To everyone's surprise, he nodded and said, "Okay."

I was surprised. What does this mean?

If you're willing to stay and continue drinking tea, then why were you ignoring me just now?

I don't understand this man anymore.

Su Shenglin returned to the sofa and sat down to drink tea. I racked my brains for a topic of conversation, "When is Muxi going to perform abroad?"

"She didn't say, she's been quite busy lately."

"Oh, I see. But I've already made her clothes. She can come over to try them on when she has time, and if there are no problems, she can pick them up without delaying her schedule."

Su Shenglin looked up from his teacup and smiled elegantly: "Yes, you've worked hard these past few days, toiling away for our family."

I said very sincerely, "No, I am thanking you all for allowing me to earn money and fame—you are all my benefactors."

Su Shenglin's smile deepened, and after putting down his teacup, he raised his wrist to check the time.

I also secretly checked my phone; it was 2:30 PM, and he definitely had to go back to work.

"It's 2:30, I should go now, so as not to delay your work." He stood up, elegant and relaxed.

I flattered him enthusiastically: "No, serving VIPs is my job."

He smiled but didn't say anything. After standing still, he looked at me, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

I raised an eyebrow slightly. "Anything else to say?"

"Ahem!" Su Shenglin coughed lightly, making a loose fist with one hand and pressing it to his lips. Then he pointed at me and said, "Um... you should probably raise the neckline of your dress a little."

What?

My mind went blank for a moment, and I was stunned at first, then I exploded!

I instantly understood why he had blushed, felt guilty, and had been looking so nervous!

Today I'm wearing a V-neck undershirt. It drapes beautifully, and I love this kind of fabric. It's easy to care for and doesn't require ironing, saving me time.

When going out, wearing a base layer under a double-sided fleece coat is enough to keep you warm.

Back indoors, I habitually took off my coat and wore only my undershirt.

I was bending down several times to compare the size with him and see if the clothes fit. My attention was on my hands, and I didn't pay attention to anything else.

His reminder made me realize instantly—I must have exposed my chest when I bent over!

Oh my god!

I stood there, frozen, at a loss, my tongue tied in knots.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. I wanted to remind you then, but I was afraid of embarrassing you, so I didn't say anything. But then I felt that if I didn't say anything, you might... let someone else take advantage of you next time."

Just as I was unable to utter a single word, Su Shenglin, his face flushed, forced himself to explain and apologize to me, barely containing his embarrassment.

My fever started to rise even higher.

What does it mean to let others benefit? Does it mean that he can benefit, but others can't?

No, no, Jiangwan!

I quickly snapped out of my daze. How could I be going off-topic at a time like this? Of course, I should respond to what he said!

And what if he misunderstands?

I forced myself to act normal, and despite blushing with embarrassment, I looked at him and explained, "I... I didn't notice just now. You didn't think I dressed like this on purpose, or that I was doing this in front of you on purpose..."

"No, no, I didn't think that way. I understand and respect that you girls have the freedom to dress as you please. It's just that you're already so beautiful and have such a great figure... I think it's better to be careful, because some men really can't resist temptation. A little stimulation might turn them into beasts instantly, and that would... put you in a dangerous situation."

He explained it very seriously and sincerely.

If someone else had said that, I would have definitely retorted—that's a classic case of victim-blaming.

But when Su Shenglin said those words, I felt they made a lot of sense.

"You're right, I'll be more careful in the future." My face was flushed, I was extremely shy and nervous, and my cheeks were trembling slightly.

Pursuing freedom in clothing style is indeed a personal choice.

However, it is true that in certain situations, the exposure of certain parts of a woman's body, even unintentionally, can put her in danger.

I remember when I took a law elective in college, a criminal law professor said that it only takes a man 40 seconds to go from being stimulated to having an impulse.

Just as Su Shenglin said, some men can transform into beasts in an instant.

"Then I'll be going. Thank you for your hard work." Su Shenglin nodded politely.

My face was still red, and I stammered, "No, it's not hard work. Wait, wait until the clothes are altered, I'll bring them to you."

"good."

I was going to walk him downstairs, but he saw that I wasn't wearing a coat and insisted that I stay.

After seeing Su Shenglin off, I turned and went inside. The moment I closed the door, I clutched my head and howled in frustration and despair.

I grabbed his collar and looked down. It was indeed completely visible. Realizing he had seen everything, I wailed even louder.

But once I calmed down a bit, I got love-struck again.

I found myself wondering how he would react if he saw this...

A while ago, when he and Chen Muxi were driving me home, they discussed my figure on the way, mentioning that I was not suitable to be a professional model because of my large bust.

Chen Muxi asked him what he thought of my figure.

He did not answer.

Having witnessed it with my own eyes today, I think... he must be satisfied, right?

Unfortunately, the lingerie I wore today was very ordinary; it was neither alluring nor sexy, and it was a matronly style.

He probably thinks I'm old-fashioned.

When I realized what I was thinking, I was incredibly embarrassed.

This is hopeless!

How could I possibly get hung up on such details? Did I subconsciously hope to be more alluring and sexy, to bewitch Su Shenglin and turn him into a beast?

I lay on the table, unable to believe that I had become so...dissolute.

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