Second Take On Romance - The A-List Actor Wants Me-Chapter 226 : Repaying A Favor

Shang Ruohai pursed his lips in annoyance.

"Are you determined to make an enemy out of me?" He asked.

On the other end of the line, Feng Jieyun faked a gasp.

"Enemy? No, of course not. It’s just that your humble request will have a profound impact on Yunhuan, not to mention Feng Jietang."

Shang Ruohai snorted.

Even if it wouldn’t, he was pretty sure that Feng Jieyun would still try to make things harder for him.

"How much do you want?" He asked straightforwardly.

He had hoped to achieve his goal without spending money, but apparently, Feng Jieyun, this ruthless, calculative businessman, was having none of it.

The CEO of Yunhuan Entertainment smirked in response, unseen by his conversation partner.

"Money is a delicate topic to broach in a phone conversation. Why don’t we settle it over dinner together?"

"..."

Shang Ruohai said nothing.

Feng Jieyun patiently waited, not saying anything to rush Shang Ruohai. Shang Ruohai was the kind of person who would automatically say no when rushed, even though he was the one who reached out to Feng Jieyun in the first place.

His pride was as unyielding as a granite mountain, his stubbornness as impenetrable as a diamond-hard shield.

Besides, the fact that Shang Ruohai fell silent was not unnecessarily a bad omen.

Usually, it meant that he was thinking, weighing the pros and cons in his pretty little head, before making the most beneficial decision according to his mental calculator.

After almost five minutes of excruciating silence, Shang Ruohai deigned to answer.

"I guess I can spare a night," he said through gritted teeth. One could practically feel his displeasure through the phone.

However, the CEO of Yunhuan Entertainment remained unaffected. Feng Jieyun even whipped up a bright smile across his face.

"Wonderful," he quipped. "Tonight?"

Shang Ruohai was not the kind of person to dawdle. When he had his eyes set on something, he wanted it done as soon as possible.

"I will send you the exact time and location," Shang Ruohai said. "See you later."

Hahaha.

Feng Jieyun laughed to himself.

When dealing with Feng Jieyun, Shang Ruohai had no choice but to put all his guard up. Feng Jieyun would not be surprised if the entire restaurant was guarded by Shang Ruohai’s men, inside and outside.

However, for a meeting where agreements were sealed with under-the-table handshakes, discretion was paramount. The fewer people involved, the better.

Feng Jieyun simply wanted to enjoy a nice dinner with Shang Ruohai. To have Shang Ruohai coaxing him was simply an added bonus.

After ending the call with Feng Jieyun, Shang Ruohai fell into deep thought.

Despite his iron focus, he failed to put together an elaborate plan with guaranteed victory against Feng Jieyun.

It was reminiscent of a writer facing a blank page, devoid of inspiration to continue their narrative.

And so, he did what he did when he was stuck in similar way -- go on a shopping spree.

As a celebrated figure who once graced the pages of elite magazines, he had connections to high-end brands, from fashion to accessories.

His name was registered with the most elite shops that only opened their doors to select individuals.

Not many people could match Shang Ruohai’s stature.

Those with wealth but lacking fame had to settle for the less exclusive shopping districts just a stone’s throw away from Shang Ruohai’s usual haunts.

In a moment of spontaneity, Shang Ruohai, hoping to spark his creativity, ventured into these exact shopping areas.

He was eyeing a pair of shiny black male boots at a shoe store display when he caught sight of a familiar figure.

Shen Jingwei was standing in front of a jewelry store, fully captivated by something on the display window.

Shang Ruohai gingerly approached him.

Following the younger man’s line of sight, he finally saw what Shen Jingwei was staring at.

Couple pendant rings.

Shang Ruohai’s brows shot upward in surprise.

"Are you proposing to Yan Renzhong?" He blurted out, almost giving Shen Jingwei heart attack.

"Senior Shang! Not so loud!" Shen Jingwei cried out in panic, his cheeks blossoming into an adorable pink hue.

"Not proposing... I am just thinking of getting him a birthday present."

Ah.

Yan Renzhong’s birthday was indeed coming up.

Shang Ruohai smiled.

"If you want, I can take you to an exquisite jewelry store, just a few blocks down the road."

Shen Jingwei had of course heard of the exclusive district, but he had no access there.

"They only accept members," he said. "It’s my first time ever buying jewelry for anyone."

"I have permanent membership there," Shang Ruohai replied confidently.

"Eh? Which store?"

"All of them."

"..."

What?

All of them???

Shang Ruohai cut him an arrogant smirk before taking his hand and pulling him along the streets.

The sight of two handsome men walking hand-in-hand quickly turned heads and made cheeks flush, men and women alike.

Before long, they arrived the jewelry store Shang Ruohai often frequented.

With Shang Ruohai around, Shen Jingwei enjoyed a first-class treatment.

They were even offered some drinks of their choice as they browsed through the pendant rings Shen Jingwei found interesting.

In the end, Shen Jingwei settled with a pair of simple but elegant white gold rings, engraved with his and Yan Renzhong’s initials.

"The inscription process will take several days to complete," the store clerk informed Shen Jingwei. "May I take your home address so we can send it to you upon completion?"

"Ah, yes, of course. How do I pay?"

"I will handle it," Shang Ruohai said nonchalantly.

"What? No! I can’t make you pay for the rings!" Shen Jingwei cried out.

"I get 50% off here," Shang Ruohai said with a shrug. "It’s practically a gift. Take it."

"..."

No matter what Shang Ruohai said, making him pay for the couple rings was simply unacceptable.

"Senior Shang."

Shen Jingwei grabbed Shang Ruohai’s wrist after they left the store.

"Please tell me what I owe you. I insist on repaying you."

Shang Ruohai’s lips curved into a sly smile.

"You do? That’s great. By the way, didn’t you play tennis in high school?"

"...????"

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