After Zhu Qianying finished washing up and changed back into the clothes she had left in the bathroom the night before, she opened the door and smelled the aroma of food.
Looking up, I saw that the coffee table in the living room was filled with all kinds of breakfast items.
"Come and have breakfast!"
When Yan Shao, who was sitting on the sofa, saw her come out, he got up and walked over, seemingly wanting to help her.
Zhu Qianying dodged his touch and walked straight to the sofa.
Young Master Yan narrowed his eyes, staring at her retreating figure, and heard her say, "Young Master Yan, treat me the way you treated me before, and treat me the same way you will in the future!"
Yan Shao didn't understand what she meant for a moment. "Huh?"
"That's how it is between us. You don't need to be so attentive to me because of last night. I'm not used to it. Besides, I'm not that weak."
Zhu Qianying knew that men were creatures who thought with their lower bodies, and it was only natural for them to be nice to her after they had just been intimate.
However, there was absolutely no need for her to be so attentive between them.
He gave her extra care, but she had nothing extra to give him.
Men can do many things against their will for a night of intimacy, and it has nothing to do with their true feelings.
But for her to be kind to someone, it must be genuine.
"So, you're complaining about me even though I'm good to you?" Young Master Yan's tone was very calm, revealing no emotion, so Zhu Qianying took it as acceptance.
She sat down without saying a word, which was taken as consent.
Yan Shao glanced at her, said nothing, and picked up his bowl and chopsticks to eat breakfast.
Zhu Qianying was happy to have some peace and quiet. Although she wasn't the one who put in the most effort last night, she had been tormented all night and was starving. She picked up her chopsticks and started eating without any hesitation.
Yan Shao ate slowly and methodically, while Zhu Qianying, though not in a messy manner, ate very quickly and in large quantities.
If you ignore their faces and only look at their speed and appetite, you would definitely mistakenly think that Zhu Qianying is the man and Yan Shao is the woman.
Zhu Qianying finished eating faster than Yan Shao. After wiping her mouth clean with a tissue, she said to Yan Shao, "Yan Shao, could you please have someone bring my bag up?"
After such intimate contact last night, their relationship should have become much closer.
However, Zhu Qianying gave Yan Shao a feeling that was even more reserved and distant than when they first met.
"I'll take you back." Yan Shao didn't look at her and continued to eat his breakfast slowly.
“No need, I’ll take a taxi back myself,” Zhu Qianying insisted.
Yan Shao slammed down his chopsticks, glared at her, and said, "Don't be ungrateful! Do you think I'm bored?"
Zhu Qianying glared back defiantly, "Thank you, but I know you're busy, Young Master Yan, so I didn't dare trouble you. Young Master Yan's time is precious, why should you condescend to compete with a taxi driver for business?"
If the man in front of her were her real lover, after a night of tenderness, Zhu Qianying would naturally act coquettishly and show weakness, enjoying her lover's care and attention.
But the truth is, their initial connection was a transaction.
And everything that happened last night was also a transaction.
Since it's all a transaction, let's skip the insincere concern and care afterwards.
Yan Shao glanced at her thoughtfully, then suddenly stood up, casually tossed out a "Whatever!", and slammed the door shut as he left.
Zhu Qianying sat on the sofa, lost in thought, until she heard a knock on the door. "Who is it?"
"Miss Zhu, it's me, Qin Xiu. I've brought your bag up here!"
Zhu Qianying got up and opened the door. Standing outside was indeed Qin Xiu.
Zhu Qianying took her bag, slung it over her shoulder, and said, "Mr. Qin, could you please have someone pack up the things inside?"
Qin Xiu nodded in agreement, and Zhu Qianying then asked, "Mr. Qin, what about my friends..."
"Miss Zhu, rest assured, Young Master Xing and the others left after having breakfast."
Zhu Qianying frowned. So, Young Master Yan still forced people to stay last night?
"Thank you!" Zhu Qianying said, and walked towards the elevator.
"Miss Zhu, I'll take you home." Qin Xiu caught up with her.
Zhu Qianying waved her hand, forcing back her discomfort, "No need, I have other things to do next, thank you."
Zhu Qianying's stubbornness was so strong that even Yan Shao couldn't resist it, let alone Qin Xiu.
Zhu Qianying waved to Qin Xiu, who had insisted on hailing a taxi for her outside the car. As the car drove off the road, she took out her phone, unlocked it, and saw several missed calls. All the callers were Xing Bailun, and the timestamps ranged from when she left last night to just now.
She pressed the redial button, and the call was answered almost immediately.
Xing Bolun's anxious voice rang directly in her ears, "Shadow, are you alright?"
"It's nothing, what could possibly happen to me? And you guys, did his men give you any trouble last night?"
Zhu Qianying didn't think there was anything wrong with her. After all, what happened last night was bound to happen sooner or later. Doing it a day earlier was like confirming the relationship a day earlier, which was actually a good thing for her in a sense.
At the very least, she and he now have a physical relationship beyond a verbal contract.
Of course, whether it's a verbal relationship or a substantive relationship, it's only valid if Young Master Yan acknowledges it.
However, a dual relationship generally provides an extra layer of protection compared to a single relationship.
It must be said that initially, Zhu Qianying had no illusions about her relationship with Yan Shao.
However, after meeting Yan Bo and his wife, perhaps because the couple treated her so well, her mood changed slightly within just a few hours.
However, that tiny change was quickly shattered by the reality of last night.
She always knew that her identity was not honorable, but it was not her fault. Therefore, she never felt that she needed to blame herself or repent for being the child of a concubine.
But Yan Shao, in front of her friends, trampled her into the dust.
If it weren't for his words, she wouldn't have known that he cared so much about her being born to a concubine.
Even though she knew he looked down on her, she had no choice but to shamelessly offer herself to him for the sake of her friend's safety.
In this matter, she knew very well that she had no right to criticize Young Master Yan. After all, compared to Young Master Yan, she herself wasn't much more noble. Because it was she who first proposed exchanging a night of intimacy for the safety of Xing Bailun and the others; he merely accepted her terms.
Therefore, to harbor even the slightest illusion about their transactional relationship is nothing but wishful thinking.
"What could he possibly do to us? He just let us have fun in the VIP room all night."
Xing Bailun's relaxed and natural tone somewhat eased the heavy doubts in Zhu Qianying's heart.
"Well, I'm glad everyone's alright. I'll treat you to a meal in a few days to make up for the scare you had. I'm sorry."
Even now, Zhu Qianying still felt very guilty. What was supposed to be a happy gathering turned into a nightmare because of Yan Shao's appearance.
"Shadow, what could possibly happen to us! But you, did he really not make things difficult for you?" Xing Bailun seemed not to quite believe Zhu Qianying's words.
"Aaron, don't underestimate me!" Zhu Qianying replied, feigning nonchalance.
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