As he spoke, Xiao Yanzhi also reached out his hand.
Jiang Li had seen him adopt such a serious and proper tone more than once.
She took a deep breath and flashed a flawless, sweet smile. "Thank you, Mr. Xiao. It's also because of your great courage that you dared to hand over the branch company to me."
She reached out and touched the tip of his finger.
It was just a polite brush, and she intended to quickly withdraw her hand. But the man exerted force and pulled her directly into his arms.
One side of the passenger elevator in Huayao Sheng Hotel was transparent, allowing passengers to overlook the entire Huacheng during the ascent.
At this moment, Jiang Li had no intention of admiring the view.
She was wearing a long, slitted, golden silk dress with bold V - shaped designs on the front and back, which accentuated her slender and delicate curves.
In particular, her well - defined shoulder blades were fully on display.
The moment he touched her back, Xiao Yanzhi paused for two seconds, then spoke in a deep voice. "Wearing so little?"
As he said this, he took a step closer, squeezing his patent leather shoes between her feet and pressing his knee against her legs.
Come to think of it, they hadn't had any intimate contact for a long time.
It was becoming unbearable for him.
Jiang Li suddenly widened her eyes and nervously glanced at the camera in the corner of the elevator. "Don't mess around. There's surveillance."
"Xue An will handle it."
There was a lofty air in his calm tone. "What you said just now, say it again."
Jiang Li's mind was in a bit of a jumble, and she stiffly repeated, "I said thank you, Mr. Xiao. It's because you gave me this opportunity that I was able to..."
Before she could finish, the man pushed her back step by step.
Her exposed back was now pressed against the elevator glass. The cold touch sent a shiver through Jiang Li's skin.
The man's eyebrows were calm, naturally exuding a cold and unattainable aura.
"Stop acting so prim and proper. Is there a third person in this elevator?"
Right, there were only the two of them in this elevator.
Xue An and Jing Yi had originally wanted to follow in, but at a glance from Xiao Yanzhi, Xue An forcefully held back Jing Yi.
"Um, it's too crowded inside. Let's wait for the next one," Xue An scratched his head and gave a rather far - fetched explanation to Jing Yi.
Too crowded? There were only two people at most. How could it be crowded?
But before Jing Yi could refuse, the elevator doors had already closed.
Xiao Yanzhi lifted his eyelids slightly, his lips curving in a half - smile, and his tone unhurried. "Jiang Li, I've said before that I don't like your playing hard - to - get."
Jiang Li frowned. "What playing hard - to - get? Mr. Xiao, don't be so self - indulgent."
After saying that, she forcefully pushed him away from in front of her and unhesitatingly put some distance between them.
Xiao Yanzhi's face darkened. He still refused to let it go and tried to get closer.
"Ding." The elevator had reached the floor.
Jiang Li suddenly straightened up, and the man quickly took a few steps back, moving his foot from between her legs. Then they stood side by side again.
It was as if nothing had happened just now.
Only the man's face was slightly gloomy. He tightened his jaw, suppressing some budding impulses.
As soon as the elevator doors opened, they were in the grand hall of the Vitaly feast.
"HEY, beautiful Oriental Pearl, good evening!"
Barry had been chatting with others at first. The moment she saw Jiang Li, she immediately quickened her steps towards her and said enthusiastically, "You're so beautiful today, my pretty girl!"
"Barry, you're exaggerating," Jiang Li's voice was a bit hoarse, with a charming and mature timbre. "You're also very beautiful today, like a queen."
Always lazy and noble.
Xiao Yanzhi unconsciously frowned.
Jiang Li always seemed to be good at socializing. She could get along well with both men and women, no matter who they were.
A natural social butterfly.
Barry saw Jiang Li first, and then noticed Xiao Yanzhi in a suit beside her. Her eyes lit up. "This is..."
"This is Mr. Xiao, the investor of Jiang Entertainment," Jiang Li looked at Barry and politely introduced. "He's also my boss. He's very optimistic about our cooperation this time."
After learning about the man's background, Barry sized him up and then said with a smile, "No wonder you look so outstanding. So you're Mr. Xiao. I've long admired your name."
Xiao Yanzhi glanced down and casually nodded. "Thank you."
He was very gentlemanly, and Barry immediately laughed. "It's not a bother. We should thank Miss Jiang. If it weren't for her, we don't know what to do."
After saying this, she frowned. "The previous spokesperson was mentally unstable. If we had really signed her, we don't know how much trouble it would have caused..."
Halfway through, Barry stopped. "Okay, let's not talk about this today."
She hooked her arm around Jiang Li's and winked at Xiao Yanzhi. "Mr. Xiao, I'll take this treasure away first. There are some big shots in the fashion circle over there who said they want to meet our Oriental Pearl."
Xiao Yanzhi smiled, which was a sign of his consent.
Watching the girl slip away right under his nose, he still felt a bit annoyed and pressed his tongue against his teeth.
The touch from the elevator still lingered on his fingertips.
He looked up, watching the back of the woman walking away, his eyes fixed on the red mole between her shoulder blades. His eyes gradually darkened.
He felt a bit parched. At first, he thought his collar was too tight, but when he reached up, he found that the top button of his shirt was loose.
Maybe it was just too hot in the hall.
Barry dragged Jiang Li around the venue for a few rounds, and Jiang Li got to know most of the big shots in the fashion circle.
Everyone was amazed when they saw Jiang Li and then gave Barry a thumbs - up, praising her for having a sharp eye and choosing the most suitable brand spokesperson.
Barry was also very proud and puffed out her chest. "I swear this is the luckiest thing I've ever done."
Facing everyone's praise and admiration, Jiang Li smiled and nodded, occasionally being modest. She was truly generous and elegant.
Just then, suddenly a voice came from behind. "Jiang Li."
Jiang Li was startled. When she turned around, she saw Chen Siqi standing there.
Chen Siqi was elegant, with deep - set eyes that were always on her.
Jiang Li was a bit stunned, not expecting to meet him here. Then her expression returned to a perfect smile. "You're here too."
Of course, Jiang Li hadn't forgotten that they were still "lovers" for now, so their way of getting along couldn't be too distant, or there would be flaws.
Little did she know that the intimacy in her tone made Xiao Yanzhi's face darken as he happened to walk by.
Chen Siqi nodded politely and smiled warmly. "Our Lili has always been outstanding. I came here specially to congratulate you."
What had he just called Jiang Li?