Chapter 24 Intimate Contact He remained silent for a moment, finally succumbing to desire...

As Jiang Shunian spoke, Fu Yanli's gaze naturally fell on the young man's full, luscious, and watery red lips.

They kissed that night.

In their moment of passion and infatuation, the two, under the influence of drugs, explored solely on instinct.

But in that ultimate pleasure, Fu Yanli still remembered how soft and fragrant the young man's lips were, how alluring they were.

Fu Yanli's eyes were dark, suppressing some unspeakable thoughts. He stared at Jiang Shunian and asked him, "Do you want to practice in advance to prevent people from noticing something is wrong?" His voice was already low and hoarse.

Jiang Shunian was not surprised that his intentions had been seen through, and nodded.

Although he is an actor, he has never acted in a romantic scene before, his first on-screen kiss is still unfinished, and he has no dating experience. He is worried that he and Fu Yanli will not act like lovers who have been in love for a long time at the banquet, and that Qin Guanyue will see through them.

He must ensure that nothing goes wrong.

Because he trusted Fu Yanli, he came directly to him, but when Fu Yanli stared at him like that, Jiang Shunian's ears started to tingle and he didn't dare to look him in the eye.

Fu Yanli was torn between his inner demons and his desires. The restraint and self-control ingrained in him over the years clashed with the temptation of kissing Jiang Shunian. After a moment of silence, he finally succumbed to his desires.

“It is indeed necessary.” Fu Yanli raised his hand to support Jiang Shunian’s shoulder, not with force, but to prevent him from escaping. “To my room?”

Jiang Shunian quickly shook his head: "No need, Nuonuo is already asleep. You can stay on your own floor, and no one will disturb you."

The room was too private for him to just walk in, and people tend to lose control when they're relaxed, so he was a little scared.

Upon hearing this, Fu Yanli did not insist. He pushed Jiang Shunian's shoulder, turned around, and pressed him against the wall.

With his back to the slightly dim wall lamp, Fu Yanli's deep features disappeared into the darkness, revealing an unprecedented aggressiveness.

Jiang Shunian's body stiffened, his back pressed against the cool wall, unsure of what to do with his hands, and he nervously wanted to run away.

He comforted himself, thankfully he was smart enough to come and practice with Fu Yanli in advance, otherwise if there was a kissing scene tomorrow, his stiff performance would definitely have given him away.

How will Fu Yanli kiss me? Will it be just a light touch, a quick kiss on the lips, or will it be deeper, like it was four years ago?

Jiang Shunian's gaze wandered aimlessly, without any focus.

And why hasn't he kissed her yet? Jiang Shunian felt like her heart was about to jump out of her mouth.

Fu Yanli admired the beauty of the person in front of him. The blushing earlobes were very alluring, the delicate Adam's apple that kept swallowing due to nervousness was very alluring, and the most alluring thing was naturally the full lips.

He slowly bent down—

The ambiguous and intense atmosphere reached its peak at this moment. Jiang Shunian subconsciously closed his eyes, held his breath, and welcomed the upcoming kiss.

But it never came.

She opened her eyes in confusion and looked at Fu Yanli questioningly. At that moment, she felt a warmth on her forehead as Fu Yanli placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Shunian." Fu Yanli held Jiang Shunian's chin with one hand, his thumb inadvertently touching his reddened earlobe. His dark golden eyes were now as black as ink. "Go back and get some rest. Leave everything to me tomorrow."

Having said that, the gentleman stepped back.

Feeling a mixture of disappointment and relief, Jiang Shunian regained her breath, her fingers unconsciously digging into the wall, and nodded blankly, "Okay."

"Come on, I'll walk you to the stairs."

"No, no need."

Jiang Shunian assessed his physical condition and quickly turned to run away. However, he overestimated himself. Before his legs could react, he lost his balance and fell straight to the ground.

Fu Yanli reacted quickly, grabbing his arm and pulling him into his arms. Jiang Shunian fell into a broad, warm embrace filled with the scent of grass and trees.

Jiang Shunian closed his eyes in shame and indignation, wishing he could find a hole to crawl into.

But Fu Yanli didn't laugh at him. Instead, he put his arm around Fu Yanli's shoulder and escorted him back to the door of his room.

"Shu Nian, goodnight."

"good evening."

After watching Jiang Shunian enter the room, Fu Yanli stood for a moment before turning around and going back into his room.

It wasn't that he didn't want to kiss him directly on the lips, but he was afraid that he would lose control and scare him.

His excellent memory helped him recall the ultimate pleasure of the kiss right from the start.

Having lived for thirty years, I always thought I was the type to be detached from worldly desires, but I never expected that I would lose control just by looking at a young man's face.

Fortunately, the hem of her clothes was loose, otherwise Jiang Shunian would have noticed something amiss.

Back in his room, Fu Yanli tried to suppress his anger, but it still wouldn't subside on its own. In the end, he went into the bathroom and took a cold shower.

Jiang Shunian floated back to bed as if walking on cotton. His heartbeat was very clear in the quiet night, and he accidentally woke up Nuonuo.

"Daddy?" Nono rubbed her eyes, her sleepy little voice asking in confusion, "Did you just go out?"

Jiang Shunian quickly lay down and hugged her son, saying, "Yes, he just got up in the middle of the night."

She could have easily brushed it off, but when Nuonuo's soft little face suddenly touched Jiang Shunian's excessively high body temperature, her expression instantly turned serious, and she scrambled to her feet: "Daddy, you're so hot, do you have a fever!"

He remembered that last winter, his father caught the flu and had a high fever, which eventually brought his body down after he had to go to the hospital for an injection.

Jiang Shunian blushed even more as she recalled what had just happened, unable to think of a suitable excuse for a moment.

But seeing the little guy about to ask the smart system to turn on the lights, she quickly covered his mouth and said, "Daddy's okay, he just had a nightmare and was scared."

Nono blinked her beautiful big eyes, not quite believing it.

Adults are good at lying to children, but they can't fool him.

“It’s true.” Jiang Shunian put on a superb acting performance. “I dreamt that Nuonuo grew up and went far away, no longer by her father’s side, and her father was very lonely, so I woke up in fright.”

As he spoke, he actually felt a sense of worry.

I'm afraid that if I keep a close eye on her, it will affect her growth, but I'm also afraid that if I don't keep an eye on her, she will be bullied.

Upon hearing this, Nuonuo quickly snuggled into Jiang Shunian's arms and said earnestly, "No, Daddy, I'll always be with you!"

Jiang Shunian hugged Nuonuo and took a deep breath: "Daddy will always be with Nuonuo."

Because of this little incident, Jiang Shunian had no mind to think about the unfinished kiss with Fu Yanli and slept soundly through the night.

Nono has a good memory. The first thing she does when she wakes up is to touch her father's forehead to make sure his temperature is normal before she feels relieved.

Jiang Shunian felt quite guilty for a while.

The banquet was scheduled for 6 p.m., but Yu Yanchen started texting Jiang Shunian early in the morning. He would say that he had done emergency skincare and seemed to have recovered a little, then ask what gift he should bring so as not to embarrass his good brother, and then send over several photos of various types of clothes, asking Jiang Shunian which one to wear.

He seems more like the person involved than Jiang Shunian.

Fu Yanli went to the company after breakfast. His workload was moderate, since the Fu Group was very well-run and there weren't many things he needed to handle personally.

With the Qin family posing a threat, Fu Yanli has changed his usual routine and become unusually busy.

Shen Boheng led his men to the Yunhuan Hotel to finalize the details. Nuonuo, having learned that she couldn't study in the evening, moved to the morning and was practicing her spoken English with Fu Shizhang.

After this period of learning, Nuonuo's spoken English has improved to the point where Jiang Shunian can barely understand her. If they were to travel abroad, Jiang Shunian would only need to follow behind Nuonuo.

Shen Lingyi arranged for a nurse to do skin care at home, and Jiang Shunian was the only one in the family who was free.

So he found the script and continued to work on his role.

After lunch, the stylist team arrived at the Fu Family Manor and began styling Jiang Shunian.

I also gave Nuonuo a little makeover.

Because Nono's appearance is exquisite and perfect, the stylist only gave him a very natural, slightly wavy perm based on his clothes, making him look more like a little angel.

Jiang Shunian's hair was much more elaborate. The stylist dyed his hair a temporary tea brown color, with a few strands hanging down in front of his forehead, giving him a clean and gentle look.

Because his skin is good enough, he doesn't need much makeup. I just shaped his eyebrows and applied clear lip gloss.

The stylist felt guilty taking the money, so he did everything he could to make the adjustments, making every single strand of hair look perfect.

When Jiang Shunian changed his clothes and came out of the dressing room, Shen Lingyi was a little stunned, and then murmured, "Why do I feel that the banquet gifts are not worthy of him?"

Shen Lingyi was also dressed very formally today, wearing an elegant and graceful white hand-embroidered cheongsam with a trailing train, paired with imperial green jade jewelry, which showed how much she valued this banquet.

"Let's go, the banquet is almost here." Shen Lingyi reached out her hand to Jiang Shunian.

Jiang Shunian naturally supported her, holding Nuonuo's hand with his right.

Fu Yanli also changed into his formal attire and styled his hair. His hair was combed back, revealing his deep and handsome features. His mature and elegant temperament was very attractive.

The group arrived at the hotel ahead of time and rested in their rooms.

After seeing the banquet's arrangements, Jiang Shunian could only describe it with one word: exquisite and magnificent.

The understated luxury exudes sophistication and elegance, and the use of white, gold, and blue tones echoes their clothing.

No wonder Shen Boheng is often poached by other companies.

Jiang Shunian doesn't have any tasks tonight. His job is to stand in front of the stage with Nuonuo so people can recognize him. Fu Shizhang is the host, so he doesn't need to say anything.

Afterwards, follow Fu Yanli to greet several well-known wealthy and influential families. After that, you can go back to your room to rest. Shen Boheng will arrange for someone to prepare a separate dinner and deliver it to your room.

Jiang Shunian wrote it all down.

The entire banquet process had been planned out countless times, with many contingency plans and countermeasures in advance, but for Jiang Shunian, the only unstable factor was Qin Guanyue.

But he wasn't afraid, because Fu Yanli would always be by his side.

As six o'clock approached, guests began to arrive one after another. Yu Yanchen also sent a message to Jiang Shunian saying that he had successfully hitched a ride with President Pei. President Pei drove a white Koenigsegg, which was incredibly handsome. He wondered if he would ever be able to earn enough money to buy one in his lifetime.

Or he could try to get closer to President Pei, just enough to touch the steering wheel.

Jiang Shunian couldn't help but chuckle.

Fu Yanli, standing to the side, asked, "Who is it?"

“He’s a friend of mine, and I invited him to the banquet,” Jiang Shunian explained. “We have a very good relationship, and he was the one who helped me find the role for my comeback.”

Fu Yanli couldn't help but feel a little threatened, but he pretended to be very polite: "Then could you introduce me tonight?"

“Okay.” Jiang Shunian had no doubts whatsoever.

The Fu family's status is now almost equal to that of the Qin family. Since Fu Yanli took power, the Fu family has developed rapidly and has a high status in S City. Tonight, most of the guests do not need to be personally greeted by the host; Shen Boheng only needs to bring people to register the guests.

Around seven o'clock, Fu Yanli placed Nuonuo in Fu Shizhang's arms and said to Jiang Shunian, "Shunian, we should go out now."

Qin Guanyue has arrived.

Jiang Shunian frowned slightly, then relaxed his brow. In such a public setting, Qin Guanyue dared not do anything.

He followed Fu Yanli to the lobby on the first floor, and soon saw Qin Guanyue leading Qin Lang over, with an assistant beside them carrying a gift box, looking very respectable.

Upon seeing that Fu Yanli and Jiang Shunian were wearing the same style of clothing, clearly a couple's outfit, the smile on his face almost instantly disappeared. He stepped forward and sneered, "Your Fu family is really something else, making such a big fuss about this kind of thing."

“This is the family tradition passed down through generations. If you like someone, you must cherish, love, and value them.” Fu Yanli said in a calm tone, his sarcasm unforgiving. “I will never have the ‘blessing’ of President Qin having two women on his left and right in my life.”

Qin Lang looked up at Jiang Shunian and said, "Uncle, where is Nuonuo? I brought a gift to give to him in person."

His tone was completely disrespectful, clearly showing that he didn't take Jiang Shunian seriously.

Upon seeing Qin Lang, Jiang Shunian couldn't contain his anger and wanted to kick him away. Fortunately, Fu Yanli grabbed his wrist in time, and Jiang Shunian calmed down and said coldly, "Yun Nuo and Young Master Qin are complete strangers, so I'm afraid he can't accept this kindness. I appreciate it on his behalf."

Before Qin Lang could speak, Fu Yanli said, "The banquet is about to begin. Mr. Qin, please come in and take your seats."

Their conversation was not loud, but the banquet was not noisy, so those nearby could hear the tension in the air.

Qin Guanyue carefully examined the exceptionally handsome and elegantly dressed young man, gritted his teeth, and led Qin Lang inside.

Qin Lang was reluctant, but Qin Guanyue pulled him away.

Jiang Shunian breathed a slight sigh of relief, and Fu Yanli asked, "Are you alright?"

"It's nothing," Jiang Shunian shook his head.

This is just the beginning.

After all the guests had arrived, Fu Shizhang and Shen Lingyi brought Nuonuo downstairs. With a big smile on his face, he announced to the guests that Jiang Yunnuo was a child of the Fu family, born to his son Fu Yanli and his lover Jiang Shunian.

It was also announced that Jiang Yunnuo would be the next person in charge of the Fu family.

Although Nuonuo didn't quite understand, she cooperated very well. Her dark golden eyes, inherited from the Fu family, were serious and focused. Even when Fu Shizhang held her in his arms, she showed no stage fright. Despite her young age, she exuded a powerful aura.

When the guests received the invitations, they wondered if the name was misspelled, as it was Jiang Yunnuo instead of Fu Yunnuo.

But tonight the mystery was solved: the Fu family actually allowed the child to take the surname of Fu Yanli's same-sex lover.

This has never happened before in prestigious families.

However, the Fu family's reputation for being devoted to their partners has been known since the last century, and they are known for their integrity in business, never resorting to unscrupulous means, and for their excellent manners.

It is only natural that they would take such action.

Fu Yanli was originally a well-known eligible bachelor in the industry, with top-notch looks, abilities, and wealth. Countless heiresses wanted to marry him, but they were all politely refused. After seeing Fu Yanli and Jiang Shunian holding hands on stage, they all gave up.

Jiang Shunian's appearance is too outstanding. The genes of the wealthy family have been improved by generations of beauties, and almost all of them are handsome men and beautiful women, but even if they dress up carefully, they are not half as good as Jiang Shunian.

And their child, a perfect combination of the best features of both fathers, practically uses his good looks to overwhelm everyone present.

No wonder Fu Yanli held the other person's hand the whole time and stayed close to him.

Although Jiang Shunian had mentally prepared himself, he was still nervous being watched by so many people. Fortunately, Fu Yanli held his hand the whole time and didn't let go even though his palms were sweaty.

Fu Yanli's palms were dry and warm, just like him—calm and reliable.

Nuonuo only made a brief appearance before Fu Shizhang took him away. He was too young to need socialization. Qin Lang tried to chase after him, but was stopped by the security personnel arranged in advance by Shen Boheng. Qin Lang was so angry that he raised his foot to kick them, but the security guards didn't budge, blocking Qin Lang from moving an inch.

Qin Guanyue's face turned cold: "Is this how your Fu family treats its guests?"

Shen Boheng smiled and said, "President Qin, please don't be angry. The young master is precious. If I make a mistake and something goes wrong, I will be punished by the family. Please forgive me, President Qin."

At the banquet, Qin Guanyue dared not act recklessly, and Shen Boheng was unmoved by either soft or hard tactics.

He looked around and saw that the other guests had already gathered in twos and threes to chat, but no one came up to him.

Qin Guanyue then realized something was wrong.

The Qin family is now run by his younger brother, Qin Guanting. They are brothers born of the same mother, and Qin Guanting is the only one who can do whatever he wants in the entertainment industry.

But today, all those present are legitimate heads or heirs of wealthy families, and all of them are on good terms with the Fu family, while none of those close to the Qin family were invited!

Although these people were wary of the Qin family's power, they looked down on him and openly excluded him.

Therefore, Fu Yanli deliberately called him over to humiliate him.

Good, very good!

Qin Guanyue was furious. When he saw Fu Yanli leading Jiang Shunian to the vicinity, he directly stopped them.

"President Fu, what a vicious mind you have." Qin Guanyue's eyes were sinister as he said, "Are you really not afraid of offending the Qin family?"

Fu Yanli chuckled softly upon hearing this, but his eyes held no hint of amusement; instead, they were extremely menacing: "I thought President Qin knew that from the moment you disrespected my lover, we were sworn enemies."