"You'll be my lapdog."

"If you lick it until the very end, you'll have everything you could want."

Xie Zhuo's thick, dark eyebrows pressed down, causing his narrow eyes to narrow slightly, his upward-slanted gaze tinged with red, and he spoke very seriously.

It's more like a vow.

Yu Qiao's expression froze instantly, her mind conjuring up images of her breaking off her engagement with Xie Heng, and then being all lovey-dovey with his older brother...

The more I imagine it, the more it tears me apart.

I already made a mistake last night.

The best we can do now is cut our losses.

Besides, that wretched old woman and gigolo from the Xie family aren't exactly innocent either. When Wenya marries Xie Heng, she'll be with Xie Zhuo.

Shouldn't Wenya call her sister-in-law?

Just thinking about that scene gave Yu Qiao goosebumps. She shook her head repeatedly, her eyes filled with a determined, sinister look.

"Xie Zhuo, being a simp isn't so easy. I've already turned to the light and don't want to be a simp anymore."

Yu Qiao said seriously, "What happened last night was an accident. Let's not contact each other anymore."

Xie Zhuo hesitated for a moment, then raised an eyebrow at her: "You don't want to be a simp?"

“Yes, definitely…” Yu Qiao nodded.

"Alright then."

Yu Qiao slowly let out a sigh of relief, and then heard Xie Zhuo's hoarse voice.

"How about I become your lapdog, Qiaoqiao?"

!!

Yu Qiao's pupils dilated suddenly, her dark eyes paused, and her pretty face was filled with panic.

Seeing Xie Zhuo's serious expression, she was even more taken aback.

Xie Zhuo, what did you just say?

Then I'll be your lapdog.

How about it?

Yu Qiao's face turned slightly pale, and she stiffly turned her head to look out the window.

His voice trembled: "Xie Zhuo, you must be joking."

"I'm serious." Xie Zhuo's expression was earnest, his cool eyes flickered slightly, and his eyebrows were lowered, but he did not show anything else. His voice was gentle: "If Qiaoqiao is unwilling, I will not force her."

Yu Qiao softly hummed in agreement, then whispered, "Xie Zhuo, will you take me home?"

"It's quite late now."

Xie Zhuo: "Okay."

Xie Zhuo glanced at Yu Qiao out of the corner of his eye and saw that her fair and slender fingers were tightly clenched. She also noticed that Xie Zhuo was peeking at her, and nervously clenched her fingers even tighter.

Xie Zhu chuckled, then calmly withdrew his gaze, a dark glint flashing in his eyes.

Bells hung on the vehicle, jingling as it moved.

Xie Zhuo's narrow, dark eyes grew even darker.

That voice is so beautiful.

If it were hung on Qiaoqiao's leg, and the sound rang out as it swayed with her movements, it would probably sound even better.

The indecent waste invaded Xie Zhuo's mind in various forms, his upturned eyes were tinged with scarlet, and his brows and eyes were flashing with a morbid excitement.

Yu Qiao, who was nervously looking out the window, did not notice.

Twenty minutes later.

Yu Qiao coughed lightly and gave a polite smile: "Xie Zhuo, thank you for taking me home."

"Hmm." Xie Zhuo's voice was indifferent as he glanced sideways at Yu Qiao, his gaze calm. "Then you should treat me to a meal."

? ? ?

Yu Qiao was dumbfounded.

If she had known this would happen, she would have walked back rather than taken Xie Zhuo's car!

But owing favors is the hardest thing to repay.

Yu Qiao gave a forced, awkward smile: "...Okay, when I have time."

"Tomorrow then." Xie Zhuo's eyes were swirling with turmoil, his handsome face tense. "I'll send you the location tonight, okay?"

Yu Qiao hesitated for a moment, and after several difficult moments, nodded: "Okay."

After agreeing to the terms, Yu Qiao opened the car door and got out, finally leaving the suffocating car interior. She slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

They quickly entered the Yu family's residence.

Xie Zhuo hadn't left yet; he only looked away when the light in the room on the left side of the second floor of the Yu family villa came on.

He stepped on the gas and sped away.

………………

The next day.

Yu Qiao lay dejectedly on the soft bed, staring at the location and time Xie Zhuo had sent on his phone, her brows furrowed.

To go or not to go?

Would it be bad not to go, considering she just slept with Xie Zhuo? And now she's standing him up?

And they really went to the trouble of taking her home?

Let's go anyway.

Yu Qiao convinced herself and walked to the wardrobe like a zombie, randomly grabbing a white, fitted halter dress and changing into it.

Her long, glossy black hair cascaded down her back as she walked.

She simply applied some lipstick and drove off.

…………

As you step through the restaurant's revolving door, you are greeted by the deep, melodious sound of a piano, and the air is filled with a pleasant, refreshing woody scent.

A waiter in a black suit came over and asked her how many people were in her party so he could arrange a table for her.

Yu Qiao: "The two of you."

"This way, please." The waiter led her to a double seat by the window, took out the menu, and immediately poured Yu Qiao a glass of plum juice.

The environment here is beautiful, and fresh red roses are displayed in the restaurant, making it seem like a place for couples to go on a date.

Yu Qiao tried to ignore these things and looked at the menu. The waiter saw this and stood upright to the side without making a sound to disturb her.

Suddenly, the chair legs scraped against the ground with a screeching sound, and Yu Qiao looked up.

A man in his forties, slightly overweight with pockmarked face and wearing black-rimmed glasses, sat opposite her.

Yu Qiao's gaze was drawn to his bald patch, and she looked at him a few more times.

Xiong Zhen revealed a confident expression, but when he saw Yu Qiao's appearance, a look of amazement flashed in his eyes. He moved and straightened his back.

"Hello, my name is Xiong Zhen."

Yu Qiao wanted to spell out a question mark on her face: "This seat is mine."

Xiong Zhen smiled and said, "I know, you don't need to be shy. Girls are shy and embarrassed."

"Take a look at what you want to eat first, and I'll pay."

Yu Qiao glanced at Xiong Zhen suspiciously.

Could this man be Xie Zhuo's assistant? Xie Zhuo had something to do, so he asked this assistant to come and arrange the order.

Yu Qiao thought it was possible.

Anyway, she's paying the bill.

Yu Qiao waved her hand, and the waiter immediately came over: "Miss."

"I'd like five servings of Golden Plate Jade Shreds, Squirrel Fish, Braised Lion's Head Meatballs, and Braised Crayfish, plus... seasonal vegetables."

Xiong Zhen's eyebrows twitched violently. So much?

Is she just using blind dates to freeload off people?

but……

This woman was indeed beautiful; her delicate, fair face was so tender it looked like you could squeeze water out of it.

Big, watery eyes, a pert nose, red lips, and that chest, that tiny waist...

Xiong Zhen couldn't even imagine how happy he would be after marrying her.

It's a bit expensive, but he earns 7,000 a month, so he can afford to eat out occasionally!

Xiong Zhen poured himself a glass of lemonade and drank it down in one gulp. A bright smile spread across his face, and his gaze was fixed on Yu Qiao, unblinking.

"Beautiful lady, let me introduce myself first. My name is Xiong Zhen. I earn 7,000 yuan a month. I am an only child. I have two elderly parents who are both in retirement. We own a house and a car."

“I don’t really like children, but there has to be a boy to carry on the family line.”