Chapter 330 A loving dinner with all the women – how about a no-holds-barred party?

Standing a few steps behind Jiang Jing, Zhou Wanqin and Lin Hong watched the heartwarming scene before them, though their feelings were somewhat complex and unnatural.

Their gazes swept over Li Xue, Xinxin, and the other women, holding a hint of envy they hadn't even realized themselves.

After all, their current status was no longer just that of members of the security team protecting Jiang Jing.

That guy with a face as thick as a city wall had already used a bet to successfully trick them onto his pirate ship.

They had become new members of his massive harem group.

Watching the other women hug and act coquettishly with Jiang Jing so naturally, they actually felt a small, secret longing in their hearts.

But given their personalities and status, they really were too embarrassed to be as uninhibited as the others, so they could only stand to the side, feigning composure.

After some intimate canoodling, Li Xue clapped her hands and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, don't just stand by the door. Brother Jiang Jing just got back, he must be tired."

"Let's go prepare dinner. Today, let him taste the culinary skills of us sisters!"

"Yay! I'm going to make my signature dish!" Xinxin cheered.

"I'll come help too," Qin Shuang said softly.

The other women also chimed in, chatting excitedly as they headed toward the kitchen, ready to show off their skills and reward their man.

Jiang Jing watched their busy, harmonious backs, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

This feeling was truly nice.

Lying on the sofa, his gaze swept casually across the living room.

In the shadows of the corner, he saw that quietly standing figure—Lee Ji-yeon.

Unlike the enthusiasm of the others, she just stood there quietly, like a transparent background prop.

But Jiang Jing keenly captured a flash of extremely complex emotion in her lowered eyes.

Struggle, hesitation, determination... even a trace of a desperate, burn-the-bridges resolve.

It was completely devoid of her usual delicate, timid, and pitiable demeanor.

However, the moment Jiang Jing's gaze landed on her, Lee Ji-yeon seemed to keenly perceive something and immediately reined in all her emotions.

She lifted her head, her face instantly blooming with that soft, beautiful smile that could melt a person's heart, her eyes clear and innocent, as if the complex look Jiang Jing had just seen was merely his own illusion.

"Oppa Jiang Jing, welcome home." She bowed slightly, her voice soft, sweet, and flawless.

Jiang Jing also revealed a gentle smile and nodded at her. "Mhm, I'm back."

Internally, however, he couldn't help but sigh: things seemed to be getting more and more interesting.

This beautiful snake, carefully arranged by his side, seemed to be unable to hold back any longer and was preparing to make a move.

He wanted to see exactly what kind of tricks she, and the people behind her, were trying to play.

The atmosphere of the dinner was warm and lively.

The long dining table was filled with a dazzling array of dishes. Although they weren't as exquisite as the skills of the professional chefs in the manor, every single dish contained the heartfelt intentions of the women.

A small mountain soon piled up in Jiang Jing's bowl.

Braised pork belly from Li Xue, steamed fish from Su Xiaoxiao, braised prawns from Zhou Wenying, chicken soup ladled by Xinxin...

Several beautiful eyes gazed at him eagerly, filled with expectation, like elementary school students waiting for a teacher to grade their homework.

Looking at them like this, Jiang Jing felt both amused and warmed.

In reality, the reason they were doing this wasn't just to reward Jiang Jing; there were their own little calculations involved too.

With the title of Academician added to Jiang Jing, his status was rising, and the girls surrounding him felt more or less uneasy.

They felt that they were somewhat no longer worthy of Jiang Jing's current status.

So they wanted to use this method to clumsily yet sincerely express their feelings and prove that they weren't just vases.

"Come now, let me taste the handiwork of my darlings!" Jiang Jing said with a smile, picking up a piece of the braised pork belly Li Xue had made and placing it in his mouth to savor it carefully.

The heat was a bit too much, and the caramelized color was slightly dark, but the aroma of the meat was rich, and the flavor was spot on.

"Mhm! Not bad! Fatty but not greasy, it melts in the mouth. Xue'er's cooking has improved!" Jiang Jing gave a thumbs up, offering praise without hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Li Xue's face immediately blossomed with a joyful smile, as if she had received the highest reward.

Next, he tasted Su Xiaoxiao's steamed fish: "The fish is tender and fresh, the heat was just right. Xiaoxiao is very attentive."

Zhou Wenying's braised prawns: "The shrimp meat is bouncy, and the taste is delicious. Wen Ying is bold indeed, the seasoning is punchy too!"

Xinxin's chicken soup: "The soup is clear and rich in flavor, warming the heart and stomach. Our Xinxin is the most thoughtful."

He gave a positive review for almost every dish.

In fact, to be fair, these dishes tasted quite alright. After all, they had been practicing for so long, so making one signature dish each wasn't a problem.

Situations like in TV dramas where people make food into poison are, after all, rare in reality.

Jiang Jing's unsparing praise made all the women beam with joy, and the little bit of nervousness in their hearts instantly vanished.

They didn't want much; they just hoped that their efforts could be seen and acknowledged by the one they loved.

The meal ended amidst laughter and cheer.

After the meal, the maids naturally took care of cleaning up the mess. The women surrounded Jiang Jing and brought him to the spacious and comfortable living room, sitting around him.

Jiang Jing put his arms around Su Xiaoxiao and Li Xue, who were closest to him, and began to vividly recount the interesting stories from his trip to the Imperial Capital.

Of course, he skipped the dangerous experience of being attacked and only picked out the fun parts to talk about.

For example, the box of "Loving Tiramisu" with a strange shape from Liu Ruyan, and the contrasting behavior of Yan Shuyao when they went to play extreme sports.

Hearing him mention dating other beauties without any avoidance, Li Xue couldn't help but extend her slender finger and gently poke his chest, her tone carrying a bit of coquettishness and helplessness: "Hey, Academician Jiang, you're becoming less and less discreet when talking to us about these things, aren't you?"

"Is it appropriate to talk about dating other girls right in front of us?"

Jiang Jing spread his hands with an innocent face: "When have I ever avoided you? Haven't we always been honest with each other?"

Upon hearing this, the women were stunned at first, then immediately realized: it was true!

This guy had been a scumbag in the clearest way possible from the very beginning; he never disdained to hide his philandering, it was always laid out on the table.

When they chose to stay back then, to a certain extent, they had accepted this honesty of his.

Thinking of this, the women were all a bit speechless. Li Xue and Su Xiaoxiao, who were close to Jiang Jing, tacitly extended their hands and pinched the soft flesh on his waist, neither too lightly nor too heavily.

"Hiss—" Jiang Jing cooperated by sucking in a breath of cold air, even though with his physical constitution, he couldn't feel any pain at all.

A wicked smile appeared on his face. His gaze swept over the women's blushing, pretty faces. He lowered his voice and spoke in a tone filled with temptation: "Since everyone is so honest... why don't we have an unrestrained party tonight? Shall we have some in-depth emotional exchange?"