Jiang Li's clear eyes blinked innocently. "Mr. Xiao, is what she said true?"
Even though Xiao Yanzhi had never asked her to address him like this, she had become addicted to it.
As time went by, it even sounded quite charming.
"Indeed, it's never changed." He nodded seriously, looking like it was a well - known fact. "She does know me quite well."
As he spoke, his hand playfully pinched her cheek.
Well, now he was really admitting she knew him!
Hearing this, Jiang Li's jealousy flared up. She slapped away his naughty hand and then bent down to pry off the fingers on her waist, pretending to get off his lap. "Then go find the first person you liked. Don't come to me."
The little girl was clearly angry and was getting serious. She used extra force to pry off his fingers.
Seeing her throwing a tantrum, Xiao Yanzhi couldn't help but laugh. "Lili, after hearing all you've said, I can't help but feel that you seem quite concerned about... what kind of women I like."
"I don't care who you like." Jiang Li pouted, saying the opposite of what she felt. "There are plenty of men out there. I don't have to hang on to just you. Let me go right now."
She wriggled on his lap, trying to break free from his hold, but the man tightened his arms around her, pressing her hips perfectly against his abdomen.
The more she wriggled, the heavier the man's breathing became.
"Lili, stop moving." He had just wanted to tease her, but instead, she had set his blood on fire. His mouth was dry, and the blood rushed to his lower abdomen.
Jiang Li bit her lower lip slightly, feeling embarrassed and shy. "...Then let me go."
"Let you go so you can run away?" Xiao Yanzhi's lips curved into a gentle smile, his eyes deep. "Where do you think you're going?"
Jiang Li pursed her lips, looking a bit aggrieved. "You don't really like me. I just happen to be your type."
Xiao Yanzhi looked down at her, unable to tell for a moment if she was being serious or just acting.
"Don't you know what type I like?" He leaned closer and kissed her cheek, thinking she was asking on purpose. "You're the only one in my heart. How else do I have to prove it for you to believe me?"
He liked to answer with questions. Seeing her ears turn red all the way to her cheeks, looking like a blushing rose in his arms, he let out a soft sigh and whispered in her ear, "Is it not enough to just say I love you? Do I have to show you?"
Jiang Li's heart skipped a beat. "No, no, no..."
"Look at how scared you are." Xiao Yanzhi pulled her closer into his embrace and hooked his lips. "Even if you wanted to, it's not possible today."
His words were so unexpected that Jiang Li instinctively asked, "Why not?"
"I'm too tired, Lili." He took a deep breath and explained to her slowly. "In this state, I'm afraid I won't satisfy you."
Jiang Li of course understood what he meant.
She said stubbornly, "I'm afraid it's because the oath you swore has come true and your abilities in some aspects are failing. You're just using tiredness as an excuse."
She was clearly provoking him.
"Lili, you're getting bolder and bolder." He lowered his voice, but clearly had no way to deal with her.
Xiao Yanzhi smiled, his Adam's apple bobbing. "It seems you've had a lot of grievances. Were you not satisfied before? I really should reflect on myself."
"How about we practice one more time later to find out what the problem is."
After saying that, he kissed her lips. His eyes grew darker and darker. He exhaled hot air, stimulating the nerves in her ears. "Do you want to try, huh?"
...
In the end, Xiao Yanzhi still gentlemanly sent her downstairs. Seeing her blushing and eager to leave, he couldn't help but give her a deep kiss.
After the kiss, he said to her, "The publicity for *The Embroidery Lady* will start at the end of this month. Remember to go back to Beicheng this week to take the promotional photos so as not to delay the subsequent progress. Got it?"
The entire crew of the movie was in Beicheng. All the subsequent publicity and operations would be handled by Jiang Entertainment, so most of the work would naturally be carried out in Beicheng.
Jiang Li was well aware of this.
The two of them had been flirting in the car all the way, and now they were suddenly talking about work seriously. Jiang Li felt a bit unaccustomed.
She lowered her eyes, sitting very straight with waves of nervousness in her heart. "Has it been confirmed that the movie can be released normally?"
"Yes, but it may take some time for it to be released in the country." Xiao Yanzhi answered methodically. "It depends on the quality and influence of the movie."
Simply put, he had helped open a channel; but in the end, whether they could achieve the desired result still depended on the movie itself and on Jiang Li herself.
"I understand. Thank you." After just a few words, Jiang Li had regained her composure. She thanked him very seriously. "Thanks to you, this movie has a chance to be shown to the public."
Xiao Yanzhi lifted the corners of his mouth silently.
"Then I'll go back first." Seeing that the time was about right, she got up to leave.
The man grabbed her wrist and stared at her silently, as if reminding her that there was something she hadn't done yet.
Jiang Li was stunned for a few seconds. When she understood what the man meant, she leaned in like a little girl and gave him a quick peck on the lips.
"A good - night kiss."
This kind of fleeting kiss was even more intoxicating than the deep kisses when he took control.
It was really strange.
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Originally, Xiao Yanzhi had planned to buy tickets back to Beicheng with Jiang Li, but suddenly there was an urgent matter within the Xiao Group, and he was forced to go back one day earlier.
At the airport before leaving, Xiao Yanzhi asked her if she would miss him.
"Otherwise, come back with me one day earlier. There are still three hours until the flight. There's still time to buy you a ticket."
Jiang Li rolled her eyes at him and firmly refused, wishing she could just push him onto the plane right away. "It's just one day later. Besides, I have to go and accompany Granny Cheng tomorrow. I can't break my promise."
The older generation valued promises. Since she had promised, she had to keep it. Jiang Li didn't want to disappoint the old lady.
One day earlier or later didn't really matter.
Seeing that she really had no intention of going back with him, Xiao Yanzhi's smile gradually faded. "First, you left me alone in Vienna, and now you're making me go back to Beicheng alone."
When he spoke, his tone was extremely sour. "You think one day doesn't matter, but I find every day unbearable if I can't see you."
"Lili, this isn't fair at all."
Jiang Li answered without hesitation, "So what? The unfair treatment I've received from you is far more than just once."
As soon as she said this, the atmosphere between them instantly turned cold.
The sudden silence made Jiang Li realize what she had said in an instant, and she felt extremely annoyed.