The man walking paused, seemingly not expecting to be teased, and slightly tilted his head.
The girl clattered over, emboldened by alcohol, and leaned in with her small head, finally getting a clear view of the man's features, yet there was a moment of stunned silence—could there really be such a perfect-looking man in this world?
His features were like those meticulously sculpted by a master artist, the deep and perfect type. With eyebrows sharp as swords, deep-set eyes, and thin lips pressed into a straight line, he exuded an abstinent and indifferent aura.
At this moment, he was slightly lifting his chin, his eyes deep and profound, emitting an intimidating cold light and a divine disdain for her provocative behavior.
What's with the cold act?!
Han Luoli gave no attention to the drunken schoolgirl before him, sidestepped her, and continued to walk forward.
Gu Xiaoer immediately caught up with him, spreading her arms wide to block his path; having finally found someone she liked, she couldn't let him leave easily.
"Get out of the way!"
His voice, as beautiful as the sound of a cello, carried a hint of languidness but was wrapped in an icy cold, exuding an air of 'keep away.'
The girl, Gu Xiaoer, was so startled by his pleasing voice that she retreated several steps, instantly feeling outclassed. She swallowed hard, sneakily pinched her thigh—what was she so scared of? He was just a rental boyfriend!
Did she think that by intimidating her, he could make her back off? What a joke—she hadn't planned on leaving empty-handed today!
"I fancy you; how much for one day?" she asked as if she were a patron.
The air in the hall turned into ice, a suffocating silence; everyone looked at the young girl in horror, not daring to make a sound.
Han Luoli narrowed his eyes at the girl before him, almost doubting his own ears for a moment. What shocked him even more was that the girl's delicate white hands suddenly found their way to his chest.
The chill in the hall kept dropping.
Not to be outdone by the cold, Gu Xiaoer also "hissed," conceding that February was indeed quite chilly—better to finish her business quickly and head home. The warmth of her bed was what she craved, ready to take the man with her.
The lobby manager at last snapped out of his daze, his sweat pouring and his heart quivering, "Miss, this gentleman is not available."
"Huh? Isn't it all business here? Why can't I?" She had finally found someone she liked; why wouldn't they let her rent him?
"Miss, this gentleman is of a very high status!" the lobby manager pulled Gu Xiaoer aside, speaking in a low, earnest tone.
"Top-rated?" Gu Xiaoer exclaimed in realization—not without reason, given his grand presence.
The lobby manager could no longer look at Gu Xiaoer with a normal gaze: What kind of thought process did she have, mistaking the honorable Mr. Han for a top-rated star? Had she drunk so much that she didn't realize whom she had offended?
Trembling, he shifted his gaze to Mr. Han, who stood quietly at the center of the hall. The man's form was tense, his deep black eyes like those of an Emperor, emitting a dangerously cold presence.
This is the end! This is the end!
Gu Xiaoer, puzzled by the lobby manager's reaction and seeing that her "boyfriend" not only lacked the obliging smile expected of a service provider to his customer but looked like he was about to tear her to pieces, immediately lost her temper, "Hey, what kind of service attitude is this!"
Angry, she shifted her gaze and argued with the lobby manager, "What's so great about being top-rated? Acting all high and mighty, cosplaying the big boss, huh? What use is a good exterior if the service attitude is terrible? Not professional at all! Bad review, bad review! Get me another one!"
"..." The lobby manager felt utterly disheartened; not only had Gu Xiaoer mistaken Mr. Han for a top-rated star, but she also boldly expressed her disdain for him.
"What did you say?!" The words almost hissed through his teeth. Han Luoli steadied his stride, waved his hand to disperse everyone in the hall, and slowly approached Gu Xiaoer.