Danger

Ruan Yuexi was puzzled. She noticed his sudden serious expression and followed his gaze to a darker corner. Although it was dark, she could still see two men there.

Did Shang Yao notice something? Before Ruan Yuexi could think further, Lu Yiliang was already standing in front of her.

“You’re here?” Lu Yiliang’s words were clearly directed at Ruan Yuexi, and he seemed genuinely happy to see her.

Ruan Yuexi withdrew her gaze. “Mr. Lu, happy birthday. Here.” She handed Lu Yiliang a gift.

Lu Yiliang took her gift, and when he saw the logo on it, he was momentarily stunned before his smile grew even wider.

Ruan Yuexi was glad to see him happy. “It’s a small token, I hope you don’t mind.”

“Of course not, I really like it.” He cherished the gift in his hands.

Shang Yao’s face turned green. He had also noticed the logo on the gift box and angrily let go of Ruan Yuexi’s hand.

Ruan Yuexi was suddenly faced with his cold demeanor. What was going on? Why did he always change his attitude so suddenly? Though she did prefer him not holding her hand.

Lu Yiliang continued to smile warmly, as if he didn’t notice Shang Yao’s anger towards Ruan Yuexi.

“Yuexi, have some juice.” Lu Yiliang handed a glass of juice to Ruan Yuexi.

Ruan Yuexi happily took it and started drinking. Lu Yiliang was always so considerate.

Shang Yao coldly watched Ruan Yuexi interact with another man. When she brought the juice to her lips, he silently grabbed the juice from her hand and drank it all while staring at Lu Yiliang.

Lu Yiliang’s smile froze, and Ruan Yuexi was stunned. She had no idea what was happening. She looked up to see Shang Yao drinking her juice.

“Why did you take my juice?” she asked, annoyed and thirsty.

Lu Yiliang, ignoring Shang Yao’s cold gaze, handed Ruan Yuexi another glass. This time she drank more cautiously, and Shang Yao didn’t take it.

“He might have been thirsty. Don’t be upset.” Lu Yiliang smiled again, trying to calm Ruan Yuexi.

Ruan Yuexi felt that Lu Yiliang was much nicer than Shang Yao, at least he wasn’t so bizarre.

Shang Yao expressionlessly watched Ruan Yuexi and didn’t argue with Lu Yiliang. He took her hand again, keeping her at a distance from Lu Yiliang.

Ruan Yuexi couldn’t resist. Since he was holding her, so be it. Perhaps the most dangerous place was the safest.

In a corner of the banquet.

“Is that Shang Yao’s wife?” Brother Liu was amazed. He had never seen such a beautiful woman. He couldn’t take his eyes off her.

“Yes, Brother Liu, that’s Shang Yao’s wife,” his underling confirmed.

“She’s much prettier than Liu Yaran, no comparison at all,” Brother Liu said, leering at Ruan Yuexi.

“Ruan Yuexi’s looks are indeed rare, but I’ve heard her personality isn’t great.” The underling was dazzled by her appearance but remembered seeing her lose her temper once.

“Who cares about personality? If Shang Yao is drugged, his wife won’t be spared.” Brother Liu laughed lecherously. This was more exciting than Liu Yaran.

Nearby, Tang Qingqing overheard everything. She thought, “What a luck, this could kill two birds with one stone.”

Ruan Yuexi had no idea she was being targeted. At this moment, Shang Yao was taking her around as people offered him drinks. Although she didn’t have to drink, she didn’t like the uncomfortable situation.

But Shang Yao insisted on keeping her with him. After a while, a bodyguard approached and whispered something in Shang Yao’s ear. Despite his expressionless face, Ruan Yuexi could sense a hint of killing intent.

Ruan Yuexi wondered what the bodyguard had whispered. If it was about being drugged, Shang Yao wouldn’t know. Other than drugging, she couldn’t think of anything else that would make Shang Yao react this way. Could it be that the female protagonist was in trouble?

At this moment, the juice and wine served by the waiter had been drugged.

Ruan Yuexi, being cautious, only took a small sip of her juice, and Shang Yao had no intention of switching glasses.

Brother Liu’s waiter could only circle around them. Brother Liu, watching from the side, grew anxious. Why hadn’t they finished their drinks yet?

The waiter had made several rounds. A few times, other guests had tried to take drinks from his tray, but the waiter dodged them, attracting some attention.

In desperation, they had to switch to another person to continue circling around Ruan Yuexi and Shang Yao.

Tang Qingqing approached them. “Brother Shang Yao, Yuexi.”

Ruan Yuexi lazily glanced at her, not wanting to engage with her.

Shang Yao’s reaction was similar, responding to Tang Qingqing’s attempt at conversation with silence.

Tang Qingqing wasn’t discouraged and stepped forward. “Yuexi, your juice is empty.”

Ruan Yuexi became instantly wary. “It’s okay, I’ll refill it myself later.”

Tang Qingqing smiled and insisted on handing her a juice from the waiter’s tray. “This waiter has been worried you didn’t have a drink. He’s circled around you several times.”

Ruan Yuexi’s mind raced, and then she lowered her gaze, pretending to take the juice. When she was about to drink, she noticed the strange look in Tang Qingqing’s eyes.

Realizing something, she lifted the glass to her lips, but Shang Yao took it from her and drank several sips.

“I’m thirsty.” Shang Yao said coldly to the stunned Ruan Yuexi.

Ruan Yuexi didn’t know how to react. She had intended to pretend to drink, but this madman actually drank it. If she wasn’t mistaken, this juice was definitely spiked.

“You… you…” Ruan Yuexi stuttered in fright, her mind racing to figure out how to distance herself. It seemed there was no escaping the original plot.

Tang Qingqing was also shocked by Shang Yao’s actions but quickly smiled. “Brother Shang Yao, would you like another sip?”

Shang Yao really drank a few more sips. Ruan Yuexi now felt that Tang Qingqing was the one who drugged him, but the original plot did not say that Tang Qingqing had drugged him.

Not only did Ruan Yuexi find this absurd, but even Brother Liu was bewildered by Tang Qingqing’s actions. Was this woman sent by Liu Yaran?

Sure enough, not long after, Shang Yao’s tall figure swayed. Ruan Yuexi quickly supported him. She had no choice since he was holding her hand.

“What’s wrong?” Ruan Yuexi asked, pretending not to know.

“My head feels a bit dizzy,” Shang Yao’s usually cold voice sounded weak.

Ruan Yuexi suggested he sit on the sofa or go back to the villa early.

“Let’s rest in a hotel room upstairs,” Shang Yao suggested, making a “bad” decision.

Ruan Yuexi: “…” A wolf entering a sheep’s den, brilliant.

“Are you sure? How about resting on the sofa for a while?” Ruan Yuexi tried to persuade him.

However, Shang Yao firmly refused. Ruan Yuexi had no choice but to give in. She had made other suggestions, but he insisted on going to a hotel room. At this critical moment, she couldn’t say much more, or she would expose herself and find it hard to explain later.

As for the male protagonist, Shang Yao, she couldn’t care less. Let him and the female protagonist love and hate each other.

Tang Qingqing’s eyes gleamed with pride as she followed behind Ruan Yuexi and Shang Yao. Brother Liu was furious that Ruan Yuexi hadn’t been drugged.

Ruan Yuexi supported Shang Yao to the elevator. Tang Qingqing followed closely. “Brother Shang Yao doesn’t look well. Can you handle it alone?” She asked Ruan Yuexi with concern.

Ruan Yuexi nodded. “Brother Yao can still walk. No need to trouble you.” She declined Tang Qingqing’s help.

“I’d better come along, just in case Brother Yao passes out and no one is there to help,” Tang Qingqing said kindly.

Ruan Yuexi pretended not to notice her intentions. “Alright, thank you.”

When the elevator reached their floor, as soon as they stepped out, Ruan Yuexi noticed a man in a black shirt standing not far away, wearing a mask, making it impossible to see his face.

She became highly alert. When she turned her back to the man in the black shirt, a sense of danger surged towards Ruan Yuexi.

Her alarm bells rang. Before the stick could hit her, Shang Yao seemed to sense it and was about to grab the stick aimed at Ruan Yuexi. But she fell to the ground first, landing on Shang Yao as a cushion.

The man in the black shirt: “?” He was bewildered. Did he even hit this woman?