Magnate Tycoon: How Did Simply Enjoying Life Make Me a Male God?

"Oh, you young people in love, always so affectionate."

At the hotel front desk, the curly-haired middle-aged woman smiled broadly at Li Jing and Zhou Li after returning their deposit: "So, how was the breakfast place I recommended?"

"Yes, it was quite delicious."

This time, Zhou Li didn't deny the woman's description of them as a couple. Instead, she nodded sweetly: "It's the first time I've had noodles like that, it was quite interesting."

When they left in the morning, Zhou Li had asked the woman about local breakfast spots, and following her recommendation, they indeed found a nice place.

"As long as you liked it, I'm happy."

As she spoke, the curly-haired woman suddenly seemed to remember something and hurriedly turned around to retrieve a small glass jar from the cabinet: "Oh, hold on, hold on, I find you two quite pleasing. I have a jar of homemade sauce, goes great as a dip, and I'll give it to you."

"This?"

Zhou Li was a bit stunned and quickly waved her hand: "No need, no need."

"It's fine, young lady, you take it."

Though the curly-haired woman had intentionally raised the price the night before, seeming a bit money-oriented, today she was exceptionally hospitable and straightforward in her treatment of others.

After stuffing the homemade sauce jar into Zhou Li's hands, the woman smiled widely: "This is homemade; you won't find it elsewhere. Our meeting must be fate, so come visit us again when you have the chance."

Overwhelmed by her kindness, Zhou Li had no choice but to accept the homemade sauce jar, then gently thanked her: "Thank you, big sister."

"Oh dear, calling me big sister—I should be the same age as your parents."

Being affectionately called big sister by Zhou Li delighted the middle-aged woman greatly, making her appear even more cheerful and lively. She then proactively helped Li Jing and Zhou Li move their luggage to the car.

"Oh my, young man, your car's quite high-end, it must be worth at least several hundred thousand."

After loading the luggage onto the car, the curly-haired woman realized Li Jing's car was rather special, expressing surprise and curiosity.

"Pretty much, just for commuting."

Li Jing smiled, not elaborating much on his sports car. Once both were seated, they bid farewell and drove off.

Watching the sports car vanish, the middle-aged woman tucked her hands into her sleeves, breathed out some white vapor, and mused to herself: "No wonder everyone yearns for the big city; see, it really nurtures people well. Youngsters from there are all as cute as porcelain dolls, tsk tsk."

...

Back on the highway, the road was already clear.

Speeding on the highway, Li Jing finally experienced the powerful force and speed of his sports car.

This journey felt entirely different from the previous one.

Although it was just a night passed, not only had they both become more spirited, but their relationship also subtly transformed.

Li Jing might not seem much changed, but Zhou Li appeared much more at ease and acted even more intimately with Li Jing.

Throughout the journey, Zhou Li proactively prepared fruit and snacks, gently offering them to Li Jing, much like a considerate girlfriend in the throes of romance.

Under her thoughtful care, Li Jing drove energetically, devoid of the usual fatigue associated with long drives.

Occasionally joking around with Zhou Li added more enjoyment to the return journey.

However, Li Jing noticed that Zhou Li was as diligent at work as before.

Even though she had taken leave to return home early for the New Year, she received three or four work calls in the car.

Each call was addressed with great seriousness, she even took out pen and paper to jot notes.

He recalled when he'd invited her for dinner in Linshui, she behaved similarly.

After hanging up, noticing Li Jing seemed to want to say something, Zhou Li proactively explained: "Since I'm acting section chief now, many things require my oversight and review.

So, although I've taken leave, work calls still have to be handled; it's difficult to completely separate work from life."

Li Jing nodded, indicating understanding.

Though many believe civil service jobs are leisurely, that's already become a thing of the past. Most young people newly entering such jobs often bear heavy tasks and work pressure.

It appeared that Zhou Li, though reserved and shy, had excellent stress endurance and work capabilities. At least from her telephone communications earlier, it was clear she was organized and competent, no wonder she garnered approval and favor from leadership.

As the car sped along the highway, the scenery outside the window flashed by as if a slideshow.

From the dawn's first light with its warm orange hue filling the entire cabin, to the noon sun climbing high and the hot rays shining through the glass onto their bodies, and finally to the sunset painting the sky in vibrant orange-red hues.

The day's time quietly slipped away with the relentless friction between the tires and highway surface.

Li Jing's eyes focused on the road ahead, his body lightly swaying with the vehicle's movements, seemingly merging with the high-speed journey.

Zhou Li realized that night had unknowingly fallen outside the window. She glanced down at the map on her phone and noticed they were getting closer to their destination.

Although today's highway wasn't as seriously jammed as yesterday, there were still many slow-moving sections, causing them to only enter their hometown area by eight in the evening.

As she was about to return home, Zhou Li, who had been speaking less due to fatigue, glanced at Li Jing, who was driving beside her. She gradually felt a bit reluctant, trying to start a conversation to extend the time spent with him.

But they had talked about most of the topics during the day, and Zhou Li couldn't find any suitable or interesting content to capture his attention.

Suddenly, as if she thought of something, her cheeks blushed slightly. She hesitated for a moment, then secretly glanced at his lower body and whispered, "Li Jing, do you guys... usually feel hard there?"

"Very hard?"

Li Jing, feeling a bit drowsy, was puzzled by her words and asked, "Where?"

"Just there..."

Zhou Li awkwardly interlaced her fingers and tried to explain, "Your lower body, I accidentally touched it this morning..."

Understanding what she meant, Li Jing was momentarily stunned, his eyes twitched slightly, and he asked back, "Was I very hard this morning?"

"Mm."

Hearing Zhou Li's answer, Li Jing felt embarrassed, rubbed his nose, and then explained, "It can't stay hard all the time, otherwise it would be really uncomfortable."

Zhou Li was curious, "Then why was it like that this morning?"

If any other woman had said these words, Li Jing would either think she was pretending, or she was trying to tease him.

But with Zhou Li, Li Jing knew she genuinely didn't know about these things.

He coughed lightly a few times, thought for a moment, and then gave what he believed was a suitable answer, "Well, usually it's because you see someone you like, hormones react, so there'll be changes."

"Because you meet someone you like?"

Zhou Li never thought it would be for this reason. She assumed it was because Li Jing needed to pee, so hearing this answer, she was momentarily stunned, then blinked and felt an inexplicable touch of joy in her heart.

"So it happened because of me... that it changed?"

Hearing Zhou Li's innocent and expectant question, Li Jing could only respond with a dry laugh, "You could say that."

"So that's how it is..."

Zhou Li, her face flushed, couldn't help but steal another glance at his pants and explained, "I don't understand these things. I usually avoid knowing them, so I didn't know..."

"It's okay, once you've experienced such a thing, you'll know all about it."

"Experienced once..."

Hearing this, Zhou Li wasn't sure what she thought of, her face turned bright red, spreading from her cheeks to her ears.

Seeing this, Li Jing quickly added, "Don't misunderstand, I didn't mean for the two of us to do that..."

"It's alright, I know."

Zhou Li nodded slightly, and didn't speak further.

Li Jing, seeing Zhou Li's bowed head through the rearview mirror, felt a stir in his emotions and decided not to continue the topic.

It wasn't until twenty minutes later, as they were about to reach Zhou Li's house, that Li Jing finally broke the silence and reminded her, "According to the map, your house is just ahead, right?"

"Ah, are we there already?"

Perhaps because of her earlier scattered thoughts, Zhou Li had lost track of time.

When she raised her head and saw the familiar street scenes and buildings outside the window, she suddenly panicked, "Wait, wait, don't get too close to my house."

Hearing this, Li Jing hit the brakes, slowed down, and pulled over to the side, asking curiously, "What's up, do you have somewhere else to go?"

"No, it's just..."

Zhou Li's ears turned crimson, and even her neck was dyed red.

After confirming Li Jing had parked the car, her expression changed, and suddenly she turned and hugged Li Jing tightly, closing her eyes and kissing him directly.

"Mm?"

Li Jing was startled, but feeling her passion, he understood this might be Zhou Li summoning up long-held courage. He couldn't help but raise his arms to hold her tightly as he kissed her back.

Feeling the moisture between their lips, Zhou Li shed her reservations, completely letting go of herself, tightly embracing him.

In the night, a flower within the depths of a girl's heart was blooming like a flame.