Chapter 705: Can’t Stay Any Longer
Xu Xiangbei looked like he left casually, but in reality, his whole body seemed to be steaming. He hurriedly found a restroom, washed his face with cold water, and finally calmed down, though he was still a bit scared.
"If I had waited any longer, I really wouldn’t have been able to control myself and would have devoured this seductress. It seems my self-restraint is still lacking! I need to practice more, I’ve been a bit heated lately!" he chuckled to himself, touching his nose, from which a thin trickle of blood had started to seep.
Of course, you can’t blame him. Xu Xiangbei was never the type to force others. The only woman he’s been intimate with is Song Yuting, and he’s been holding back for too long. Surrounded by beauties who tease or flirt, it’s no wonder he gets fired up. Especially with the scene earlier, combined with everyone having had a bit to drink, and Xu Wanqing being so alluring, it was overwhelming.
Xu Xiangbei shook his head to reset his thoughts and reverted back to his usual roguish demeanor. When he returned to the private room, he found the Gu sisters and Xiao Qiu’s mother and daughter having a blast, their voices hoarse from singing. Especially Xiao Ailing, despite her great voice, kept singing without having learned real vocal techniques to protect her throat, using her throat instead of her dantian. So after an hour or two, her voice became hoarse, and she couldn’t speak at all. Once she stopped, the others joined in enthusiastically, and soon everyone’s voices were gone, and they’d drunk quite a bit. Aside from Xiao Qiulian, the other three women were a little tipsy, their eyes becoming hazy. Given Xiao Qiulian’s advanced age, maturity, having a daughter and being knowledgeable, she worried they might get taken advantage of, especially with Xu Xiangbei not back yet. So she herself only drank sparingly, staying sober. Besides, she was used to drinking and could hold her liquor well.
Tang Xinyi had also asked for Xu Xiangbei’s number and address, clearly intending to thank him. They chatted for a while. Originally, Xu Xiangbei planned to send her home, but as soon as he suggested it, the Gu sisters called.
They merely asked what he’d been up to, if he’d solved everything, and whether he was hurt. Their underlying meaning was already obvious, even if Gu Xiangyi didn’t quite realize how concerned she’d suddenly become about Xu Xiangbei.
Of course, Xu Xiangbei was happy to tease, which led to a barrage of scolding from the other side, telling him to hurry back to the private room.
"Brother Xu, was she just now..." Tang Xinyi, very perceptive, immediately knew it was a woman on the other end. And when she delivered the food earlier, she saw several beautiful women, each as attractive as her, except for Xiao Qiulian. Even Xiao Qiulian had a unique charm, full of matured grace!
"That’s my wife!" Xu Xiangbei said with pride on his face, as if showing off the most precious thing in the world. To even know the Gu sisters, such beautiful women, and have them interested in him was something truly to be proud of.
"Then..." Tang Xinyi’s face turned a bit sour, speaking hesitantly. She originally wanted to ask why he’d still buy her, but couldn’t say it. He saved her and gave her a million yuan. She’d just decided to become Xu Xiangbei’s girlfriend, or even his wife. But now Xu Xiangbei told her he already had a wife, leaving her at a loss.
"What then?" Xu Xiangbei, very clever, couldn’t guess what she was thinking. As the saying goes, women’s hearts are like needles in the sea! A big guy like him couldn’t guess the thoughts of a fresh-out-of-college girl like Tang Xinyi.
"Nothing, I meant since you have a wife, there’s no need to send me home, so she doesn’t misunderstand. I can go back myself, I’ll just get a taxi!" Tang Xinyi switched her tone, feeling a bit bitter inside, but quickly came to terms with it. She thought she could only be Xu Xiangbei’s lover or the other woman in the future, but she didn’t mind, as being with him was much better than falling into the hands of the Black Tiger Gang. Besides, having someone as skilled and helpful as Xu Xiangbei to protect her in the future gave her a sense of security. Not to mention, she discovered her heart seemed to really like this man in front of her, even though they’d only met twice. Thinking this, her face flushed, she covered it, and then fled as if escaping.
"I’ll come find you again and repay you well, Brother Xu!" Her clear voice echoed in Xu Xiangbei’s ears, but the person had already vanished.
Xu Xiangbei naturally didn’t care; he was that kind of person. Teasing and jesting with beauties in his free time, but he’d never use money or power to force anyone. A true gentleman seeks willing love!
"General Manager Xu, since you’re already here, how about having a drink with us, and maybe singing in the private room? I’d like to hear you sing." Xu Xiangbei turned to look at Xu Wanqing, his face full of a mischievous grin, as he reached out and grabbed her hand warmly, like siblings long lost.
"No need!" Xu Wanqing replied coldly, trying to leave, but Xu Xiangbei firmly clung to her.
"How can you be so heartless? We’re friends, can’t even have a drink together?" Xu Xiangbei persisted shamelessly, not letting go. After all, he hadn’t come by so easily, and didn’t want to leave without even having a drink. Besides, the Gu sisters in the private room definitely wouldn’t allow him to drink.
"You think I don’t know what you’re thinking? I have work to do, sorry, I can’t keep you company!" Xu Wanqing didn’t want to give him a chance at all.
"You’ve broken my heart. I put so much effort into helping you with your illness, and in the end, you didn’t even thank me, not even willing to invite me for a drink. My heart is so cold!" Xu Xiangbei clutched his chest, pretending to be in great pain, like a man abandoned by his girlfriend.
"Pfft!" Seeing him like this, Xu Wanqing burst into laughter, a beauty like flowers blooming, impossible to look away from.
"Alright, alright, I’ll invite you for a drink! But don’t get any other ideas, okay? If you dare to take advantage of me in the future, I’ll definitely kick you out!"
Xu Xiangbei followed her all the way to Xu Wanqing’s office; he’d been there once before. But last time he was there to treat Xu Wanqing’s illness, so he was in a hurry and didn’t look around. Now, as he entered, he carefully took in the room. The floor was made of pure marble, carved with many flowers, very beautiful. In front of him was a large office desk with a computer on it, with fragrant flowers on both sides. On either side of the entrance were two tall and green Buddha bamboos standing straight with long leaves. In front of the desk was a swivel chair, and at the back, a balcony covered by curtains, and on the left was a small room with a door, though it was locked.
On the right, there was a row of sofas with a glass table in front, obviously meant for entertaining guests.
𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Before long, Xu Wanqing’s two female bodyguards came up with some wine, mainly French wines, which were very expensive, and the glasses were custom-made. Xu Xiangbei took the opportunity to call Gu Xiangyi and the others again, finding some excuse to brush them off, telling them to have fun, and that he’d join them later.
After that, Xu Xiangbei couldn’t wait and started drinking. Earlier, he hadn’t touched a drop, and immediately pulled Xu Wanqing along. Xu Wanqing tried to resist in every way, but Xu Xiangbei insisted, using his smooth talk, and managed to persuade her to sit and drink with him. During this time, Xu Xiangbei playfully asked about Xu Wanqing’s family background.
"Our Xu family has been in business for generations, headquartered in Yanjing, considered a well-known family. It’s said our ancestor was Xu Fu, but that’s just what the elders say, who knows if it’s true or not? My parents are now in Yanjin, mainly in the tobacco business, they control most of the tobacco business in the Jiangnan region. Our family is quite large, and the internal competition is fierce; I don’t like that life, so I came to Jiangcheng to find something to do, took over this KTV, it’s part of the Xu family too since Xu family is the major shareholder!" As Xu Wanqing spoke, she drank heavily, her face expressionless but her eyes hidden with sorrow, which Xu Xiangbei noticed.
Xu Xiangbei wanted to ease her stress and sadness, so he joked, "Your surname is Xu, my surname is Xu too, maybe five hundred years ago we were family?"
Although Xu Wanqing’s words seemed simple, Xu Xiangbei actually knew her pain. One shouldn’t think being in a good or wealthy family is always good. In some big families, the competition is too intense; sometimes, to completely inherit the family, brothers turn against each other, fathers and sons become enemies, much like the ancient fights for the throne.
"How could I be family with a rascal like you, five hundred years ago!" Xu Wanqing glared at him, feeling much better. She really cared about family, but unfortunately, being a woman, she’d been marginalized since childhood, leaving her disheartened and prompting her to leave.
Before long, they drank one or two bottles, Xu Xiangbei was fine, but Xu Wanqing was a little tipsy, her cheeks flushed red, like two little flowers carved on her beautiful face, very attractive. Xu Xiangbei took a closer look, she was wearing a black evening dress, with purple high heels, her pants slightly split, revealing her fair, jade-like beautiful legs.
Xu Wanqing was curious why Xu Xiangbei stood up, and seeing his expression, she immediately understood what was happening. She hurriedly covered her chest, turned around, her face as red as the sunset.
"See, you’re taking advantage of me again!" It took her a while to come back to her senses, turning her head with a bit of grievance to look at Xu Xiangbei. That look was really like a woman lamenting in her boudoir, making Xu Xiangbei want to hold her tightly and console her.
"Where? I just stood up to stretch my arms, besides, sitting too long is bad for your health!" Xu Xiangbei swallowed and naturally sat back down, crossing his legs, entirely to prevent Xu Wanqing from seeing his awkwardness and so shifted attention.