61: Cycling

Hearing that Yang Xin intended to poach her, Ye Xi’s lips curved into an innocent smile.

“Yang Dage, professions are not divided by status, and Sister Xuening treats me very well.”

“Yes, yes, yes, it was indeed my oversight, Miss Ye, I also graduated from your school.” Yang Xin laughed awkwardly, trying to get closer to Ye Xi.

“Then I’ll call you Senior, Senior, what was your major?” Ye Xi didn’t directly refuse, wanting to give the simp a glimmer of hope, otherwise, he would give up immediately.

…

Li Xuening watched her future wife chatting animatedly with this bad man, her heart aching with jealousy. If she wasn’t afraid of leaving a bad impression on Ye Xi, she would have loved to smash a plate over his head.

Noticing Li Xuening’s murderous gaze, Yang Xin felt a hint of secret joy. This woman must have regretted seeing him get close to other girls.

Looking at the few dishes left on the table, Yang Xin smiled and asked, “Are you two finished eating? Do you want to add more? I’ll pay.”

Without waiting for Ye Xi and Li Xuening to agree, Yang Xin waved his hand, and a waiter came over. He ordered a few more dishes.

He felt good about himself; a man, after all, should be decisive and not timid like a woman.

“Thank you, Yang Dage.” Ye Xi gently brushed a few strands of long hair that had been disheveled by the wind, and smiled playfully. This elegant movement made Yang Xin momentarily lose himself in a daze.

This meal would cost several hundred, and having a sugar daddy pay for it, Ye Xi thought, was not a bad thing at all.

“Yang Dage, what’s wrong?” Ye Xi tilted her head, looking at Yang Xin.

“Nothing, I just got distracted thinking about something.” Yang Xin lowered his head, not understanding what was wrong with him today, always feeling an unusually strong desire.

“Yang Dage, I heard you’ve been pursuing my Sister Xuening, is that true?” A hint of sadness appeared on Ye Xi’s face, and her eyes showed a touch of disappointment and regret.

“Mm, yes, I only like her.” Yang Xin nodded. He had just said it, so if he denied it now, wouldn’t he be shameless?

At the same time, his pursuit of Li Xuening wavered, even if she would bring huge benefits to their family.

“Mm, but, I think feelings can’t be forced.” Ye Xi maintained an unnatural smile on her face. She was already stunningly beautiful, but this smile looked a bit forced, as if she was pulling it up with effort.

Seeing the beauty so sad, Yang Xin felt very uncomfortable. Even so, he could only echo, “Yes, do your best and leave the rest to fate.”

“By the way, Yang Dage hasn’t had many girlfriends, right? We girls all hope for a lifelong partner.”

Ye Xi lightly parted her red lips, a smile quietly blooming on her face, its meaning profound and elusive.

“Of course not.”

Yang Xin quickly shook his head. No matter what, he had to deny it first. He did have many lovers, and he certainly couldn't admit such a thing in front of two beautiful women.

Ye Xi turned her face, her voice carrying a hint of annoyance, “You’re lying?”

“Miss Ye, I really didn’t lie, may I be struck by lightning if I lie! Why do you say that, Guniang?” Yang Xin raised his hand, feeling extremely guilty. “Heavens, I just said it casually, it was a joke, please don’t strike us.”

“But, everyone outside says that rich men are not good people. Men turn bad as soon as they get rich, they just like to…” Ye Xi gently chided, then softly stroked her shoulder, her cheeks slightly flushed, lowering her head silently like a shy flower.

“Ah, no, men and men cannot be generalized. I am definitely not that kind of person.” Yang Xin, as if wronged, forcefully put on a righteous demeanor.

“Really?” Ye Xi’s lips curved, an innocent and charming look on her face, incredibly captivating.

“Really.” Looking at the innocent smile, Yang Xin nodded again.

Li Xuening forcibly held back her laughter. As an outsider, she could tell that Ye Xi was toying with this old man, Yang Xin.

However, Yang Xin was deeply caught in this game, being led by the nose by Ye Xi step by step without realizing it. The involved are confused, the onlookers are clear—that’s probably how it is.

“That’s good. Yang Dage is indeed different from those hypocrites and scoundrels. Such people should have their entire families die and never be reincarnated.” Ye Xi cursed the other party in a low voice.

Yang Xin’s nose tingled. Why did it feel like she was cursing him?

For a short while afterward, Yang Xin and Li Xuening discussed some matters of company project cooperation, while Ye Xi listened silently from the side.

During this time, Ye Xi’s gaze occasionally fell on Yang Xin, elusive and hard to read. Yang Xin also felt her gaze and returned it.

However, Ye Xi seemed a little flustered, quickly averting her clear eyes, followed by a faint blush rising on her cheeks.

Once, twice, thrice, Yang Xin’s illusion grew stronger and stronger. Does she really like me?

He thought about it carefully, and it made sense. For a high-quality man like himself, it was normal for beautiful girls to throw themselves at him.

Seeing that the two were about to finish their pleasantries, Ye Xi smiled, “The food has arrived, why don’t we eat?”

“Okay.” Yang Xin nodded repeatedly. Although he had been talking with Li Xuening, his mind was always on Ye Xi.

During the meal, Yang Xin’s topic shifted back to Ye Xi.

“Miss Ye, do you have any hobbies?” Yang Xin inquired. He was becoming more and more interested in this girl and wanted to know more about her.

Not only Yang Xin, but Li Xuening also looked at Ye Xi, wanting to know more about her.

“Hobbies?” Ye Xi put her index finger to her lips, thinking for a moment as if in thought.

“I’m still a student, so I focus on studying. Occasionally, I like reading, playing the piano, and painting. I wonder if those count as hobbies?”

Ye Xi smiled elegantly. She did indeed like reading, and once she started, she couldn't stop, but what she read were adult books.

“What a good girl. You know, most university students nowadays are just obsessed with having fun.” Yang Xin chuckled, seizing the opportunity to praise her.

Yang Xin looked up, meeting Ye Xi’s flawless face. Ye Xi used her slender fingers to push away a few strands of hair clinging to her lips, giving Yang Xin a shy smile.

In that instant, Yang Xin’s heart raced. The girl’s delicate smile was as warm and bright as a spring breeze, unforgettable.

It would become an eternal memory in his heart, never fading with the passage of time. This was one of the most beautiful smiles he had ever seen in his life.

“Yang Dage, what’s wrong? You’re sweating so much.”

Seeing the sweat on Yang Xin’s forehead, Ye Xi asked with a smile.

“Maybe the hotpot is a bit spicy.” Yang Xin wiped the sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand. This was the first time he had felt so flustered.

In front of such a girl, he couldn’t bear to defile her with his once-proud houses, cars, and money.

“Then wipe your sweat first.” Ye Xi reached out, pulled a tissue from the table, and handed it to him.

“Alright.”

Looking at her soft, delicate hands, Yang Xin tensed his body nervously. As she got closer, he could even smell the familiar gardenia scent on her.

Yang Xin thought it over and decided to touch her. This was a rare opportunity, and if she got angry, he would apologize later.

How could Ye Xi not be aware of his small action? She was quick, and before Yang Xin could react, she put the tissue into his hand.

“Thank you.”

Taking the tissue, a waft of gardenia scent filled his nostrils. Yang Xin couldn’t help but glance at Ye Xi again, wondering if everything she touched carried this scent.

“Miss Ye has a faint fragrance on her. Did you spray perfume?”

Although a bit embarrassed, he still asked. This scent was too intoxicating, too unique. If he knew what brand it was, he would buy it in bulk.

Ye Xi gently shook her head and smiled faintly at him, “I’m not very well-off, so I can’t afford perfume. Perhaps Yang Dage smelled it wrong.”

“Maybe.”

Yang Xin picked up the tissue and sniffed it as it approached his nose. Could it be her natural body scent?

He secretly vowed that if he could win such a girl, he would only love her for the rest of his life, never again seeking out other women or flirting around.

Ye Xi chuckled inwardly. This pervert could look but not touch; he must be feeling very uncomfortable.

“We’ve eaten enough, let’s call it a day.” Li Xuening cleared her throat twice.

Her future wife chatting and laughing with another man made her increasingly uncomfortable. She was truly a little afraid that Ye Xi might be tempted by this man’s money and status. In short, it was better to separate the two as soon as possible.

“I’ve also eaten enough, so let’s go.” Ye Xi looked at Yang Xin, appearing reluctant to leave. While Li Xuening wasn’t looking, she even winked at him.

“Take care, I’ll settle the bill.” Yang Xin said with a hint of disappointment.

Li Xuening, arm in arm with Ye Xi, quickly made their way towards the exit.

Watching their figures gradually disappear, Yang Xin regretted not being braver earlier, not even asking for her contact information.

Stepping outside, Li Xuening complained to Ye Xi, “Xiao Xi, don’t you know that man is no good? He’s a real scumbag, don’t fall for his tricks.”

“I know, that’s why I was just playing with him. Who told him to keep bothering you, Jie?” Ye Xi took Li Xuening’s hand and caressed it.

“But don’t you know that’s very dangerous? What if he tries something with you?” Hearing that Ye Xi did this out of concern for her, Li Xuening felt inexplicably touched.

“That kind of bad man, if he dares to try anything with me, I’ll beat him up.” Ye Xi waved her small fist, indignantly.

“Alright, let’s not talk about him anymore.” Li Xuening nodded.

“Sister Xuening, why don’t we ride an electric bike back?” Ye Xi felt a bit full and thought walking back wasn’t ideal. There was another reason for taking the electric bike: she wanted to take advantage of Li Xuening.

“Whatever you say.” Li Xuening held Ye Xi’s hand and found an electric bike by the roadside.

“I’ll ride, come on.” Li Xuening patted the back seat of the electric bike, signaling Ye Xi to sit down.

“Thank you, Sister Xuening, for your hard work, but do you really know how to ride?” Ye Xi smiled sheepishly.

“Looking down on me, are we?” Li Xuening dotingly stroked Ye Xi’s hair, then took her hand and wrapped it around her waist.

As the electric bike started, the two rode against the wind. To prolong this brief moment, Li Xuening deliberately chose a bumpy and even longer route.

“Xiao Xi, the road ahead might be a bit bumpy, hold me tighter.”

Ye Xi looked ahead. It was a long-neglected road, with towering trees on both sides, blocking out much of the sun.

“Okay.” Ye Xi tightly hugged Li Xuening’s waist. Li Xuening, meanwhile, was blushing profusely, her head feeling lightheaded.

“Sister Xuening, what’s wrong?” Ye Xi asked anxiously. Riding so fast, she didn’t want to fall off and end up with her face in the dirt.

“It’s nothing, nothing.” Li Xuening shook her head.

As the bike moved forward, a small stone obstructed the wheel, causing the bike to skid to the right. Li Xuening quickly adjusted the handlebars to the left, and eventually, the two had to slow down and stop.

“Sister Xuening, I’ll ride.” Ye Xi got off the back seat.

“Alright then.” Li Xuening was too embarrassed to ride anymore. A significant reason for being obstructed by the small stone was that she had been distracted by the excitement earlier.

“Come on, this time you hold me. I don’t know this road, so you can point the way.” Ye Xi said earnestly.

“Okay.” Li Xuening, having recovered, sat on the electric bike again, her arms tightly wrapped around Ye Xi’s slender waist.

“Your stomach is bulging.” Li Xuening lightly patted it, almost making Ye Xi lose her balance.

“It’s probably because I ate too much just now.” Ye Xi said as she rode the bike.

As the bike went further and further, Li Xuening hugged tighter and tighter. Their bodies pressed closely together, and inhaling the fresh scent on Ye Xi, Li Xuening became even more intoxicated.

Looking straight ahead, Li Xuening felt as if they were a couple in love. Although no one had openly declared it yet, she believed it would happen soon.

“Sister Xuening, there’s a big downhill ahead, hold me even tighter.”

On the other side, Ye Xi was also thoroughly enjoying herself. The embrace with the beautiful girl was so delightful and intoxicating.

Hearing this, Li Xuening almost melted into Ye Xi’s body.

Time passed by, minute by minute. What would normally be a 20-minute walk took them a full half hour to ride.

“Let’s stop here. My house is just ahead. Little Xi sister, would you like to come in and sit for a bit? I live alone, you know.”

Li Xuening pointed to the row of villas ahead and then winked at Ye Xi.

Ye Xi smiled and shook her head, “I’ll take the subway home from here. I’m almost there too. I’ll definitely visit next time if I get the chance.”

“Alright then.” Seeing Ye Xi’s firm attitude, Li Xuening didn’t insist. Anyway, she was her secretary now, so there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

“Little Xi sister, if you encounter any problems, call me immediately. I will always be your backing.” Li Xuening called out, watching Ye Xi’s retreating figure.

“I will, I will…” Ye Xi waved at Li Xuening.

Sitting on the subway, Ye Xi pursed her red lips, carefully recalling the feeling of the embrace just now. It was too sweet!

She wondered who took advantage of whom? Or perhaps it was a draw.

By the time Ye Xi returned home in the evening, it was already seven or eight o’clock.

Smelling herself, she decided to take a hot shower. A beautiful girl definitely had to be fragrant, soft, and lovely.

Ye Xi felt that she didn’t seem to know her own body very well. Earlier, when Li Xuening’s chin rested on her collarbone, it made her feel very ticklish and comfortable.