King Crazy Game

Wen Yan half-lay on a chair on the balcony of the sea-view villa, admiring the beautiful scenery of the sky and the sea under the setting sun in the evening. The old butler Tang Yuan beside him looked nervous, and when he saw Wen Yan's eyes slightly curved as if he was smiling, he couldn't help but have his hair stand on end, and cold sweat quickly crawled up along the soles of his feet like a giant snake.

"Actors, businessmen, and policemen, a show without surprises and without fun. The actor on the string fantasizes about climbing up the ladder and becoming a phoenix, the hypocritical and ugly businessman is willing to be a good person, and the policeman who upholds justice wants to uphold justice. In the end, the actor dies under the businessman's 'good guy' chess piece, and the businessman becomes the policeman's wedding dress for justice. What a prosperous ending."

"Who can stick to the end when the director behind the scenes throws out such a boring beginning? Unless the audience is pulled in, even in a boring plot, once you play the role yourself, you will always be deeply involved."

"My king, there is more than one player in this game. Do you want to start?"

After hearing this, he burst into laughter, even laughing so hard that his body bent.

Tang Yuan's heart was beating so wildly that it almost rose into his throat.

Inside the gorgeous villa, a huge golden chandelier illuminates the exquisite dining table, which is filled with a dazzling array of delicious dishes. The elegant tableware sparkles with an alluring luster under the light, creating a noble and mysterious atmosphere.

Shen Qingning's grandfather, Shen Xici, was sitting right in front of the dining table, dressed neatly and elegantly, revealing a kind of refinement. His well-built face, though showing the marks of time, could not conceal his handsomeness. When his bright phoenix eyes swept over people, they carried the majesty of an elder.

Shen Qingning's parents were busy abroad and therefore not present. Shen Qingning sat on the left side of the long table. On the right side of the table sat Lin Zicheng, Jiang family's eldest daughter Jiang Yunyun, and Kong family's second daughter Kong Yihuan.

Shen Xici asked questions about love and marriage from time to time, which seemed like he was selecting a concubine for the prince.

Lin Zicheng unexpectedly did not spray any perfume today, and his white shirt even lingered with the scent of a certain brand of detergent. He also did not wear the glasses that usually made him look gentle and abstinent. When his beautiful peach blossom eyes looked at people, they gave people a feeling of clarity, cleanliness and sincerity, like a tenor walking through the sunlight under a tree.

When Shen Qingning saw something unusual, he immediately became alert, but his limbs went against his brain. His body seemed to want to get closer uncontrollably, and his eyes kept glancing at Lin Zicheng opposite him.

Lin Zicheng seemed to be able to sense it and always caught Shen Qingning's gaze, but he just slightly curved his eyes and didn't express anything special. He was polite yet distant.

"Qingning, Yunyun said that the last time you met was very short and you left after just a few words." Shen Xici's tone was reproachful.

Jiang Yunyun lowered her head guiltily, not daring to look at Shen Qingning.

Shen Qingning did not dare to act rashly in front of Mr. Shen, and answered politely: "I suddenly remembered an urgent matter last time, so I left in a hurry. I am really sorry, Miss Jiang."

Kong Yihuan suddenly interrupted: "What's the matter? Is it more important than Sister Jiang?"

Jiang Yunyun's face turned even redder.

Shen Qingning chuckled: "Private matter, we can find a time to talk about it in private."

Kong Yihuan originally just accompanied Jiang Yunyun to the Shen family for dinner and to help her with advice, but when faced with Shen Qingning, whose appearance and family background were impeccable, she still liked him more in her heart.

Shen Qingning's ambiguous words just now made Kong Yihuan blush and her heart beat fast, but she thought of her brother-in-law and couldn't think of it, so she quickly replied: "Then Sister Jiang and I will wait for you to invite us."

Shen Qingning smiled and nodded.

Shen Xici felt relieved when he saw that Shen Qingning did not refuse, and thought that the marriage between the two families should be a good one.

Suddenly, Lin Zicheng gently suggested, "It's better to do it today than to wait for a day. After dinner, Qingning should be fine. We can talk to you two in detail."

When Kong Yihuan heard this, he immediately agreed excitedly: "Okay, okay, after dinner, Brother Shen will tell us what happened?"

Jiang Yunyun looked at Shen Qingning shyly and asked, "Qingning, is everything alright?"

Shen Qingning avoided Jiang Yunyun's sight and squinted his eyes at Lin Zicheng: "Zicheng said it's okay, how dare I have any problem."

Before Kong Yihuan and Jiang Yunyun could read anything from Shen Qingning's words, Shen Xici had already covered it up with a cough and ordered Shen Qingning: "Accompany Yunyun and Huanhuan for a walk later. Young people should play together more."

Shen Qingning didn't dare to disobey Mr. Shen, so he could only agree obediently while thinking about how to make the two ladies leave as quickly as possible.

Shen Xici's experienced eyes swept from Shen Qingning to Lin Zicheng, and paused for a few seconds. The two families had been friends for a long time, so Shen Xici was particularly aware of the fox characteristics of the Lin family from top to bottom. They looked harmless on the outside, but were actually cunning and alert.

However, Lin Zicheng was exceptionally well-behaved tonight, and his clothes were not overly exquisite and expensive. He did not steal the limelight from Shen Qingning at all, which made the elder Shen Xici feel particularly comfortable watching him, at least more comfortable than meeting Old Master Lin Lin Yan.

Thinking of Lin Yan, Shen Xici felt indescribable anger again.

After dinner, when Shen Qingning sent Jiang Yunyun and Kong Yihuan away, it was already three o'clock in the morning. When Shen Qingning dragged his exhausted body through the back garden, he saw Lin Zicheng sitting in the bamboo pavilion drinking tea.

The dim light fell on Lin Zicheng, making Shen Qingning unable to see the person in front of him for a moment.

"You did this on purpose today, didn't you?" Shen Qingning sat opposite him consciously and reached out to pour himself a cup of tea.

"Hmm?" Lin Zicheng tilted his head, supporting his chin with his right hand, with a smile in his eyes.

"You've already figured out that my old man didn't invite you to dinner. I called you on purpose, and I arranged the seat on purpose." Shen Qingning put down the teacup in his hand, "Since you figured it out, why did you agree?"

"If I don't agree, how will you calm down after being teased?" Lin Zicheng answered without even pretending.

Shen Qingning suddenly understood what Lin Zicheng meant by "preparation" yesterday...

"Are you feeling better?" Lin Zicheng put down his hand, leaned forward and asked playfully.

This question carried Lin Zicheng's unique playful flavor, and the doting good guy image just now was immediately shattered. The familiar formula brought Shen Qingning back to reality.

Shen Qingning smiled and picked up the teapot, pouring a cup of tea for himself and Lin Zicheng respectively: "Next time, please show mercy, Mr. Lin. I don't have nine lives for you to play with."

Lin Zicheng picked up the teacup and took a sip: "Xu Minmin's funeral is scheduled for tomorrow, let's go together?"

"We are old classmates, it would be inappropriate for me not to go. Come pick me up tomorrow morning." Shen Qingning didn't ask Lin Zicheng why he specifically asked him whether he wanted to go together.

"We should see a lot of old classmates. I wonder how they are doing?"

Shen Qingning keenly heard from Lin Zicheng's words that old classmates were included. Hearing this, he smiled and poured Lin Zicheng another cup of tea: "You will know when you meet tomorrow."