On the other side of the room, there was Luo Shao smiling shyly at the girls. By his side there was Chen Jingyun. he brought her along to mingle with the group. He needed someone to help him establish the first connection as he was too awkward by himself.
For this, Chen Jingyun turned out to be extremely useful. She led the introductions and made sure to keep the mood lighthearted and friendly. Not only did the girls ended up liking them even more, but they seemed to have loosened up, throwing away appearances.
And lastly, taking a seat not too far from the crowd, there was Li Minghao by himself.
He was unmoving like a statue and beautiful like a painting. He was like the portrait of a lonely king sitting on his throne. Calmly brewing chaos with his enchanting stare.
Such a beautiful sight... It was completely natural for eyes to drift towards him from time to time. It was also natural for those eyes to covet the spot right next to him.
It was empty and a king needed his queen to help him rule, right?
Flipping her hair, one of the girls summoned enough courage to approach him.
She was none other than Xia Ting.
A rising star in the entertainment world. She was a young actress that already starred in three dramas and managed to get favorable public attention. She had a growing fanbase and all the directors that have work with her praise her for her beauty and dedication to her work.
In her eyes, Li Minghao was a big prize to cash in!
Not only was he handsome but he also had a mysterious background that was obviously wealthy and important.
Rumor has it he was the son of a prestigious family...
Just one look at his bearing and one could confirm his background.
If she got him on her side she... she might become the biggest actress in China!
Besides... looking at the girls that came to this party, she already titled herself as the girl that matched him the best.
The rest was just too... low-grade.
Taking a seat next to him, Xia Ting casually showed off her long legs as an innocent smile took over her face. Her selling points in the industry.
"Hey." Her voice was very light and feminine, tuned to perfection.
Li Minghao remained silent.
"I'm Xia Ting." The girl continued smiling through the silence.
"I saw that you were alone, and thought you could use the company."
He was still very quiet.
Too quiet for her liking.
Keeping up her smile, Xia Ting took a brave leap.
"I was wondering... if you and I could... get to know each other?" She started to inch closer, unaware of the consequences of her actions.
Sitting there calmly, Li Minghao's body and gaze turned cold. His body already rejecting any of her advances.
Watching from afar, Chen Jingyun couldn't help but notice the reluctance and unhappiness on Li Minghao's face. He might have been silent, but it was enough to look at his eyes and know what he was feeling. He looked like he was ready to bolt right in this very instant.
He really did not like girls.
Glancing at the girl and at him, Chen Jingyun could already see something terrible happening. If anything, that girl might just be humiliated. She was also worried about Li Minghao's mood. He specifically said to guard him against any female advance.
At that moment, Xia Ting reached out to touch Li Minghao. Her hand almost touching his arms. She only needed to stretch her arm a few centimeters and she would be able to feel him.
Before she knew it, Chen Jingyun dashed across the room to grab her hand before it could touch the greatly displeased dark lord!
Glancing at her, Chen Jingyun found the eyes of a stunned girl who didn't seem very happy.
But that wasn't a problem for Chen Jingyun.
With a handsome smile, Chen Jingyun brought out her charming side.
"You have the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen."
"Oh?" Xia Ting's eyes widened before blushing at such an unexpected compliment. "Thank you..."
Taking a seat between Xia Ting and Li Minghao, Chen Jingyun made sure to eradicate any possible danger.
Gently letting go of her hand, Chen Jingyun took all of her attention. Her eyes full of interest when she looked at Xia Ting.
"What's your name?"
After being looked at with such mesmerizing eyes, Xia Ting quickly burned up.
How did this guy manage to have this effect on her? She never blushes that easily!
"I'm Xia T-Ting..." She stuttered.
Looking at the girl acting so cute, Chen Jingyun couldn't help but spoil her a bit.
"Xia Ting... I like the sound of it."
Looking at Chen Jingyun charming the young lady, Li Minghao could only let out a tiny smile. In his mind, he already remembered her gesture. Of all people he expected to help him, he surely didn't think Chen Jingyun would be the first one to do so. He thought, as always, he would have to handle it by himself and become the bad guy of another silly love story.
Reaching out to ruffle her hair in a brotherly gesture, Li Minghao added points in her favor.
After one month, this little guy could stay with them...
Ay, Li Minghao... if only you knew the little guy was a girl... how would you react?