How Did the Top-Tier Male Lead Fall in Love With Me? 41

Chapter 41

Qi Song finished dealing with a few celebrities and came to find Shen Wu again.

…He hadn’t been gone for long.

Seeing this, he shook his head helplessly, bent down, and carefully sized up Shen Wu, who was resting on a chair. “You child, how did you get yourself drunk?”

Shen Wu had just debuted. With his hundreds of thousands of fans, even if he was an old acquaintance of Meng Huaizhi, he was still a nobody in the entertainment industry.

Qi Song hadn’t seen anyone come over to socialize with Shen Wu. Without any unavoidable social engagements, this wine could only have been drunk by Shen Wu himself.

When dealing with people who tried to strike up a conversation, Shen Wu would often lie that he was not a good drinker. In reality, when he drank too much, he would only want to sleep, his movements would become sluggish, and he would be very quiet.

He looked up at the sound. Unlike when he had deliberately angered Shen Tianheng just now, he recognized Qi Song and called out obediently, “Uncle Qi.”

Qi Song was slightly taken aback, his features softening even more, and he couldn’t help but ask with more concern, “Why did you drink so much? Are you in a bad mood?”

Xiang Zixu, who was beside him, was full of disbelief and stammered, “Qi… Film Emperor Qi? You know our Wu-ge?”

Qi Song smiled slightly, “Mm, I’m also half his fan.”

What a great honor! Xiang Zixu was so excited that he couldn’t speak.

“Xiao Wu is drunk. You should take him back early,” Qi Song reminded him.

Xiang Zixu came back to his senses and nodded, “Mm, I just called Shen Ping-ge. He said he’s coming to pick him up.”

It’s the Shen family again…

Qi Song’s eyes flickered, and he put on a proper and elegant smile again, “Okay, then I won’t disturb you. If you need anything, you can come and find me anytime. I’ll be over there.”

Xiang Zixu nodded hurriedly, “Okay, okay, thank you, Film Emperor Qi!”

Qi Song was very approachable, “You don’t look very old. You can just call me Uncle Qi.”

After Qi Song left, the atmosphere on their side was not so calm.

Shen Wu’s foundation in the entertainment industry was not stable. Meng Huaizhi’s public protection had prevented him from becoming the target of more people.

Although many fans were naturally attracted to him, in the turbid eyes of some people, his rise to fame was by no means so simple and clean.

No one would openly oppose him, because that would be opposing Meng Huaizhi, but there were such discussions in private.

“Why is Shen Wu here too? Was he invited by the organizer?” With Shen Wu’s status in the industry, he shouldn’t have been invited to such a high-class party.

“I don’t know… maybe it’s… because of that person’s face?”

“Tsk, that’s great. I also want to ride on the coattails of a top-tier star.”

“By the way, he’s really amazing. After riding on one, he can now ride on another.”

“Are you talking about… Qi?”

The few people who were gossiping behind his back were vague, but it was enough for others to understand the ins and outs.

Shen Tianheng was socializing at the banquet and had heard many voices that were either curious or praising Shen Wu.

He listened silently, not agreeing with his mouth, but his mood gradually became smooth.

A company executive toasted Shen Tianheng and casually looked for a topic, “I saw people on the internet praising Shen Wu’s looks to the skies. When I saw him in person just now, I realized that those people were not exaggerating at all.”

Shen Tianheng’s expression was blank, but he was secretly happy.

The executive pressed on, fawning and flattering, “What a coincidence, his surname is also Shen. Chairman Shen, I remember seeing Young President Shen last time. His appearance and temperament are also impeccable, more than enough to enter the entertainment industry.”

Hearing this, the pride on Shen Tianheng’s face suddenly disappeared. He frowned, still prejudiced against the entertainment industry, and his mouth was full of belittling words, “The entertainment industry is not a good place.”

“You’re right,” the executive quickly smiled apologetically.

Seeing Shen Tianheng’s displeasure, his attitude towards Shen Wu instantly took a 180-degree turn. “I heard that Shen Wu climbed up by riding on coattails. This industry is indeed…”

However, as soon as he said this, Shen Tianheng’s face clearly darkened, and he couldn’t even be bothered to pretend anymore.

He called out uneasily, “…President Shen?”

Shen Tianheng did not say a word, turned around, and left.

When he got to the other side, he heard someone pointing fingers at Shen Wu behind his back again.

His anger suddenly flared up, both because of Shen Wu’s immaturity and because of these people’s indiscriminate slander.

How did Shen Wu come to the party? Of course, he had come with the invitation he had given him!

Shen Wu was his son, did he need to rely on others to get to the top?!

He was so angry that his chest ached.

Not to mention relying on Meng Huaizhi, just talking about Qi Song, there was no such thing as Shen Wu trying to get close to Qi Song. It was only Qi Song who was trying to please Shen Wu in return.

Because Qi Song…

The thought of Qi Song made him unable to bear it anymore, and the veins on his forehead throbbed with anger.

He started to walk towards Shen Wu, preparing to tell everyone present about Shen Wu’s background and Shen Wu’s true backing.

Just then, someone suddenly shushed, “You guys should say less. Shen Wu’s family background is probably not simple, otherwise, how come it hasn’t been exposed until now?”

“Impossible,” another person shook his head, unconcerned. “Just talking about that Qi, he relies on a small media company to play the male lead in every drama and acts tyrannically on set. What about Shen Wu? He’s playing the second male lead, and it’s because the previous actor terminated his contract due to an injury that he picked up this leak.”

“If his family had the ability, why wouldn’t they tailor-make a movie for him? And he’s playing a small second male lead, but he can still be stepped on by others… If he really has a powerful family background, would his family be able to stand him being bullied like this?”

Shen Tianheng’s footsteps suddenly paused, and he swallowed twice.

He wanted to say something, but he couldn’t say anything, as if something was stuck in his throat.

He wanted to tell everyone present that Shen Wu was his son, and Shen Wu’s backing was the Shen Corporation.

But if that were the case, others would only be more confused and look at him with questioning eyes: The dignified Chairman Shen, how could you let your own son be stepped on by such small fry?

His thoughts were in a turmoil, and he couldn’t make up his mind for a long time, until he missed this last chance.

The entrance of the banquet hall became noisy.

Everyone present cast a curious gaze.

“Why is it so noisy at the main entrance? Did someone come?”

“The distinguished guests who should have come have already arrived, right?”

“Eh, those guys are just prone to making a fuss… huh? Holy crap!”

The guy who had been complaining about others a second ago was instantly slapped in the face, his eyes wide with shock.

A tall and slender figure was reflected in his dazed eyes.

That person stood among the artists and celebrities, still so outstanding, with a remarkable temperament.

He was wearing a well-designed suit, had makeup on, and his hair was styled. He had probably just come from a filming location.

His black hair was parted to the side, and his originally cold features were outlined with black lines, sharp and fierce as if they had been carved.

Therefore, the “stay away” aura around him was even stronger.

“Meng…”

So much so that others didn’t even dare to call out his full name.

He looked straight ahead, passed through the silent crowd, and walked straight up to Shen Wu.

Then, he bent down.

Curious or shocked gazes fell on him, but he seemed unaware, as if he could only see one person in the whole world.

He called out that person’s name softly, “Shen Wu.”

Xiang Zixu was dumbfounded, “Meng Meng Meng…” Why is Meng Huaizhi here!?

Shen Wu opened his eyes, and his scattered pupils slowly gathered, reflecting that one and only figure.

He was a little dazed, and with a voice that was sticky with alcohol, he called out vaguely, “Gege…”

Xiang Zixu: “……….”

No wonder when he called “Gege,” it wasn’t Shen Ping, but Meng Huaizhi who came!!

So, it was he who had called Meng Huaizhi over???

He shivered and lowered his head, not daring to make a sound.

Shen Wu seemed to be confirming the person in front of him. He looked at him quietly for a long time and still called out, “Gege.”

Only then did Meng Huaizhi barely grunt in agreement.

Shen Wu was drunk and could not be expected to think with the logic of a normal person. Everyone was full of questions about the appearance of Meng Huaizhi out of nowhere. Shen Wu also had a question, but he asked, “Why don’t you drink?”

Meng Huaizhi didn’t know if he was asking him or Shen Ping, but he answered patiently, “I tried a little before, but I didn’t like it. Later, when I became a singer, I just quit drinking altogether.”

“Don’t drink anymore. I’ll take you home.”

“I don’t want to go home.”

Meng Huaizhi helplessly corrected himself, “I’ll take you back to your dorm.”

“Oh,” Shen Wu nodded. “I’ll go after I finish this drink.”

Meng Huaizhi lightly touched the back of his hand, “Don’t drink anymore.”

“Just finish this drink,” Shen Wu said stubbornly. “Don’t waste it…”

How can you waste it?

Meng Huaizhi looked at him with a mix of amusement and helplessness. After a moment, he held the hand that was holding the wine glass.

The drunk Shen Wu had no strength. With a light pull from Meng Huaizhi, the wine glass was in front of him.

Shen Wu watched the wine glass move, his thinking ability limited. He simply “spoke from the picture” and said out of the blue, “Then you drink it?”

Xiang Zixu, who was beside him, was dumbfounded and shouted silently: That’s Meng Huaizhi! Ge! Wake up! He never drinks! The thing he hates most in his life is social drinking…

Meng Huaizhi was oblivious to everyone else and only focused on Shen Wu, as if he had infinite patience, “My alcohol tolerance might not be very good.”

“Do you get drunk and go crazy?”

“Probably not.”

Shen Wu was relieved, “Then it’s fine. After you drink, you just need to sleep. Drinking can make you feel better and sleep better.”

A smile appeared in Meng Huaizhi’s eyes, “Mm.”

He then brought Shen Wu’s hand and raised the wine glass, tilting it to his lips.

His Adam’s apple moved a few times, and the wine in the glass was finished.

“Alright,” Meng Huaizhi put the wine glass back on the table with one hand and held Shen Wu’s hand with the other to help him up. “It’s not wasted. Let’s go home.”

Shen Wu stood firm, dodged to the side, and refused his support, “I can walk by myself, gege.”

Meng Huaizhi’s withdrawn hand still hovered by his side, ready to catch him if he stumbled. He said gently, “Let’s go.”

Shen Wu nodded obediently.

Meng Huaizhi had driven here himself. After drinking that half a glass of wine for Shen Wu, he could only find a designated driver now.

Meng Huaizhi had originally not planned to let Xiang Zixu come up. After settling Shen Wu in the back seat and fastening his seatbelt, he thought for a moment and said, “You haven’t drunk, right? You drive.”

“…Okay,” Xiang Zixu nodded blankly, and sat in the driver’s seat, which was more valuable than him, with a bit of disbelief.

Xiang Zixu was afraid of accidentally scratching the car, so he drove nervously with his mouth shut the whole way. Before getting out of the car, he hesitated and was reluctant to leave, “Um…”

Meng Huaizhi was also quite patient with Shen Wu’s assistant, “What’s wrong?”

“Wu-ge is a very good drinker. When he’s drunk, he just sleeps obediently. You just need to take him to his door, and he’ll drink water and change his clothes himself,” Xiang Zixu first explained, walked a few steps, and then turned back with a shy look. “Um… Teacher Meng… you don’t have any other intentions towards our Wu-ge, right?”

Meng Huaizhi had graced the banquet with his presence and had drunk the remaining half a glass of wine for Shen Wu in front of everyone, and had personally taken him home. It was hard not to think in that direction.

Xiang Zixu meant well. After saying this on impulse, he realized that he had overstepped a little.

Unexpectedly, Meng Huaizhi’s expression was unchanged, and he patiently waited for him to continue.

Xiang Zixu said again, “Ahem, this is a secret. You’d better not tell anyone. Because our Wu-ge is married, so…”

“Married?” Meng Huaizhi asked in return.

“Yes… although I also feel it’s a pity, he really did get married young. He even has a marriage certificate. I’ve seen it before!”

“I know. Thank you for the reminder,” Meng Huaizhi was not angry in the end. He left with this sentence and supported Shen Wu into the apartment building.

Looking at the two people walking away in the night, Xiang Zixu did not come back to his senses for a long time.

Just now… did Meng Huaizhi smile?

Xiang Zixu reacted and stamped his foot.

…What’s so funny about this! The person next to you is a married man!

Meng Huaizhi took Shen Wu to the door of his apartment room, “Shen Wu, the password.”

The smart door had a password lock.

Shen Wu reported a few numbers he knew by heart, “0730.”

Meng Huaizhi entered the password and said, “You should change the password later. Don’t use your birthday. If your fans find out where you live, they can just break in.”

Shen Wu was slow to react because he was drunk.

It was only after he had entered the house that he answered stubbornly, “I know, gege.”

Meng Huaizhi settled him on the sofa and said with an unclear meaning, “Don’t call me gege anymore.”

Shen Wu was puzzled and did the opposite, insisting on calling him, “Gege.”

Meng Huaizhi was helpless against him. He walked around the unfamiliar small apartment, found the kettle, and first boiled hot water.

He then mixed it with half a glass of cold water and handed the lukewarm water to Shen Wu.

Shen Wu took the water cup, his eyelashes lowered, looking extremely well-behaved. His drunken voice was both slow and slurred, as if he had a melted lollipop in his mouth, “Thank you, gege.”

After slowly finishing the water, Shen Wu still remembered to entertain his guest. He moved to the side of the sofa and made room, “Gege, you sit here.”

Meng Huaizhi sat down next to him.

After a long silence, he finally couldn’t help but ask, “…Do you know who I am?”

Are you mistaking me for Shen Ping?

Meng Huaizhi found it hard to describe his current mood. He was both dazed by the repeated “gege” and his reason kept telling him that Shen Wu might be mistaking him for Shen Ping.

That call from Xiang Zixu was originally for Shen Ping.

It was he who had snatched the opportunity to take care of his younger brother from Shen Ping.

Shen Wu’s speech was not clear, but his tone was very certain, “I know.”

Meng Huaizhi asked, “Then who am I?”

Shen Wu slowly lifted his eyes to look at him, his hazy and moist peach blossom eyes, as if they were touched by the morning mist.

So hazy that they could not even reflect a clear and complete human figure.

Meng Huaizhi couldn’t help but sigh lightly. It didn’t matter if he was mistaken.

Shen Wu suddenly took one of his hands.

“…What’s wrong?”

Shen Wu did not answer, but slowly and deliberately, he touched his palm with the tip of his index finger.

With that point of contact as the starting point, Shen Wu’s fingertip slid, and the point gradually became a vertical line.

He seemed to be writing something in his palm.

Meng Huaizhi focused, staring at the focused and feather-lashed young man.

In his heart, he was carefully distinguishing the simple few strokes.

One stroke after another, head to tail.

It was an “M.”