Dreaming With My Dragon Lover - Chapter 152

When the group of the people has left the club, Yuan Ge and Rong Qiuchen return to the hall and find that Nomi is still waiting outside in agony. Perhaps because he has been waiting too long, he is looking a bit dazed like a statue.

Yuan Ge feels slightly apologetic to him, “Mate, why didn’t you come in? Arthur Guan was in quite a good mood tonight.”

“Social class is something you are born into, not so easy to cross. I’m just a small businessman and don’t have what it takes to befriend those tycoons. Besides, I’m quite clumsy with words. It would be a tough ask for me to interact with that bunch of people!”

Yuan Ge suddenly remembers why Nomi had asked to meet him here today. He had promised to help him out before he went into that private room, but after what happened in the room, he had completely forgotten about Nomi’s request and had done nothing about it. Now he is feeling even worse and his face has turned redder, “I’m sorry, Nomi. I’ve had too much to drink and forgot to mention your business to Arthur Guan.”

But Nomi waves his hands and puts on a forgiving smile, “No problem. It’s only natural not to be able to bring in such topics on this sort of occasions. In business, one can’t take things too personally. Don’t worry too much about it.”

However, Rong Qiuchen interrupts unexpectedly on the side, “I have pleaded the case on Brother Nomi’s behalf, and Master Guan has agreed to this favour and asked you to see his Chief Assistant Liu Sang to arrange the details.”

“When did this happen …” Yuan Ge must have been so drunk and confused that he didn’t even know when Rong Qiuchen had approached Arthur Guan to settle this matter,  “Chenchen, what a cunning little fellow you are! As they say, still waters run deep!”

Nomi is overjoyed to hear this news. Having gone through so much trouble to get to this point today, he didn’t expect to achieve his goal at all, so he can’t help but thank Rong Qiuchen wholeheartedly.

Together, the two men help Yuan Ge to the car. Nomi asks for their address and volunteers to be the driver to take them home on the grounds that he hasn’t been drinking.

“You two have done me a great favour by being so helpful to my business. If you need anything in the future, just ask!”

Sending away the elated Nomi, Yuan Ge took a shower to wash away the stench of alcohol and his hazy mind finally became a little clearer.

He looks at Rong Qiuchen in the eyes and thanks him solemnly, “I really have to thank you for what happened tonight. Actually, you are much more mature than you look …”

Yuan Ge’s cheeks are slightly flushed and his eyes look very sensual. It is hard to tell whether it is because he is still a little drunk, or because he is feeling grateful. Rong Qiuchen looks at him with a faint smile, “Gege, there is no need to say ‘thank you’ between us. I didn’t expect that after the world has changed so much, what remains the same is that the powerful still can bully others and the actors still have to sell their smiles.”

Yuan Ge echoes his sentiment, “Alas, such is the entertainment industry. I’m afraid the way it works in showbiz has never changed over the centuries.” Recalling all the details of tonight’s events, he can’t help but ask, “What made you think of coming to my rescue in the private room?”

“I was chatting with Brother Nomi outside. He talked about your new play and seemed to be looking forward to it. However, when I heard him cite many powerful people involved, I was worried that these people would make things difficult for you.”

“No wonder you can even name all those people in this room! But there’s one thing I don’t quite understand. If you couldn’t stand them bullying and humiliating me, why did you take it upon yourself to sing and dance for them? If I couldn’t take the humiliation, how could you?”

Sensing the sincerity in Yuan Ge’s question and his awareness of his sacrifices, Rong Qiuchen explains with pleasure, “It’s not the same. Gege is my master. If you defy Master Guan from the start and are forced into submission, I am afraid that Master Guan and his men will look down on you and you will find it difficult to gain their respect again. I’m only your attendant, so when I sing and dance on your behalf, it will not make you lose dignity. After all, a servant who pleases all the masters is also making his own master look good. I only hope that what I have done tonight has not disgraced you.”

“What are you talking about! I forbid you to think like that in future! I’ve told you, I’m not your master or your childe, and you’re not an attendant or a servant, we’re, uh… good friends, good buddies, and we are equals. You should not suffer the grievances that I cannot suffer! In the future, if we come across a situation like tonight again, let’s teach them a hard lesson!”

Seeing Yuan Ge’s sincere and drunken look, Rong Qiuchen cooperatively tightens his own cuffs and belt and says with a smile, “As you wish! Since Gege has so commanded, let’s do so in the future!”

Yuan Ge assumes a boxing stance and swings a few very powerful punches in the air, and the two look at each other and burst into laughter.

Mentioning tonight’s party, the conversation inevitably turns to Nomi. Yuan Ge asks with some uneasiness, “You two had been chatting for a long time in the hall, but you didn’t mention the Qing Dynasty or talk about anything unusual, did you? This old school mate of mine looks naive and honest, but…”

“But he is a man of deep thoughts.” Rong Qiuchen quickly speaks out what Yuan Ge was about to say. Seeing his expression grow more and more surprised as he looks at himself, he can’t resist the urge to tease again, “Don’t worry, Gege. I did not mention anything from the previous dynasty. He and I only talked about how colourful Gege’s collection was.”

“Collection?” Yuan Ge looks at Rong Qiuchen’s teasing smile and instantly remembers those discs in his home cinema room.. Recalling that embarrassing scene, he jumps up and pretends to punch him.