Even if you did not wish to admit it, you had to agree that this was a world where the ‘value’ of one’s face mattered.
Xu Shaoren had received a huge shock from Lu Zhengfei’s “you’re too ugly”. After a long moment, he started softly: “Lu Zhengfei…Can we still be friends?”
Lu Zhengfei revealed a look that seemed innocent at first glance, but was actually a look itching to be beat up: “It’s alright, I can actually bear with it a little.”
Xu Shaoren: “…”
Seeing that Chen Qianqing was engaged in an idle conversation with Tan Yuqiao, Xu Shaoren dragged Lu Zhengfei back on track to their earlier conversation: “Here’s my advice to you, try and find an opportunity to test if you’re really the only person he can’t get hard to, and if not, try some drugs to check if it’s a physical issue, or mental.”
Lu Zhengfei said: “And if it is?”
Xu Shaoren looked at Lu Zhengfei with an awkward smile: “Well, if it is, I’m afraid even I can’t help you.”
Lu Zhengfei’s face turned considerably sour. He wanted to know the answer, but when it was placed right in front of him, he instead felt the need to retreat.
There was no way Xu Shaoren would not be able to guess what Lu Zhengfei was thinking. He sighed and patted Lu Zhengfei on the shoulder: “You should learn to accept it soon, it’s better than just letting it drag on.”
Lu Zhengfei looked at Chen Qianqing who was sitting not far away, but he still nodded his head.
The young boy chatting with Chen Qianqing was a little star who had just debuted. He had not been in many dramas, but Lu Zhengfei’s friend, Sun Baiqi, took an interest in him, and it really was his luck to latch onto such a thick thigh. Due to that, he received even more opportunities to choose from. When he saw Chen Qianqing, he thought that his relationship with Lu Zhengfei was similar to his and Sun Baiqi’s as well, so he had come just to try his luck in getting closer.
Frankly, Chen Qianqing did not feel like talking, but he did not give show him any faces straight out, he would still give him a response every so often.
Even though Tan Yuqiao was younger than Chen Qianqing, his face was much thicker than his. He chatted idly with Chen Qianqing for a while before glancing over at Lu Zhengfei who was sitting away from them, and said: “Brother Chen, how did you manage to catch Brother Lu…I really admire you.”
Of course, Chen Qianqing could tell the implications hidden behind Tan Yuqiao’s words. He responded: “What, you interested in him?”
Tan Yuqiao laughed sheepishly: “I was just asking casually…” He had not been with Sun Baiqi for long, but he still could be considered someone who had entered their circle, so he was quite curious about Chen Qianqing and Lu Zhengfei.
Chen Qianqing asked: “Are you happy with Sun Baiqi?”
Tan Yuqiao was stunned. He was not very sure what Chen Qianqing was trying to say, but he could still hear the provocation in his words. He said: “Brother Chen, what’re you saying…”
Chen Qianqing continued: “Sun Baiqi has probably brought up a lot of stars, hasn’t he? I still remember it was Song Weiwei last time.”
Song Weiwei was the current queen of the entertainment circle right now, and won a Golden Horse Award just last year, and was crowned officially. The reason why she had such a smooth road to stardom was of course with much due thanks to Sun Baiqi’s help.
When he became with Sun Baiqi back then, Chen Qianqing had seen with his own eyes how he had wrecked several stars. There were the big shots like Song Weiwei, but also the fresh meat who had just debuted like Tan Yuqiao; but most of the time, he was just craving for something ‘fresh’, the ones he kept in contact with were only a few.
Chen Qianqing remembered the name, Tan Yu Qiao, so that proved that this young man in front of him should have stayed by Sun Baiqi’s side for quite a while.
And it stands to reason that the average person would at least be a little angry to hear what Chen Qianqing had just said, but Tan Yuqiao laughed. He said: “I am, Brother Chen. It’s my blessing to be able to be with Brother Sun, that’s Sis Weiwei’s man we’re talking about.”
For a person to achieve a certain level of shamelessness could also be considered an achievement, and that was the type of person this Tan Yuqiao was. He looked at Chen Qianqing cheerfully and not a hint of resentment could be detected within his eyes; on the contrary, he appeared exceptionally calm.
To a certain extent, Chen Qianqing was actually quite appreciative of such people like Tan Yuqiao. They could get their own way, and they knew what they wanted; as long as you paid enough, you could get anything from them.
But unfortunately, appreciation was just that; Chen Qianqing had seen much too many of these people, and he had never liked a single one of them.
If back then, Chen Qianqing had also been someone like Tan Yuqiao, then he and Lu Zhengfei may not have had such a deep relationship that was so engraved in both their hearts and bones.
Tan Yuqiao spoke: “Brother Chen, you must have a very good relationship with Brother Lu, don’t you?” Even though he did not know the specific details between Chen Qianqing and Lu Zhengfei, he had once heard how Sun Baiqi had mocked them. He said that Lu Zhengfei had gotten addicted to his little play, and gotten completely obsessed with this man. Looking at things now, the person everyone was mentioning was clearly Chen Qianqing.
Chen Qianqing responded flatly: “I wish we had a good relationship with him.”
Tan Yuqiao was stunned: “Are you not gay?”
Chen Qianqing said: “Even if I’m not, would he let that stay?” His words were very candid, there was nobody Lu Zhengfei could not get his hands on; with Chen Qianqing’s capacity, it was simply impossible for him to escape his grasp.
“What’re you two talking about?” Right between Tan Yuqiao and Chen Qianqing’s conversation, Tan Yuqiao’s sponsor, Sun Baiqi, walked over. He was speaking to Tan Yuqiao, but his eyes had swept towards Chen Qianqing’s direction.
Chen Qianqing did not like the way Sun Baiqi was looking at him very much, so the smile on his face had also faded considerably.
“Everyone’s been talking about how Lu Zhengfei had found himself a little canary.” Sun Baiqi started: “And now he’s finally willing to let it out?”
His words were laced with deep scorn, and indeed, Sun Baiqi looked down on Chen Qianqing. In his perspective, Chen Qianqing was haughty with pamper; it was a pity that Lu Zhengfei could not bear to treat his sweetheart too harshly, he on the other hand would’ve tormented Chen Qianqing to his heart’s desires.
There was nothing these affluent young men could not do for fun, Sun Baiqi was much colder than Lu Zhengfei when it came to their affections; in his eyes, his lovers were nothing more than just a pet.
Chen Qianqing could not be bothered to pay him any attention. Sun Baiqi was a few years younger than Lu Zhengfei, and was only twenty-five this year. In his eyes, he was just like a young little brother.
Sun Baiqi thought that Chen Qianqing would have gotten angry, but he never expected to see that not a single hint of anger had appeared in his face. Instead, he had only reached out to pick up a piece of fresh pineapple before stuffing it into his mouth. From the looks of it, he had no intentions of speaking even a single word to him.
Sun Baiqi frowned: “Are you mute? Can’t you say anything?”
Chen Qianqing glared at him with narrowed eyes. Things were still fine now, but after Lu Zhengfei had been shut in for a few years by his family, Sun Baiqi had been dealt several harsh punishments from him, causing him to shrivel at the sight of Lu Zhengfei. When Lu Zhengfei got angry, he would not even dare to meet his gaze. Chen Qianqing’s gaze had very much captured Lu Zhengfei’s essence, and being watched in such a way, Sun Baiqi had ended up swallowing down all his words of scorn and mockery.
Tan Yuqiao had thought that Chen Qianqing would be mocked to ruin, but he never would have thought that the arrogant Sun Baiqi would actually stop after a single sentence. From the looks of it, he was actually taken aback by Chen Qianqing’s gaze.
But when Sun Baiqi came back to his senses, an indescribable sense of shame gushed over him. He spat out: “Just you wait, we’ll see how haughty you can still be when Lu Zhengfei throws you away!”
Chen Qianqing said: “Xiao Sun.” Sun Baiqi was shocked still again.
Chen Qianqing continued: “Don’t be so angry, young man, you wouldn’t want your family to know about what happened in the Half-Moon Hotel, would you?”
After hearing his words, Sun Baiqi’s face turned from angry to horrified. He said: “How do you know that!”
Chen Qianqing watched him with all smiles: “Have you forgotten who I am?”
Last time, Sun Baiqi had been abusing ecstasy pills in the Half-Moon Hotel. He ended up getting reporter and was nearly thrown into prison. If not for Lu Zhengfei’s help, he would really have been done for——It was not to say that he was afraid of being captured by anyone, but if his family were to find out that he dared mess with this, then he would never be able to get away with something as simple as just having his legs broken. Quite likely, his parents would be monitoring him until the day of their deaths.
Sun Baiqi said: “He even told you that?!”
Chen Qianqing smiled: “I was eavesdropping, but don’t tell him.” He wasn’t at all worried that Sun Baiqi would say anything, because Lu Zhengfei would not believe him at all.
Even though Sun Baiqi was already in his mid-twenties, and had complicated relationships with both men and women, he was born baby-faced. If you took away his aura, he might even be taken as a student. Being hooked along by Chen Qianqing in such a way almost made him look like a bullied child.
Tan Yuqiao did not dare to make a single noise at the side. It would be their misfortune to get into a fight now since Chen Qianqing had Lu Zhengfei’s protection, he had none. If he says something wrong, he might end up angering Sun Baiqi.
Sun Baiqi gritted his teeth: “Chen Qianqing, you better remember this!”
Chen Qianqing: “Okay.”
Sun Baiqi: “…” For the first time, he hated that word.
Lu Zhengfei had been chatting with Xu Shaoren at the side the whole time, so when he saw that the atmosphere between Sun Baiqi and Chen Qianqing was a little off, he quickly headed over to them. In the end, he was still worried that Chen Qianqing would get bullied with how his character was.
“Sun Baiqi.” Lu Zhengfei said: “What were you talking about with Chen Qianqing?”
Sun Baiqi glared at Chen Qianqing, and unexpectedly, did not complain. Instead, he said: “Brother Lu, is this the person you’ve been pursuing for so long? He doesn’t look like much.”
Lu Zhengfei frowned: “What are you talking about? You want to bet on whether I’ll beat you up or not?”
Sun Baiqi knew that Lu Zhengfei was not joking around, but he was sick of Chen Qianqing. After holding back for a long time, he spat out: “Brother Lu! He’s not worthy of you at all!”
Hearing that, Chen Qianqing grinned, and his smile was exceptionally dazzling. He said: “You hear that, Lu Zhengfei? He says I’m not worthy of you?”
Lu Zhengfei was really getting angry now: “And how is it any of your business whether he’s worthy of me or not? Sun Baiqi, did you come to get sacked? I’ve never said anything to anyone about what you’re into!” His implications were simple, he wanted Sun Baiqi 2to shut up.
Sun Baiqi’s breath was starting grow haggard; clearly, he was on the brink of bursting with rage.
Seeing this, Chen Qianqing actually felt some pity for this child. He sighed: “Just leave it, Lu Zhengfei.”
Lu Zhengfei shot a glance at Sun Baiqi from the corner of his eyes, and that glare definitely shared about eighty percent of similarity between the look Chen Qianqing had given him earlier; only, they were a little less cold than Lu Zhengfei’s were.
Being glared by him in such a way caused Sun Baiqi to flatten instantly like a deflated balloon. He quickly left but before he took more than two steps, he turned his head around and shouted towards Tan Yuqiao: “Tan Yuqiao, get over here!”
Tan Yuqiao laughed bitterly, but he still followed him. Sun Baiqi was pissed so he did not dare to disobey him. Sun Baiqi did not dare to vent his anger out on Chen Qianqing, but there’s no way he would be pampering him now!