Free Web NovelChapter 134: Chapter 134: Sisters! I Want to Watch a Live Costume Change
In the lobby, Xu Chenxi was growing impatient. She aimlessly scrolled through Weibo, her eyes constantly darting toward the entrance.
After turning down several men asking for her WeChat with a firm, "I have a boyfriend," and "I’m waiting for him," Xu Chenxi put on an unapproachable, frosty expression, which finally bought her some peace.
Xu Chenxi felt a mix of pleasure and frustration. On one hand, all the men asking for her WeChat proved her charm was still potent. On the other, Wu Yun simply refused to take the bait. His push-and-pull game was so masterful that she had nearly lost her composure.
She was hesitant. Wu Yun was, without a doubt, the most outstanding of her many backup options. Judging by his clothes, his car, and his own business ventures, she could tell his family was anything but ordinary.
Every woman dreams of marrying into a rich family, and she was no exception.
Hearing that Wu Yun had a girlfriend—and a seemingly happy relationship at that—combined with his expert-level games of push-and-pull, made her question her next move. She was torn about whether she should even go through with her plan for the evening, as its success was far from guaranteed.
But she was also afraid that by playing coy and hard-to-get, she would overdo it and drive Wu Yun away completely. If that happened, it would be too late for regrets.
Xu Chenxi sighed to herself and made a decision. ’I’ll just have to play it by ear.’
A gust of warm air swept in as the main doors were pushed open.
Hearing the doors open, Xu Chenxi turned her head. Her cold expression instantly melted away, replaced by a gentle smile. Her sudden change prompted the few men who had been watching her to look toward the entrance as well.
Wu Yun scanned the room, spotted Xu Chenxi getting up from a sofa, and walked over.
Before he knew it, just as he reached her, Xu Chenxi linked her arm through his.
Wu Yun was about to speak when he heard Xu Chenxi’s voice, soft and pleading. "Young Master Wu, just pretend to be my boyfriend for a minute! So many guys were trying to get my WeChat, and I told them I already had one."
A faint smile played on Wu Yun’s lips. "Let’s go."
All the way into the elevator, Wu Yun glanced at Xu Chenxi clutching his arm and reminded her, "This..."
Xu Chenxi acted as if she had only just realized what she was doing. "Oh, I’m so sorry, Young Master Wu!" she apologized. "I was so caught up in the feeling... for a moment, I almost believed you really were my boyfriend. How embarrassing!"
Just as Wu Yun was about to reply, DING! The elevator doors opened.
They walked into the executive suite. The lights flickered on, revealing the decor and a faint, sweet fragrance in the air, one that seemed similar to Xu Chenxi’s perfume.
Xu Chenxi’s voice came from the direction of the liquor cabinet. "Oh, I’m sorry, Young Master Wu. Of the two complimentary bottles of water, there’s only one left, and I’ve already had a sip. I bought some cocktails this afternoon, so I guess we’ll have to drink those!"
Wu Yun glanced at the colorful cocktails displayed on the cabinet, then at the single, already-opened bottle of mineral water. An idea began to form in his mind.
"Haha, no problem," he said. "I can just call for a designated driver later, or I can always sleep on the sofa."
He took the purple cocktail Xu Chenxi offered him and casually popped the cap with a bottle opener.
Not wanting to use the hotel glasses, Wu Yun took a swig directly from the bottle.
Only after seeing Wu Yun take a drink did Xu Chenxi open a pink cocktail for herself. "Young Master Wu," she said, "I’m a terrible drinker, it goes right to my head. If I get drunk later, just let me sleep on the sofa!"
CLINK! The glass bottles chimed as they touched.
The alcohol seemed to open Xu Chenxi up. She began pouring her heart out to Wu Yun like an old friend, telling him about her troubles with work and her personal life.
Before long, Xu Chenxi had easily downed three cocktails.
A rosy blush spread across Xu Chenxi’s skin, and two pink circles appeared on her fair cheeks. Her eyes grew hazy, her gaze turning seductive.
Wu Yun had also finished three bottles, selectively sharing a few details about his life. Despite how little he revealed, Xu Chenxi would periodically clap her hands and gasp in amazement, as if he had accomplished the most incredible feats.
Feigning a bit of drunkenness, Xu Chenxi began to ask Wu Yun about his girlfriend.
Wu Yun was no innocent fool. He knew Xu Chenxi was aiming for more than just a little. He spoke bluntly, "I’m a scumbag. I have three girlfriends. I’m not short on girlfriends, but I’m not opposed to having more female friends. The only condition is that you can only be *my* female friend."
’He wants me to be his kept woman,’ Xu Chenxi understood what he was implying between the lines.
Unfortunately for him, Xu Chenxi was far too proud and ambitious for that right now. She had no intention of being a mistress. If she did, she would have sold out long ago; why wait until now?
So, blushing and feigning confusion, Xu Chenxi said, "Young Master Wu, I’m a decent woman. I could never be someone’s mistress, let alone the third or fourth."
Wu Yun chuckled and finished his cocktail in one go. Then, as if reminiscing, he said, "My closest ’female friends’ are actually a pair of sisters. Who do you think has the edge: the two of them together, or just you on your own?"
"After they got with me, I bought them each a car worth a million. I also gave them some money... a few million, I think? I can’t recall the exact amount. Anyway, they used it to start a company. I only visit them occasionally; they’re free to do as they please the rest of the time."
Wu Yun stood up. "It’s getting late," he said. "I should head back. I have things to do tomorrow. You should get some rest."
Xu Chenxi was still processing Wu Yun’s words. When she saw him getting up to leave, she panicked. She jumped to her feet, knocking into the coffee table and collapsing to the floor. The pain was so sharp it nearly brought her to tears. ’This time, I’m really not faking it,’ she swore to herself.
’While they were drinking, Wu Yun had recalled the incident with Old Liu. Some women are truly ruthless; you can’t afford to get tangled up with them.’
’They’ll destroy your reputation if it means they can take a pound of flesh.’
’Xu Chenxi was just an ordinary person, a "high-end schemer" at best. While it was unlikely to escalate to what happened with Old Liu, if a woman like her entered his life, he could kiss any peace among his other women goodbye.’
’Even though he was horny as hell right now, Wu Yun’s experiences since his rebirth had taught him a lot. That, combined with the cautionary tale of others, was enough to prevent him from being fooled by Xu Chenxi.’
’Even as they drank, Xu Chenxi had been "accidentally" flashing some skin and striking seductive poses. His little brother had been protesting loudly, but Wu Yun hadn’t acted on it.’
Wu Yun looked at Xu Chenxi, who was still on the floor clutching her knee. He hesitated for a second before turning back to help her up. Seeing the purplish-red mark forming on her knee, he knew she had genuinely crashed into the table.
’But what made Wu Yun even more vigilant was the thought: what if this was just a ploy to gain his sympathy? If so, he needed to be even more on guard around her.’
Having considered this, Wu Yun simply smiled, letting Xu Chenxi stare at him with tear-filled eyes. "Get some rest," he said. "The pain will ease up after a while. You can buy some ointment for it tomorrow. I’m really heading out now!"
"Young Master Wu, can we have lunch tomorrow?"
"We’ll see."
The moment the door clicked shut, Xu Chenxi angrily hurled a throw pillow from the sofa onto the ground.
Leaving the hotel, Wu Yun reflected that he no longer judged women by their appearances. If he were still the same naive man he was just after his rebirth, he was certain he would have been completely ruined by a woman by now.
Still, the lust stirred up tonight was hard to ignore. He had to do right by his little brother.
He purchased an alcohol-dissolving agent from the System Shop and drank it down. The alcohol in his system instantly broke down, dissipating as a harmless puff of gas.
"Sisters! I want a live costume show!"
