He actually compared me to a dog!" Xie Shuling took a big sip of wine, slammed the table hard, and angrily said, "No, he said I'm worse than a dog!"

Jiang Huan propped his chin up and watched him, muttering, "These words were quite insightful..."

Xie Shuling asked suspiciously, "What did you say?"

"It's nothing, it's nothing." Jiang Huan quickly shook his head and reassured, "He doesn't want to get back together with you, so why force yourself? Just look around, there are plenty of boys and girls for you to choose from."

Xie Shuling did not look around. He stared at the slender wine glass in his hand and murmured, "No, it must be him... No one else will do, I must have him..."

Jiang Huan worriedly reached out and touched Xie Shuling's forehead, asking in confusion, "Did you take the wrong medicine? Just a few days ago, you were complaining to me about how Xiao Mo was too harsh and bullying towards newcomers. How did things change so suddenly?"

Xie Shuling's headache worsened, the noisy surroundings only adding to his annoyance. He decided to stand up and said, "Drive me home."

Jiang Huan looked at the bustling bar with a confused face and said, "Wait, it's only been a few hours and you want to go home? I even cleared the place for you, I'll be at a loss like this!"

Xie Shuling kicked him, threateningly saying, "Have you forgotten whose money funded this bar? Hurry up, quickly get in the car and drive."

"Alright, alright, alright," Jiang Huan didn't dare to offend Lord Jin, he clasped his fists in a plea for mercy, and hurriedly ran towards the parking lot, "Sir, please wait for me at the entrance, I'll be there in a moment!"

Xie Shuling casually walked to the door, lifted his hand to push it open, and his peach blossom-shaped eyes, slightly upturned at the corners, glanced around for a moment, freezing in place.

Just as their gazes met, it was Xiaomo wearing a black shirt with a slightly open collar, revealing a glimpse of his beautifully shaped clavicle. The thin fabric outlined the sharp physique unique to a man.

Xie Shuling's unabashed gaze swept over him, lingering on the man's indifferent brows and eyes. She smiled and asked, "Why did you come? Weren't you not fond of bars?"

Xiao Mo furrowed his brow, his hands inserted into his pockets, and asked suspiciously, "What are you doing here?" Before Xie Shuling could respond, he seemed to realize something and let out a low laugh, self-mockingly saying, "Of course, you being here is the right thing."

Xie Shuling furrowed his brow this time and asked in confusion, "What do you mean by this?"

Xiao Mo glanced at him coldly, his expression devoid of warmth, and turned around to leave. Xie Shu Ling instinctively reached out his hand and grabbed hold of Xiao Mo's wrist. Xiao Mo's momentum was too strong to stop, and his right hand was forcefully pulled out of his pocket, causing him to stop in his tracks. In a low voice, he scolded, "What are you doing!"

"Don't go yet, explain everything to me!" Xie Shuling became anxious and forcefully pulled Xiao Mo back in front of himself.

Xiao Mo quietly took in a breath of cold air, and his wrist twitched unconsciously.

Xie Shuling was taken aback, she lowered her head to take a closer look, only to discover that there were bloodshot abrasions all over Xiao Mo's backhand, with the joints even breaking the skin. Against his fair complexion, the injuries looked particularly alarming and distressing, leaving Xie Shuling wondering how he got them. Startled, Xie Shuling quickly released her grip and Xiao Mo silently withdrew his hand back into his pocket.

"What's going on with you?" Xie Shuling hadn't finished speaking when suddenly a warm greeting came from behind, "Xie Ge, you're here! I've been looking for you for a while!"

Accompanied by a vibrant voice, there appeared a handsome young man with a clean and refreshing appearance. Xie Shuling and Xiao Mo's gaze both fell on him at the same time. One seemed deep like a pond, while the other contained a hint of doubt, causing him to slightly shudder.

Lin Shouchen suppressed the sudden unease that rose in his heart, and ran to Xie Shuling's side. Naturally and skillfully, he tried to link arms with him, but Xie Shuling subtly avoided it without a word. The smile on Lin Shouchen's face stiffened for a moment, reluctantly concealing the momentary awkwardness. He leaned in close to Xie Shuling's ear and whispered, "Xie ge, how many times have I told you not to argue with Xiao ge? It's not good if someone else sees us..."

Xiao Mo patted his sleeves and gave Lin Shouchen a cold glance. He said indifferently, "You don't need to use these petty tricks to deal with me. I'm no longer interested in Xie Shuling." He paused, looked towards Xie Shuling and bid a formal goodbye, "Have a good time, see you later."

After saying that, he left without looking back, his sharp and angular figure revealing a trace of determination.

Xie Shuling silently watched as he got into the car and drove away, paying no attention to Lin Shouchen who stood beside him, busy explaining. After a moment, he turned his head to look at Lin Shouchen and whispered, "Did you invite him here? Just so he could see us together?"

Lin Shouchen's expression changed slightly as he defended himself, saying, "I just wanted to invite Brother Xiao out to have a talk. I didn't want him to continue misunderstanding me..."

Xie Shuling responded indifferently, "How did he misunderstand you?"

"Xiao Ge has always thought that my intentions are not upright, that I only want to climb up..." Lin Shouchen's face dimmed, and he said with a low voice, "He has everything, so of course he doesn't understand what kind of life a person like me has. Xie Ge, didn't you see it with your own eyes? I am an actor with no connections whatsoever, and I get bullied wherever I go... Is there anything wrong with striving for more opportunities for myself?"

Xie Shuling scrutinized him and softly said, "Xiao Mo didn't have everything from the beginning either."

In Lin Shouchen's bewildered expression, he slowly said, "In the beginning, he was often bullied and marginalized by others." However, he never acted subserviently, never demanded anything, and gradually made his way to his current position.

Lin Shouchen didn't know what to say for a moment, so he simply pursed his lips stubbornly and whispered, "If that's the case, why does he keep targeting me everywhere?"

Jiang Huan had already driven the car to the entrance of the bar. The flickering car lights intermittently shone on Lin Shouchen's handsome face, casting obscure shadows and making him appear somewhat gloomy. Xie Shuling looked at him, feeling a mixture of emotions. In his past life, he believed in Lin Shouchen so much and sympathized with him, wanting to pull him out of the bleak life and let him have a bright and brilliant future, even at the cost of falling out with Xiao Mo...

But everything that happened later proved that Xiao Mo was right. Lin Shouchen was simply an ungrateful wolf, his desires always expanding, ready to bite back at any time. And as for Xie Shuling, he was a foolish person who was being used without realizing it. It was extremely laughable.

Lin Shouchen didn't know what Xie Shuling was thinking, but he felt that his expression was extremely indifferent, which made him a little panicked. He softened his tone and tried to change the subject. He asked in a low voice, "Brother Xie, about what we talked about last time, the role of the male second lead in the hit play, do you think..."

Xie Shuling paused for a moment, wearing a slightly peculiar expression as if something had dawned upon him.