At this moment, an entertainment reporter who had struggled to approach Director Luo raised his microphone and blurted out a question he had been holding back: “Director Luo, are you aware of today’s breaking kept lover rumors? What do you want to say about the matter of you and Director Xia simultaneously being involved with a college student?”
Luo Zhao’s forward steps suddenly stopped as he slowly turned his head and stared at the reporter.
The entertainment reporter was instantly terrified, and the surrounding official media fell silent, secretly cursing the young reporter’s lack of discretion.
Director Luo was not an entertainment celebrity. Even if his conduct was problematic, it would be investigated by the disciplinary committee. Wasn’t this question extremely disrespectful?
The National Weekly reporter quickly tried to smooth things over: “Director Luo certainly doesn’t know the situation. Young people these days like to create sensations and seek attention…”
“That is my son,” Luo Zhao coldly interrupted.
The National Weekly reporter, quick to react, was about to continue when he suddenly realized what Director Luo had just said, crying out in shock.
After a moment of silence, the media erupted. Luo Zhao pulled out his wallet and threw it in front of the entertainment reporter, angrily denouncing: “Spreading baseless rumors! Before regulating grassroots levels, the most urgent task is to rectify these unbridled news media!”
The wallet fell open, revealing a photo of a handsome young man with his hands on Luo Zhao and his wife’s shoulders, smiling brightly at the camera – none other than the recent controversial Luo Mingbai.
Everyone knew that Luo’s wife, Jiang Yujia, had been in a coma for nearly a year, so this photo definitely wasn’t recently taken – which proved that Luo Mingbai was indeed Luo Zhao’s son!
Considering all the previous rumors, the reporters were first stunned, then immediately exploded with excitement.
After speaking, Luo Zhao left surrounded by bodyguards, with Dai Yu quickly picking up his wallet and following. Although the media desperately wanted more information, given the director’s angry declaration about rectifying “unbridled media,” no one dared to provoke him further.
The news quickly spread, creating massive waves.
When the news was broadcast, it caused an unprecedented sensation. Many friends came to inquire about the situation.
By the time Luo Yingbai finished reading the news, Xia Xianning’s car was already halfway there.
Only Luo Zhan’s direct disciples and his own son truly understood his power. The two didn’t even bother to greet Xia Zheng and quickly evacuated from the film set.
The details had been clearly reported, and Luo Yingbai read and muttered while Xia Xianning drove, also feeling utterly speechless.
“…How ridiculous,” he finally said.
Luo Yingbai threw his phone onto the back seat.
Xia Xianning said, “The food I prepared is in the thermal container and definitely hasn’t gone cold. Your stomach isn’t good, so eat first.”
“Eat? How can I possibly have an appetite right now!!!”
Luo Yingbai’s voice trembled, “Those damn reporters, I won’t let them off! I’ll curse them! It’s too much! If they want to spread rumors, go ahead, I wouldn’t even resist, but why did they have to include photos of me playing a male companion, photos of me exposing my chest, photos of me bullying you! Argh!!!”
Xia Xianning: “…” He sighed and reached out to pat Luo Yingbai’s head gently, saying softly, “Don’t be afraid. Want to go stay somewhere else for a few days?”
“Are we going to a hotel?” Luo Yingbai asked, “That’s exactly what I was thinking. I’ll wait until my dad calms down before seeing him.”
When Xia Xianning first spoke, his intentions were pure.
But when Luo Yingbai mentioned the hotel, he recalled the time before they had defined their relationship, when they had booked a room to catch the bone monster woman. He had thought he made a terrible mistake, feeling both pain and regret, believing he would definitely break up with Luo Yingbai.
“Xianning?” Luo Yingbai asked curiously, “Why are you blushing? Are you scared too?”
“Ah… yes, yes!” Xia Xianning responded reflexively.
Luo Yingbai said, “I’m fine with going out, but we must first go home to find some materials. Hurry up and drive, we can’t run into my dad.”
Xia Xianning laughed and suddenly stopped the car.
Luo Yingbai: “What are you laughing at?”
His hand was still on Luo Yingbai’s head. After Luo Yingbai spoke, he applied force, cupping the back of Luo Yingbai’s head and kissing him firmly.
He released him before Luo Yingbai could react, saying, “Being a driver comes with a fee.”
Luo Yingbai touched the spot where he was kissed: “Xianning, you…”
Xia Xianning: “Hmm?”
Luo Yingbai unbuckled his seatbelt and lunged forward, cupping Xia Xianning’s face and kissing him several times. While rebuckling his seatbelt, he said, “You should’ve said so earlier! Now I’ll give you more motivation. Are you full of energy now? Drive quickly, hurry!”
Xia Xianning: “…”
The car quickly sped down the empty road.
Thanks to Xia Xianning’s “full energy,” they arrived home before anyone else. Luo Yingbai rushed into his room, searching for the things he needed and directing Xia Xianning to pack clothes for their escape.
While their hands were busy, they discussed the plan to capture Yue Huan based on their known clues.
Xia Xianning fed him another piece: “Stop being picky, have something to eat first.”
Luo Yingbai sighed: “Ah, I don’t know why, but recently everything I eat feels disgusting. Probably because the food is poor and I’ve lost my appetite.”
Xia Xianning expressionlessly interrupted him: “Feeling disgusted by everything could also mean you’re pregnant.”
Luo Yingbai rolled his eyes and immediately said: “The only person who’s slept with me recently is you. If I’m pregnant with your child, you have to take responsibility!”
Xia Xianning couldn’t help but recall those highly brainwashing little yellow texts.
Luo Yingbai, who had recently watched many female lead dialogues, was quite pleased. But with no time to celebrate, he quickly packed things up and said: “There are still a few books I haven’t found. Let’s go quickly.”
His bedroom was on the third floor. After walking down a few steps, he was suddenly grabbed by Xia Xianning.
Luo Yingbai: “Huh?”
“You’re done for!
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Xia Xianning pushed him out, quickly saying, “Hurry up, I hear a car parking in the yard!”
Luo Yingbai didn’t say a word, grabbed Xia Xianning’s hand and ran: “There’s a barrier in front, let’s go through the back door!”
He ran while muttering: “It’s over, I’m done for. My dad is definitely going to beat me to death!”
Luo Yingbai could almost imagine how angry Luo Xiao would be after having his new world’s door opened. The best strategy now was to retreat, avoid the sharp edge. He ran downstairs in a panic, suddenly hearing the sound of the front door opening.
Luo Yingbai turned and ran back.
Xia Xianning was also infected by Luo Yingbai’s nervousness. The two who had just been strategizing now looked like middle school students who had just committed a big mistake. Xia Xianning followed Luo Yingbai.
Luo Yingbai rushed to his bedroom door, pushed it open, thought for a moment, then ran to the bed and covered himself with a blanket: “Your car is outside, my dad definitely knows someone is home. It’ll be worth all the love I’ve shown you.”
Xia Xianning looked at Luo Yingbai’s brainless actions and rubbed his forehead, unable to hold back his sarcasm: “Are you treating the teacher like an idiot or me like a superhero? This is impossible to hide! Get down!
