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

The man's eyes were too intense, filled with undisguised desire, as if he would devour her at any moment.

Shu Hua was already completely defenseless against him, and now, with him looking at her like that, her mind went blank, and her heart felt both itchy and numb.

Dizzy and following her instincts, she nodded slightly: "Here, take it..."

Before she could finish speaking, her moist, rosy lips, which were slightly pursed due to nervousness, were completely covered by the man's hot breath.

Unlike his usual forceful kisses, this one was exceptionally gentle. His lips first lightly touched hers, lingering and caressing. Then they deepened, patiently guiding her to respond.

Shu Hua's hands were at a loss at her sides, but Pei Yanzhou quickly took them and pulled them up to his shoulders.

He cupped the back of her head with his other hand and gently pulled her into his arms. Shu Hua leaned in and wrapped her arms around his neck, responding awkwardly.

The kiss was so gentle, like cotton candy melting in spring, so tender that it made you want to drown in it.

Shu Hua gradually relaxed, closed her eyes, and wholeheartedly felt his breath.

It wasn't until she felt a slight tightness in her chest that she realized she had forgotten to breathe.

Pei Yanzhou released her at the right moment, his forehead touching hers, his breathing a little erratic: "Breathe, baby."

Shu Hua blushed and took small sips of fresh air.

Before she could recover, Pei Yanzhou said in a hoarse voice, "Open your mouth."

As if bewitched, Shu Hua obediently did as she was told.

The next second, an even deeper kiss landed. He held her lower lip in his mouth, gently sucking on it, a tender yet forceful plunder.

Shu Hua's whole body went limp, and she only managed to stay upright thanks to Pei Yanzhou's arm.

After an unknown amount of time, Pei Yanzhou finally released her.

Their foreheads touched, both of them panting. Shu Hua's cheeks were as red as ripe peaches, her eyes were wet, and her lips were slightly swollen and glistening with moisture from being kissed.

Pei Yanzhou's situation... was clearly worse.

Shu Hua could clearly feel her tense muscles. Her cheeks burned even hotter, and she asked softly, "Are you...are you alright?"

Pei Yanzhou closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and buried his face in the crook of her neck: "Just let me hug you."

Shu Hua dared not move again, obediently said "Oh," and let him hold her like that.

Only the two of them, still panting, remained in the living room, creating an atmosphere that was both alluring and subtle.

Just then, Shu Hua's phone vibrated a few times on the sofa, breaking the ambiguous silence.

She stirred slightly, trying to reach for it, but Pei Yanzhou held her even tighter: "Don't move."

"...The phone rang."

"Never mind it."

"What if something important happens?" Shu Hua protested softly.

Pei Yanzhou reluctantly loosened his grip a little. Shu Hua reached for her phone, unlocked it, and saw a message from Wen Jiani.

[I'm drawing. There's a jewelry gala in Huacheng on Friday night; it's for a brand I endorse.]

Would you like to come over? We can meet up and have a meal together.

"Who?" Pei Yanzhou leaned closer to look.

"Sister Jia Ni," Shu Hua showed him her phone, "you invited me to a jewelry gala on Friday night."

Pei Yanzhou glanced at the message and raised an eyebrow: "When did you two get so close?"

Shu Hua glanced at him and said, "Don't pry into the affairs of beautiful women." She typed a reply on the screen.

Pei Yanzhou: "Shall I take you there that night?"

"No need," Shu Hua shook her head. "I'm taking half a day off Friday afternoon; I still need to get my makeup and hair done."

She paused, noticing Pei Yanzhou's slightly furrowed brows, and added, "But... you can pick me up tonight."

Pei Yanzhou's brows relaxed a little, and he lowered his head to gently peck her lips again: "Okay. I'll come pick you up."

-

On Friday at noon, after getting off work, Shu Hua went to her usual beauty salon for a full-body treatment before returning to her apartment in the city center. The styling team she had booked was already waiting with bags full of tools and gowns.

The dress was chosen last night.

Two hours later, the styling was complete.

Shu Hua stood in front of the full-length mirror, looked at herself in the mirror, and nodded in satisfaction.

Yes, Shu Hua is indeed a fairy...

The gown was a soft beige-gold color, adorned with delicate gold embroidery. The sleeveless halter neck design perfectly hugged her shoulder and neck lines, elegantly revealing her delicate collarbones and smooth shoulders and back. The fitted bodice accentuated her slender waist, while the full, A-line skirt reached just to her knees.

The dress is covered with three-dimensional embroidered patterns of branches and leaves, extending from the neckline to the hem. The edges of the neckline and hem are trimmed with delicate lace.

The stylist styled her long hair into an elegant princess updo, low at the back of her head, with a few wisps of hair framing her face. Her makeup was also gentle and bright.

"Ms. Shu, this dress..." the stylist's assistant asked cautiously, "is it a vintage Chanel haute couture piece? I saw it on display at a museum."

Shu Hua nodded: "Yes, it's from Mom's collection."

The styling team collectively gasped in shock.

Antique haute couture, even museum-quality, and you just casually wear it out like that?

Shu Hua didn't think anything of it. This dress was a gift from her mother for her eighteenth birthday, and she had always liked it, but hadn't had many opportunities to wear it.

Today is perfect.

The banquet was scheduled for 7:30 PM, but celebrities started walking the red carpet and taking photos as early as 6:00 PM. As a high-level VIP of the brand and a guest personally invited by Wen Jiani, Shu Hua naturally received different treatment and entered the venue directly through the backstage passage, avoiding the red carpet segment.

Before entering the venue, she caught a glimpse of Wen Jiani being interviewed in the media area. She was wearing a light-colored dress, her makeup was exquisite, and her smile was appropriate, making her shine under the flashing lights.

Shu Hua didn't disturb them and went to the main venue first.

The banquet was held in the banquet hall of Huacheng's most luxurious hotel. Crystal chandeliers reflected dazzling light, and display cases showcased the high-end jewelry to be exhibited, each piece of which was extremely valuable.

Shu Hua originally intended to browse the jewelry first, but as soon as she entered, she felt several eyes on her.

At first, she didn't pay attention, thinking it was just her imagination. But she soon realized that quite a few people were indeed looking at her.

She looked down at her skirt; it wasn't dirty or damaged.

Little did she know, such a high-fashion event was full of discerning individuals. Anyone in the know could instantly recognize the vintage haute couture she was wearing.

"That's... a Chanel haute couture piece from the 1950s, isn't it?" A fashion magazine editor whispered to his companion not far away. "I've seen the real thing at the Paris Fashion Museum. It was made for a member of European royalty, and there's only one in the world."

"Authentic? Not a replica?"

"It's absolutely genuine. Look at the embroidery; no one can replicate that nowadays."

"Who is this girl? Wearing museum-quality clothing to a business dinner?"

"Who knows, but it's definitely not simple."

Shu Hua felt a little uncomfortable being stared at, so she stopped wandering around and found her own seat.

Her seat was at the first table, right next to Wen Jiani's nameplate.

After sitting down, she took out her phone and sent a message to Pei Yanzhou.

I first took a picture of my favorite piece of jewelry—a diamond necklace with a 30-carat blue diamond as the centerpiece, surrounded by countless smaller diamonds, sparkling brilliantly under the lights. It was priced at 430 million.

She texted Pei Yanzhou: 【I like this, Mr. Pei, would you mind paying?】

She didn't expect him to reply immediately after sending the message; he was probably still busy at that time.

Then, almost a second after she pressed the send button, her phone vibrated.

Pei Yanzhou: [Buy.]

She likes it because it's simple and straightforward.

Shu Hua couldn't help but laugh and typed: 【The boss is so generous! (fist bump emoji)】

Pei Yanzhou quickly replied: 【Money can't buy your favor. Anything money can buy isn't difficult.】

That's what I meant...

Shu Hua couldn't suppress the smile on her lips. She replied, "Then I won't be polite~"

She thought for a moment, then picked out a photo from her phone's album—a photo taken by the photographer after she finished her hair and makeup that day—and sent it to Pei Yanzhou.

Caption: [Here's a beautiful photo of this fairy! Work hard, and remember to pick me up tonight~]