Chapter 1160 - 1160 1136 Extra Story Seventeen (18)_2

Chapter 1160: 1136, Extra Story Seventeen (18)_2 Chapter 1160: 1136, Extra Story Seventeen (18)_2 She staggered to her feet, anger making her jump up and down.

Xi An’an, I’m not done with you.

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As night fell, the moon’s hazy light elongated the shadows of passersby under the street lamps.

With the performance looming, Xi An’an sat in the resting room, staring blankly at the mobile phone on the table.

At this moment, what was he doing?

“An’an, it’s starting, get ready to go on stage,” Xu Ran pushed the door open, a sheen of sweat on her forehead.

“I’m coming,” Xi An’an stuffed the phone into her bag and hastened out, holding up her skirt.

“Easy,” Xu Ran helped hold up her dress hem to prevent her from tripping.

The grand stage was lit up with stunning lights, shining with dazzling brilliance.

Xi An’an sat in front of the piano, her slender frame held straight. She glanced down at the audience, looking left and right, but couldn’t find that familiar figure.

Searching repeatedly for his figure in the crowd and not finding it, she finally tasted the bitterness of disappointment.

Suddenly, the light dimmed then brightened. Xi An’an hid the dullness in her eyes and threw herself into the performance wholeheartedly.

Unnoticed by her, in a corner of the VIP section, a tall, lean figure emerged from behind a pillar. His delicate eyes were deep-set and black.

Smooth and pleasing notes danced under her fingertips; the light hit her profile, casting a gentle glow.

Quan Tianqi’s gaze was locked on the woman’s fair, jade-like side profile on stage, his thin lips forming a hard arc.

Idiot, not contacting him for real.

Thinking of the past few days without contact, he couldn’t help but feel annoyed.

After what felt like an eternity, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

Xi An’an stood up, bowed to thank them, exchanged a few words with fans, and then exited the stage.

“CEO Quan.” Xu Ran was about to look for Xi An’an when she saw the person rounding the corner, halting her steps in fright.

“Where is she?” asked Quan Tianqi.

His icy voice sent shivers down Xu Ran’s spine as she pointed towards the resting room, “Inside.”

“The key,” he demanded.

Xu Ran let out a nervous chuckle. In the moment he narrowed his eyes, she embarrassingly handed over the keys.

Quan Tianqi gave her a glance, “You can go.”

…

Xu Ran hesitated, then meeting his cold gaze, she scurried away meekly.

An’an, Xu Sister can’t save you now; take care of yourself.

In the inner room, Xi An’an had just finished removing her makeup and was changing her clothes. Hearing the door open behind the screen, she called out, “Xu Sister, I’m going to grab some supper later, do you want to come along?”

Not hearing Xu Ran’s response for a long time, Xi An’an lifted her head, confused, and unexpectedly met the man’s profound icy gaze.

“You…”

Quan Tianqi crossed his arms, his vortex-like black eyes interestedly surveying her, “Need help with anything?”

“Ah, you pervert!” Xi An’an realized what was happening, clutched her nearly slipping dress, and screamed.

“Get out, Quan Tianqi, you pervert, get out!”

With one hand holding her dress and the other throwing clothes at him, she screamed.

Quan Tianqi watched her flushed face as the gloom that had settled in his heart for days lightened somewhat.

Looking at the clothes that hit him, the corner of his mouth slightly curved.

“Tsk, what’s the rush? With a flat bean figure like the four seasons, there’s not much to cover,” Quan Tianqi said with a teasing smile, deliberately provoking her.

Hearing this, Xi An’an flared up in anger, gripping her dress tightly, “You, you pervert, get out!” It’s outrageous to insult someone like that.

“You want me to get out? Call me ‘brother,'” pushed Quan Tianqi, stepping forward. Xi An’an, in a panic, retreated until she was trapped in the corner with nowhere to go.

“Quan Tianqi, don’t go too far. If you don’t get out, I’m going to call for help.”

Brother, my foot.

Quan Tianqi’s long legs stepped forward, instantly closing the distance, his large hand resting on the wall, trapping her in front of him.

The legendary ‘wall slam’…

Xi An’an’s heart raced, her cheeks flushed as she kicked at him, “Quan Tianqi, I need to change, get out quickly. Xu Sister and the staff are coming in soon, and if they see this, they’re going to misunderstand.”

“So what if they misunderstand?” Quan Tianqi lowered his head, purposefully speaking close to her ear.

“You’re the CEO of JK International; aren’t you afraid of bad rumors about you?” Xi An’an turned her head away, speaking calmly.

“Do you think anyone in Beijing would dare spread rumors about me without my consent?” he asked in a low voice.

“Could you step out first? I need to change clothes, and the air conditioning is on in the resting room,” Xi An’an said helplessly.

Knowing when to stop, Quan Tianqi was clear that he shouldn’t tease her too much.

He straightened up and walked around the screen to leave.

In a little while, Xi An’an changed her clothes and fixed her hair before quickly stepping out.

Seeing the man seated there, she asked, “How did you get in?”

The door to the resting room was locked, and only Xu Sister had the key. Did Xu Ran give him the key?

“Climbed in through the window,” he said.

Xi An’an was speechless. “Then why did you come here?”

“You forgot you owe me a favor?” Quan Tianqi raised an eyebrow.

At those words, the light in Xi An’an’s eyes dimmed, “Then what’s your condition this time?”

“Make me some late-night snack,” he said.

“Make you a late-night snack?” Xi An’an was surprised for a moment, but then remembering the last time he asked her to cook a meal, she wasn’t too shocked.

“Are you sure?” The last time he asked her to cook a meal, this time for a late-night snack, could it be that her cooking suited his palate so well?

Quan Tianqi nodded. “Don’t be surprised, it’s just as you heard.”

Xi An’an pursed her lips, utterly unable to fathom his thoughts.

“Is everything packed up?” he asked.

Xi An’an nodded, and Quan Tianqi stood up, “Let’s go then.”

On the way, they ran into Xu Ran. Seeing Xi An’an following behind Quan Tianqi, she weakly asked, “An’an, there’s a celebration party later, aren’t you going?”