Speak Money Not Love with the Master - Chapter 7

The previously bright expression on Ye Wei’s face, turned dark the next moment. Her slender fingers traced along the edges of the teacup. Thin film of water droplets soon formed on her finger pads from the condensed heat.

She kept circling her fingertips on the edge, and, in the end, poured him more tea.

After refilling the tea cup a couple more times, the boulder; Master Luo, finally got up. Ye Wei’s previously drooping eyes lit up and she stood up as well. Then, he turned around. His large hand took a firm hold of her waist and straightforwardly brought her into his arms.

F*ck, you’re not leaving?

He opened his mouth. A deep and low voice reverberated from above her head. “Don’t you think you should take a bath?”

He looked at her body fully covered in sweat in distaste. The corners of Ye Wei’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch slightly at this, as she lifted her small, beautiful smiling face at him.

“Get going.” The large palms on her flimsy, thin back pushed her towards the direction of the bathroom. Then, at the entrance of the bedroom, he came to a halt. Black pupils as dark as an abyss exuded a chill which nearly caused her teeth to chatter. “Did you turn your bed into a nest?” As he said this, he walked towards the exit.

“Oh, you’re leaving?”

“Don’t go. Are you really not staying? Hey hey! What did you mean by what you just said? Take care on your way out!”

Ye Wei looked at the man’s figure from behind. The sound of the door closing, followed. Then, she erupted into laughter. The more she laughed, the more she felt refreshed. It had been so long since she felt so rejuvenated.

This Luo Chengyu was really a serious germophobe. An untidied bed with several clothes thrown onto it, was all that was enough to repulse him? According to this master’s character, he would not set one foot into her space anymore. This is great, really great! Don’t even think about wanting to come again. There’s no room here for you.

Yang Lin had thought he would have to camp in the car for the night, yet didn’t expect Chief Luo to suddenly return.

Luo Chengyu entered the car, a thick, ghastly chill seemed to be seeping out from his entire body. Yang Lin sat in the driver’s seat, not daring to say so much as a single word. He smoothly, cautiously started the luxurious Bentley, and unhurriedly drove away from the old-fashioned neighborhood.

Upon returning home, Luo Chengyu laid eyes on the spotless, orderly arranged, well-organized furnishings, at which he finally let out a sigh of relief.

After heaving a sigh, his entire being felt so much better. Butler Li has been serving the Luo Family for 10 years. Reading a person’s expression was a skill that he has long learned and perfected. After failing to understand what was going on, he glanced towards Yang Lin. Yang Lin just shook his head in silence.

The butler’s hands began to sweat from the anxiety. It was hard to fathom Luo Chengyu’s mood. Perhaps it was a matter during work that got him down in low spirits? He passively followed Luo Chengyu from behind as he returned to his bedroom. The butler stood humbly at the side and received his jacket and suit.

Luo Chengyu was unbuttoning his shirt when he suddenly hunched over. Slender fingertips twirled around a single 5-6 centimeter strand of long hair. He stared at this strand of hair for what felt like half a day, and then turned around, placing it onto the butler’s hands. The butler’s forehead instantly broke out in cold sweat.

Ten or so minutes later, the butler came down and furiously scolded the servants in charge of the chores. No one should even think about getting a single cent for this month’s salary.

“Yang Lin, what on earth happened?”

“I don’t know.” Yang Lin really didn’t know. Besides, this was concerning Chief Luo’s private life! He couldn’t make conjectures or even conveniently talk about it with others.

“Did he not say anything?”

Yang Lin nodded: “Not a word.”

Butler Li gouged out the eyes of the several people standing at the sides. “How many times have I said that not even a single strand is allowed?!” (T/N: lmao, not literally i believe)

In this mansion, not a single strand of hair or even half a speck of dust must be seen. In return for the large salary, they must take care of this to the end.   

Although Chief Luo was meticulously demanding, he was very generous. Who would want to lose this job? Butler Li certainly didn’t. He planned to work in the Luo’s mansion until retirement and spend his later years with the pension.

“You guys must be more careful in the future. One more mistake and you will be thrown out, no buts.”

After Luo Chengyu left, Ye Wei lay on the couch, continuing to look at the script. It was 5 o’clock in the early morning. She has yet to take a bath. She got into bed after simply washing her face and brushing her teeth.

She was in deep sleep when the phone began to ring nonstop. With her eyes still closed, she grabbed it and cursed.

Then, she threw the phone to the side and grabbed her blankets to continue sleeping. 

She doesn’t want to answer Xu Zhi’ang’s call. What kind of matter would he have with her? He’s just too idle; nothing important to say.

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One week later, Ye Wei wore an exquisite dress to participate in the celebrity, Fang Jun’s engagement dinner. Her fiance; the wealthy Shao DiYu, was in the real estate business. The original purpose was to connect the two family businesses. Later on, the two individual’s feelings for one another became closer. Fang Jun had personally called and invited Ye Wei to the engagement feast, so it was natural that she would go.

Fang Lin loved to play, joke and mix with people in the entertainment industry, so at this engagement banquet, many dazzling stars had gathered.

Fang He caught sight of Ye Wei who came in majestically late, and commented, “Can’t you come in a little earlier, for once?”

“Aside from you, who would care whether I come in a little earlier or later?”

“How’s memorizing the script coming along?”

“Not bad, lately I’m always calling and disturbing Supervisor Li. I reckon he’ll go mad after a few more calls.

Fan He laughed, “Since you’re taking this work seriously, of course he has to be happy.” She suddenly said mysteriously, “I bet you couldn’t guess that that Master also came.” 

Startled, Ye Wei followed Fan He’s gaze over to Luo Chengyu. The man beside him was Fang Jun’s fiance, Di Yu.

“The Di and Luo Family have dealings with each other, since they are both figures in the business circle. It’s such an important day, so the Luo’s will definitely give them some face.”

Ye Wei had thought she would run into him, only once <The Seamen>’s shooting was over. She did not expect their next meeting to take place after just a week. This was truly what the phrase, all roads lead to Rome, meant. Roads are narrow. If you didn’t look up, you’d still see him even if you looked down. After leaving last time, it was not only with an aura of unfulfilled desire, but also anger, her chaotic home being the cause. Afterwards, he did not contact her again. Yet, she did not expect they would run into one another again. 

“In a moment, let’s go and say our greetings.”

“What greetings? What should I tell him? ‘There’s a sex scandal between your little brother and me, why don’t you teach him a lesson’?”

Fan He’s widened. “Do you want to die or something?”

“Oh, I’m not sick of life just yet.”

“Yuan Lu and Kang Ze have also come. A moment ago, I saw them go talk to Luo Chengyu.” Fan He took two cups of wine from the waiter’s tray and handed one to her. “Let’s go.”