The Lady of the Prestigious Family is a Big Boss-Chapter 30 - 0, I am her boyfriend

Feng Yi raised an eyebrow, "I’ve long heard of your reputation."

Ji Mingqian gave a light chuckle, "It seems like that’s something I should be saying."

The two men subtly tested each other, much to the exhaustion of Ye Jiuliang, who tapped the table lightly, producing a muted sound.

"Aren’t we here to eat?"

"Let’s talk while we eat." Ji Mingqian, always comfortable with taking the initiative, pulled out a chair and sat down next to Ye Jiuliang.

Feng Yi glanced at Li Mochan, noticing the darkening of his eyes and the corner of his lips curling into a meaningful smile.

Now there was an interesting show to watch.

Unbeknownst to them, the atmosphere had become somewhat eerie.

Li Mochan and Ji Mingqian were seated on either side of Ye Jiuliang, while Feng Yi and Jiang Yisheng sat facing each other.

Soon, a new round of dishes was brought to the table.

Ji Mingqian sipped his wine and his eyes brightened. He looked up at Feng Yi and said, "Good wine."

"That’s one of Yi’s treasured collections." Jiang Yisheng said in a warm voice.

Ji Mingqian noticed the juice next to him and casually asked, "You don’t drink?"

Jiang Yisheng replied, "Not really."

With his constitution, it was best to steer clear of alcohol.

On the other hand, Ye Jiuliang was on pins and needles.

A certain gentleman had been staring at her since they entered the door. She couldn’t even enjoy a drink without feeling goosebumps all over.

She put down her glass and looked sideways, meeting the man’s narrow, deep eyes head-on, and out came the question, "Do I look nice?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the surrounding area fell quiet.

Three pairs of eyes turned simultaneously toward Ye Jiuliang and Li Mochan.

Li Mochan withdrew his gaze indifferently, "Ugly."

"..."

Ugly, yet he had been staring at her for so long.

Stare at what, exactly?

As if my looks have anything to do with being ugly!

Feng Yi and Jiang Yisheng struggled to suppress their laughter, realizing that some people’s single status was not without reason.

*Pfft.*

Ji Mingqian laughed openly and unreservedly.

It was rare to see Ye Jiuliang at a disadvantage, all thanks to Li Mochan.

Listening to the excessive "brazen" laughter beside her, Ye Jiuliang shot Ji Mingqian a sidelong glance, "Believe it or not, I’ll throw you down from here."

Knowing when to stop, Ji Mingqian was well aware of the concept.

He stopped laughing and turned to chat with Feng Yi.

Ye Jiuliang picked up her chopsticks to eat, temporarily blocking out the person next to her who called her ugly.

"It seems that Mr. Ji and Miss Ye are quite familiar. Have you known each other for a long time?" Feng Yi casually inquired.

Ji Mingqian’s playful side emerged, "I’m her boyfriend."

Upon his words, Feng Yi and Jiang Yisheng exchanged glances and covertly glanced in Li Mochan’s direction.

That face, excessively handsome, remained calm, still calm.

The calm before the storm?

Under the light, the knuckles of Li Mochan covering his wine glass turned white.

Boy, friend?

He frowned slightly, the dark clouds in his deep gaze stirring, only to return to his usual indifference the next moment.

Very well.

Li Mochan looked down at the girl next to him, who was focused on eating, and she showed no intention to clarify Ji Mingqian’s statement.

It was as if she tacitly agreed, as if she had acknowledged it.

Feng Yi commented, "Movie star Ji having a girlfriend at such a young age, if this news gets out, I guess your fans’ hearts will be totally shattered."

"Having my Ajiu is enough for me," Ji Mingqian said, looking at Ye Jiuliang with a deep and affectionate gaze, with a tenderness that could drown someone.

The title of movie star wasn’t just for show.

The smile on Feng Yi’s face froze, unsure of how to continue the conversation.

A chill rose from the soles of his feet, making him uncomfortably uneasy.

Jiang Yisheng sipped his juice and kept silent.

We know nothing, and we dare not ask anything.

At this moment, Ye Jiuliang put down her chopsticks and wiped her mouth.

Then, she reached out to pick up the dish mixed with bitter melon and placed it in front of Ji Mingqian, "Eat more."

Ji Mingqian looked disgusted and pushed the plate of bitter melon forward with a finger, "Can I just shut up instead?"

Others might get carsick or drunk, but he got sick from bitter melon. Just the smell of it was enough to make him nauseous.

Ye Jiuliang scoffed, unmanageable without a bit of discipline.

She took a sip from her wine glass, her eyes narrowing contentedly into crescent moons.

The wine was not bad.

Feng Yi watched Ye Jiuliang down two glasses and teased, "Miss Ye, you seem to have a good tolerance for liquor."

The alcohol content of this wine was quite high, and it packed quite an after punch. The Ye family’s young girl was unaffected, even after two glasses, her expression unchanged.

"She’s a little drunkard," Ji Mingqian murmured a complaint under his breath.

With good wine to drink, Ye Jiuliang had no interest in squabbling with him.

Feeling the gaze from the side, she propped her chin with one hand and turned her eyes to meet the man’s dark gaze, which was tinged with icy shards.

She hadn’t provoked him, had she?

"Mister Li, you keep staring at me. Aren’t you afraid I’ll be too ugly for you?"

Li Mochan remained silent, his gaze fixating on the glass in her hand, his memory drifting back to the night they drank on the rooftop.

Seeing that he remained silent, Ye Jiuliang pursed her lips and turned her head toward Feng Yi, "It’s about time. We’ll be leaving first."

Upon her words, Ji Mingqian stood up to follow.

Jiang Yisheng instinctively looked over to Li Mochan, who had his eyes and brows lowered, the line of his jaw slightly tense.

Over there, Ye Jiuliang was about to step out the door with her company. Jiang Yisheng turned to Feng Yi, who shook his head, signaling him not to interfere.

"Bang—"

As the door closed, the atmosphere in the private room abruptly turned cold.

Like a bitter wind sweeping through, it left an icy stillness in its wake.

After a moment, Li Mochan stood up, walked to the window, and pushed it open, allowing the cool breeze to brush across his cheeks.

Looking down, he saw the slim figure of the girl in the night, still striking. He didn’t know what the person beside her was whispering, but she raised her hand to pat Ji Mingqian’s shoulder. The two of them chatted and laughed harmoniously.

Watching their retreating backs walking shoulder to shoulder, an inexplicable irritation welled up in his heart.

"Like her but too stubborn to admit it. If you care, then chase after her," came Feng Yi’s teasing voice from behind.

Li Mochan slowly turned around and gave him a cold glare, "Did I ever say I liked her?"

"Fine, fine, you don’t like her, I’ll like her, okay?" Feng Yi laughed in frustration, unabashed in his mockery.

He wondered how long this proud charade would last.

Jiang Yisheng turned his head away quietly, holding back his laughter.

His cousin really hadn’t wised up to love!

...

Having had a few drinks, the effects were slowly taking hold.

Upon settling into the car, Ye Jiuliang leaned back in the rear seat and closed her eyes for a nap.

Driving was still Ji Mingqian.

"Ajiu, are you and Li Mochan getting close?" Ji Mingqian glanced at her in the rearview mirror and asked.

"No."

Her voice was cold, slightly hoarse.

"Then why was Li Mochan staring at you the whole time? Did you provoke him again?" He was not blind; Li Mochan had been staring at her throughout the meal, and he inexplicably felt some hostility from Li Mochan toward him. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

"Probably because I’m uniquely ugly," Ye Jiuliang replied nonchalantly.

"So, you do realize you’re ugly."

"Ji Mingqian, just drive your car and shut up."

"Being serious, Li Mochan is a dangerous man. It’s better to keep your distance."

"Got it."

Another dispassionate three-word reply prompted Ji Mingqian to roll his eyes.

"I’ve warned you. There are other ways to get the Star of the Sea. Don’t get yourself entangled too deeply."

Ye Jiuliang snorted, "Are you doubting my intelligence?"

"Do you even have that thing?"

"We have time. How about we swing by the boxing gym?" In the dim light, Ye Jiuliang suddenly opened her eyes, her dark pupils shining with an intense light.

Ji Mingqian chuckled lightly, "Want to fight?"

"No, I want to crush you one-sidedly."

"Don’t talk too big. Just wait and see."

Saying that, Ji Mingqian turned the steering wheel and headed to the boxing gym.