Lou Yuming's palm slid down Song Xi's waist, finally settling on her hip.
He held her openly, without reservation.
In a way, it felt like a declaration of ownership against the covetous gazes surrounding them.
"Mr. Ye."
His previous female companion was Anna, but now he had a more beautiful one.
Aside from casting extra glances at Song Xi's face, no one dared to gossip.
Men were like that, it was normal.
Ye Sen's gaze was direct. "I heard Feng Hai is considering developing new properties. If Mr. Lou needs assistance, the Ye family can offer our full support."
Lou Yuming didn't reply, his fingers caressing the woman's exquisitely smooth waist, his attention somewhat elsewhere.
After a moment, he said at a leisurely pace, "We're not lacking at the moment."
"What a pity, then."
Ye Sen's peripheral vision naturally swept over Song Xi's pure face.
Lou Yuming said lightly, "However, we plan to open a film and television company in the latter half of the year. If Mr. Ye is interested, you can join us."
A film and television company?
Song Xi was surprised.
"Of course."
Ye Sen's thinking speed was not as cautious as Lou Yuming had imagined. Lou Yuming looked at him with a slightly meaningful gaze. The other man smiled faintly, as warm and approachable as a spring breeze.
They chatted for a couple more sentences, and Ye Sen left due to other matters.
Before leaving, he glanced at Song Xi again, which made Song Xi feel a bit strange.
Did they know each other?
"What are you looking at?"
Lou Yuming pinched her waist as a form of gentle punishment.
Song Xi suddenly blurted out, "He did that on purpose, didn't he?"
Lou Yuming raised an eyebrow. "In what way?"
Song Xi looked at his playful eyes and dared not speak further.
"Continue," he squeezed her waist, forcing her to explain.
Song Xi lacked confidence. "He never intended to discuss properties. His real goal was the film and television company."
This time, it was Lou Yuming's turn to be surprised. She could detect such a business maneuver so quickly; he had underestimated her.
However, he did have thoughts of cooperating with the Ye family, so he wasn't overly concerned.
But to go through such elaborate efforts, beating around the bush, all for a film and television company, it truly wasn't worth it.
It seemed this Ye Sen had other intentions.
Meanwhile.
Ye Sen headed to the second floor.
"Big Brother."
Ye Sen glanced into the room. "Where's Xiao Tian?"
Ye Hai replied, "He got drunk after just one sip of wine. This kid is still the same as always."
Ye Sen nodded slightly. "It's good he slept early. Young people need to take care of their health."
Ye Hai was curious. "Big Brother, what were you talking about with Lou Yuming just now?"
Ye Sen looked at him. "It's all because of you. I saw you were quite close to that lady earlier. I was just checking things out for you. She's quite attractive, but it'll be difficult to get her since Lou Yuming has his eye on her."
Ye Hai, who had spent years surviving in dangerous environments, blushed for the first time.
He stammered, "Big Brother, don't… don't talk nonsense. I went on behalf of Xiao Tian."
"Xiao Tian?" Ye Sen's expression instantly turned serious.
After Ye Hai explained everything, Ye Sen's face became even more grim than before.
"That woman is quite clever. Filming with Xiao Tian, and she's good to him…"
"No!" Ye Sen stated decisively, commanding, "Make them cut off contact immediately!"
"But Xiao Tian…"
"Don't you know Xiao Tian's physical condition?" Ye Sen gazed down at the couple below with icy eyes. "To establish a connection with Lou Yuming in such a short time, this woman is no simple character."
"When does his current drama wrap up?"
"At the end of this month."
Ye Sen spoke coldly, "From now on, you must inform me of all of Xiao Tian's arrangements! After this drama finishes, let him rest for a while, and don't let him see this woman again."
Ye Hai cast a somber gaze toward Song Xi, his eyebrows furrowed. "...Yes."
A moment later, Anna returned.
Her eyes were red, clearly having been crying.
Seeing Lou Yuming and Song Xi still intertwined, she clenched her fists silently.
Ye Sen's wife comforted her, looking at Song Xi as if she were a homewrecker. She said, "Nana, don't worry, I'll help you."
Anna nodded. "Thank you, Yan Yan."
The banquet reached its final segment, with the newlyweds taking the stage to give their speeches.
Ye Sen walked up, holding his wife's hand.
"First, thank you all for gracing us with your presence…"
Song Xi was engrossed in listening from below when a hand suddenly slipped skillfully through the cutout of her back and reached inside.