CHAPTER 406: CHAPTER 331: PLAYBOY

Li Jing didn’t expect Shi Yang to stand up and speak for him.

Even more surprising was Liu Jun’s reaction. Because of Shi Yang’s form of address towards him, Liu Jun’s eyes suddenly widened like saucers, filled with anger and surprise.

Looking closely, there was also a hint of jealousy and envy in those eyes.

Beside him, Zhou Yingying noticed Li Jing’s astonishment and quietly leaned closer, lowering her voice to say, "Brother Jing, don’t be fooled by Liu Jun, who usually acts like a playboy. In reality, he’s had a special fondness for Shi Yang since childhood.

But Shi Yang is cold and aloof, never really paying him any attention. Also, Shi Yang has never called any of her male peers ’brother’ before, yet today she called you brother. Liu Jun must be upset inside."

As she said this, Zhou Yingying looked at Li Jing with a rather complex gaze, with a hint of admiration.

After all, in the circle of rich heirs she knew, Li Jing was the first whom Shi Yang addressed as brother.

Li Jing, after hearing Zhou Yingying’s words, felt a bit surprised himself. He didn’t expect Liu Jun harbored a crush on Shi Yang.

However, thinking about it more deeply, he found it understandable.

Shi Yang was outstanding in appearance, came from a good family, and had an extraordinary charisma.

Although occasionally she had a bit of a spoiled princess attitude, her character was considered good among the circles of wealthy heirs.

Compared to Liu Jun, who was arrogant and restless, she was far superior.

As Li Jing was pondering quietly, Shi Yang, noticing Liu Jun’s mood was off, worried he might make trouble for Li Jing, spoke up again to help Li Jing out:

"My grandfather hosted a banquet earlier for Brother Li Jing; he’s a distinguished guest of our Shi Family. Plus, your father was present then too, and he helped your dad with the international fitness competition matters.

Liu Jun, you better not mess around. If your dad finds out, he definitely won’t let you off easy."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun, who had already developed hostility towards Li Jing, didn’t believe Shi Yang’s words, only felt like she was using his father to pressure him.

Moreover, seeing Shi Yang continuously protecting Li Jing, his anger was ballooning.

He squinted at Li Jing, eyes full of jealousy and gloom.

Regarding the international professional competition Shi Yang mentioned, Liu Jun was utterly clueless.

Normally, he only knew how to indulge in extravagance outside, mingling with bad company, completely indifferent to family matters.

His father, fully aware of his character, rarely discussed major family affairs with him, fearing he might meddle and cause havoc. It was better to keep him in the dark.

It’s said that the wealthy fear their children’s indulgence less than their entrepreneurial pursuits.

If a rich heir honestly indulges in eating, drinking, and having fun, the family assets remain secure; once the aspiration kicks in for pursuing a career, the family wealth trembles."

"Shi Yang, stop using my dad to pressure me. If you really have the ability, show some real substance. Don’t hide behind you!"

Liu Jun’s volume increased once again.

Shi Yang repeatedly standing up for Li Jing had escalated Liu Jun’s dissatisfaction into a full-blown anger.

It was the first time he saw Shi Yang defend a man like this, and his jealousy and fury intertwined, making his face flush red.

Not only was Liu Jun puzzled by Shi Yang’s actions, but Li Jing was also unexpectedly astounded.

He didn’t expect Shi Yang, who usually greeted him with a cold face, would stand up for him at this crucial moment.

Beside him, however, Zhou Yingying didn’t show a trace of surprise, as if all this was within her expectations.

This was because Li Jing didn’t understand Shi Yang enough, whereas Zhou Yingying was well aware of Shi Yang’s character.

Despite Shi Yang’s spoiled personality and reserved demeanor, deep down she had her own standards of judgment.

Li Jing, after all, was a guest invited by the Shi Family. Even if she didn’t like Li Jing, she knew she might exhibit a colder attitude, but she absolutely couldn’t let anything happen to him.

But Liu Jun was different; accustomed to being arrogant and domineering, he acted without any standards, often behaving recklessly.

Shi Yang could be cold towards Li Jing, but if Liu Jun caused trouble for Li Jing at her hosted event, she couldn’t explain it to her grandfather at all.

Moreover, through the recent dinner, Shi Yang’s perception of Li Jing had subtly changed.

In comparison, she definitely disliked Liu Jun’s behavior even more.

Shi Yang helped Li Jing because she feared Liu Jun might act recklessly.

But in Liu Jun’s eyes, Li Jing had already become a smooth-talking moocher, specializing in courting rich heiresses.

He had seen Li Jing with Huang Qin earlier, and now he was entangled with Shi Yang.

The two most prominent women in his circle were both speaking up for Li Jing; this made Liu Jun extremely displeased, crazily jealous.

Liu Jun usually had no shortage of women around, but ones like Shi Yang and Huang Qin were so supreme, that he never had a chance to get close.

Each attempt either got him coldly rejected by Shi Yang or subtly declined by Huang Qin, never gaining any advantage over these two women.

Now seeing Li Jing continuously being protected by these two women, Huang Qin having stood up for Li Jing earlier and now Shi Yang too, Liu Jun’s temper had reached its zenith, unable to consider anything else.

With his naturally simple mind, Liu Jun was gradually overwhelmed by his emotions, already viewing Li Jing as his enemy.

He glared fiercely at Li Jing, speaking in a low voice, "Seeing it’s for Shi Yang’s sake, I won’t make things difficult for you.

Right now, bow your head and apologize, call me ’big brother,’ and promise not to contact Shi Yang anymore, leave Hai City forever, then I’ll let you go, okay?!"

Liu Jun, like a sulking child, was uttering threats.

Li Jing, hearing this, felt only amused inside.