Read Novel Full Chapter 31 – Meeting
Chapter 31 – Meeting
“An equal exchange, each getting what they need.”
Shao Cixin’s heart couldn’t help but become serious, putting down her chopsticks: “Go ahead, let me hear it.”
Trusting in Wen Zhihan, she believed her request wouldn’t be excessive. On the contrary, she was quite curious as to what conditions Wen Zhihan would propose.
Wen Zhihan also slowly put down her chopsticks, her voice gentle, but with an obviously increased seriousness: “Cixin, my condition is simple – once a week.”
The last four words gently floated to the ground.
The atmosphere instantly became tense at this moment, taking everyone by surprise.
Shao Cixin was so taken aback that she couldn’t react immediately to what she had just heard.
“Huh???” Shao Cixin was incredibly surprised.
What did she just say?
Did I mishear???
Wen Zhihan was much more composed and calm, her face noticeably thicker than before, not showing any signs of embarrassment.
“Once a week.
“Don’t you want to? Cixin.”
Shao Cixin blinked rapidly, somewhat incredulous: “Once a week for what?”
Wen Zhihan lightly laughed, using a code that only the two of them could understand: “A ‘study session’ once a week.”
Shao Cixin: “…”
Wen Zhihan: “Don’t you want to? If you don’t want to, it’s fine—”
“Hold on!”
Shao Cixin raised her hand to interrupt her, her gaze sweeping towards the ceiling, then falling back to the floor.
She pinched herself.
—It hurt, she wasn’t dreaming.
She was completely shocked.
Once a week with Wen Zhihan… Oh my god, was there such a good thing in the world?!
She had been worried that she wouldn’t have a chance to enjoy Wen Zhihan’s attentive ‘bed services’ in the future, but it seemed like heaven had just sent her an opportunity?!
She hesitated: “Are you serious? Do you really know what you’re saying?”
Wen Zhihan didn’t look her in the eye, but confidently said: “I do.”
“But why?”
Shao Cixin was puzzled again.
If the last time was because of an accident caused by Wen Yu, then what was the reason this time? Wen Zhihan didn’t seem like she was lacking for company.
Could it be… Wen Zhihan had some secret plans?
With a twist in her thoughts, Shao Cixin looked horrified, retreating quickly into the corner of the couch, tightly hugging herself, her eyes vigilant.
“Wen Zhihan, you… you couldn’t… like me, do you?”
That was absolutely unacceptable!
She didn’t want to get involved in any relationships right now, she didn’t want to worry or make an effort for any bit of emotional affairs.
If it was Wen Yu, it would be fine, she could just reject her coldly, but Wen Zhihan… she really didn’t want to hurt Wen Zhihan.
But she really didn’t want to date either. If that was really the case, she would have to hurt the other person.
Wen Zhihan turned to look at the suddenly widened distance between them, and then at the Shao Cixin who looked as if she was facing a formidable enemy. It seemed like if she really said “yes”, Shao Cixin would pack her bags and leave, never to see her again in this world.
After a moment, she smiled lightly, pulled Shao Cixin back to sit by her side, and added a sentence: “Cixin, I still remember our agreement.”
Don’t fall in love or let emotions get involved, or else the deal would be void immediately.
This was a clause in their agreement that Shao Cixin had set down to make her feel secure.
A deal is a deal, how could one tarnish a pure business relationship with dirty emotions!
—This was what Shao Cixin had said before.
Hearing her say this, Shao Cixin immediately felt relieved.
In Shao Cixin’s heart, Wen Zhihan was definitely a good person, she trusted Wen Zhihan, whatever Wen Zhihan said, she believed.
And this was exactly what she wanted!
No one could refuse a high-quality bed partner like Wen Zhihan! Including herself, Shao Cixin!
The world of adults needed a bit of boldness!
“Deal!” Shao Cixin looked delighted, “Once a week, it will be once a week.”
Wen Zhihan slowly added: “There is no limit to the number of times during this period.”
Shao Cixin paused, blurting out subconsciously: “O-Once a week?”
“?”
Wen Zhihan was thoroughly amused by her: “What are you thinking about?”
Shao Cixin was busted but remained unabashed.
Elbow resting on her knee, hand supporting her chin, she said matter-of-factly: “But Wen Zhihan, I really think you are amazing…”
Wen Zhihan, who was suddenly complimented so seriously about her skills in ‘that’ aspect, had her calm mental defense waver momentarily, a faint blush creeping up her ears.
She put the chopsticks back into Shao Cixin’s hand, steering the conversation away: “Let’s eat.”
After dinner, Wen Zhihan continued to work.
Shao Cixin took the initiative to clean up the table, sort out the trash, and took it out on her way out.
“I’m leaving, bye.” Her goodbye had no trace of reluctance.
Wen Zhihan, sitting behind her office desk with glasses on, lightly responded with a “Hmm.”
Shao Cixin pushed open the office door.
The light outside was dim, each workstation was deserted, exceptionally cold.
At this time, the lit CEO’s office suddenly seemed especially lonely.
With her departure, it was once again left with only Wen Zhihan…
Shao Cixin looked back at the man behind the office desk.
Her long hair was casually tied into a low ponytail, a pair of scholarly gold-rimmed glasses on her nose, those blue eyes hidden behind the lenses, reflecting the computer screen’s light, twinkling like stars.
She still looked the same, gentle and unaggressive.
Feeling her gaze, Wen Zhihan looked up to meet her eyes.
“What is it?”
Shao Cixin asked: “Wen Zhihan, won’t it be dangerous if you’re here alone?”
Wen Zhihan smiled: “No.”
Shao Cixin: “Then, do you… feel a bit lonely?”
Hearing this question, Wen Zhihan didn’t answer immediately. She finally said softly after looking at her with gentle eyes for a moment, “Yes.”
Shao Cixin understood: “I see…”
Finished, she suddenly felt a bit sorry for Wen Zhihan, her decision to leave, slightly wavering.
She heard Wen Zhihan gently say, “It’s alright.
“Although I would be very happy if you stayed with me, it’s getting late, you should go home. I can handle being alone, don’t worry.”
Shao Cixin: “…”
Finished, she felt even more pity for Wen Zhihan.
Especially when Wen Zhihan said that sentence “I would be very happy if you stayed with me,” it was like an arrow hitting her soft heart, shattering the last bit of her intention to leave.
Not staying would be too cruel and heartless!
Closing the door, putting down the trash, Shao Cixin went back and sat on the couch again.
“Sigh, I, Shao[1], am a soft-hearted person, I can’t stand seeing people alone, so I’ll stay and accompany you, anyway, I don’t have work tonight.
“Later, when I go back, let me hitch a ride in your car.”
Hitch a ride?
Wen Zhihan’s fingers on the keyboard stopped.
“Cixin, why don’t you sleep at my place tonight.”
Shao Cixin turned to look at her.
Wen Zhihan smiled.
“Once a week.”
At 10:05 PM.
Shao Cixin lay in Wen Zhihan’s bed, their kisses lingering and reluctant to part.
The familiarity and heat between their lips and teeth was no longer as cautious and inexperienced as last time.
Fingers traced over soft fabric, skillfully undoing the shackles of confinement, one after another.
Hidden behind the shirt was a forbidden secret of pure white, not to be explored without permission.
Shao Cixin couldn’t help but leave a red plum mark[2] on her beautiful swan-like neck, then hugged her neck and kissed deeply.
“We both have work tomorrow.”
Face to face, Shao Cixin panted slowly, her eyes bright and moist.
“We should restrain ourselves a bit…”
If they overdid it and her legs gave out again, no matter how thick-skinned she was, she wouldn’t be able to face Rong Ya and the others tomorrow.
Wen Zhihan gently responded, “Okay,” and then covered her breath with a smile in her eyes.
Hiding their gentleness, they candidly showed each other everything.
The warm breath licked over the soft earlobe, wrapping around the winter cherry like a gentle spring breeze.
This spring scenery was always breathtakingly beautiful, making one tremble unconsciously, unforgettable.
Shao Cixin hummed comfortably, her long hair spread out like water, head slightly tilted back, exposing a beautiful section of her neck.
Reason was mostly gone at this point, her consciousness floated on the clouds, swaying in the endless night.
She couldn’t help but call Wen Zhihan’s name.
And then she heard a response, very soft and gentle, right in her ear, as if within reach: “I’m here.”
Maybe it was the mood, or maybe those three words were too gentle, but to Shao Cixin they were unbearably sweet.
She couldn’t help but wrap one arm around her waist, while the other hand began to render service[3].
“Senior sister…” She embraced her, blowing gently into her ear, lost in the moment, “I like you this way…”
“Do you like it…”
There was laughter and a bit of impatience stirred by her antics in Wen Zhihan’s voice.
“I do.” Shao Cixin looked at her with a dazed smile and answered firmly.
Who wouldn’t like such a harmonious adult world?
Suddenly, she felt that having someone like Wen Zhihan, who doesn’t discuss feelings, and is top-notch in all aspects as a bed partner, wasn’t bad.
And then Wen Zhihan’s kisses fell again.
Her forehead, nose, cheeks, and lips were all touched by her warmth.
“Then you remember,” Wen Zhihan said softly in her ear, “don’t seek others, don’t break the agreement.”
“Okay…”
Shao Cixin, almost completely out of her senses from the kissing, responded in a daze.
The little reason she had left was thinking: I don’t have time to find someone else to try this out with…
Soon, she was completely drawn into the thick spring atmosphere by Wen Zhihan, unable to think about anything else.
The ambiguous atmosphere spread in every corner of the room.
Desire was like a vine, breaking all shackles, growing wildly in the long night, never sleeping.
Time ticked away, and soon it was 12:32 AM.
The two intertwined people in the room finally stopped.
But Shao Cixin wasn’t really willing.
“Wen Zhihan, why did you stop…”
“Didn’t we agree to restrain ourselves?”
“…”
“Hm?”
“…I’m so sweet, we can do it one more time, one last time! Senior sister~ please~”
“Alright, alright, what my junior sister says, goes.”
Shao Cixin was again smiling and sticking to her.
Wen Zhihan finally understood.
Her contract wife was not only a master of flirting, but also an expert at acting like a pampered princess.
The next day, at 8:10 in the morning, the weather was very nice.
Shao Cixin stood in front of the dressing mirror, rubbing her slightly sore waist, feeling a bit of regret for not exercising restraint the previous night.
But there’s no such thing as a regret pill in the world of adults. Next time– if she’s not too busy, she would dare to do it again!
But this neck of hers…
She touched the red mark on her neck in the mirror, muttering to herself, “How did it get kissed all the way up here? I have to go out today…”
Fortunately, it was autumn now, and she could get by with just wearing a scarf.
Wen Zhihan walked into the dressing room and happened to hear her mutterings, so she came over to take a look.
Seeing her approach, Shao Cixin joked and blamed her, “President Wen, look at the mess you’ve made. How is a girl supposed to go out and meet people?”
Wen Zhihan saw her situation, suddenly leaned over and gave her a kiss on the face, then very graciously said, “I’m sorry, I’ll be more careful next time. Can you forgive me this time, okay?”
Shao Cixin was stunned by this sudden move.
It felt as though they were a pair of loving young couples, with no contracts or sham marriages in sight.
“Okay, you’d better be more careful next time…”
Shao Cixin replied blankly.
Wen Zhihan touched her hair, turned to pick her own clothes, and didn’t forget to pick a scarf for her as well.
Shao Cixin stood in front of the dressing mirror, in a daze, thinking: How did she get so skilled at kissing me even when we’re out of bed…
Their relationship was now very delicate.
In bed, they could be passionate and inseparable.
Once out of bed and dressed, they became indifferent contract wives again, not as close as they were at night. At most, they would hug each other, but they never kissed like this.
Shao Cixin thought about it and suddenly stopped dwelling on it.
They had already done it twice, what’s one more kiss?
And maybe Wen Zhihan hadn’t fully recovered from last night’s intimacy, and she did it subconsciously.
Anyway, she wouldn’t lose anything from being kissed by Wen Zhihan, so she didn’t care.
Rong Ya sat in the car, resting her cheek on her hand, looking at the river view outside Shuiyun Residence, feeling quite amazed.
Amazing.
Really amazing.
In her lifetime, she could actually pick up Shao Cixin from Wen Zhihan’s house to go to work!
But why was Shao Cixin at Wen Zhihan’s house?
What on earth is going on between these two?!
Soon, Shao Cixin came out of Shuiyun Residence wearing yesterday’s clothes.
The only difference was that she wore a long white scarf wrapping her neck tightly today.
When she got into the car and sat down, the driver started the car, and only then did Rong Ya start her gossip: “Did you sleep at President Wen’s house last night?”
Shao Cixin leaned back in her seat, burying her nose in the scarf, and she could still smell a faint scent that belonged to Wen Zhihan, “Mm, I slept at her place.”
Rong Ya raised an eyebrow with interest.
“What are you doing sleeping at someone else’s house for no reason? Tell me, what did you do at President Wen’s house last night?”
Shao Cixin calmly uttered two words: “Meeting.”[4]
“?”
Rong Ya: “Mee… Meeting???”
“Yes,” Shao Cixin said seriously, “Given the current situation, holding some family meetings that promote friendly relations between the two parties.”
Rong Ya: “……”
Holding meetings late into the night, rich family marriages are really hard work…
- [1] “我邵某人” (I, Shao): A formal and somewhat ancient way to refer to oneself, often used in an ironically pompous way in modern usage.
- [2] “红梅” (Red plum): Here, it is a metaphor for a love bite or a hickey.
- [3] “服务精神” (Service spirit): Here, it implies a playful tone, suggesting Shao Cixin’s readiness to further engage in intimate activities.
- [4] “家庭会议” (jiātíng huìyì): Here, ‘family meetings’ is a euphemism used by Shao Cixin to casually explain her stay at Wen Zhihan’s place. It suggests that she’s trying to maintain their ‘business-like’ relationship, despite the growing intimacy.
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