“No…”
Xiao Yufan remained stunned for a long while before replying seriously, after confirming he had heard correctly. Clearly, Dongfang Yanran’s words had exceeded his expectations.
Yet, thinking about how such a seductive and charming woman could actually say such things, Xiao Yufan instantly felt his blood surge. He couldn’t help but admit that this woman was undoubtedly an extraordinary beauty…
“Little brother, I’ve already thrown myself at you, yet you still don’t appreciate it. Don’t you fear breaking my heart?”
Dongfang Yanran wasn’t surprised at all by Xiao Yufan’s response. Her exquisite face flushed with a touch of enchanting red, her lips curling into a captivating smile. At that moment, she resembled a beautiful painting, breathtakingly gorgeous.
“I already told you not to call me little brother. Otherwise, I really will rape you…”
Upon hearing Dongfang Yanran address him as “little brother” once again, Xiao Yufan nearly lost his composure. This woman was truly a flirtatious tease. If she weren’t so attractive, it wouldn’t have been so bad—but偏偏 (alas), she was a beauty capable of toppling nations.
“If you really meant it, wouldn’t you have already done something by now?”
To Dongfang Yanran, this threat seemed to hold no intimidation at all. Seeing Xiao Yufan’s slightly annoyed expression, she couldn’t help but laugh sweetly. Sometimes, this man was actually quite adorable…
“Anyway, I already have many women, so your temptation holds no power over me!”
Xiao Yufan had no intention of continuing this conversation with this bewitching beauty, so he decisively chose to avoid her. If he couldn’t outwit her, he could at least evade her.
“Since you already have so many women, adding me won’t make much difference, right?”
When Xiao Yufan mentioned having many women, Dongfang Yanran’s body trembled slightly before she slowly regained her composure. To her, these things weren’t important.
“You win. There’s no need for you to do anything. Consider it repaying the favor for not harming my woman back then. Huihuang will help open the way for the Finance Club, but whether you can expand beyond the capital city depends on you!”
With no other choice, Xiao Yufan could only agree to Dongfang Yanran’s request. This woman indeed possessed a natural charm. When had he ever been so flustered around women?
“I believe in a man of my choosing, one who keeps his word. As long as Huihuang can lend the Finance Club a helping hand, the rest we can handle ourselves!”
Dongfang Yanran handed her wine glass to Xiao Yufan, her beautiful eyes brimming with emotion. Even she wasn’t sure whether this feeling came from deep within her heart or was merely an act to please this man…
“Cheers to our cooperation…”
Xiao Yufan clinked his glass and drank deeply, his eyes sweeping over Dongfang Yanran’s perfect figure, his gaze now carrying a hint of intense desire—but only for a fleeting moment.
Their eyes met, and the temperature in the private room rapidly rose. Xiao Yufan swallowed hard, unable to bear looking at that breathtaking face any longer.
Dongfang Yanran was several years older than all the women around Xiao Yufan, possessing a charm that Yi Han and others lacked. What made it worse was that she kept striking seductive poses while they were alone together.
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave first…”
Xiao Yufan wasn’t sure what might happen if he stayed any longer, so he had no choice but to leave. After all, even a ghost would feel something when seated beside such a beautiful and sexy woman…
“Coward… but I like it!”
Her lips parting slightly, Dongfang Yanran watched Xiao Yufan’s figure leave the room, her eyes gleaming with determination. No matter what it took, she would get closer to this enigmatic man.
Unaware of Dongfang Yanran’s thoughts, Xiao Yufan made his way out. By now, the dinner had ended, and Jiang Rou was quietly waiting by the door of the private room. Seeing her calm and elegant demeanor, his heart stirred with a new ripple of emotion.
“Let me drive you home…”
Slowly approaching the dazed Jiang Rou, Xiao Yufan spoke unusually gently. No matter when, being by her side always brought him a sense of peace.
“If Gege is busy, you can go ahead. I can take a taxi home by myself…”
“I don’t have anything to do. Let’s go!” He took her slightly cold hand, which trembled with nervousness, and walked straight out.
Her face flushed with a tempting red, Jiang Rou’s heart raced. It was hard to imagine that after only their third meeting, she was already falling deeper into the whirlpool of Xiao Yufan’s tenderness.
Xiao Yufan knew Jiang Rou loved being on stage. He had once considered having the Huihuan Film Company groom her into a goddess-like figure, similar to Lin Jiayao. However, he realized doing so might leave her with emotional burdens, so he decided against it—for now.
“You can drop me off here. Thank you…”
As they neared the small restaurant, Jiang Rou slowly regained her senses. She glanced at Xiao Yufan beside her, her voice carrying a hint of shyness. It seemed no man had ever driven her home before.
“Go ahead. Don’t make your mom worry. Such a little beauty coming home this late, they must be very anxious…”
Waving his hand, Xiao Yufan didn’t get out of the car, watching Jiang Rou walk away. In his heart, he still had some reservations. He wasn’t even sure himself what kind of feelings he had for this girl.
Just as Jiang Rou reached the restaurant’s entrance, she saw her mother already waiting at the door. For years, her mother had single-handedly shouldered the burden of the family. Her father, bedridden for decades, couldn’t offer even the slightest help, which made Jiang Rou feel deeply guilty.
“The person who just dropped you off looks a lot like the one who came to the restaurant before…”
Looking at the luxurious sports car outside, Jiang’s mother appeared very surprised. She knew her daughter best—she hadn’t dated anyone seriously before, nor had she been close to anyone else. Having someone drive her home was a first.
“He’s just Gege. He accompanied me out today…”
Jiang Rou didn’t hide anything, because her mother was the only one she could confide in. Besides, she knew her mother would never oppose whatever choice she made.
“Have you fallen for him? He seems to care about you quite a bit. Knowing you’re afraid to walk alone, he even drove you back. If you like him, Mom will definitely support you…”
A smile blooming on her face, Jiang’s mother spoke softly. She truly wished for Jiang Rou to find a man she loved. That way, her daughter wouldn’t have to suffer alongside her anymore. Besides, Jiang Rou was already in her twenties—it was time she started thinking about her own future…
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