Chapter 27: Uncle Got Injured

The assistant couldn’t hide the smile on his lips as he watched Yu Ting being so cautious. Brother Yu had his day too.

Seeing the assistant laughing at him, Yu Ting glared at him.

“Why are you glaring at him? You’re the one who messed up, and you still have the nerve?”

Yu Ting immediately backed off, looking pitifully at Tang Qu.

Although Yu Ting appeared older than Tang Qu on the surface, Tang Qu was actually more mature mentally. After spending so much time together, he had long considered Yu Ting as one of his own.

Tang Qu had seen many actors ruin their health for the sake of acting. He regarded Yu Ting as family, so seeing him like this naturally made him both anxious and angry.

“Brother Qu, I was wrong. I’ll go take the medicine right away.”

“Really? You’ll take it now?”

“Yes! Xiao Pang, go get the medicine.”

“No need, I’ve already prepared it for you.” Tang Qu handed the cup to Yu Ting. He had asked the assistant to prepare the medicine earlier, and it was just the right time to drink it now.

Yu Ting took the cup without hesitation, gulped down a large mouthful, and his face instantly turned green. After swallowing, he exclaimed, “Why is it so bitter!”

“Complaining about the bitterness?”

Yu Ting held the cup, pouting, and then said in a pitiful voice, “I don’t dare.”

Tang Qu flicked Yu Ting’s forehead with his finger. “It’s bitter so you’ll remember.”

Xiao Pang shook his head as he watched Yu Ting being so obedient. It seemed like they wouldn’t be seeing Yu Dui Dui anymore in the future.

“Alright, you’ve finished the medicine. What time are you wrapping up?”

“I still have one more scene to reshoot, and then I should be done.”

“Alright, I’ll head off then. I’m really tired.”

Yu Ting quickly grabbed Tang Qu. “Wait, Brother Qu. You’ve helped me so much. I should at least treat you to a meal.”

Tang Qu brushed off Yu Ting’s hand. “There will be plenty of chances to eat together in the future. Just go home and rest after you’re done today. Don’t overdo it.”

“Fine.”

After Tang Qu left, Xiao Pang hurried to take the cup from Yu Ting’s hand. Tang Qu could be casual, but he couldn’t. What if the little boss came back to settle the score with him later?

But Yu Ting dodged, looking at Xiao Pang with suspicion. “What are you doing?”

“Brother Yu, I… I was just helping you with the cup.”

Yu Ting then handed the cup to Xiao Pang. “Take good care of it. If it breaks, your year-end bonus is gone too.”

Xiao Pang held the cup, feeling utterly speechless. Ah, when would the boss’s gentleness ever be directed at him, even just a tenth of it?

When Tang Qu mentioned having a meal, it was just a polite gesture. He never expected Yu Ting to show up at his doorstep the very next day.

Tang Qu was stunned when he opened the door. “What are you doing here?”

“Of course, to thank you for saving my life yesterday. Would you do me the honor of joining me for lunch?” Yu Ting’s roguishly handsome demeanor made the invitation sound anything but frivolous. Instead, it made it seem like refusing would be somewhat ungrateful.

It was just the right time for lunch, and Tang Qu had no reason to decline.

“You’re really something. Are you in such a hurry to get fleeced?” Tang Qu wasn’t one to be overly formal, so he followed Yu Ting out.

Yu Ting jingled the keys in his hand. “I’m not someone who just anyone can fleece.”

Tang Qu was slightly shocked when he saw Yu Ting’s flashy red sports car. “You usually drive this?”

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“Exactly, great performance, perfect for shaking off paparazzi. Get in, I’ll take you for a spin!” With a whistle, Yu Ting was the first to sit in the driver’s seat.

Tang Qu frowned slightly. It wasn’t that he disliked the car, but he had never seen a top-tier celebrity be so ostentatious. Since celebrities are public figures, even the slightest stir can be exaggerated. Therefore, most people tend to keep a low profile in private to protect their image.

Looking at the person beside him skillfully handling the steering wheel, Tang Qu thought, this must be the difference having a strong backing makes. Only someone like this could truly act freely in the entertainment industry. However, Tang Qu didn’t see anything wrong with it. The overly utilitarian entertainment industry always needs a few pure souls to cleanse it of its vulgarity.

“Let me tell you, the place I booked today is the absolute best in Kyoto, guaranteed to make you linger and not want to leave.” Yu Ting enthusiastically introduced the place where they were about to eat, when suddenly his phone rang. Yu Ting glanced at it and immediately answered.

“Hello? Brother Jiang, what’s up?”

“What! My uncle is injured?!” The speeding sports car came to an abrupt halt, causing Tang Qu’s body to lurch forward.

“I’ll be right there.” After hanging up, Yu Ting quickly turned to Tang Qu beside him: “Are you okay? Sorry, I was in too much of a hurry.”

Tang Qu waved his hand: “I’m fine.”

Looking at Tang Qu, Yu Ting wasn’t sure how to bring it up.

Tang Qu wasn’t deaf and had naturally heard the conversation: “Your family member is injured, you should go see him. I can make my own way back.”

That was the best solution, but: “No, I was the one who invited you out, I can’t let you go back alone. How about this, come with me to the hospital, and I’ll take you back later.”

“That, that doesn’t seem appropriate.”

“Come on, what’s inappropriate about it.” The more Yu Ting thought about it, the more he felt it was a good idea. How clever of him.

In the end, Tang Qu couldn’t persuade Yu Ting and went along.

“Should I buy something? It doesn’t seem right to go empty-handed.”

“No need, my uncle has everything. Even if you brought something, it would just gather dust.”

Tang Qu had no choice but to remain silent.

When they arrived at the hospital, they went straight up to the VIP ward on the top floor.

Following the address, they reached the room.

Tang Qu was a step behind Yu Ting. Upon entering, he saw a man lying weakly on the hospital bed. The man seemed like the illegitimate child of the heavens, his flawless features unmarred even by the hospital gown he wore, a splash of color in the ward that drew all attention.

Tang Qu and the man briefly locked eyes for a few seconds. The man’s eyes seemed magical, devoid of emotion yet somehow conveying deep affection.

But at this moment, Tang Qu had an “MMP” in his heart that he wasn’t sure if he should say.

Why didn’t anyone tell him that Yu Ting’s uncle was Guan Yan!!!

If he had known it was Guan Yan, he would have never come. He could already feel his fingers trembling slightly!

“Uncle, how are you? Who hurt you?”

“It was Brother Yan’s assistant. This was my mistake at work, I actually let a sasaeng fan become Brother Yan’s assistant.” Jiang Ge said self-reproachfully, he never thought he would allow such a big threat to exist by Guan Yan’s side.

“How could you let a sasaeng fan become my uncle’s assistant!” Yu Ting’s eyes were already red. He knew better than anyone how terrifying sasaeng fans could be. What if, what if he never got to see his uncle again!

“Sorry.” Jiang Ge could only accept the young master’s words. It was indeed his mistake.

“Xiao Yu.” The man who had remained silent finally spoke, his eyes fixed intently on Tang Qu: “Aren’t you going to introduce your friend?”