"The Rival is Himself"
Tang Keyi felt the familiar touch, but inwardly there was no trace of the
usual warmth and sweetness.
[Qin Zhiyan is really a fucking bastard! Later, I'll reveal my true identity
and scare the shit out of you!]
[Even if you get down on your knees and beg me, I won't forgive you!]
Hearing these thoughts, Qin Zhiyan didn't feel the slightest bit
annoyed.
Instead, he found it amusing.
It seems he's really angry—he didn't even call me "Yanyan."
Qin Zhiyan, with Tang Keyi on his arm, didn't give the other two
so much as a glance and walked away without another word.
Watching their retreating figures, Chu Minmin was so furious she could
almost grind her teeth to dust.
Could it be that Tang Keyi, to get back at me for not inviting
him.
had Han Qiuqiu bring this so-called cousin of his to steal my spotlight?
Chu Minmin withdrew her gaze and asked Han Qiuqiu,
"Is Miss Tang from the capital? How come I've never heard of her before?"
Han Qiuqiu answered according to their standard story,
"No, she's from Nancheng. She's just visiting the capital for a couple of
days."
Chu Minmin breathed a small sigh of relief.
That's good. Nancheng doesn't have any major families.
She can't compare to me in family background.
The best thing she can do is go back to her Nancheng as soon as
possible.
Chu Minmin's gaze darkened slightly.
There's no time to lose.
This is our family's event.
I need to be more proactive.
"Ketian, would you like something to eat?"
Qin Zhiyan asked gently.
Tang
Keyi shook his head lightly.
[Eat what?! I'm already full from
anger!]
[Also, why are you calling me so affectionately when we've just
met?! I don't believe you don't have ulterior motives!]
Qin Zhiyan
thought to himself, Ulterior motives?
I do indeed.
This is
affectionate?
I can be even more affectionate.
"Since we're family, I'll
just call you Tiantian (Sweetie/Sweet)."
Tang Keyi's eyes looked like
they were about to shoot flames.
[Who's family with you? Don't try to
claim kinship with me!]
[And 'Tiantian'? What's so sweet about it?]
Furious,
Tang Keyi reached out, grabbed a glass of wine, and was about to down it, but
Qin Zhiyan took it away.
"Don't drink that. This wine is too strong."
Qin
Zhiyan considerately swapped it for a glass of champagne and handed it to Tang
Keyi.
"Drink this."
If Tang Keyi got drunk and started acting up in his
current getup, it would be troublesome.
Tang Keyi took the glass
woodenly, feeling both angry and wronged.
[When you and I first met, you
were really fierce! How come you're so gentle and considerate with someone
else now?!]
[I'm jealous of myself!]
Seeing Tang Keyi look so
hurt, Qin Zhiyan wanted to tell him the truth immediately.
How could he
ever be gentle with someone else?
It had always been only you.
Qin
Zhiyan's lips parted slightly, just as he was about to speak, the lights
dimmed slightly, turning into a warm yellow glow, and melodious music began to
play.
The dance had started.
If he could dance with Tang Keyi now,
it would make for a beautiful memory.
Tang Keyi caught Qin Zhiyan's gaze
and felt terrified.
[What are you looking at?! I don't know how to do
the girl's dance steps!]
Qin Zhiyan didn't want to force Tang Keyi
either.
He knew Tang Keyi was proud.
If he made a fool of himself on the dance
floor, he would regret it for a while.
Just as Qin Zhiyan was thinking
this, a voice interrupted his thoughts.
"President Qin, may I have this
dance?"
Chu Minmin, beaming like a flower, gracefully extended her hand
to Qin Zhiyan.
[Oh, come on!]
[If there has to be a third party,
I choose myself!]
[Fuck it, I'm all in!]
Tang Keyi gritted his
molars and also extended his hand to Qin Zhiyan.
For a moment, Chu Minmin
couldn't control her expression and shot a fierce glare at Tang Keyi.
This
scene of two women vying for one man attracted the attention of many people
around.
Without a moment's hesitation, almost the instant Tang Keyi
extended his hand, Qin Zhiyan took it and walked into the dance floor without
looking back.
Now everyone knew that the Capital's Number One Beauty, the
eldest daughter of the Chu family, had lost to a woman from a small, unknown
family in Nancheng.
Chu Minmin's gaze gradually turned sinister.
You
forced me
After his momentary impulse, Tang Keyi became completely stiff as soon
as he stepped onto the dance floor.
Qin Zhiyan placed Tang Keyi's hands
on his own shoulders, then put his own palm on Tang Keyi's waist, whispering
in Tang Keyi's ear,
"Don't be nervous. I'm here."
Tang Keyi's heart
quickly calmed down.
He was used to being soothed by Qin Zhiyan.
But the
next second, he started cursing internally again.
[How outrageous... I'm so jealous... Qin Zhiyan being so gentle to someone he just met—is this even the Qin Zhiyan I know?!H]
Images of how cold Qin Zhiyan had been when
they first met kept flashing through Tang Keyi's mind, his feet moving
unconsciously under Qin Zhiyan's guidance.
Chu Minmin, who had been
watching the pair intently, showed a hint of contempt.
Typical of someone
from a small family, no class—can't even dance.
Han Qiuqiu was also
secretly observing Tang Keyi and Qin Zhiyan.
He sighed while drinking,
Qin Zhiyan really knows how to have fun...
But you stole my dance
partner—what am I supposed to do!
Just then, Han Qiuqiu's gaze shifted
and happened to meet Song Ailun's, who was pulling Qin Yulin onto the dance
floor.
The other man even deliberately lifted his chin at him.
Han
Qiuqiu's anger flared up instantly.
Heh, men? Who doesn't have one?
Han
Qiuqiu scanned the room and spotted William, who was drinking by himself off
to the side.
In terms of looks, William was considered quite good among
the crowd.
And based on experience and the man's aura, Han Qiuqiu
confirmed that this person did indeed like men.
Moreover, it was the type
that was attracted to him.
Alright, you'll do.
Han Qiuqiu stopped
in front of him and spoke.
"Mr. William, if you're bored, would you like to
dance?"
William slowly withdrew his gaze from Tang Keyi, who was dancing
not far away in the dance floor, and looked at Han Qiuqiu leisurely.
Han
Qiuqiu introduced himself first.
"Hello, Mr. William, my name is Han
Qiuqiu."
William nodded.
"Mr. Han, it seems your dance partner has been
stolen."
Han Qiuqiu shrugged, feigning helplessness.
"Yes, that's why I
came to invite you. I wonder if Mr. William would honor me?"
"Of
course."
The two of them also walked to the center of the dance floor.
As
soon as Han Qiuqiu got close to William, he caught a faint scent of cologne,
and it was exactly the kind he liked.
"Mr. William, what brand is your
cologne? It smells quite nice."
"If you like it, I'll give you some. But
perhaps we shouldn't be so formal, calling each other 'Mister.' What do you
say?"
William slightly increased the pressure of his hand on Han Qiuqiu's
waist, pulling Han Qiuqiu a little closer.
Han Qiuqiu felt the scent at the
tip of his nose grow stronger.
Han Qiuqiu thought to himself, Seems like
an experienced player.
Han Qiuqiu naturally didn't object and went along
with William's words.
"Okay, William."
"Qiuqiu, do you know that man?"
William spun Han Qiuqiu around, swapping positions with him.
"Ever since we
stepped onto the dance floor, he's been staring at me. He seems quite
hostile."
Han Qiuqiu looked up and just caught a fleeting glimpse of Qin
Yulin's gaze.
Han Qiuqiu's expression was indifferent.
"I know him. Just
an ex-boyfriend."
"Oh? But he seems to still care about you quite a
bit."
A dark glint flickered in Han Qiuqiu's eyes.
"You're overthinking
it. He already has a new lover."
As the two spun back to their original
spot, Qin Yulin's gaze shot over again.
William's lips held a faint
smile.
He said nothing.
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