Chapter 167/168: More Than Happy to Cause Him Trouble

When Xue Shaotang saw Xia Yangyang’s gaze fix on him, he was terrified. "Sister-in-law," he stammered, "Don't joke! Ah Chen will kill me!"

Xia Yangyang's gaze lingered on him for a second before shifting to the private room door behind him. The door opened, revealing Gu Qichen and Lin Zhiwei.

Xia Yangyang abruptly stood and walked to the door. Approaching Gu Qichen, she kissed him. The room erupted in sighs and whistles; the men breathed a collective sigh of relief. Young Master Gu's arrival couldn't have been better timed.

Shen Manbing's earlier "any man in the room" dare hadn't specified someone present, presumably aiming to psychologically pressure the pair. Everyone knew Gu Qichen's strict views on relationships and his intolerance of others touching his wife—rumors even circulated about him standing in for her during bed scene filming. Instead of creating a problem, however, they witnessed a display of affection.

Initially, Gu Qichen seemed surprised by Xia Yangyang's public display, but he didn't object. Xue Shaotang approached with his phone, explaining, "Ah Chen, hang in there a minute. Sister-in-law and Sister Bingbing are playing truth or dare."

Gu Qichen frowned slightly but quickly understood. He cooperated fully; the kiss became intense.

"Time's up!" Xue Shaotang announced, holding his phone. "Exactly one minute, not a second less."

Xia Yangyang broke the kiss, slightly dizzy and flushed. Gu Qichen gently held her waist, murmuring, "Be careful, wife."

Xia Yangyang glared. Despite knowing it was a game, she was caught off guard. Weakness and dizziness washed over her.

The onlookers were stunned. The aloof and self-disciplined Young Master Gu had allowed his wife a full minute of public kissing, seemingly enjoying it and wanting more. The rumors about his spoiling her seemed true.

Gu Qichen put his arm around Xia Yangyang and led her to the sofa. Shen Manbing looked displeased; Gu Qichen's prompt return was unexpected. Knowing his aversion to others touching his wife, she'd anticipated a different outcome. Instead, this played into the couple's hands. The intensity of their kiss…

Shen Manbing clenched her fist. "Again!" she said coldly.

Silence fell for a moment, then Xue Shaotang excitedly returned for more. This was even more entertaining. A face-off between past and present lovers—whose side would Young Master Gu choose? Everyone gleefully anticipated the drama. For over twenty years, Gu Qichen had been the best among them, his life as flawless as a well-designed program, never encountering an unsolvable problem. His friends, always overshadowed, relished this chance to cause him trouble.