Chapter 99 He's a very difficult person to deal with.
It was late Sunday morning when Du Yunchuan finally got up from the guest room bed, rubbing his head which felt like it was about to explode.
He cursed Shangqiu bamboo eight hundred times in his heart.
The atmosphere remained somewhat tense during lunch.
Yan Shuang listlessly fiddled with the food in her bowl, showing little appetite.
Three days have passed since that fierce argument, and the tense atmosphere that had hung between the two of them seems to have slowly settled down over time.
These past few days, at the company, she was still the secretary handling trivial matters, and he was still the CEO issuing instructions.
That night, he still didn't go home, still giving her space.
Yan Shuang originally thought that someone as efficient as him would, after calming down, find some time to either continue the argument or at least give her a clear attitude or judgment.
But to her surprise, he hadn't said a word in the past few days.
The calmer he was, the more uncertain Yan Shuang felt.
What exactly does he mean?
Are they waiting for her to apologize first?
The thought of taking the initiative to break the deadlock still made Yan Shuang a little apprehensive.
His cold face and the oppressive feeling he exuded when silent were truly hard to bear.
She sighed and stirred the soup in the bowl with a spoon.
"well……"
Looking at the empty seat opposite him and then at the oppressive atmosphere in front of him, Du Yunchuan felt that if he stayed in this villa any longer, he would eventually suffer internal injuries from suffocation.
His eyes lit up, and an idea came to him.
He leaned closer to Yan Shuang, "Little Shuang, isn't it boring to stay cooped up in the house all the time? How about we go out and have some fun this afternoon? There are so many fun places in Los Angeles."
Yan Shuang looked up and smiled, "No need, Mr. Du, thank you for your kindness. You go and have fun. I'd like to rest at home more today and won't be going out, so don't worry."
She knew that Du Yunchuan was staying here on Shangqiu Zhu's orders to guard her.
She really had no desire to go out; she had something weighing on her mind and just wanted to have a good talk with Shangqiu Zhu.
Upon hearing this, Du Yunchuan immediately felt a deep sense of unease.
He'll go by himself? What if she sneaks away and Shangqiu Zhu comes back and asks about it? How will he explain that?
That guy specifically asked him to keep an eye on people.
He dared not disobey Shangqiu Zhu's wishes.
"No way!" Du Yunchuan immediately put on an even more ingratiating smile and began racking his brains to list things. "Sleeping is so boring. Look, we can go to the city center first. Those flagship stores are really interesting. Even if you don't want to buy anything, you can just look around. I know a really great private art exhibition that's not open to the public and has a high-class atmosphere."
He carefully observed Yan Shuang's expression and, seeing that she still seemed uninterested, immediately changed the subject: "How about... we try something exciting? I know a few super cool clubs that are open during the day, the atmosphere is amazing, I guarantee you've never seen anything like it. What about at night? Tonight, I'll take you to see a real city that never sleeps. How about a casino?"
He described those scenes of dazzling lights and extravagant indulgence.
Yan Shuang's originally calm eyes finally couldn't help but show a hint of wavering.
Having been in Los Angeles for so long, I've been so busy with work and projects that I've hardly had any time to go out and have fun.
Du Yunchuan keenly caught her momentary lapse in confidence and immediately pressed his advantage, "Don't worry, we'll be back before Qiu Zhu gets off work. I've timed it perfectly, I guarantee we won't be the first to notice. He won't find out, how about it? Just think of it as getting some fresh air?"
Yan Shuang was completely moved, and she nodded with a smile.
"good."
Du Yunchuan felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders, and a smile spread across his face: "That's right, hurry up and eat, then we'll slip away."
Back in her bedroom, Yan Shuang looked at the dazzling array of dresses in the walk-in closet, most of which were exquisite but rather conservative in style.
I'm going to the casino tonight, so I can't dress like an naive student anymore.
She glanced through the row of clothes, finally choosing a black velvet slip dress to change into, and then walked down the stairs in high heels.
Du Yunchuan, who was leaning against the living room sofa fiddling with his phone, heard footsteps and subconsciously looked up.
Upon closer inspection, they were stunned.
Yan Shuang changed into a black halter dress. The skirt hem perfectly outlined her slender waist and straight legs, and the two thin black straps made her shoulder and neck lines appear even whiter and more beautiful, giving her a rare sexy and charming look.
She wore makeup, and her originally plain face was meticulously drawn, making her look bright and almost flamboyant.
Du Yunchuan let out a loud and amazing whistle, a playful smile spreading across his face:
Wow! Little Frost, that's great!
Yan Shuang looked over upon hearing the sound and saw that Du Yunchuan had also changed into a well-tailored white suit, his hair was carefully styled, and he looked dashing and debonair, a complete playboy.
She smiled and said, "President Du is also quite good; he suits you well."
Du Yunchuan lazily led Yan Shuang down to Shangqiu Zhu's private garage, which was filled with top-of-the-line luxury cars.
“Look, Qiu Zhu’s treasures are all here,” he waved his hand casually. “Little Shuangshuang, pick whichever one you like, we’ll drive it.”
Yan Shuang's gaze swept across the group of priceless steel beasts, and almost without hesitation, she pointed directly to the most eye-catching one, a Lamborghini with a matte black finish.
It stood there quietly, yet it exuded a kind of poised aggression, much like its owner.
"This one will do."
Du Yunchuan whistled and was about to get the keys when Yan Shuang beat him to it, saying, "Mr. Du, I'll open it today."
Du Yunchuan raised an eyebrow and looked the stunningly beautiful woman in front of him up and down.
"Sure! Please!"
He readily made a gesture indicating "Please go first."
Yan Shuang opened the car door and got into the driver's seat. Du Yunchuan quickly climbed into the passenger seat.
The black sports car, like a wild horse, suddenly shot out of the garage and merged into the traffic of Los Angeles.
Yan Shuang drove very fast, but surprisingly steadily, and she felt quite at ease controlling this high-performance beast.
The car window rolled down, a gentle breeze ruffled her hair and Du Yunchuan's excited smile, and the two drove smoothly, their mood as bright as the California sunshine.
They arrived at a private club with strict membership restrictions.
Yan Shuang originally only wanted to sit for a while; she was more interested in the casino that night.
However, upon entering, the waiter smiled and informed them that today's special event was a rather explicit adult variety show.
Yan Shuang was slightly taken aback, and her eyes slowly brightened.
Du Yunchuan's heart skipped a beat, and his nonchalant expression immediately faded.
He never imagined he'd go this far.
If Shangqiu Zhu knew that he had brought Yan Shuang to see this, he could almost imagine the guy's icy gaze.
It will tear him apart.
Du Yunchuan broke out in a cold sweat and instinctively wanted to pull Yan Shuang away and leave.
But looking into her eyes, which were filled with pure curiosity, he swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
Since we're already here, forcing her to leave now would only be more disappointing and strange.
Du Yunchuan had no choice but to bite the bullet and stay close to Yan Shuang like a highly vigilant bodyguard, never leaving her side. He also completely gave up the idea of going out to have fun with his friends.
The atmosphere inside the club grew increasingly heated, with the performers on stage becoming bolder and more provocative, and the cheers and whistles from the audience nearly lifting the roof off.
The air was thick with the scent of unrestrained hormones.
Under the continuous bombardment of this atmosphere of extreme revelry, Du Yunchuan's vigilance was finally loosened.
Although Yan Shuang's cheeks were flushed, her eyes were bright and she was watching with great interest. She seemed to be in no discomfort at all, and was even more cheerful than usual.
His playful and mischievous nature instantly took over.
He pulled Yan Shuang along, heading straight for the loudest cheers.
The two watched the breathtaking and amazing performance on stage while drinking and enthusiastically commenting on it.
After a few drinks, Du Yunchuan opened up completely, rambling on about everything under the sun.
Just as the music ended, during the brief pause, Du Yunchuan remembered something, turned to the side, and said:
"By the way, Qiu Zhu's birthday is next week. What do you think I should get him this year? He really doesn't have any hobbies, he's so difficult to deal with."
Yan Shuang's smile suddenly froze.
Birthday?
Yes, it's his birthday.
September 30th.
She knows.
But lately, my thoughts have been filled with arguments, cold wars, and that awkward feeling of being at a loss, and I almost forgot.
Only after Du Yunchuan mentioned it did she suddenly realize.
Before I knew it, the sycamore leaves outside the window had begun to turn yellow, and the evening breeze had brought a chill.
It's already autumn.
She has been in Los Angeles with him for almost four months now.
Time flies...
It's truly disorienting.
Du Yunchuan didn't notice her odd behavior and was still stroking his chin, muttering to himself, "Give me a watch? He has enough watches to open a boutique. Give me a car? That doesn't seem original either... Sigh, this is really worrying."
Yan Shuang nodded.
A person like him is born to stand on clouds; material possessions are simply within his grasp.
No matter what I give him, it seems to leave no trace.
Ke Yanshuang felt a surge of excitement in her heart, and really wanted to give him a special gift.
But the very idea itself is as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Just then, the stage lights focused again, a new performer took the stage, and a burst of enthusiastic, impromptu jazz drumbeats rained down, instantly igniting the atmosphere.
Their eyes were immediately drawn to it.
In the center of the stage, the male stripper with a perfect physique was giving a sizzling performance, eliciting screams and whistles from the audience.
Du Yunchuan even imitated the people around him, taking out a few banknotes and smilingly gesturing for Yan Shuang to throw them forward together.
Just then, the host's alluring voice rang out through the microphone: "Ladies and gentlemen! Still not enough? Want to know what even more amazing surprises await in the VIP box? In the next segment, generous gifts will open the door to the ultimate experience for you. Who will be the lucky one tonight to spend an unforgettable private time with our charming Allen?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere at the scene became even more enthusiastic.
Yan Shuang and Du Yunchuan exchanged a glance, and a silent understanding was reached between them.
Since we're already here...
If you're going to play, play to your heart's content.
"How about it, little Shuang? Dare to go all out?" Du Yunchuan raised an eyebrow, his tone full of eagerness.
With the alcohol taking effect, Yan Shuang's rebellious streak, usually strictly restrained, was fully unleashed. She smiled brightly: "What's there to be afraid of?"
"Hahaha, I'll show you something amazing tonight!" Du Yunchuan laughed, clearly enjoying the thrill of spending lavishly.
Almost without hesitation, he pulled a thick wad of cash from his suit pocket and raised his hand with great flair.
Then, amidst the host's enthusiastic cheers and the attention of the entire audience, he boldly tossed the thick wad of banknotes towards the podium like scattering scraps of paper.
"Wow!!! Thank you to this generous gentleman and his beautiful companion. Congratulations, you have had the ultimate experience tonight."
The host announced loudly, and the spotlight instantly shone on Yan Shuang and Du Yunchuan.
Amidst cheers, envy, and whistles, the stripper Allen smiled and walked off the stage, heading straight towards them and gesturing an invitation.
As the two went on stage together, at that moment when everyone was focused on them, Du Yunchuan caught a glimpse out of the corner of his eye of a tall, familiar figure walking into the club entrance.
Shangqiu Zhu was accompanied by a man who was also dressed in a suit and tie.
He was listening intently to his companions, his gaze not yet drawn to the center of the commotion.
"I... I'll fucking piss!" Du Yunchuan's low curse was drowned out by the sound waves.
His face turned deathly pale. He yanked Yan Shuang's arm hard, his eyes screaming, "Run!"
Yan Shuang followed his gaze, and the smile on her face froze completely.
The two of them no longer cared about Allen and the VIP experience. They hunched their shoulders and tried to slip off the stage like eels under the cover of the surrounding crowd, disappearing into a dark corner.
"Hey! You two lucky ones! This way, please! Our Allen is waiting!"
The sharp-eyed host wouldn't let them get away, and immediately grabbed the microphone and chased after them, once again capturing everyone's attention.
Shangqiu Zhu's gaze was finally drawn to the sudden commotion, and his cold stare swept over the crowd and landed precisely on him.
Du Yunchuan, with Yan Shuang crouching low, froze as they were about to escape.
They could feel that cold, sharp gaze piercing their backs as if it were a physical object.
The host had already run up to them with a grin, blocking their way.
Du Yunchuan turned around slowly.
The next second, he met Shangqiu Zhu's unfathomable eyes.
It's over.
His face appeared dark and inscrutable under the shifting lights, but the terrifying, oppressive atmosphere of impending doom could be clearly felt even from this distance.
Du Yunchuan gasped, his legs feeling a little weak.
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