almost thought he was speaking to her. She did not turn back and walked towards the self-service area

Ning Huo glanced at Liu Yongyan

A marriage devoid of heart and love is most fearful when one party becomes genuinely involved in a charade. The man before me resembles a chessboard in the dark night, and also a bottomless cliff. The flickering light of the lamp is like a spark of stars, yet it also resembles the eyes of a wolf.

Ning Huo asked: "Are there any variety shows that do not involve dating?"

Haike opened his mouth, turned his head to see Fan Lu, and a surge of air lingered in his chest, making him swallow hard, suppressing his desire to spill the beans

Ning Huo felt a fluffy foreign object brush against the back of his hand, and he released his grip

Ning Huo also said: "If your popularity increases a bit more, your boyfriend's expression will be just like yours, both going to the Arctic for a stroll."

"Singing?" the sea guest asked again, somewhat irritably

How many dreamers, driven from their homes, bow their heads in submission to the urban melting pot. He intends to pull Ning Huo along to surrender together

Liu Yongyan remained motionless, his deep-set eyes not directed towards his girlfriend

"It is the same. The audience is fed up with celebrity dating reality shows, while ordinary people can bring a sense of freshness. However, no one wants to see strangers on television discussing love, right? What the audience wants are handsome men and beautiful women engaging in flirtation"

A meal at a hot pot restaurant takes over an hour. Most customers who are in line after the tenth position choose to go to other establishments. Moreover, there are not even forty tables in line.

Years of being a paparazzo have made Haike unable to escape his tabloid instincts

In the middle, Fan Lu went to the restroom

Ning Huo ate vegetables and drank tea, without casting a glance at Fan Lu.

Ning Huo and Fan Lu said something, but Huang Yiyan did not hear it

It is also because of her words that Ning Huo, when with her, often appeared unkempt, dressed in cheap street market goods, and would simply put on flip-flops to go out

"Well, there are forty tables ahead." Fan Lu said with a wry smile

The pale ear rim shows no signs of injury

She rested her chin on the back of her hand, her shoulders hunched and her face lowered. "Hmm, just in time, I'm hungry."

Ning Huo observed Fan Lu's brows and eyes while drinking. His phone rang, and he was slightly surprised—AAA was calling.

Two years ago on Christmas, it was also the day after she and Jin Can Can performed an instrumental piece. The lights were dazzling, and the ribbons on the Christmas tree floated down to her feet

Ning Huo pulled Ming Wangshu's hand and sat down by the window

But he is no longer single. Huang Yiyan added in his heart. He welcomed guests with open arms, surrounded by glamorous women. The word "marriage" has hindered him from countless romantic encounters.

Recently, one of the top five influencers, Qu Huahui, has frequently appeared on the hot search list. From leg hair to beard, from toes to philtrum, his body has been divided into three hundred sixty-five parts, each day making its way onto the trending list.

Haike shouted: "But I do not reject being an artist's agent!" In his dreams, he still wants to be a billionaire

Fan Lu clutched the waiting list, standing awkwardly beside the seat

Fan Lu clasped his hands under his chin, gazing intently. This longing gaze was as if he were looking at fresh meat in a pot of simmering broth. "Do you have a new girlfriend now?"