A secret tryst? Her brotherly love triangle backfired.

Chapter 31 Can you outmaneuver Shen Xianyu?
He seemed quite intrigued by the idea of ​​being his 'boyfriend,' speaking in a gentle voice and appearing very approachable.

Her good temper was so incongruous with his refined and aloof appearance.

He carried Tang Wanwan into the bedroom and placed her on the sofa.

There are no girls' clothes or skincare products here, and even the shampoo is for men.

Jiang Yanzhi took out his phone, made a call, said a few words, and then turned to ask her, "Do you want to choose a brand?"

Tang Wanwan shook her head.

She sat stiffly in her room for so long, not moving at all.

They look incredibly well-behaved.

Jiang Yanzhi whispered a few instructions to the person on the other end of the phone, then hung up and sat down in front of her. "So nervous?"

Tang Wanwan hummed in agreement, “…A little.”

Jiang Yanzhi chimed in, "Me too, a little."

"..." Tang Wanwan glanced at him and emphasized, "I'm more than just a little bit."

Jiang Yanzhi said "Oh" and laughed, "Actually, I'm more than just a little bit."

He tilted his head and leaned closer. "I'm really nervous right now, do you believe me?"

From Tang Wanwan's perspective, he had a cut on the corner of his lip, which was slightly swollen, and a noticeable bruise covered half of his face. But he was good-looking, so even though he was injured and disfigured, he was still uniquely handsome.

At this moment, his expression was calm, his eyes were smiling, and he showed no sign of nervousness whatsoever.

She looked away. "I don't believe you. You don't seem like the type to get nervous."

江晏之轻啧了声，反问：“那我看着就像是为了女人甘心挨揍的人？”

Tang Wanwan's fingers trembled slightly, then slowly curled up, and she pursed her lips without saying a word.

Jiang Yanzhi couldn't resist reaching out and grasping the tender, white knuckles of the fingers, gently kneading them for a while.

"I'm not lying to you, I'm not a machine. It's inevitable to be nervous when it's my first time liking someone."

He smiled and said, "I know I'm nervous too. Will this make you feel more relaxed?"

He wanted to tell her that they were equals, that neither of them was in control or in a dominant position, so she shouldn't feel awkward or...afraid.

Tang Wanwan understood his meaning, and her heart stirred.

Is this the first time you've liked someone?

Does this mean... he's never had a girlfriend?

He was so skilled at stealing her away that she was forced to retreat step by step, and they broke up in a day. That very night, she moved into his room.

You've never had a girlfriend?

Then I thought about how those rich young men treated girls so casually tonight.

It's probably... all about the body but not the heart?

That certainly doesn't count as a girlfriend.

Jiang Yanzhi had no idea what she was thinking. Seeing that she didn't speak, he turned his head slightly so that she could see the injury on his face.

"Can you put some medicine on me?" He sighed softly. "I have to go out tomorrow, and I have to go to G City in a couple of days. It's not easy to see people with this face."

Jiang Yanzhi has never been beaten in his entire life.

Moreover, it's on the face.

Whenever a business deal is discussed, the boss ends up with a bruised and swollen face.

Tang Wanwan glanced at the cut on the corner of his lip and asked, "Where's the first-aid kit?"

This means they are willing.

Jiang Yanzhi's smile deepened, and he leaned down to kiss her cheek. "Wait,"

He said, "Someone will bring it over right away. I'll go take a shower first, and then you can apply the medicine."

After saying that, he turned and went to the bathroom.

The sound of gurgling water sounded.

The thought of him showering naked just a door away made Tang Wanwan feel uneasy.

The ambiguous plots from the TV dramas I used to watch kept playing out in my mind.

Just as I was feeling restless, there was a knock on the door.

A number of people came in one after another, carrying or hugging loads full of girls' clothes, shoes, hats, and some skin care products.

The one leading the group was Jiang Yanzhi's assistant, whom I met at the airport yesterday.

He placed a small first-aid kit on the table, bowed slightly, and took his leave. A moment later, the bathroom door opened, and Jiang Yanzhi came out.

Contrary to Tang Wanwan's expectations, he wasn't shirtless or wearing just a towel. He was dressed very formally in silk pajamas, which covered him completely without any impropriety.

He had just finished showering, his body was still damp, and his hair was not dry, so he casually used a towel to wipe it.

Tang Wanwan had never seen a boy after taking a bath, and she always felt...something was off.

She looked away. "Come here and apply the medicine."

Jiang Yanzhi obediently walked over and asked very naturally, "Do you want to take a shower first?"

"Need not,"

Tang Wanwan opened the first-aid kit, took out some ointment, and said, "I'll apply the ointment before you wash it off."

“Okay,” Jiang Yanzhi agreed and sat down next to her.

To make it easier for her to apply the medicine, he lowered his head slightly, and his gaze naturally fell on her face.

It was scorching hot, almost like a solid substance.

Tang Wanwan's eyelashes trembled slightly. She didn't dare to look him in the eye. She squeezed out the ointment and carefully applied the medicine to him.

The two were very close and could smell each other's scent.

Accompanied by a cool medicinal aroma, it enters the nasal cavity.

She gently touched his cheek with her fingertips.

A tingling sensation mingled with a subtle, hidden pain.

This is his girlfriend.

I fell in love at first sight yesterday, and today I'm his girlfriend.

Jiang Yanzhi's Adam's apple bobbed. "Wanwan..."

"Don't talk!" Tang Wanwan pressed the bruise on his face and heard him hiss softly, "I'm applying medicine."

"..." Jiang Yanzhi's lips twitched slightly, and he didn't say anything more.

She carefully applied the medicine to him.

He kept his eyes down, watching her intently the whole time.

The room fell silent.

They could hear each other breathing.

Tang Wanwan subconsciously slowed her breathing. After the last ointment was applied, she prepared to withdraw her hand, but her wrist was grabbed first.

"Let's talk,"

Jiang Yanzhi took out a tissue and wiped the remaining ointment from her fingertips.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "I like you very much. It's a very new feeling for me, and it's hard to describe, but I'm sure I've never liked anyone else this much before."

A simple and easy-to-understand confession.

Tang Wanwan lowered her head and listened silently, offering no response.

Jiang Yanzhi smiled: "You don't need to say anything, I know what you mean."

Her actions proved everything; if she didn't also like him, she wouldn't be here right now.

He wiped his fingertips clean, held her hand in one hand, and threw the tissue into the trash can with the other. "I pushed you too hard tonight, I was a little wrong... but I don't regret it. It's actually better for everyone to clear things up sooner, don't you think?"

"..." Tang Wanwan nodded.

He was absolutely right.

This swift and decisive breakup, though not the most dignified, is at least far better than her indecisiveness and lingering in an affair.

Their private meeting once already crossed the line.

If you're still together and meet up every now and then, that would truly be...

Seeing that she agreed, Jiang Yanzhi's eyes relaxed slightly, and he felt relieved.

"I'll explain things to Shen Xianyu after he's calmed down. Don't feel guilty towards him..."

At this point, he inexplicably thought of Fu Jingbai's words.

'Can you outmaneuver Shen Xianyu?'

'Even if we manage to snatch it, aren't we afraid Shen Xianyu will take it back?'

(End of this chapter)