Chapter 179: The Husky Who Sneaked Into the Wolf Pack (Double Request for Monthly Votes)

Hearing that familiar voice, Li Xin spun around sharply.

There he saw a capybara that looked different from before~

Though Bai Liang still smiled at her gently, his attire and overall aura now carried an inexplicable air of nobility—and menace.

Okay, a little hot~

It was like being pulled right back to the time of "Darkened Yan Xun."

That was when Li Xin had mindlessly wandered onto his RV and fallen asleep.

Though it was a bit impolite, she couldn't help comparing Bai Liang to Yang Yang just now~

Hmm~ Their faces were both top-tier, but Bai Liang never put on airs.

If you factored in other conditions,

the outcome was decided.

"You dress up and you're actually this handsome?" Li Xin said openly.

A question mark seemed to appear on Bai Liang's forehead: "Was I not handsome before?"

"It just feels different~"

"Oh right, sorry about last time—let me explain."

"Hey hey, don't bring that up now, look at the setting!"

Li Xin was speechless—you're way too casual, is this really the right time to say this?

And can we please stop mentioning that whole "too far to reach" thing? It makes her feel so awkward.

Especially when she recalled how eagerly she'd sent him her room number—recently, just thinking about it made her roll around on her bed in shame.

The key was, when she later reviewed it, she realized Bai Liang had only sent a question mark.

But she'd imagined a whole story herself, then stubbornly assumed he'd come looking for her—so self-absorbed!

Meanwhile, this wasn't the right place to discuss such topics.

Li Xin, who'd originally wanted to chat more with Bai Liang, noticed the surrounding glances slowly gathering.

Rich aunties looking at handsome men are brutally direct and fiery! Some of the more aggressive ones stared like they wanted to eat him alive right there.

Unlike those timid little fans, each one shy and blushing.

So at a Bulgari gala, for an unknown female artist like her to "monopolize" Bai Liang—the night's main attraction—was practically flipping heaven upside down.

The rich aunties were barely holding back!

After giving Bai Liang a "good luck" glance, Miss Li Xin prepared to make a strategic retreat.

If he got into trouble later, she'd decide then whether to lend a hand.

Just as an older woman nearby was about to lose control and rush over for a selfie,

Bai Liang scanned the crowd, his gaze locking onto a group with several faces he knew well.

He couldn't help internally grumbling: You guys actually have a group? Team-building?

This group of young Bai Fumei had been stealing the spotlight all evening at the Bulgari gala.

After all, compared to the older aunts and middle-aged noblewomen, such a group was truly rare.

And they stuck together—clearly came as a unit~

But they'd kept quiet all along, never mingling or taking selfies with the artists present.

It wasn't just Yang Yang eyeing this group—many male artists had tried, but while female artists could still approach and chat, male artists who went over were politely told, "Someone's already here."

Now that Bai Liang was also looking their way, some fellow artists smugly grinned.

Ah~ Finally, it's our "main character's" turn—try it yourself, you'll get rejected too!

It wasn't really that malicious.

After all, Bai Liang wasn't enemies with everyone.

But guys—our buddies all failed at "challenging" them—if you, Bai Liang, succeeded, where would we save face?

Bai Liang didn't let his brothers down—he glanced a few times, then turned to walk the other way.

Classic "know when to retreat."

Many immediately looked at Bai Liang with new respect—sure enough, no one who made it big was simple!

This kid's got good instincts~

Pfft.

The next second, Bai Liang was immediately "called out."

"Bai Liang, where are you going? Over here!"

"We saved you a seat~"

"Wow, you've gotten way more handsome since last time!"

"Don't be shy!"

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Now Bai Liang couldn't avoid it—these Bai Fumei, individually, might not be as bold as the older aunties, but together, their extroversion multiplied geometrically.

Numbers could turn shy, delicate girls into full-blown female hooligans on the spot!

They were just one step away from shouting, "Cutie, come play with us~"

No choice—Bai Liang, like Yang Yang, turned and followed.

Behind him, Li Xin's eyes widened, her head buzzing.

Wait, what just happened?

For a moment, she couldn't control her feet and unconsciously followed.

But the Bai Fumei group didn't shoo her away—perhaps having seen her chatting with Bai Liang, they even made room for her.

But after Li Xin actually sat down, he felt like a Husky that had slipped into a pack of wolves.

He didn't dare move an inch!

He had to force himself to look calm and composed, forcibly twisting his lips into a smile.

Honestly, her cold, elegant appearance fit right in at this moment.

Exaggeratedly speaking, it was quite sophisticated.

At least in this setting, as long as she held her composure and didn't show fear, she could blend in perfectly—anyone who didn't know might think she was one of the "gold patrons" too.

Besides, since he'd come all this way~

After comforting himself with that thought, Li Xin quietly perked up his ears; his inner gossip had spread like wild grass, desperately eager to find out what exactly these young Bai Fumei had to do with Bai Liang.

There was a lot of information here!

Some spoke with the faint resentment of an ex-girlfriend, others called him "old classmate" but their eyes clearly betrayed unspoken affection, and still others seemed to be childhood playmates who hadn't yet awakened?

The complexity of these Bai Fumei was staggering.

The key was the level of organization—it was insane, like that movie "Ex-Files" released two years ago.

In the movie, having a table for ex-girlfriends at a wedding already felt explosive.

But compared to making ex-girlfriends chip in money and sit together, it was even more absurd to turn them into his own "fan club."

Correct—he'd stolen a glance once when the girls showed Bai Liang their group chat.

The group name was "Bai Liang Global Rich Women Fan Support Association."

The number of members wasn't especially large, but it was far more than the number present today.

So there were still many who hadn't come?!

She grew slightly curious about the group, wondering if joining would require "asset verification."

"Your figure's gotten way better lately~ Can I sneak a feel of your abs? When we dated, you didn't have this kind of body—I got ripped off!"

"Last year I saw someone in the group say you entered showbiz—I told you! Back in school I already thought you were way hotter than those male idols—I had such great taste!"

"How many celebrity girlfriends have you had? Spill the tea, or I'll start rumors!"

"Is this sister here?" Someone shifted the topic to Li Xin—after all, no matter how well she blended, everyone else was clearly a group, and she stood out too obviously.

Li Xin:???

She quickly waved her hands. "Just a friend—we just finished a drama together."

Not only was she truly not, even if she were, she'd never dare admit it in this setting!

But the Bai Fumei seemed a bit skeptical~

Each of them looked at her with a hint of amusement, though not with any real malice.

Seeing Li Xin about to be "surrounded," Bai Liang—who had been feigning death for ages—finally decided to "wake up."

"Cough, cough, I'm thirsty."

"I'll get it, I'll get it~"

Immediately, one Bai Fumei grabbed a bottle of champagne and poured for him, outright stealing the server's job.

"I'm a bit hungry—get me something to eat."

"This dish is good—want me to feed you?"

"The cameras are on, you're gonna feed me? Just hand it to me."

Bro, you're eating now?

Li Xin could no longer maintain her smile; she stared at Bai Liang in bewilderment, a ridiculous word popping into her mind: "eating soft rice with a hard face!"

Yet she was only bewildered—while beside her, Yang Yang, surrounded by a crowd of middle-aged and elderly rich women, was grinding her molars so hard they might shatter.

Not fair, bro

What the hell is this?!

He's over here soothing old aunts, while Bai Liang a few meters away is being "served" by the Bai Fumei.

Is the gap between people really this big?

It made him reflect on himself—was it because his height-increasing insoles were too obvious?

At this moment, the Bulgari representatives began speaking into the microphone for the opening remarks.

Meanwhile, staff brought out some of today's prepared jewelry, watches, and accessories; the artists present who had endorsement deals served as the best display stands.

Of course, there was one small problem: most of the jewelry and accessories clearly looked like women's styles.

Actually, it made sense—over ninety percent of those here today were rich women, so naturally they brought more women's styles.

But seeing male artists wearing women's accessories still felt somehow off.

But artists must uphold professional ethics.

Yang Yang had put one on anyway—she was already a handsome man, and after pinning on a women's brooch, it didn't look too strange, probably.

Fortunately, she still had a men's watch to save face.

The rich aunt beside her watched with sparkling eyes. "So beautiful!"

"Sis, if you buy it, I get a commission~"

"Sure! Consider it my treat for a milk tea."

So generous!

Yang Yang finally felt a bit better—this thing was priced at over two million.

But he still couldn't help glancing over at Bai Liang.

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Clearly, as the highest-profile male artist present, Bulgari had prepared more and more expensive accessories for Bai Liang.

Necklace, ring, watch—except the ring, which was men's style, all the rest were women's styles.

He slipped the ring onto his finger, and it actually looked pretty nice—had a bit of that archer's-thumb-ring flavor to it.

After that, he picked up the watch, hesitated for a moment, then—under Li Xin's stunned expression—snapped it onto her wrist.

"I'm not a brand ambassador~ Not even a brand friend." Li Xin came back to her senses and reminded him in a small voice.

Bai Liang winked at her. "Maybe tomorrow I will be. You don't have any competing brand endorsements on you, right?"

"Of course not."

After saying that, Li Xin's heartbeat suddenly accelerated for a few seconds, and she instinctively looked back at the Bulgari person in charge.

Anyone who could walk over carrying items whose combined value probably exceeded ten million could not possibly be an ordinary staff member.

Yet the other party showed no reaction at all, keeping a smile on their face, seemingly letting Bai Liang do as he pleased.

Just now, the Yang Yang beside them had been watched by Bulgari's people as she pinned on the brooch.

Oh right, the necklace!

The big-ticket item among these accessories was, of course, this necklace inlaid with an enormous gemstone.

At first glance the thing looked a bit over the top; at second glance it looked even more over the top.

So Bai Liang had zero interest in putting it on, but he also felt he ought to be a bit more professional~

Super Brain had already started spinning!

At this moment Sister Yanzi also came over together with the Bulgari people. Watching her own Dou Dou Xiao Bai Bro just leave a necklace worth several million lying on the table like that, she was quite anxious inside.

But her expression didn't change at all. No matter what Dou Dou Xiao Bai Bro did today—even if he pulled one out on the spot—she would have to keep a straight face and help clean up the mess.

In short: stay calm!

She only whispered a reminder: "Dou Dou Xiao Bai Bro, a camera is about to come over and put you on the big screen. You need to display the jewelry."

Bai Liang calmly nodded.

At this moment, the host up front holding the microphone had already started delivering his lines.

"Since its founding in 1884, Bulgari, this high-end jewelry brand, has always devoted itself to constant evolution and innovation, tirelessly celebrating new life. To pay tribute to over a hundred years of eternally renewed legendary history, we are about to embark on a magnificent journey that inspires transformation and endless rebirth."

"The eclectic fusion of different eras and styles of Rome echoes the jewelry masterpieces worn by Bulgari's brand ambassadors—experiencing unique design, gemstone combinations, and extraordinary exquisite craftsmanship on the path of personal elevation and self-recognition."

"Feel the joy and beauty brought by pure emotion, embrace every possibility. Travel ten thousand miles within an inch, feel what is precious, and look forward to a brilliant future."

"Most importantly—explore surprises and miracles!"

As his words fell, the lighting on site dimmed considerably, and at the same time spotlights swung one after another toward the two highest-ranking ambassadors.

Shu Qi and Bai Liang.

With ladies first, the big screen naturally showed Shu Qi, who gracefully displayed the gemstone accessories on her body to the camera.

This formidable actress—who had debuted by taking off her clothes, then put them back on piece by piece—handled a scene like this with the utmost ease.

After a not-very-long display, she even bit her lip at the camera, unleashing a wave of charm.

A dutiful ambassador.

But today clearly wasn't her stage. With so many rich ladies present, it was obviously the male star's moment to shine.

So after the camera on her side disappeared, Shu Qi also looked with some curiosity toward the other side—at that little fresh meat who had been making quite a splash lately.

Since he was going up against that certain Mr. Wu next door, would there be any little surprises?

The big screen's image shifted—the male god made his entrance.

Only, to everyone's surprise, Bai Liang was simply holding that expensive gemstone necklace in his hand.

Quite a few people instinctively frowned.

Is he being that aloof?!

At this moment, Bai Liang picked up the champagne and took a sip. Yet his next move made Li Xin beside him unable to hold back her voice: "You—"

With a soft glug, that expensive gemstone necklace sank straight into the goblet.

Bubbles rising, it shimmered with an unusual light.

Under the camera's lens, one of Bai Liang's eyes—seen through the wine glass—seemed to change color.

Matching the roguish smile on his face, he gently swirled the wine glass in his hand, sending more flowing radiance rippling out.

Whether the necklace—or the man!

In an instant, some of the media photographers on site went absolutely crazy, shutters firing nonstop. A bunch of cameramen—if not for staff holding them back—would have shoved their lenses right up against that damned glass and Bai Liang's face!

The host's face flushed red, his voice stammering yet extraordinarily fervent:

"Yes, yes, exactly as just said—within an inch, explore brand-new miracles and surprises!"

Applause and the delighted shrieks of the old babies rang out almost simultaneously.

No fewer than five rich ladies on the spot wanted to buy that damned necklace and glass—plus the wine inside that Bai Liang had already sipped—right away!

If they could, they'd even throw money at buying Bai Liang himself!

Little brother, you're too good at this!

But by now it was obviously far too late for them to speak up.

The moment those things landed in Bai Liang's hands, they had already been snapped up by the rich beauties.

Who do you think you're looking down on, you old aunties?!

The Miss who had spent the most money to buy this thing was now blushing all over, gazing at Bai Liang with eager, helpless eyes, unable to utter a single word.

Perhaps tonight she would put this thing to use—and certainly not worn around her neck.

The size of the gemstone, and the non-sharp arc it had been polished into—were just perfect.

As for whether dropping it into the wine would damage the necklace?

That didn't matter!

Just as many works of art can fetch astronomical prices precisely because each one has its own story.

A "plain ordinary" necklace—how could those few million compare to the entirely new meaning Bai Liang would later bestow upon it~

But this Bai Fumei quickly changed her expression.

That damned Bvlgari side said they weren't selling anymore, and even said they were very sorry~

She was so angry she almost went to find that stinking woman for a real-life PK; anyone with half a brain would know who had swooped in and snatched this thing.

Naturally, it was the mastermind who had organized them to take part in this event — that Bvlgari heiress.

"Shit! She's really too shameless. Back when she was pushing merch in the group, I even supported her several times!"

"Yeah, yeah!"

"So are we still buying something else this time?"

"What else can we do? We have to boost Bai Liang's sales performance. We've fallen for that bad woman's tricks."

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Watching the somewhat frenzied scene before her, Li Xin clicked her tongue furiously inside.

But she didn't notice that she herself wasn't much better — without realizing it, she was almost pressed up against Bai Liang.

Because of the watch on her wrist, which had just brushed against the camera during the display, she'd cast herself as Bai Liang's external display stand, after all.

In that case, she naturally had to get a little closer.

While clicking her tongue inwardly at this moment, her eyes stared unblinkingly at him. "How did you think of it?"

"What?"

"Throwing the necklace into the wine."

Bai Liang didn't answer, only smiled at her.

But after a while, he did offer a very pertinent piece of advice: "I think you should draft a Weibo post in advance."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"You were leaning too close just now — I could even smell the fragrance on your neck. It smells great, but it'll be the top trending headline."

(End of chapter)