Chapter 10: The Incompetent and Malicious Ex-Boyfriend (10)
Shen Ci was wearing a white shirt with small black flowers embroidered on the edges. Unlike traditional shirts, the collar was slightly wider, revealing his well-defined collarbones. Below, he wore black suit trousers that cinched his waist extremely thin.
It was the first time Ming Yanzhou had seen Shen Ci dressed so “formally,” and his eyes went straight.
His gaze fell on Shen Ci’s waist; he felt as though he could wrap his hand around it entirely. He could hardly imagine—given the size of that waist, if he were to—
Would it be very obvious?
Could he handle him?
His Adam’s apple bobbed several times before he spoke in a raspy voice. “Brother Shen, you’re dressed so formally. Do you have a social engagement?”
Shen Ci didn’t notice Ming Yanzhou’s predatory gaze. As he walked toward the foyer, he gave an “Mm.”
“You don’t need to wait for me. Go to sleep if you’re tired.”
Ming Yanzhou’s gaze fell on Shen Ci’s rear. The suit trousers perfectly showcased his excellent physique.
Ming Yanzhou really wanted Shen Ci to stay in this outfit while he held him in his arms…
…how exhilarating that would be.
It was lucky that Shen Ci didn’t know what Ming Yanzhou was thinking, or he would have likely slapped him in the face with the sole of his shoe.
It wasn’t until Shen Ci left that Ming Yanzhou snapped back to reality. He sat on the sofa for a long time, then suddenly stood up and entered Shen Ci’s bedroom.
Shen Ci hadn’t locked his bedroom door when he left. After all, there was nothing in the room, and besides, he was quite trusting of Ming Yanzhou.
It was already past 10:00 PM when he drove to Zunyan.
After getting out of the car, Shen Ci glanced at the luxury cars around him and clicked his tongue twice. Thinking that as long as he completed the mission, he could also afford luxury cars, he was filled with motivation.
As soon as he entered, the DJ was playing a very high-energy track. The deafening electronic synthesized sounds made the atmosphere on the entire first floor completely wild. In the center of the stage, two girls in revealing outfits were dancing hotly to the music.
Shen Ci couldn’t help but look a few more times. They really danced well.
He followed the System’s guidance to the second floor. However, as soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he was blocked.
Shen Ci couldn’t help but frown. “What are you blocking me for?”
One of the men in a suit spoke coldly, “Strangers are prohibited from entering the second floor.”
Shen Ci scoffed. How could he complete the mission if he couldn’t get in? His face darkened.
“I’m a consumer. On what grounds do you refuse entry to a business? Where’s the manager? Move aside, I want to see your manager…”
His voice was very loud, looking quite like someone making an unreasonable scene.
The second floor was completely different from the first. The hall was pin-drop silent. Shen Ci’s voice intermittently reached the ears of Pei Ye, making his already cold expression even more sinister.
He looked up faintly and cast a casual glance toward the elevator. But it was a bit far, and he couldn’t see the person.
“Go, bring the person over.” A cold smile curled his lips. “I want to see who is bold enough to shout in front of me.”
After the bodyguard walked quickly to the elevator and looked at Shen Ci, he spoke to the two bodyguards at the entrance. “The Boss wants him to come over.”
Shen Ci’s brow furrowed slightly. Why did he have a bad premonition?
Nonetheless, he followed the bodyguard toward the second-floor hall.
When Shen Ci saw a dense crowd of people kneeling in the hall, he realized something was wrong. He stopped in his tracks and gave the bodyguard a dry smile.
“Uh… I just remembered I forgot to turn off the gas at home. I’m leaving now.”
He could do the mission anytime, but in this situation, he felt like he had accidentally entered the scene of a mafia boss disciplining his underlings. How could a model citizen like him have seen such a spectacle?
He was instinctively afraid.
The bodyguard glanced at him, paused on his face for a second, and said coldly, “Unless the Boss speaks, you cannot leave. I advise you to be obedient and not anger the Boss.”
Shen Ci’s feet froze. He could only stiffen his neck and walk into the hall like a quail.
The atmosphere in the entire hall felt as if it had frozen solid. In the very center, a man lay on the ground like a dead dog, blood pooling everywhere. Next to him knelt another man, his head bowed to the ground, his entire body trembling so much that his expression couldn’t be seen.
Shen Ci felt like the top of his skull was numb. He didn’t know if the man was dead or alive, but he was very worried about his own safety right now.
…
Ye Qi was among a group of servers kneeling in a corner. When he saw Shen Ci, his entire body stiffened, and his expression turned anxious. He didn’t know why Shen Ci would come here, but it was clear that it was very dangerous right now. No one knew what kind of madness the man on the sofa would fall into next.
The bodyguard brought Shen Ci over and stepped aside.
Pei Ye’s originally heavy eyes paused for a moment when he saw Shen Ci. He lowered his crossed legs and stared at Shen Ci with interest. His predatory gaze swept inch by inch over Shen Ci’s face, as if he had discovered an interesting new toy.
“Who are you?” His tone was somewhat nonchalant, but not as cold as before.
“That… Boss, I just came… to look for… look for someone.”
Shen Ci felt his spine go numb under Pei Ye’s gaze, and he felt inexplicably nervous.
“Looking for someone?” Pei Ye picked up the wine glass in front of him and took a slow sip. “A man or a woman?”
Shen Ci’s Adam’s apple rolled once. “A man.”
Pei Ye arched an eyebrow, and a low chuckle escaped his throat. He repeated in a low voice, “A man?”
There was an unabashed sense of playfulness in his tone. After a moment, he suddenly stood up and walked toward Shen Ci.
His leather shoes made soft tapping sounds on the floor—leisurely and rhythmic. Each step felt like it was treading on Shen Ci’s heart, making it tighten uncontrollably.
He stopped right in front of Shen Ci. Looking at the nervous Shen Ci, he suddenly let out a soft laugh. “You seem very afraid of me?”
Shen Ci: “…”
In this scene, it’s hard not to be afraid!
He gave a dry smile. “It’s… it’s okay.”
“Okay? You’re not afraid of me?”
“A little afraid…”
Shen Ci couldn’t figure out what this man wanted, but he was taller than him, and standing right in front of him staring with that half-smile was truly oppressive.
Pei Ye suddenly leaned in. Their breaths intertwined, and warm breath fell against Shen Ci’s neck, causing a fine, dense itch.
“No need to be afraid. You haven’t offended me; I won’t bully you.”
It was too close—so close that Shen Ci felt a bit of physiological discomfort. But fortunately, Pei Ye stood up straight after speaking. A smile played on his lips.
“You said you came looking for a man. Is the person you’re looking for here with me?”
After saying that, he swept a glance at the dense crowd of people kneeling in the hall.
In fact, as soon as Shen Ci walked in, he had seen Ye Qi kneeling in the corner. After all, he was the protagonist shou. That temperament—even wearing a server’s uniform and kneeling among a group of people—made him shine like a lightbulb. People could see him at a glance.
“Yes, I came to find my…” Shen Ci hesitated for a second then spoke firmly, “find my boyfriend. He’s doing a part-time job here.”
[Shen Ci’s Internal Monologue: I’m a pervert who likes men; this guy will definitely be scared away from me.]
The word “boyfriend” caused the smile on Pei Ye’s lips to sink. But when his gaze fell on Shen Ci’s waist, he suddenly arched an eyebrow.
Liking men is good!
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