Chapter 211: A Short Separation Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

After leaving Beijing, Lin Jiayao headed south, captivating even more people with her melodious and enchanting voice. Standing atop the pinnacle of success, she was someone everyone else could only look up to…

Inside a luxurious club in Shanghai, Lin Jiayao lay on the bed, quietly gazing through the floor-to-ceiling windows at the bustling cityscape outside. Her graceful legs were tightly entwined, exuding a seductive charm that was impossible to ignore.

“Our divine beauty, Ms. Lin, are you missing your lover? You’ve been listless all day—you must have worn your eyes out waiting for him…”

The door gently creaked open as a beautiful older woman wrapped her arms around Lin Jiayao’s delicate waist from behind, prompting a soft giggle from her. However, her words caused Jiayao’s pretty face to flush with a hint of alluring embarrassment.

“Fan Jie, if you keep teasing me, I swear I’ll cancel all my plans for today. Anyway, I was thinking of taking a break. He’s been gone for days, and still not a single call from that brat of a boyfriend! Could he have forgotten me already?”

Resting her delicate hand against her cheek, Yuhan’s eyes carried a tinge of melancholy. A woman in love always became sensitive, especially when she couldn’t be by Xiao Yufan’s side. Sometimes, she couldn’t help but let her imagination run wild…

“You don’t need to cancel your plans yourself—I’ve already taken care of everything. You’re free for the next few days…”

The older woman looked at Jiayao’s flawless beauty, a face so perfect it could make even other women envious, and smiled slightly. At these words, Jiayao was taken aback. She couldn’t understand why Fan Jie, who was always so cautious, had suddenly canceled her schedule.

“What? Don’t tell me you’re not happy about it? Then forget it—I’ll just re-schedule everything for you…” Smiling playfully, Fan Jie’s lips curled into a charming smile as she watched Jiayao’s surprised expression.

“No, don’t! I was actually hoping to go back for a visit. It’s been so long since I’ve seen Yufan…”

“Please, my dear, you’ve only been away from Beijing for less than half a month!”

Fan Jie was momentarily speechless, defeated by Jiayao’s intense emotions. Only half a month apart, and she already seemed heartbroken—Fan Jie couldn’t imagine what kind of magic this man possessed.

“Only half a month? I didn’t even notice… Oh, right! You still haven’t told me why you canceled my schedule…”

Blushing and pouting, Jiayao gave a shy smile, slightly embarrassed.

“You’ll have to ask your lover about that—I don’t want to interrupt your reunion…”

With a shrug, Fan Jie replied with a knowing smile, then turned and left the room before Jiayao could react, leaving her standing there, slightly bewildered.

“Could it be that my little Yaoyao isn’t happy with my arrangements? Or have you become so focused on your career that you’ve forgotten about your husband?”

Just as Jiayao was lost in thought, a soft voice suddenly whispered in her ear. Her body trembled slightly, and for a moment, she doubted her own ears—but she wanted to believe it was real.

Feeling the warmth radiating from behind her, Jiayao’s lips curled into a gentle smile. That familiar, comforting sensation sent her heart soaring with joy…

“Even if I forget everything, I would never forget the one I love the most!”

She turned around and tightly embraced the figure behind her, tears glistening in her eyes. The brief separation had only magnified her longing. Xiao Yufan’s sudden appearance overwhelmed her with indescribable happiness.

Without any grand declarations or vows, Jiayao’s words struck a deep chord in Xiao Yufan’s heart. This woman gave everything to love him, yet he couldn’t even give her a complete love in return…

“So, has my little Yaoyao missed me…”

His hand gently cupped her soft curves, and a playful smile tugged at Xiao Yufan’s lips. Jiayao’s body shivered slightly, letting out a soft moan filled with irresistible allure.

“Of course I’ve missed you, Yufan. If it weren’t for your dream of seeing me succeed, I’d rather be an ordinary woman, just like Sister Yihan, by your side…”

Her delicate hands didn’t know where to go. Though Jiayao had grown accustomed to his teasing, her body still reacted instinctively. The brief separation had only intensified their passion, and Xiao Yufan’s sudden appearance awakened the deep longing in her heart.

“So, which part of you missed me the most?”

Cheng Ying had been with him for five years but had never truly given herself to Xiao Yufan. That made Jiayao the first woman he had ever made love to. His infatuation with her was undeniable.

“My heart, my mind—they’re filled with thoughts of you…”

Her voice trembled slightly as she spoke. Under Xiao Yufan’s tender caresses, her body slowly melted into his embrace. At that moment, she only wanted to stay in his arms, forgetting all about fame and fortune.

“And what about your body, Yaoyao? Did it miss me too?”

“Of course it did…” Jiayao didn’t hesitate for a second, her longing unhidden. If someone from the outside world saw her like this, they would be shocked—this woman who stood at the peak of stardom could be so passionately affectionate.

Seeing the shy and tender expression on Jiayao’s face, Xiao Yufan knew it was time to stop teasing. He softened his touch, thinking about how to bring up the matter he had come for. He didn’t want to drag his beloved into the messy world of business conflicts.

“Yufan, I can tell something’s on your mind. Did something happen with the company? Can I help you with anything?”

Jiayao was quick to sense the shift in his mood. Her beautiful eyes slowly opened, locking onto his slightly sharp profile.

“My little Yaoyao, are you willing to get involved in business matters?”

Xiao Yufan didn’t want to make decisions for her. He respected her autonomy. If she didn’t want to get involved in the corporate world, he would never force her.

“As long as it helps you, I don’t mind doing anything. I just wish I were more useful, like Sister Yihan and Menglu, who can support you directly…”

Her lips curved into a slightly self-reproachful smile. The sight of her looking so down pained Xiao Yufan’s heart. If anyone dared to say Lin Jiayao was useless, they’d probably be drowned in a wave of public outrage. This woman, with such immense influence, was no mere figurehead.

A single concert of hers could earn more than an entire month’s revenue for a company. To the outside world, Lin Jiayao was an inexhaustible goldmine…

Of course, Xiao Yufan knew this all too well. That was precisely why he had thought of this highly influential young woman when Chen Xiaohua mentioned needing a mediator…