CHAPTER 12: CHAPTER 12: WATCH A HORROR MOVIE?

He narrowed his eyes and frowned, refusing to make any concessions even after recognizing the royal identity opposite him.

He had just noticed Vize, the only prince of the Empire, unexpectedly making things difficult for a female in public.

"Sir," Vize eyed the man before him up and down, an Empire soldier, yet rude and impolite, "Standing there between the lady and me seems a bit offensive."

"Sir, you were the one who first offended my Female Head."

Vize maintained a smile, eyes slightly narrowed revealing danger: "Oh? But I haven’t had any improper or offensive interaction with this lady."

"Do you know whom you’re speaking to! You arrogant beastman!" Ruan Jiao saw the displeasure on the prince’s face and immediately stepped up to defend him, secretly pleased that Ruan Li was already married, otherwise it would have been trouble if the prince truly fancied her.

"Prince Weize, of course, I know your revered name. Are you sure you want to do something against your status in such a public setting?" Zhe Ye said fearlessly, his voice calm and steady, akin to a threat.

However, it was just a reminder.

At the moment Prince Weize chose to sit in the hall, his every word and action had already become a live broadcast.

And his public favoring of a female today would certainly be widely publicized.

Zhe Ye had not expected that he would actually approach Ruan Li in full public view.

Didn’t he know that by favoring a female, he would bring disaster to her?

A glint of cold light flashed in Zhe Ye’s eyes, and he shielded Ruan Li behind him, blocking all those malicious or gossipy glances.

The two silently stared at each other, a silent yet thunderous war had already begun.

Ruan Jiao bit her lip, stepped forward to hold Vize’s arm, and whispered, "Prince, people are already recording."

The chill in the dark eyes was terrifying and Zhe Ye, seasoned in battles, naturally showed no sign of fear.

Vize’s gaze swept over his face inch by inch, "You... very well."

He turned to leave, pulling out his arm from Ruan Jiao’s hold, and his eyebrows subtly furrowed.

His entourage soon entered the hall to deal with those who left evidence or tried to stir up public opinion.

Of course, one or two would inevitably be missed.

"Sorry," Zhe Ye said in a low voice.

Before Ruan Li could understand his words, she was pulled into his embrace.

The man leaned in and whispered in her ear, "There are so many people and eyes here, they might want to take your picture, so you’ll have to be a little aggrieved to stay in my arms for a while."

Ruan Li felt the scorching heat through the layer of black shirt, she controlled her heartbeat that was about to leap out of her throat, nodded her head.

The proud and aloof wolf beastman held his Female Head, shielding her from all malicious eyes as they left.

The Star Network instantly erupted with numerous trending searches.

#Prince Weize publicly expresses love! Turns out it’s an unknown female#

#(Blurry photo) Seems just like an ordinary female, yet wins the prince’s favor#

#Prince Weize and Ruan Jiao on a date! Engagement soon?#

"Prince, prince," Ruan Jiao ran with small steps behind Vize, annoyed but having to pander.

"Miss Ruan, I think I need to leave early, excuse me." The man’s dark eyes bore no warmth, and even the initially maintained polite smile completely vanished.

"But Prince, the Queen said you’d be on a date with me today," Ruan Jiao hesitated for a second internally but decided to press with the Queen’s authority, though it might upset the prince.

The man’s gaze instantly shot over like a cold blade, devoid of warmth, chilling to the bone.

"Then as you wish." Weize’s lips slowly curled up, again showing that proper smile, but the top half of his face was as indifferent as looking at a dead person.

Ruan Jiao secretly rejoiced, knowing the prince seemed somewhat unhappy, but still continued the date with her.

As long as they had enough time to understand each other, the prince would surely come to like her.

"Prince, may I hold your hand?" she asked softly, eyes full of expectation, but without a doubt, Vize’s overwhelmingly cold gaze made her want to back off.

Vize let out a vague laugh, eyes scanning Ruan Jiao up and down, as if evaluating merchandise.

"As you wish."

Embraced by Zhe Ye, Ruan Li could only see his fast-paced steps, holding her around the waist, almost lifting her completely off the ground.

After about ten minutes, Zhe Ye finally stopped, slightly rising and falling with his upper body, placing Ruan Li steadily on the ground, seeing her slightly dazed state, he curved his lips, and reached to tuck the stray hair from her forehead behind, his fingertips lingering on the warm, soft cheek for a few seconds.

The feel was so good that he almost wanted to pinch it, defying reason.

"Sorry, messed up your hairstyle too."

Ruan Li looked up at the apologizing man, his smile too prominent, softening his angular, cold, and stern face, like spring wind entering a snowy mountain, melting millennia-old ice.

"Scared?"

Sensing her slow response, Zhe Ye asked.

"No." Ruan Li averted her gaze as if shocked, looking everywhere but at the person in front of her.

"Where do we go next? Should we head back?" Ruan Li asked, face burning, slightly dizzy, and her voice was somewhat flighty, but to the man, it sounded utterly coquettish.

Soft and tender like a small piece of dessert.

Zhe Ye suddenly regretted not pinching that soft cheek earlier.

"If you trust me, we’ll go somewhere."

"Where to?"

Ruan Li saw the starlight-like building in front and felt puzzled: "Where is this?"

Zhe Ye revealed a mysterious smile: "Top floor of the mall, holographic cinema. Is there any movie you want to watch?"

Zhe Ye took the little female’s soft hand and headed inside.

"What movies are there?"

"Lots. Horror, perhaps? Thrillers can be gory, might scare you. Action films are too violent, you might dislike them..."

The man suddenly fell silent.

"Why did you stop talking suddenly?"

The man chuckled lowly, his voice slightly hoarse, "Afraid you’ll be mad if I say the next thing."

"What thing?"

"Romance films have too many bed scenes, you would definitely get shy."

Ruan Li’s face was like a boiling kettle, starting to emit hot steam with a whistling sound.

Zhe Ye’s words were perfectly normal, why did she feel shy!

Fortunately, they were already inside the holographic theater, with poor lighting, Zhe Ye probably hadn’t seen her blushing face.

Ruan Li forgot, beastmen were animals turned human, like wolves, predators had the best sight in poor lighting.

A long silence followed.

"Have you decided what to watch?"

"Then, a horror film?" Ruan Li, her mind already in a whirl, didn’t notice the trap in the man’s words.

"Alright."