After the Secrets of the Passerby Were Leaked, He Was Cherished by the Entire Family of Antagonists

Chapter 58

Huo Ze’s laughter was abrupt and loud, and almost instantly, everyone’s gaze gathered on him.

Ye Leyao, who had been holding back his laughter, turned around with a hint of alarm upon hearing Huo Ze laugh.

[Third Brother, what are you laughing at?]

[In this atmosphere, in this setting, is it really okay to just laugh out loud?!]

Not only Ye Leyao, but the entire Huo family also turned their attention to Huo Ze.

Being stared at by so many people at once, Huo Ze felt his scalp tingle.

Especially since he caught a glimpse of Chu Cheng looking over as well.

Huo Ze was utterly panicked.

In a split second, he suddenly reacted and handed his phone to Huo Yan beside him: “Second Brother, look, hahahahahaha, they’re having a celebration party, but they’re smearing cake on each other’s faces! It’s hilarious, hahahahaha—”

Huo Yan: “......”

Is something so ordinary and mundane really worth laughing at so loudly?

Huo Yan’s temple veins twitched, but now wasn’t the time to undermine Huo Ze, so he could only display his masterful acting skills: “Hahaha, it is pretty funny.”

Mama Huo also quickly spoke to smooth things over: “Let me see.”

Huo Ze hurriedly handed over his completely dark phone.

Mama Huo took the phone and chuckled softly: “Looks like everyone has been too tired lately; today’s a good opportunity to relax and have some fun.”

Huo Ze forced a laugh: “Isn’t it? They’ve been looking forward to tonight for a long time...”

Then, she spoke in a voice only their table could hear, gritting her teeth: “If you can’t hold back your laughter, then next time, don’t come along with us.”

The most important quality of a bystander is to suppress laughter!

How has Huo Ze still not mastered this?

Huo Yan murmured: “You should just go to your team’s celebration party.”

They almost got caught!

Papa Huo also gave him a reproachful look: “Good thing you reacted quickly this time!”

Otherwise—

It really would have been hard to explain!

There absolutely can’t be a next time.

Huo Ze: “...”

Huo Ze felt bitter inside; it was his first time being on-site as a bystander, so he had no experience!

Once he gets the hang of it, he’s sure he can hold back.

Mama Huo returned the phone to Huo Ze, her face clearly showing two words: Don’t believe.

The others didn’t believe it either, but now wasn’t the time to pursue it.

As long as they could move on from this incident!

Ye Leyao finally let out a sigh of relief.

[So it was a celebration party, huh? You scared me; I thought Third Brother knew about the entanglement between those three.]

Ye Leyao didn’t pay much attention, withdrawing his gaze to look at the three people in front of him.

Meng Yue’s attention was entirely focused on Chu Cheng. Even if there were people cheering for a fight nearby, he wouldn’t turn his head. Especially since, just a second ago, Chu Cheng had asked him who he was with a puzzled expression.

Though it was just a few words, they were 100% damaging to Meng Yue.

Meng Yue stood there in a daze, his face filled with disappointment and hurt, and his eyes were slightly red.@@@@

Ran Jing, like Meng Yue, had his attention on Chu Cheng.

Especially after hearing Chu Cheng’s “Who are you?” he even held his breath, pausing his hand that was wiping off wine stains. He didn’t know whether to toss the tissue or keep holding it, and he didn’t dare to glance at Meng Yue’s expression.

No one understood Meng Yue’s deep feelings for Chu Cheng better than Ran Jing, who had been by Meng Yue’s side for six months.

Ran Jing initially thought that Meng Yue and Chu Cheng had broken up reluctantly, which is why Meng Yue still pined for Chu Cheng.

But given the current situation, that clearly wasn’t the case!

Even if it were an amicable breakup, how could a couple not recognize each other afterward?

Unless Chu Cheng was the ultimate scumbag.

But before, Ran Jing had followed Chu Cheng’s overseas social media accounts to better learn and imitate his persona...

Chu Cheng didn’t seem like a scumbag.

Could it be—

A bold guess formed in Ran Jing’s mind, and his eyes widened in shock.

If Ye Leyao knew what Ran Jing was thinking, he would immediately confirm Ran Jing’s suspicion.

Yes, that’s right.

Just as Ran Jing guessed, Chu Cheng had never been with Meng Yue at all!

No one knew why Meng Yue had fallen so deeply for Chu Cheng.

At this point, Ye Leyao was also curious and couldn’t help but glance down and quickly browse his notes.

Then, Ye Leyao almost burst out laughing—

[Unrequited love?!]

[No way, Meng Yue, you’ve even kept a stand-in, and now you’re telling me it’s pure love?]

Ye Leyao found it unbelievable.

Qin Yao also found it unbelievable.

It couldn’t be just a simple, unrequited love; there must be other reasons.

Ye Leyao also felt there were other reasons, but he couldn’t remember them right away. He wanted to check his notes but didn’t want to do it in front of so many people.

So he had to temporarily suppress his curiosity and look up at Chu Cheng.

The calmest person in the room was also Chu Cheng.

After hearing Huo Ze’s exaggerated laughter, he not only glanced back at Huo Ze, but his gaze also swept over the others in turn. Then, with genuine surprise, he waved at Huo Jing: “Brother Jing! You’re here too!”

Huo Jing could only act as if he had just noticed Chu Cheng, saying with surprise, “What a coincidence, Chu Cheng, when did you come back to the country?”

Huo Yan whispered his complaint: “Bro, your laugh is a bit too fake.”

Ye Leyao, on the other hand, reached out and pinched his thigh hard:

[Oh my god, so Chu Cheng can recognize my big brother at a glance, but he can’t even recognize Meng Yue, huh?!]

Ye Leyao almost burst into laughter. After trying hard to hold it back, he turned to appreciate Meng Yue’s expression.

Sure enough, Meng Yue’s face had turned completely dark.

He stared blankly at Chu Cheng, his body even swaying a bit, clearly shaken by Chu Cheng’s greeting.

Ran Jing, standing beside him, was startled since the man in front of him was still his boss, and he couldn’t pretend not to see it anymore. He quickly stood up to support Meng Yue and asked in a low voice, “Are you okay?”

Because of Meng Yue’s mobility issues, Ran Jing occasionally acted as a human crutch.

There was no choice; after all, this job paid very well, and it was something he was expected to do.

Since he was used to it, Ran Jing didn’t think anything was wrong with his position holding Meng Yue.

But Meng Yue, suddenly reacting strongly, directly shook off Ran Jing’s hand and shouted sharply, “Don’t touch me!”

Ran Jing quickly raised his hands and stepped back.

Then he gritted his teeth inwardly; oh no, he forgot the old flame was still here!

Is he going to get his pay docked again?

Ran Jing was really nervous.

Although Chu Cheng was greeting Huo Jing, his peripheral vision had been paying attention to this side.

Seeing Meng Yue directly brush off Ran Jing, he frowned slightly, quickly turned around, gently patted Ran Jing on the shoulder, and asked softly, “Are you okay?”

Silence.

Utter silence.

Ye Leyao was about to burst into laughter.

[The same words spoken by different people, yet the concern isn’t for the same person!]

[Hahahahahahahaha, I can’t take it anymore!]

[In Chu Cheng’s eyes, there is simply no such person as Meng Yue! None at all!]

[His attention is entirely on Ran Jing, hahahaha, help—I’m struggling so hard not to laugh, can someone please save me?!]

Not only was Ye Leyao struggling not to laugh, but the entire Huo family beside him also found it difficult.

Before coming to the bar today, knowing some of the backstory, they had guessed how things might unfold.

But they never expected that the white moonlight Meng Yue had been longing for all these years wouldn’t recognize him and would even ask who he was.

Chu Cheng had recognized Huo Jing!

Meng Yue, what’s going on with you?

Qin Yao and the Huo family were equally startled.

Had Meng Yue discovered it so quickly?

Chu Cheng was still standing in front of the Huo family, so they suppressed their curiosity and refrained from looking over.

Qin Yao, on the other hand, had no such reservations. The moment Ye Leyao’s words dropped, he looked straight at Meng Yue across from him.

If Meng Yue’s face was clouded before, it was now a full-blown storm.

Ran Jing was utterly confused.

What was going on?

Everything was fine just a second ago; why the sudden change?

Having been by Meng Yue’s side for six months, Ran Jing truly found his boss’s mood swings hard to handle.

But what else could he do?

Ran Jing put on a light smile and asked softly, “What’s wrong?”

Meng Yue said in a deep voice, “Get the driver to take you home!”

Ye Leyao’s eyes widened.

[Is he actually kicking him out?]

[Tsk tsk, Meng Yue, look at your temper!]

Ran Jing didn’t say much more.

He couldn’t wait to leave; as soon as he heard this, he stood up, waved at Ye Leyao, and quickly walked out of the bar.

Ye Leyao wanted to chase after him, but Qin Yao grabbed his wrist.

Qin Yao said softly, “The Meng family’s driver is outside.”

He meant to tell Ye Leyao not to worry.

Ye Leyao knew there was nothing to worry about.

[I just think Ran Jing left a bit too quickly!]

[He didn’t even give Chu Cheng a chance to look at him one last time!]

Ye Leyao sighed inwardly.

Qin Yao found it amusing but didn’t say anything.

The Huo family at the other table overheard Ye Leyao’s words and felt a bit disappointed.

No way, was tonight’s drama ending already?!

That was such a letdown!

Just then, Ye Leyao’s voice suddenly rang out:

[Wow, Mr. Qin’s hand is so warm; it feels really nice.]

Huo Yan’s jaw tightened instinctively, almost unable to resist turning his head.

Mama Huo choked on her drink.

Ye Leyao, could you not switch topics so quickly?!

And why are you holding Qin Yao’s hand again?!

Qin Yao was stunned, too.

He had just grabbed Ye Leyao’s wrist on instinct...

Hearing Ye Leyao’s comment, he felt his palm heat up and quickly let go as if he’d been scalded.

Ye Leyao looked down at his hand, puzzled.

[Huh? Shouldn’t he keep holding on like last time? Why did he let go?]

Qin Yao: “...”

Huo Yan covered his face with his hand.

Huo Ze was speechless but also curious—what last time? When did they hold hands before?

And Ye Leyao, didn’t all those novels you read teach you anything?

Are hands something you can just grab freely?!

Huo Ze gritted his teeth, struggling to maintain his composure.

Thankfully, Chu Cheng was still chatting with Huo Jing and didn’t notice the change in everyone’s expressions.

However, when he turned around and saw that Ran Jing was no longer there, Chu Cheng froze for a moment.

Ye Leyao, who was always keeping an eye on Chu Cheng, smiled as soon as he noticed.

[Great, he’s realized Ran Jing isn’t here. As expected, he’s so concerned about him—love at first sight!]

The Huo family could also sense the sudden dip in Chu Cheng’s mood.

So, they stopped engaging him in conversation, giving him a chance to mingle with his other friends.

Chu Cheng nodded and walked toward Qin Yao’s table.

His gaze landed on Qin Yao; he was about to inquire about Ran Jing when Meng Yue suddenly spoke up: “Chu Cheng, do you remember that cripple from our high school class?”

Chu Cheng paused, turning to look at Meng Yue.

Meng Yue’s jaw tightened as he nervously stared at Chu Cheng.

He had hinted this much; if Chu Cheng still didn’t remember him...

Meng Yue could almost taste the bitterness in his mouth.

Then, Chu Cheng suddenly said, “Oh, I remember now—you’re that Meng who always liked sitting in the back row of our class—”

Meng Yue’s eyes lit up, staring at Chu Cheng with a mix of excitement and nerves: “You... you remember?”

Chu Cheng continued, “... Meng... Meng what, again?”

Ye Leyao:

[Hahaha—]

[He remembers, but not completely, haha.]

But Meng Yue was already quite pleased; it was good enough that Chu Cheng remembered his surname.

Meng Yue smiled and said, “Meng Yue.”

Chu Cheng nodded in realization: “Meng Yue! Right, we were old classmates...”

Feeling a bit embarrassed, he quickly apologized, “Sorry, I didn’t recognize you right away. It’s been so many years, and you’ve changed a lot!”

Ye Leyao turned his head, covering his mouth.

[Don’t laugh, I absolutely cannot laugh out loud.]

Meng Yue finally relaxed and extended his hand to Chu Cheng: “Welcome back.”

Chu Cheng shook his hand amicably and then casually sat down across from Ye Leyao, asking, almost offhandedly, “By the way, can I sit here? That guy who was here earlier...”

Meng Yue’s expression immediately tensed up; afraid of being misunderstood, he hastily explained, “I... I have nothing to do with him. He... he’s just my brother.”

In his panic, Meng Yue could only think of this excuse.

Little did he know, Ye Leyao was laughing inside.

[Could it be possible that Chu Cheng was just waiting for you to say that?]

Sure enough, the next second—

Chu Cheng relaxed and smiled, “Good, that’s great. Actually, I wanted to ask you for a favor.”

Meng Yue stared at Chu Cheng in disbelief, his cheeks slightly flushed.

Chu Cheng had just remembered who he was, and now he was asking for help.

This must mean he held some weight in Chu Cheng’s heart!

Otherwise, why wouldn’t he ask Qin Yao?

Qin Yao was not only Chu Cheng’s cousin but was sitting right across from him! Yet Chu Cheng had asked him instead...

Meng Yue was thrilled, though he kept his expression calm. Taking a deep breath, he looked up at Chu Cheng with a smile: “Sure, whatever you need, I’ll help you.”

He spoke with utmost sincerity.

It sounded almost like a promise.

Ye Leyao held back a laugh and glanced at the two.

Chu Cheng hadn’t expected Meng Yue to agree so readily, and his smile widened: “Thank you, Meng Yue.”

Meng Yue was blushing from Chu Cheng’s gratitude and bashfully averted his gaze: “No... no need... I’m happy to help you.”

Chu Cheng grinned, “That’s good. So, could you send me the contact details of that guy from earlier?”

As soon as the words were out, Ye Leyao immediately covered his face, laughing almost uncontrollably, his shoulders trembling:

[Hahahahaha—]

[Didn’t see that coming, did you, Meng Yue? The first thing your white moonlight asks for: the substitute’s contact details, hahahaha—]

[Help, I’m going to die laughing!]