Chapter 1995: Birthday

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

With an additional marriage certificate, nothing seemed to have changed, but Ye Qingqiu could clearly feel the difference in Li Tingshen.

He had always been cold, but he was obviously gentler to her.

He would give her a gentle and considerate hug and the deepest kiss.

He rarely refused her requests.

Ye Qingqiu was still the same Ye Qingqiu, the arrogant and domineering young lady of the Ye family, and the dazzling and noble princess of Ping Cheng City.

It was a big drama with a strong momentum, and the publicity was not inferior either. The famous producer and director worked together. After more than three months of casting, they finally decided on the actors and held the opening ceremony a few days ago.

A few days later, Li Tingshen seemed to focus on his studies and went to school every day.

Initially, he thought that Ye Qingqiu would stick to him, but she got busy instead.

Other than picking her up in the morning, she rarely went back with him after school.

However, Ye Qingqiu would often visit his apartment.

Every time she came, she would bring some scattered items.

There were small ornaments, flowers and plants, exquisite cutlery, beautiful bedsheets, pairs of towels, bath towels, toothbrushes, slippers, cosmetics, clothes…

Every time, she would do it step by step. Unknowingly, there were traces of her in every corner of the apartment.

In the blink of an eye, another month passed.

Yin Ruijue was a little excited because he finally had a chance to have fun.

December 27th.

It was Li Tingshen’s birthday.

A few days ago, Yin Ruijue had gone to the Li residence to greet Lian Lili.

On Li Tingshen’s birthday, he reserved Li Tingshen.

Lian Lili knew very well that young people had their own social circles. Yin Ruijue knew how to make people happy. With a few words, he coaxed Lian Lili to leave with Li Tingshen.

Li Tingshen wasn’t interested in these. Yin Ruijue was the only one having fun the entire time.

He was in charge of setting up the venue and finding friends.

As for the effect?

In the beginning, she didn’t know why Yin Ruijue didn’t find a safe and well-hidden private room. Instead, he chose the center of the dance floor.

When a group of sexy women appeared on the stage opposite them, twisting their bodies as they took off their clothes, even a fool would know what was going on.

Men.

The others cheered and gave Yin Ruijue a thumbs up. They were very satisfied with his arrangements.

Yin Ruijue stuffed his hands into his pockets, indicating that these compliments were appropriate.

Li Tingshen sat in the center of the booth. When he saw the group of women, he frowned slightly.

However, she didn’t say anything in the end. There were two good cigarettes on the coffee table, and a pile of alcohol occupied two-thirds of the coffee table.

The heavy metal music in the bar, the cheers of the crowd, and the visual impact in front of them showed the most realistic side of society.

It looked bright on the surface, but it was actually dirty.

Li Tingshen did not interrupt his unguarded arrangement. He took off his jacket and placed it on the sofa. The buttons on his shirt were unbuttoned, and his collarbone could be seen vaguely. He leaned lazily on the sofa with a box of cigarettes in his hand. He took out a cigarette and threw it aside. He turned on the lighter, and the lit cigarette lit up in the dark bar.

Yin Ruijue chatted with the others for a while. When he turned around, he saw Li Tingshen sitting there with a cigarette in his mouth. He was leaning lazily and looking at the group of people who were having fun.

Yin Ruijue was a little surprised. He bent down to sit on the sofa and lit a cigarette. He crossed his legs and laughed.

“I was worried that you wouldn’t like such occasions. I didn’t expect you to integrate so quickly.”

The corners of Li Tingshen’s lips twitched as his dark eyes darted to Yin Ruijue.

“You know I won’t like it, yet you still made such arrangements?”

“In the future, it’s inevitable that we’ll have to attend such events. We have to interact and adapt in advance.”

The smile on Li Tingshen’s lips seemed to have become more obvious. A low sneer escaped his throat and disappeared into the noise.

“Thank you for your good intentions.”

Yin Ruijue took a puff of his cigarette and looked ahead. “There’s no need for that. In five years at the latest, Ping Cheng will be ours. Hello, everyone.”

Li Tingshen didn’t speak and the smoke gradually blurred his indifferent face.

After putting out the cigarette in the crystal ashtray on the coffee table, Li Tingshen picked up his phone.

Seeing his actions, Yin Ruijue rolled his eyes. “You’re the main character today. You can’t leave halfway.”

Li Tingshen put down his phone. “I’ll definitely leave halfway. I can only stay until nine at the latest.”

“F*ck!” Yin Ruijue couldn’t help himself. “We haven’t even started playing at nine!”

“It can’t be any later. Someone is waiting for me.”

Yin Ruijue’s raised eyebrows paused, followed by a gossipy expression.

“Who is it? Princess Ye?”

Li Tingshen didn’t say anything, but the smile on his lips made Yin Ruijue consider it a tacit agreement.

He leaned closer to Li Tingshen with interest.

“Your relationship with Princess Ye has been very stable recently… Speaking of which, you’re really lucky with women. She’s the most beautiful princess in Ping Cheng City, but she’s devoted to you… How is it? Such a delicate beauty?”

Li Tingshen glanced at him. “Don’t ask what you shouldn’t know. What does the answer mean to you?”

Yin Ruijue pursed his lips. “Can’t I be curious?”

“But where’s the other lady from the Ye family? I’ve heard a lot about her recently. She’s been in the limelight recently. She’s almost as popular as the main lead. Many boys and girls in school treat her as a goddess… Doesn’t she like you too? She should be back for your birthday, right?”

Li Tingshen took a glass of wine from the coffee table and said calmly, “I’m not sure.”

“Hey, if she really comes back to celebrate your birthday, will you reject her?”

“He should be busy.” Li Tingshen took a sip of wine.

“Are you really not going to reconsider? Are you sure you want to choose Ye Qingqiu?”

Li Tingshen smiled and glanced at the woman who was taking off her shawl. He retracted his gaze and turned to Yin Ruijue.

She smiled and finished the wine in her glass.

Then, he said slowly,

“You’re only asking this question now?”

Yin Ruijue blinked in confusion. “Huh? Just now? When should I ask you?”

Li Tingshen was silent for a while. He leaned on the sofa and touched the necklace on his neck.

“This question probably shouldn’t exist because it’s never a multiple choice question.”

Yin Ruijue paused and stared at him for a few seconds. In the end, he coughed lightly and straightened his body.

She had always felt that she was an arrogant and beautiful young lady.

She didn’t expect his methods to be so powerful that he could control such a cold and heartless man like Li Tingshen.

“Well, you don’t have to leave early. Call her and ask her to come over to play.”

Li Tingshen frowned. “She doesn’t like this place.”

“You didn’t even ask why she didn’t like it.”

Li Tingshen turned to look at her coldly.

Yin Ruijue immediately stood up from the sofa. “I’m going to the washroom.”

Half an hour later, at nine o’clock, Li Tingshen stood up with his phone.

Yin Ruijue hurriedly stopped him. “Brother, you’ve only drunk a little. It’s rare for us to meet on your birthday. Stay for a while more…”

Li Tingshen slapped his hand off his shoulder coldly.

“Continue playing.”

“Hey, don’t go. I just called Princess Ye. She’ll be here soon.”

Hearing this, Li Tingshen’s face darkened.

When she looked up again, she saw a figure in a down jacket walking towards her. His face was blocked by his collar.

Even though she was covered tightly, Li Tingshen knew who she was.

As Ye Qingqiu walked, she removed her hat and pulled down her collar. Her fair and beautiful face was too eye-catching.

He strode over with a straight face and grabbed her wrist.

“What are you doing here?”

Ye Qingqiu said calmly, “Of course it’s your birthday.”

As she spoke, she craned her neck to look at the stage.

Li Tingshen tightened his grip on her wrist. “Let’s go back.”

Ye Qingqiu retracted her gaze and looked at Li Tingshen with a faint smile.

“Watching a striptease?”

Yin Ruijue went up to her and said, “Little Princess, don’t misunderstand. This is all my arrangement. Tingshen really didn’t take a good look tonight. Besides, he didn’t really take off his clothes.”

Ye Qingqiu glanced sideways at him and said, “It seems like you’re busy observing him tonight. You even know how he looks.”

Yin Ruijue’s face froze and he took a step back with his arms crossed. “Ye Qingqiu, aren’t your words a little strange?”

Ye Qingqiu pursed her lips. “Since you’ve made an appointment with your friend, why didn’t you inform me? Are you worried that I won’t be able to go on stage and embarrass you?”

“No.”

Ye Qingqiu nodded thoughtfully and said, “It’s your birthday today. I won’t argue with you about these details. Since you’re here, let’s sit for a while. I’ve even seen a real striptease.”

As she spoke, she retracted her hand and walked in.

Li Tingshen stood rooted to the ground, his face terrifyingly dark.

Seeing that the situation was bad, Yin Ruijue hurriedly followed behind Ye Qingqiu.

The dance on stage also lasted for a while, and the people had changed. A few women’s coats were scattered on the stage, and their clothes were also blocking their positions.

She was dressed normally on the beach, but when she moved here, she felt like she was flirting.

Ye Qingqiu stood below the stage and watched as the women swayed their hips. She said, “Your figure is indeed not bad.”

Li Tingshen walked over with a dark expression and said to Yin Ruijue,

“They’re all gone.”

“Why, the little princess likes it very much… Hey, all of you can leave now…”

Li Tingshen’s cold gaze was like a knife, instantly changing Yin Ruijue’s tone.

The women on stage stopped and clutched their chests. They bent down to pick up their coats and hurried off the stage.

“Why did you chase her away?”

Although Ye Qingqiu said that, she didn’t feel disappointed at all. She turned around and walked to the booth before sitting down.

Li Tingshen stood rooted to the ground for a while before turning around. He saw Ye Qingqiu sitting on the sofa with a bottle of wine in her hand.

Her expression changed again. She strode over and snatched the bottle from her hand.

“Stop fooling around.”

Ye Qingqiu frowned. “Who said I’m fooling around? I don’t know which glass is yours. I can’t just use it…”

As she spoke, her lips curled into a beautiful smile.

“Don’t worry, it’s your birthday today. You’re the boss. Even if I’m unhappy, I won’t argue with you today.”

Li Tingshen frowned at her.

In the end, he really couldn’t see anything from her face.

“In that case, be good and follow me home.”

Ye Qingqiu was a little disappointed. “Can’t you stay longer? This is my first time here…”

Li Tingshen’s attitude was firm. “No.”

Ye Qingqiu was resisting.

Li Tingshen’s attitude was firm. Without any explanation, he bent down and picked her up.