Xiao Mo unexpectedly took the initiative to start a conversation, which left Xie Shuling somewhat astonished. With a smile, she asked in return, "Are you actually concerned about me?"

Xiao Mo silently slapped himself in the heart: serves you right for being cocky.

Xie Shuling smiled and, persistently getting closer to him, asked, "Are you genuinely concerned about me?"

Xiao Mo pushed him away expressionlessly and said, "Put on your clothes before talking to me."

Xie Shuling blinked his peach blossom eyes and lowered his voice, teasingly saying, "Why? Are you getting excited?" As he spoke, he maliciously reached towards Xiaomo's lower body.

Xiao Mo calmly raised his hand to block his, and indifferently said, "No, it'll make me nauseous."

Xie Shuling, although not believing, deliberately put on a heartbroken look and incessantly pestered Xiao Mo, chattering away nonstop.

"The TV drama 'First in the Imperial Examination' had sufficient funding and a large production scale. There were numerous cast members, and the restrooms on set were not enough. Therefore, they were arranged according to the different roles and statuses of the actors. According to Xie Shuling's 'rank,' he could have been assigned to a separate small room. However, he politely declined and insisted on sharing a room with Xiao Mo. In the end, he got his wish and had the opportunity to stay in the same room as Xiao Mo."

At this moment, Xie Shuling was standing there with his fair and beautiful upper body exposed, maliciously circling around Xiao Mo. Every now and then, he would wipe off some oil, enjoying himself immensely. Xiao Mo initially endured silently, pretending not to see it. However, when Xie Shuling deliberately waved his neck, adorned with a collar, in front of Xiao Mo's eyes, Xiao Mo finally couldn't bear it any longer.

He reached out and grabbed the collar around Xie Shuling's neck, squinting his eyes slightly. A hint of dangerous coldness flashed through his eyes as he coldly said, "Xie Shuling, do you have any idea what it means to wear this thing?"

Xie Shuling took advantage of his strength and got even closer to him, unabashedly smiling as he asked, "I don't know, so why don't you tell me?"

Xiao Mo closed his eyes and was about to say something when Xie Shuling's phone rang.

Xie Shuling paused for a moment, feeling a little regretful. Pei Shuo had arrived too quickly; he hadn't had enough fun yet.

The soaring emotions reached their peak, only to be abruptly interrupted. Xiao Mo felt as if a bucket of cold water was poured over his head. He reluctantly let go of Xie Shuling's hand, avoiding her gaze, and hastily changed his clothes before leaving the room.

Almost, Xie Shuling would have discovered how terrifying of a person he was, just a little bit more. Xiao Mo's fingers trembled slightly, he took a deep breath, and left the set as if he were escaping.

"What the heck..." Xie Shuling looked at his departing figure and murmured in dissatisfaction. He took out his phone and answered the call, "Pei Shao, are you here? Yeah, okay, I'll come out right away."

When he arrived at the entrance of the set, Xiao Mo had already disappeared without a trace. Xie Shuling furrowed her eyebrows and got into Pei Shuo's car, pondering all the way about what Xiao Mo's words meant.

Collar? What's wrong with the collar? Isn't it just an accessory? Many girls wear it, so wouldn't it be strange for guys to wear it? What special meaning could it have? Xie Shuling pondered for a moment, stroked his chin, and unexpectedly asked, "Pei Shao, what do you think of mine -" He pointed to the collar around his neck, "how does it feel?"

Pei Shuo glanced over and casually said, "Such a woman."

Xie Shuling: "......" Forget it, why bother asking a heterosexual guy?

Pei Shuo's car was driving fast, and before long it entered a hidden and quiet small courtyard. After the security guard checked their membership card, they were allowed to pass. After taking another turn, Xie Shuling saw a dark sign with the discreet words "Fange" written on it.

Xie Shuling propped up his chin and surveyed the building in front of him. He felt a lack of interest, to be honest. Ever since he was reborn, he had no interest in these kind of flirtatious affairs. The revelry and pleasure in this place seemed deep like the sea at first glance, but who knows what others were truly thinking? Xie Shuling felt he was probably getting old, no longer wanting to guess, nor bothering to guess anymore.

Perhaps this is the reason why he is so dedicated to Xiao Mo, because Xiao Mo is probably the only person he can trust now.

"Hey, stop daydreaming and hurry down." Pei Shuo bent his index finger and tapped on the car window, urging, "There's someone waiting inside."

Xie Shuling sighed and opened the car door, getting out. As he walked, he asked, "Who's waiting?"

"You'll know once you go." Pei Shuo teased, leading Xie Shuling inside. "I've prepared a surprise for you."

Xie Shuling raised an eyebrow skeptically. Whenever Pei Shuo uttered the words "pleasant surprise," it always seemed dubious to him.

Fange Club is somewhat quieter compared to other clubs. Xie Shuling followed Pei Shuo into the club, and a waiter stopped in front of a private room. Opening the door, he invited Pei Shuo and Xie Shuling to enter.

As soon as Xie Shuling stepped in, his facial expression changed and he immediately turned around to leave.

"Hey, hold on a moment," Pei Shuo, who had already prepared himself, blocked his path and said with a smile, "How long has it been since we last saw each other, brother? Why don't we take this opportunity to catch up?"

Xie Shuling frowned and said impolitely, "Why are you always so concerned about the relationship problems between me and Xie Shuheng? We are not a good match from birth, it's already good if we don't argue. What's there to reminisce about?"

Pei Shuo raised his hand to grip his shoulder, softly saying, "If Shu Heng didn't have anything important, why would he come looking for you? Just listen to what he wants to say."

Xie Shuling blinked in confusion, suspiciously looking at Pei Shuo. "Do you have any ulterior motives towards my younger brother?" Otherwise, why would you be so concerned about Xie Shuheng? Clearly, he is the one who has been friends with us since childhood!

Pei Shuo revealed a lazy smile and unceremoniously pushed Xie Shuling onto the balcony of the private room. With a cold tone, he said, "You're not allowed to come out until we finish talking!"

A few seconds later, a man with a stern expression and gold-rimmed glasses, whose eyebrows and eyes bore a striking resemblance to Xie Shuling, walked in and nodded at him.

Xie Shuling rolled his eyes and took out a cigarette from his pocket, lighting it up. Impatiently, he said, "What's the matter? Spit it out. Did you encounter any trouble that made you remember me?"

Although he appeared very annoyed, there was a slight curiosity in his heart. In his past life, Xie Shuheng had never come to find him.

Ever since they were young, the two brothers had contrasting personalities. Xie Shuheng couldn't stand Xie Shuling's carefree and indulgent behavior, while Xie Shuling couldn't stand Xie Shuheng's strict and serious nature. Whenever they were together, they would inevitably argue, and over time, they rarely interacted with each other. Xie Shuling pursued his career as a big celebrity, following in his parents' footsteps, while Xie Shuheng worked as a senior executive in a foreign company, living his life like a robot every day. Even when Xie Shuling had an accident, Xie Shuheng never came to visit him. It wasn't until their parents died in a car accident that they hastily met again at the funeral.

Why would such an indifferent man, almost devoid of emotions, actively request to meet his own brother?