Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Fang Xi vomited in the restroom, washed her face, and touched up her makeup. Her face was too pale, so she had to use blush to add some color to her complexion. After she was done tidying up her appearance, she pushed the restroom door open and staggered out on swaying feet. Fang Xi then composed herself and walked towards her private room, thinking, âJust one last round. Iâll drink those guys under the table, and todayâs mission will be over and done with!â
âFang Xi? Itâs really you!â someone said as they suddenly grabbed her arm, and before she knew it, a tall figure stood before her. Fang Xiâs heart quivered. She looked up and met the eyes that appeared in her dreams every night. She even forgot to breathe.
Xi Cheng looked at the exquisitely made-up woman before him in disbelief.
âIts Fang Xi, itâs really her! The Fang Xi Iâve been thinking about day and night!â
However, she seemed a little different from the Fang Xi he knew. His Fang Xi was gentle, obedient, caring, and virtuousâlike the girl next door. The woman before him looked like Fang Xi but had a competent air about her that his Fang Xi didnât have. He was momentarily stunned as he stared at her.
Fang Xi took a deep breath and shook off Xi Chengâs hand. She was about to speak when a voice called out from the other end of the corridor, âXi Cheng! Hurry up, everyoneâs waiting for you!â
Fang Xiâs heart ached, and she walked past Xi Cheng without saying a word. Xi Cheng turned around and grabbed her arm again. âFang Xi! You owe me an explanation!â he demanded.
Fang Xi stood still. Every word Xi Cheng said was like a nail to her heart. She slowly turned around and raised her head to look at Xi Cheng. Gazing at the face that made her heart ache until it went numb, she smiled brightly and reminded him, âMr. Xi, your fiancée is calling you! â
Xi Cheng froze. Lin Yuâs voice sounded again, asking, âXi Cheng! What are you doing?â Fang Xi saw the figure walk over from the corner of her eye. She once again shook off Xi Chengâs hand and hurried towards her private room.
âFang Xi!â Xi Cheng softly called her. Fang Xi didnât turn around; a man who didnât even dare to call out her name wasnât worth it. However, her tears fell uncontrollably.
Lin Yu came over and inquired, âXi Cheng, what are you doing here? Did you meet someone you know?â She glanced around warily. The lights were too dim, so she couldnât see who the person talking to Xi Cheng was; she could only tell it was a woman.
âNo, it was a drunk stranger,â Xi Cheng replied indifferently. They moved towards their private room. As they passed the room that Fang Xi had entered, Xi Cheng looked through the small glass window on the door and saw Fang Xi guzzling down a large glass of beer.
â When did she learn how to drink?! Why didnât I know about this?!â he thought, thunderstruck.
âEveryoneâs waiting for you. Ye Kun says he has to leave early, so hurry and go say goodbye to him!â Lin Yu chattered idly.
âIf he wants to leave, then leave. Thereâs no need to be this polite with him,â Xi Cheng answered dully.
âI know you two are good friends born in the same delivery room, but you still have to be polite,â Lin Yu coaxed him like she would a child. Xi Cheng didnât say anything. He lowered his head and pushed open their private roomâs door.
âHey, look whoâs back!â Liang Han shouted. âWhy did you run off when the drinks were flowing? Do you really need to go to the toilet so often? Youâre a terrible drinking partner!â
Xi Cheng was a little distracted and ignored Liang Han. Lin Yu, though, smiled and uttered, âHe canât hold his drink as well as you guys, but heâs too embarrassed to admit defeat.â
Ever since Lin Yu got engaged to Xi Cheng, she virtually became Xi Chengâs spokesperson. She always followed him to the rare gatherings he had with his friends and brought her best friends along without fail. Most of their conversation was her answering on behalf of Xi Cheng.
Liang Han gave Xi Cheng a complicated look. Ye Kun nudged him and said, âStop messing around! Xi Cheng, I have to go soon. I have a meeting tomorrow morning. â
Xi Cheng tugged at his collar impatiently and scowled, âWhatever, just go. Itâs always work with you! Youâre always busy!â
Ye Kun was stupefied. He didnât understand what had gotten into Xi Cheng this time. Xi Cheng pushed him away and wanted to sit next to Shi Nian, but Lin Yuâs best friendâGu Manâsat not far away from Shi Nian. There wasnât enough space to sit another person between them. Xi Chengâs mood worsened when he saw this, and he pushed Ye Kun again and sat opposite Shi Nian.
âHey!â Ye Kun cried, and his expression darkened. He couldnât bear with Xi Cheng and berated, âWhat was that for? Whatâs with the angry face? Whatâs bothering you, and why are you taking it out on me?â
Xi Cheng snatched a bottle from the table and took a large swig. He glanced at Ye Kun and muttered, âIâm not taking anything out on you.â
Liang Han couldnât stand it anymore and spoke, âYouâre out of line, Xi Cheng. Whatâs with the long face? We invited you out for a drink out of goodwill.. You didnât have to come if you arenât happy being here!â