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

As Wen Jiani listened, tears streamed down her face without warning. One drop, then two, landed on the document cover.

"Lu Lu..." she choked back tears, the emotions she had suppressed all night finally bursting forth, "Tell me... am I really not good enough? I've waited for him for so many years, liked him for so long, how come he can't feel it at all?"

She looked up, her face streaked with tears: "Back then, I was so timid. Even if I wanted to see him, I had to follow behind my brother. I didn't dare look him in the eye, I didn't dare talk to him. I thought he would always be like that, like that with any woman... But I never expected him to change."

"His tenderness and affection were things I never dared to hope for. But now, another woman has obtained them so easily. I'm so heartbroken..."

Lu Lu hugged her tenderly: "Don't think of yourself like that. You're so outstanding, he might just not see you right now. Besides, what kind of man can't you have? He's already married, it just means you two aren't meant to be."

"But I don't want anyone else..." Wen Jiani shook her head, crying. "I only want him... I've loved him for sixteen years, how could I let go so easily? How could I possibly let go..."

Lu Lu was speechless and could only hug her tightly.

When it comes to matters of the heart, things are always the most helpless. Some people are destined to be unattainable in our lives, impossible to let go of, yet we are forced to let go.

……

Meanwhile, in that large penthouse in the city center.

The bathroom door was pushed open, and Pei Yanzhou came out carrying Shu Hua.

Shu Hua was as limp as a puddle of water, her cheeks flushed with an alluring blush from the steam and the exercise she had just done, her long eyelashes drooping wetly, her lips slightly swollen, her eyes closed, looking utterly exhausted.

She was placed on the bed, and as soon as she touched the soft mattress, she immediately pulled the blanket over herself, wrapped herself up in it, and rolled to the other side of the bed.

Pei Yanzhou chuckled as he looked at her sulking expression.

He lay down on the bed and reached out to pull her to him.

Shu Hua felt him approaching, so she moved closer to the bed and wrapped herself even tighter in the blanket.

"Come here a little." Pei Yanzhou patted her back.

Shu Hua ignored him and continued to pretend to be asleep.

Although she was physically exhausted, the slight annoyance and resentment in her heart hadn't completely dissipated. This man... he's so mean! He always "bullies" her in such a "domineering" way! He has absolutely no sense of chivalry!

Helpless, Pei Yanzhou leaned in and tried to pull her into his arms. But as soon as his hand touched her waist, she slapped it away.

"I'm sleepy..." Shu Hua's voice was muffled under the covers, still carrying a slight tremor.

Pei Yanzhou sensed something was wrong, so he immediately picked her up, blanket and all, and pulled her into his arms.

Shu Hua turned her back to him and refused to turn around.

"Are you still angry?" Pei Yanzhou whispered in her ear.

Shu Hua sniffed and remained silent.

Pei Yanzhou felt her shoulders trembling slightly and felt a pang of heartache. He released her, moved to face her, and cupped her face in his hands.

The person in my arms had red eyes, with undried tears still clinging to their eyelashes.

"I'm sorry," Pei Yanzhou's voice softened, "I apologize for what happened earlier."

Shu Hua snorted, her voice soft and lacking any real threat: "Who needs your apology... I'm going to sleep, don't touch me..."

He clearly hasn't calmed down yet.

Pei Yanzhou knew that if she didn't make things clear, she wouldn't be able to sleep well tonight.

He thought for a moment and then explained, "Wen Jianian is Wen Che's younger sister—or more accurately, the Wen family's adopted daughter. Wen Che is my friend; we practically grew up together. Ji Zexu and Zhou Jingqian also know him."

Shu Hua listened quietly without saying a word.

"So, naturally, I know Wen Jiani," Pei Yanzhou continued. "But when we met before, Wen Jiani always came with Wen Che. I've never had much contact with her, nor have I ever had any feelings for her."

He paused, looking into Shu Hua's eyes: "I only learned tonight from when you mentioned her that she returned to China and signed with Xingyao. Although Xingyao is a company under the Pei Group, its operations are handled by a professional team. Such trivial matters as artist signings wouldn't be reported to me. I also don't have the energy to keep track of which artist a film and television company has signed."

After he finished speaking, he looked down at Shu Hua's expression.

Shu Hua's anger had actually subsided considerably by the time he explained. She hadn't really suspected Pei Yanzhou and Wen Jiani of having an affair; it was just that the jealousy and frustration made her uncomfortable.

She bit her lip and asked softly, "So...do you like her?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than Pei Yanzhou lightly tapped her forehead.

"Fool." His voice held a helpless laugh. "Do you really think that's possible?"

Shu Hua covered her forehead and glared at him: "How would I know? I'm not a mind reader, how would I know who you like and who you don't like..."

"I don't like anyone else," Pei Yanzhou said earnestly, cupping her face in his hands, "I only like you. I like you, Shu Hua."

Shu Hua's face flushed red.

She looked into Pei Yanzhou's deep eyes, where her reflection was clearly seen. She could sense that he was telling the truth.

The last bit of unhappiness in my heart vanished.

She lowered her head shyly and whispered "Oh".

Pei Yanzhou's heart melted at her shy expression. He lowered his head and kissed her forehead: "Now do you know how I feel, Hua'er?"

Shu Hua buried her face in his chest and nodded gently.

"I'm sorry... Pei Yanzhou," she said sullenly.

"Sorry for what?"

"Just now... I didn't mean to bite you that hard..." Shu Hua's voice came muffled from his arms, tinged with regret and heartache. "Does it still hurt? I apologize..."

"It's alright, Hua'er." Pei Yanzhou tightened his arms, his voice gentle. "It's a minor issue, it won't hurt. But..."

He paused, then teased her deliberately, "Don't bite so hard next time. What if you really hurt your husband? Hmm?"

Shu Hua looked up at him with bright eyes and blurted out, "If you bite it, just replace it."

She regretted it as soon as the words left her mouth.

Sure enough, Pei Yanzhou's eyes instantly turned dangerous: "You can try."

Shu Hua immediately backed down, hugging his neck in a pleading manner and planting a quick kiss on his cheek: "Just kidding! I won't trade!"

She's not stupid! This is the best of the best—beautiful, rich, with a great figure, you couldn't find one like her even with a lantern.

Pei Yanzhou was amused by her and lowered his head to kiss her cheek: "Go to sleep, I won't tease you anymore."

Shu Hua was indeed very sleepy. She found a comfortable position in his arms, closed her eyes, and mumbled softly, "It's good that you know..."