Chapter 15: Chapter 14: Just Playing Along

“It doesn't matter, I saved you anyway. Finding someone—do you need help?” Yu Luoxuan slowed the car down, speaking in a negotiating tone. “Don't overthink it; I just hope you find your person sooner so you can let me go. If I can't beat you, I can't beat you. I still have that much composure.”

He said he was admitting defeat, yet there wasn't a hint of frustration or resentment in him. On the contrary, his eyes were calm, carrying a touch of admiration for her. It seemed as if he truly meant what he said; he acknowledged he was no match for her and was willing to promise his help in the posture of a loser.

“But, I cannot detoxify you for the time being.” Chen Yuyue also took a step back. She knew that making timely concessions was necessary for things to progress; if they remained like enemies, it would benefit neither of them.

“Mm-hmm, as long as you are still by my side, it doesn't matter whether the poison is cured or not.” Yu Luoxuan's words were gentle and sincere, devoid of any pretension, seemingly capable of capturing one's soul and making one instinctively trust him. In many respects, he was a master of seduction; no one could deny it.

Even the inexperienced Chen Yuyue couldn't help but blush upon hearing this. Her cheeks instantly turned as red as the lingering sunset on the horizon, looking incredibly lovely. Even with the air conditioning on, she didn't know if it was due to nervousness or something else, but fine beads of sweat trickled down her fair forehead. She couldn't help but lick her cherry lips and say, “Then I'll trouble you. Help me find where someone named Chen Ziyou lives, and then take me there.”

“Mm, alright. I'll give you news tomorrow.” At the same time, Yu Luoxuan turned the steering wheel, driving into the magnificent high-end shopping mall, Bauhinia Plaza. After parking the car, he gallantly opened the door for Chen Yuyue and said, “Come out. I'll take you to pick out a few clothes, and we can have dinner while we're at it.” If anyone who knew Yu Luoxuan saw this scene, they would surely think he had gone mad.

She stepped out of the car with poise. Looking around, she saw nothing but luxury vehicles. Although Chen Yuyue didn't recognize them, she still had the aesthetic sense to know quality from junk. The scattered few people around were dressed in extravagant attire; they were either wealthy socialites or tycoons. Clearly, this place was not an ordinary bustling street, but a high-end consumption venue.

“Actually, I don't need to buy anything. This one is fine.” Stepping onto the floor, which was so smooth it could reflect one's shadow, she saw that the surroundings were filled with elegantly and fashionably dressed women and young matrons. Their clothing was naturally much more exaggerated than the students she saw at Shenzhen University; it wasn't just a simple matter of showing arms and legs—some almost revealed half of their snowy cleavage. The deep lines made her face flush uncontrollably. For some reason, this scene suddenly made her feel a slight sense of trepidation, making her feel very unnatural.

Yu Luoxuan walked up and pulled her by the shoulder, his broad chest perfectly covering her petite frame. His moist, red lips pressed against her jade-like ear as his deep, magnetic voice said, “Hmm? If you want to stay by my side, you can't let me lose face, can you? Besides, do you really intend to wear this outfit the whole time? Won't you be uncomfortable in this heat?”

“You...” Chen Yuyue's entire body instantly tensed. The air around her was filled with his scent—a fresh mint mixed with a faint hint of tobacco, swirling around her nostrils. It made her small heart pound so violently she could barely bear it, nearly causing her to feel dizzy and sink into submission.

Her pink cheeks burned like a rainbow. She bit her lip, instinctively wanting to push him away, but instead, she was met with an even tighter embrace. Then, she heard his low, gentle command: “Don't move. Be good. I won't hurt you.”

No matter the time or place, he could handle everything with extreme propriety, just like this command that sounded both like a gentle coaxing and a domineering order. Even with her peerless martial arts, Chen Yuyue could not resist the temptation and remained quiet and well-behaved in his embrace.

“Eh? Isn't that Young Master Yu?” A loud, teasing voice came from nearby, causing the two, who had been completely absorbed in each other, to look up simultaneously.

“Feng Yang? Rare to run into you here.” Yu Luoxuan's displeasure flashed briefly across his face. He gave a faint response and continued to look down affectionately at the Chen Yuyue in his arms. Anyone could see they were in the middle of something intimate and did not welcome interruptions.

Chen Yuyue finally found a moment of breathing room, and her mind had long since cleared. Using a bit of her internal strength, she successfully broke free from Yu Luoxuan's solid arms and turned toward the source of the voice.

She saw a man with a face as beautiful as jade standing not far away, looking quite refined. Beneath his meticulously combed hair, his eyebrows were like crescent moons, and though his slender phoenix eyes held a smile as warm as a spring breeze, they could not hide the cunning and defensiveness in his gaze, as if he were a leopard constantly scrutinizing his surroundings.

The glamorous woman on his right arm was practically pressed against his entire body, wearing nothing but a scrap of cloth to cover her vital parts. Her chest was a field of snow, and a glittering gold necklace hung straight down between her private peaks, making Chen Yuyue's face grow even hotter as she uncomfortably averted her eyes.

“Young Master Yu, it's been many days. Changed your style? You've stopped liking the gentle and lovely types and started taking an interest in little wildcats instead. I wonder if buying out the entire Bauhinia will be enough to win the beauty's heart.” Feng Yang's large palm rhythmically stroked the curvaceous buttocks of the woman beside him, showing no regard for the fact that they were in public. His gentle voice carried a hint of murderous intent.

Yu Luoxuan pursed his lips in a smile, his white teeth grazing his moist lips. Taking advantage of Chen Yuyue's lack of preparation, he reached out and pulled her back into his arms, kissing those tempting cherry lips in a flash.

Chen Yuyue felt her mind go blank. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at him in shock, allowing him to linger and rub against her lips. It wasn't until his voice reached her: “I would love to buy out Bauhinia, but unfortunately, my little wildcat doesn't care for that. She seems more interested in Shangwo. It can't be helped; this young master will have to use Shangwo to win a smile from the beauty.”

Provocation. Naked provocation. Feng Yang's palm secretly gave the woman's buttocks a hard squeeze, forcing himself to swallow his anger. However, he smiled with an incredibly pleasant expression, “Then Young Master Yu must bring out your best skills. I am very much looking forward to your performance.”

“Mm-hmm, Young Master Feng should worry about himself first. Let's go.” Yu Luoxuan tightly gripped the extremely furious Chen Yuyue in his arms, dragging her stumbling form away with large strides. At this moment, he possessed immense strength, nearly crushing the bones in her arms.

After turning a corner and ensuring the man from before could no longer see them, Chen Yuyue violently shook off his hand. Unable to suppress the rage in her chest, she growled, “Let go! What are you doing?”

“That was also out of necessity just now. I hope you don't mind.” Yu Luoxuan shrugged, seemingly accustomed to such performances. He didn't think that kiss—which wasn't even a real kiss—was a big deal; it was merely acting a part.