Jiang Hailang, a womanizer, is a perfect match for Lin Xiaoran, a stabilizing force.
Jiang Hailang had just stepped out of the elevator when he received a call from Lin Xiaoran. "Come find me over here on the sofa in the lobby."
He turned to look at the sofa area near the door, where Lin Xiaoran was sitting on the sofa facing him and waved to him.
Jiang Hailang approached with a smile and then saw that the other two people sitting on the four-seater sofa were Song Yunxi and Yuan Qingqing.
What an amazing combination!
Song Yunxi waved her phone, which was still displaying the timer. "President Lang, you're not good enough. You're down in twenty minutes."
Jiang Hailang asked, puzzled, "What are you doing here?"
Lin Xiaoran countered, "Why don't you tell me what you're doing here first?"
“One of my clients just came from out of town today. He has an event tonight, so he asked me to help entertain his wife.”
Song Yunxi deliberately feigned disbelief. "Shouldn't your clients be staying at our Platinum Hotel? Do you perhaps work part-time at another hotel?"
Jiang Hailang was amused and exasperated. "What extra job? This client was invited by someone else, and the hotel was also arranged in advance, so we didn't go to the Platinum Hotel. But even though we didn't go this time, the relationship is still there, isn't it? They trust me, so I have to do my part as a host."
Song Yunxi nodded, indicating that she understood. "This client is really bold, daring to entrust such a beautiful wife to you for safekeeping."
"That's because everyone knows that I, Jiang Hailang, never lay a finger on a married woman."
Lin Xiaoran said, "Then why was she holding your arm when she left the restaurant?"
"She was wearing new high heels, and her feet were blistered, making it difficult for her to walk, so I helped her."
After the matter was explained, Lin Xiaoran turned to look at Song Yunxi and Yuan Qingqing.
"No matter what, you lost, so you have to accept the consequences." She opened her WeChat payment QR code and handed it to the two of them.
Song Yunxi and Yuan Qingqing exchanged a glance, smiled, opened WeChat, scanned the QR code, and each paid 100 yuan.
Jiang Hailang laughed out loud at their antics. "Can someone explain this to me?"
More than twenty minutes ago, after watching Jiang Hailang and that woman take the elevator upstairs, they were waiting for Lin Xiaoran to give the order: whether to go upstairs to catch them in the act or to call Jiang Hailang down.
Unexpectedly, Lin Xiaoran said, "How about we make a bet? We'll bet on how long it will take for the river waves to come down. Whoever gives the closest time wins."
Seeing that Lin Xiaoran wasn't crying, making a scene, or threatening suicide, and was even in the mood to bet with them, the other two decided to watch the show and enjoy the spectacle.
Jiang Hailang, a womanizer, is a perfect match for Lin Xiaoran, a pillar of strength.
Song Yoon-hee said, "Then I'll bet two hours."
She analyzed it and figured that when she was with Mu Chen, including the time spent showering, doing things, and afterwards, it would take about two and a half hours. She estimated that Jiang Hailang's stamina was probably not bad either.
Lin Xiaoran said, "Then I bet he'll come down within half an hour."
The other two looked at her in surprise.
Yuan Qingqing asked, "You haven't slept with him yet, have you?"
Lin Xiaoran blushed. "How did you know?"
"If you had slept with him, you wouldn't have mentioned such a time."
The amount of information was overwhelming. Luckily, there weren't many other people sitting nearby, otherwise, people would definitely have looked at these three women who were betting on men's bedroom skills with an indescribably strange expression.
Moreover, that man was the ex-boyfriend and current boyfriend of two of the women.
To be precise, Yuan Qingqing checked the time and calculated carefully. "I'll bet at least three hours. But I can only wait until midnight at the latest. If he stays here overnight, I'll still win."
The bet was decided just like that, amicably.
*
Jiang Hailang grasped Lin Xiaoran's hand. "You trust me that much?"
"I believe you. Because you told me that you wouldn't date other women anymore, I don't think you would lie to me."
That's what they say now, but when Jiang Hailang went upstairs with other women before, Lin Xiaoran wasn't so confident. After all, Jiang Hailang had a long criminal record.
She casually suggested the bet, simply because she didn't want others to see the panic and worry in her heart.
Half an hour was the time Lin Xiaoran was giving Jiang Hailang to trust her. She was prepared that if more than half an hour passed, she would go upstairs, drag Jiang Hailang out, slap him twice across the face, and then stay away from this scumbag forever.
Regardless of Lin Xiaoran's thoughts, her words still deeply moved Jiang Hailang.
If it weren't for the fact that they were in a public place and there were two other people sitting on the sofa opposite, Jiang Hailang would have really wanted to hug Lin Xiaoran and give her a good kiss.
Meanwhile, the two girls opposite were thoroughly fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).
"Alright, let's call it a day." Song Yunxi stood up and turned to ask Yuan Qingqing, "How are you getting home?"
"I'll take a taxi."
"Let's go together then, I'll take a taxi too."
Lin Xiaoran also stood up and said, "Shall I see you off?"
Jiang Hailang held the car keys in his hand; Lin Xiaoran could use his car at any time.
"No need. I think you two need some time alone more than being a third wheel."
Yuan Qingqing glanced at Jiang Hailang. After all, they had a brief affair, so she knew him somewhat. Judging from the way Jiang Hailang looked at Lin Xiaoran, he might just be dragging Lin Xiaoran upstairs to a room for some "exercise" the moment they left the hotel.
After Song Yunxi and Yuan Qingqing left, Lin Xiaoran turned around and took Jiang Hailang's hand. "Let's go, I'll take you home."
Jiang Hailang smiled and let Lin Xiaoran pull him up from the sofa, then he held her hand tightly. "Baby, shall we get a room and stay for a while?"
Lin Xiaoran stared at Jiang Hailang for a while before nodding. "Okay."
They quickly registered and checked into a room. Once inside, Jiang Hailang pinned Lin Xiaoran against the wall and kissed her.
It seems he really can't wait any longer; he can't even wait to go home. He wants to find a private space nearby to spend some quality time with her right away.
Jiang Hailang picked up Lin Xiaoran and placed her on the sofa, then pressed his body against hers and kissed her. Lin Xiaoran lay on the sofa, her arms wrapped around Jiang Hailang's neck, and as the kiss lasted longer, her chest heaved with difficulty.
Jiang Hailang suddenly stopped moving, buried his head deeply in Lin Xiaoran's neck, and tried his best to adjust his breathing.
Lin Xiaoran gently stroked Jiang Hailang's hair. Even if she lacked experience, she was still twenty-two years old and knew what she needed to know. She was somewhat aware of the changes in a man's body, especially since his body was currently pressing against her.
Jiang Hailang's voice was clearly suppressed and restrained as he spoke. "It's alright, let me calm down."
Lin Xiaoran stopped moving and speaking, and gently put her arms around Jiang Hailang.
After a while, Jiang Hailang got up. "I'm going to wash my face."
Lin Xiaoran stood in front of the French windows gazing at the starry sky for a long time before Jiang Hailang finally came out of the bathroom. He stood behind Lin Xiaoran and gently hugged her from behind. He turned and kissed her ear, then watched the stars with her.
Lin Xiaoran asked, "Do you want to stay here tonight or go home?"
Jiang Hailang said, "I'll take you home first, and then I'll go back. From now on, I won't book a hotel room outside unless I'm with you."
Lin Xiaoran turned around, cupped Jiang Hailang's face in her hands, and kissed him on the lips. "Okay."
Jiang Hailang had been drinking at dinner, so he was disqualified from driving. Lin Xiaoran originally wanted to take him home first, but he insisted on taking her home first.
Lin Xiaoran had no choice but to drive back to her own residential area. The two were kissing goodnight in the car when someone knocked on the passenger window.
Turning around, I saw Mr. Lin returning from his walk.
Lin Xiaoran awkwardly stuck out her tongue, opened the car door, and got out. Jiang Hailang also quickly got out of the passenger seat, stood in front of Lin's father, and smiled ingratiatingly.
Hello, Uncle.
Mr. Lin nodded, staring at Jiang Hailang without saying a word.
Lin Xiaoran jogged around the front of the car, stood between the two men, looked back and forth for a few seconds, and then said, "Dad, let me introduce you: This is my boyfriend, Jiang Hailang."
Jiang Hailang immediately cooperated: "Uncle, my name is Jiang Hailang, and I am Xiaoran's boyfriend."
Mr. Lin was amused by the two of them. They had eaten together just a few days ago, but today they were introducing him as if he didn't know them at all.
Wait, he wasn't my boyfriend when we introduced him a few days ago, but now he's my boyfriend after we reintroduce him?
Mr. Lin asked, "When did this happen?"
Lin Xiaoran said, "I started working on the day of my graduation ceremony."
"Then come in and have a seat. I'll introduce you to your mother." After saying that, Mr. Lin turned and walked into the apartment building.
Jiang Hailang and Lin Xiaoran exchanged a glance, smiled, took her hand, and quickly followed in Lin's father's footsteps.
*
Song Yunxi took a taxi home and asked the driver to stop in front of a small supermarket near her apartment complex so she could go in and buy some fruit.
"Yunxi".
When she heard the sound and turned around, she saw Mu Chen's car parked on the side of the road. He got out of the car, quickly came over, and took her hand. "Just back?"
"Yes. I went to eat with Lin Xiaoran and the others."
The two held hands and went into the supermarket, picked out some fruit and milk, grabbed a few boxes of condoms, and then paid and went home.
"I thought you weren't coming tonight."
At noon, Mu Chen told Song Yunxi that he had to attend a dinner party in the southern part of the city, but her house was in the northern part, which was quite far away. Therefore, it would be the closest and most convenient for Mu Chen to go home after the dinner party.
Mu Chen said, "I miss you."
But he still didn't ask Song Yunxi if she wanted to move in with him. He knew Song Yunxi had a psychological aversion to wealthy families and rich kids, and he didn't want her to feel like she was depending on him.
She deserves the freedom and space she wants. If he wants to be with her, he has to come to her.
After taking a shower and lying in bed, Mu Chen pulled Song Yunxi into his arms.
Is next week Mom's birthday?
Song Yunxi looked up from his embrace and met his gaze. "How did you know?" she asked after a moment's thought. "Did you go to see him today?"
Mu Chen nodded. "Mm."
It was indeed Rui Huaisen who called him this morning to ask him to meet.
"You want to persuade me to forgive him?"
"No. If you don't want to forgive him, then don't. I haven't experienced what you went through, so I can't truly empathize and have no right to advise you on any decisions. But you can't make decisions for your mother either, right?"
Song Yunxi rested her head on Mu Chen's neck again, tracing lines aimlessly on his chest with her finger as she whispered, "What do you mean?"
“You said that your mother only loved this one man in her life, and even when she was seriously ill, she couldn’t bear to let him know and be sad. I think that although your mother took you to South Korea back then, perhaps she also hoped to have the opportunity to see him again.”
After a pause, seeing that Song Yunxi didn't speak, Mu Chen grabbed her small hand, which was still drawing circles on his chest.
"Let's take him to see Mom on her birthday. Whether or not to forgive him is Mom's decision, okay?"
Song Yunxi remained silent. She had originally planned to take leave next week and quietly return to Korea without telling anyone.
After all, she had promised Chairman Lee that she would never return to South Korea again, so she couldn't go back openly.
Song Yunxi remained silent, so Mu Chen also stopped talking. He held her in his arms, lowered his head to kiss her hair, and then pressed the remote control to turn off the lights.
After a long while, Song Yunxi whispered a single word in the darkness: "Okay."
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