Oh my God! How could it be *him*? Wasn’t it supposed to be Oscar and his German girlfriend who booked the entire place?
Could Oscar still be inside?
A dark glint flashed in Hua Xiaomo’s eyes; she was at a loss for what to do.
"Chengjun, what’s happening? What’s all that noise outside?" another woman’s voice carried through the air, followed by a graceful figure walking out from the VIP hall.
Li Chengjun shot a sidelong glance at Yin Se as she emerged, commenting with dry sarcasm, "I’m afraid... they’re going to be disappointed."
The reporters were momentarily stunned, then someone shouted, "Quick, take pictures! It’s ROC Holdings’ Chairman Li Chengjun and Oscar’s German girlfriend, Yin Se, on a date! This is headline news! A major scoop!"
These words exploded like a time bomb in the crowd; countless camera flashes were aimed at Li Chengjun and Yin Se.
Ugh... What kind of stunt is this!
If this makes the headlines, it will damage our idol’s reputation!
Our idol... Our idol was actually cheated on by his girlfriend!
ARGH... Unbearable, utterly incomprehensible. How could such an amazing idol be cheated on?
Hua Xiaomo watched this scene, her heart aching with misery, and her gaze turned resentful as she looked at Li Chengjun. This homewrecker, so annoying!
Suddenly, just as the situation was spiraling out of control, Li Chengjun stepped forward and grabbed Hua Xiaomo’s arm.
Startled and caught off guard, Hua Xiaomo was pulled into his embrace.
CLICK! CLICK! Numerous camera flashes were directed their way.
"Hey, what are you doing?" Hua Xiaomo snapped. The scent of Agarwood Perfume assailed her nostrils, and combined with the countless camera flashes, it made her dizzy.
Hua Xiaomo reached out, trying to push Li Chengjun away. The rıghtful source is 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⁂𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⁂𝙣𝙚𝙩
However, Li Chengjun held her shoulders tightly, not allowing her to break free easily. At the same time, the corner of his lips tilted slightly, and his magnetic voice murmured ambiguously in her ear, "If you don’t want your idol to be negatively affected, then cooperate with me."
"Er..." Hua Xiaomo froze, quickly understanding his meaning, but her mind was still reeling.
"Come with me!" Li Chengjun said, then quickly led Hua Xiaomo away through another corridor.
At that moment, the cinema’s security personnel also rushed out, blocking the reporters from further pursuit and interference.
The city lights glittered beautifully under the night sky.
Looking down from the floor-to-ceiling window, one had a panoramic view of the city’s nightscape.
Looking up, one could also take in the full expanse of the starry sky.
It was an ultimate pleasure to behold such an exquisite view.
When Hua Xiaomo followed Li Chengjun to the rooftop room of the Hairun Film and Television Building, she began to feel a sense of unease.
"Where’s the light?" Hua Xiaomo asked.
"There are no lights here to begin with," Li Chengjun said, leaning casually against a sofa, gazing lazily at the starry sky.
Hua Xiaomo paused. Seeing his demeanor, she was about to ask something when he spoke first.
"Do you really like Oscar?"
A faint melancholy flickered in Hua Xiaomo’s bright eyes as she countered with a question, "The woman who just came out with you... Is she Oscar’s girlfriend?"
Li Chengjun’s lips curled into a shallow arc, appearing especially sinister in the darkness of the night.
This top floor was clearly designed for enjoying the night view; aside from a few colored floor lights in the corners, a romantic ambiance permeated the entire space.
"Why aren’t you saying anything?" Hua Xiaomo furrowed her brows, now feeling an even stronger urge to defend Oscar and demand justice. "Or do you get a thrill from stealing other people’s girlfriends?"
Hearing this, Li Chengjun’s lips curled into a malicious smirk as he sneered coldly, "Stand-in... What right do you have to question me?"
"..." Hua Xiaomo was at a loss for words.
Alright, she had no right; she was merely someone from the lower rungs of society. She didn’t understand the games these upper-class people played, and she didn’t want to understand them!
Hua Xiaomo turned her face away, ignoring him, and walked towards the elevator she had taken up.
Unexpectedly, before she even reached the elevator, a flat, magnetic voice drifted over, "It’s useless. You won’t be able to leave."
"What do you mean?" Hua Xiaomo paused, looking at the man lounging lazily on the corner sofa.
"Without my permission, anyone who dares to trespass backstage here must be punished. That includes you, understand?" Li Chengjun spoke indifferently, though his deep, dark eyes were utterly devoid of warmth.
"Ugh..." Hua Xiaomo listened, her brows slightly furrowed. Without a second thought, she hurried to the elevator and rapidly pressed the down button, but the indicator light didn’t respond at all.
Anxiety began to cloud Hua Xiaomo’s eyes. Why is this happening?
"All elevators and passages have been locked down until tomorrow morning. You should give up any hope of leaving," Li Chengjun said with a glance, his tone indifferent.
He mused that the reporters who had barged in tonight would surely have a "marvelous" night as well.
Can’t go back? Hua Xiaomo quickly took out her phone, but to her dismay, there was no signal at all.
"You might as well save your breath. The signal is completely jammed. You won’t be able to contact the outside world." A faint smile played on Li Chengjun’s lips as he watched the woman expressionlessly.
It was incomprehensible—why did trouble always seem to find him when he appeared, and this woman, she was truly very special!
Hua Xiaomo looked at him without saying a word, but the thought of not being able to return home tonight made her feel extremely uneasy.
How could she possibly not go home? It was unthinkable!
However, after a little while, in this moment of hopelessness, the elevator doors suddenly slid open.
Hua Xiaomo immediately dashed into the elevator, not waiting for Li Chengjun to say anything. She pressed the button for the first floor.
The elevator doors quickly closed, and Hua Xiaomo descended, leaving the Hairun Film and Television Building behind.
Then she hailed a taxi and returned to her own place.
It was a simply furnished, Hong Kong-style two-bedroom apartment.
Although simple, the interior was quite elegant and cozy; everything looked pleasant.
Moreover, a purple-haired young man was sitting at the dining table, looking at a computer while eating dinner.
A sound at the door announced her arrival. The purple-haired youth at the table looked up and, seeing her return, quickly came over.
"Xiao Mo, why are you back so soon? Didn’t you say you were going to the movies with Ya Ying?" Zi Yunsui asked, looking at Hua Xiaomo with some surprise.
"I didn’t go. It seemed boring," Hua Xiaomo sighed, then glanced at him. "Where’s Candy?"
"Oh, him? He ate and is already sleeping like a log," Zi Yunsui said with a laugh, his beautiful dark eyes twinkling.