Chapter 704: Chapter 704

The CEO today... looks a tad too handsome, doesn't he? Definitely dressed up for the birthday party! Knowing that many beauties who adore him would be attending today, he purposely got all dolled up. At his age, it's indeed time to consider marriage.

Who would have thought that the old man, who usually seems so ascetic and indifferent to women, once he gets serious, it's like the Emperor selecting his concubine, inviting nearly half of the Imperial Capital's beauties.

Ye Xian couldn't help but sneer in her heart, wondering which lady or starlet would be fortunate enough to catch his eye today.

Ugh, that's not a stroke of luck, it's a misfortune. Those deceived by his handsome appearance will have to deal with his nitpicking and cruel non-human nature later.

Not everyone has the indomitable spirit and ultimate ninja-like endurance to withstand abuse and scolding like she does.

Lin Yan saw her staring intently at the man on stage, was slightly taken aback, then remembered her sexual orientation.

To women, a man like the CEO might seem infinitely radiant, but in Ye Xian's eyes, he probably looked the same.

Unconsciously, his eyes dimmed for a moment.

As soon as Bo Tingshen got on stage, his gaze landed in the very center of the first row of VVIP seats.

Cary, enjoying his privileged seat and lamenting how foolish Ye Xian was, suddenly met the CEO's cold and icy gaze, shivered instantly, and was caught red-handed by her.

Why is the CEO looking at him the moment he comes onstage? And why did his gaze turn from soft to icy in an instant?

Fortunately, the man's gaze only lingered for a second before shifting away.

Cary heaved a sigh of relief, convinced that the seat was definitely a trap, and cursed Ye Xian for his treachery.

Ye Xian, mentally complaining, accidentally met the man's deep and cold eyes on the stage.

She was startled for a moment, then sat up straight, feeling goosebumps all over her back.

She already sat at such an edge position, how did the CEO still notice her? Moreover, his eyes carried an unfathomable significance, clearly displeased, as if holding a grudge over something.

It must be about the day she sneaked away! No way, at such a grand birthday party, he's still hung up on such a trivial matter?

Under his intimidating gaze, Ye Xian scratched the center of her forehead and pretended as if nothing happened, shifting her gaze away, "So... Lin Yan, your shoes today are pretty good."

Lin Yan looked down, "Really?"

"Yes, especially good!"

"First of all, I'd like to thank everyone here for coming to my birthday party..."

Before she could finish, the man's deep and magnetic voice, as rich as a cello in D major, resonated through the entire hall.

As he began to speak, the whole venue quieted down, with everyone watching and listening intently. Only a few voices could be heard whispering, "It's so rare to see President Bo, so handsome, my heart is trembling~" "You, stop dreaming. Dozens of famous young ladies here today are all for President Bo" "Yes, with a top-notch background and personal qualities like President Bo's, he's likely not to choose a woman from the entertainment industry. Even if he did, it would just be for fun" "But even if it's just for fun, there would still be many who'd desperately vie for him" "That's true, but President Bo is famously indifferent to women" "There's no man in this world who truly isn't fond of women, they're just not fond of you."

Ye Xian listened to their discussion with perked ears and glanced over at them. They were all well-known actresses, each with at least twenty million fans, yet now they were acting like little fangirls.

She couldn't help but look at the man on the stage again.

Bathed in the brilliant stage lights, his own radiance seemed even more dazzling than the lights. From his looks to his physique, every part of him appeared as if meticulously carved by God, exuding an inborn arrogance and nobility that gave her an illusion...

Was this the same man with whom she had shared a bowl of noodle soup just a few days ago? Right now, he felt very, very far away from her.

But why did his voice still sound as always... Ye Xian shifted in her comfy seat, her eyelids starting to do battle.

Just as her eyes were about to flutter shut, the man on stage suddenly stopped speaking.

Time seemed to snap back to six months ago when the young man, after looking around several times to make sure there were no cameras, rubbed the chair like a cat and settled down drowsily.

Bo Tingshen's pitch-black pupils instantly narrowed to a point, piercing her like a sharp blade.

Just as Ye Xian was about to drift into dreamland, a series of hurried footsteps woke her up. She shivered, half-awake, glanced at her watch, and then saw a bright figure enter her field of vision. Thɪs chapter is updated by novel✶fire.net

Is that... Luo Yuwei?

Today, Luo Yuwei had her hair styled in braids interwoven with decorative flowers and ribbons. She approached in a long lace gown embroidered with pretty spring flowers, trailing on the floor. Paired with her swift strides, she resembled a fairy running out from a forest, standing out amongst the heavily made-up actresses with her fresh, ethereal aura and exquisite makeup.

She had entered the makeup room early in the morning, arriving an hour ahead of schedule, but her car broke down mid-way. Caught in the rush hour, she had to take a cab, risking revealing her identity, yet she was still late. President Bo had already stepped onto the stage and started his speech.

She picked up her dress and walked towards the seat with her name tag, but her eye-catching makeup and attire immediately drew the attention of the other actresses.

A few months ago, Luo Yuwei suddenly broke into the circle of actresses in the entertainment industry and signed an A-level contract with the coveted Starlight Entertainment Company. Her debut role was as the female lead in a heavily-funded large-scale IP drama, acting alongside two popular and equally talented young leading male actors – the drama boasted extremely high viewership, and she became an overnight sensation.

This caused uncontrollable jealousy among the female stars. After all, which one of them hadn't toiled for years or paid a price beyond the ordinary to achieve their current success? Even for those with a good family background, debuting would result in accusations of having a sugar daddy or being a vase. But she seemingly came from nowhere and rose to fame, without a single controversy or rumor on the internet.

Rumors abounded that the person protecting her well was somehow connected to the second young master of the Bo Family, Jiang Wanze, and she seemed particularly close to Mother Bo. Even more outrageous were speculations that her true backer might be none other than President Bo himself.

After all, the real power of the Bo Family lay solely in the hands of Bo Tingshen.

So, her showing up late today and dressing to grab attention, wasn't it all to catch President Bo's eye?

As Luo Yuwei passed by the seats of the Four Young Leading Actresses, Le Hui, known for her fiery temperament, stretched out a foot in displeasure. Luo Yuwei, focused on getting to her seat, didn't notice and – with a clattering noise – fell to the ground, letting out a sharp scream. The paper crane vase she was holding also fell, scattering dozens of paper cranes in an unexpected flutter.

All the guests in the hall were drawn to the alarming scream, turning their gazes to Luo Yuwei on the floor. The voice of the man on stage halted, and even Ye Xian's eyelids twitched at the sight of Luo Yuwei's sudden fall.

In front of her stood Le Hui, smug with her silver high heels – she must have been the one to trip her. Did they have a feud?

In her previous life, she, too, had been tripped, though at that time she wasn't as lucky as Luo Yuwei – beneath her were more than a dozen tall steps.

Luo Yuwei's hands were on the carpet of the grand villa's hall, plush with clean and soft French lambswool. She didn't feel much pain, but she did feel extremely embarrassed and humiliated.

President Bo... he must have seen it, right?

She turned her head slightly to look at the radiant man on the high stage.

Le Hui, seeing her reaction and her face full of pitiable innocence as if waiting for a knight in shining armor to rescue her, felt her anger and jealousy intensify. It seemed her attempt to trip Luo Yuwei had inadvertently played into the hands of the shameless White Lotus.

After several seconds, Ye Xian saw that Luo Yuwei was still lying on the ground and felt puzzled. Was she not going to get up? If she had fallen in such a public setting, she would certainly have popped up in an instant after doing a push-up to ease the embarrassment. Was Luo Yuwei too delicate and hurt by the carpet, or was her dress too long for her to get up on her own?

Should she go and lend a hand? Each of the Four Young Leading Actresses seemed eager to watch her flounder, with no sign of anyone offering help.

Just as Ye Xian was about to rise and considering... Wait, that's not right. As the female lead, surely in this classic scenario of being publicly wronged, the male protagonist would come to the rescue? Thinking this, she looked towards Jiang Wanze in the fourth row... he was conversing with another male star and seemed unaware of the disturbance.

Ye Xian: "..." Captain, this is not how one pursues his wife.

Maybe she should do it. Although many eyes were watching her, they had just starred in a drama together, so a little interaction, even if affectionate, would likely be attributed to promotional efforts for the show by netizens.

"I'll go help her out,"

Ye Xian said to Lin Yan, and was about to get up when the glorious man on stage let go of the microphone and walked down to the floor.

Luo Yuwei watched as the handsome, tall, and impressive man walked towards her step by step, her eyes widening – in that moment, she felt like she was seeing a deity.

The man she had longed for and was deeply enamored with.

When Ye Xian saw Bo Tingshen descending the stage, her hand paused on the chair.

She glanced at Luo Yuwei again.

The path between them.

She had forgotten that this top-tier powerhouse was the key supporter for the male and female leads.

But she hadn't expected that the supporter would take matters into his own hands.

Her grip loosened on the chair, and she sat back down.