72 Perpetual Utility Man to the Rescue (2/2)
Ye Shuang caught onto the situation fast and nodded with a smile. ”Yes, her family is worried that she hadn't come home even though it's already so late, so they had me come to fetch her. We came across some drunks fighting at the door. Afraid that she might accidentally get involved, I had her wait for me by the taxi first.”
Little Brother Ye greeted him politely. ”Hello, Brother Fang!”
Fang Mo nodded. ”Ye Feng is also here. Looks like Auntie and Uncle Ye are truly worried about her.”
Then, he turned to explain to Ye Shuang, ”Actually, this is all my sister's friends' fault. They insisted on bringing Ye Shuang to join them. They got a little carried away, but they meant no harm. I just received a call saying your girlfriend was here. Even if you hadn't come, a few minutes later, I would have helped send her home…”
Fang Mo indeed had the intention of coming to save the damsel in distress. After all, the group of socialites had their private drivers watching over them no matter how late it was. Furthermore, the establishment would look after them in case something happened to them while they were patronizing the place. However, it would be different for Ye Shuang, a commoner. Even if everyone had the intention of looking after her, no one could guarantee that nothing would go wrong, especially if alcohol was involved.
It was why Fang Mo had accepted the invitation. On the surface, he was giving face to Ruan Yuan, but actually, he was there to take Ye Shuang home. He knew the attitude of this bunch of socialites. The peaceful and respectful relationship was just a front—that was how the rich and famous interacted with others after all.
In other words, things could have changed at any given moment because she had not gained their approval and they did not considered her on the same level as the rest of them… unlike Fang Mo, who was saved once by Ye Shuang.
”I know, thank you.” Ye Shuang smiled awkwardly. To put it simply, she also knew the only friend she could count on among this circle was Fang Mo—the others could only be considered her acquaintances. ”Even so, I'd better go inform them. After all, I have to say something since I've already taken her away.”
Fang Mo originally intended to relay the message on his behalf, but having Ye Shuang explain the situation in person would be better, so he nodded. ”Then, let us go. I'll take the three of you home later.”
Thanks, but no thanks! Ye Shuang almost cried from the kindness of her friend. With a surreptitious wipe of her cold sweat, she rejected him politely. ”That won't be necessary, I'll have my little… I mean, my girlfriend's little brother take her home. I'm afraid her parents will worry if we stay any longer.”
Before Little Brother Ye had any chance to counter, a bag of clothes was shoved in his hands, and he was half-pushed and half-dragged toward the entrance with his brother, who whispered, ”You have class tomorrow morning, and your sister needs to report to work… So quickly send your sister home, don't go loitering outside anymore!”
In other words, get lost so other people won't see you.
What, you're chasing me off after you've used me‽
Fang Mo sighed with emotion watching Little Brother Ye's indignant departure. ”You and your girlfriend share such a close relationship!”
No matter how many times he had seen it, the fact that Ye Shuang managed to interact with his girlfriend's family like he was treating them as his own impressed Fang Mo greatly.
”It's nothing, someone has to keep a constant eye on him or else he will be up to no good, that's all.” Ye Shuang smoothed down her shirt and was about to follow behind Fang Mo when she frowned, and her footsteps halted. She raised her arms to massage the bridge of her nose and continued moving before Fang Mo realized something was wrong.