Inside the banquet hall, the lights were dazzling and laughter filled the air.

Lu Er felt uneasy, as if the velvet chair beneath her was covered in invisible thorns.

All he could think about was what if Gu Jinzhou used some method to trick Song Jingmo into bed?

Just thinking about this possibility made Lu Er feel a rush of blood to her head, making her restless.

She stole a glance at Yan Huaijin, who was politely conversing with someone beside her. Taking advantage of his inattention, she quickly left the noisy banquet hall.

As soon as I stepped out of the banquet hall, a cool evening breeze carried a faint scent of tobacco.

Lu Er looked closely, her heart first relaxed, then tightened again by an inexplicable anger.

Not far away, in the corner of the open terrace, Song Jingmo and Gu Jinzhou were indeed together.

The two men leaned against the railing, each with a cigarette between their fingers.

Amidst the swirling smoke, Gu Jinzhou was speaking, a smile on his face.

Song Jingmo listened intently, his expression not showing much, but his demeanor suggested they were having a pleasant conversation.

I'm relieved; everyone's alright.

But seeing the two brothers getting along so well, Lu Er felt a surge of anger rise up, burning his chest and making him feel suffocated.

During his school days, he was close to Chu Mian and Jiang Sheng. They would occasionally skip classes, get into fights, and even smoke, which would make his eyes water.

When Song Jingmo saw this, he put on a stern face and said in a cold and disappointed tone, "Chu Mian and Jiang Sheng skip classes, fight, and smoke. You should stay away from them."

But now?

Gu Jinzhou had a chaotic private life, with no regard for gender. Yet Song Jingmo could treat him like a close friend, smoking and laughing together.

They're really good at using double standards.

Judging from their familiar way of getting along, will they put their arms around each other's shoulders and go to pick up some young models together next?

Gu Jinzhou raised an eyebrow and smiled, waving the cigarette case in his hand: "Lu Dingliu, coming out for some fresh air? Want one too?"

Lu Er suppressed her anger and coldly refused, "No need, I don't smoke."

Gu Jinzhou chuckled, his tone mocking: "Oh, I forgot."

"Actor Yan is known in the industry for his old-fashioned, upright character; he's the one who's keeping an eye on you and preventing you from smoking, right?"

Lu Er didn't reply, but pursed her lips and involuntarily turned her gaze to Song Jingmo.

Song Jingmo was also looking at him, his gaze calm and his emotions unreadable.

Just then, a night breeze blew by, carrying a faint scent of tobacco.

Lu Er's throat was sensitive, and she coughed softly twice from the choking, with a few physiological tears welling up in her eyes.

Just as the coughing sound rang out, Song Jingmo, who hadn't reacted much until now, deftly stubbed out his cigarette on the nearby trash can.

This small gesture, like a feather, gently tickled Lu Er's heart, strangely calming her raging anger a little.

He cleared his throat and asked, "Are you waiting for Aunt Qu to go back together?"

Song Jingmo raised his eyes, his gaze falling on the still slightly reddened corners of the woman's eyes, his voice low and husky: "No. She's staying elsewhere; I'm staying in a hotel alone."

Upon hearing this, Lu Er's anger, which had just subsided, surged up again, mixed with an inexplicable sense of nervousness.

Seeing Gu Jinzhou's eager expression, she felt extremely uncomfortable.

She couldn't help but speak, her voice tinged with an eagerness and possessiveness she herself hadn't realized: "Shall we go back to the hotel together?"

As soon as I said it, I regretted it a little; the invitation sounded too deliberate.

Before Song Jingmo could answer, Gu Jinzhou spoke first, a knowing smile on his face:

"It's only ten o'clock. Are you going to go back and stare at your phone? We made plans to find a place to relax."

Seeing Lu Er's unpleasant expression, Gu Jinzhou became even more smug and said in a tone that every man understands:

"Want to come along? Polish beauties, blonde and blue-eyed, with hot bodies, the experience will definitely be different."

These words were like igniting a powder keg; Lu Er instantly bristled, her voice rising several decibels. She rebuked him righteously and sternly:

"Gambling, prostitution, and drugs are illegal. As a public figure, how could you knowingly break the law? It's people like you who are corrupting the entertainment industry!"

Gu Jinzhou was amused by this sudden display of righteous indignation: "Oh dear, this is Poland."

"The sex industry is legal here. Prices are clearly marked, and the income isn't taxed, understand?"

These words were like adding fuel to the fire. Lu Er's face turned red with anger, and she blurted out, "Aren't you afraid of getting sick?!"

After saying that, she suddenly turned to Song Jingmo, with an almost childish threat, "If you dare to go to a place like that with him, I'll tell Aunt Qu!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinzhou was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Hahaha, how old are you? Still playing the tattletale game?"

"Dr. Song is such a grown man, doesn't he even have this much freedom? You're being so naive."

Lu Er's cheeks flushed red instantly, feeling both ashamed and angry, but she couldn't find the words to refute him.

All I could do was puff out my cheeks, like an inflated pufferfish.

Just then, the banquet hall door was pushed open again, and Yan Huaijin walked out.

It seemed that she had come out to look for Lu Er after he hadn't returned for a long time. When she saw the three people with a strange atmosphere by the terrace, she paused for a moment, and then walked over calmly.

Lu Er was in a fit of anger, but when she saw Yan Huaijin, she immediately felt like she had found an ally.

Pointing at the two of them sarcastically, he said, "Teacher Yan, they're going to find some pretty girls to relax with. Do you want to come along and see for yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Huaijin frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping over the expressionless Song Jingmo and the amused Gu Jinzhou.

His tone was calm yet firm: "I'm not interested in this kind of thing. It's better to keep myself clean. I plan to go back to the hotel to rest."

Upon hearing this, Lu Er immediately seized the opportunity, her voice carrying a hint of sullenness and a deliberate display of intimacy.

He glanced defiantly at Song Jingmo and said, "I'm going back anyway, so why don't we take a walk back together? It's not far from the hotel."

As she spoke, she deliberately took a step closer to Yan Huaijin, as if to completely sever ties with the two accomplices opposite her.

Yan Huaijin was somewhat surprised by Lu Er's sudden closeness, but still nodded gently: "Okay."

Lu Er glared at Gu Jinzhou, and then gave Song Jingmo, who still had no expression, a fierce look.

Then he turned around and walked side by side with Yan Huaijin in the opposite direction from the terrace.

The night breeze was cool, but it couldn't dispel the restlessness, inexplicable unease, and bitterness in Lu Er's heart.

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P.S.: Guess if Momo chased after him and pinned him against the wall!

If it's not sweet tomorrow, come and kill me with knives!!!

If you lie to me again, I'll be a puppy.

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