79: Scripted Performance

Originally, Xiwen didn't want to give her this opportunity, as it was of no benefit to him.

However, since his beloved girl had spoken, he didn't mind showing off a bit more.

"Alright, I'll give you a chance. You go first and show me what you're best at."

Xiwen glanced at Ye Xi contemptuously. The thought of someone challenging him in piano made him find it quite amusing.

"If I play first, you won't have the right to play," Ye Xi retorted.

"Damn system, go find out what he can't play," Ye Xi commanded in her mind.

Xiao Ai explained, "I found it. He once almost went berserk playing 'The Thirteenth Eye,' which is his nightmare."

"I think you're even crazier than me. What are you going to play? Go ahead and start," Xiwen said, shaking his head with a smile, already prepared to watch Ye Xi make a fool of herself.

Ye Xi gently smoothed her long dress and slowly walked towards the piano, gracefully sitting down under everyone's gaze.

Her clear, melodious voice echoed through the hall: "Everyone, the piece I'm about to play is 'The Thirteenth Eye.' It might make some of you uncomfortable, so please consciously step away or cover your ears."

As she spoke, a buzz of discussion immediately erupted in the hall, and Xiwen's expression also turned a little grim.

It's known that this piano piece has extremely strong religious overtones, said to originate from an ancient curse. It consists of 13 notes, and the player must follow a specific sequence, otherwise, it might trigger the curse, causing the audience to experience hallucinations or suicidal tendencies.

"This piece was once my nightmare. If you can play it directly, I'll admit defeat."

Xiwen, well-versed in music, knew the power of this piece. Its melody was soul-stirring, and if someone with a fragile mind immersed themselves in it, it could leave an indelible psychological scar.

After a deep breath, Ye Xi's fingers caressed the black and white keys, instantly engulfed by a torrent of music.

The melody was mournful and incredibly infectious, making the player immediately feel deep sorrow and endless grief.

Soon after, a series of painful past events surged into Ye Xi's heart like a tide. That heavy sorrow was like a bomb that could detonate at any moment, burning fiercely deep within her.

She felt an unprecedented shock and despair.

Xiao Ai noticed Ye Xi's intense emotional fluctuations and then whispered, "Let me take over. I have no emotions, so I won't be affected."

With Xiao Ai's intervention, the music gradually drew to a close.

After the performance, Ye Xi looked at the astonished Xiwen, who was covering his ears, and smiled indifferently, "My piano playing is just average, but it's enough to deal with you. If you're not convinced, you can try it yourself?"

Watching Ye Xi gracefully withdraw from the piano, those listeners who had previously covered their ears slowly lowered their hands.

Many people had initially tried to listen to Ye Xi's playing, but in an instant, they sensed a strange power hidden within the music and quickly covered their ears with both hands.

In everyone's opinion, if the audience experienced such significant emotional fluctuations, it was hard to imagine how much psychological pressure the player had to endure.

At this moment, everyone couldn't help but look at Ye Xi with newfound respect, sighing that true masters are found among the common folk.

"I concede, your talent is indeed stronger than mine."

Xiwen's voice carried a hint of disappointment, no longer as confident as before.

"Xiwen, I want to talk to you." At this moment, Ye Sixue also slowly walked towards the two of them.

She wanted to take this opportunity to give Xiwen a clear answer once and for all. She felt deeply apologetic for making Xiwen wait for someone he could never be with.

The two slowly walked to a corner of the hall, while Ye Xi silently watched everything from the side.

Without needing to say much, she already understood what was about to happen—it would simply be Ye Sixue giving Xiwen a 'good guy' card.

During their conversation, Ye Xi found a seat and sat down.

The girls around her gathered, and one of them exclaimed, "Sister, your piano skills are truly amazing! Can you teach me? Preferably hands-on instruction!"

Another girl laughed and teased, "She's a lesbian, don't be fooled by her appearance. My family has a handsome younger brother who isn't married yet. If you're interested, I can introduce you two. Maybe you could even become my sister-in-law?"

Ye Xi smiled, "Thank you for your kindness, sisters, but I already have someone I like."

"Can we exchange contact information?"

"Of course."

A group of girls chattered excitedly, and Ye Xi rather enjoyed the feeling of being surrounded by flowers.

After dealing with Xiwen, Ye Sixue came to Ye Xi's side, holding her hand and smiling, "I didn't realize you had such master-level skills."

Ye Xi smiled indifferently, "I've loved playing the piano since I was a child. The more I played, the more proficient I became."

"To be honest, I really should thank you. If it weren't for you, it would have been difficult for Xiwen to accept this so calmly."

"Xiwen is too arrogant. This setback is a good thing for him, it can also help him put things into perspective. Speaking of which, I owe you a favor. If there's anything you need help with in the future, just say the word."

Ye Sixue gently stroked Ye Xi's hair. At such close proximity, she could even smell the faint, elegant fragrance of her hair, which was refreshing.

"Thank you, Sister Xuening," Ye Xi said with a brilliant smile, nodding in acknowledgment.

......

As the banquet drew to a close, Li Xingyu and Ye Sirui supported each other, staggering slowly down from the second floor.

"Let's drive home," Li Xingyu, slightly tipsy, tried to embrace Ye Xi, but Ye Xi cleverly dodged him.

Ye Xi lightly patted his head and said with a hint of annoyance, "The car broke down on the way, did you forget?"

Seeing her brother Ye Sirui passed out on the ground, and facing the problem of getting home, Ye Sixue smiled, "How about I give you two a ride home?"

"Of course, Sister Xuening, I'd be delighted."

Facing Ye Sixue, Li Xingyu once again extended his hand to shake hers, but Ye Xi grabbed his collar and pulled him back to the sofa.

"Don't mess around, or I'll really hit you!" Ye Xi raised her small fist in a cute display of defiance.

Half an hour later, Ye Sixue drove Ye Xi and Li Xingyu to Lis Group.

Upon reaching the main entrance, Ye Xi said, "Sister Xuening, let's park here."

The car came to a steady stop, and Li Xuening was already waiting outside the company.

Seeing Li Xingyu get out of the car, she couldn't help but scold him, "You, why did you drink so much?"

Hearing this, Li Xingyu responded with a silly grin, "Sister, I finally got my revenge! I humiliated Ye Sirui thoroughly just now."

Li Xuening gently kicked him again. Such jokes were not appropriate to make in front of Ye Sixue.

Ye Sixue extended her right hand proactively and smiled, "You must be Sister Xuening?"

Li Xuening reciprocated politely, shaking her hand and saying, "You must be Ye Sixue, it's so good to meet you. I'm so sorry, I was too busy today and couldn't personally welcome you."

"It's nothing, nothing. Sister Xuening, you're so beautiful," Ye Sixue said, covering her mouth with a laugh.

"You too," Li Xuening smiled and nodded.

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and Ye Xi felt a bit speechless, thinking, these two are endlessly complimenting each other, aren't they?

Ye Xi interrupted with a hint of helplessness, "Should we go upstairs first? It's not very appropriate to stand outside all the time."

Li Xuening gently stroked Ye Xi's hair, embracing Ye Xi and saying, "Whatever you say."

Li Xuening always felt that Ye Sixue had a slight crush on Ye Xi, and she thought now was a good time to assert her claim.

"Ye Sixue, would you like to come upstairs for some tea?" Li Xuening kissed Ye Xi and smiled at Ye Sixue.

Watching the intimate gestures and affectionate eye contact between Li Xuening and Ye Xi, a ripple stirred in Ye Sixue's heart.

During her studies abroad, she had seen many same-sex couples, and now, for some unknown reason, a strange longing for such a relationship arose deep within her.

Ye Sixue gently shook her head, politely declining, "Thank you for your kindness, Sister Xuening, but I just got home not long ago and things are a bit busy there. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

After arranging a place for Li Xingyu to sleep, Ye Xi and Li Xuening went together to the CEO's office.

Li Xuening elegantly sat in the CEO's chair, gently pulled Ye Xi into her embrace, and kissed her deeply, saying softly, "My little darling, what exactly did you do at the banquet? Why do I feel like Ye Sixue seems to like you a little? You belong only to me, no one else can lay a finger on you."

Ye Xi gently rubbed her small head against Li Xuening's cheek.

"It's really just a misunderstanding! Maybe it's because I'm too beautiful, I can't help it!"

However, Li Xuening laughed and asked, "I don't care. I'm a little angry now, what do you say we do about it?"

"Then what do you plan to do?" Ye Xi had already guessed Li Xuening's thoughts.

"I want to make you submit," Li Xuening whispered in Ye Xi's ear, instantly making her cheeks flush crimson.

As soon as she finished speaking, Li Xuening hugged Ye Xi, gave a gentle push, and placed Ye Xi on the CEO's desk.

Then she slowly walked towards the door, and with a "click," the door was locked from the inside.

"Aren't you ashamed in broad daylight?" Ye Xi's face was flushed with shyness.

"Not ashamed at all. Who made my darling so beautiful? I feel uncomfortable if I don't kiss her for a day." Li Xuening climbed onto the table.

Ye Xi snorted disdainfully, "I think you're just deliberately looking for trouble, it's premeditated."

Li Xuening smiled slyly, "If anyone else had a wife as beautiful as you, they definitely wouldn't want to get out of bed. I'm already being very restrained, aren't I?"

Li Xuening then teased, "Darling, you don't know how enticing you are. Being with you truly makes one feel comfortable and happy."

"Hmph," Ye Xi said nothing.

Li Xuening looked at Ye Xi's long dress, finding it too formal and lacking a touch of allure.

"Darling, can we play according to the script I wrote before? I've prepared the clothes for you."

With that, Li Xuening took out a secretary-style erotic uniform from the drawer and handed it to her.

"This is too embarrassing," Ye Xi said, though she hesitated, she still set the clothes aside.

Li Xuening leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Will you play by my script this time? Next time, I'll play by yours, okay?"

Despite her displeasure, but considering Li Xuening was willing to play her script, Ye Xi finally reluctantly nodded, "Alright, just this once. But don't go too far."

Li Xuening handed Ye Xi a piece of paper and smiled, "This time you're playing the little secretary seducing her boss. These are the lines. If you perform well, next time we can play something else."

"Pervert," Ye Xi stuck out her tongue at Li Xuening, a gesture that made her appear particularly lively and cute.

Despite the slight hint of displeasure in her words, Ye Xi still took the paper.

However, the embarrassing lines made her feel incredibly awkward, unsure how to even begin speaking them.

Li Xuening gently stroked Ye Xi's thigh and smiled, "Since you've read all the lines, hurry up and change. I don't need to change, because I'm already the domineering CEO."

Seeing Ye Xi about to leave, Li Xuening quickly grabbed her shoulder and asked, "Where are you going?"

"I want to go to the room next door to change," Ye Xi replied shyly.

Li Xuening shook her head and said, "You can change here. We're very familiar with each other anyway, we're not strangers."

"You absolutely must not peek!" Ye Xi stomped her foot, feigning anger.

After opening the clothing package, Ye Xi quickly put on the outfit. A lace mesh top with a translucent design, paired with an ultra-short hip-hugging skirt, made her feel unpresentable.

Ye Xi secretly vowed that next time they played her script, she would become the queen and make Li Xuening her maid, then she would use a small leather whip to whip Li Xuening fiercely.

"We can start now. I think it's more fun on the table." Li Xuening's eyes were full of desire.

The two quickly got into character. Seeing Li Xuening organizing documents and planning to leave the office, Ye Xi put her arm around her shoulder and said seductively, "Boss, I'm feeling a little unwell."

Li Xuening put down the folder and said seriously, "Where do you feel unwell?"

"My back is itchy? Can you help me?" Ye Xi put her hand on her back, trying to scratch it, but couldn't quite reach.

"Are you sure?" Before Ye Xi could agree, Li Xuening had already touched Ye Xi's fair, jade-like back.

After scratching for a moment, Li Xuening asked, "Is that enough?"

Following the script, Ye Xi pretended to stumble and fell into Li Xuening's arms, pouting, "Not yet, Boss."

"It's itchy here?" Ye Xi pointed to herself. The embarrassing line made her wish she could crawl into the cracks of the floor tiles.

Li Xuening pretended to push Ye Xi away, shaking her head and saying, "You can't do this. We're not husband and wife. I'm a gentleman."

Ye Xi wished she could beat Li Xuening to death, cursing in her heart, 'You're a hammer of a gentleman, you're a pervert.'

"But I'm really uncomfortable," Ye Xi fell into Li Xuening's arms again.

Stimulated, Li Xuening put one arm around Ye Xi's waist, and with the other hand, pinched Ye Xi's chin, smiling, "Secretary Ye, seducing your boss is wrong, but I really like it. Do you like it?"

After speaking, Li Xuening's eyes held a hint of anticipation.