Ao Chen had never thought that the current Huo Qi would be so difficult to deal with. No matter what he said, it seemed to fall on deaf ears. He was almost ready to kneel down and sing "Conquer" to him.
The key was, even singing might not earn him a chance.
For over a month, Ao Chen had been revolving around Huo Qi, leaving everyone in the production team astounded. Yuran was slightly shocked, "I never expected this from my master. I thought he never knew how to bow down."
Bo Yan said meaningfully, "Before I met you, I didn’t know I could kneel either."
Yuran frowned slightly, "When did I ever make you kneel?"
Bo Yan laughed, unable to contain his amusement, "I kneel every night, and you beg for mercy every night. How could you not know how I kneel?"
Yuran’s ears turned bright red, then spread to her entire neck and cheeks. She pushed Bo Yan away, "How do you become more improper with age? You’re not that old, but quite rogue."
When Huo Qi and Ao Chen broke up, Davis had made a bet with Jessica and a few others that if Ao Chen went back to Huo Qi within ten years, each person would have to pay him ten million US dollars, no reneging, with recording as proof.
Jessica and others, accustomed to Ao Chen’s carefree playboy ways, didn’t believe Ao Chen would turn back. Now, the whole circle was buzzing with news of Ao Chen discarding his dignity to win back Huo Qi. When they paid Davis, it was heart-wrenching.
However, thinking of Ao Chen’s miserable state, it seemed almost worth it to buy some happiness.
Davis easily made tens of millions and was overjoyed. He even made a special call to thank Ao Chen. At first, Ao Chen didn’t catch the hidden meaning in his words, but after he finally understood, he said through gritted teeth, "Davis, do you really think I can’t kill you?"
Davis’s triumph lasted but three seconds before he spoke earnestly, "Ao Chen, great musician, would you like me to teach you how to win back someone as cool, talented, attractive, and financially secure as Huo Qi?"
Ao Chen was about to hang up but couldn’t bring himself to do it. "You tell me. If I win Huo Qi back, I’ll give you thirty million euros."
Davis’s eyes were filled with euro signs, his mind barely able to keep up.
Before he could fully regain his senses, he heard Ao Chen continue over the phone, "If your advice makes Huo Qi even angrier and more disgusted with me, then you owe me forty million US dollars. Want to bet?"
Davis, momentarily relieved, recalled the bet with Allen and others where he had won back forty million. Now with Ao Chen’s threatening tone, if he lost, would he have to pay him forty million? Did Ao Chen know about the betting?
Davis felt a chill down his spine, "Did you find out something?"
Ao Chen snorted, "What do I know? About you using me for a bet? Or that you won back forty million from them? Which one are you asking about?"
He had indeed found out, otherwise he wouldn’t be so angry.
Davis felt entirely unwell.
"We didn’t mean to use you for betting, really. It’s just that you were always such a love gambler. Who knew you’d fall for Huo Qi? If I lose, I have to pay up too, right?"
Ao Chen’s laughter held a sinister edge, "Really? So, as someone who loves gambling so much, are you willing to bet with me? I thought, you wouldn’t mind, because, even if you lose a bet with me, you wouldn’t have any losses."
Davis always felt the premonition wasn’t good, "I’d rather not bet. I’m not into gambling. Occasional gambling is a hobby, but too much of it becomes a vice."
Finally ending the call with Ao Chen, Davis felt like Ao Chen had skinned him alive. He never wanted to have anything to do with Ao Chen again, nearly on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
This is unbelievable.
At that very moment, Huo Qi was at the hotel bar with Yuran, drinking red wine and chatting. Curious about Huo Qi’s mindset, Yuran teasingly asked, "Aren’t you worried that Ao Chen will just walk away? It’s apparent you still have feelings for him."
Huo Qi raised an eyebrow, "Why is he being so foolish? You can see it, yet he doesn’t notice, and even if he does, he can’t maintain it for long before he starts to doubt himself. I’ve never seen Ao Chen before; it’s quite interesting."