Several of them exchanged looks, and a bodyguard hurried over to say a few words to them. In an instant, the way they looked at Gu Xiaoer changed.
Or rather, the way they looked at Han Luoli standing behind her changed. They didn't know his identity, but the bodyguards they had downstairs were all taken down, reportedly by this man and woman together.
With their support gone, someone immediately lost heart, belatedly sensing an unusual aura.
"Sorry..." someone muttered quietly. What a stroke of bad luck, having to apologize to a young lady.
Gu Xiaoer cast a glance and lifted her chin, her gesture of dissatisfaction motioning the others to act the same, looking arrogantly cute.
Ling Ye was sweating anxiously. He had figured it out—Han Luoli was just trying to amuse the girl. Otherwise, with his second brother's personality, he never would have given these people the chance to apologize.
After several pointed looks, the remaining few reluctantly uttered their apologies.
Gu Xiaoer shot Han Luoli a "aren't I impressive?" expression, smugly seeking praise. The man obligingly placed a seal of approval on her forehead.
Satisfied with herself, she grabbed Ai Le's hand, "Lele, don't be mad anymore, okay? Let's go eat something delicious, my treat! Let's all go together, Da Luoluo!"
...Da Luoluo, Ling Ye watched in surprise as the two interacted, bitterly swallowing his envy, eyes brimming with emotional tears.
Thinking about the four brothers who had grown up together, aside from himself, Ling Ye, the other three were all oddballs. Shen Minghan was a medical fanatic, not interested in romance. Bai Xiaoyu was a germaphobe, wouldn't touch anyone. And the most terrifying was Han Luoli, who since childhood, other than that person, had never been seen actively talking to girls, let alone anything else.
Yet this girl was miraculous, managing to tame the dark and terrifying heir of the Han Family so obediently...
Han Luoli, not giving a second thought to the deeply perplexed Ling Ye, simply wrapped an arm around Gu Xiaoer and left, leaving behind a group of stunned rich young masters.
At a western restaurant in Wanlong Square.
Gu Xiaoer couldn't help but share her excitement under the guise of using the restroom.
"Lele, didn't I seem very impressive today? I can hardly believe I managed to scare them off!"
Ai Le rolled her eyes at her. Only someone as dense as her could be oblivious to the chaos.
"What's the deal with this Han Luoli, anyway?"
"What do you mean 'what's the deal'? Lele, didn't you always know?"
Ai Le with a face saying she'd finish Gu Xiaoer if she didn't come clean, "Can a rented man look this good? Be this majestic and commanding? I'm starting to doubt whether you picked up some domineering CEO and are fooling me."
"Lele, you think he's handsome and impressive too, right? Haha, as long as you don't disapprove of him, I'm relieved..."
"...Big sis, is that what I meant?" Ai Le was speechless.
Pouting her lips, she said, "I don't know... But it can't be the domineering CEO thing, he really is rented by me. Originally, he was a rich second generation, but then his family fell from grace..."
"..." Ai Le stared blankly, trying to figure out what didn't add up.
Returning to their seats, the three of them were almost done eating. Gu Xiaoer flipped through her wallet, revealing a pitiful couple of red banknotes and brazenly stretched out her sinful hand towards Han Luoli.
She fumbled in his suit pocket, found only a pen and teased him for pretending to be cultured. She then reached into the other pocket and felt an especially nice wallet.