She snorted, as if she had bumped into something, looked up at me, her face flushed, and exclaimed, "You! You! I...we!"
I quickly waved my hand: "You're drunk. I was just helping you take your medicine. Don't misunderstand! Nothing happened!"
Fang Nan subconsciously touched her clothes, and seeing nothing amiss, the tense expression on her face finally faded. We looked at each other for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled at the same time. Fang Nan's smile was charming, with a languid quality from just waking up: "I was drunk and acted out, I'm sorry..."
Before I could say anything, she pointed to my coat: "Your phone."
"Oh!" I quickly grabbed my coat, pulled out my phone, and said "Hello." The voice on the other end was that of an unfamiliar man, looking for someone named General Manager Hu. After asking a couple of questions, I realized I'd dialed the wrong number, hung up, and couldn't help but feel secretly annoyed.
This phone call couldn't have come earlier or later...
Fang Nan had already stood up. We looked at each other, and I opened my mouth but didn't know what to say. Fang Nan was also a little embarrassed, and we both looked somewhat awkward.
"It's seven o'clock! The charity gala!" I blurted out as I suddenly remembered it.
Fang Nan immediately raised her eyebrows and exclaimed, "Ah! Yes!" She jumped up, "I'll go change my clothes! You hurry up and get ready! We..."
She suddenly stopped talking because she realized I was staring at her with wide eyes... and my gaze was full of strangeness...
Fang Nan subconsciously touched her face, straightened her clothes, and then glanced down before her expression suddenly changed. Her face flushed red, and she exclaimed, "Ah!!!"
Um……
Here's what happened: My gaze inadvertently swept over Fang Nan's pants... and I accidentally noticed a tiny wet patch on the bottom of her light-colored pants... and it looked like... red! Although it was only a very small spot, the red stain on the white background was quite noticeable...
In an instant, I understood what was going on!
No wonder Fang Nan looked tired at the company today, no wonder she seemed unwell, no wonder she frowned the whole way home...
She frowned because her stomach hurt! She looked pale because…
...because the woman's period has started!
To make matters worse, our conversation stirred up some painful memories for her. After getting drunk, she hadn't changed her underwear all afternoon... and then, well, I guess "that" thing leaked out a little... and to make matters worse, she was wearing light-colored pants...
Of all times, I saw it again...
After Fang Nan exclaimed in surprise, blood almost dripped from her face, and then she ran away as fast as a rabbit that had been shot with an arrow.
Honestly, if my heart was beating at 180 beats per minute when I was holding Fang Nan just now...
So now I'm probably 280!
It seems that in the eyes of almost all men, women spend a very long time getting dressed and dressed. But my experience today was completely different.
I waited downstairs for less than twenty minutes, and Fang Nan came down completely dressed!
She wore a red evening gown with a beautiful ruffle around the hem. The sleeveless design and low-cut neckline, along with her smooth hair styled to one side, made her look like a delicate red rose! She wore light blush and crystal lip gloss, giving her a radiant complexion; she had clearly dressed up carefully.
Because of the immense embarrassment she had just experienced, she didn't even dare to speak to me when she came down, keeping her head down and avoiding my gaze.
In this situation, as a man, I naturally had to swallow my pride and break the deadlock—I couldn't just leave such a difficult task to a woman, could I?
“Miss Fang, um… well, it’s quite cold at night, would you like to wear a shawl… you shouldn’t catch a cold these days…” As soon as I said that, I almost wanted to slap myself!
This is just bringing up a sore spot!
Fang Nan's face was a mixture of shame and anger. She glared at me, stomped her foot, and said, "You... hurry up and leave! It's getting late!"
Watching Fang Nan walk ahead of me, her slender, supple waist tightly wrapped in her red evening gown, swaying like a willow branch, I couldn't help but recall the afternoon when that supple waist was encircled in my arms—what a feeling that must have been…
And then, watching her retreating figure, a ridiculous thought suddenly popped into my head: she must have... worn that thing by now... Oh no, no no no! Damn it...
God, why am I filled with such wicked thoughts?!
The charity gala was held in a lobby of a five-star hotel in the city. To me, it looked more like a lavish banquet!
Fang Nan and I barely spoke the rest of the way; there was an awkward silence between us. After all, it was quite a situation for a woman to have this kind of "predicament" in front of a man, and it happened to be one of her most private matters…
I tried my best to concentrate on driving, but when I got out of the car, Fang Nan's expression had calmed down a bit. I handed the car keys to the hotel valet, and Fang Nan suddenly walked up to me and whispered, "Okay, let's focus on work tonight, okay?"
I breathed a sigh of relief: "Of course."
She suddenly turned around to face me. It was already past eight o'clock in the evening, and the hotel lights in front of us were dim in the night. Her charming face was reflected in the flickering lights. Suddenly, she reached out and gently straightened my tie, her movements soft and harmonious, as if carrying a strange emotion.
I suddenly couldn't help but think: if I hadn't been able to resist that afternoon and had taken advantage of her while she was asleep, we'd probably be enemies by now, wouldn't we? Where would I find the chance to enjoy this tenderness? I vaguely remember Aze saying that possessing a woman's body is easy, but possessing her heart is true conquest!
...
Our eyes met, and a strange feeling stirred within us both. Just then, a familiar voice came from behind us:
"Chen Yang, Fang Nan."
I turned around and saw a tall, slender figure walking gracefully towards me. She wore an exquisite champagne-colored evening gown, her hair was styled in a bun at the back of her head, and her face was lightly made up. She wore a calm and elegant smile, yet every inch of her exuded feminine charm! Who else could it be but Cang Yu?
Behind Cang Yu, there was another man!
The man looked to be in his early thirties at most, but his eyes suggested he was over forty, because they were very bright and piercing, carrying the experience and shrewdness of a mature man. He had a handsome face, a straight nose, and sharply defined lips. He wore a black suit, had a well-proportioned figure, and exuded the charm of a mature man.
But for some reason, I have a vague dislike for this person... because his eyes don't look very "upright".
When his gaze swept over Fang Nan, his eyes clearly lit up, as if a strange look flashed across them!
However, I only glanced at him twice before turning my attention back to Cang Yu: "Hello, Miss Cang Yu."
Fang Nan stood beside me with a pleasant smile on her face: "Cang Yu, you're here early. And who is this person next to you...?" When Fang Nan's gaze turned to the man, her smile had already become professional.
Cang Yu immediately took a half step back, standing beside the man. She gracefully took his arm and said with a calm smile, "Let me introduce you. This lady is my good friend, Ms. Fang Nan, the owner of Deep Blue Entertainment. This gentleman beside her must be her companion, Mr. Chen Yang." She then glanced at the man beside her, seemed to hesitate for half a second, and her tone became slightly more serious:
"This is Mr. Zhou Jing from Beijing. He is now my boss."
Cang Yu's new boss?
Could it be... the guy who replaced Huan Ge?!
I maintained a composed smile on my face, but a sense of hostility towards this man immediately arose in my heart!
The man named Zhou Jing didn't pay any attention to me, only nodding slightly before focusing his attention on Fang Nan! I noticed a hint of amazement flash in his eyes!
I've seen that look in his eyes countless times... Every time Aze is flirting with a girl, when he sees his prey, his eyes always look like that!
Part 1: A Man in the Martial World, Forced to His Own Destiny, Chapter 46: You're Getting Trouble!
The charity gala was held on the sixth floor of the hotel, in one of the hotel's most luxurious banquet halls. There were many security guards from the elevator to the entrance. Upon entering the banquet hall, hostesses led us to table number six at the front, while Zhou Jing and Cang Yu were ushered to a table in the first row.
I think this is probably related to the social class here.
Upon arriving in this public setting, Fang Nan's face showed no signs of distress. She had completely returned to normal, displaying the same composed expression and calm demeanor as she did at the company.
Tonight I undoubtedly saw quite a few big shots. I saw several guys who often appear on the front page of the financial and business sections of newspapers, as well as some cover figures who frequently appear in professional magazines.
It seems this charity gala is of a very high level. Not only were wealthy people from this city invited, but also some well-known figures from all over southern China. In addition, I also saw two big-name celebrities who have considerable connections in the entertainment industry.
Fang Nan seemed to be quite popular; at least a third of the people greeted her, and some even sat down to exchange pleasantries. However, I noticed that everyone who saw me sitting next to Fang Nan couldn't help but show a hint of surprise in their eyes.
I sat there steadily, rarely speaking. Only occasionally, when Fang Nan introduced me to others as her assistant, would I stand up and shake hands with them—in fact, I rarely even had the chance to shake hands. More often than not, those people of status would simply nod at me, with a hint of reserved arrogance.
Of course I wouldn't be as dissatisfied as an angry young man—after struggling in this society for several years, I've long since realized that this world is divided into classes!
Before the party even started, the well-dressed men and women in the banquet hall were still chatting and talking among themselves—it was undoubtedly a perfect social occasion.
From afar, I saw Zhou Jing and Cang Yu whisper to each other at the first table. Then, Cang Yu immediately nodded and left, as if to do something Zhou Jing had instructed.
Then Zhou Jing stood up and slowly walked to our table.
Each table here seats four people, while only truly important figures with special status can enjoy a table alone—a rather laughable rule. Does this mean that the wealthier and more powerful a person is, the more they need to distance themselves from others?!
The table where Fang Nan and I were sitting, number six, should have originally had two other guests, but they probably hadn't arrived yet. Zhou Jing walked over and casually sat down next to Fang Nan. Then, he casually took a glass of champagne from a passing waiter's tray, took a small sip, and looked at Fang Nan with an elegant and calm gaze.
Although I disliked this guy, I have to admit he was very classy. This man seemed to be highly educated; his demeanor exuded composure and a subtle air of noble elegance.
He was the one who succeeded Huan Ge, and I instinctively placed him in an adversary position. However, compared to Huan Ge, his eyes weren't as deep and sharp, but they had a more profound and unassuming quality. He also lacked Huan Ge's rough and ruthless aura, but possessed a more refined and scholarly demeanor.
"Miss Fang," he said with a smile, "I seem to have forgotten something very important."
"Oh? What?" Fang Nan responded with a smile. Her smile was captivating, but I could tell that it was entirely a professional, feigned smile. Her real smile wasn't like that.
"I forgot to compliment your beauty." It was a flippant remark, yet coming from Zhou Jing's mouth, coupled with his gentle, jade-like eyes, it sounded so sincere! I immediately realized that this man was probably a master at seducing women! "Please forgive my intrusion, but I must say, you are the most charming woman I have ever met." Zhou Jing picked up his wine glass and took a small sip.
Fang Nan smiled faintly and said, "Thank you... but I think you should save your praise for your female companion tonight, shouldn't you?"
"Hehe." Zhou Jing remained calm. "Miss Cang Yu is my work assistant. To be honest, when I first arrived in this city and received the invitation to this event tonight, I was worried about where to find a female companion... Fortunately, Miss Cang Yu helped me out of this awkward situation."
That was a very clever way of putting it! A very subtle cleverness!
On the one hand, this statement points out that he is currently single, and on the other hand, it skillfully explains that Cang Yu has no relationship with him and is simply a female companion who attends such occasions.
Fang Nan's expression remained unchanged, then she suddenly turned to me and asked, "Chen Yang, what time is it now?"
"8:30," I replied in a steady tone, glancing at my watch.
"Hmm, it seems the party is about to begin." Fang Nan smiled gently. "Mr. Zhou, don't you need to return to your seat?"
Zhou Jing seemed unfazed by Fang Nan's apparent attempt to end the conversation. Instead, he chuckled and said, "It's alright. I've already asked Cang Yu to change my seat. My seat is here tonight." He paused, then added with a smile, "Miss Fang, it's my honor to sit next to such a beautiful woman as you!"
Fang Nan was somewhat surprised, and I was also a little taken aback.
In this kind of setting, being able to sit in the front row is already a symbol of status! Yet he voluntarily moved to the back... This guy seems quite interested in Fang Nan!
Zhou Jing was clearly very good at conversation. He spoke politely, his eyes always carrying a hint of sincerity… Whether he was faking it or not, his demeanor certainly conveyed genuine genuineness. He spoke at a measured pace, his voice a gentle and pleasant baritone. More importantly, he was adept at finding topics to discuss; the two chatted for over ten minutes without a single awkward silence! Zhou Jing fully displayed his wit and humor, and Fang Nan giggled frequently, as if she were a flower in full bloom. Despite the captivating scenery, Zhou Jing's eyes showed absolutely no lecherousness, at most only a touch of gentle appreciation.
That's a really impressive guy!
Cang Yu has returned, and has probably settled the matter of changing seats. However, she did not sit next to Zhou Jing, but sat next to me.
"Cang Yu," Zhou Jing suddenly spoke up, "It seems you know Ms. Fang's assistant, Mr. Chen Yang?"
Cang Yu remained expressionless and smiled faintly, "Yes, I have met Mr. Chen at Fang Nan's company before."
A thought struck me.
Cang Yu concealed the truth about how I knew her!
“Mr. Chen Yang, I really envy you for being able to work alongside a beauty like Miss Fang.” Zhou Jing smiled, his eyes shining as he looked at me.
I simply said, "Ms. Fang is a very good boss."
Zhou Jing's expression softened slightly. He casually summoned a waiter and brought Fang Nan a glass of champagne. Fang Nan hesitated for a moment, and I immediately understood her meaning. I called the waiter over and whispered something to him.
A moment later, the waiter brought a glass of warm water. I took it and handed it to Fang Nan, asking in a low voice, "Does your head still hurt?"
This gesture is undoubtedly very thoughtful.
Women need to be careful to keep warm during their period, and the pain is usually quite severe on the first and second days! During this time, it's crucial to avoid drinking cold water or cold foods. Drinking warm water can help relieve the discomfort.