Jiang Wei pulled Shen Yue to sit down.
The atmosphere had reached its climax. The sudden appearance of two more people caused a moment of awkwardness.
Under the dim lights, people’s gazes didn't dare to stare at her openly, because Jiang Wei was present, and they dared not go too far. Yet, their peripheral vision seemed to cling to her.
Shen Yue lowered her head, revealing her fair, delicate nape.
“Let’s begin.”
With Jiang Wei’s command, the atmosphere returned to its vibrant, boisterous state.
Someone stood to deal the cards. The person with the lowest card would have to accept a punishment, with two options: truth or dare. And the person with the highest card could make any outrageous request.
If the person with the lowest card failed to fulfill the request of the person with the highest card, they would have to accept a punishment. The punishment was to finish a bottle of baijiu in one go. It was a crazy way to play, the kind that could kill, but it was stimulating.
In the first round, the person with the lowest card was a woman. She wore heavy makeup and a revealing outfit; she looked very young. The person with the highest card was a man who smiled wickedly. “Then let’s have something stimulating. How about acting like you’re constipated, with all the right movements.”
“Hahaha, that’s so damn hilarious!”
“You’re too wicked.”
The beautiful woman’s face turned green and red. She glared angrily at the man, but in the end, she reluctantly performed a scene of constipation in front of everyone. The scene was visually striking, but also an eyesore.
In the second round, a man was punished. “Kiss the wall passionately for one minute.” The man, in front of everyone, shared a French kiss with the wall.
Shen Yue was somewhat lucky; in these few rounds, her cards were always in the middle to upper tier, so she just had to sit on the side and watch. After playing for several rounds, it was finally Jiang Wei’s turn. The person with the highest card didn't dare to make an overly excessive request. He glanced at Shen Yue and then said, “Carry a person of the opposite sex and run ten laps.”
Jiang Wei showed no signs of impatience; he even looked at Shen Yue with eagerness. “Come on.”
Shen Yue, who was watching the spectacle: “……”
Jiang Wei’s shoulders were broad. Although he was a teenager, his contours and build already possessed the shape of a man. He was nearly 1.87 meters tall, so carrying Shen Yue and running ten laps was almost effortless for him. After ten laps, he wasn't even out of breath. He was somewhat reluctant when he finally put Shen Yue down.
After playing a few more rounds, Jiang Wei lost again. This time, the punishment was more extreme: kiss a person of the opposite sex for one minute.
Shen Yue watched him quietly. Jiang Wei couldn’t help but embrace her, and Shen Yue was forced to sit on his lap. His strong arms held Shen Yue tightly, his palm stroking her delicate nape. As Shen Yue sat in his lap, he still lowered his head. Jiang Wei didn’t go too far; he impatiently kissed her forehead. The punishment only said to kiss, but didn't specify which part. The vibrating chest transmitted the sound of pounding heartbeats, and Shen Yue was infected, her chest going numb from the vibration.
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Bai Yanzhe disliked the atmosphere of hotels; it was noisy and chaotic. However, he never showed any aversion to things he disliked. Just like now, after closing a business deal, he still carried the smell of alcohol on him. His calm and handsome face remained as serene as still water. It was only when he went to the restroom that his brow furrowed slightly. After washing his hands and face, Bai Yanzhe tidied his clothes. He had drunk a bit too much today, and his usually calm heart felt somewhat restless. This was also why Bai Yanzhe disliked drinking; alcohol made one’s reason unclear, and he hated the feeling of being out of control. He glanced at his watch; it was 11:25. It was time to go back.
As he passed by a private room, the door was pulled open. The light in the corridor was not bright but dim and ambiguous, exuding an air of intoxication everywhere.
“Sir…” a soft, gentle tone. Her eyes were like magnolias in bloom on a branch, with a shallow smile and sweet dimples. “Can you give me your belt?”
She looked very pure, but her words were wild, creating a stark contrast. Her eyelashes fluttered, and she hadn’t clearly seen who the man in front of her was. After a long silence, Shen Yue looked up in confusion and met his dark, deep eyes. The man’s features were mature and defined, his expression restrained and indifferent.
Shen Yue hadn't drunk alcohol; she knew who the person in front of her was. An inexplicable awkwardness seemed to freeze the atmosphere. Facing the man’s deep, inscrutable eyes, the girl seemed flustered, perhaps uneasy, and obediently lowered her head. “I’m sorry, Mr. Bai, I…” She stammered, acting particularly foolishly. After thinking for a long time, she couldn’t come up with an excuse, and the embarrassment and shame made her pale ear tips turn red.
Some people are born with a calm and collected aura of a superior, exuding an intimidating presence with just a glance. Bai Yanzhe was a prime example. His appearance was not cold or sharp; he was handsome and composed, yet there was an inherent chilliness to him. Strict upbringing from childhood meant he rarely showed a cold face and never lost his temper with people. Such a man held a fatal attraction for women, making them particularly eager to break through his proper and abstinent facade. At this moment, he frowned, his voice carrying a hint of coldness. “Why are you in a place like this?”
Shen Yue’s eyelashes trembled intensely, making her look like a child caught by their parents after doing something bad. Pathetically so. Her thin eyelids appeared pink, like delicate petals. “Mr. Bai, I’m just playing with my classmates.” She was lying, with particularly poor acting skills. Bai Yanzhe could see through it at a glance, and his eyes darkened. “You shouldn’t be in a place like this.”
The girl’s pretty, fair face turned slightly pale. Her wet, long eyelashes drooped densely under her eyelids. “Mr. Bai, I am not Qing Zhen.” Her voice was soft and melodious, but it made Bai Yanzhe sober up. Indeed, Shen Yue had no relation to him, and he had no reason to control her. Yet, he really didn’t want Shen Yue to be in such a place. Shen Yue shouldn’t be in such a place.
Another man in a suit and tie walked up behind her. Shen Yue saw him and wanted to go and grab him, but her wrist was grasped by another man’s hot, thick finger. The girl turned her head in confusion, her dark, moist eyes quiet and gentle, very obedient, very beautiful. “Mr. Bai?” Her tone was hesitant, filled with bewilderment.
The girl’s wrist was very slender, her skin smooth and delicate. Bai Yanzhe’s entire body stiffened, but he didn’t let go. “Where are you going?” Shen Yue smiled at him, her eyes curving into crescent moons, but it was like a resplendent, dangerous Higanbana blooming in the darkness. It was lustrous and pure, captivating the soul, yet carrying a stark contrast of innocent purity.