In his current state, Jian Suiying couldn't possibly return to Beijing immediately. Truthfully, with his face like this, he didn't even want to step outside the door.
Li Yu booked him into a seaside hotel. Since Jian Suiying had "dragged" him back to Beijing over the phone , he couldn't show his face either and decided to stay at the same hotel.
Usually when he texted Xiao Linzi, replies came swiftly—never had he waited this long. Could yesterday's scene really messed him up?
Could it be because Li Yu was his friend, making it harder to accept?
After much deliberation, he dialed the number. He had to set him straight.
The phone rang for ages before it was picked up. Jian Suilin’s weary voice came through: "Brother..." "Hm? What’s up? Still half asleep?"
"Had a few drinks."
Jian Suiying's mind raced. "With Li Yu?" Jian Suilin fell silent.
Jian Suiying snorted. "About yesterday..."
"Brother." Jian Suilin cut him off. "Do you really like Li Yu?"
Jian Suilin suddenly grew agitated. "But bro, Li Yu doesn't like you."
Jian Suilin fell silent for a moment. "Bro, are you saying you weren't serious either?"
Jian Suilin's persistent questioning was getting on his nerves. Just thinking about Li Yu now made him furious, and now he had to discuss
about sentimental nonsense like likes and dislikes. He didn't have the time for that.
"Are you ignoring me? I told you before—if you can't hold your liquor, don't try to keep up with others. Look at how drunk you are now.
like this after drinking? Whining and fussing. Who are you to butt into my business?"
Jian Suilin's voice sounded much clearer now. He immediately said, "Bro, don't get mad. I just think you two aren't
right for each other. Li Yu, he..." "Don't you dare say another word!"
Xiao Linzi fell silent. "Brother, don't get angry. Why is your voice so hoarse? Drink some water..."
Jian Suilin thought carefully. It had been ages since Xiaolinzi had been this emotional. He snapped irritably: "Look at you,
little thing got you so worked up? Haven't you ever seen people kiss before?"
Jian Suilin stammered, "Bro, don't get so worked up. You're getting all worked up."
Jian Suiying snorted through his nose. "Did you see the text I sent you?" "Yeah, I saw it."
"Didn't you even bother to reply?"
"I was just about to when you called." "Bullshit. You think your brother's an idiot?"
Jian Suilin pouted, "I really was about to reply. How could I not answer your text?"
"Alright, get yourself together. Contact Li Xuan yourself, take a good look at that plot of land, take plenty of photos
and report back to me when you return." "Got it."
"That's it then. Come back whenever you want." "...Bro, you... you really took Li Yu back to Beijing? Are you two together now?" "Are you fucking done yet?"
Jian Suilin fell silent again.
Jian Suiying hung up the phone, feeling even more irritated.
Life was fucking shitty!
Unable to leave the house and too sore to move, Jian Suiying lay half-reclined on the bed, his mind churning with dark thoughts.
After a moment, he grabbed the phone and started dialing the front desk. He ordered food, then demanded the finest liquor
After eating and drinking his fill, he ordered a Fangliao massage. In short, he went through every expensive service currently available on the five-star hotel's fee schedule
he could possibly order.
He knew Li Yu had some pocket money, but a teenager couldn't have that much. He was determined to bleed him dry during his stay.
After all that, the sun had already set. Jian Suiying, bored out of his mind, simply tilted his head and fell asleep.
Half-asleep, he suddenly felt someone calling his name. Blinking dazedly, he opened his eyes to see Li Yu standing by his bed. "What?"
Li Yu's expression was grim. "What time is it and you're already sleeping like this? That guy from Qinhuangdao couldn't get through to you, so he called me instead."
Jian Suiying yawned as he sat up. Glancing at his phone, he saw it was only a little past eight in the evening. The screen showed two missed calls
. He had slept so soundly he hadn't heard a single one.
"Give me the details."
"He said there's progress. Now he just needs you to provide some materials, then he can transfer the project application to
someone else."
Jian Suiying quickly snapped awake and dialed the number back.
After less than ten minutes on the line, Jian Suiying hung up with satisfaction. She then casually instructed
"Li Yu, since you've handled this project too, go prepare the materials."
Li Yu frowned. "When do you need it?" "As soon as possible."
"All departments are on holiday now. This can only be done after the holiday."
Jian Suiying glared at him. "Don't I know it'll take until after the holiday? After the holiday, the sooner the better." Li Yu's face darkened, and he turned to leave.
"Where do you think you're going?"
"Do I need to report my movements to you?"
"You just dump me at the hotel and think that's the end of it?"
"Then what do you want? You seemed to be enjoying yourself."
Jian Suiying sneered coldly, "What, feeling sorry for me now? You think I'm free labor?"
Every time Jian Suiying brought this up to provoke him, it made him feel uneasy all over. He glared and snapped: "You think you're something I bought? This
You said it yourself."
Li Yu's face flushed alternately crimson and ashen as he stammered, "Jian Suiying, you've got some nerve." "No matter how shameless I am, I still have more dignity than you..."
"Enough!" Li Yu snapped. "Say those three words again, and I'll..."
"I'm still far superior to you, you rapist. What? Did I say it again? Are you planning to force yourself on me once more?"
Li Yu suddenly pinned him down on the bed, towering over him with a fierce glare. Jian Suiying forced himself to stay calm, eyes wide and staring back defiantly.
Ever since yesterday's incident, the atmosphere between them had been strangely tense. Beyond the palpable tension, there lingered an unshakable hint of ambiguity.
Li Yu could feel Jian Suiying's warm breath on his nose. The heat in Jian Suiying's gaze made
body flush uncomfortably. This won't do!
Li Yu resisted this uncontrollable physical reaction.
No matter how much he despised Jian Suiying, he had to admit the man possessed undeniable masculine charm. The feeling of recklessly possessing someone like him was addictive, like a drug.
All day long, he hadn't recovered from that frenzied, conquering sexual encounter.
That physically shuddering pleasure and the psychological superiority of complete conquest made it impossible... impossible to ever
.
Just as his tense lips began trembling, Jian Suiying suddenly hooked his neck and captured his lips with a kiss. Li Yu felt his mind buzzing, completely numb.
Jian Suiying savored the kiss for a long while, then bit down on his tongue once she'd had her fill.
The pain snapped Li Yu back to his senses. Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, he glared at Jian Suiying, both embarrassed and furious. Jian Suiying said lazily, "Get lost."
Li Yu desperately wanted to slap him, but he held back.
"What are you still standing there for? Haven't you had enough? Take off your pants and climb on top. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."
Li Yu grabbed his arm and twisted it hard, flipping his entire body over. He was pinned face-down on the bed.
Jian Suiying was now utterly terrified by this position, immediately yelling in panic, "What the hell do you think you're doing? You bastard, you dare come back?"
Li Yu pressed close, his chest flush against Jian Suiying's back.
Jian Suiying tried to curse back, but the moment he opened his mouth, Li Yu swiftly grabbed several tissues from the bedside box, shoved them
into his mouth before striding away.
Jian Suiying watched the retreating figure, his gaze growing increasingly vicious.