spring bite mark

Chapter 6 Yan Changye's Circle of Friends

The Imperial Capital No. 1 Residence.

As the epitome of luxury and seclusion, No. 1 Mansion boasts the top reputation among Beijing's properties. Its confidentiality and security are top-notch, and it also features a large private sea area. There are a total of six villas, inhabited by six of Beijing's most prestigious families.

Yan Changye didn't originally live here; he lived on his private island.

After marrying Jiang Manman, considering the convenience of his wife's commute to work, he simply moved into this No. 1 Mansion, which had been vacant since its construction and was known as the No. 1 Villa of the Villa King.

The two got home close to midnight.

When Jiang Manman came out after taking a shower, Yan Changye was already waiting on the bed wearing a bathrobe with a very high collar.

Yan Changye is a bathrobe enthusiast, ordering hundreds of top-tier luxury bathrobes every year, and all of them have one thing in common: sexiness.

Different levels of sexiness basically correspond to different lifestyles at night.

This kind of ascetic style...

Jiang Manman slowed her pace, feeling an urge to turn around and go to the study.

"Madam, come here," Yan Changye said slowly.

Jiang Manman tossed her long, flowing hair and said seriously, "I just realized I still have some work to do. Why don't you go to sleep first?"

Yan Changye's gaze fell on her delicate, petite, and seemingly obedient face: "Girls shouldn't sleep late. You already had trouble sleeping last night. If you go to bed at three o'clock tonight, are you sure you can get up tomorrow?"

"It's only 12 o'clock now, I can work for at most one hour."

"Yeah, then it'll be three o'clock."

Jiang Manman was taken aback: "Not just a little?"

Yan Changye stood up, his bathrobe falling slightly with his movement. He leaned down and kissed Jiang Manman's lips lightly: "Calculate it again."

The next moment, Jiang Manman's sash was untied, and Yan Changye's large, well-defined hands pulled her into his arms, his voice lowering slightly:

"From now on, I can guarantee you'll be asleep by 2 AM."

Jiang Manman: "..."

She really wanted to refuse and give him another good scolding.

But under the dim lighting, the man's alluring face could bewitch anyone.

She simply couldn't refuse.

But it still ran out of time in the end.

At 2:30 a.m., Jiang Manman fell asleep, exhausted both physically and mentally.

Yan Changye held the person in his arms, but didn't fall asleep immediately. He picked up his phone, habitually posted a message on his WeChat Moments, showering everyone with affection, before finally snuggling into bed contentedly.

Port city.

A discreet Rolls-Royce sped along the streets late at night.

In the back seat, the aloof and dignified Xie Yuheng lowered his deep, indifferent eyes, participating in a video conference. The neon lights outside the car window shone on his sculpted face, his exquisitely handsome features carrying a chilling aura.

He is clearly very young.

But the oppressive aura honed by his long tenure made him even more intimidating than those tycoons who had been immersed in the world of fame and fortune for many years.

Moreover, he was extremely ruthless.

Having held power for only five years, he was ruthless and decisive, repeatedly turning the tables on powerful families. Now, he is a fearsome figure in the city, and even the Xie family avoids him like the plague.

This video conference was about the cooperation between the Xie family conglomerate in Hong Kong and the Chen family real estate in Beijing, which would take place in three days.

At this moment, in the video conference, a director is nervously reporting:
"Chairman, according to my investigation, the Chen Group in the capital city has a lot of debt and has not been doing well in recent years. Cooperation with them may not achieve your expected returns." Xie Yuheng said indifferently, "Cooperation will continue as before."

Another director hesitated before speaking up: "Chairman, there are two more major projects in three days. We don't have the authority to handle them, so we need you to come forward and negotiate."

Xie Yuheng lowered his eyes and remained silent.

The director added, "Of course, if you are unavailable, Mr. Xie Yunxi could also come forward, but Mr. Xie is... cough cough, his whereabouts are unpredictable. Apart from showing up briefly a few days ago when the Crown Prince was beaten, he can't be found at all!"

Another director chimed in: "We can't get through to Mr. Xie by phone, and he never replies to emails. Moreover, as you know, Chairman, he never uses social media apps like WeChat or Weibo."

Xie Yuheng's eyes flickered slightly, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

"The cooperation in the capital is just a small project. Chairman, how about we be assigned to the capital?" the director suggested as a compromise. "Or, Chairman, could you personally call President Xie Yunxi back to oversee the overall situation?"

“No need, the contract in Hong Kong is delayed.” Xie Yuheng interrupted, “I’ll go to the capital myself.”

"But……"

Xie Yuheng said calmly, "Has Second Uncle forgotten who is in charge of the Xie family now?"

The other end immediately fell silent.

After the meeting ended, Xie Yuheng looked out the window with a heavy gaze.

Hong Kong is a city that never sleeps, its lights blazing and its streets bustling with activity at night. But that vibrancy and brilliance, separated by a layer of bulletproof glass, feels like a world apart.

The phone beeped; it was a special notification he had set up.

He picked up his phone, scrolled to a profile picture, and opened his Moments.

The latest post on my WeChat Moments is a photo I just shared:

Two bathrobes were carelessly tossed on the carpet, and the one that was clearly a woman's bathrobe had been deliberately torn in several places.

Caption: What to do if I ripped my wife's favorite bathrobe? Need help urgently.

Xie Yuheng stared at it for a full three minutes before slowly looking away.

His face remained expressionless, but the fingertips holding the phone suddenly felt icy cold.

"Go to Beijing a day early."

Assistant and driver Li Ke wanted to remind his boss about a very important business reception the day after tomorrow. However, the noticeably tense atmosphere emanating from the back seat made him ultimately reply with:

"Okay, BOSS."

The next morning, Jiang Manman arrived at the studio an hour late.

Last night's banquet was quite noisy, so this morning she chose a high-necked, button-down, traditional Chinese-style shirt. The brocade fabric was comfortable and smooth, and a cluster of silver iris embroidery shone brightly at the hem.

Several employees glanced at her a few more times, and Ayla couldn't help but ask, "Boss, have you changed your style?"

Jiang Manman calmly hummed in agreement: "Let's try a different style and switch up our inspiration."

"The traffic is terrible today, boss. You must be late because of that too," the assistant sighed. "Chen's Real Estate is really something. There are so many places in the capital, why did they choose a hotel not far from our studio? It's caused a lot of small businesses to come here for their events. The traffic must have been jammed until the signing ceremony was over."

Jiang Manman was momentarily stunned.

Traffic was indeed more congested than usual today, but Yan Changye personally drove him there, and his license plate number allowed for a smooth journey. The real reason he was late was that he had gotten up late.

Ayla chimed in, "There's no other way. The Xie family is a top-tier conglomerate in Hong Kong. They rarely cooperated with the mainland before. Now that they're suddenly going to form a business alliance with the Chen family in the capital, everyone wants a piece of the pie. Even if they can't get a piece, it's good to get some of the good fortune."

Jiang Manman gave a soft "Oh": "Who is the Xie family conglomerate from Gangdu?"

Ayla opened her phone, found the financial headlines, and handed them to Jiang Manman: "It says that Xie Yuheng, the head of the Xie family, is coming in person."

(End of this chapter)