Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed

He asked uncertainly, "Now?"

Li Yuan nodded. "Yes, I happen to be free this afternoon."

Although Yang Jinming was somewhat puzzled, he was very tempted by the high price Li Yuan offered and decided to go take a look. "Mr. Li, where exactly are you right now?"

Li Yuan glanced at the restaurant’s name and smiled. "I’m at a restaurant called ’First Encounter’ on 16 Hechuan Street..."

"Okay," Yang Jinming replied after hearing the location. "I’ll be there soon."

"Alright, I’ll wait for you here," Li Yuan said.

After watching Li Yuan hang up the phone, Qi Siyu couldn’t hold back any longer. "Li Yuan, what are you doing?" she blurted out.

Li Yuan shrugged and smiled. "Buying an apartment!"

Seeing Li Yuan’s calm demeanor, Qi Siyu’s heart pounded with a nervous, fluttering anticipation. Li Yuan certainly doesn’t need an apartment; if he did, he wouldn’t buy the one he was already renting. There’s only one other possibility. Her gaze toward Li Yuan had completely transformed, now filled with joy, admiration, and hope. In this world, what woman could resist the temptation of real estate?

Beside her, Liang Jingjing was already bouncing in her seat, her eyes fixed on Li Yuan. "Classmate Li Yuan—no, Director Li! Can you not move so fast? I barely mentioned it, and you’re already buying Siyu an apartment?"

Li Yuan grinned, wearing an expression that practically screamed ’I’m loaded.’ "It’s just an apartment," he said breezily. "Since you brought it up, we might as well buy it."

"Tsk, tsk. You really are something else, Director Li. So powerful and decisive. An apartment worth a million yuan, and you decide to buy it just like that." Liang Jingjing gave Li Yuan a thumbs-up, a sudden pang of envy twisting in her gut.

Her best friend gave herself to Li Yuan just last night, and today he’s already gifting her an apartment. That’s on top of the Louis Vuitton bag and the six-figure Tiffany jewelry he’d given her. If she stayed with Li Yuan, would other things ever be scarce? Facing a super-rich heir who was tall, handsome, talented, generous, and decisive, what woman wouldn’t be smitten? She was smitten, too. Liang Jingjing’s gaze was so tender it seemed to liquefy, making no effort to hide her admiration.

If she could be with Li Yuan, even without an official title, she wouldn’t have a single worry for the rest of her life. It would be a meteoric rise. Besides, youth only lasts for so many years. Who better to give it to?

At that moment, Liang Jingjing made a firm decision. She would find a way, no matter what, to win Li Yuan over. As long as I live with Qi Siyu, if Li Yuan comes over like he did last night, I’ll always be able to find an opportunity.

Qi Siyu’s beautiful eyes gazed at Li Yuan, fluttering with deep affection. "Li Yuan~" she cooed, her voice trembling slightly.

’Are you buying this for me?’ The question stuck in her throat, too embarrassed to say it aloud. She never imagined that just one day after giving him her most precious first time, he would buy her an apartment.

Seeing her emotional expression, Li Yuan teased, "Mrs. Qi, don’t get too excited. It’s just an apartment."

Liang Jingjing couldn’t help but jump in again. "Tsk, tsk. Spoken like a true tycoon. An apartment we couldn’t afford in half a lifetime is like buying breakfast to Director Li." She giggled, "Now that the apartment is taken care of, are you going to buy Siyu a car, too?"

Hearing Liang Jingjing mention a car, Qi Siyu paled and quickly clapped a hand over her friend’s mouth. "Li Yuan, please don’t listen to Jingjing’s nonsense! Don’t be so wasteful. I don’t need a car."

Li Yuan glanced at Liang Jingjing, a suspicion forming in his mind. Are these two best friends plotting to hustle me? However, one look at Qi Siyu’s genuinely anxious expression made him reconsider. If Qi Siyu really had acting chops like this, with her figure and looks, she could walk right into the entertainment industry. If she was willing to use her body, she’d be an instant superstar, right?

Li Yuan smiled. "Of course, a car is necessary. But as for what kind of car... that will depend on your performance, Mrs. Qi." As he spoke, he shot Qi Siyu a suggestive look that screamed, ’You know what I mean.’

’Playing poker’ with Qi Siyu last night was quite enjoyable. A sexy, mature beauty with a D+ figure, plus the status of a university lecturer... the experience was off the charts.

Meeting his suggestive gaze, Qi Siyu’s cheeks flushed red. She gave him a coquettish eye roll, understanding exactly what he meant. Remembering the wildness of last night, the repeated sensation of soaring into the clouds, a sudden heat surged through her, and she couldn’t help but squeeze her thighs together...

Liang Jingjing, who was still marveling at the situation, noticed the unnatural blush on Siyu’s face and the way she’d clamped her legs together. As an experienced woman, she instantly knew what was happening. "Siyu," she teased without any filter, "should I go get an hourly room for you and Li Yuan to... relieve some fatigue?"

Qi Siyu’s face burned. She glared at Liang Jingjing and pinched her cheek. "You shameless girl! You can go get one for yourself!"

"I’m just worried you won’t be able to hold back!" Liang Jingjing replied with a giggle, placing a hand on Qi Siyu’s stocking-clad leg and smirking. "This restaurant is so upscale, the restroom should be quite safe. If you’re really in a rush, maybe you two could give it a try?"