Chapter 2

Nan Ge: “…”

Only a fool would believe such a lousy reason.

He was at a bar. What did he mean by not drinking?

Nan Ge frowned and looked to the side. Apart from this man, there was no one else at the table.

She turned back to look at her table. As expected, her awful friends were looking over, and there were a few catcalls from time to time.

Nan Ge came from the neighboring city, and she came from one of the top families in the area. She had been pampered since she was young. It seemed that she had never been bullied by anyone before, so her friends were waiting for some action.

Nan Ge could sense her head throbbing, but she did not want to force anyone.

“Really… Are you sure?”

——

After the bar owner brought Shen Yanqing over, the wine on the table was untouched.

The bar owner had something to attend to, so he had to go. Since it was almost time to leave, he planned to go back.

He had come here out of courtesy. He was just going through the motions and did not want to stay for long.

However, before he could get up, a shadow fell in front of him and this little girl blocked his path.

He was not lying. He really could not drink.

It was not that he could not drink entirely. Instead, he was allergic to alcohol. Although it was not serious, he did not want to cause trouble for himself.

Just as he was about to get up and leave, the spotlight on the stage in the distance shone over and inadvertently swept over the little girl.

In an instant, Shen Yanqing’s eyebrows moved slightly.

The person in front of him had a high ponytail and light makeup on her palm-sized face. Upon closer inspection, she had youthful features. It was obvious that she was very young and did not fit in with this environment.

It was the young lady who had handed over the umbrella just now.

Shen Yanqing recalled how she looked at him in the car earlier. She was innocent and youthful, but there was also a hint of stubbornness in her eyes. Shen Yanqing was a little caught by surprise.

He followed Nan Ge’s line of sight and immediately saw a few people peeking out from the table next door. Thinking of the game she mentioned just now, he pursed his lips and sat back down.

This time, he did not reject her. He reached out his hand to her. “My alcohol tolerance is average. Can I just take a sip?”

“Huh?” Nan Ge wanted to go back, but she was stunned when she heard the man’s voice.

When she regained her senses, the gloominess was swept away. She smiled and nodded. “Sure. Just a little bit will do.”

“Okay.”

Under the dim light, Shen Yanqing shifted his gaze away from her face. His outstretched hand accurately touched the wine glass… and her hand.

He did not mean it.

Since they were young and had strong stomachs, they added a few ice cubes to the wine. Nan Ge held the glass for a long time, and her fingertips were cold. The man happened to be the opposite of her. When he touched her skin, his fingertips were warm.

“I’m sorry.” There was only brief contact. The man’s fingers retreated and he took the glass of wine from her hand.

Nan Ge blinked and did not say anything. Her eyes followed his movements.

Why did this person’s voice sound more and more familiar?

There were colorful lights everywhere, and the ones above their heads would occasionally flash across the man.

The man’s shirt was straight and neat and buttoned up to the top. As he drank, he raised his head slightly, his sexy Adam’s apple bobbing up and down.

Nan Ge blatantly looked at him as she sized him up under the hazy light.

The man’s every move exuded nobility and elegance. The word gentleman was not enough to describe him and seemed a little vulgar when used on him.

He was distant but still polite. Everything was just right.

As she went into a daze, Shen Yanqing returned the cup and asked considerately, “Look, is this okay?”

After drinking, the man’s voice sounded even clearer, making Nan Ge go into a daze.

Almost half of the liquid in the cup was gone, which was the most that Shen Yanqing could drink.

He looked at her. From his angle, he happened to see the little girl in a daze.

“Thank you!” Nan Ge smiled brightly. “Um, do you mind…”

At the next table, Yu was afraid that Nan Ge would really be seduced by the bad men in the bar. Although she looked bold, she was actually just a little kid.

He hurriedly called out, “Nan Youyou, it’s raining! Your mother wants you to bring in the clothes!”

“…”

Coincidentally, the music ended, and Nan Ge heard Yu loud and clear.

Of course, she was not the only one.

Many people nearby looked over. Instantly, Nan Ge wanted to strangle Yu to death.

How many times had she told him not to call her by her nickname? It was really embarrassing!

Shen Yanqing heard this as well. He smiled and chuckled.

Without the sound of the music, Nan Ge could clearly hear the man’s teasing laughter.

Her ears turned red!

His voice was very sexy!

However, she could not stay here for long. She could not afford to embarrass herself!

After hurriedly thanking him, Nan Ge covered her face and quickly fled the scene.

——

After giving Yu a piece of her mind, Nan Ge went to the bathroom.

When Shen Yanqing came over, Nan Ge had just left.

Yu was having fun with the others when he looked up and saw him.

“I’m from the table next door. That girl…” Shen Yanqing paused. “Her name is Nan Youyou, right?”

“Uh huh. Yeah.” Yu thought that the man was offended because of their game, so he quickly explained. “I’m sorry about earlier, bro. She went to the bathroom. Let me apologize on her behalf.”

There was a faint smile in Shen Yanqing’s dark eyes under his glasses. “You misunderstood. I’m not here for that.”

Yu was confused. “Then what do you want?”

Under their puzzled gazes, Shen Yanqing handed over the umbrella that his assistant had just brought in. “This is her umbrella. Please help me pass it to her.”

When Nan Ge came back, she realized that the atmosphere was not right, especially Yu, who was sitting upright and scrutinizing her.

“Why, do you suddenly think I’m prettier than I was a few minutes ago?”

“F*ck you!” Yu rolled his eyes and took out the floral umbrella from behind him. He slammed it on the table with a look that said he was expecting an explanation.

The moment Nan Ge saw the umbrella, her first reaction was that she was drunk, but she had not drunk much!

She picked up the umbrella and took a closer look. It was indeed hers.

This was her new umbrella and even the logo on the handle was still shiny.

“Why do you have it?”

“The man you flirted with from the next table sent it over. He asked me to return it to you.”

“…” Nan Ge was confused.

She was wondering why that person’s voice and temperament were so familiar!

“Oh yes. He also asked me to tell you that the alcohol you just gave him was a little strong. You’re a girl, so you shouldn’t drink so much. Also, he told you to watch the time.”

Nan Ge blinked. He was indeed hot. She had no resistance to such a man!

She almost managed to ask for his number earlier! It was all Yu’s fault!

“Previously, you replied to my message saying you brought an umbrella. When you arrived, you said you had lost the umbrella and asked me to go get you! Then where did this umbrella…”

Yu looked up and down at her like an X-ray scan.

“Hurry up and tell me the truth! What’s your relationship with that man?”

“We’ve only met once.”

“Then have you taken a fancy to him? Damn it! Nan Youyou, this is a betrayal of our friendship! We agreed to be single until we grow old together and go to a nursing home together, right?”

Nan Ge put her hands on her hips and sneered. “Friendship is a noble thing. Does it still exist between us? When you mocked my Lamborghini for being a tractor two hours ago, I already unilaterally cut ties with you!”

The two of them spoke one after another, exposing each others’ scars, neither of them sparing the other.

After three rounds of drinks, Nan Ge walked out of the bar in a daze. Looking at Yu’s new car parked at the door, she secretly clenched her fists. No, she could not lose!