Chapter 164: What Right Does That Wen Guy Have?
The afternoon cafe was quiet, with smooth, soothing music playing in the background, creating a very pleasant atmosphere. However, in the corner by the window, the air was tense and bristling.
“Gentlemen, your coffee. Please enjoy.”
“Thank you.”
The waitress could hardly tear her eyes away from the two customers. The man in the black suit, in particular, exuded the aura of an overbearing CEO from head to toe—cold and distant, his face as handsome as a movie star’s.
The other man was much gentler, his presence not nearly as powerful.
Wen Yan took a sip of his coffee and offered a small smile to the man sitting casually across from him. His words, however, were not so polite. “Mr. Gu, thank you for taking care of Yanyan during this time.”
Hearing this, Gu Fei lifted his eyelids to look at him, as if he were looking at some kind of joke. His calm tone carried a hint of coldness. “Mr. Wen, I think you’re still having trouble finding your place.”
The implication was clear: Who are you? What gives you the right to thank him on Yanyan’s behalf? You really have no self-awareness.
Wen Yan smiled, unconcerned. He had known for a long time that it was impossible between him and Yanyan; he just couldn’t let it go. Although he offered his blessings on the surface, he had a dark side to him, and he couldn’t help but feel jealous of the man across from him.
“Mr. Gu, you must have investigated me long ago, and found no connection between me and Yanyan in the past, right?”
Gu Fei didn’t answer, remaining noncommittal.
“It seems Yanyan hasn’t told you everything. Is it because he hasn’t opened his heart to you? Or is it a lack of trust?” Wen Yan said, observing Gu Fei’s reaction. “Actually, Yanyan and I have known each other for a very, very long time. Much longer than you.”
“Our relationship back then was just like yours now.”
We knew each other in our past lives.
It’s just that in this life, we can’t continue that bond.
Gu Fei remained unmoved. He slowly drank his coffee, putting the cup down after a moment. He looked up at Wen Yan and said nonchalantly, “So, what are you trying to say?”
“Now, and in the future, he is mine.”
“Mr. Wen, if I find you bothering him again, you’ll have to face the consequences.”
It was a calm statement, but it was filled with threat.
Wen Yan couldn’t help but swallow, a flicker of nervousness in his heart. His grip on the cup tightened, and for a moment, he didn’t know what to say.
Gu Fei noticed his reaction, a faint, mocking curve touching the corner of his lips. He then stood up and left. This person was no threat, not even a love rival.
Wen Yan watched his retreating back, clenching his fists in frustration, then powerlessly unclenching them. Gu Fei didn’t even see him as an equal. He had already lost completely, lost in their past life.
The only reason he had said those things to Gu Fei was to make him feel a little unhappy.
Now, it seemed his goal had been achieved.
Gu Fei was indeed unhappy. Although he appeared calm on the surface, hearing Wen Yan’s words had bothered him, because he cared about An Qingyan.
Saying they’ve known each other for a long time, and their relationship back then was…
After leaving the cafe, Master Gu’s face was as grim as a rainy day, almost dripping with gloom. He might as well have had the words “stay away from me” written on his forehead.
That Wen guy, what right does he have.
…
“Okay, cut!”
“That’s a wrap for today. Everyone’s worked hard.”
“Alright, time to pack up!”
“What’s for dinner…”
An Qingyan walked absentmindedly towards the dressing room to remove his makeup and change his clothes. He wondered how Gu Fei was doing now. After Wen Yan left, Gu Fei had taken a call and left as well.
Lu Yuqi hurried to catch up with him. “Spill. What was that all about just now?”
An Qingyan retorted, “You haven’t even told me what your situation was just now.”
Lu Yuqi scoffed, “Seriously? So petty.”
Just as they were talking, An Jing walked over from not far away. Young Master Lu immediately clammed up, crossing his arms and looking at the sky, then the ground, pointedly not looking at An Jing.
An Qingyan called out, “Big Brother.”
“Want to grab dinner together later? I know some good places in the film city. I can take you guys to try them.”
An Qingyan nodded. “Mm, okay.”
He could invite Gu Fei along too.
An Jing’s gaze turned to the young man standing behind his brother, who was looking everywhere but at him. A smile played on his lips. “And you? Is little Lu coming?”
Little Lu looked up at the sky and uttered a single word from his lips: “Yes.”
Seriously? Could this kid be embarrassed? It was inexplicably a little cute, An Jing thought to himself, a casual smile on his face. “Alright, then you two go remove your makeup and change. I’ll wait for you.”
The sky gradually darkened.
The sun set, and the moon rose.
An Jing chose a popular hot pot restaurant and got a private room. Winter was the best time for steaming hot pot. Before they even entered, they were greeted by an irresistible aroma.
An Jing said, “This place is really good. I used to come here often when I was filming.”
An Qingyan said, “Then I have to try it.”
Lu Yuqi didn’t say much the whole time.
The waiter was quick to bring the dishes. All sorts of ingredients were piled high on the table. They ordered a half-and-half pot. An Qingyan could only smell the spicy broth; he couldn’t actually taste the spice, because spice is a form of pain.
So, he could only eat from the clear broth side.
So many people loved spicy food. What was so fascinating about the taste? Just as he was thinking, there was a knock on the door, and the waiter led Gu Fei in.
“Sir, please come in.”
“Thank you.” Gu Fei gave the waiter a polite nod and walked inside.
An Qingyan’s hand holding his chopsticks paused. He subconsciously tensed up, secretly observing the man’s expression. It seemed no different from usual.
But Gu Fei was the type to never show his emotions. He usually had only one expression: none at all. His feelings were hard to read.
“Fei ge, you’re here.” He stood up, a well-behaved smile on his fair, handsome face. He pointed to the seat next to him, his tone even a little cautious. “Please, have a seat.”
He had even used the formal “you,” which he hadn’t used in a long time.
Lu Yuqi called out, “Cousin.” An Jing, next to him, glanced at Gu Fei and teased, “Isn’t this Master Gu? Hurry, sit, sit. What were you up to just now, old man?”
“Meeting someone.”
Gu Fei took off his overcoat and placed it on the chair next to him, then sat down beside An Qingyan. Seeing the young man’s slightly nervous expression, his own softened, a hint of a smile in his eyes. “Why are you looking at me like that?”
An Qingyan grinned, his eyes curving slightly. “It’s nothing, it’s nothing.”
Gu Fei couldn’t help but reach out and ruffle his head.
Lu Yuqi coughed. “Ahem…”
An Jing added, “Mind your image.”
They were here to eat hot pot, not to be fed PDA!
An Qingyan smiled awkwardly. “Let’s eat, let’s eat…”
And so, the four of them began to eat hot pot in a very “harmonious” atmosphere. Unsurprisingly, the two single dogs, An Jing and Lu Yuqi, also got a helping of PDA.
To this, Young Master Lu had already become immune.
“Give me your hand.”
An Qingyan obediently extended his hand. Gu Fei carefully rolled up his sleeve, then started cooking meat for him, putting all his favorite things into his bowl.
Beef balls, tripe, shrimp paste…
An Qingyan was so focused on eating that he seemed to notice the two intense stares from across the table. He looked up, blinking in confusion. “Why aren’t you guys eating?”
As soon as he said that, Gu Fei noticed a little grease on the corner of his little partner’s mouth. He pulled out a tissue and carefully wiped it for him, his usually stern features softening considerably. “Eat slowly.”
Doing such an intimate gesture in front of others made An Qingyan’s ears turn hot. He said softly, “Fei ge, don’t just focus on me. You should eat too.”
Gu Fei said, “Okay.”
Lu Yuqi was speechless. “…” He was full.
“…” An Jing silently poked at the meat in his bowl with his chopsticks, as if it were Gu Fei, cursing inwardly as he poked. Damn, damn, damn! You’re something else, Dog Gu! You really are a dog!!
After cursing, An Jing started serving his brother meat, not forgetting Lu Yuqi next to him. Like a kind elder, he said, “Here, Yuqi, you should eat more too. You’re still growing.”
Lu Yuqi gave him a look as if he were an idiot.
An Jing found this kid completely unreasonable, his way of thinking strange. Didn’t he like him? Didn’t he see him as an idol? Shouldn’t he be giving him a sweet smile right now and saying, “Thank you, Brother An”?
Thinking of that image, Brother An instantly got goosebumps.
Forget it, just let him curse at me.
An Qingyan still sensed that something was off with Gu Fei, because he kept drinking. Lu Yuqi across from him, for some reason, maybe he was infected, also started chugging down alcohol.
He was still bothered by it. Gu Fei had said he was meeting someone just now, most likely Wen Yan. An Qingyan frowned in annoyance and gently took the man’s hand. “Fei ge, don’t drink so much…”
“Okay.”
But Lu Yuqi across from him was still chugging, like a little drunkard, as if trying to drown his sorrows. An Jing couldn’t take it anymore and snatched the bottle from him. “Kids shouldn’t drink so much. If you get drunk, I’ll have to take care of you.”
Lu Yuqi frowned. “None of your business.”
An Jing thought, Of course, it’s my business. The kid was drinking so much because of him. But he couldn’t give him an answer right now. It was too sudden, and he hadn’t figured out his own feelings yet. He had never been with a man before.
He looked at the young man’s bright black eyes, somewhat stubborn… He should have just rejected him outright, not leaving any hope. But he didn’t want to do that. Maybe it was because he couldn’t bear to.
An Jing, An Jing, how are you acting like such a scumbag, leading him on.
In the end, the two cousins, Gu Fei and Lu Yuqi, both got drunk. Gu Fei was still okay, retaining his sobriety, but Lu Yuqi was completely slumped over the table.
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