Chapter 780: Chapter 780: The Butler Takes Charge

Yao Xingtong’s face lit up with joy, “Mr. Ye, have you really agreed? I’m very grateful to you. I will provide you with compensation equivalent to that of an internationally renowned pianist; you won’t be helping in vain.”

Ye Xuan shook his head, speaking indifferently, “Miss Yao, you’re worrying too much. There’s no need for compensation! I’m not helping you for the money, but rather out of friendship.”

“Mr. Ye, how can this be? I’d feel terrible for asking for your help without providing compensation, that’s like taking advantage of you for nothing! Moreover, I am formally hiring you as my piano accompanist, so you must accept the compensation, which you rightly deserve!”

Yao Xingtong disagreed and insisted without doubt.

“Well, if you insist on giving it to me, fine!” Ye Xuan said nonchalantly, not wanting to dwell on the issue.

“Hehe! Mr. Ye, when are you available to set off? I’d like to make arrangements accordingly.”

Yao Xingtong smiled radiantly, her pretty face like a bud about to bloom, attracting much attention.

“Hmm? Set off, you mean? Are we not doing it here but going to another place?”

Ye Xuan furrowed his brows, asking in confusion.

“Yes! The filming location isn’t in East Sea City; my team has gone to Shangjing, so you’ll need to join me on a trip to Shangjing,” Yao Xingtong explained.

This made Ye Xuan furrow his brows even deeper, shaking his head and outright refusing, “Miss Yao, I’m sorry, but if it involves going to Shangjing, then I must apologize! If it were in East Sea City, I could possibly spare some time to help you. But to go to Shangjing, I don’t think I have the time, and I don’t want to travel away from home.”

“Why? Mr. Ye, didn’t you just agree to help me? Surely one should keep their word,”

Yao Xingtong knitted her brows tightly, saying, “Besides, it won’t take much of your time. The round trip will only take two or three days at most!”

“I’m very sorry, Miss Yao! I don’t want to travel that far; it would disrupt my normal life. Please understand. Of course, if you really want my help, you could bring your team to East Sea City and complete your new work here,” Ye Xuan said.

Upon hearing this, Yao Xingtong didn’t know what to say.

Bring her team to East Sea City? That wasn’t as simple as it sounded! This concerned a whole production line, not something a single team could resolve.

After all, the agency she was signed with, all the preparations made before, as well as the sponsors and the promotion of the new album, were all based in Shangjing! Could all of that really be moved here?

That was impossible!

Just as she was about to plead further, someone else spoke first; it was Liu Ying.

“Big guy, why be so stingy? My sister Xingtong is putting aside her big star attitude to ask you, and you are still being so prideful? It’s just a trip to Shangjing. Is helping her really going to kill you? Don’t you even care about giving me face?”

Ye Xuan helplessly said, “It’s not that I don’t want to help, it’s just that traveling out of town, I really…”

“Does Shangjing have an old flame of yours?” Liu Ying interrupted him.

“Er, no…”

“There you go! You absolutely have to go. Just help her out, the busty girl is begging you!”

Liu Ying’s tone was unquestionable, and then she pursed her red lips, coquettishly said, “Big guy, I’ve never asked you for anything before, you know. If you agree to help her, I can offer you an unexpected reward.”

After speaking, she stuck out her little tongue and licked her red lips in a teasing manner.

Seeing this, Ye Xuan’s eyes widened as he asked with hope, “Reward? What kind of reward would you give me?”

“Whatever kind of reward you want, that’s what it’ll be! Big guy, you know what I mean,” Liu Ying gave Ye Xuan a flirtatious look, full of allure.

“Cough cough… Although I’m not one for trouble and reluctant to travel, being helpful is a fine traditional virtue of Yan Country. Miss Yao, you are so earnest, inviting me multiple times. Then, I suppose I must accompany you to Shangjing and lend you a hand,” Ye Xuan said, clearing his throat and speaking with a sense of righteousness.

“Such a beast in gentleman’s clothing!”

Liu Ying pouted and muttered softly.

Ye Xuan, thick-skinned, pretended not to hear!

“Really? Mr. Ye, you’ve really agreed to help me?” Yao Xingtong said happily.

“Of course, my word is my bond. I never go back on what I say!”

After Ye Xuan said this, he glanced at Liu Ying beside him, hinting at something.

“I get it, I won’t go back on my promise! As long as you’re willing to help Xingtong, I’ll give you a reward,” Liu Ying retorted with a pout.

Yao Xingtong covered her mouth and chuckled, expressing her gratitude to Ye Xuan, “Mr. Ye, I truly appreciate your help, it’s a huge favor!”

“Sister Xingtong, I’ve also helped you, and it’s going to cost me quite a lot. Aren’t you going to thank me?” Liu Ying said discontentedly.

“Hee hee! Sister Liu Ying, I recognize your contribution, and thank you too!”

Yao Xingtong giggled, equally expressing her thanks to Liu Ying.

Ye Xuan said, “Miss Yao, if you want to go to Shangjing, it won’t be possible in the next couple of days. I’ve still got some things to deal with. It’ll have to wait another two or three days!”

“That’s no problem. Mr. Ye, just call me after you’ve sorted out your affairs.”

Yao Xingtong said politely, since she still had a few more days to stay in East Sea City.

Afterward, the three of them had tea for half an hour at the Yi Fu Tea House, then got up to leave the place, ready to go their separate ways.

“Xingtong, I’ll hang out with Ye Xuan a bit more, you go ahead if you’ve got nothing else,” Liu Ying said to Yao Xingtong with a smile at the door of the tea house.

“Sure! I’ll head back first then. Sister Liu Ying, you guys have fun.”

Yao Xingtong nodded, knowing full well that Liu Ying was making up an excuse to send her away, and naturally didn’t want to stick around like a third wheel.

After saying goodbye to the two, Yao Xingtong got into her driver’s car and headed for the hotel.

Seeing Yao Xingtong’s car drive off, Liu Ying turned to face Ye Xuan with a beaming smile, “Ye Xuan, now it’s just us two, and my chance has finally come.”

Hm? At her words, Ye Xuan grew wary, furrowing his brow, “What exactly do you have in mind?”

His intuition told him that this girl probably had something devious in mind and wasn’t harboring good intentions!

Liu Ying didn’t speak, instead, she clasped her hands in front of her chest, leaning her upper body forward slightly, tilting her delicate and captivating face upward, giving Ye Xuan a seductive look with her enchanting eyes. Her suggestive glance was like that of a predator eyeing its prey!

Prey?

The thought brought a peculiar feeling to Ye Xuan’s heart.

Being eyed by a woman of extreme charm and considered prey, why did the situation feel so odd? It was as if he should be the lecherous one, yet the tables were turned!

But hell, I’m a man, what’s there to be afraid of? Even if she took liberties with me, I’d be the one coming out on top.

With that thought, Ye Xuan confidently met Liu Ying’s gaze!

“Giggle! Big guy, you seem a little scared of me, huh? But honestly, I’d love to devour you first, then take you back to serve as my chief male servant!”

At that moment, Liu Ying started to speak, with her words ever so shocking.