"Do you agree?"

"Do you agree?"

Wen Ning asked several questions in a row, each one carrying a tone that left no room for refusal.

Her eyes were like torches, locking onto him tightly, leaving him no way to escape. Pulling at Lu Shiyan's tie, the two of them stared at each other across the desk, deadlocked.

Lu Shiyan stared at her deeply, his eyes seemed to hide some smile, and the wrinkles of his double eyelids trembled slightly. He raised one hand and gently touched her eyebrows, and said in a tender tone: "My girlfriend is so fierce. If I don't agree, she will beat me to death."

Wen Ning's breathing was slightly stagnant: "What?"

"Girlfriend, are you temporarily deaf again? That's such a pity." Lu Shiyan withdrew his hand with some regret.

Wen Ning had only been threatening, but he'd actually done it. It felt a little unreal, like he was trying to act like a spoiled child again. She grabbed his hand, which was about to withdraw, and said incoherently, "I heard you, I heard you. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm your girlfriend, and you're your boyfriend. You can't go back on your word."

"Girlfriend, why are you so anxious?" Lu Shiyan's low and smiling voice exploded in her ears.

"Yeah, yeah, of course. How can I not be anxious for the man I'm pursuing?" Wen Ning nodded quickly to admit it. What's the big deal? She likes him, and her love is passionate and blatant. There is nothing wrong with admitting it.

"Congratulations, Miss Wen! You're the perfect girlfriend for the future." Lu Shiyan's voice was a bit teasing, but his eyes shone with sincerity. His gaze fell on her gently, as if it could penetrate deep into her heart.

"No, I want to be your best and only girlfriend," Wen Ning said confidently and firmly, her chin raised. A hint of stubbornness and determination flashed in her eyes, as if announcing her resolve to him.

Lu Shiyan was slightly startled, then his lips curled up into a doting smile. He gently held her hand, feeling her warm skin, and responded in a low voice, "Okay, then, my future best and only girlfriend, when are you going to untie my tie? There's a knock on the door."

Lu Shiyan's words dampened the mood, and Wen Ning's bright smile faded. She cursed inwardly, "Lu Shiyan, you're such a wimp! At this moment, why are you still bothering with that tattered tie? Why not just say yes, or even give him a kiss?" It was such a shame, but he was already her boyfriend, so a little while wouldn't matter.

She smiled again, loosened her grip, and adjusted his tie with a smile: "Look, how good this is! This is the advantage of having a girlfriend. You won't suffer any loss."

Lu Shiyan looked at his somewhat untidy tie and couldn't help but laugh: "If it weren't for you, my tie wouldn't be messy. Besides, look at me, how can I go out and see people like this?"

Wen Ning looked at the tie and said with a guilty conscience, "Well, it's my first time. I'll just try a few more times. Won't you be disgusted? No other man has ever been so lucky as to have my help."

"Yes, Miss Wen, if you come here a few more times, people will say that I did something bad and came out in a disheveled state." Lu Shiyan teased.

"You dare?" Wen Ning warned.

"Okay, okay, I don't dare. Come here." Lu Shiyan suddenly waved to her, his eyes revealing a hint of cunning and expectation.

Wen Ning frowned, muttering to himself, "What's this guy up to?" But he reluctantly walked around the table and slowly inched his way over to him.

"What?" She looked at him warily.

Lu Shiyan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile. He pulled her over, held her hands with both hands, and said softly, "Come, let me teach you how to tie a tie."

Wen Ning's eyes widened, caught off guard. Her heart beat erratically. His voice, almost bewitching, seemed to be whispering into her ear. The scent of his words tickled her earlobe and neck. He was so close, she couldn't concentrate on what he was saying. Fortunately, she paid attention to what he said, and said weakly, "Huh? Why are you learning this now?"

Lu Shiyan smiled without saying anything. He gently grasped her hand and placed a tie in hers. Then, he leaned closer and gently instructed her, "First, wrap the tie around... then cross it... and finally, adjust the knot."

Wen Ning's heartbeat suddenly started to speed up when he was stared at by him. He frantically followed his instructions but couldn't get it right.

"Stupid!" Lu Shiyan couldn't help but chuckle and reached out to help her adjust her tie. He actually found it funny. Wasn't it just teaching her how to tie a tie? Why was she so nervous? If so, wouldn't it be fun in the future?

Wen Ning's face flushed crimson as he said unconvincedly, "I'm not an idiot!"

"Well, no, I'm just clumsy." Lu Shiyan didn't criticize her.

"Try it again, or I won't believe you." Wen Ning put her hands on her hips and looked at the man with a look of disbelief. She thought she was quite smart! A quick learner! How could he not even tie a tie properly? This couldn't be her fault; it must be because his breathing was interfering with her, affecting her performance. Humph, she had to prove to him that she could do it!

Seeing her angry expression, Lu Shiyan couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart, but his expression remained calm, only slightly raising his eyebrows, with a barely perceptible smile on the corner of his mouth. Then, he replied in a nonchalant tone, "Okay, I'll give you another chance."

This sentence made Wen Ning's unyielding eyes brighten instantly, filled with anticipation and challenge.

"Lower your head! I can't reach you." Wen Ning, after getting his permission, asked him to lower his head slightly. Although she was 1.65 meters tall, she still looked a little short next to his 1.85 meters. She was a little depressed. How could he be so tall? He must have secretly eaten feed when he was a child, otherwise how could he be as tall as a bamboo pole?

Lu Shiyan kindly bent down for her, but his smile was a little too obvious. Wen Ning gritted his teeth, but couldn't help asking, "Are you laughing at me because I'm short?"

"No, you look petite and pretty like this."

Wen Ning was furious. She was always a queen, so when did she start to look petite?

Wen Ning decided to ignore him and finish tying his tie quickly. So, she took a deep breath and tried again, recalling his words and his movements. This time, she finally succeeded.

"Not bad, you've made progress." Lu Shiyan nodded with satisfaction.

Wen Ning raised his chin proudly, "Of course! Just a small tie, I'll handle it."