The Tycoon Has A Secret Crush On Me Chapter 2291 - 2716: Closeness

Ye Tianjing proceeded to inquire about the film crew's ongoing progress, while Zhao Xiao went to inspect the wardrobe preparations. After obtaining a general overview of the circumstances, the pair returned. Zhao Xiao had initially intended to solicit Ye Tianjing's backing, but recalling his inscrutable gaze, she felt a pang of frustration and decided against voicing her request. She harbored a persistent feeling that Ye Tianjing had perceived something significant. Could it be that he had seen through her facade? Zhao Xiao remained uncertain. For the first time, she recognized that Ye Tianjing also possessed a remarkable ability to conceal his thoughts. Subsequently, the two made several more visits, and Zhao Xiao refrained from instigating any further complications. This continued until the filming was successfully concluded. Following the completion of a production, it is customary for the crew to organize a celebratory gathering. For this particular occasion, the venue chosen was a bar. The director's team had secured the entire establishment. Following dinner, everyone proceeded to the bar. Ye Tianjing was not particularly fond of such social events and contemplated declining the invitation, but the director repeatedly insisted on his presence. Ye Tianjing understood that the director's primary intention was to invite Ye Ranran. Given Ye Ranran's absence, and his role in representing her, the director's team felt compelled to extend an invitation by any means necessary. Their attention towards him was directly proportional to their attention towards Ye Ranran. Otherwise, should Ye Ranran discover this upon her return to the country, the repercussions were unpredictable. His original plan was to depart shortly after dinner, but the others insisted he stay, preventing his departure and compelling him to join them at the bar. Inside, drinks flowed continuously. Fortunately, during his time as a young master, he had frequently attended banquets and consumed a significant amount of alcohol; this quantity was trivial to him. However, he no longer wished to drink, so he leaned against the bar counter, feigning intoxication. Zhao Xiao, observing from a short distance, recognized this as her opportune moment and swiftly approached Ye Tianjing. Addressing those nearby, she announced, "He's had too much to drink, I'll take him home first." The crowd ceased their attempts to detain him. Ye Tianjing deliberately maintained a slight distance from her, trying not to place his full weight upon her. Nevertheless, Zhao Xiao reached out and encircled his waist with her arm, drawing him closer. Ye Tianjing was already unsteady, leaning awkwardly, so as Zhao Xiao applied pressure, his entire weight naturally shifted onto her. Zhao Xiao emitted a soft grunt, her body swaying significantly. Ye Tianjing anticipated she might fall and prepared to roll away to prevent being crushed by her. To his surprise, she remained upright. Although Ye Tianjing appeared slender, a man's weight invariably exceeds a woman's. Zhao Xiao was already panting after only a few steps. Feeling a sense of pity for her exertion, Ye Tianjing gently pushed her away and stumbled towards the exit. Zhao Xiao hurried after him, calling out, "Brother Jing, where are you going?" "It's none of your concern," he replied curtly. Zhao Xiao grasped his arm, "Brother Jing, you're drunk, I'll take you home." "Home?" Ye Tianjing chuckled incredulously, "Home?" "Yes, home, allow me to escort you," she insisted. "I can get home by myself; I don't need your help," Ye Tianjing shook off her hand. Even while appearing inebriated, he would not permit her to get close? Zhao Xiao felt a twinge of sadness but remained undeterred, "Brother Jing, please don't wander off." In a lighthearted pursuit, the two exited the bar one after the other. "Brother Jing, please stand here for a moment, don't go anywhere. I'll hail a taxi to take you home," Zhao Xiao moved to hold Ye Tianjing, speaking to him in a gentle tone. "I can go home myself; I don't require your assistance," Ye Tianjing waved his hand dismissively. Just then, a taxi approached and stopped directly in front of him.