94: Chapter 95 Forbidden Compromise

On the balcony, the evening breeze was cool, brushing against the two women's burning cheeks. Yin Tianxue's "Yes," spoken as softly as a mosquito's hum, exploded like a thunderclap in the silent night, leaving both of them stunned.

Tang Guo widened her eyes in disbelief, her heart pounding wildly; she could hardly believe her own ears. She had originally only intended it as a tentative joke, even preparing herself to be fiercely rejected by Tianxue, or perhaps even having their friendship cut off entirely. Yet, she never expected that Tianxue would actually... agree?

After Yin Tianxue said those words, her whole body seemed to lose its strength, her legs turned soft, and she nearly collapsed to the ground. Tang Guo quickly steadied her, feeling the trembling and burning temperature of her body, and a wave of immense ecstasy and... guilt surged in her heart.

"Tianxue... are... are you serious?" Tang Guo's voice trembled slightly from excitement and disbelief. She gripped Yin Tianxue's arm tightly, her nails almost digging into her flesh.

Yin Tianxue's face was pale, her lips trembling, and her eyes were flustered and vacant; she dared not look into Tang Guo's eyes. She knew she was crazy, completely crazy. How could she... how could she agree to such an absurd request? This was simply... too shameless! But... when Tang Guo said, "Yu Bo is so strong, you alone... really can't satisfy him," the secret desire and wavering deep in her heart, which she dared not even admit to herself, completely shattered her reason.

She was too tired. Yu Bo's stamina was too astonishing; every time after, she felt as if she had died once, her whole body aching, unable to recover for several days. And... the chaotic memory of that night with the three of them, but...

She loved Yu Bo, loved him deeply. It was precisely because she loved him that she was afraid. Afraid that she couldn't fully satisfy him, afraid that he would go find other women outside because he wasn't satisfied. Rather than that... it was better to... it was better to let...

This thought was like a devil's temptation, causing her to sink step by step, until finally... she said that "Yes" which made her feel both ashamed and desperate.

"Tianxue..." Tang Guo looked at her pale face and trembling body, her heart aching. After the initial ecstasy, immense remorse and guilt flooded her mind. Had she... pushed Tianxue too hard? Tianxue loved Yu Bo so much, was such a proud person, yet now, because of her words, she was forced to make such a... humiliating compromise.

She let go and took a step back, her voice tinged with panic and regret: "Tianxue, I'm sorry... I... was I too much? If you don't want to, just pretend I never said anything. Really, I..."

"No." Yin Tianxue interrupted her, her voice very soft, yet carrying a sense of desperate resolve. She slowly raised her head, looking at Tang Guo with eyes that were complex and pained, yet held a strange calmness, "You're right... I alone... really... can't handle him."

The two looked at each other in silence, the air filled with a strange and ambiguous atmosphere. Shame, guilt, excitement, anticipation... all sorts of complex emotions intertwined, making their hearts pound uncontrollably and their cheeks burn.

Just then, footsteps sounded from the balcony entrance, followed immediately by Yu Bo's deep voice: "Tianxue? Tang Guo? What are you two doing here?"

Both of them were startled, jumping apart like frightened rabbits, quickly putting distance between them, their faces flushed with unnatural redness and panic.

Yin Tianxue hurriedly straightened her hair and clothes, forcing herself to calm down as she turned around, pulling out a stiff smile: "No... nothing. It was too stuffy inside, so Guoguo and I came out for some air."

Yu Bo's gaze swept between the two, his eyes deep, carrying a hint of inquiry and scrutiny. He keenly sensed the subtle atmosphere between them and Yin Tianxue's unnatural reaction, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly, but he didn't ask further. He just stepped forward, naturally putting his arm around Yin Tianxue's waist, his tone gentle: "The reception is almost over, we should go back. You've been tired all day, get some rest early."

His embrace was warm and familiar, carrying a scent that put one at ease. Yin Tianxue leaned into his arms, her tense nerves relaxing slightly, but the panic and guilt in her heart surged up like a tide, making her dare not look him in the eye.

"Mhm, okay." She replied in a low voice, her tone still slightly trembling.

Yu Bo looked down at her, his eyes darkening, then immediately looked up at Tang Guo, his tone distant and polite: "Miss Tang, would you like to go back together? Or... do you need me to have someone take you?"

Tang Guo looked at Yu Bo's hand around Yin Tianxue, watching the undisguised tenderness and possessiveness in his eyes, and felt a sharp pain in her heart. She pulled out a forced smile and shook her head: "No need, CEO Yu. I... I still want to stay a while longer, you two go ahead."

Yu Bo nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave with his arm around Yin Tianxue.

Tang Guo stood on the balcony, watching their receding figures as they left together. Yu Bo was tall and sturdy, Yin Tianxue slender and graceful; the two were such a perfect match, so... glaringly so. The evening breeze blew past, bringing a chill, but it couldn't blow away the bitterness in her heart and... that wildly growing, improper thought.

She raised the wine glass in her hand and drained the remaining liquid in one gulp. The spicy liquid slid down her throat, but brought no warmth at all. She looked at the city's neon lights in the distance, her eyes gradually becoming firm and... resolute.

Tianxue, I'm sorry. But... I can't control myself. Since you have already wavered, then... don't blame me for giving you a push.

The night was deep, and the figure on the balcony, under the hazy lights, appeared lonely and... stubborn.

In the car on the way home, the atmosphere was somewhat stifling. Yin Tianxue leaned against the passenger seat, watching the night scenery rapidly receding outside the window, her mind in a mess. The conversation with Tang Guo on the balcony just now flashed through her mind over and over like a movie replay, leaving her flustered and overcome with shame.

Thinking of this, a wave of panic and regret washed over her; she almost wanted to call Tang Guo immediately to tell her that what she said just now didn't count, to tell her to forget it, and to pretend nothing had happened.

However... deep in her heart, that secret desire and curiosity, which had been stirred up by Tang Guo, were like weeds, tenaciously taking root and sprouting, unable to be completely eradicated. She knew all too well about Yu Bo's intensity and tireless nature in bed. Every time after, she felt as if she had been hollowed out, her whole body aching, unable to recover for several days. Sometimes, she even feared the arrival of night, afraid of Yu Bo's seemingly insatiable desire.

If... if Tang Guo... if... she...

As soon as this thought popped up, she was startled by herself and hurriedly shook her head to drive this absurd idea out of her mind. No! She couldn't think about it anymore! This was too outrageous! She must be crazy!

"What's wrong?" Yu Bo noticed her unusual behavior, turned his head to look at her, and asked gently, "Are you not feeling well? Why is your face so red?"

"No... nothing." Yin Tianxue hurriedly shook her head, hiding the panic in her heart, and pulled out a somewhat stiff smile, "It's just... a bit stuffy in the car, a bit hot."

Yu Bo looked at her deeply, didn't ask any more questions, just reached out to turn down the air conditioning temperature, his tone gentle: "We'll be home soon. If you're sleepy, sleep for a bit, I'll call you when we arrive."

"Mhm." Yin Tianxue nodded, closed her eyes, and pretended to sleep, but her heart could not calm down for a long time.

Yu Bo looked at the little woman beside him pretending to be asleep, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly. He knew her too well; her reaction just now was clearly not right. Since returning from the balcony, she had been restless, her eyes flickering, not daring to look at him. What... what on earth did she and Tang Guo talk about?

Thinking of the way Tang Guo looked at him, that undisguised, aggressive, and possessive gaze, Yu Bo's eyes darkened. What did Tang Guo say to Tianxue? Or... did she have some improper thoughts about him?