A Fateful Encounter

Mu Zhixiao amusedly kept his eyes on the young woman who walked off to the stage, Confidently choosing a pop music.

Her body swayed with the beats of the music as her melodious voice drifted toward his ears.

He arrived in Beijing to find some inspiration for his next release. It wasn't a waste after all. He slowly sipped the wine from the glass, his lips curving into a smile.

A man just as charming as him although with a bubblier vibe took the seat by him. His ear studs and tattoos gave off the vibe of a lady killer, which undeniably he was.

“One Bacardi 151.” He gestured to the bartender.

“Hey, aunty called me more than 15 times. Why aren’t you picking up her calls?” He said checking another incoming call from the same contact.

“What did you say to her?” Zhixiao asked not taking off his gaze from the stage.

“The usual, you are busy with your new script. But seriously you can handle the business and follow your own passion at the same time. Can’t you? Especially now that you have made such a strong foundation in the industry.” Si Baichan sighed, shaking his head.

He was tired, always pacifying Zhixiao’s mom in his stead. Both were equally stubborn.

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Ni Ruoxi wandered in the dimly lit streets while trying to reach her antisocial friend. Just when after 10 missed calls she finally picked up the call her phone’s battery died.

“Great!” She cursed in frustration.

To not go back in a sour mood at least not on the exact day she got into the top fashion school in the capital.

Hence here she was enjoying herself alone in the karaoke.

She felt her sour mood gradually brighten up with the loud music. After a few songs she finally felt every hint of earlier unhappiness fade away.

She put down the mic and approached the bartender.

“New in the town?” The bartender asked with a friendly smile.

“Well yeah. Suggest me a good drink.” Ruoxi said, eying the wine rack.

She has tried a few drinks previously but nothing too strong. Should she trust an unknown person too much? But anyways it’s not like she can’t hold her liquor and this bar is quite well reputed among youngsters. So it can be considered pretty safe.

“May I?”

Ruoxi furrowed her brows from the sudden interruption.

She scrutinized the guy in front of her. The charming guy in front of her had a hint of smile on the lips that didn’t quite reach his eyes. Despite his casual demeanor she could sense a coldness from him.

‘Just perfect for my project.’ She thought to herself.

“Sure, I wouldn’t mind this favour.” She responded with a grin.

“You can try B52 if you have a sweet tooth, Paloma or Margarita if you prefer spicy drinks, I hope you don’t get drunk easily right?”

“Will you customise your recommendation if I do?” Ruoxi asked with a chuckle, humour evident in her eyes.

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