Brother, Can We Talk?

Following behind Shen Junqing, Nan Yan calmly surveyed the situation in the casino.

The outermost area was the common gambling zone, where most of the gamblers were ordinary people, exhibiting their typical hysteria and creating chaos. 

It was evident that Shen Junqing's target was not here.

Nan Yan had no interest in this place either, so the two of them proceeded straight ahead.

The lower level was the VIP area, accessible only to members with proper identification. 

Shen Junqing handed his membership card over, and upon seeing it, the staff at the entrance immediately bowed respectfully and said, "Young Master Shen, please come in."

"Little sister, this floor is safer. You can play here, but no running around. When you've had enough fun, come find your brother, understood?" Shen Junqing said lazily.

Nan Yan looked at him speechlessly. 

Just how much does he yearn for a sister? Is he addicted to pretending to be her brother?

"Tsk, you're quite a little girl with personality," Shen Junqing said with a pleased raise of his eyebrows, then turned to the staff standing nearby. "Keep an eye on her. If anything happens to her, don't even think about running this casino anymore."

The staff quickly nodded and replied, "Yes, Young Master Shen. We will ensure the safety of this young lady."

Shen Junqing patted Nan Yan's head with his hand, his lazy tone tinged with indescribable fondness. "Have fun, little sister. I have some things to attend to."

Nan Yan didn't avoid his touch. She stared at him, with a questioning look in her eyes. However, when she met his smiling peach blossom eyes, she concealed her emotions again, and calmly replied, "Alright."

No matter what his intentions were, at least for now, there was no sense of threat toward her.

She came to the casino just to make some money.

Nan Yan toured the VIP area and realized that the minimum betting amount here started in the millions. 

With less than twenty thousand in her hands, she was nowhere near qualified to play on this level.

"Miss, would you like to go to the upper floor to play?" the staff member who had just been instructed by Shen Junqing hurriedly asked, following her.

"Yes," Nan Yan replied. "You go about your work. There's no need to follow me."

"That won't do. It's Young Master Shen's order to protect you. Miss, you can pretend I don't exist and play whatever you want," the staff member insisted.

Seeing his persistence, Nan Yan didn't say anything more and went straight to the elevator, heading to the upper floor.

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"Young master, did Young Master Shen deliberately choose such a place for the meeting?" Wu Yue complained about Shen Junqing.

He knew very well that their Young Master had nothing to do with gambling and would never step foot inside a casino under normal circumstances.

Yet this time, the meeting was arranged in an underground casino!

Qin Lu calmly replied, "This is the best place, a discreet location."

"Uh..." Wu Yue suddenly realized, "That's true."

He had forgotten how many people were keeping an eye on their Young Master. If they met elsewhere, it was highly likely they would be discovered.

But in the underground casino, the backing of the casino's boss was too powerful, and no one dared to interfere in their affairs.

Therefore, meeting here was actually the best choice.

Wu Yue chuckled and followed closely behind Qin Lu.

After entering the casino, Qin Lu's gaze habitually scanned the surroundings and suddenly fell upon a girl. 

Despite her half-masked face, he recognized her as the shield who had crossed paths with him twice before.

Without much thought, he turned and walked toward Nan Yan.

Confused by his sudden change in direction, Wu Yue wondered, "??? What's going on? Weren't we supposed to find Young Master Shen?"

Nan Yan, who was placing her bet, was suddenly grabbed by her collar and dragged outside by someone.

"Little girl, this isn't where you're supposed to be," the man said, his face displaying excessive coldness.

Nan Yan, about to lose her temper, looked into the man's eyes, which were inexplicably indifferent. Her anger extinguished instantly.

Smiling obediently, she asked, "Handsome brother, why are you here?"

How did the two of them have so many encounters?

They met the day before yesterday, this morning, and now again...

"It's normal for big brother to be here, but it's not normal for you to be here."

Nan Yan was speechless.

"Wu Yue, take her home," Qin Lu instructed.

"?" Wu Yue was confused. 

"Brother, you can't be so domineering." Nan Yan tried to reason with him." We have nothing to do with each other. Who are you to control me?"

 "Nothing?" Qin Lu pinched her puffed up face." Aren't I chasing you?""

 Wu Yue was shocked." Young Master, she…" She is…"

 Damn, the person you like is indeed different.

 He couldn't recognize who this person was even after looking at her up close for a long time. Young Master Qin recognized her just by glancing at her from afar?!

 Nan Yan tilted her head and shook his hand away. She looked at him seriously with her clear eyes." Didn't you say we're even?"

He helped her, and she helped him. They were even now, right?

What was all this about?

Qin Lu withdrew his hand, feeling the lingering smoothness on his fingertips, and casually said, "Originally, I intended to settle the score, but this little girl isn't behaving. She came to a place like this, so I have to look after her."

"..." Nan Yan was at a loss for words. This was even more speechless than encountering that domineering Shen Junqing before.

Seeing her unhappy expression, Qin Lu pinched her other cheek lightly. "Don't want to leave?"

Unable to tolerate it any longer, Nan Yan slapped his hand away. "Brother, can't you speak properly without touching me?"

"Fine," Qin Lu said, lifting her collar. "Since you don't want to leave, then stay by my side."

Nan Yan was tempted to give him a punch.

But feeling the oppressive aura emanating from him, she suppressed her anger and tried to please him. "Brother, can't I just leave?"

"It's too late now," Qin Lu replied, gripping her arm. "Wait for me to finish my business, and I'll take you home."

"In case you sneak out again."

 Wu Yue, who was watching from the side, wanted to give a double thumbs-up.

The Young Master, who had been silent, suddenly revealed his amazing boyfriend qualities. After his awakening, his boyfriend power skyrocketed, showing how thoughtful he could be!

He immediately wanted to send a message to the old lady.

Her granddaughter-in-law's arrival was imminent!

Nan Yan had never been rendered speechless like this before.

If she had known she would encounter him, she definitely wouldn't have come to the casino.

Not only did she not win any money, but she was also being treated like an accessory by this man.

"Brother, can we make a deal? Can I just walk by myself?" Nan Yan proposed.

"Yes," Qin Lu agreed.

Qin Lu let go of Nan Yan, who adjusted her collar again and silently followed him.

Perhaps to accommodate Nan Yan, Qin Lu slowed down his pace, ensuring that she wouldn't have to walk too fast.

Wu Yue couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Qin Lu is really considerate of Miss Nan. It must be true love!"

The staff who had accompanied them to the casino had the sense not to disturb them and quietly followed behind.

They rode the elevator together and descended to the lower level before he finally heaved a sigh of relief.

At the entrance to the VIP area, another staff member was on duty.

Wu Yue approached to negotiate. "Young Master Shen is in private room 06."

Hearing that, Nan Yan couldn't help but be taken aback.

Could it be that the person this demon wanted to meet was the same person she encountered at the entrance of the casino...