Chapter 302 - 299: The Show is On

Chapter 302: Chapter 299: The Show is On

Zhang Yuanyuan took a taxi back to school, humming a tune as she walked to her dorm. She was in a very good mood.

She had brought bubble tea today to see Wang Ming, hoping to get a little closer to him. But unexpectedly, while Wang Ming had been unreceptive, she had met the boss of Qitian Animation.

Forget the fact that President Jiang was so rich; with his looks and charisma alone, she’d pay just to be with him.

The bathroom quickly filled with steam. As Zhang Yuanyuan thought of President Jiang’s gentle demeanor, she wondered when he would call her.

Waiting always seemed to take forever. She suddenly felt a pang of regret. ’Why wasn’t I bolder and asked for President Jiang’s contact information? Now I’m in a somewhat passive position.’

Just then, a cell phone rang in the dorm room.

"Yuanyuan, phone for you," a roommate said.

A delighted look spread across Zhang Yuanyuan’s face. She hastily rinsed the soap bubbles from her hands, cracked the door open a sliver, and said to her roommate, "Quick, give me the phone."

Her roommate handed the phone over, teasing, "It’s not your dear Senior Brother Ming, is it? Taking a shower and letting him hear the running water on purpose? I wonder if he can handle it, hahaha~"

"You’re overthinking it."

Zhang Yuanyuan shot her a look and glanced down at the caller ID. It was an unknown number.

’Could it be President Jiang?’

She closed the bathroom door, took a soft breath, and pressed the answer button.

"Hello?" she said in a soft, delicate voice.

Hearing Zhang Yuanyuan’s voice through the receiver, Wang Ming’s face twitched. Jiang Xia glanced at him, cleared his throat, and adopted a gentle tone. "Yuanyuan, it’s me."

Zhang Yuanyuan struggled to suppress the feeling of her heart about to leap out of her chest, covering her mouth to keep from crying out.

’President Jiang... He really called me!!’

’And he called me Yuanyuan!’

"President Jiang?" she asked, feigning confusion.

"Yes, it’s me. I just got out of a meeting and wanted to see if you made it back to school."

President Jiang’s voice sounded so gentle, with a faint magnetic quality that conveyed his concern for her.

The corners of Zhang Yuanyuan’s mouth curled up slightly. She turned the water on stronger, and her voice unconsciously became more cutesy.

"Mhm, I’m back at school. Thank you for your concern, President Jiang."

"Oh, is that so? I was thinking of asking you out for dinner, but since you’re back at school, I guess we can forget it," Jiang Xia said with a sigh.

Huh?!

"I-I-I-I... President Jiang, I think I still have some things I need to take care of off-campus!" she said hurriedly.

Jiang Xia understood her unspoken meaning and chuckled. "Then should I wait for you?"

She gave a soft, shy "mhm."

"Yuanyuan, do you prefer Western or Chinese food?"

"Anything is fine, I’m not picky~"

"Western it is, then. It’s a better atmosphere for two people."

Zhang Yuanyuan heard him mention "two people" and "a better atmosphere." ’Isn’t this basically a date?’

She was overjoyed. ’President Jiang’s intentions are written all over his face. Western food is more formal and ceremonial, which means he values me. Even if he’s not trying to pursue me, he’s definitely interested.’

"Okay."

"How about Maxim’s Restaurant? Authentic French cuisine. I heard the interior is decorated almost exactly like the Maxim’s in Paris," Jiang Xia said, reading directly from Wang Ming’s phone.

Zhang Yuanyuan was bursting with joy inside. Although she’d never had French food, the name alone sounded incredibly high-class.

"Whatever President Jiang decides is fine with me," she said in a soft voice.

"I’ll send you the specific location in a bit, then."

"Okay~"

Hearing the continuous sound of running water from the phone, Jiang Xia’s interest was piqued. "Yuanyuan, are you taking a shower?"

"Mhm~ I was a little cold earlier~" Zhang Yuanyuan said in a coquettish voice.

She knew that men think with their lower bodies, especially guys this age, who are bursting with energy.

"Then make sure you wash up nice and clean, and smell good," Jiang Xia said with a meaningful chuckle.

"I will not~ Hehe, I’m not chatting with you anymore. I’m hanging up now."

After hanging up, Zhang Yuanyuan clutched her chest, feeling her heart pound erratically.

She had a vague premonition that President Jiang had not only booked a Western restaurant, but possibly a presidential suite as well. Something was destined to happen tonight.

Having witnessed this entire performance, Wang Ming was completely numb.

Even though he knew Jiang Xia was deliberately messing with her, Zhang Yuanyuan’s reactions were no different from those of an escort, intentionally or unintentionally trying to seduce him several times.

’But how come I never realized this bastard was such a smooth operator? With flirting skills like these, he can get a girl he just met today to throw herself at him in two or three moves. No wonder he was able to date the school beauty in high school.’ ℴℴ𝘮

These were thoughts Wang Ming could only have in his head; he knew he could never say them out loud.

Besides, if he had a silver tongue like that, he would have won over Shen Ying long ago.

"Do you see her true colors now?" Jiang Xia asked, taking a sip of his lamb soup. After talking to that green tea bitch for so long, the soup in his bowl had gone cold.

Wang Ming nodded, his expression complicated. A woman like that could cheat on her boyfriend at any moment. Luckily, he’d kept his pants on last night; otherwise, he’d probably be devoured until not even his bones were left.

"I warned you not to get too involved with her, but you just wouldn’t listen," Jiang Xia complained.

In his past life, he’d lost count of how many times he’d advised Wang Ming to break up with Zhang Yuanyuan. But the guy felt guilty for taking her virginity and was willing to give her everything.

And what was the result? When Old Wang’s business failed, Zhang Yuanyuan decided he was too poor, kicked him to the curb, transferred all his savings out of his account overnight, and ran off with a sugar daddy.

Fortunately, in this life, Jiang Xia had helped his good brother see the green tea bitch’s true face before the crisis could even begin.

"I never planned on getting deeply involved with her either," Wang Ming said meekly, scratching his head.

"Bullshit. You didn’t think about it, but you think she wouldn’t? She could just find any excuse to ask you out, get you drunk, go get a room, and stand in front of you naked. You think you could resist then?"

Wang Ming nodded seriously. "I actually could resist."

"Huh?" Jiang Xia was stunned.

Old Wang hesitated for a few seconds before telling Jiang Xia everything that had happened last night in detail.

"But I wasn’t drinking then. I rejected her and left."

Jiang Xia had a strange look on his face. Honestly, Zhang Yuanyuan was indeed very pretty, and she knew how to use her body and words to entice people. Her allure was much greater than Shen Ying’s.

So for Old Wang to have been able to resist... he was starting to suspect Old Wang might have a physical problem.

"It’s like I said, you might resist once, but you can’t hold out forever. If she’s wearing you down every day, not many men can take it. It would only be a matter of time before you slept with her. How would you face Shen Ying then?"

Wang Ming fell silent.

He really couldn’t refute that. If last night’s scene were to happen again, and he didn’t know Zhang Yuanyuan was a green tea bitch, he very likely would have gone for it.

"Whew... Old Jiang, thanks."

He pursed his lips. "I hope... you won’t mention this to Shen Ying."