The King’s Enchanting
Chapter 717 - 726: Return (7)

Chapter 717: Chapter 726: Return (7)

Even after entering the door, the hallway was smeared with grease everywhere, and the chaotic environment here was apparent. Upon reaching the VIP room, even with the doors closed, the thunderous noise from outside still penetrated — he almost frowned in disdain.

This was the VIP room, which had several tables set up. When Director Li made the call, he had reserved the entire room.

Yu Zexiao, without any hesitation, grabbed Jian Anning’s wrist and pulled her to sit beside him, abruptly displacing Jiang Xuanqi. Jiang Xuanqi staggered, almost fell, and, upon righting herself against the wall, immediately became infuriated. Yu Zexiao unapologetically took the seat of honor, with Jian Anning beside him, which amounted to a position of prominence as well.

Following them were Director Li, the two assistant directors. Hong Minjun, being the president’s secretary, naturally had a seat. Nie Anni, who was a special guest disciple of John Gruber invited by Huasi Film and Television, and who had been a great help during shooting that day, of course took a seat at the table. Moreover, to "enhance friendship" with Yu Zexiao, she was specially arranged to sit next to him.

As for Situ Xuan, the moment he walked in, he didn’t say a word and took the spot beside Anning. Then there was Lu Jiayuan, playing the second male lead, who assumed his seat as a matter of course.

In the end, at a table for ten, she, Jiang Xuanqi, almost didn’t have a seat!

And that made her liver ache with anger.

But she couldn’t say anything—because, with Yu Zexiao on Anning’s left and Situ Xuan on her right, she couldn’t afford to offend either of these men, and it just so happened that both were attracted to Anning.

Thus, she had no choice but to take the less desirable seat by the door, the one where the dishes were served.

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Yu Zexiao was very displeased, not just because the environment here was poor, but also because Nie Anni was sitting beside him, and Situ Xuan beside Anning!

Especially this Situ Xuan—why couldn’t he just disappear? And upon returning, why did he take the chance of his secret relationship with Anning not being public and sit next to her? Serving her tea, asking about her wellbeing, it was infuriating!

That was until a small pot of steaming, bright red and glistening small lobsters was brought by a server. The savory aroma was so enticing that even someone like Yu Zexiao, who found the seats unclean when he sat down, was drawn in by the scent.

Furthermore, the small lobster here had an advantage—they were served with disposable gloves, meaning each person ate their own portion, absolutely avoiding the dirtiness of shared utensils.

Nevertheless, Yu Zexiao still frowned and muttered softly, "Is this stuff really clean? I heard small lobsters grow up eating garbage. And with so much oil and so many chili peppers—could they be using unclean oil and chili peppers?"

Though his voice was low, his comment made the surrounding few people slow down their movements all at once.

Normally, these actors couldn’t indulge in reckless eating and drinking, and it was fortunate that small lobsters were high in protein and low in fat, which allowed them to try one or two. But after what Yu Zexiao said, who still felt like eating? Suddenly, everyone’s appetite dwindled.

Jian Anning was somewhat speechless. Could this guy not be so dramatic? Before she could speak, she saw Nie Anni next to Yu Zexiao effortlessly don gloves, grab a small lobster, skillfully remove its head, and pull out the tender flesh inside.