"Ha, big brother is becoming more and more like someone," Su Nan said in a lazy tone. Lin Yue met Su Nan’s meaningful eyes, and the two nodded in tacit agreement, reaching a consensus. The person they were referring to was undoubtedly Qin Huai. "That crazy Qin hasn’t shown up since returning to the country, has he?" Lin Yue suddenly remarked. "Soft jade and warm fragrance in his arms," Su Nan commented with a face full of melancholy. Back then, when Qin Huai was raising Jiang Suusu, the little girl was full of innocence, sweetly calling them brothers. Over time, everyone grew fond of Jiang Suusu. However, an unexpected accident happened on the second night after Jiang Suusu reached adulthood. Soon after, Jiang Suusu disappeared from T City. Rumors spread in the circle about the little girl running away from home, but only a few of Qin Huai’s close friends knew that Jiang Suusu’s disappearance was deliberate, and when she left, she was injured... Those injuries were incredibly discreet. Although Qin Huai had threatened the hospital to keep it a secret, there’s no such thing as an impermeable wall. Especially in their circle, romantic scandals are always blown out of proportion. "Suisui is really pitiful, having fallen into the hands of beasts these years," Lin Yue softly said, yet an undercurrent of envy flickered in his eyes. If only he had Qin Huai’s courage and guts, maybe... Su Nan glanced at his friend’s gloomy figure, knowing full well what he was thinking, "Be a man, you know Jingrou’s character very well. She’d rather break than bend. If you dare to be forceful, she wouldn’t be as easy-going as Suisu." Lin Yue glared coldly at Su Nan, "Am I such a person without principles?" "Hmph..." Su Nan snorted coldly, his expression speaking volumes. Lin Yue suppressed his inner anger and turned away. In a dim corner, Bao Shaojin finished the wine in his glass, casting a deep glance in their direction. "Take care of what I mentioned earlier, quickly." After saying this, he stood up sharply, a trace of sharpness flashing across his cold eyes. "I’ll handle your matter personally." Su Nan nodded. Lin Yue sat beside them, a hint of curiosity appearing on his handsome face, "What are you two talking about behind my back?" Bao Shaojin lowered his gaze, giving Lin Yue a sidelong glance. Lin Yue panicked, displaying a fawning smile, "You two carry on; I’ll shut up." Su Nan watched Lin Yue’s sycophantic demeanor, a rather flamboyant smile curling his lips. Bao Shaojin’s cold gaze swept over them. Just as the atmosphere grew tense, the door to the private room was pushed open, and a middle-aged man wearing glasses stepped forward, bowing respectfully and nodding, "Mr. Bao, Young Master Lin, Young Master Su." "What is it?" Bao Shaojin asked coldly, looking at the man who hesitated to speak. The bar manager blushed, knowing that Mr. Bao disliked indecisive subordinates, and quickly said, "Young Master Liu has injured a young girl." After speaking, the manager slightly lifted his head, glancing in the direction of the men not far off. Bao Shaojin stood tall and proud, a natural air of oppression surrounding him. The manager, seeing that Bao Shaojin did not respond, shifted his gaze elsewhere. Su Nan and Lin Yue, noticing the manager’s gaze, hurriedly looked away. This Young Master Liu had a special status. Bao Shaojin’s mother bore the surname Liu, and this Young Master Liu was a son from a collateral branch of the Liu Family, which made him somewhat related to Bao Shaojin. Orıginal content can be found at 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⁂𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱 Moreover, over the years, Bao Shaojin had assisted the Liu Family quite a bit. Now that Young Master Liu had caused trouble, the manager naturally reported these matters to Mr. Bao. "Leak this information to the Liu Family." Bao Shaojin squinted slightly, a trace of coldness lingering on his austere face. After saying that, he strode out the door with a commanding presence. "Understood, Mr. Bao." The manager followed closely, trembling, and left the private room together. After Bao Shaojin left, Lin Yue let out a long sigh of relief. Sitting on the soft sofa, he lazily crossed his legs and said, "This Young Master Liu is really courting disaster." "Don’t mention such filth, it’s depressing," Su Nan sneered. Though he liked to play, he valued mutual consent with women, unlike Young Master Liu, who always enjoyed doing perverse things in various ways. At this point, Lin Yue picked up the cigarette case and lighter on the table, lit one for both of them, took a drag, and exhaled the smoke, making his eyes appear even more unfathomable. "How’s the matchmaking going lately?" Su Nan’s hazy eyes settled on him. "Which pot don’t you lift is exactly it, huh?" Lin Yue raised his sharp chin, dissatisfaction showing on his handsome face. "I’m just concerned for you," Su Nan said, taking a deep drag of the cigarette, feeling his throat slightly sore, and coughed a few times as he exhaled the smoke. "Thank you," Lin Yue mocked. Su Nan, unfazed, continued, "You should get married." After saying this, he reached out and patted Lin Yue on the shoulder. Long-time friends sometimes only need a single sentence for the other to understand the meaning. What Su Nan meant was he should get married. Upon hearing this, Lin Yue’s previously nonchalant face disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression. "Have you heard anything?" The cigarette was burning close to his fingers, but Lin Yue seemed oblivious to the intense burning sensation, his eyes hopelessly staring at Su Nan. "What could I hear? Don’t you know it well in your heart?" Su Nan’s gaze darkened, "You’ve been avoiding it for so many years, and it’s enough." Recently, Mrs. Lin had set her sights on Shen Jingrou, and one major reason for her decision was Lin Yue’s refusal to marry. To save Shen Jingrou, the only solution now was for Lin Yue to advance the marriage plans. Lin Yue understood the unspoken words from Su Nan all too well; he just wasn’t willing to face reality. "Do you know what it feels like to love someone?" Lin Yue lowered his eyes, watching his fingers get burned. A wave of intense pain spread from his fingertips throughout his body, finally reminding him of being alive. Su Nan raised his brows slightly, quickly reached out, and flicked the cigarette from Lin Yue’s fingers away. The cigarette butt rolled a few times on the ground. Su Nan’s face turned extremely gloomy. What’s wrong with these friends of his? They’ve all become nonsensical once involved with love. When Lin Yue mentioned knowing what it feels like to fall in love, Su Nan deeply furrowed his brows, picked up the cigarette case, and lit another for himself. Before Su Nan could respond, Lin Yue continued talking to himself, "How would you know what love tastes like? Ever since I knew you, I’ve never seen you serious about a woman; you’re just a playboy, leaving your mark everywhere." "Hey, why is this now a personal attack?" Su Nan was immediately displeased. Lin Yue started drinking. Su Nan, seeing this, finished his cigarette, gazing at his friend with deep eyes. Several times, he wanted to say something but swallowed his words upon seeing Lin Yue’s desolate face. Most people in their circle were unable to control their own destiny!