Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
Advance chapters available for patrons on Patreon. And a chapter can be sponsored by buying me a ko-fi
After leaving Arthur’s filming location, James suggested going to a hotel for a relaxing massage or something.
Ace didn’t care; she’d probably just wallow in cakes and ice cream, not being interested in anything else.
Si Huang agreed without much thought, and when they arrived at the hotel, she found it to be a great place to relax.
So she booked several rooms specifically for the night, deciding to stay there instead of rushing back to her original hotel.
James praised her for knowing how to enjoy life, being serious when she needed to be at work, and relaxed when she needed to, which increased his admiration for her.
Si Huang smiled in return for his appreciation, but upon arriving at the hotel, she didn’t go to any of the all-inclusive services.
“You two go ahead, I’ll reimburse you,” Si Huang told Yu Xi and his sister.
Ace hadn’t left yet. So hearing her words, she declared, “I already said it’s my treat.”
Seeing the little girl’s stubborn and earnest expression, Si Huang chuckled. Judging that Ace wasn’t short of money, she didn’t argue. “Alright, little rich girl.”
Ace glared at her, her little face turning away with an incredibly arrogant air.
“I’m going back now.” Holding her room key, Si Huang prepared to leave.
“Aren’t you going to play?” James asked.
Si Huang found the perfect excuse, pointing to her side.
James then remembered her injury, awkwardly touching his nose. He didn’t say anything more, walked to Yu Xi’s side, and put his arm around his shoulder. “Come on, I’ll take you to play something fun.”
Yu Ling immediately stared at him cautiously.
James laughed heartily. “Little sister, want to come along?”
“Don’t you dare try anything with her!” Yu Xi valued family above all else.
“Tsk tsk, such a loving brother and sister.” James was just joking. “Don’t worry, come with me, I won’t hurt you.”
They’d been together for a few days and knew each other somewhat. Hearing James say this, Yu Xi and Yu Ling’s further resistance would simply seem like a sign they didn’t trust him and weren’t giving him face.
Seeing their harmonious interaction, Si Huang said goodbye again and really left.
Qin Fan, who hadn’t said a word until now, left with her.
“Why is he following Huang?” Ace asked Yu Xi, staring at their backs for a few seconds.
Yu Xi certainly wouldn’t tell the truth and was still thinking about how to answer when James spoke first: “Because he’s Huang’s loyal bodyguard!” He even winked at Yu Xi, his eyes seeming to say, “You don’t need to explain anymore, we won’t be fooled.”
Yu Xi rarely thought James’s ability to fill in the blanks was pretty good.
“I see.” Ace actually believed it. “But I hate bodyguards who follow you around 24/7.” Saying this, she slightly curled her lips. “Huang has such a good temper.”
Yu Xi remained silent, thinking, “Let them guess whatever they want, just don’t let them guess it’s a romantic relationship.”
“I think it’s not just that Huang has a good temper, he seems to indulge this bodyguard, he doesn’t treat him like a servant,” James scratched his head and thought for a moment, then smiled and uttered a few words, “Maybe he shouldn’t be called a bodyguard, a ‘loyal knight’ would be more appropriate!”
Yu Xi’s heart skipped a beat again.
Fortunately, Ace’s attitude was still natural. “He seems pretty good.”
James looked very interested, and opened his mouth to say something more, but Yu Xi was afraid that he would say something unreliable and actually dig out something. So, he said, “You’re so gossipy.”
“Hey! Gossip is also a kind of fun.” James’ attention was successfully shifted to another topic.
Ace probably had no interest in continuing to talk about Qin Fan. So she told James not to follow her anymore, to take Yu Xi and Yu Ling to play, and then left alone.
….
On the other side, Si Huang, although not in a dedicated pleasure-seeking place, still enjoyed a professional-level massage in her room. Especially since her masseur was a high-ranking military officer with considerable power, whose looks and height were top-notch— a treatment few could match.
“Are you still sticking to the exercises I taught you every day?” Massaging Si Huang’s back, Qin Fan suddenly remembered something unpleasant.
“Mmm,” Si Huang replied lazily, oblivious to his odd behavior.
Qin Fan paused, staring at Si Huang, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes. “Don’t do it anymore.”
He used to think the child’s physique was a bit thin, but now he found her increasingly appealing. So she could gain some weight, but definitely not muscle!
He didn’t know when his aesthetic sense had changed, but it had silently seeped into his mind. Qin Fan just thought Si Huang was perfect in every way— and how could she be so beautiful?
What started as a proper massage quickly went awry. He kept pinching and kneading, as if trying to thoroughly analyze Si Huang. But instead of figuring out why the child was so healthy, he ended up getting himself agitated.
Staring at the person lying lazily on the bed, eyes closed, seemingly half-asleep, Qin Fan pursed his lips, his eyes dark and unfocused, seeming lost in thought. Then he rolled off the bed.
Si Huang sensed his impulsiveness; after all, the man hadn’t hidden his heavy breathing, she just didn’t want to move.
With her eyes closed, she thought with amusement: had this fostered trust in Qin Fan, or had it cultivated a capriciousness directed only at him?
Always intelligent, how could she not sense the spoiled nature Qin Fan had cultivated within her? Even with her deliberate attempts to push him to his limits, she could still sense his genuine affection for her.
This exclusive pampering was almost imperceptible compared to the sophisticated, popular man he was known to be, but compared to how he treated others, it was as blatant as a fluorescent light in the dark.
Hearing soft rustling sounds, Si Huang initially assumed Qin Fan was going to the bathroom. But then the bed shook and sank back down, revealing a hot body pressed against her— completely naked!
Speechless, she opened her eyes, staring at Qin Fan’s handsome face so close to hers. She then reached out and tugged at his hand, mocking him, “Your skin’s getting thicker and thicker.”
Pulling her hand away, he stared at her long, slender, white fingers. For some reason, the man imagined those fingers gracefully resting on piano keys, then conjured up the image of them resting on his own body. These two contrasting images surfaced in his mind simultaneously in a bizarre way.
However, he did something even more surprising to Si Huang.
Instead of retorting, the man pinched her fingers and bit them.
“You’re getting cocky now that I’m trusting you!” Si Huang was both amused and annoyed.
Qin Fan took a couple of bites but couldn’t taste anything. However, the smooth, chewy texture was quite nice. Seeing the child deliberately looking at him with disdain, he retorted sarcastically, “You really trust me?” It sounded more like self-deprecation.
“What’s wrong?” Si Huang pulled her hand away.
Qin Fan let go of her. “Aren’t you afraid I’ll really do it to you?”
Si Huang chuckled, wiping her damp fingers on his chest, and asked him with a slanted gaze, “Why shouldn’t I be the one to do you?”
Her eyes were naturally beautiful, not pure phoenix eyes, but their curves seeming even more alluring. Usually, she relied on the clarity of her gaze to soften the allure of her eyes, but now, looking at him with a slanted gaze, she possessed a genuine and deliberate wickedness that would be irresistible to anyone.
The man growled and pinned her down, swiftly seizing her hands.
“You try doing it?”
Si Huang hadn’t been serious at first, but hearing the man’s mocking tone, she couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement, wanting to subdue this seemingly domineering and aloof guy.
Even with her hands and feet bound and unable to move, Si Huang showed no sign of defeat. Instead, she stared at the man with a half-smile, “Do you believe I can make someone willingly do it to me?”
The man looked down at her condescendingly, not answering her question, but his words were more provocative than any answer.
Not long after, his body stiffened, his fiery eyes glaring at the hot-tempered brat below.
Si Huang’s smile was indeed wicked, yet so wicked it was irresistibly endearing, though her tone carried a cold laugh, “Are you happy?”
Anyone with pride would say no at this moment.
But Qin Fan was silent for two or three seconds, then suddenly released Si Huang’s hands and feet, rolling over to lie down beside her.
Si Huang’s knees were still pressed against him, not having had time to pull them back.
“Happy.” Seeing that Si Huang didn’t continue, Qin Fan turned his head to stare at her, “Continue, don’t hurt your back.”
Hearing this rough, magnetic voice and the man’s indifferent expression, Si Huang was unusually rendered speechless, then cursed inwardly: Not only has his skin gotten thicker, but this repressed lewdness is getting stronger and stronger.
“If you’re happy, then I won’t…” Before she could finish speaking, the man pulled her hand, and she lay on top of him.
“Stop joking, let’s get down to business.”
Business my ass!
Don’t think that things said with a serious face are all business.
Undeterred by Qin Fan’s dark expression, Si Huang rolled over and, before the man could grab her again, gently stepped on him with her bare foot.
Though it was a step, the pressure was well-controlled, as evidenced by the man’s conflicted, aching expression.
“My back hurts, let’s just leave it like this,” Si Huang said.
Qin Fan said, “Why didn’t you complain of pain before?” but didn’t do anything to her, only staring at her with his hot, dark eyes.
Si Huang, who hadn’t felt anything, was already aroused by his gaze. She looked the man on the bed up and down— his perfectly proportioned, naked body, his honey-colored, sexy skin accentuated by the dark sheets, truly wild and sexy, not to mention his deep, handsome face.
“Don’t hold out too long, I’m really running out of energy.” Thinking of Qin Fan’s stamina, Si Huang compromised but also gave him a heads-up.
Qin Fan didn’t speak, but a slight smile played on his lips.
He was a man too, and he liked being praised for his sexual prowess, especially by someone he liked.
Si Huang glanced at him and sighed inwardly. Was it true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or could love truly change a person? In any case, she genuinely felt that the man was even more charming than before; his previously fierce aura had diminished, and his restrained yet alluring charm had become more pronounced.
….
The next morning.
After waking up and having breakfast, Si Huang received a call from Louis.
“Rest for another day, and I’ll go to Fox with you the day after tomorrow.”
Si Huang didn’t refuse Louis’s offer of help. “Thank you.”
“Haha, don’t be so polite with me. Maybe it won’t be long before I’m the one thanking you.” Louis said to her on the other end of the phone, “Although you have Du Xiaoguang’s recommendation letter, it’s not easy for Chinese stars to break into the American market right now. So even if you get a role, most of them won’t be very important. If they don’t suit your taste, don’t worry about it.”
“I understand.” Si Huang was very open-minded. “I’m just getting started.”
“Haha, I almost forgot that you have better mental fortitude than most people. It’s settled then. I’ll call you the day after tomorrow.”
“Okay.”
After the call ended, Si Huang said to Qin Fan beside her, “Let’s go.”
The two of them went to a quiet coffee shop. It was spacious and uniquely decorated. Most importantly, the placement of each seat was ingenious. There was a prominent bar seat where everyone in the coffee shop could see you, as well as special booths surrounded by potted plants that provided just the right amount of shade. The music playing inside was also very tasteful, making people feel relaxed and happy.
This was a perfect place to relax and study.
Si Huang and Qin Fan chose this place specifically to study. Yu Xi, who originally worked part-time as Si Huang’s tutor, was defeated by Qin Fan with his genuine talent, so the job fell to Qin Fan.
It was precisely because of Qin Fan’s simple competition with Yu Xi this morning that Si Huang realized he was truly a top student, an elite graduate from Jinghua University.
The two chose a booth where few could see them. And their textbooks were already prepared. When it came to educating Si Huang, Qin Fan was always very serious. He won’t go easy on her just because he liked her; on the contrary, he would have even higher expectations.
Fortunately, Si Huang was intelligent and a top student herself. She had a strong desire to learn and a good attitude. Thus Qin Fan’s strict requirements suited her well. Otherwise, if most couples were put in a similar situation; it would be a miracle if the student didn’t throw a tantrum.
After studying for a while, her phone vibrated.
Qin Fan stopped talking and gestured for Si Huang to answer the phone.
Guys, ads are my only source of revenue, so please do not turn on the AdBlock when you are accessing this website…. Thank you, this would be a great help…
You can buy me a ko-fi and sponsor a chapter on: https://ko-fi.com/midnightrambles
Or become a Patron on: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=45665005
If you support me, I would be able to provide more chapters….
Previous • Table of Contents• Next