Sweet Temptation! The Beauty in President Pei's Palm is Too Alluring

While the man's side was rife with undercurrents, the woman's side was equally turbulent.

Wen Jianian barely touched her chopsticks during the meal, spending most of her time talking, intentionally or unintentionally steer the conversation toward Pei Yanzhou.

"Yanzhou, do you remember the ginkgo tree we planted in the backyard of the old house when we were kids? We promised to visit it every year, but then everyone forgot about it." She smiled at Pei Yanzhou.

Pei Yanzhou was peeling shrimp for Shu Hua when he heard this. Without even looking up, he said indifferently, "I don't remember."

Wen Jiani's smile froze slightly, but she quickly recovered: "That's true, you're so busy with work. But I remember you're exceptionally good at polo, my brother always said that you'd be a sure winner when you're in the same group. This time when I came back to China, seeing how well Xingyao is doing, Yanzhou, you're still as amazing as ever." She steered the conversation towards business, trying to find some common ground.

Pei Yanzhou placed the peeled shrimp meat on Shu Hua's plate, wiped his hands with a wet wipe, and then glanced at Wen Jia: "The company is the result of the team's hard work."

After a few words, Pei Yanzhou's responses were brief and distant, almost killing the conversation.

But Shu Hua still felt uncomfortable.

She could sense the way Wen Jiani looked at Pei Yanzhou; it was definitely not the look one would give an ordinary friend or a brother's friend. It contained admiration, affection, and even a hint of restraint.

What infuriated Shu Hua even more was that no matter how cold Pei Yanzhou's response was, Wen Jiani always seemed to have a way of circling the topic back.

When Wen Jiani brought up one of Pei Yanzhou's "feats" from his youth again, and Pei Yanzhou simply gave a noncommittal "hmm," Shu Hua's jealousy finally boiled over.

She put down her chopsticks, and the smile on her face faded a little.

When Pei Yanzhou tried to serve her more food, she slightly turned away and whispered, "I can do it myself."

Pei Yanzhou wanted to pour her some water, but she pressed down on the cup, saying, "I'm not thirsty."

Pei Yanzhou tried to take her hand, but she immediately pulled it back and placed it on her lap.

Pei Yanzhou's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly. He could clearly sense that the woman beside him was in a bad mood, radiating a low pressure that said, "I'm unhappy."

He turned to look at her and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

Shu Hua ignored him and continued eating with her head down, her cheeks puffed out like an angry little hamster.

Everyone ate the meal with their own thoughts on it.

When leaving, Pei Yanzhou, having not been drinking, did not have the driver come to drive and instead got into the driver's seat himself.

Shu Hua was still holding a grudge. Without even looking at him, she walked quickly, opened the back door of the car, and got in.

Pei Yanzhou followed behind her, feeling a bit of a headache, but also a bit amused. This little temper of hers is quite something.

Pei Yanzhou opened the back door and leaned over to look at the person inside: "Sit in the front."

Shu Hua crossed her arms, not even looking at him: "No. It feels better from behind."

"Are you sure you don't want to go?" Pei Yanzhou raised an eyebrow.

"I said I'm not going, and that means I'm not going." Shu Hua retorted, her tone tinged with a hint of defiance.

Pei Yanzhou didn't say anything more. He leaned in and put his arm under her knees.

Shu Hua was startled: "What are you doing...?"

Before she could finish speaking, he picked her up and carried her horizontally.

"Pei Yanzhou! Put me down!" Shu Hua struggled.

Pei Yanzhou carried her to the passenger side, opened the car door, put her inside, and then bent down to fasten her seatbelt.

The movements were completed in one smooth motion.

After doing all this, he straightened up, looked at her flushed face, and smiled slightly: "Sit still, Mrs. Pei."

Shu Hua was both ashamed and angry, and accused, "Pei Yanzhou, you domineering and tyrannical big bad guy!"

Pei Yanzhou closed the car door, walked around to the driver's seat, and got in. He started the car, glanced at her, and a slight smile played on his lips:

"Be good, baby. Save your energy for when we get home."

Shu Hua glared at him, turned her face to the window, and remained silent.

Pei Yanzhou didn't insist and focused on driving.

Looks like I'll have to give this guy a good "interrogation" tonight, and maybe... smooth things out for this little frizzy bunny.

When I got home.

Aunt Chen hadn't gone to sleep yet. Hearing the commotion, she came out of the nanny's room and saw Shu Hua walking angrily toward the master bedroom, while her husband followed slowly behind, his face not showing any displeasure but rather a hint of...smile.

"Sir, what's wrong with Madam...?" Aunt Chen asked with some concern.

"The child is just throwing a tantrum," Pei Yanzhou smiled. "It's alright. Aunt Chen, you should go back to your room and rest."

Aunt Chen glanced at the closed door to the master bedroom, then at Pei Yanzhou, still feeling uneasy. She whispered, "Madam is still young and gentle. Sir, please be more tolerant and try to appease her. Madam rarely gets truly angry; something must be bothering her. Talk it out calmly, and don't argue."

She was truly worried sick. Her husband was thirty when he finally married such a lovely wife. If she ran away in anger, he would be a bachelor again.

"Yes, I know. Don't worry, Aunt Chen." Pei Yanzhou nodded and walked towards the bedroom.

In the bedroom, Shu Hua was looking for pajamas in the walk-in closet.

Pei Yanzhou walked in and leaned against the door frame, watching her.

Pei Yanzhou walked in, leaned against the door frame of the dressing room, and watched her rummage through a row of pajamas with a slightly annoyed expression. His gaze fell on a certain garment, and he slowly said, "Wear that white one, it looks good."

Shu Hua followed his gaze and saw a white silk slip dress. That dress... was prepared by Pei Yanzhou. It was made of very little fabric, and its design and length were extremely "economical," making it almost the same as not wearing anything at all.

She ignored him and continued taking out her pajamas.

Pei Yanzhou walked over, took the white nightgown from the closet, and handed it to her: "Wear this tonight."

Shu Hua threw the nightgown back into his arms: "Wear it yourself! You pervert!"

Pei Yanzhou smiled.

He put the nightgown back, stretched out his arm, and pulled the still sulking woman into his embrace.

"What's wrong?" He lowered his head, his chin brushing against the top of her head, his voice gentle. "Hmm?"

Shu Hua was held in his arms, enveloped by his familiar scent, which made her tense emotions relax for a moment. But then she remembered the way Wen Jiani looked at him at dinner, and their conversations that she couldn't get into, and the feeling of grievance and jealousy surged up again.

She turned her head away, not letting him see her expression, and said in a muffled voice, "Nothing. Let go of me, I'm going to take a shower."

"Nothing's wrong?" Pei Yanzhou cupped her face in his hands. Under the light, her eyes seemed a little red, and her lips were pressed tightly together, giving her a stubborn yet aggrieved look that made his heart tighten.

"Then why are you so angry? You didn't even eat properly, and you ignored me the whole way. Is it because of Wen Jiani?"

Shu Hua felt embarrassed when he hit the nail on the head. She couldn't very well just say, "I'm jealous. I don't like the way she looks at you. I don't like the things about your past that I don't know about." That would make her seem petty and immature.

She bit her lip and remained silent.

Pei Yanzhou frowned slightly as he watched her start biting herself again. "Don't bite. If you're unhappy, just say it, or," he paused, his eyes darkening slightly, "do it."

Shu Hua's anger had almost subsided, but upon hearing his pointed remark, her temper flared up again. She grabbed his arm that was wrapped around her waist, lowered her head, and gave his strong forearm a light bite!

"Hiss—" Pei Yanzhou gasped, it really hurt a little.

This little rabbit is getting increasingly vicious with its bites.

"Bite me again?" He looked at the clear teeth marks on his arm, raised an eyebrow at her, and asked, "Why?"

"I'll bite you, no reason needed!" Shu Hua glared at him.