Chen Yang felt like he was having a beautiful dream. In the dream, he seemed to have returned to the pilot's apartment filled with wonderful memories, and he and Qingya were passionately entangled and rolling around on the bed…
In the dream, Chen Yang kept expressing his longing for Xu Qingya, but Xu Qingya just smiled and didn't answer. The two moved from the sofa to the large bed, and just as Xu Qingya was lying there, ready for him to take her, the scene changed. He was now on the playground of Rong University, and he had become that loser college student, Chen Yang.
"Pervert! Take this!" Yang Xiaoxian glared at Chen Yang and brought a wooden stick down on his head…
Chen Yang rubbed his sleepy eyes and sat up in bed. Thinking of the strange dream from last night, he couldn't help but laugh out loud. Xu Qingya had somehow transformed into the tomboyish Yang Xiaoxian at the last moment, and she had even hit him on the head!
Thinking of this, Chen Yang suddenly felt a splitting headache.
"This Tianya beer is rubbish! How can it be so potent?" Chen Yang muttered to himself, rubbing his temples.
His hand touched his forehead, and he couldn't help but hiss in pain. This was definitely not the pain of a hangover, because Chen Yang felt a bump on his forehead.
What on earth happened? Chen Yang looked at his slightly bruised forehead in the mirror, then at the shattered glass on the floor, completely baffled.
Could it be that he was drunk, got up to get a drink of water, and accidentally bumped his head on the bedside table?
Chen Yang guessed, puzzled, but it seemed to be the only explanation that barely made sense. Then, Chen Yang's gaze fell on the disheveled blankets, where a delicate Swarovski crystal bracelet lay quietly. Chen Yang froze.
He clearly remembered that Liu Xinyao was wearing this bracelet last night. Could it be that Liu Xinyao had escorted him back to his room last night? Chen Yang picked up the bracelet, lost in thought.
Chen Yang felt the dream from last night was becoming increasingly real. He subconsciously smacked his lips, as if a faint fragrance lingered on them.
Could it be that it wasn't a dream, but rather a dream between him and Liu Xinyao…?
The thought had barely crossed his mind when Chen Yang immediately shook his head, dismissing it. The idea was too crazy, absolutely impossible! Chen Yang knew Liu Xinyao's cold personality very well. Last night, she must have just escorted him back to his room and accidentally left the bracelet behind.
Nothing happened between us…
Chen Yang kept reassuring himself.
The forum activities officially began in the morning. Time was tight, and Chen Yang didn't have time to think too much. He quickly washed up, changed his clothes, and left his room, intending to go to the buffet restaurant on the first floor for breakfast.
As Chen Yang passed Liu Xinyao's door, he stopped. Raising his hand to knock, he hesitated, remembering his erotic dream from the previous night. Just then, the door suddenly opened, and Liu Xinyao appeared, startling Chen Yang. He chuckled awkwardly and said,
"You're up? I was just about to call you to have breakfast!"
Liu Xinyao's face was pale, clearly a hangover. She was still wearing the sexy, tight-fitting outfit from yesterday, her expression as cold as ice. She looked Chen Yang up and down, making him feel uneasy.
Because the International Law Forum officially started that morning, Chen Yang was dressed very formally, in a full Armani suit, shirt, and shoes. Of course, not a top-tier custom-made one; it was something Ning Qiaoqian had insisted he pick out at a Rongcheng Armani boutique after hearing he was attending the forum.
Despite this, the well-tailored suit on Chen Yang completely transformed his demeanor. Previously, his clothing was rather casual; no matter how he styled his ex-partner's clothes, they always exuded a strong, undeniable air of cheapness. But today, wearing a suit from a top international brand, Chen Yang gave off a completely different impression.
He was already quite tall, and after his rebirth, he had diligently trained, resulting in remarkably well-developed muscles—a natural clothes hanger. Combined with the refined manners he had cultivated in his previous life within a top-tier wealthy family, every gesture he made radiated confidence and good upbringing, even possessing an aristocratic air.
Seeing Chen Yang, Liu Xinyao couldn't help but recall the embarrassing scene from the previous night. Her heart pounded, but she tried her best to maintain a calm expression and said lightly,
"Come in with me for a moment."
After saying that, Liu Xinyao turned and went back to her room. Chen Yang scratched his head, following along with a hint of trepidation, muttering to himself: Did I really... you know... with her last night? God, you can't be playing this on me!
The air in the room was a bit stuffy. Chen Yang frowned, drew back the curtains, and opened the window for ventilation. The bright sunlight streamed into the room, causing Liu Xinyao to furrow her brows slightly. She was also very conflicted; she worried that Chen Yang remembered what happened last night, but as a girl, she couldn't very well ask him!
So, after calling Chen Yang in, she hesitated to speak, and the atmosphere in the room became somewhat awkward. Chen Yang coughed lightly, took out the crystal bracelet, and asked,
"Xin Yao, did you take me back to my room last night? I found this in my room; you must have left it behind, right?"
After saying that, Chen Yang added with a wry smile,
"Those flight attendants were too wild! I completely blacked out last night! I don't remember how I got back to my room at all. Um… I didn't do anything crazy while drunk, did I?"
Hearing Chen Yang's words, Liu Xin Yao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness he didn't remember anything, otherwise it would have been incredibly embarrassing. Liu Xin Yao found herself blushing and feeling uneasy in front of Chen Yang. His sharply defined face, muscular physique, and the lips that had stolen her precious first kiss constantly reminded her that this man had once shared a very intimate relationship with her. Liu Xinyao took the bracelet, her gaze shifting slightly as she said,
"Hmm...you were unsteady on your feet yesterday, I helped you back to your room! This...I guess that's when it fell off!"
Liu Xinyao waved the bracelet, continuing,
"You kept asking for water after drinking, but otherwise nothing else. I even poured a glass of water and put it on the bedside table before I left."
"Oh, thank you so much!" Chen Yang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Then neither of them spoke again, the room becoming very quiet. Both of them were now harboring their own secrets. Liu Xinyao felt awkward around Chen Yang, while Chen Yang, staring at Liu Xinyao for too long, found that Xu Qingya's face from his dream last night was slowly blurring and gradually transforming into Liu Xinyao…
Startled, Chen Yang quickly stopped his wild thoughts and said,
"Um…you should change your clothes first. There are two keynote speeches this morning, so it's best to dress formally. I…I'll go to the restaurant for breakfast first!"
At this moment, Chen Yang was like a child who had done something wrong, eager to escape his parents' sight. Where was the trace of his playboy ways? Liu Xinyao watched Chen Yang's hasty retreat, a slight, amused smile curving her lips.
The Haojue Hotel had a large buffet restaurant on the first floor. All hotel guests received breakfast vouchers, allowing them to enjoy a free, sumptuous buffet breakfast. As soon as Chen Yang entered the restaurant, he saw Professor Yan carrying a plate of pastries.
"Chen Yang, get up! Come on in! Sit over there!" Professor Yan greeted Chen Yang with a smile, pointing to his seat not far away.
The teacher and student each took some food they needed and returned to their seats, chatting as they ate.
"Chen Yang, what you said in my office last time, the more I think about it, the more reasonable it seems," Professor Yan said, a hint of worry in his eyes. "Bero might really cause some trouble at this forum."
The forum officially began today. The morning session featured keynote speeches; a central leader from the host country, China, would deliver a speech at the opening ceremony, along with dignitaries from several other countries. The afternoon session consisted of keynote presentations by experts and professors. From the second day onwards, international law researchers like Chen Yang would participate in discussions and exchanges, with outstanding papers also being presented.
The morning's activities were expected to proceed without problems. While Bero was unreasonable, they wouldn't dare cause trouble during a speech by a central leader from China—they didn't have that kind of guts. And for the activities after tomorrow, media attention had decreased considerably. Therefore, the only time when the Laharu Kingdom is most likely to make a move is during the expert presentations this afternoon.
Professor Yan, as the most renowned expert in the country, will be the first to speak this afternoon, and his topic, border issues, has already been distributed to representatives from various countries. Therefore, considering all factors, Professor Yan's presentation is the most likely time for the Belo Kingdom to disrupt it.
"Yes, Professor, I think you should remind the organizing committee. Just in case something happens and we're caught off guard!" Chen Yang nodded seriously.
"Then what do you think their most likely tactic is?" Professor Yan asked.
Chen Yang pondered for a moment, recalling the turmoil he remembered from his previous life at this international law forum. While organizing his thoughts, he said,
"Professor, I think that given the small-country mentality of Bello, they're just using the same old tactics—playing the victim to gain sympathy! We should guard against their interruptions during expert presentations, occupying the podium, distributing leaflets, and displaying protest signs."
Professor Yan nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Chen Yang's point of view. This forum had attracted a considerable amount of media attention, and if some Western media with ulterior motives seized the opportunity to sensationalize it, it would bring significant negative international consequences to China.
At that moment, Professor Yan suddenly saw a middle-aged man in a white shirt and tie, with a fat, large-eared appearance, appear in the hotel lobby, separated from the buffet restaurant by only a glass wall. Professor Yan's face lit up with a hint of joy. He said,
"That's the executive vice chairman of this forum's organizing committee. Since I've run into him, I need to tell him right away to take precautions!"
With that, Professor Yan didn't even finish his breakfast, standing up and hurrying out of the restaurant.
Chen Yang watched Professor Yan's retreating figure with a touch of helplessness, then put down his chopsticks and quickly followed. However, Chen Yang wasn't optimistic about Professor Yan's impromptu meeting.
Because Chen Yang had a rather strong impression of this executive vice chairman of the organizing committee.