"Okay." Zhao Ye agreed, feeling a strange trace of displeasure in his heart.

"Thank you." Anna sincerely expressed her gratitude, about to invite Zhaoye for a drink, when she saw Lin Xuan approaching them.

In the distance, Anna could be seen with an unpleasant expression as she said something to Zhao Ye. Lin Xuan hurriedly walked up to them and stood in front of Zhao Ye, assuming a protective stance, and greeted Anna with a smile. "Hello, Madam Gu."

Anna smiled helplessly and said, "Hello." She wasn't a tiger, so there was no reason to be afraid that the other person would eat her, but she still guarded herself carefully.

"What brings Lady Gu to Zhouye?" Lin Xuan asked, probing.

"Nothing much, I quite like his movies, so when I saw him here, I thought I'd strike up a conversation." Anna smiled at Zhaoye and explained.

"Yeah, I thought there was something going on, and I thought I could help out, but it's a shame, missed the chance to show my enthusiasm." Lin Xuan sighed with regret, then smiled and said, "Since Madam Gu doesn't have any business, I'll take Zhao Ye back first."

Anna politely insisted, "Are you going back now? Won't you stay and play a little longer?"

"I don't want to play anymore. My grandfather had a fall at home, and I'm not sure about his condition. I need to rush back and take a look." Lin Xuan declined.

"The old man fell down? Then you should hurry back and take a look, find out the situation and give me a call to let me know," Anna said, frowning with concern.

"Alright, I'll take my leave. Thank you for your hospitality," Lin Xuan said and then pulled Zhao Ye by the sleeve and left.

"Is Grandpa Lin doing okay?" Zhaoye asked anxiously as they left the Gu's residence and got into the car.

"It's fine, he didn't fall. I just said that to get away as quickly as possible," Lin Xuan squeezed his eyebrows and winked, laughing heartily.

"You, using me as an excuse," Zhao Ye helplessly shook his head, turning his gaze to the scenery outside the window, which swiftly passed by.

"It's nothing, it won't come true anyway." Lin Xuan nonchalantly curled his lip. Suddenly, he returned to his usual demeanor and looked at Zhao Ye from head to toe with concern. He asked, "Zhao Ye, was Anna really talking to you because she admires you? Did she do anything to you?"

"Alright." Zhao Ye nodded, recalling Anna's words from earlier. His focus suddenly became scattered, as if he was looking out the window, then at the window itself, and then at nothing in particular. "What can she do to me? Setting aside her identity, she's just a woman after all."

"She's not an ordinary woman, did you forget how she subtly made me take the blame earlier?" Lin Xuan scoffed, "Let me tell you, Zhao Ye, looks can be deceiving. Don't be fooled by the gentle appearance and the smiley face they put on for everyone. In reality, their character is really awful. Take that old man Gu just now, for example. He knew I had to drive, yet he still made me drink a lot of strong liquor."

"That's because you bullied his son, it's only natural for him to want to stand up for his son." Zhao Ye turned his head and closed his eyes as he spoke.

"Who bullied his son? Did I really bully him? If I really wanted to bully him, I would have crippled him long ago. Damn it, that turtle son of a bitch, touching you is bad enough, but he even dares to kiss you! Who gave him the courage?" Lin Xuan became so angry that he hit the steering wheel in frustration, only to get even more aggravated.

"Alcohol emboldens the timid, and he only acts like this when he's drunk. There's no need to worry about it," said Zhaoye, pursing her lips slightly.

"Why would there be no need? I haven't even kissed him, how can I let him kiss me?" Lin Xuan has always enjoyed making playful and affectionate jokes since he first met Shi Zhaoye, so no matter how explicit his words are, Shi Zhaoye never minds. However, it was the latter part of his sentence that made Shi Zhaoye ponder.

Moreover, you dislike physical contact with people. If he were to kiss you, you would definitely feel uncomfortable in your heart. If he dares to make you feel uncomfortable, I will definitely hold a grudge against him.