Translator: _Min_
Rumors about the Duke of Muston were plentiful.
It was said that he was originally poised to ascend to the throne of the dukedom but had no interest in ruling, casually passing the role to someone else.
Nonetheless, he remained the most influential figure in the Muston Dukedom.
The Duke was known for his handsome looks, wealth, and charismatic allure, making him the dream partner of many princesses.
However, he showed no interest in marriage and remained single, drawing numerous people to the Muston Dukedomâs capital in hopes of encountering him.
Who wouldnât know the great name of the Duke of Muston?
When Zuo Xianyu heard this, she could no longer restrain herself, her anger rising like a blazing fire, âSi Fuqing, I am discussing serious matters with you, not joking around!â
âThis is his mobile number,â Si Fuqing replied calmly, writing down a string of digits. âItâs his personal phone, rarely changes. Try calling it.â
The paper was slapped in front of Zuo Xianyu.
She frowned upon seeing it.
The first few numbers were indeed Muston Dukedomâs international code, but the rest?
Only then did Zuo Xianyu realize that she had been unwittingly led astray by Si Fuqing, her anger becoming harder to contain. âI said, Iâm discussing serious matters with you!â
Although rumors suggested that the Duke of Mustonâs mother was an Eastern beauty, this was yet to be confirmed.
Si Fuqing, a person from Great Xia, who had never even been to the Western Continent, having the Duke of Mustonâs phone number?
âNow that youâre popular and gaining more fans, you wouldnât want them to be looked down upon by other celebritiesâ fans, would you? Saying their idol is just a dropout from nine years of education?â Zuo Xianyuâs face was a mask of icy disdain. âDonât you think itâs pitiful to be your fan?â
Si Fuqing finally looked up, his fox-like eyes still curved, but his pupils held only a fierce light.
âSo, itâs the fans that are your bottom line,â Zuo Xianyu said with a hint of mockery. âI donât know whether to call you foolish or not, valuing a bunch of strangers so highly.â
âHow long can fansâ loyalty last? They like you today, and tomorrow they might like someone else. You really think theyâre that precious?â She simply couldnât understand Si Fuqingâs actions.
Zuo Xianyu had interacted with people in the circle before.
But not a single celebrity she had met genuinely cared about their fans.
They all treated them like tools.
Si Fuqing was truly an oddity.
âLetâs step outside,â Si Fuqing stood up. âWeâll talk out there.â
Zuo Xianyu frowned but still picked up her bag and followed him outside the police station.
She glanced at the time impatiently. âAlright, weâre outside. What do you want toâIâ
Before she could finish, Zuo Xianyuâs face was harshly slapped.
She was stunned, and then another slap sent her crashing to the ground.
Her ears rang, and a metallic taste spread in her mouth, her throat burning with pain.
âI couldnât do it inside, so we came out,â Si Fuqing said, bending down and gently patting Zuo Xianyuâs face with a smile. âYou were right, I do treasure them, so donât you threaten me with my fans again, or youâll end up in the worst way possible.â
âAlso, remember this, whatâs stolen is never truly yours,â Si Fuqing straightened up, wiped his hands, and turned to leave.
âMiss!â The driver hurried out of the car, rushing over. âAre you alright, Miss?â âIâm fine,â Zuo Xianyuâs body trembled slightly. âHelp me into the car.â
She Imew the negotiation had utterly failed today.
But what did Si Fuqingâs words mean?
âMiss, sheâs a celebrity now, we could just expose her on social media,â the driver suggested. âDidnât you say she has many haters? This would make it worse.â
âNo!â Zuo Xianyu said sharply. âThereâs a big foreign deal the company is negotiating, and I canât ruin my image. Plus, if others find out I was hit by Si Fuqing, where will I put my face?â
The driver fell silent.
âLetâs go home,â Zuo Xianyu struggled to speak, shaking with anger. âCall the family doctor.â
Not even her father, Zuo Tianfeng, or her mother had ever hit her, but Si Fuqing had slapped her thrice.
She would remember this.
Meanwhile, Si Fuqing returned to the police station.
âMiss Si, have you ever thought of acting in a movie?â the male police officer asked enthusiastically. âMy daughter always says itâs a pity such a beauty like you doesnât act.â
Si Fuqing replied without blinking an eye, âIâm not good at acting. Better not ruin my reputation.â
âAh, thatâs true,â the officer nodded, sighing. âWeâve had so many cases of online abuse here. As a public figure, you really need to adjust your mentality..â