Chapter 484
After Zhong Boyu finished speaking, the entire room fell silent. The only thing audible was the sound of breathing, either deep or shallow, creating a particular pressure.
Three pairs of eyes across from the man stared at him, causing cold sweat to pour uncontrollably from him. In just a moment, a drop of sweat dripped from his chin onto his clothes, blooming into a small dark spot on the fabric.
This drop of sweat was like cold water splashing into hot oil, breaking the silence in the room.
“What, are you hot?” Xu Ke raised his eyes lightly and looked at the man opposite.
The man wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve and shook his head, realizing that Xu Ke was bending his head and whispering to Ariel, completely unaware of him. So he said, “No, no, I’m not hot.” His voice was pitifully small.
“If you’re not hot, then hurry up and decide. Don’t waste our time here, and don’t affect our appetite. Will you obediently fulfill your promises, or should we have someone take you off this island, cutting off all cooperation from now on? Think it through yourself.” Xu Ke pinched Ariel’s chubby earlobe and asked.
Xu Ke didn’t speak loudly; he was even gentle. But to the man’s ears, his words were like a sudden thunderclap, turning even Xu Ke’s handsome face into the sharp angles of a demon.
The man looked at Xu Ke, then at Ariel nestled in Xu Ke’s arms, and finally at Zhong Boyu, who was eating. He bit his lip, closed his eyes, and softly called, “Grandpa.”
“What did you say? I didn’t hear, say it louder.” Ariel, who had been fed by Xu Ke and was about to die of boredom, burst into dazzling light in his eyes when he heard the man finally speak. He stared at the other party with an indescribably playful expression.
Similarly, Xu Ke didn’t criticize Ariel for this, as it was the man who first provoked them. Letting Ariel vent a bit was no big deal.
Initially, the man was reluctant to look away from Ariel, but now he didn’t dare to look at him at all. With his head bowed, he endured the burning shame that almost consumed him and called out louder.
Ariel clapped his hands happily, “Good grandson, if you call him grandpa, what should you call me? Let me hear it once.” Supporting his chin with one hand, Ariel, with a wicked gleam in his eyes, spoke.
The man, steeling his heart, closed his eyes and shouted again, “Grandma.”
“Hahaha, I don’t want you as my grandson. I look so pretty, and you’re so ugly. I’m doing you a favor by letting you call me grandma. Now get out, we have no food for you,” Ariel said in a playful tone.
“I’ll leave right away, right away.” Relief washed over the man as he knew he could finally leave this dreadful place. He immediately stood up and pushed past the attendant at the door, rushing out.
The attendant, who had been hurt on the forehead not long ago, was harmed again by the man’s haste. This time, she couldn’t hold back the tears welling in her eyes, and they spilled out in one blink.
“Take this tip,” Xu Ke said, pulling out a wad of money from his wallet and extending it towards the attendant without bothering to count it. “Check your forehead and ensure the remaining dishes are served promptly.”
The attendant’s breath quickened, her cheeks flushed instantly as she looked at the money in Xu Ke’s hand. Yet she didn’t rush to take it, cautiously asking, “Is this really all for me?”
Xu Ke nodded, “Yes, it’s all for you. Take it.”
Excitedly, the attendant extended both hands to accept the money from Xu Ke, her hands trembling slightly. Although she often served distinguished guests, none were as generous as Xu Ke, nor did they make her feel respected like him.
Carefully, the attendant tucked the money from Xu Ke into her chest, excitedly saying, “I’ll take care of it right away.” She cautiously exited the room, quietly closing the door behind her.
Only then did the room’s atmosphere become relaxed.
Zhong Boyu stuffed another piece of sashimi into his mouth, glancing at Xu Ke. “You two have had enough, huh? Please be aware there’s a single person here; stop feeding me dog food.”
Instead of restraining himself, Xu Ke intensified his actions, dramatically standing up and planting a kiss on Ariel’s lips right in front of Zhong Boyu, even making an exaggerated sound.
Zhong Boyu’s expression turned indescribable. He put down his chopsticks and, tilting his head, said, “Suddenly, I find this food not as appetizing. Must you two annihilate all singles? Can’t you spare us? This is too much; please empathize with me.”
“Pfft!” Ariel couldn’t help but burst into laughter at Zhong Boyu’s comical expression.
“Your friend is no fun at all. I don’t like him anymore,” Ariel said, tugging on Xu Ke’s ear.
“As long as you like me, it’s enough. No need to like anyone else,” Xu Ke softly replied, allowing Ariel to hold his ear. “Why like him? Just like me.”
“Could you whisper a bit more quietly? Even if I were deaf, I’d hear you with that volume. Pretending not to hear is hard,” Zhong Boyu said, using his fingers to tap his ear. Despite the impolite gesture, his handsome looks only enhanced his charm, making him even more compelling.
Both Xu Ke and Ariel turned their gaze to Zhong Boyu. “Alright, alright, it’s my bad. I’m leaving; you enjoy your sweet world together. But don’t forget to give me what you promised,” Zhong Boyu reminded Xu Ke and, true to his words, mercilessly left the love-sweetened atmosphere.
“What’s with him? Isn’t he wealthy? He owns this island; why does he love money so much?” Ariel asked, tugging on Xu Ke’s collar, a bit confused.
“That’s just how he is, loving money, nothing to do with how much he has. He just likes making money,” Xu Ke explained to Ariel, looking at where Zhong Boyu had exited.
“I see, that’s incredible,” Ariel said, a bit incredulous.
She had never met a person like that, truly an interesting character.
“Baby, your friends are so intriguing. I like them,” Ariel said, smiling brightly.
“No, you can’t like them, only me.” Hearing Ariel’s words, jealousy surged through Xu Ke, like a knocked-over bottle of vinegar. Anyone nearby could sense the sourness. That sourness startled Xu Ke, causing the words to tumble out unconsciously.