Huh? Are villainous bosses this easy to flirt with?

Chapter 146 Huo Yunting, what do you want to ask?

Along the cobblestone path, the quaint streetlights stand quietly, casting a warm yellow glow, as if veiled by a thin gauze, creating a perfectly hazy effect.

Xie Qing walked side by side with the man beside her, their shadows elongated by the lamplight, intertwining with each other.

From a distance, they look like a couple immersed in sweet love, taking a leisurely stroll under the night sky, a scene of comfort and romance.

But this scene was jarring to Huo Yunting's eyes.

My heart felt like it was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, a mix of bitterness and pain, as if a million needles were pricking it from the depths of my heart.

Huo Yunting sat quietly in the car, trying his best to remind himself not to be like a resentful couple and to be suspicious of his lover.

But the unease and gloom in my heart grew wildly like weeds, and my thoughts were completely out of control.

His gaze was fixed on the two figures standing side by side on his left, his fingertips tapping unconsciously on the steering wheel in a chaotic rhythm.

Why don't you reply to his messages?

Who is that man?

Why is Qingqing with that man?

……

These thoughts swirled in his mind, like a sharp awl, repeatedly piercing his nerves, leaving him with little reason left.

On the other side, Xie Qing was extremely agitated.

He had come alone to the less crowded West Garden to stroll, enjoy the scenery, and find some peace and quiet because he found the banquet following the fashion gala too noisy and annoying.

Little did they expect that a male celebrity who claimed to be his fan—Xi Rui—would secretly follow them.

From the moment he stepped into Xiyuan, Xi Rui's mouth never stopped, chattering away the whole way.

From praising Xie Qing's works to sharing the trivialities of his own acting career, his words were overly intimate and enthusiastic.

It was just like a fly that couldn't be driven away, its buzzing echoing endlessly in my ears, making me very annoyed.

Xie Qing has always maintained a friendly and approachable attitude towards fans, but she just can't be friendly towards Xi Rui because Xi Rui's words and actions clearly cross the line that fans should have.

Behind those seemingly sincere praises, a different intention was subtly revealed. Xi Rui seemed to be disguised as a fan, deliberately trying to promote himself to Xie Qing.

To put it simply, he wanted Xie Qingqian to...

After a while, Xie suddenly stopped and turned to look at Xi Rui, who was still chattering beside her, with a hint of impatience in her eyes. "Has anyone ever told you that you are really noisy?"

Xi Rui's smile froze for a few seconds, and he said somewhat awkwardly, "Teacher Xie, I'm really sorry, I got a little excited and talked a bit too much, did I disturb you?"

Xie Qing didn't even lift her eyelids, her tone as cold as ice, "It's good that you know."

Xi Rui's smile froze once again, his heart filled with utter frustration.

Ugh... So annoying! Xie Qing is so stubborn!

He said so many nice things, his mouth was practically parched, but not only did he not get a single smile, the other person also complained that he was too noisy.

Waaah... All he wanted was to latch onto a powerful patron, why is it so difficult?

Or is it... because I'm not familiar with the work?

That's true, Xi Rui thought to himself. After all, this was his first time doing this, and there were still many shortcomings.

Adhering to the principle of seeing things through to the end, Xi Rui decided to try one last time. If that still didn't work, he would try someone else.

Through persistent efforts, he believed that one day he would be able to find a powerful patron and live a life where he wouldn't have to work hard, suffer, or be bullied.

Thinking this in his mind, Xi Rui stared into the void and laughed foolishly.

"..."

Xie Qing: This person... is he out of his mind?!

Xi Rui stood there, grinning foolishly for a few minutes, and when he looked up again, he looked at Xie Qing with a "shy and timid" expression.

However, in Xie Qing's eyes, this scene appeared as the other person's eyes twitching incessantly, as if they were having a seizure.

Xi Rui's eyes twitched for a while before he finally raised his voice and said, "Teacher Xie, to be honest, I've been following you all this way because I really admire you..."

Halfway through his sentence, a sudden sound of footsteps came from behind.

He turned his head to look behind him, and a tall figure with an extremely oppressive aura walked towards them step by step.

As the man drew closer, Xi Rui gradually got a clear look at his face.

First impression: Holy crap, what a handsome face!!!

Second glance: Holy crap, holy crap... those eyes are terrifying.

Huo Yunting stopped three or four steps away from Xie Qing and called out softly, "Qingqing."

His gaze swept over Xi Rui beside him, and a destructive urge, like wildfire, consumed his reason. "Who is he?"

Xie Qing sensed that Huo Yunting was about to lose his temper, so she immediately stepped forward, took his hand, and comforted him, "We're not close. We just bumped into each other while taking a walk."

"Not familiar with each other?"

Huo Yunting's eyes darkened, and he asked again, "If you're not familiar with each other, why did you walk such a long way together?"

Xie Qing was taken aback, as if realizing something, "You... you've been following us the whole time?"

Huo Yunting didn't reply, but exuded a chilling aura. He slowly turned his head, his gaze like a sharp ice blade, shooting straight at Xi Rui.

"What were you trying to say to my husband?"

Thank you so much... We're married!

Xi Rui was stunned; he had assumed Xie Qing was single and that's why she came to him seeking favor.

Faced with Huo Yunting's question, Xi Rui swallowed hard. "I... I wanted to say that I greatly admire Teacher Xie's acting skills..."

"Is that all?"

Xi Rui broke out in a cold sweat, nodding his head so hard it was almost blurry. "That's all, I have absolutely no other intentions."

Huo Yunting stared at Xi Rui, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

His lips moved as if he wanted to ask another question, but then Xie Qing's voice suddenly interrupted.

"Huo Yunting, what do you want to ask?"

He chuckled, tilted his head back slightly, and looked directly into Huo Yunting's eyes.

"Do I have to tell you that we were having an affair and that you were being cheated on before you'll be satisfied?"

Each word seemed to be wrapped in an icy blade, sharp and piercing.

Huo Yunting's pupils contracted, and he retorted, "Qingqing, that's not what I meant."

"What does that mean?"

"You've been following us without saying a word. Isn't that because you suspect me?"

Xie Qing was furious, and her tone was no longer as gentle and coaxing as before.

Upon hearing the name "Huo Yunting," Xi Rui's legs seemed to have lost all their strength, and he almost collapsed to his knees.

Although he didn't know what Huo Yunting looked like, that didn't mean he didn't know the name!

Damn it, did I break some heavenly law?

He randomly picked someone who looked rich to latch onto, only to find out that person was Huo Yunting's wife!

Xi Rui glanced furtively at the two men who were on the verge of exchanging blows, and slipped away quietly before they noticed him.

Xi Rui: You idiot, run!