The next morning, Jian Suiying drove himself to check on his hotel project.
With the New Year holidays, all the workers were off, leaving only security guards behind. He circled the construction site in his car, then parked and
walked inside, and gazed at the towering building rising from the ground, filled with a sense of accomplishment.
He desperately wanted to call Li Yu to tell him the hotel foundation had been poured, to share the joy of overcoming obstacles and the smooth progress of the project.
Jian Suiying sighed, gave a self-deprecating smile, lit a cigarette, and wandered aimlessly around the site. Once the cigarette was finished, he got in his car and drove away.
The three stayed overnight in Qinhuangdao and returned to Beijing after lunch the next day. Jian Suiying disliked lingering at his father’s place and headed back to his own apartment.
No sooner had he arrived home than his phone rang. The screen displayed Kevin’s name. Jian Suiying answered. "Hello."
"Hello, Young Master Jian. Happy New Year." "Oh, Happy New Year."
"Why didn't you come get a haircut before the holidays?" "Couldn't find the time. Things are busiest right before the New Year."
"I understand, you're a busy businessman."
"Yeah. When are you opening up? I'll swing by when I get a chance." Sui Ying touched his fringe. It seemed it had grown a bit long.
"The sixth day of the first lunar month—you're welcome anytime." "Alright."
"Hey, Mr. Jian, I've got some good news for you." "Good news? What kind of good news?"
"Remember that Zhu kid?" "Zhu? Who's that?"
"Oh dear, you're such a busy bee—it was half a year ago. You came to my place for a haircut, but I wasn't there, so you just picked
..."
"Oh, right. What about him? Didn't he say he wasn't interested?"
" Oh." Jian Suiying poured himself a glass of red wine, flopped back on the sofa, and turned on the TV to watch the wildly dancing figures on the screen. He asked casually, "How's he short on cash?"
"It's a bit embarrassing to say, but his family isn't well off. Who knows what happened." "Fine. Same rate as before. Tell him... to come over today."
"Today? Young Master Jian, he doesn't have much experience. Maybe I should train him first?"
"Cut the crap. Everyone you train reeks of that fox-like sleaziness. I want a change of pace. Just have him come straight over.
. I'm on break anyway—I'll teach him what he doesn't know."
Kevin chuckled. "Alright, alright. Um, Mr. Jian..." He hesitated, as if holding back something.
"What is it?"
"He's a good kid, pretty innocent, no experience. It's the holidays. If he messes up, you know... cut him some slack. Don't be too hard on him."
"Wow, you're starting to sound like an old housekeeper."
"Heh, I did come from your place, after all."
"Don't worry about it. I don't like messing with people. Just make sure he gets there by nine." "Got it, no problem. I'll send him over right now."
After hanging up, Jian Suiying took a sip of wine. Thinking about the juicy little lamb about to be delivered to her doorstep, she found herself struggling to
.
He downed a few more shots, deciding he needed to unwind properly tonight.
He drove to his hotel on the Fourth Ring Road and waited another half hour before the manager called to say the man had arrived.
Soon after, he heard a knock at the door. Opening it, he saw Kevin smiling and greeting him, dressed in a tailored trench coat with a fur collar.
while the boy beside him kept his head down, revealing only a cowlick. He nodded at Kevin. "Alright, you can go now."
The boy flinched and glanced at Kevin. Jian Suiying didn't need to look to know he was nervous.
K evin patted the boy's back, then shot Jian Suiying a look that said, " " before walking away. The boy lifted his head, revealing a fair, handsome face.
Jian Suiying beckoned him in: "Come in."
Xiao Zhu pursed his lips, pushed the door open, and stepped inside, closing it softly behind him. Jian Suiying sat on the sofa, watching him with a faint, amused smile.
Xiao Zhu approached and whispered, "Happy New Year, Young Master Jian." "Mhm."
Then the boy stared blankly at him. Jian Suiying beckoned him over. "Come."
Xiao Zhu circled the coffee table and came to sit beside him.
Jian Suiying took his hand and pulled him onto his lap. Feeling Xiao Zhu's extreme nervousness, he patted his back reassuringly and asked casually, "How old are you?"
"Nineteen."
"Nineteen..." About the same age as Li Yu, but he looked several years younger. In a crowd, he'd blend in like a middle schooler.
"You didn't want to be with me before. Why did you agree now?"
Xiao Zhu stiffened, looking at him timidly.
"If you don't want to, then forget it. Did Kevin tell you about my rules?" "He did."
"Hmm..." Jian Suiying slowly slipped his hand inside Xiao Zhu's shirt, tracing the contours of his back.
The skin felt smooth and supple.
Xiao Zhu stiffened, swallowing hard.
Jian Suiying withdrew his hand, gave his butt a light pat, and tilted his chin toward the bathroom. "Go. Clean yourself up."
Xiao Zhu hopped off his lap and trotted toward the bathroom.
That very night, Jian Suiying took advantage of the boy.
He wasn't particularly in the mood, and since Xiao Zhu was a first-timer, whimpering and crying, he didn't push him too hard. After one round, he wrapped things up hastily.
He was quite satisfied with the boy—handsome, well-built, and not overly talkative.
Thinking back to how he'd been hanging with Li Yu every day for over half a year, he hadn't tasted the pleasure of being in control during sex for ages.
Jian Suiying never considered himself faithful, so he genuinely believed he'd been more than generous with Li Yu. It was a pity the other still showed no interest.
Watching the boy's legs tremble as he got out of bed to fetch his lighter stirred a flicker of pity within him. After lighting his cigarette, the boy stood obediently by, watching him.
Jian Suiying wrapped his arms around the boy's waist and lifted him onto the bed. "Rest now. I won't bother you anymore." Xiao Zhu relaxed visibly, curling up cautiously on the mattress.
Jian Suiying took a drag of his cigarette and ran his fingers through Xiao Zhu's visibly soft hair. "I'll be leaving now. You can stay here as long as you like.
as long as you like. I'll call you when I have time."
, and the more precious it felt, the more he wanted it. Once someone became stubborn like that, not even ten oxen could pull them back.
After two more days of rest, the holiday ended.
People get lazy when they stay idle too long. On the day he had to go back to work, Jian Suiying nearly didn't get up.
Arriving at the office, she found all the employees looking sluggish and listless. Getting out of bed on such a bitterly cold day
was no easy feat.
As soon as she entered her office, Jian Suiying summoned Secretary Liang and asked him about Li Yu's staffing schedule.
"Alright. Since their students haven't started classes yet, tell him to come in as often as possible—no fewer than three days a week...
, two days—he has to come."
"Yes, sir. I'll contact him immediately." "Go ahead."
After Secretary Liang left, Jian Suiying narrowed her eyes in thought for a long while before dialing a number.
"Hello, Young Master Jian." "Hey, how's it going?"
"Same old, same old. It's been ages since you dropped by." "Been swamped lately."
"Haha, I know you're busy. So what's on the agenda today?"
"Well, here's the thing. I recently ran into this super-stubborn woman who's giving me a headache. Could you get me some of that medicine of yours?"
"Hahaha, Young Master Jian, what kind of beauty has you so desperate? I'd love to see her myself." "Heh, like you'd get to see her just like that. Stop teasing me—are you giving it or not?"
"Of course I'll give it to you, Young Master Jian. How could I refuse? I'll have someone deliver it to you today." "Alright, I'll send you the address."
"Hey, how about sending Pippi over today? He's been missing you like crazy." "Nah, I'm swamped lately. No time. Next time."
"Alright, alright, Mr. Jian. When you get a chance, swing by my place to show some support. We've got several new beauties in stock—super pretty and
vibrant."
"No problem, I'll definitely swing by later."
After hanging up, Jian Suiying flashed a wicked grin.