At this moment, his right hand was holding the perfect prop.

If he didn't splash a face full of wine on Chu Ge in a grand manner, would he be worthy of the wine glass in his hand?

Chang Xin was so pleased that his mind was filled with his own schemes, completely overlooking the impatience on Chu Ge's lips, as well as the disgust and sarcasm in Mu Lingshan's eyes.

Amidst the converging gazes, Mu Lingshan finished saying "thank you," stood up from her chair, and walked away expressionlessly.

Chang Xin's heart fluttered, this was exactly unfolding according to the script he had in his mind!

"Scumbag!"

Chang Xin snorted coldly at Chu Ge, raised his wine glass, and splashed a full glass of beer toward Chu Ge's face, switching instantly from flower protector mode to justice warrior mode.

Now, Chang Xin looked like a moral emperor, seemingly about to represent the moon, uh, represent justice to obliterate Chu Ge.

However, before he could bask in his triumph after hurling the wine, his glee was replaced by astonishment. His pupils contracted suddenly, his expression froze for a second, and then he instinctively frowned.

That full glass of wine didn't even get a drop on Chu Ge's face! Not just the face, it didn't even touch the hem of Chu Ge's clothes!

Chu Ge's left hand magically had a plate? All the beer splashed onto that plate?

No way, how could this be possible?

Chu Ge was clearly right under his nose, yet he didn't see when Chu Ge picked up that plate or when he raised it like a shield to block the drink?

Chang Xin thought he must be seeing things, or he missed something earlier, otherwise this scene was completely inexplicable!

It wasn't just Chang Xin who was bewildered, the crowd around was all dumbfounded too, this scumbag... such quick reflexes!

Everyone subconsciously widened their eyes, opened their mouths, with their jaws nearly hitting the ground, as if they were collectively hit by a Body Fixing Technique, with expressions carved from the same mold.

The hall, bustling a second ago, now was so silent you could hear a pin drop, utterly quiet!

If there was any sound at all, it was the dripping of the beer from the edge of the plate onto the ground, along with the sizzling from the grill pan on Chu Ge's table.

Such sounds, if a second ago, would have been completely inaudible, yet now, they felt as if they were directly resonating in everyone's ears, even in their hearts.

Putting down the previously meat-filled but now empty plate, Chu Ge continued to focus on grilling, as if everything around him was unrelated to him, perfectly composed.

Of course, Chu Ge saying nothing and doing nothing didn't mean he wasn't thinking anything. As for the man called Chang Xin in front of him, he was increasingly repulsed. Clearly, this was just a pretentious guy, acting all high and mighty?

Although this guy's acting was indeed not bad, capable of fooling the uninformed onlookers, Chu Ge's eyes didn't tolerate sand, how could he not see through Chang Xin's little schemes?

However, out of consideration for Mu Lingshan, Chu Ge didn't want to talk to Chang Xin right now.

Whoa... damn?

Chang Xin was stunned for a few seconds before snapping back, his facial muscles twitched, feeling a pressure overwhelming him, causing him to subconsciously slow his breathing.

What on earth was with this guy? How could he be this calm? Neither satisfied at blocking the wine nor disappointed at Mu Lingshan's departure, not even a flicker of anger at him?

And if Chu Ge were to punch him with that kind of magical speed... he would have no chance of avoiding it!

Chang Xin gazed at Chu Ge dumbfounded, swallowing reflexively, and just as he realized this issue, he saw Chu Ge finally reacting apart from grilling, turning his head and directing his gaze toward him.

Chang Xin felt his scalp tingle, pupils contracted, although Chu Ge's movements weren't sudden, and his eyes bore no menace, nor did his face show fury, still, he felt a surge of apprehension, stepping back two steps instinctively before halting.

In fact, it wasn't that Chang Xin didn't want to keep retreating, but as he moved back a third step, he bumped into a young man watching the spectacle in a stupor, otherwise, who knows how many steps he would have taken.

The sensation coming from behind caused Chang Xin to wobble, finally making him aware of his own loss of composure, silently cursing himself, hastily adjusting his breath, and glaring at Chu Ge again.

"You... what do you want?"

Even though Chang Xin wanted to appear more assertive, when his words came out, he couldn't help but stutter, starkly revealing his bravado.

Even if he believed he was much stronger than this guy named Chu Ge, a wise man doesn't fight when the odds are against him. If Chu Ge suddenly threw a fit regardless, wouldn't he just end up getting beaten up?

"Nothing, I just want to tell you, you're lucky today."

Chang Xin was on edge, while Chu Ge merely glanced at Chang Xin and said something casually, before turning his attention back to the grill, picked up a piece of barbecue to taste. After finishing one piece, a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he placed a few more slices onto Mu Lingshan's plate across from him.

"I... had good luck?"

Hearing Chu Ge say this, Chang Xin was suddenly taken aback.

He couldn't understand why Chu Ge would come out with such a statement. Instinctively, he repeated it and suddenly had an epiphany. He felt he understood the meaning of the words, and with renewed confidence, looked back at Chu Ge, now full of pride and disdain.

In Chang Xin's view, Chu Ge wasn't indifferent; he was too devastated to even express it. He was likely so heartbroken that he's acting foolishly. Isn't he doing something ridiculous by placing meat in Mu Lingshan's plate even though she's left? Clearly, his calm facade was only pretense!

Mu Lingshan had left, and yet he was still putting barbecue on her plate? Was his brain kicked by a donkey?

This so-called good luck meant that the opportunity came just when Chu Ge and Mu Lingshan were having a quarrel, providing him with such a great chance. To him, of course, that meant good luck too.

While thinking this over joyfully, Chang Xin snorted coldly on the surface, said a dignified "boring," and turned around to stride out.

He had no time for this back-and-forth with Chu Ge. If Mu Lingshan had walked far away, wouldn't he waste such a good opportunity?

Besides... if Chu Ge suddenly got mad and beat him up, wouldn't it be more unfortunate?

"Dammit, wasting so much time with Chu Ge, I hope Mu Lingshan hasn't walked too far away already?"

Thinking anxiously, Chang Xin hurriedly walked towards the door. As he walked, his eyes suddenly lit up with joy.

In his line of sight, Mu Lingshan stood not far from the restaurant entrance, leaving him with a desolate silhouette, her shadow extending long under the clear moonlight, drawn out by the street lamp.

"Hehehe, Shanshan darling, your brother is coming, come plunge into his warm embrace!"

Taking a breath, Chang Xin gathered his emotions and instantly switched to a caring mode, wearing a face of concern and tenderness. He deliberately slowed down his steps and walked towards Mu Lingshan's back.

When they were only two or three steps apart, and he was sure that even if Mu Lingshan was overwhelmed with thoughts, she should be able to hear his voice, he purposely sighed, raised his hand to gently pat Mu Lingshan's shoulder, and called her name in a voice filled with care, expressing a tone of unsaid words.

As an expert in wooing women, Chang Xin was confident that his expression and voice were flawless. Since things had gone so smoothly, the following events should proceed even more smoothly.

"Lingshan..."

Chang Xin called out, and Mu Lingshan's body trembled slightly, her distracted gaze regaining focus as she slowly turned around.

Meanwhile, because many had gone outside to watch the commotion, the originally crowded restaurant hall became much more spacious, and Chu Ge sat quietly at his table, silently contemplating his own matters.

However, after Chang Xin's recent visit, another series of footsteps echoed through the space, but this time, it was the sound of high heels clicking against the floor.

Listening to the approaching footsteps, Chu Ge rubbed his eyebrows, reached for the wine glass on the table.

Subsequently, a very pale hand appeared in Chu Ge's line of sight, also holding a wine glass, gently clinking against his with a soft "ding" sound.

"Hey handsome, if you're in a bad mood... how about I join you for a drink?"

Huang Yourong stood by Chu Ge's table, her upper body leaning forward, and when Chu Ge slightly raised his eyes, he met her gaze, which was intentionally teasing and playful.

Chu Ge lifted the corner of his mouth, leaned back casually, and smiled lightly, "Do I look like I'm in a bad mood?"

Huang Yourong's smile followed Chu Ge's rhythm, lifting at her own, while lightly extending the hand holding her wine glass.

"You don't look like you are, but..."

Before Huang Yourong could finish speaking, Chu Ge smiled faintly again, "There's no 'but'; I'm fine, thank you for your kindness."

Huang Yourong was slightly taken aback, but quickly reverted to her smiling facade, "Handsome, I was right about you, you're indeed different from the rest."

Chu Ge shrugged, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, as he released the wine glass from his right hand.

Huang Yourong chuckled, her lips curling as she gazed at Chu Ge for a few seconds before moving her body back, intending to sit in the chair Mu Lingshan had been occupying.

In her view, since Chu Ge had declined her offer to join him for a drink, did it imply an invitation for something else?

However, just as Huang Yourong was about to sit down, Chu Ge gave an apologetic smile, "Miss Huang, sorry, that spot's already taken."

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