The leader of the cultivation alliance has a crush on me.

"Why are you shouting so loudly? Do you want to argue with me?" Song Yan said in a calm tone.

The two artists standing nearby didn't dare to interrupt.

Song Ke put down the wine bottle, quickly picked up the serving chopsticks, selected the freshest piece of fish belly, put it in Song Yan's bowl, and said with a flattering smile, "Big brother, I'm such a good boy, how could I quarrel with you? Big brother, eat the fish."

When it was over, Chu Tiancheng went to the restroom, leaving Song Yan behind. He asked with a kind look, "You've had too much to drink, haven't you? How are you feeling? Do you need your big brother to help you take someone away? Or are you planning something shady? Don't worry, your big brother is tight-lipped and will definitely keep it a secret for you."

Song Ke smiled helplessly: "Big brother, can you be serious for once?"

"Am I not serious?"

“It’s very improper,” Song Ke corrected.

Thinking of something gossipy, he asked, "Brother, did you make a move on Fang Zixin again? Did you break up with your previous girlfriend?"

Song Yan raised an eyebrow. With no outsiders around, he loosened his tie, looking languid. His face was flushed from the alcohol, and his eyes seemed misty, making the corners of his eyes red and moist. His neat slicked-back hair was now a bit disheveled, with a few strands of hair falling over his forehead, revealing his hidden roguish charm.

"What kind of talk is that? Children shouldn't ask about adult matters."

"I'm not trying to be mean, but what's the real story between you and Tiancheng? I heard that Gu Qing works at his company too. You're not insisting on going to their company because of that, are you?"

"Aren't you going a little too far in trying to steal my man? My family already has a bad reputation, and we're counting on you to save face. But look what you've done."

Song Ke looked at Song Yan with a tearful expression: "Big brother, do you think I've also brought shame to the Song family?"

"I know I'm useless, but what can I do? There's only one Chu Tiancheng. If I could find someone else, I wouldn't want to keep fighting like this."

That's what she said, and that's what she really thought. There was no future in it anyway, so she didn't want to persist at all.

But she couldn't say directly that Chu Tiancheng was already in a relationship with an official partner.

Chu Tiancheng had been listening at the door for an unknown amount of time when Song Ke heard the noise and went out to see what was happening. She found Chu Tiancheng leaning against the door.

Chu Tiancheng leaned unsteadily against the wall, revealing a vulnerability he didn't usually display. Song Ke instinctively reached out to support him, asking tentatively, "Can you still walk?"

Without waiting for Chu Tiancheng's response, he shouted directly to Song Yan inside, "Big brother, come and help!"

Song Ke struggled to support Chu Tiancheng, whose towering 1.9-meter frame pressed down on her small shoulders, making it difficult for her to even speak.

Upon hearing this, Song Yan immediately supported his forehead with one hand and said in a muffled tone, "Uh... I think I'm drunk too, my head is so dizzy."

As he spoke, he stood up and deliberately swayed unsteadily as he passed in front of the two men: "That brother can't help, I'll go to the car and wait for my assistant."

Song Ke stared wide-eyed, her face filled with disbelief, as Song Yan walked away.

"No, what's going on? How am I supposed to get him in the car myself?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt the weight pressing down on her, so she quickly took large steps to steady herself. The pressure made it hard for her to straighten her back. She grabbed one of Chu Tiancheng's arms with one hand and pulled on the fabric of his shirt at the back of his waist with the other. Because of Chu Tiancheng's force and the downward shift of his center of gravity, his chest and abdominal muscles were taut and exposed.

Song Ke glanced at it as soon as she turned her head. She paused, hurriedly looked away, and then glanced back at it again out of the corner of her eye a second later.

Chu Tiancheng's narrowed gaze clearly saw Song Ke purse her lips, and the swallowing motion on her fair and smooth swan neck was obvious. He suppressed the urge to smile.

Song Ke complained, "Why are you so heavy?"

"Let me tell you, don't let your legs go weak. Once you're on the bus, you can lie down however you want. Otherwise, I'll make you lie in this corridor all night."

After saying that, it was unclear whether Chu Tiancheng heard him or not, but he hummed softly twice and then unconsciously muttered, "So dizzy."

My stomach feels so hot.

Song Ke helped the man to the elevator. Once inside, she helped him lean against the side and noticed his head resting on her. Looking at the cool, translucent wall beside her, she had a sudden inspiration.

She reached out and touched the wall. Perhaps it was because of the weather, but the wall was icy cold. After touching it for a while, she looked at the unconscious Chu Tiancheng, her mischievous eyes crinkling into a smile, and then she placed her icy palm directly on Chu Tiancheng's burning face.

Chu Tiancheng shuddered from the sudden action and gritted his teeth.

Is he trying to do something malicious or to take advantage of me?

He usually looks so reserved, I never imagined he would take advantage of me when I'm drunk to do something bad.

Chu Tiancheng deliberately tilted his head and pressed his lips directly against Song Ke's palm. This time, Song Ke was startled and quickly pulled back. She rubbed her palm with her fingers and felt that it was still a little warm.

She turned to look at Chu Tiancheng, wanting to say something, but saw him staring at her with hazy, drunken eyes. When amber eyes are focused on someone, you can't help but feel a deep affection.

"Ice cubes, please. More ice cubes, that would be nice."

When Song Ke heard him say that, it was the first time she had seen Chu Tiancheng like this. There was none of his usual unapproachable, cold expression, as if everyone owed him something.

At this moment, Chu Tiancheng inexplicably reminded Song Ke of a husky, and she stared at Chu Tiancheng's drooping head.

I don't know if I can get a spritz of hair, but my messy hair looks a bit fluffy, probably because it's a little wet.

The elevator arrived, and in the end, the hotel staff helped them get to the front passenger seat. They looked at Chu Tiancheng and then at Song Ke, asking, "Miss, would you like us to call a designated driver for you?"

Song Ke shook her head: "No need, I can drive."

It's no wonder the restaurant staff asked that question, because Song Ke really does look like a minor.

She got into the car and saw Chu Tiancheng frowning uncomfortably, but he obediently sat there, his eyes fixed on Song Ke.

Song Ke looked at him and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Do you feel nauseous?"

"Sigh, I really brought this on myself. If I had known you couldn't outdrink my older brother, I would have stopped him from forcing you to drink."

Song Ke felt a pang of emotion as she thought about what had happened tonight.

In the original storyline, Song Yan disliked Chu Tiancheng because of Song Ke, so it's unclear why their relationship seems to have suddenly improved.

Or is it because the plot hasn't started yet, and I haven't encountered too many obstacles with Chu Tiancheng?

Although I saw Song Yan pouring wine for Chu Tiancheng tonight, it was clearly just for fun.

Song Ke leaned over the steering wheel and glanced at him, then asked, "Where are the car keys?"

Chu Tiancheng looked at her a beat late in the morning, then blinked: "...in my pocket."

After saying that, he turned to the side, as if waiting for Song Ke to take it.

Seeing him like this, Song Ke thought to herself, "Oh no, Chu Tiancheng has gone crazy from drinking too much."

In the original storyline, he really hated Song Ke touching him; in fact, he hated anyone touching him. But now he doesn't care about anything anymore.

However, remembering where he kept his keys, she didn't go to get them, but instead took out her own phone.

She had to seize this opportunity to bring the male and female leads together.