Exclusive Love: Pampered by the Scheming Tycoon-Chapter 26: Rumors say he likes men

Shocked by the intense hostility radiating from Huo Yanting, Gu Qianxi suddenly realized he'd interrupted someone's "good moment" and felt even more awkward.

"I was just doing my routine check-up, nothing else. Carry on!" Gu Qianxi said, quickly fleeing.

He worried that if he were any slower, the man might come after him and beat him up. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓

Upon hearing the word "carry on," Lin Banxia was so furious she nearly spat blood.

She had actually had her first kiss stolen by Huo Yanting?! Chapter 25: Teaching her what a kiss means.

"You bastard! Who gave you permission to kiss me?" Lin Banxia was genuinely angry and flustered.

Huo Yanting, however, raised an indifferent eyebrow: "If you feel you've lost out, you're welcome to kiss me back."

"Disgusting! I feel like throwing up!" Lin Banxia thought this man was deliberately teasing her.

"Who are you calling disgusting?" Mr. Huo's icy gaze shot over instantly, sharp as a blade: "Say it again if you dare."

Lin Banxia was genuinely frightened by his stare—it was terrifying.

This is awful. The bastard bullied her, and now he wouldn't even let her protest. What a jerk.

Lin Banxia didn't dare make another sound, resorting to silently protesting with her gaze instead.

The man was thoroughly satisfied with her reaction, his thin lips curling as he stood, neatly straightening the creases in his clothing caused by their earlier kiss.

It was as if he was born superior to others—even though he had blatantly kissed her just moments ago like a demon, his eyes remained utterly blank of emotion.

Lin Banxia dared not meet his gaze, keeping her head lowered as she mulled over whether their earlier exchange had been worth it.

Huo Yanting seemed to lose interest in her too, turning and striding heavily out of the hospital room.

He crossed the hallway and directly pushed open the door to the director's office.

Treating the place like his personal living room, he casually chose a chair, sat down, and calmly brewed himself a pot of tea, sipping it leisurely.

His crossed legs showed off his long, straight limbs, and his perfectly pressed trousers, without a single crease, exuded an air of absolute refinement.

Gu Qianxi, having finished his routine examination, was discussing a case with two department heads when he noticed the man sitting in the office.

He raised his hand to cut off the others' conversation. "I'll catch up with you two later."

The two men wisely excused themselves.

Gu Qianxi, dressed in a white coat, projected a mix of professionalism and a casual, devil-may-care attitude.

With both hands in his pockets, he squinted lazily, as though reevaluating the man before him—who wouldn't even lift his head to acknowledge him.

"Ahem, as far as I know, the esteemed Mr. Huo has an aversion to women bordering on disdain."

"Then it seems your information is wrong." The man countered bluntly, his deep, magnetic voice carrying no trace of politeness.

"I also heard there have been plenty of women who stripped naked waiting for you in bed, only for you to cruelly reward them by tossing them to your bodyguards. So, word is the competition among men vying to be your bodyguard is pretty fierce."

"Judging by your sour tone, are you thinking of applying yourself?"

Gu Qianxi immediately bristled. "Huo Yanting, did you swap genders today? You actually kissed a woman? I don't think my eyes are deceiving me."

"What's wrong with me kissing a woman? I'm a normal man with normal needs." Huo Yanting was displeased with his shock.

"But..."

"Rumor has it I like men—and you're the one closest to me. Could it be that you're hoping I'm interested in you...?"

"Huo Yanting!" Gu Qianxi snapped, yelling angrily, "Say something disgusting like that again and I swear, I'll find ten women to deal with you!"

"If you dare, I'll find ten men and let them deal with that precious little niece of yours!"

Gu Qianxi instantly backed down, glaring at him angrily, gritting his teeth: "You wouldn't dare!"

Huo Yanting chuckled lightly, handing him a cup of tea: "Alright, calm down. I know how much you care about your beloved niece—I wouldn't dream of hurting her to upset you."

Only then did Gu Qianxi return to his usual demeanor, taking the cup of tea, tilting his head back to drink it down, and setting the cup back down. "Is this serious now? Who's the woman?"

"That's none of your concern. You just need to play your part in the act."

"Fine, I couldn't care less. But since she's the woman who took your first kiss, I of course have to treat her rationally." Gu Qianxi smirked with unmistakable mischief.

Huo Yanting's expression darkened, and Gu Qianxi quickly toned down his playful demeanor.