Hong Kong Nights of Passion

Chapter 54 When doing bad things, remember to leave yourself a way out.

The ladies from the nearby villas gathered together, set up two or three mahjong tables, and the sounds of mahjong tiles clattering and laughter filled the air.

The young men sat around on the sofa, chatting about business and recent events, creating a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.

Wen Jinian was idly scrolling through her phone when suddenly a shadow fell over the desktop.

She looked up and saw Fu Yanjie leading a group of people, including Ji Congliang and Zhu Yiqun, standing to the side.

He raised his wine glass, his smile not reaching his eyes: "Miss Wen, would you do me the honor of having a drink?"

Wen Jinnian sneered: "What do you plan to do if I don't drink it?"

"Miss Wen, today is your brother's birthday banquet."

Fu Yanjie leaned closer and lowered his voice.

"You don't want to cause any trouble, do you? Uncle Jiang went to the trouble of introducing you to a young master from a prominent family... If we say something unpleasant in our social circles, do you think those men would still be willing to marry you?"

So that's how it works; that's what they were planning.

If it weren't for the constant flow of people in this back garden, she would have grabbed Fu Yanjie and dragged him into the woods to beat him senseless.

Suppressing her surging anger, she still wore a gentle smile, but her eyes held a chilling edge.

"Since Young Master Fu has spoken up, it can't just be a simple invitation to drink, can it? Why not just say what you really want?"

Fu Yanjie slammed his wine glass down on the small table, a calculating glint in his eyes. He leaned closer to Wen Jinnian and said, "Miss Wen, we're neighbors, after all, and we practically grew up together. We're childhood sweethearts, wouldn't it be wonderful to make this family even closer?"

Wen Jinian quietly moved back a little, sneering to herself, "Who said you were my childhood sweetheart?"

She remained silent, but a faint smile still lingered on her face.

Fu Yanjie reached out and braced himself on the table, trapping her in a small space. "I'm a handsome man, but I occasionally go to bars for entertainment. There's nothing wrong with that."

He paused for a moment, then said, "As long as you agree to be Mrs. Fu, I'll guarantee you a life of comfort and security. As for what I do outside, you don't need to ask any questions. How about it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fu Yanjie gave Wen Jinian a look that said, "You know what I mean, you should thank me properly." He then greedily sized up Wen Jinian.

Up close, the woman appeared even more beautiful, and her gentle demeanor made him even more enamored.

He was calculating in his mind, waiting for the other party to take the bait.

Ji Congliang and Zhu Yiqun, who were standing beside him, immediately chimed in.

"Miss Wen, Mr. Fu is so charming. If you become Mrs. Fu, you'll enjoy endless happiness!"

Wen Jin Nian nodded with a smile: "Indeed, Young Master Fu is a handsome man, and his name is also very particular. Uncle must have put a lot of thought into choosing his name."

"That's right!" Fu Yanjie patted his chest triumphantly, eagerly asking, "Does this mean Miss Wen has agreed?"

Wen Jinnian glanced at the thronging crowd around her and beckoned to him with her finger.

Fu Yanjie quickly leaned closer and heard her whisper, "There are too many people here, why don't we go to the back garden to chat?"

Upon hearing "back garden," a lewd smile flashed across Fu Yanjie's eyes.

In a secluded spot, he could take advantage of the situation! He immediately waved his hand and said to his henchmen, "You all step back!"

Having said that, he strode towards the garden.

Wen Jinnian stood up briskly from the bar stool, glanced at the bottle of sparkling wine on the table, picked up two glasses at random, and walked leisurely towards the back garden.

At that moment, Chi Yige was discussing dock work matters with Jiang Xiao when he inadvertently caught a glimpse of the woman walking away with a cup in her hand. His smile faded slightly, and he turned to Jiang Xiao and said, "Excuse me, I'm going to the restroom."

After saying that, he picked up his phone, stood up, and watched the woman's receding figure, a knowing smile playing on his lips.

It seems someone else is about to fall into her trap.

In the back garden, Fu Yanjie swung lazily on the swing, his leather shoes kicking the ground intermittently.

Wen Jinian sat down on a carved wooden chair next to her, and the amber-colored sparkling wine was slowly poured into the glass, creating fine bubbles.

She swirled the wine in her glass, then looked up in surprise—a man who liked to swing on a swing.

"Young Master Fu, would you do me the honor?" "Miss Wen has finally come to her senses."

Fu Yanjie braced himself against the swing rope with one hand, glancing at her sideways, "When you go out with me in the future, I guarantee you'll broaden your horizons."

"Then thank you in advance, Young Master Fu."

Wen Jinnian smiled, "But I'm curious, was this all instigated by Zhou Shiyi?"

Fu Yanjie's pupils contracted sharply, and his eyes instinctively darted away.

Wen Jinnian sneered inwardly, "Just as I thought."

"What benefits did she promise you? Tell me."

"Miss Wen, please don't misunderstand!" Fu Yanjie hurriedly stood up from the swing. "I'm sincere towards you too... It's just that Zhou Shiyi said he can handle things with Young Master Jiang, and can even get the Chi family's heir to give Fu's a cooperation project..."

Wen Jinnian lightly touched his wine glass, gesturing for him to drink.

Fu Yanjie stared at the bubbles rising in the glass, his brows furrowing slightly.

He always drinks only red wine or whiskey, so this low-alcohol, fruity drink seems rather childish to him.

Fu Yanjie had just swallowed half a glass of wine when, within minutes, his head felt as heavy as if it were filled with lead.

He tried to focus his vision, but could only see two overlapping, blurry images of Wen Jin Nian flickering around: "Strange... Miss Wen, why do I see double images of you?"

He staggered and shook his head, the alcohol churning in his stomach. "I didn't drink much, how could I be so drunk?"

Wen Jinnian lightly tapped the rim of her cup with her fingertips, smiling brightly: "Young Master Fu, walk a few steps forward, there's a sofa there, you can rest for a while."

Fu Yanjie stumbled along in a daze, and Wen Jinian secretly felt a sense of satisfaction as she watched him sway and approach the edge of the pool.

Unexpectedly, Fu Yanjie suddenly stopped, squinting at the shimmering water: "Miss Wen... this is clearly a swimming pool, where did the sofa come from?"

"... "

Wen Jinnian stepped forward in her high heels and kicked him hard in the buttocks! With a loud "plop," Fu Yanjie fell into the water like a stone, splashing water that soaked the pebbles on the edge of the pool.

Wen Jinnian spat angrily into the pool: "You want me to marry you? Dream on!"

Seeing Fu Yanjie fall into the water, she subconsciously looked towards the pool.

Before long, with a "splash," Fu Yanjie broke out of the water, wiped the water off his face, and leisurely waded through the water while half-lying on his back.

"Miss Wen, why is the water getting hotter and hotter the longer I soak in it?"

Fu Yanjie's voice trembled, and his pupils turned red.

Oh no! This morning, in her rush to change clothes, she mistook the aphrodisiac in her bag for a regular tranquilizer!

I originally intended to give Fu Yanjie sleeping pills to get back at him.

This is just great.

"Just soak in the water and sober up!" She turned to leave, but heard water splashing behind her.

Fu Yanjie suddenly pushed off the wall and swam over, his wet hand grabbing her ankle.

Wen Jinnian gasped in surprise, her body leaning forward as she was about to fall into the pool. At the critical moment, a familiar figure flashed by, and a strong arm steadily caught her waist.

Wen Jinian fell into that broad embrace, the woody fragrance mixed with the delicate floral scent engulfing her like a tide.

Looking up, the man's black shirt clung to his muscles, outlining smooth and powerful lines. With each breath, his sexy Adam's apple bobbed up and down in the light and shadow.

"Student Wen."

His deep voice brushed against her reddened ear, his warm breath teasing her skin like feathers, the last syllable of his voice carrying an innate languor.

"When you do bad things, remember to leave yourself a way out."

Fu Yanjie - Fuyanjie (妇炎洁)
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(End of this chapter)