A week ago, Xiao Yanzhi went on a business trip.
He was an investment boss of Jiangyu Entertainment Group. His business trip ended today, and he had booked a flight back to Beicheng that night.
Jiang Li calculated the time precisely. She had her assistant book a taxi in advance and rushed to the airport to pick him up.
The two of them didn't say a word all the way. The car carrying them sped along.
The night was already deep.
As soon as they got back to Ruiyuan, Xiao Yanzhi directly pushed Jiang Li onto the sofa.
The sofa was very soft.
She half - resisted and half - yielded, not rejecting him.
Having been pent up for a whole week, Xiao Yanzhi indulged for a long time. He took her fiercely. Several times in the middle, she cried and begged him to stop, but the man showed not the slightest bit of tenderness.
It was not until he had had enough that he finally let her go heavily.
Jiang Li leaned against the headboard, grabbed the quilt that had been kicked aside at some point, wrapped it around her sexy and graceful body, and gasped for breath. After her breathing steadied, she turned to look at him.
Xiao Yanzhi's side profile was well - defined, with deep and distinct facial features. After the passion, there was a faint air of coldness around him.
Even after experiencing such an intimate thing, she often felt that there was a thick fog between her and Xiao Yanzhi that she couldn't dispel.
She reached out her hands, wanting to hug his lean upper body, as if this way she could get closer to him, even closer.
Just then, Xiao Yanzhi, with his back to her, said indifferently, "Jiangyu has signed a new talent. She has great potential. You should guide her more in the future."
Hearing this, Jiang Li lowered her eyes. She quickly withdrew her hands and replied as usual, "Okay, Mr. Xiao."
She called him Mr. Xiao.
Indeed, after four years of entanglement, they didn't even have an intimate nickname for each other.
After all, their relationship had always been that of superior and subordinate.
Seeing that she agreed so readily, Xiao Yanzhi suddenly turned to look at her. His eyes fell on her face and then slowly moved to her exposed shoulders and collarbone.
They were slender but well - proportioned, a very charming appearance.
Jiang Li was not only beautiful but also a smart and capable woman. She was perfect both at work and in their intimate moments.
It was almost impossible to find a single flaw in her.
"You've really become more and more sensible these years," Xiao Yanzhi said with a mocking look in his eyes, not sparing any sarcasm in his words.
Jiang Li didn't know whether the "things" he mentioned referred to their intimate affairs or work, so she could only answer vaguely, "It's all thanks to your good guidance, Mr. Xiao."
Hearing this answer, he raised his hand and rubbed his temples. He felt inexplicably irritable for a couple of seconds.
"Jiang Li, do you know that you're really unappealing now?" He glanced at her disdainfully, with a mocking look in his eyes. His thin lips were pursed, and his tone was meaningful. "I'm a bit tired of your type."
Then, without saying anything else, Xiao Yanzhi quickly got up and put on the suit and trousers he had worn when he came. In a short while, he regained his proper appearance.
His eyebrows were calm, as if he had no desires.
Ruiyuan was located in a wealthy area. It was a house he had bought for her at a high price. It was not far from his own residence. He just came here occasionally to rest.
He never stayed the night with her.
Watching the man stride out resolutely and hearing the sound of the door closing, Jiang Li didn't move a muscle on the bed.
She was still savoring his words when he left, and her eyes grew darker.
He said he was a bit tired of her type.
...
There was no schedule the next day, so Jiang Li slept comfortably until noon. After waking up, she gave herself a high - end full - body care according to the standards of a female celebrity.
When she came out of the bathroom, every strand of her hair was perfect.
Jiang Li glanced at the schedule sent by Sister Chen on her phone, then turned around and entered the cloakroom. She picked out an evening dress and a pair of high - heels for the dinner party. She waited for the nanny car to pick her up for makeup.
She was busy all afternoon and didn't arrive at the hotel for the dinner party until evening.
"Li Li, just go through the motions at this business dinner tonight. Don't exhaust yourself. The most important thing is the audition tomorrow. This time, it's for the leading actress in Director Zhang's New Year's film. You can't miss this opportunity."
Jiang Li replied absent - mindedly. Just now, she had caught a glimpse of a familiar license plate number passing by their car. It seemed to be Xiao Yanzhi's.
"Is Mr. Xiao coming today?" she asked casually.
"No, no. It's just a small company's celebration dinner. Mr. Xiao won't give them that kind of face."
Jiang Li nodded thoughtfully.
She must have been mistaken.
After entering the hotel, Jiang Li's assistant helped her check in. She then casually found a sofa and sat down, checking the time from time to time.
Jiang Li's beauty was stunning. It was a kind of beauty that came from the bottom of her bones. She was gorgeous but not vulgar, cold but not plain.
When she sat there quietly, there was an indescribable sense of loneliness in her beauty.
With such a good appearance, it was no wonder that she had become the pillar of Jiangyu Entertainment Group after four years in the industry and had remained firmly in the position of "top - tier female celebrity" for many years.
Originally, there were few people around the place where Jiang Li had chosen to sit, and the people nearby were considerate enough not to bother her.
But somehow, suddenly a group of people came bustling towards her and stood beside her chatting and laughing.
She glanced up and didn't recognize anyone.
However, the little girl surrounded by the crowd was quite special.
She had a clean and delicate face, and her eyes were as lively as a rabbit's. She was quite lovable.
She probably hadn't been in the industry for long. She looked a bit nervous standing in the crowd and would tug at her skirt from time to time to relieve her tension.
She was very young, just like when Jiang Li was first pushed into the entertainment industry.
Jiang Li took in the little girl's expression. She recalled for a couple of seconds, then shook her head self - deprecatingly and smiled. She was about to get up to get a drink.
As she passed by the crowd, the little girl seemed to have just recognized her and suddenly shouted, "Sister Jiang Li!"
Jiang Li stopped in her tracks and slowly turned around to look at her. Her eyebrows were cold and indifferent.
"Sister Jiang Li, I..." She pushed through the crowd and stumbled towards her, still holding a glass of champagne in her hand.
The little girl didn't seem to be able to hold her liquor well. She was already a bit drunk.
Jiang Li subconsciously wanted to take a few steps back. The dress she was wearing today was a special endorsement item from the brand and had to be returned in a couple of days. She couldn't let it get dirty.
But the little girl moved faster than her defense. The liquid in the glass was directly spilled on her chest.
Suddenly, the little girl's face visibly froze.
Jiang Li frowned. She looked down at the wet area on her chest, her face darkening. She tried to control her emotions. "What's your name?"
The people around also noticed what was going on here. For a moment, they all looked on with the intention of watching a good show.
Jiang Li was the apple of Mr. Xiao's eye and his exclusive favorite. This new talent dared to offend her today. Her acting career was probably over.
After this incident, the little girl sobered up instantly. She looked panicked, and her lips were bitten pale. "Sister Jiang Li, I... My name is Qin Yaoyao."
Qin Yaoyao.
Jiang Li closed her eyes and took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress the irritation welling up in her heart. "I see. You..."
Before she could finish her sentence, there was suddenly a commotion in the banquet hall, and there were footsteps coming from behind.
"Qin Yaoyao."
Xiao Yanzhi's voice was cold. It came from behind Jiang Li. His usually cold voice rarely carried a hint of softness. "Come here."
Qin Yaoyao sniffed. Her eyes were red and swollen, as if she had suffered a great grievance. She quickly walked to Xiao Yanzhi's side, still keeping her head down and never daring to look up at Jiang Li.
Jiang Li also turned around and looked at the tall and imposing man.
His appearance always attracted everyone's attention. Every gesture of his carried the nobility of a superior, and his voice was cold and aloof.
"Jiang Li, don't bully her."