The male bug showed a disdainful expression, making their faces, which had long been steeped in indulgence in smoke and drink, even uglier, yet they remained completely unaware.
Wasn’t he just a civilian male bug with a mere D-level mental strength?
Was there really a need for such a fuss?
No matter how much of a pretty boy he looked like, the stormy period of a female bug’s mental unrest could not be easily suppressed by appearance.
These brainless female bugs deserved to be treated as the most contemptible toys, and even clowns like Payne were no exception.
Regardless of the myriad thoughts churning inside them, they could not interrupt the scene unfolding before them.
Payne did not see any issue with his lowly posture; as long as this male bug in front of him could give a nod, he was willing to lower himself to dust.
When Tong Sui heard that name, he paused for a few seconds before suddenly recalling something.
He remembered and suddenly realized.
This Payne Warner was the first member of the harem accepted by Lu Ting, gaining the support of an entire conglomerate family because of him.
According to the original storyline, he should have succumbed under Lu Ting’s pursuit, so why was he…
Kneeling before him to say these words?
Tong Sui showed a bewildered expression.
This subtle change in emotion was precisely captured by Payne, who was on his knees.
He reignited an unquenchable hope, “Lord Tong Sui, if you find it presumptuous, could you please give me a chance? I will perform well, as long as I can stay by your side.”
“That’s not…”
Tong Sui originally intended to extend a hand to help him up for further conversation.
However, he suddenly felt the air pressure around him drop a few degrees. Turning his head, he saw a face that had completely darkened.
It was the first time he had seen Bai Xingluo express such emotions; that cold face was shadowed, as if a storm was about to break any second, flashing with lightning—a powerful and dangerous presence.
Darkness clouded his eyes as he stared at the kneeling Payne as though he were prey or an enemy.
In Bai Xingluo, Tong Sui sensed the reason he could become the antagonist.
Bai Xingluo was inherently sharp and powerful, and the strength endowed him with too many possibilities; any slight misstep could lead to a loss of control.
He would not allow Bai Xingluo to repeat the same mistakes.
Thus, Tong Sui retracted his hand that was originally prepared to assist Payne and gently grasped Bai Xingluo’s sleeve instead.
Bai Xingluo halted.
Then he heard that clear and pleasant voice addressing the kneeling Payne, “I’m sorry, but you can get up now. You are very talented, but I won’t consider looking for another female bug.”
Payne, kneeling on the ground, suddenly became excited, trying to move forward.
“Please think about it; I truly love you and can’t forget you. I am much better than a military female bug; you—”
As Payne reached out, attempting to grasp Tong Sui’s pant leg, he was abruptly restrained by a force gripping his wrist and flung backward.
Bai Xingluo stood in front of Tong Sui, blocking his fixated and almost twisted gaze.
“Haven’t you heard? The male master has rejected you.”
He wanted to act the moment he saw this guy, but he couldn’t make decisions for the male master. Even though he was filled with fear and jealousy to the brink of madness, he could only endure in silence.
When Tong Sui finally spoke the rejection, he was dumbfounded for a long time before slowly processing it.
The male master had rejected.
He had rejected a female bug that seemed flawless in the eyes of male bugs.
Since that was the case, there was no longer any need to suppress himself.
Bai Xingluo gradually lifted his chin, the depths of his eyes swirling with powerful mental force, “Will you leave on your own, or should I use my methods to make you leave?”
“I will leave,” Payne staggered to his feet, looking mournfully at Tong Sui, “But may I ask why?”
Although he was a female bug, nearly all the surrounding male bugs held favor towards him, some even pursuing him madly.
Payne was not foolish; he was well aware of his advantages.
He was strikingly handsome and had the unique support of a prominent family, and most male bugs who professed love for him actually adored the substantial wealth behind him.
But Tong Sui, the only male bug he felt could pull him out of this quagmire, had rejected him fiercely.
He hadn’t even given him a shred of leeway.
Why was that?
Tong Sui replied, “Because I already have someone I’m interested in.”
“But he’s a female attendant! Just an extra one is not acceptable…?”
Payne’s voice was filled with sorrow and lamentation; he simply did not understand.
He did not believe he was inferior to Bai Xingluo; in fact, in both personality and looks, he was among the most popular with male bugs and could even bring more wealth than Bai Xingluo.
“This is different,” Tong Sui said, “This cannot be measured by status or quantity. I hope one day you can comprehend this.”
With that said, tears welled in Payne’s eyes as he realized there was no possibility left.
Perhaps if he had acted sooner, the outcome might have been different.
But he did not know; perhaps it was just his delusion.
“I will wait for you forever. As long as you change your mind one day, I will always wait for you.”
After saying this, he turned and ran out of the banquet hall, leaving everyone still processing what had just occurred.
Indeed.
They couldn’t believe it; how could a male bug reject a Warner family female bug?
That was an immeasurable fortune!
How many bugs would never see such wealth in their lifetime, and he merely needed to nod to obtain it, yet this young male bug rejected him?!
This world must be insane.
Even the well-informed noble male bugs had never witnessed such a scene.
There were some clueless young masters who commented, “Payne really deserves it. I chased him for so long back then, but he ignored me. How about now, huh? Hahaha, being rejected by a low-ranking civilian bug will surely be a laughingstock for years to come—”