MTLNOVEL Chapter 171: Is This Plane Yours?
On a flight bound for Binzhou.
"Excuse me, thank you!" a woman wearing sunglasses politely said.
Ling Fan looked up and glanced at her, her sunglasses covering most of her cheeks, obscuring her true face.
However, with Ling Fan's extensive knowledge, he could guess a hint of her beauty hidden behind the sunglasses from her overall appearance.
He returned a polite smile and stepped aside to make room.
"Is this... Miss Shangguan?" the woman had only walked a few steps away when a young man approached, his shock mingled with a hint of surprise.
The woman paused slightly, then shook her head, "You've mistaken me for someone else!"
She did not know the young man. As a top-tier celebrity, many people would recognize her, and this person might just be a fan.
She was not arrogant; in the past, she might have even chatted with him a bit, taken a photo together, or given an autograph.
But today, she was in a bad mood and really not in the mood for it. Read latest stories on empire
Having said that, she quickly turned and hurried to the restroom.
The young man watched her disappearing silhouette, a hint of darkness flashing deep in his eyes in his astonishment.
"Mistaken? Damn it, does he think I'm blind? Even I, Leng Chuan, am being disrespected, just a mere actress, and yet she thinks too highly of herself!" the young man muttered with an ugly expression on his face.
This scene was observed by a man in his early thirties not far away, who started, a realization dawning on him as his expression subtly changed. He quickly rose and approached.
"Excuse me, are you Master Leng?" the man cautiously addressed the young man as he approached.
"You know me?" the young man looked surprised as he eyed the man before him, not recalling where he had seen him.
"Hehe, I didn't expect it to really be Master Leng, my apologies! Last time I saw you from a distance at a gathering, seems my memory is still quite good. I am Zheng Fei, Shangguan Yue's agent!" the man introduced himself with modesty.
He had to be humble, as Leng Chuan was part of the prestigious families of the Imperial Capital; although a collateral descendant, he was certainly not someone Zheng Fei could afford to offend.
"Oh! It seems I didn't recognize the wrong person after all, was it truly Shangguan Yue?" Leng Chuan chuckled.
"Hehe, it seems my face, Leng Chuan, isn't significant enough to catch Miss Shangguan's eye!"
Zheng Fei immediately broke into a sweat, hurriedly explaining, "Master Leng, you've misunderstood. Miss Shangguan isn't feeling well today and is in a bad mood!
She might have failed to recognize you momentarily and mistaken you for an ordinary fan. I hope, being as generous as you are, you won't really take it to heart!"
Leng Chuan laughed, "Of course not, I was just joking. I wouldn't be so lacking in grace. Plus, I truly am a loyal fan of Miss Shangguan!"
At that moment, Shangguan Yue came out of the restroom, and Zheng Fei quickly went over to whisper something in her ear.
Shangguan Yue was initially puzzled about why Zheng Fei had come over, but her face paled behind the sunglasses upon hearing his words.
"We can't afford to offend Master Leng. Your attitude earlier seemed to have upset him, try to appease him a bit!" Zheng Fei advised.
Shangguan Yue nodded slightly. Having carved out a significant reputation in the entertainment industry, she was well aware of its complexities.
She immediately adjusted her mood, pushed her sunglasses up to her forehead, and walked towards Leng Chuan with a bright smile.
This smile was as breathtaking as the blooming of lilies, and not only Ling Fan but also Leng Chuan couldn't help but stare in amazement.
"It turns out to be Master Leng, I am really sorry about just now!" Shangguan Yue apologized.
No further words were needed, for her beaming smile alone was enough to make Leng Chuan's entire body tingle, dispelling any resentment and filling his heart with such tenderness that he wished he could embrace her right then and there.
Movement wasn't allowed on the plane at will, so after exchanging a few courtesies with Leng Chuan, Shangguan Yue intended to return to her seat.
From her experience, it was easy to see that he was merely coveting her beauty, something she had become accustomed to and had seen through over the years.
"Ha ha, I didn't expect the fortune to meet Miss Shangguan; it truly feels like we've known each other forever. May I know where you are seated?" Leng Chuan said with a smile.
Ling Fan watched from the side, his heart set on edge, thinking how they had not met before, and couldn't he see that the girl was merely being polite out of obligation? His face must be thick-skinned.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yue forced a smile, understanding Leng Chuan's intentions too well, yet not in a position to refuse, so she pointed to her own seat.
Immediately after, Leng Chuan took a glance at Ling Fan, who was sitting next to Shangguan Yue, and frowned slightly.
He stepped up to Ling Fan, his face showing some impatience, "Kid, this isn't your seat. Move over there!"
As he spoke, he pointed towards an empty seat in the front to the left.
Next to them, Shangguan Yue inwardly sighed, regretting that even a plane ride couldn't be trouble-free; she really didn't wish for Ling Fan to give up his seat.
However, on this entire plane, probably no one dared not to give up their seat for Leng Chuan.
Many nearby passengers also sensed that this young man was special. After Shangguan Yue removed her sunglasses, many had recognized her.
As one of the top domestic celebrities, her fame was quite high, and although people didn't recognize Leng Chuan, anyone that Shangguan Yue treated with such caution must be someone significant.
At least among all those in the cabin, none could claim the privilege of receiving such careful treatment from Shangguan Yue.
"This poor guy, sitting next to Shangguan Yue was a stroke of luck, but now he's about to be shooed away, losing face publicly!" someone whispered sympathetically.
Even the flight attendants, seeing the activity, didn't approach but appeared helpless; they recognized the Leng family's young members, and interfering in Young Master Leng's affairs could cost them their jobs.
Just as Shangguan Yue was feeling a rise of helplessness, and Leng Chuan looked proudly around at the passengers who were sighing internally,
Ling Fan suddenly spoke with a smile that was not quite a smile, calmly saying, "Do you think the water in your brain hasn't gone too far, were you just talking to me? Is this plane yours or something?"
At this statement, the cabin burst into an uproar.
Shangguan Yue, astounded for a moment, looked incredulous, thinking that the man must be crazy!
"Maybe you should move aside, I know him!" Shangguan Yue couldn't help but speak out, hoping to defuse the situation for Ling Fan, as she couldn't even begin to imagine the consequences that might follow.
After the astonished crowd snapped back to reality, they looked at Ling Fan with admiration. It was right for a young man to show some backbone; they hadn't even dared to greet Shangguan Yue or ask for a photo with her before.
While the crowd felt a satisfying vindication, they couldn't help but worry a bit too.
A few flight attendants nearby looked shocked, nearly scared out of their wits, all the while nervously sweating for Ling Fan, knowing full well that Young Master Leng was not someone to provoke.
Leng Chuan, brought back from his stupor, could scarcely believe his own ears, his gaze towards Ling Fan turned bloodthirsty, as if looking at a dead man.
"Kid, this plane actually is mine, believe it or not, I can have someone throw you out right now!" Leng Chuan said through gritted teeth, pausing between words.