Paranoid Doctor Only Loves Me
Chapter 401 - 370 Appetizer before the meal (2 updates)_1

Chapter 401: 370 Appetizer before the meal (2 updates)_1

"Let go... Mmm."

Bai Simen continued to struggle desperately, while Bai Dingkai actually leaned in brutishly, not to kiss her deeply, but to lightly brush against her like a feather.

Bai Simen froze as if she had been cast under a spell, completely stunned.

On the other hand, Bai Dingkai was shamelessly pleased. Seeing Bai Simen react just as she always had when he kissed her before, his male ego was greatly satisfied.

But he just wouldn’t let her off the hook.

"Didn’t you brag about how much fun you’ve had over the years, appealing to both young and old? But your reaction now seems a bit..."

With a smack, Bai Simen swung her palm directly across his face.

It was a forceful slap that instantly darkened his cheek.

"It doesn’t matter what my reaction is, you shouldn’t be treating me like this, Second Brother—"

"Heh..."

Second Brother?

The next second, Bai Dingkai grabbed her delicate chin and forced her to lift her head, "Bai Simen, it seems someone’s got your back, right? You even dare to slap me now?"

As if to retaliate for the slap just now, Bai Dingkai didn’t hold back his strength. Bai Simen, after all, was a woman, and when women feel pain, they try not to show weakness, yet their eyes can’t help but well up with tears.

Bai Simen didn’t let them turn into teardrops, nor did she allow herself to show any weakness by crying in front of Bai Dingkai.

She glared at him angrily, despising him for not being a real man; how could bullying a woman count as manhood?

"Crying now? Too late. When you were slapping me just now, why..."

"Your darling is calling, your darling is calling..."

Before Bai Dingkai could finish his sentence, a specially customized ringtone sounded.

Despite the childish tone in the ringtone that made Bai Dingkai’s heart soften involuntarily,

Was Bai Simen really this foolish?

To use such a childish voice as a ringtone?

Who recorded it for her?

Taking advantage of the moment, Bai Simen pushed Bai Dingkai away, grabbed her phone, and trotted out of the warehouse.

The corridor was quite narrow; it posed little issue when walking normally, but when running, it was easy to stumble.

Bai Simen nearly twisted her ankle when she hit a metal shelf. Her knee was in pain, but thinking of Bai Dingkai just behind her, she didn’t make a sound and held on to the phone in her pocket as she found a safe place to answer the call.

Bai Dingkai didn’t pursue her; he stayed where he was, watching Bai Simen run away like she had seen a ghost.

His gaze grew hazy until someone came to find him, and it was only then that he returned to the present and refocused on his work.

**

With Bai Simen’s help, Tang Su and Sun Qing managed to take a photo with Qi Jiu.

The three of them took a group picture, followed by individual shots with Qi Jiu. Tang Su just took one, but Sun Qing, clinging to Qi Jiu, the superstar, snapped several.

Qi Jiu was quite patient with them.

After finishing, Qi Jiu went back to filming.

At noon, there were boxed lunches available on set, and they mooched a meal there. Tang Feng didn’t join them for lunch, as he had received a call and drove away in Lu Han’s car.

Fortunately, Sun Qing had driven her own car over. After hanging around the set all day eating, drinking, and having fun, they all gathered at the small tavern owned by Old Tan and Lin Jiaojiao.

Zhao Xinlan didn’t go.

She knew that being with younger people kept her spirits up, but she truly had more important things to do, as Su Yangming had found her a very capable lawyer.

In the evening, Su Yangming planned to take her to meet with the lawyer, and Zhao Xinlan didn’t object. She didn’t want to be entangled by the Jiang Family forever.

When it came to divorce, quick and decisive action was the best.

Today’s filming had gone smoothly, and Bai Simen was tired. She wanted to return to the hotel to rest early, but hearing that the little bar was run by Old Tan and Lin Jiaojiao, and it had been a long time since she last saw Lin Jiaojiao, plus with Tang Su and Sun Qing persuading her, she agreed.

Upon arriving at the bar, Lu Han took Tang Su’s hand and headed off to the side.

Everyone: "..."

Wow, Doctor Lu sure is...

It was just one day of not seeing each other.

For Lu Han today, it wasn’t just a day of not seeing each other, but rather, this evening, Tang Feng was going back to stay with the Tang Family, and wouldn’t return to Tingzhu Building with them.

Although Bai Dingkai and Bai Simen were also in Hua City, they were quite considerate, staying at the hotel with the crew, which was convenient for filming and rehearsing.

Had it not been for receiving a WeChat message from Tang Su saying that everyone would be there at the bar gathering, he really wouldn’t have wanted to come.

What he had planned originally was that after work, the two of them would head home, cook something simple to eat, and then enjoy their private two-person world.

And the result?

So many third wheels.

What’s the point of having a gathering, anyway?

The small incident that occurred in the second-floor storeroom of the bookstore during the day was treated by Bai Dingkai and Bai Simen as if it never happened, but their silent treatment towards each other made it clear to those who knew them well.

It seems Bai Dingkai must have again said something offensive, and annoyed Bai Simen.

Bai Dingxian had no intention to mediate; in his view, the problem between the two was easily solved if Bai Simen just ignored Bai Dingkai.

After greeting Old Tan and Lin Jiaojiao, Sun Qing joined Bai Dingxian. Even though it wasn’t the weekend yet, they had a chance to meet, and Sun Qing was very happy.

Happy as she was, Sun Qing started sharing with Bai Dingxian about her day on set, meeting the Director, and even taking a photo with him.

Bai Dingxian was totally disinterested; he wasn’t into chasing celebrities.

Faced with Sun Qing’s chatter, Bai Dingxian felt somewhat helpless and lacking in enthusiasm.

Sun Qing didn’t care in the slightest.

After everyone was seated, Lu Han arrived with Tang Su fashionably late. Tang Su’s cheeks were very red, and her lips were somewhat swollen.

"Cough cough, Doctor Lu, what kind of appetizer did you give our Tang Bao before the meal?" Everyone knew what Lu Han had taken Tang Su off to do yet remained silent. Sun Qing was straightforward, considering everyone present was an acquaintance.

Tang Su’s face turned utterly crimson.

Backstabbing friends, I hereby cut ties.

Tang Su silently complained in her heart.

"Let’s serve the food, we’re hungry," Lu Han said instead of answering, urging the bartender.

"Hungry from what?" Old Tan played along with Sun Qing. Sun Qing had just mentioned that the lovebirds had sneaked off to nibble on some appetizers, and now they were calling themselves hungry?

"I think I overpaid last time I topped up my membership, how about a refund?" Lu Han raised his eyebrow.

"...Serve the food, quickly, Young Master Lu is hungry," Old Tan was a man who knew the times, and naturally, he conceded to Lu Han’s veiled threat.

"Tch, no backbone," the Bai brothers said in unison.

It had been a long time since Lin Jiaojiao and Bai Simen met. As Lu Han was busy with Tang Su and Sun Qing was busy with Bai Dingxian, Lin Jiaojiao pulled Bai Simen over to sit with her.

Bai Simen naturally did not refuse.

Despite Bai Dingkai’s past unrequited love for Lin Jiaojiao and possibly still cherishing her as his unattainable love, it didn’t affect Bai Simen’s admiration and fondness for Lin Jiaojiao.