Just as her hand was about to touch the crystal stemware, another hand swiftly snatched away the glass of red wine before her.
Chu Peng and Gu Lanshan paused in slight surprise, then turned their heads to look at the owner of the hand that appeared mid-scene.
Sheng Shi stood tall and slim, lean but strong, his handsome face adorned with a faint smile, exuding charm. On his fair left cheek, a dimple was faintly visible. He paid no mind to the stunned man and woman before him as he raised the recently snatched wine glass toward Chu Peng, leisurely swaying it, his voice mellifluous, boldly declaring, "Mr. Chu, thank you for the wine."
His words were smooth and pleasing, though tinged with a slight chill at the end. As he turned his head to look at Gu Lanshan, his gaze held an openly brazen threat. His next words came out gritted, enunciating each word sharply, "Chu Chu, you, are, here."
