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BEFORE ANYTHING more could be done about Fei Long's rumor being gay, his parents demanded he must have dinner with them. It was gonna be in one of the famous restaurants in D City with each main course priced almost a thousand dollars.
And as per requested, Feng Mian must go with him.
When Ying Yue heard the gist of this, she also planned to drop by at the restaurant. She was becoming more and more eager to flaunt her presence wherever Fei Long was, causing much depression to Iker Matheus, and even to Mo Chou Huang.
They were men in love, and so their jealousy was easily roused.
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On a Friday evening at exactly 6PM, Fei Long and Feng Mian finished up their work before leaving the corporation for the appointed Family Dinner, but both of them knew it was to investigate the matter of Fei Long being rumored to be gay.
After all, the man was only 20 and never lasted with any woman for more than a week. He was easily bored and rarely devoted to anyone unless it was for work.
Furthermore, he was the only son of the current Liu generation. It was a scary thought for his parents and grandparents to have their bloodline end in Fei Long's generation. They must convince him to have a wife at least, even if his preference was unique!
Both of them were in Fei Long's car while his chauffeur was driving. Feng Mian as always was on her phone, no signs of being a victim of false-news harassment that has been going on for almost 3 weeks. On the other hand, Fei Long had a very deep frown as he stared off outside his window.
"Thinking of a scapegoat?" Feng Mian suddenly asked, not lifting her head up.
"No."
"Yue is coming." Feng Mian reminded, and none of the two even informed Ying Yue about the Liu family dinner. "She must really want you, Mr Liu. Why not give the girl a chance?"
Although Feng Mian was suggesting this, she also knew Fei Long would never consider Ying Yue again. Once trust was broken for Fei Long, it takes a hundred years to make him trust the same person again. Only if there was a valid reason would he relent, and obviously, Ying Yue's ambition was plain for everyone to see.
One only needs to look a little further.
"Was work okay today?" Fei Long asked instead. He was keen on Feng Mian's taunting behavior and in most cases, it would be due to irritation caused by her target. In this case, he must have given her a daunting task.
Feng Mian scoffed, not answering the question. The city lights flashing upon her face, revealing the frost-cold eyes that never seem to thaw.
"Mr Thorn was a loss deal." She simply said after a minute had passed.
"He has connections."
"Bad connections."
"No, good ones for the next project I'm gonna approve after 6 months." Fei Long generously explained. He has been working everyday with Feng Mian and he had realized he cannot afford to irritate the young lad, because on one case he did, Feng Mian made him lose 3 billion in one swoop.
"Didn't know about this. Okay then." I guess there's no harm gathering them as well, must inform Loyal Dogs afterwards. Feng Mian made sure to expand her contact and reveal herself in 2 years time, the shortest.
If she waited further, who knows how brazen Ying Yue will have become. The girl was clearly after her life no matter how mellow she has been acting. Fortunately, Ying Yue couldn't just harm her because of Fei Long. Otherwise, she would have been shipped to Antarctic before she realized anything amiss.
Fei Long turned to Feng Mian in thought, his electric blue eyes was focused on her face. "Are you gay?"
Disgust filled Feng Mian's heart as her frost-cold eyes turned to glare at Fei Long's countenance. She growled and said in gritted teeth, "No!"
Fei Long felt like he had stepped on a cat's tail and amusement couldn't be hidden away from his face. "Of course. You have a girlfriend already." Then he was quiet once again, turning to look outside his window.
Meanwhile, Feng Mian ignored Fei Long's incomprehensible claim, too lazy to deny. Much better than being mistaken for gay as he has always been straight.
Hence, two cold people were once again silenced by their awkward last exchange. While Fei Long's assistant would cautiously glance at his master from time to time, his mind wondering in swirls. Is Master leaning towards the forbidden path?! Rumors are truly powerful! Yikes...
At 6:45PM, both Fei Long and Feng Mian went inside the specified restaurant that had been reserved by the Liu Family, a waitress welcomed their arrival with a blooming smile as her eyes glittered with fireworks. She was obviously looking at Fei Long and Feng Mian in more ways than what could be seen. Must be another fujoshi. Both Fei Long and Feng Mian ignored the waitress.
Fei Long's family immediately saw him and waved at him in greeting, followed by everyone else lifting themselves from their seat. Feng Mian was welcomed with astonished faces before they changed into delight, and Feng Mian felt a scary foreboding at once.
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"My good grandson~ It's been a while since I've seen your adorable face!" A bubbly old woman said as she approached Fei Long with open arms, ready to receive Fei Long's huge physique.
The always cold and stern Fei Long defrosted in an instant, causing others surprise. Anyhow, everyone was too busy urging the two newcomers to dawdle on their bewilderment.
Questions came surging like tide once Fei Long and Feng Mian were seated as if they were already a married couple. Feng Mian tried her best to be polite despite the growing anxiousness in her heart.
"So when did you guys become so close?" Asked Fei Long's father, to which the latter ignored completely. Although this did not seem to discourage the man. Throwing another question at Fei Long. "Son, you must visit our house soon. Make sure to bring someone with you so we can have even more fun!"
The father was obviously happy to see his son, but the latter ignored him completely. Nevertheless, the father remained happy and continued to converse to Fei Long even without getting any response. "There is this project in Jamarca..." His voice faded from Feng Mian's ears as another caught her attention.
A hand was placed over Feng Mian's shoulder gently, and eyes staring at her in a weird way. "So dear... How did you ensnare my adorable grandson?" Asked Fei Long's grandmother whose smile only widened every second she spent on staring at Feng Mian's stoic face.
"We are merely business partners." Answered Feng Mian shortly, not interested in long exchanges over a misunderstanding.
This caused a certain grandmother dissatisfaction. "Surely there must be something else..." She quickly glanced to her grandson, catching a frown on his face. "...Could we be mistaken?"
"Yes." Feng Mian reassured, slowly glancing over the rest of the Liu family members, all of which were powerful figures in D City.
Even the most popular teen actor Balthazar Erick Heimert was sitting amongst the younger generations, which were part of the affiliated family branches. It was no small Family Dinner at all.
"So dear... What do you do in my grandson' office everyday?" She was obviously hinting at something else, but Feng Mian was stern in clearing up the mist that was thickening into a fog of misunderstanding.
"We work together, researching and discussing business dealings in D City and abroad. We don't have the sort of relationship you are thinking of, nor expecting."
Fei Long's grandmother was still clutching at Feng Mian even after being reassured of the truth. "...Poor child.. Maybe he'll always be alone? I thought he has finally overcame the stone in his heart..."
Although Feng Mian was confused at what the woman just said, she was not interested in digging up Fei Long's past and knowing his troubled heart. She continued to ignore Fei Long's grandmother whose acting was as just superb as Ying Yue.
And speaking of the devil. "Older Brother!" Ying Yue's voice called forth everyone's attention. Fei Long's brows immediately connected into a line.
Feng Mian did not turn her face to the entrance, blatantly ignoring her supposed younger sister. Due to Ying Yue's sudden arrival, Fei Long's grandmother finally let Feng Mian go and jumped to her next target, ready to sell her grandson at any price.
"My dear~ You are so beautiful. You must be here for our Fei Long?" His grandmother blatantly ignored Ying Yue's previous call, showcasing her grandson instead. She was desperate.
Despite Ying Yue's initial confusion, delight surged through her chest and she suddenly found herself seated on the other side of Fei Long. The latter shifted closer to Feng Mian as if he was suddenly seated with a person with viral disease.
Ying Yue's pained expression were all taken in by the rest and were immediately sympathetic, offering their warm greetings and encouragement.
Ying Yue's eyes watered, as her face grew warm, revealing an alluring blush to her face. At once, most men in the room had their heart scratched by a cat, eliciting waves of affection enough to support her love for the cold-hearted Fei Long.
Everyone had totally forgotten Feng Mian who was used as an excuse for Ying Yue's sudden appearance, while her business partner was too busy parrying the love hearts of Ying Yue.
"Good evening, Master Fei Long Liu..." Ying Yue bashfully greeted, a cute smile lacing her lips. "I.. I've always wanted to see you again..."
Her voice sounded so soft and sweet that any man could have been seduced, only, Fei Long's heart completely turned cold at Ying Yue's attempt at catching his interest all over again. He could only now see her as any other gold diggers, ready to sell themselves at a chance of gaining more power.
As expected, he did not reply, his gaze landing on Feng Mian's phone that has been buzzing for some time now.
Seeing Fei Long's indifference, Ying Yue was heartbroken until her eyes landed on Fei Long's close relative. Her vigor renewed as new schemes formed.
"I have always wanted to meet Master Fei Long Liu's sweet grandmother!" Ying Yue hugged the old woman gently, flashing her angelic smile for everyone to see. Her sweet voice allured everyone's doting side. "You are so generous despite your social standing. You actually give charity to the needy and for the Diabetes Association... I respect you the most, Old Madam Liu~"
She was acting like his grandmother's long lost granddaughter, making the latter like her even more. "Fei Long~! Fei Long! You should go on a date with Young Miss Zhao here this weekend! I think she is gonna make you smile a lot~" The old lady giggled at being praised and from seeing another beautiful face.
Fei Long's face remained cold and expressionless, only his brows were still in a line. He was almost sticking his whole body to Feng Mian at this point, as if allergic to Ying Yue's boot licking that has become very obvious to his eyes.
It was as if a heavy curtain had been lifted from his eyes and he could now see the true nature of Ying Yue, her agendas and what really was in her heart. And Fei Long knew, he was not in her heart.
"Forgive me, grandmother, but I already have an appointment this weekend." He politely declined, still giving utmost respect to his grandmother. For whatever reason, he has only been amiable to his grandmother and cold to everyone else.
The old woman was obviously sad, but she also knows that appointments were like a life sentence to her grandson. Her eyes turned glossy as her shoulders dropped, "..I understand. You must have a date with her next week however!" She was not about to give up just yet!
Feng Mian who has been quiet for all this time suddenly said, "Congratulations, Fei Long. Do invite me to your wedding, and if you'll excuse me, I still have matters to take care of." She did not wait for anyone to say anything and just shot up from her seat, languidly striding towards the entrance and not bothering to look back.
She was feeling too disgusted to stay.
Following close behind her however, was Fei Long. He did not even say goodbye, merely shooting his grandmother an apologetic look.
Everyone was suddenly shock as confirmations arose.
Fei Long's grandmother held her breath as a hand covered her mouth, she whispered, "My grandson... My grandson is in love with that boy?" She briefly paused and muttered to herself once again. "I knew it... knew it!!"
She suddenly shook her husband, waking him from his stupor. "We have to have everyone prepare, darling!!"
Meanwhile, Ying Yue was baffled until she heard a young man's voice speaking to her. "Ms Ying Yue Zhao?" She looked up to meet an attractive young actor who was nothing but amiable, clearly interested in her. "The name is Balthazar Erick Heimert. Would you like to leave the place with me instead?"
Ying Yue was immediately delighted, forgetting all about Fei Long all at once. She took Balthazar's offered hand and they pranced outside the restaurant.
The waitress who welcomed Fei Long and Feng Mian earlier was glaring daggers at Ying Yue Zhao for trying to ruin her OTP (One True Pairing). She badly wanted to trip the green tea bitch but restrained, she still needed her job after all. Meanwhile, she can always cure her heart reading more fanfictions.