Return of the King, Dominating the City-Chapter 1649 - 1543: Wouldn’t That Be Too Bold?

"Alright, Mengjie, can you tell me why I have to be your male companion?" Song Yun asked Chen Mengjie with a smile in the car.

Chen Mengjie paused for a moment, then said, "Didn’t I tell you? You still owe me a favor. I know you don’t like owing people favors, so I could only drag you along as reinforcement."

"Haha, you, of all people, would say all this random stuff to me?" Song Yun said, "Did you run into some trouble?"

Chen Mengjie’s expression changed slightly, and she said, "No, it’s just that I figured you could accompany me on the red carpet. I mean, you’ve probably never walked a red carpet in your life, right? I’m giving you an opportunity; you can see lots of major stars and take photos with them, get to know them!"

"Haha, you really can’t lie!" Song Yun said with a helpless laugh.

"I... I’m not lying!" Chen Mengjie shook her head, "How could I lie!"

"Haha, I’ll give you one more chance, tell me, what’s going on? Maybe I’ll help you!" Song Yun said.

Chen Mengjie hesitated for a moment, then said, "Actually, there’s a bit of a situation."

"Haha, I knew there was something going on, you’re trying to trick me!" Song Yun laughed, "Alright, knowing there’s something wrong, I can relax. You don’t need to say anything more, just pull over, I’ll get out, and we’ll each go our own way."

"Ah! How can you do this!" Chen Mengjie looked at Song Yun with grievance and said, "Song Yun, how can you not take responsibility for me!"

"I didn’t do anything to you, why would I be responsible?" Song Yun asked back.

"You yourself said you’d help me if I told you what trouble I was in!" Chen Mengjie said.

"I did say maybe I’d help, but I didn’t say definitely! You lied and tricked me here, isn’t this planning to put the cart before the horse? I hate when people play this game of putting the cart before the horse with me." Song Yun said.

"Song Yun, that’s not fair, you... you said you’d help me, how can you do this!" Chen Mengjie blinked and said, "I... I really have some trouble."

"Alright, I’ll give you a chance, tell me what’s going on." Song Yun said with a helpless smile.

Chen Mengjie’s eyes lit up, and she quickly said, "Here’s the thing, a few days ago I received a call, and they want me to make a movie. But you know, I’m not really interested in movies, so they threatened me, saying if I don’t act, they’ll kidnap me and do bad things, like what happened to some actresses back in the day. At first, I ignored them, but then they said they wouldn’t let me leave the place. A few days ago, they even sent me a bullet in the mail, and I... I got scared, so..."

"I find it quite strange." Song Yun frowned and said, "Logically, aren’t you pretty well-connected? How could you be intimidated by these small-time folks?"

"I... I heard from those people that they’re from the Dongxing Sect." Chen Mengjie said, "My boss was doing quite well in Yanjing, but as you know, there were some incidents in Beijing recently, and my boss got caught up in it. He’s laying low now, so really can’t afford to offend anyone further... So... I thought of you!"

"Oh, so someone’s threatening you to make a movie, and if you don’t, they’ll do to you what those actresses experienced back then? Including the filming scandal they went through?" Song Yun asked.

"Yes." Chen Mengjie nodded, "Apparently, they’re quite powerful here, and my backers can’t help me within this area, so... I’m genuinely worried and thought of you, Song Yun, as brave and mighty, undefeatable, so... that’s how it is!"

"Alright." Song Yun scratched his head, the Dongxing Sect, he was aware of them.

Places like Hong Kong and Macau, though geographically close, are under different forces, and both forces are quite powerful.

Hong Kong is under the Hongxing Sect, while Macau is under the Dongxing Sect. Both organizations originated from the same place, part of the Hong Sect, but later some people moved to Macau and developed well, thereby establishing the Dongxing Sect, while others formed the Hongxing Sect.

In terms of fame, the Hongxing Sect is more renowned than the Dongxing Sect, but in terms of notoriety, the Dongxing Sect tops the list.

It seems the Dongxing Sect has their sights on Chen Mengjie!

If in the mainland or abroad, Chen Mengjie wouldn’t really need to fear Dongxing Sect; though notorious and powerful, their reach is limited to their operational areas, with forces like the Hongxing Sect blocking them, Dongxing Sect’s influence struggles to extend beyond these two regions.

But now, Chen Mengjie is in Hong Kong, within the Dongxing Sect’s realm of influence. Since Dongxing Sect has extended an invitation and Chen Mengjie has declined, she needs to be prepared to face the Dongxing Sect at any time.

Otherwise, she might carelessly get kidnapped and filmed, and Chen Mengjie feels her life could be over.

Hence, Chen Mengjie invited Song Yun to attend the award ceremony.

With everything figured out in his mind, Song Yun then said, "You actually have another bodyguard option!"

"Who?" Chen Mengjie asked in confusion.

"Marquis." Song Yun said with a smile, "With someone of his stature, even here, those bastards wouldn’t dare touch a hair on Marquis. If Marquis protects you, you’d basically be one of the safest people in the world."

"I don’t want that, I’m worried the guy might sell out!" Chen Mengjie shook her head.

"Aren’t you worried I might sell out?" Song Yun asked.

"Nope!" said Chen Mengjie.

"Why not?"

"Because if you do, I’ll tell Shishi and the others, claiming you forced me, and you’ll end up kneeling on the laundry board!" Chen Mengjie responded with a mischievous grin.

"Haha, you’re quite clever!" Song Yun laughed, "I can help you, but you have to give me something in return."

"What do you want?"

"At the Golden Statue Awards registration, I want you to give me a kiss." Song Yun said slyly.

"Ah? Why would I do that?" Chen Mengjie asked.

"I’ve often been dragged out as a meat shield to draw hatred, always doing thankless jobs. This time, I want to do something that’s both difficult and rewarding." Song Yun said.

"This..." Chen Mengjie hesitated, remembering that kissing was simple; she experienced countless courteous kisses abroad. Yet, kissing someone at the Golden Statue Awards registration, would that... be too bold?