Da Yang and Yan Zhi sat in the front, one focused on driving, the other on eavesdropping.
"Can you at least leave some privacy for the boss?" Da Yang asked, clearly ashamed of his companion's behavior. "You know, this is the first time the boss has ever blossomed after being a thousand-year-old iron tree, and it's such a beautiful bloom! Be careful if the flower withers, the iron tree might come looking for trouble~"
"What, so the iron tree isn't good enough, and it has to blame the fertilizer for not being well-applied!"
"Whether the iron tree is good or not, it depends on who plucks the flower from its head! Just like our Niangniang, she can make even an incapable iron tree perform!"
Yan Zhi turned to look at him, "Well, Da Yang, after a few days apart, your skills have improved again!"
Da Yang pursed his lips and smiled slightly, "Nothing much, just started dating, that's all."
"Holy cow!"
Yan Zhi looked at him in horror, "You're dating?!"
"Mm-hmm."
Da Yang tossed his head, whistling and swaying his hips.
Seeing his demeanor, Yan Zhi felt a chill.
"Oh my god, have aliens taken over Earth? This world is too crazy!"
"Brother, calm down. I know you single dogs are biased against us because you're used to being alone. But it's okay, I'm happy to help you improve together."
Yan Zhi: "...I'll just watch your car."
"Alright!"
The car stopped at the entrance of an art theater where the awards ceremony was being held.
The two men exchanged glances.
Outside, people had already recognized it as Yi Shen's car and were approaching to pick them up.
However, they saw the car stop not too far away.
Yan Zhi and Da Yang sat straight, looking straight ahead, maintaining their posture.
Da Yang: "Brother, you, you go take a look."
Yan Zhi: "This kind of thing... it's not appropriate for us single dogs to go."
Inside the car, a man was holding someone's slender waist, his kisses already moving to her neck.
Xia Weiliang's rational mind told her to resist the allure of beauty and stay strong!
But for some reason, her body felt weak as soon as she leaned against him, as if she would melt into a puddle at any moment.
Especially since this man was truly an expert at kissing, living up to his reputation as the "Most Kissable Male Star" voted by women nationwide!
Outside the car, someone finally coughed lightly, "Yi Ge, we've arrived."
Xia Weiliang suddenly reacted, "Arrived? Arrived where?"
The man on her slowly lifted his head, his dark eyes as if filled with fine starlight, carrying suppressed desire. He tightened his grip on her waist, his husky voice echoing in her ear.
"Tonight, I need a female companion."
Xia Weiliang's eyes widened, "Teacher, have you ever had a female companion?"
Regardless of the size of the ceremony, he always attended alone, never with a female companion! It would be shocking if he ever appeared with one!
He grasped her wrist, "I have one now."
"I don't want to!" Xia Weiliang struggled to pull her hand back.
She had been invited, but she had shown up uninvited – what did that make her? Was she throwing away her reputation during her rise?
Uh... no!
The point was, why should she enter with Yi Shen?!
In just a few seconds, the man returned to his usual cool demeanor, though his gaze towards her unconsciously held a smile.
He glanced outside, "I'm afraid you don't have a choice."
"Are you trying to scare me? Heh, if I were afraid then..."
Xia Weiliang saw the crowd surrounding them, with the RV as the center, looking ready to charge at any moment. She was completely petrified.
"Ignore me, pretend I don't exist."
Just as she was about to duck under the seat, she was yanked out.
"Don't, don't do this..."
Suddenly, a set of evening gown and shoes appeared in her arms.
"You have three minutes."
"..."
Xiao Yi scanned the outside, "I don't mind, but the organizers probably won't wait."
Xia Weiliang gritted her teeth, "You prepared this long ago, didn't you?"
What chance encounter?
She should have guessed, this man planned everything meticulously!
"Uh, it's already been 15 seconds."
"How am I supposed to change if you don't get out of the car?!"
He smiled and, quite gentlemanly, opened the door and got out.
As soon as he appeared, the screams from all around were deafening.
Although the Yi Mi fans were very restrained, they couldn't help but rush towards their idol upon seeing him.
"Yi Shen!"
"Brother, I love you!"
"Ahhhhh! Brother is so handsome~!"
These sounds made Xia Weiliang's head ache.
What to do?
What if she was pelted with rotten eggs later?
Even cooked eggs wouldn't be bearable!
Xiao Yi always maintained a gentle attitude towards his fans, especially today. He was very patient with photos and autographs, which delighted his fans.
The organizers behind him were getting anxious.
If they had known Yi Shen would get out of the car in the parking lot, they should have started the red carpet from there!
Was it still possible to lay it out now?
Several staff members hurried over to help maintain order. Fortunately, the Yi Mi fans were mature fans, crowding but not pushing, with everything focused on protecting Yi Shen.
Xiao Yi checked the time. Female stars changed very quickly; by this time, she should have finished.
Dallying until now and still not coming down meant she was going to back out.
He turned around and opened the car door without another word.
*Whoosh—*
*Hiss—*
Xia Weiliang gasped. Before she could see clearly outside, a tall figure blocked her view.
His admiring gaze swept down, and a slight smile curved his lips, "It suits you very well."
The black sequined off-the-shoulder evening gown perfectly showcased her figure.
Xia Weiliang noticed the surprised looks behind her and felt like laughing and crying at the same time.
Who am I?
Where am I?
The fans were collectively blind.
"Is that Niangniang?!"
"Ahhh! Why is Niangniang in Brother's car?!"
"Calm down! Calm down, sisters! It's just walking the red carpet together, don't forget they have a movie together, promoting it is nothing surprising!"
"Right, right! Promotion, promotion!"
As the saying goes, as long as you haven't officially announced, Brother is still single!
In short, our Brother is the only one who shines!!
Xiao Yi's gaze was entirely fixed on the woman in front of him, as if he couldn't hear the discussions behind him.
Seeing her hair still unbound, he magically produced a jade hairpin from his pocket and casually pinned up her hair a few times, securing it with the hairpin.
Although his technique was imperfect, the unintentionally created messy effect added a touch of languid sexiness to her.
Xia Weiliang had a delicate, small face, with large eyes and a pointed chin. She could appear elegant or ancient, fierce or gentle, cool or sweet.
He held her chin, examining it from side to side, "Very beautiful."
Xia Weiliang had no time to put on makeup, only lipstick, yet she looked incredibly stunning!
It made him recall her dazed expression from earlier, and his lower body involuntarily tensed.
Xiao Yi frowned, immediately diverting his gaze, unable to be seduced by this enchantress anymore.
As he led her out of the car, the commotion from the surroundings was predictable.
The reporters who had been waiting on both sides of the red carpet for photos went crazy upon hearing that Xiao Yi was attending with Xia Weiliang, grabbing their cameras and rushing over!
"It's Niangniang! Ahhh! Niangniang is here!!"
"Oh my god! Are they going to announce their relationship now?"
"Announce it quickly! If you don't have mouths, I do!!"