"Of course, they just said they'd treat me to dinner. They didn't say anything else! What are you thinking?" Jiang Xinyue muttered under her breath.
Li Yang nearly fainted. Damn it, he'd been deluding himself! Buddha, Guanyin, please help me judge her heart! I'm going crazy!
Jiang Xinyue's idea to invite Li Yang to dinner was also on a whim. After all, she hadn't had a chance to meet Li Yang since their first encounter, and Li Yang had always been very busy, so their work rarely overlapped.
Even though Jiang Xinyue wanted to see him all along, she had no reason or opportunity, and she couldn't just barge into his house and say, "Li Yang, come to me, fuck me, I've fallen in love with you."
It wasn't that Jiang Xinyue was being foolish or demeaning herself; rather, after those events, she gained a clear understanding of men and society. She learned that strength reigns supreme, and even the most glorious past can crumble overnight. Only her own true strength was the safest bet.
When her father fell from power, everyone avoided him like the plague, and countless people kicked her when she was down. It was the time when she was most lost and had the least confidence in life. When she had nowhere to turn and nowhere to turn, and no one to ask for help, she was almost in despair. She felt that everything was pitch black and that she had lost all hope and fighting spirit. She almost wanted to end her life.
Li Yang suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Instead of avoiding them, he extended a helping hand like the hand of God, pulling her out of the mire, wiping the mud off her body, and allowing her former peacock feathers to shine with their due brilliance. She once again stood on the bright stage of life, surrounded by flowers and applause.
It gave her father a peaceful old age and gave her the courage to be a person again. She had almost lost all feelings for any man, especially after the promise Li Yang made; she almost accepted that her body belonged to Li Yang. The more she interacted with Li Yang and learned about him, the more shocked she became by the relationships between Li Yang and those outstanding women. Then she pondered, and finally, she strengthened her resolve.
She vowed to marry no one but Li Yang. So many outstanding women were willing to follow him without any official status, which showed just how exceptional he was. So why should she be so proud and cause herself pain by not following her heart? But after Li Yang made that promise, he never mentioned keeping it.
This left her heart in turmoil, constantly uncertain and experiencing the full pain of unrequited love. Furthermore, because of the immense gratitude she felt, she received no response from Li Yang.
Her heart was filled with anxiety all day long, putting pressure on herself. Gradually, this led to her current insomnia. At first, sleeping pills worked, but later even those stopped working. She couldn't sleep almost every night, her mind filled with thoughts of that person. How could she not be in pain?
Having finally seized this rare opportunity, how could she let it slip away so easily? She secretly cheered herself on, determined to put aside all pride and reserve and have something happen between her and Li Yang!
Chapter 550: If You Dare, Go to a Hotel Room
Jiang Xinyue was determined to seize this opportunity at all costs, so she didn't hesitate any longer and used all the tricks of a woman, including seduction, coquetry, and charm. In her early twenties, she was undeniably mature both physically and mentally. Her body was obvious to everyone, and many drooled and stared at her breasts.
As for psychological maturity, places like television stations, so close to the entertainment industry, are often murky and demanding, making them ideal training grounds, especially for beautiful women. The pressure and mental shrewdness they endure increase exponentially. They not only expend mental and physical energy, but also need to be incredibly tolerant and accepting at crucial moments, even if it means swallowing sausages and soy milk...
When Jiang Xinyue was in power, everything went smoothly. Those beasts with eyes practically piercing her clothes and minds filled with lewd thoughts dared not make a move for fear of harming her. When she fell from grace, she lost all her halo and her charm plummeted. Many men wanted to take advantage of her, but before she could completely fall, a divine hand lifted her up.
Therefore, after experiencing countless tribulations and sufferings, she not only remained pure and chaste, but her heart was also completely devoted to Li Yang, unable to be pulled away or moved away.
"What are you doing?" They sat down in the restaurant; the view from the window was lovely, with autumn leaves falling softly outside, a peaceful and serene scene. But Jiang Xinyue seemed distracted, which surprised Li Yang. He didn't want to pry into her mind; if he accidentally stirred up trouble, there would be no escaping it.
"Oh, it's nothing. I wasn't feeling well, I was just spacing out, sorry!" Jiang Xinyue's cheeks flushed slightly as she quickly bowed her head in apology. How could she possibly tell Li Yang what was on her mind? That would be too embarrassing.
"Oh." Li Yang was also a little annoyed. It was his first time having dinner with a woman. Women usually get distracted, and it's usually the girls who stare at him with infatuated eyes, making him feel embarrassed by their lustful gaze. But today, he was the one who got the short end of the stick.
"Let's order. What would you like to eat? This Sichuan Mapo Tofu is quite delicious. By the way, do you like tofu?" Jiang Xinyue asked, her eyes sparkling with water.
Li Yang clearly saw allure and seduction in it, but he wasn't sure. The person had been distracted just now, so he must have been mistaken.
"I love tofu the most, it's so smooth and tender... uh, I can order one. I'm not picky about the other dishes, uh, you can order whatever you like!" Li Yang suddenly realized that there was obvious ambiguity in his words, chuckled dryly and quickly changed the subject.
Jiang Xinyue was secretly pleased with herself. She had deliberately planned this, wanting to see if Li Yang could resist her charm. When a man is attacked by a woman, especially a super beauty like her, she was confident that Li Yang would take the initiative to kiss her and take her to a hotel sooner or later.
Fortunately, this is a relatively secluded restaurant with an elegant environment and not many staff. The waitress is a girl with a gentle expression. Although she is not very beautiful and has only average looks, she has a good temperament.
They seemed to recognize Jiang Xinyue, a celebrity, but weren't overly enthusiastic, remaining polite and professional as ever. Li Yang admired this kind of person. Jiang Xinyue also breathed a sigh of relief, feeling quite content. She secretly remembered this place, planning to eat here again in the future—it was peaceful.
"Since you're not going to do it, then I'll order..." Jiang Xinyue ordered a table full of dishes.
"Can we finish this? Are you a big eater?" Li Yang couldn't help but mutter. After the initial slight awkwardness, their mood became more harmonious, and Li Yang even started joking around.
"Me? Do you think this is big?" Jiang Xinyue deliberately puffed out her chest for Li Yang to see, as if her stomach was below her chest, right? Li Yang didn't see her stomach, but he was so stimulated by that trembling mountain that he almost had a nosebleed and nearly got an erection.
"I'm a big eater. Thank you for your consideration!" Li Yang immediately retreated.
"My place isn't very big, is it?" Jiang Xinyue giggled, her eyes forming crescent moons.
“Big, and very big and firm!” Li Yang said in a serious tone.
"You're so yellow and violent!" Jiang Xinyue said shyly.
"I'll take it!" Li Yang was sweating profusely. "Okay, you win."
"Eat your food, come and take advantage of me!" Li Yang offered the food, his words carrying a hidden meaning. Heh heh, he did it on purpose. With his keen intelligence, he quickly sensed something amiss from Jiang Xinyue's expression and actions. Damn, she dares to tease me and play with fire? Do you think I'm afraid?
Jiang Xinyue said shyly, "What do you mean by taking advantage of someone? You're so naughty!"
"How about you take advantage of me?" Li Yang asked, burying his head in his food.
"Why do you eat without looking up or pausing? Aren't you afraid of choking? Besides, overeating is bad for your health!" Jiang Xinyue teased, seeing that Li Yang didn't look up.
Li Yang thought fiercely, "Damn it, do you think I'm Hello Kitty just because I don't show my power? Do you think I'm a toothpick just because I don't roar?"
"How about I tell you a funny story?" Li Yang said with a smile to Jiang Xinyue.
"Okay, I'm all ears!" Jiang Xinyue said excitedly.
"A man went to a bookstore and asked, 'Where is *The Happy Marriage*?' The clerk said it was a fantasy novel and on the first shelf. 'And *The Way Couples Get Along*?' The clerk said it was a martial arts book and on the second shelf. The man continued, 'And *Financial Management and Home Buying Essentials*?' The clerk said that was a book on delusional disorder, belonging to the psychiatric category, and on the eighth shelf. The man asked, 'And *A Man Should Be the Head of the Household*?' The clerk, annoyed, said, 'We don't sell fairy tales here!'" Li Yang said, smiling at Jiang Xinyue.
Jiang Xinyue laughed so hard she almost cried, covering her mouth with her small hands, her lower body surging with desire, almost bursting out.
"You're so mean, deliberately making people laugh." Jiang Xinyue finally stopped laughing, glancing at Li Yang with a teasing look in her eyes. She didn't even eat anymore.
Just as Li Yang was about to retort, he felt a jolt below as Jiang Xinyue's fair and delicate calf kicked him. It looked like a kick, but it felt more like a touch. Her smooth calf brushed against his leg, and Li Yang immediately felt a jolt, and his long-awaited member finally became erect.
Li Yang glared at Jiang Xinyue with eyes blazing with fury, but Jiang Xinyue simply lowered her head and ate as if nothing had happened.
Holy crap, was it intentional? Or was it an act?
Li Yang glared at her for a few seconds, but Jiang Xinyue seemed oblivious, continuing to eat elegantly with small bites. Her chopsticks disappeared into her mouth with the slightest movement of her lips. Li Yang's gaze suddenly froze. Jiang Xinyue's rosy lips held the chopsticks, moving them in and out, in and out, with a series of subtle movements.
At first, Li Yang thought she was licking her chopsticks, that's how you eat, but after a few glances, he realized she wasn't doing that. Her eyes were like water, seemingly focused on the food, but her movements became rhythmic, varying in intensity—nine shallow movements followed by one deep one, then three shallow movements followed by seven deep ones. He wasn't mistaken after all! Holy crap, Li Yang was instantly filled with excitement.
Seduction, blatant seduction. Li Yang suddenly understood the difference between a mature woman and a young girl. Fang Kexin might like him, at most revealing her feelings with infatuated eyes, but she would never dare to be so direct and blatant.