Chapter 15 I’m Afraid You’ll Feel That Way (Three-in-One Thousand Words)
He ran away like a frightened cat.
When they were kissing and their lips and teeth were blending together, his crow-feather eyelashes trembled and he still ran away.
The kitchen was very quiet, with only Sheng Zhao's breathing remaining. There was still a half-cut vegetable on the chopping board. She was stroking the corner of her lips, with a dazed look in her eyes.
Her lips were warm, as if they contained his temperature.
But his canine teeth were always sharp, and when they kissed, he bit Sheng Zhao's lips lightly, grinding them finely, which was a bit like a threat and a bit like a coquettish act.
Why kiss her, why run away?
It was as if he suddenly came to his senses, said in a hoarse and trembling voice that he had lost his composure, and then quickly ran away.
Sheng Zhao still didn't quite understand.
But someone had to break the silence in the kitchen. Chen Shuoxing walked into the kitchen slowly, his face expressionless. He calmly walked to Sheng Zhao's side, gently caressing her lips with his fingertips.
"Did you kiss?"
"He just ran out in a panic."
Chen Shuoxing paused, his eyes, as bright and deep as moonlight, subdued slightly. He leaned over and gently licked Sheng Zhao's lower lip with the tip of his tongue. His voice was hoarse, "Thank you for your hospitality—I'll be leaving now."
"...and you still owe me a meal."
He raised his phone to Sheng Zhao, and it was ringing with messages from his agent who was frustrated because he couldn't find him.
He didn't seem to be too worried about the atmosphere or kiss between Sheng Zhao and Li Ji, and his expression just sank slightly. When he turned around, Sheng Zhao suddenly grabbed the corner of his clothes and leaned over to ask him.
Sheng Zhao lowered her eyes to look at him, and there was a hint of inexplicable emotion on her pretty face.
"What does a kiss mean to a man?"
Chen Shuoxing seemed slightly bewildered, his voice hoarse as he murmured, "Like me just now?" Then he raised the corner of his mouth and said, "I want you...what about him?"
He didn't know much about Li Ji, so he just casually said in a soft voice, "Who knows? Maybe, just to get close to you..." Chen Shuoxing lowered his eyes lazily, "After all, you should know what kind of man he was before."
"Yeah, what kind of man is he?"
Chen Shuoxing seemed to be somewhat interested. He muttered to himself, smiled at Sheng Zhao again, stroked the corner of his lips with his fingertips, and left. The soles of his shoes made crisp footsteps on the floor. It seemed that because of the rainy weather, his back blended into the damp rainy day, with a dark and gloomy look.
——————
Li Ji was avoiding him a bit. He wouldn't come back after training, or he would just stay on the set and only send her messages saying that he wouldn't be going back or didn't have time.
When Sheng Zhao received the news, he just responded without delving into it or saying anything else, which made the atmosphere between the two of them seem very strange.
However, Sheng Zhao has been very busy recently and has been leaving home early and coming back late just like him.
Perhaps something was on his mind. Sheng Zhao rarely smiled, but Yu Shiyun had a bit of a sarcastic look on his face. He put down the documents and smiled lightly and respectfully, "Did the boss get dumped? Why are you so sad? No wonder he was willing to go back to the company to deal with things."
Sheng Zhao didn't say anything. Instead, he lay down on the chair and stared lazily at the ceiling, playing with the pen on his fingertips. After a moment, he said, "You are too malicious to be dumped... I'm just a little troubled recently."
"Boss, what's bothering you? Are you too busy lately to run away anytime and anywhere and leave the work to me and Mr. Xiao Sheng?"
Yu Shiyun put down another plate of desserts and asked casually.
Perhaps deep down, his worry is that his boss is unreliable and always runs away.
Sheng Zhao smiled, a faint smile on his fair and beautiful face, and gently threatened, "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll deduct your bonus."
"What a tyranny." Yu Shiyun muttered to herself as she stood aside, then put on her usual serious and calm expression and asked softly, "There's a cocktail party tonight, are you coming?"
Sheng Zhao spun around in his swivel chair as if he was bored. His eyes, which seemed clear yet distracted as if he wasn't looking at anything, paused for a moment, then he nodded.
"go."
Sheng Cehan has attended enough cocktail parties on his behalf these days, so she always has to show up at one of them. What makes Sheng Cehan a little flattered is that Sheng Zhao chose him as his male companion.
He hadn't been close to his sister in a long time. He was so dazed for a moment that he went with Sheng Zhao to pick out clothes for the cocktail party. Even sitting in the car, he felt a little awkward and happy. Sheng Cehan hesitated for a long time before speaking, "Um, that Li Ji...are you not going to care? Don't you need to take him with you today?"
His words were cautious and contained a hint of tentativeness.
Sheng Zhao looked at the scenery passing by outside the window boredly, probably in a daze, with the tip of his tall nose even touching the window. His innocent cuteness made Sheng Cehan couldn't help but soften his emotions.
She said softly, "Who said I don't care? I've just been busy lately. He's not qualified to go to that cocktail party, so I won't go with him."
Her voice was light and not much emotion could be heard.
"Yeah." Sheng Cehan lowered his head slightly and responded.
In fact, Sheng Cehan has never been a person who pays much attention to dressing up. His clothes are just rigid and rigorous custom-made suits without too many decorations. It is a rare opportunity for him to be invited to be Sheng Zhao's male companion this time.
After all, the previous one was Chen Shuoxing.
Thinking of this, Sheng Cehan's eyes darkened a bit. He paused and didn't think about it anymore.
Perhaps Sheng Zhao came today with a strange man instead of Chen Shuoxing. The salesperson looked a little surprised, but he quickly calmed down.
"Welcome, Miss Sheng, this way please—"
This shop has always served only the rich and powerful, and it has seen many nobles and aristocrats. The daughter of the CEO of Sheng Group is very generous at a young age and is well-known among celebrities. And the one next to her is——
Although this gentleman looked extraordinarily handsome and had a great figure with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, and his appearance was comparable to Chen Shuoxing, his temperament was too cold and noble, making him a bit difficult to mess with. He was not as friendly as Chen Shuoxing, and I don't know how he squeezed past the well-known Chen Shuoxing to get next to Miss Sheng.
The salesperson had some inexplicable emotions. He was a fan of Chen Shuoxing and had asked for her autograph when the two of them came here to pick out dresses.
Sheng Zhao always brought Chen Shuoxing with him every time he came, and most of Chen Shuoxing's dresses were also custom-made here.
Moreover, as a top star, many people want to explore Chen Shuoxing's relationship status. He has also hinted that he has someone he likes, so the salesperson always thought that this lady and Chen Shuoxing were lovers. After all, the two of them are both talented and handsome, and their relationship seems familiar and relaxed.
...Wow, I'm shipping CPBE. It turns out there are no true CPs among wealthy families.
The salesperson thought about it for a while, then put on a professional smile and began to introduce the two people.
"Sir, would you like to see our new products?"
He respectfully invited Sheng Cehan over to introduce the new products, while Sheng Zhao next to him was bored and in a daze.
Perhaps he didn't like dressing up, and it was a bit embarrassing for him to change clothes for Sheng Zhao. When he changed and walked out of the fitting room, Sheng Zhao found that he had only changed into a more expensive and more rigid suit.
The pure black handmade haute couture suit made his temperament look even more noble and aloof, outlining his smooth figure with broad shoulders and narrow waist, yet also revealing a bit of... old-fashioned seriousness.
Sheng Zhao shifted his gaze to the sales clerk's face, who looked somewhat panicked and helpless. "This gentleman chose this one, and so did I. It's hard to say anything."
But Sheng Cehan's ears were a little red, and his eyes looked at Sheng Zhao hesitantly, as if he wanted to get Sheng Zhao's praise.
Sheng Zhao glanced and suddenly saw a white men's suit. The high-end custom-made white fabric was shining with a faint light. The style was similar to a men's suit but it did not look rigorous or rigid.
On the contrary, it is more loose and casual, and the waist is tightened without being baggy. The vest inside is loose, revealing a large area of the chest. There is a white rose brooch on the chest, and a gold chain hanging down, which is particularly beautiful.
As if noticing Sheng Zhao's gaze locked on this suit, the salesperson immediately introduced it, "This is this season's exclusive collection. There are only ten pieces worldwide, and this one hasn't been reserved yet. Would you like to let this gentleman try it on?"
Sheng Zhao nodded and smiled gently at Sheng Cehan. "It's better to dress nicely for a cocktail party. Don't wear a suit. Brother, go try it."
Sheng Cehan looked at the clothes and was slightly stunned.
This white and gold-plated style is most suitable for Chen Shuoxing. He used to be extremely jealous of Chen Shuoxing for being able to stand next to Sheng Zhao, but he never thought that he would be able to wear such clothes now.
But does this suit him?
...Wouldn't it be too out of place?
Is Zhao Zhao still thinking about Chen Shuoxing?
His personality has always been like this, strict and rigid yet with a cold indifference. Perhaps he had some complicated feelings, but he still changed his clothes and walked out hesitantly.
As soon as she opened the fitting room, she stood in front of Sheng Zhao with a slightly frowned look, waiting for his comments.
Sheng Cehan seemed a little uncomfortable with the slightly open neckline, which slightly exposed his sexy chest. He always wore black or dark blue, and it was rare for him to wear white, which was a bit dazzling.
His slender waist was outlined, and his tall chest and shoulders fully supported the dress. The white rose brooch on his chest embellished the dress, making him look less old.
The corners of his lips were slightly pursed, and the hair on his forehead was taken care of by the salesperson and then let down a few strands. His eyes were slightly drooped. His cold white skin and the sunlight outside the window made him look like a blooming cold white rose.
Noble, elegant and cold, yet without that aloof seriousness, this dress seemed to fit him perfectly.
The salesperson couldn't help but praise him, "Sir, this dress suits you perfectly. It sets off your figure and appearance perfectly."
"……Yeah?"
Sheng Cehan paused, his tone hesitant and unsure, his slender white fingertips slightly pressed against his chest, as if he wanted to pull the clothes next to him to cover the nakedness at his collar.
Sheng Zhao noticed his action and picked up a necklace from the display stand next to him. Before he could react, he lowered his head slightly and tied it on him.
The cold touch of the necklace against his chest made Sheng Cehan dazed.
But he hadn't been close to Sheng Zhao for a long time, and such close contact at this time made him seem to be drowning in the fragrance of Sheng Zhao.
The coldness of his neck suddenly brought him back to his senses. The beautiful necklace fell right into the valley of his chest, blocking the nakedness that seemed wanton to him.
"This is it, pack it up." Sheng Zhao tapped the necklace with his fingertips, looked up at Sheng Cehan whose ears and face were completely red, took out the card, and said to the cashier as if he didn't care.
As the cashier took the card, Sheng Cehan suddenly came to his senses and hurriedly took out his own card, "No need, Zhao Zhao, I can do it myself--"
Then Sheng Zhao stopped her, and she was a little helpless. She signaled the cashier to go and pay the bill quickly, then looked at Sheng Cehan who was even more embarrassed, and said softly, "This is too--"
Sheng Zhao frowned slightly, as if he couldn't find an adjective. After a moment, he said, "It's economical and practical."
"How can you buy clothes for a man and let him pay for it?" She sighed softly, "If you find a girlfriend in the future and you rush to pay for her, I won't agree to you marrying her--"
Before she finished her words, Sheng Cehan, who had a gloomy expression on his face, suddenly said, "...I won't marry Zhao Zhao."
The low and hoarse voice became slightly louder, which made Sheng Zhao stunned for a moment.
The faint smile on her face slowly faded. "Really?" After saying this meaningless thing, she paid the bill and was about to leave.
Sheng Cehan followed her into the car with his head slightly lowered, like a child who had done something wrong. The driver was driving. Sheng Zhao was silent, just looking at the scenery outside the window. The atmosphere in the car was dull. After a moment, Sheng Cehan spoke carefully, "Zhao Zhao... I, what I mean is, I don't want to get married, not that..."
"Um."
Sheng Zhao just responded and stopped talking.
Such explanations and cautiousness were common to Sheng Cehan. Although he felt a little sad seeing Sheng Zhao's attitude, he still felt a bit of twisted sweetness because Sheng Zhao had just personally picked out clothes and necklaces for him.
The cold necklace on his chest also became slightly hot, burning his chest and causing slight pain.
Perhaps because he had been spending more time as Sheng Zhao's agent, several business presidents came to chat with him, but they didn't notice Sheng Zhao who was eating dessert with his back to them.
Sheng Cehan was a little impatient. He secretly glanced at Sheng Zhao out of the corner of his eyes while dealing with the women he was working with.
Perhaps it was because he was dressed so eye-catching today that several people looked at him with admiration, some even saying, "Mr. Sheng is truly handsome today. I heard he's not engaged yet. I wonder if he has someone he likes."
The language is tentative and deliberate, even a bit greedy and flattering.
Sheng Cehan frowned slightly and briefly passed over the topic. When he glanced at Sheng Zhao again, Sheng Zhao had disappeared.
——It’s not that she’s still playing around like a child and sneaking away.
It was Duan Jingrui who pulled her away.
The young master was dressed beautifully and exquisitely today. His red hair had been ordered to be dyed back, and his short black hair set off his delicate face. He looked around furtively and saw that his mother and father were not around, then he breathed a sigh of relief.
He complained with a somewhat aggrieved expression, "Sister Sheng, didn't that vixen come with you?"
Sheng Zhao raised his eyebrows slightly and stared at Duan Jingrui. Perhaps it was because of his oppressive gaze that Duan Jingrui paused before reluctantly speaking again, "Didn't Li Ji come with you?"
"No."
Sheng Zhao glanced slightly.
Duan Jingrui grumbled and complained, "Let me tell you, my mom and dad are crazy. They said that if I don't behave myself, they won't let me go out. They dyed my hair back and left only a hole in my ear. They also won't let me wear those clothes anymore."
He felt more and more wronged as he spoke, tears streaming down his face. "I want to see you, but my mother, father, and sister won't let me go out."
"Really?" Sheng Zhao played dumb in the face of his grievance, not mentioning that it was his suggestion that caused this kid to become like this. His expression was somewhat innocent and comforting, "They might be doing this for your own good."
"And you didn't reply to my message. It must be that fox—Li Ji didn't let you reply! I hate him! Damn it!"
Sheng Zhao's expression was still smiling, and he said, "It's not him, I just want you to remember it."
But Duan Jingrui didn't listen at all. He was obsessed with hating Li Ji. He grumbled and cried while pulling his hair, saying angrily, "One day, I'm going to dye this thing red again!"
"You have to be more worry-free now that you've grown up." Sheng Zhao advised while sipping the juice in his glass.
Duan Jingrui paused, leaned forward and stuck out his tongue as if asking for praise, and spoke incoherently, "But I didn't let them see the tongue piercing, so it wasn't taken out, and I secretly put in another one—"
Sheng Zhao suddenly raised his hand and pinched the tip of Duan Jingrui's tongue with his white fingertips. His expression was somewhat dark and unclear. His voice was soft, "It seems that you still haven't learned your lesson."
"It hurts, it hurts, Sister Sheng, Sister Sheng——"
His tears began to fall again.
Sheng Zhao sighed, loosened his hand, wiped it slowly, tilted his head back and drank the juice in one gulp. A drop of juice even slid down his chin, to his neck, and then disappeared into his dress.
After drinking it, she even frowned and stuck out her tongue, muttering softly, "It tastes bad."
When she paid attention to Duan Jingrui again, his slightly red eyes were still filled with tears, and he was sobbing, but his face and ears were completely red. After holding it in for a long time, he murmured with a red face, "Just now, Sister Sheng, you were so beautiful——"
He lowered his head, blushed, and stopped talking.
Sheng Zhao raised his hand and flicked his head, then looked at him with satisfaction as he covered his head and cried in pain.
The balcony here is quite secluded, and there was a lively conversation going on in the house. Sheng Zhao was too lazy to deal with all that, and it seemed nice to enjoy the breeze here. Just when he was about to calm down and enjoy the breeze, he heard a slight noise nearby.
"I knew it was here."
Duan Ming, wearing a red long dress that outlined her sexy and tall figure, was holding a wine glass and looking at the two of them with a raised lip.
Duan Jingrui suddenly hid behind Sheng Zhao.
Duan Ming chuckled when he saw this, handed Sheng Zhao a glass of juice, and glanced at Duan Jingrui, "I knew this guy would sneak up on you. Why don't I just betroth him to you? You've had this guy following you around since you were little anyway."
"Still a little brat."
Sheng Zhao completely ignored Duan Jingrui's expectant look, took a sip of the juice and stuck out his tongue, "It's so unpalatable."
Duan Jingrui forcefully interrupted the conversation, mumbling, "I'm already in college."
"You're still so immature even in college? You're like a little kid." Duan Ming sneered. She looked up at Sheng Zhao, "The situation has been strange lately. Chen Shuoxing hasn't taken any work anymore, and you pushed all his announcements to other people last time. Everyone's wondering if you've broken up and are now enemies."
"This is a big news in the entertainment industry right now."
"Have we ever been together?" Sheng Zhao murmured doubtfully for a moment and then paused. "His work is none of my business. If he doesn't cherish his career, I can only think he's stupid."
"Stupid?" Duan Ming sneered, "He's not stupid."
"Remember that director from abroad who was pursuing him? He pushed back on the announcement and indulged in rumors just to get in on that director's new movie. If I didn't have some connections, I would have thought he was depressed because you dumped him."
"This man really has some skills."
Duan Ming stroked the wine glass with his fingertips. If it weren't for the rumors of their breakup, how could the director who was famous all over the world for his rigorous perfection and his claim of not using yellow people be so anxious at the moment and give up his principles to have the opportunity to heal the beauty's heartbreak?
As the first Asian face hired by Director Alice, he is bound to become famous all over the world. When the news comes out, it will be explosive news. Chen Shuoxing will dominate the hot searches for several days. I am afraid that people all over the world also know Chen Shuoxing's name.
Moreover, this film is also a work that Director Alice has conceived for many years. As a well-known director who is well-known all over the world and many of his works are classics, even if this work does not reveal too much, it will definitely receive extremely high attention and evaluation.
Sheng Zhao paused when he heard the news, his eyes darkening a little, while Duan Ming seemed to be enjoying the show.
"Then how is your little star supposed to beat him? Honestly, I really don't understand what you're doing. Chen Shuoxing is already at the top, and you personally helped him get there. Why would you give him up for someone so unknown? Is there even a point in competing to see who can reach the top?"
Her voice sounded confused and helpless.
Sheng Zhao didn't say anything, just shook his head, and his meaning was obvious - don't worry about it for now.
"Okay." Duan Ming shrugged and said nothing more. Instead, he started chatting with her. Duan Jingrui was unable to get a word in for a long time and went to the hall to get the cake in a huff. Only Duan Ming and Sheng Zhao were left here. They were chatting but could vaguely hear some noise.
“Please let go!”
"Oh, little beauty, are you so stubborn? Stop pretending. Is it that I'm not qualified or that you don't like me? Do you think others don't know what you're thinking?"
The woman's voice was suppressed and teasing, while the man's voice sounded somewhat familiar.
Sheng Zhao's expression changed and he walked over there with a gloomy face.
Duan Ming raised his eyebrows, looking like he was enjoying the show, and followed over there with great interest.
Sure enough—it was Li Ji.
He pulled his hand back with an impatient look on his face, while the woman opposite him looked drunk and was about to touch him.
"Why are you pretending to be so noble? Didn't you come here just to hook someone big? I am the third lady of the Li Group, and I am more than enough to protect you. What? You still don't like me? How big a hook do you want to catch?"
Indeed, such high-end cocktail parties will have some small-time celebrities desperately trying to find connections to squeeze in. After all, the people here are either rich or noble, and if you can hook up with one, you don't have to worry about your career.
So Li Ji, a little celebrity who was not well-dressed and whose face was not very familiar in the entertainment industry, was being lured in by everyone. Moreover, there was also -
Bai Xingxing added fuel to the fire.
He really couldn't stand Li Ji, and this invitation letter was not something a small-time celebrity like him could receive. He must have slept with some woman. Look at him looking left and right, as if he was looking for a woman in a dishonest manner.
He curled his lips in disdain and added fuel to the fire to the Third Miss of the Li family beside him, "You can tell from his face that this man is not content with his lot. You don't know how many people he has hooked up with. He even had the guts to hook up with Director Li. Don't be fooled by a man like that."
"You don't know how old our Director Li is. He's old and ugly. It's amazing that he could have the guts to eat this kind of person..."
Miss Li San paused when she heard his words. She looked at Li Ji's figure and face with interest and licked her lips slightly. "What's wrong with a transaction that we both agreed on? This feeling - I also want to taste it."
She took a glass of wine, put something in it, and walked towards Li Ji with a smile.
This is something to liven up the atmosphere, and it’s best if you hit it off right away.
Bai Xingxing didn't expect that he only said a few bad words, but made Miss Li San interested in Li Ji. His face suddenly looked unhappy, but he didn't know what to say to Miss Li San. He could only glare at Li Ji fiercely and cursed inwardly.
——Slut.
Miss Li San had a clear goal. Since the man was selling himself for fame, it would be a deal between two people willing to do so. So she gave him some aphrodisiac and waited for Li Ji to seduce her and do it today. She would then arrange some benefits for him tomorrow. She could just give him a random male protagonist, but this girl had a top-notch figure and face, so it would be nice to keep her for a few more months.
But she never expected that Li Ji politely refused her wine and even looked unwilling to pay attention to her.
He refused Miss Li San's offer of wine, his eyes still searching for something. His gaze lingered only for a moment, and his voice was flat, "No need, thank you."
Li Ji wanted to just get up and leave.
But his words made Miss Li San's face darken for a moment. She was already drunk and was only forcing a smile, but she was vicious in her heart. Her desire to conquer was also aroused, so she started pushing and shoving.
"Beauty, please give me some face and I will personally pour you some wine."
Miss Li San pushed him to a secluded balcony, and despite his disgusted pushing and rejection, she guzzled the glass of wine. Li Ji struggled, but as a man he couldn't break free from the woman, so he could only drink the glass of wine while being held down by the shoulders.
"Ugh - get out, wuuuu... Security - help, get out, gurgle - gurgle -"
This kind of thing is common. Even if the security guard sees it, they won't do anything. After all, the people here are more powerful than each other. If you disturb other people's performance, you can only pack up and leave.
Miss Li San knew that his sobbing and shouting were meaningless, but she became even angrier and cursed him profusely.
"You're not going to accept my toast, but I'll punish you. You bitch, you still look down on me. Am I not qualified? What's wrong with playing with me?"
"Who else do you want to get close to, you bitch? Damn it, you don't even like this young lady, so why do you like a big-bellied old woman like Director Li?"
Li Ji coughed, his chin and collar soaked with wine. He retreated awkwardly, his eyes filled with disgust and disdain, as if he had been touched by a stinkbug. "Are you sick...? Ahem, I already said I don't want to drink, I don't even know you, ahem - get out of here..."
"Can you scold me?!"
Miss Li San was originally a paranoid person. She was drunk and emotional. She raised her hand to slap someone, but someone suddenly grabbed her wrist and she didn't move at all.
“Who, who?!”
She shouted, but turned around and saw Sheng Zhao's expressionless and extremely depressed face.
It was dark on this side of the balcony, and she looked for several times before she could see clearly. She paused and asked doubtfully, "Sheng, Sheng Zhao?"
Sheng Zhao, hasn’t it been a long time since you attended a cocktail party?
Li Ji also paused, and seemed to be relieved to see the person coming, but he didn't know what to say, so he just relaxed. His body couldn't support him anymore, so he sat down on the ground, breathing softly.
Sheng Zhao threw her aside and kicked her, his voice hoarse, "You're so stupid! Are your brain and lower body the opposite?! Go back and explain to your mother why your family was defunded and bankrupted."
Miss Li San sobered up all of a sudden. She had no idea that this seductive little bitch was with Sheng Zhao. She could only stammer, "No, Sheng, Mr. Sheng, we were classmates after all. You, as a man, shouldn't be so cruel—"
Her voice was weak and trembling as she spoke, but suddenly she seemed to remember something and pointed at Li Ji and shouted,
"He seduced me! Yes! He seduced me! This slut not only seduced me but also you, Mr. Sheng. Hurry up and get this bitch—"
"roll!"
Sheng Zhao glanced at her with disgust and lowered his voice. Duan Ming watched the whole process and knew what happened. He just stepped forward, grabbed Miss Li San's wrist, covered her mouth, smiled with a cold expression, and took Miss Li San away from the scene. All he could hear was her whimpering sound as she struggled.
Duan Ming's voice was as casual as ever, but with a hint of coldness.
"What are you thinking? Just play something consensual, but why force yourself here? Don't you know you're breaking the law? Anyway, just wait, you'll suffer the consequences——"
Li Ji gasped and forced himself to look up at Sheng Zhao. He bit his lower lip and said in a hoarse voice after being held and supported, "Huh...you..."
"Why are you here?"
Sheng Zhao only asked this lightly, interrupting him with a somewhat gloomy expression.
Li Ji paused when he saw her expression, biting his lower lip harder, and finally couldn't help but said hoarsely, "Didn't your father give me the invitation?! I thought... I thought you asked me to come to you——"
“Huh…Haaa…Huh—”
His breathing became more and more rapid, and his body temperature was getting higher and higher. He pushed Sheng Zhao drowsily, his voice hoarse, "Don't, touch me - I will get up by myself, don't disturb Miss Sheng -"
"What nonsense are you talking about?!"
Sheng Zhao frowned and picked him up horizontally, his voice filled with suppressed anger.
Li Ji was drenched in sweat, his hair sticking to his forehead. He panted and sneered, "You called me here, but you didn't show up, and you still talk to me like this, just to insult me?"
"Huh...Okay, I'm the one who seduced her, okay? We're going to have sex here. Miss Sheng ruined our date, okay?"
"I'm just vain, so I came here, haha... to pick up a rich girl and have sex with her so I can climb up the social ladder. Miss Sheng... just leave me here, huh, haah... I won't bother you upper-class people..."
There was a complex and sneering expression in his eyes, as if he was mocking himself. His voice was intermittent, but as aggressive as ever.
Then Sheng Zhao's face darkened, and he took a deep breath and explained, "I didn't invite you, nor did I send you an invitation. I didn't know you were coming."
"So—you shut up now."
Her voice was suppressed.
Li Ji bit his lower lip, his whole body trembling and sweating. He stopped talking, holding her clothes tightly with his hands. After a long time, he spoke in a hoarse and choked voice.
“…I hate you.”
Not hearing Sheng Zhao's response, he repeated it again, but in a very soft voice, "Sheng Zhao, I hate you."
Sheng Zhao paused, then carried him upstairs to the dormitories, and spoke in a hoarse voice, "You've taken Chinese medicine. I'll have someone bring it to you... to cure this."
"Throw me into the bathroom, huh... let me take a cold shower. I used to be in a nightclub, and I know this kind of drug... there's no antidote, unless you endure it, or... do it."
Li Ji groaned, his voice hoarse and his breathing trembling. He just hugged Sheng Zhao tighter. The end of his voice was a little hazy, and he seemed to be slightly indulging in it but restraining his reason.
Sheng Zhao took a deep breath and carried him into the bathtub.
He was weak all over, his face flushed, his hair wet and stuck to his face, he was gasping for breath and unable to move, his legs tangled together, lying in the bathtub, his eyes lazily raised to stare at her, as if reluctant to look away. Sheng Zhao could only pick up the bathroom shower head and turn it on. The bone-cold water sprinkled on him, slightly awakening his mind.
“Hmm—”
But he was dressed simply, and his clothes had become loose as he dawdled, revealing a large area of his sexy chest. His clothes were soaked in water, and his abdominal muscles and waistline were faintly visible.
"Hmm, it's so cold—"
He was still panting and trembling, and his breaths echoed in the small bathroom.
Li Ji seemed to have regained some strength. He propped himself up with trembling hands, took the shower head from Sheng Zhao's hand, and held Sheng Zhao's head in the mist. He tilted his head and kissed her, his tongue lingeringly tracing the gap between her lips. Then he collapsed in a trance, panting, like a frightened butterfly, revealing only a moment of obsession.
He lowered his head, his hair covering his face, and said in a hoarse voice, "Go out, I can do it myself..."
Sheng Zhao was dazed by the scene. He rubbed the corner of his lips in a daze and walked out.
She closed the bathroom door and listened in surprise to the sound of water and the man's suppressed breathing.
...How strange.
Sheng Zhao closed his eyes slightly.
Then he took out his cell phone, opened his eyes, and his face was cold.
She asked Chen Shuoxing - 'Did you give him the invitation letter?'
The reply came quickly - 'Of course, I'm on vacation abroad and can't go, so I can only give it to him. I hope you have a good time.'
Even through the screen, Sheng Zhao could tell Chen Shuoxing's expression.
There was no emotion in his eyes, but the corners of his lips were slightly raised in a malicious and joyful manner.
Sheng Zhao's typing hand revealed some emotion. "Is it your idea that I was almost forced into a coercion?"
There was a moment of silence before the other side responded, "Of course I just wanted to humiliate him and let him go in to see how miserable he was. As for those things, I won't do them - if he has other intentions, that's another matter."
"Anyway, you will definitely say that he is not qualified, so I won't take him there - I am just helping him to gain some experience."
'That's a good thing, isn't it?'
"Sheng Zhao, you know, I understand you better than you think."
Sheng Zhao's face turned cold and expressionless as he typed, "Get lost."
Chen Shuoxing stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the message coming from his phone, and seeing the hustle and bustle of the city outside the window. He raised the corners of his lips slightly, but his eyes were clear and without any ripples. He seemed to hum a melody with pleasure, and threw the phone onto the soft bed.
"Shuoxing?"
There was a knock on the door, and a woman called out to Chen Shuoxing in unfluent Chinese.
Chen Shuoxing's relatively happy expression disappeared in an instant, his eyes were calm, and he made a nasty "tsk" sound with a blank expression, as if he was impatient.
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Li Ji washed for a long time, so long that his face turned pale, and his lips were bitten, leaving a wound that even oozed a little blood.
He was wearing a bathrobe and walked out of the bathroom with trembling steps, his jet-black hair wet and sticky to his head.
Li Ji's voice was hoarse and low. He coughed softly a few times, looked at Sheng Zhao who was sitting next to him, paused, and said nothing.
Instead, Sheng Zhao poured him a cup of hot water. He looked at Sheng Zhao with complicated eyes, but after a moment he took it and drank a few sips to restore his body temperature slightly.
Sheng Zhao continued without saying a word, picked up the hair dryer, and pulled Li Ji to blow his hair.
He pursed his lips and broke the silence after a moment, "...No need to blow."
“You’ll get sick.”
Her voice was light.
Li Ji pulled up the corners of his lips weakly, "You'll get sick if you blow it. I already feel like I'm sick... How pitiful."
Sheng Zhao gently combed his hair with his fingertips. The wet hair was icy cold, and Li Ji's body temperature was also incredibly low.
He felt the temperature of the hair dryer and Sheng Zhao's body temperature, and after a moment he spoke softly, "This kind of thing has happened many times. Anyway, just treat me as...cheap, that's all."
Sheng Zhao suddenly stopped the hair dryer, and her smooth and cheerful girlish voice became a little hoarse.
"Why do you always say that?"
The voice echoed in the room.
"I never thought you were cheap, nor did I think you seduced her. Do you always need to debase yourself to prove something?"
"Are you just trying to prove that I look down on you too?"
Li Ji suddenly paused, as if to sneer, and murmured to himself, "Because everyone sees me this way...even I think so."
His voice trembled.
"I'm just afraid you'll feel the same way—"
Li Ji turned his head to look at her, his eyes were a little red, and even his voice was almost inaudible, as if with a hint of sobbing.
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