"Do you know that person?"
Shen Yue knew who Su Tao was referring to and did not deny it.
Su Tao asked again, "Your boyfriend?"
Shen Yue traced patterns on her coffee, "No."
Su Tao smiled, her tone carrying an unreadable meaning, "If not, why does he keep staring at you?"
Shen Yue looked up at Su Tao, her dark, moist eyes as clear as the bottom of a well, as if she had seen through Su Tao's dirty thoughts long ago.
After just one glance, she casually lowered her eyes, "Just friends."
Su Tao felt uncomfortable under Shen Yue's gaze. She rolled her eyes, muttered a few words, and turned to leave.
Lu Jin, as usual, had a cup of coffee and left.
At noon, Shen Yue had an hour for her break. Since her head hurt and she had no appetite, she went out for a walk and felt refreshed after the breeze.
Outside the international hotel, Shen Yue saw a group of people emerge. They were all wearing suits, but the man's
Towering height made Shen Yue spot his face at a glance.
It was Xie Jiangsheng.
He looked very young, and surrounded by a group of middle-aged men in their forties and fifties, he appeared even more handsome and youthful.
He chatted and laughed with them, his gold-rimmed glasses accentuating his refined and abstinent demeanor.
Xie Jiangsheng glanced casually in her direction. Shen Yue didn't know if he had seen her. Her pupils turned a deep brown in the sunlight, and he quickly and calmly shifted his gaze away.
It was as fleeting as a dragonfly touching water, as if he hadn't seen Shen Yue at all.
Shen Yue didn't pay it any mind and continued walking. Seeing that she still had time, she sat down on a wooden bench under a maple tree.
She looked up at the azure sky. The clouds were spotless, the sky was clear, and the sun was warm but not dazzling.
Shen Yue gazed for a long time, not realizing it until her neck felt sore. She lowered her head, paused abruptly, and raised her eyes again.
The man in front of her had been standing there for an unknown amount of time. He was dressed in a suit, his hair meticulously styled, his gold-rimmed glasses reflecting the sunlight. His thin lips curved into a slight arc.
Shen Yue was stunned. The distinctly separated eyelashes cast a layer of golden light, and her exquisitely beautiful face looked at him with a hint of innocence and confusion.
Xie Jiangsheng looked at the woman's appearance, his gaze shifting. He took another step forward, blocking the light, and a large shadow fell upon her.
Shen Yue reacted a beat late and softly called out, "Mr. Xie..."
She always felt a faint sense of attachment towards the man in front of her. Seeing him after so long made her feel a bit dazed. She raised a bright smile, her voice as soft and sweet as a piece of fruit candy.
Xie Jiangsheng looked at the woman's fair skin, her delicate, slender shoulders, her dark, clean eyes, and the unguarded smile she offered him.
Xie Jiangsheng had been very busy these past few days. He had just landed yesterday and was here to discuss business again today. He had almost forgotten about the woman in front of him.
But at that fleeting glance just now, he felt as if he had been burned, as if a feather had gently grazed the tip of his heart.
Then, driven by an inexplicable urge, he followed her.
Xie Jiangsheng's throat bobbed, and then he naturally sat down beside Shen Yue. He smiled, dispelling the sense of aloofness, "I saw you over there just now."
Shen Yue nodded, "Yes, I saw you too just now."
After saying this, Shen Yue lowered her head, feeling a bit uneasy.
The man's eyes were as captivating as flowing water, as if filled with deep affection. Shen Yue couldn't meet those eyes directly.
Suddenly, Shen Yue felt a faint scent of cologne approaching, followed by warm breath. Before Shen Yue could even react, the man had already leaned very close.
Shen Yue slightly turned her head and could see the man's prominent, sexy Adam's apple.
It moved slightly, carrying a hint of sensuality.
Shen Yue reflexively tried to stand up with a "whoosh," flustered and at a loss. The tips of her ears instantly turned a delicate shade of pink.
But the man seemed to have anticipated her next move. His hot, large hand grasped her wrist and pulled her down with a force that made her stumble back onto the bench. Due to the strength, her body involuntarily fell into the man's chest, bringing them even closer.
It was as if she was completely enveloped in the embrace of the tall, straight man. Shen Yue smelled his familiar scent, her eyelashes fluttering lightly. She wanted to pull away but couldn't escape his hold at all.
A low, magnetic voice came from above, tinged with a faint smile, seemingly helpless.
"What are you hiding from?"
After speaking, he took a withered leaf from Shen Yue's hair and brought it to her.
"There was just a leaf in your hair. Why are you so nervous?"
Xie Jiangsheng lowered his head, his gaze fixed on the woman within arm's reach. He couldn't deny that at such close proximity, even though the woman hadn't done anything, he felt a heat surge that went straight to his lower abdomen.
He was particularly satisfied with Shen Yue's body; every feature seemed to be exactly to his liking.
Delicate and beautiful, almost like white jade, without the slightest flaw.
At such close range, Xie Jiangsheng could clearly smell the faint, subtle fragrance emanating from Shen Yue, which was incredibly alluring.
She was very innocent now, unaware of anything. Held in a man's arms, she was like a bird trapped in his hand, a pitiable bird that couldn't even struggle and could only tremble silently.
But this bird was very beautiful, pale and slender. Her bright, full lips were tightly pressed together, making her look pitiful and fragile. 138 Reading Network
"Mr. Xie, can you let me go first?"
The tips of her ears were flushed like the evening glow. Her slender, fair fingers clutched his suit jacket with a frantic grip, leaving a suggestive crease.
The man, with his refined and handsome appearance, didn't release his hand immediately. Instead, he inhaled the faint scent with a deep, almost ecstatic breath, savoring it.
A wave of heat surged through his nerves, making all his blood boil, clamoring for more.
He had never imagined that he too could become a beast driven by desire, completely devoid of reason.
He almost wanted to snatch the person in front of him, hide her where no one could find her, and enjoy her alone.
Taking advantage of the fact that Shen Yue couldn't see his expression, Xie Jiangsheng looked at the woman in his arms almost wantonly. His hot, sticky gaze left traces of burning heat on her fair skin.
He was not a good person. Whatever he wanted, he would obtain it, no matter the cost or the means.
Just like now, he was interested in Shen Yue, which meant that in his eyes, Shen Yue already belonged to him.
Shen Yue couldn't help but struggle a bit more. This time, the man released her easily. Shen Yue immediately moved further away, her hair slightly disheveled, the corners of her eyes flushed red, and her dark, moist eyes shimmering with tears as if she had been bullied.