The Tycoon Inheritance

"Yo! Did you do that?"

Su Lian nudged Chen Kai to get an answer after their fit of laughter. They were in a daze looking at the Chu Family trying to get a reason for denial out of Feng Liu.

"She's not on my lineup. Plus, I don't practice the Mind Arts on innocent people," he answered subconsciously.

"Mind Arts?"

"Huh?" Her mention of those words brought him out of his focus on the clichéd drama. Turning to look at her, her bright eyes were literally shouting, 'Tell me! Tell me!'

He softly chuckled and kissed the tip of her nose. "I will tell you more in the future. The spells I did downstairs were considered basic from the Mind Arts Scriptures – coercion and the amplification of emotions."

His voice gradually lowered. Raising his hand with his palm upwards, one of the paper-man talismans floated towards his hand and stood in a life-like posture.

For the second time, Su Lian witnessed him speaking without sound. The words visibly spilled from his lips and the golden characters enveloped the talisman.

"Watch."

He gestured to the screen with Chu Han blankly staring at the composed Feng Liu and the aggrieved Chu Jia Li. The parents in the back looked like they were about to face a crisis. How exciting.

"There's more to see."

**********

Chu Han alone can see that word in bold letters colored in red in his eyes.

REJECTED!

He planned everything perfectly and she said no with no hesitation, not even a flash of apprehension. His feelings meant nothing to her, their entire relationship was a joke.

His body became hotter from all the ridiculing and sympathetic stares from everyone around him. He made such a fanfare leading up to this proposal only to be rejected.

All the pressure his parents pushed on him for this engagement, paired with the humiliation and anger from the current scene seemed to ball up in one big knot in his chest.

It was suffocating to keep in all of those negative emotions. His mind became hot just thinking about it all. His thoughts became wilder by the second.

'How can she do this to me ?!'

'Is she looking down on me?'

'I look like a fool in front of everyone. This is all her fault!'

'How dare she put me in a position like this!'

'There must be someone else. Why would she reject me if it wasn't another man by her side?'

'A fucking toy! That's how she sees me. A TOY!'

Chu Han's thoughts moved from anger to blame. He ignored the reason why he proposed to the girlfriend he had for less than a year and placed idiotic blame on her. His unreasonable thinking was spurred on by Chen Kai's Amplification Spell and his sister's pitiful pleading to Feng Liu.

"Sister Liu. Forgive my brother for his hasty actions. Maybe he's a bit muddleheaded wanting to provide a future for the both of you that he proposed so soon. He loves you very much." Chu Jia Li's voice was loud enough to reach a lot of ears.

Ji XinYi felt the atmosphere change.

Instead of pity for her son and praise for her daughter, she heard the whispers of understanding for Feng Liu. She didn't expect this docile girl to reject her son so coldly.

She began thinking the same as her cheap son without the help of Chen Kai's intervention.

Chu Yang said nothing.

His face was already stiff from embarrassment.

Didn't he brag about the love between his son and that girl Liu?! Wasn't this supposed to be a joyous moment? Why did that girl ruin everything?!

Emotions heightened, and Chu Han finally spoke.

When he did, it wasn't the words of a rejected man.

"Heh~ So you captured the moment to dump and humiliate me, huh? I never expected you to be such a bitch, Feng. Liu. Why wait till now? Did you get bored of me or did the other toy get tired of waiting on the sidelines? Who would have thought that such a quiet girl could be so disgustedly shameless?

Is this the real face of this precious Official's daughter?"

The ridicule and disdain that coated his words were clear.

The phones were still recording. They captured every expression and every word Chu Han portrayed. His mouth was unfiltered!

He spoke accusing Feng Liu of being unfaithful while boosting himself on a golden pedestal. The ladies who heard his disgusting and falsified words quickly removed the veil of humble character they placed on him. The men were indifferent to it all, they were only there for a good show. It didn't matter to them.

Ji Xin Yi staggered forward to silence her son placing a confused look on her face. She knew this son of hers, she could only play dumb to save face.

All the time Chu Han had been berating Feng Liu as his face turned red, she stood unbothered listening to his every word. When she heard his claims of her having another man, she raised a shapely brow signifying her amusement as she listened.

The ladies wondered why she wasn't defending herself. They were an inkling close to believing Chu Han's nonsense.

Ji Xin Yi reached the couple and placed her arm around her son, squeezing his shoulder to signal to him to shut his trap before things got worse.

A silent woman is an angry woman but her son doesn't know this.

Chu Han ignored his mother. and sneered at Feng Liu. "Why aren't you saying something? Your golden silence is proof that everything I said is true. I dodged a bullet with you."

"Are you done?" Her smooth, gentle voice was a balm to guests' ears. The enthusiastic recorders turned their phones to the delicate beauty that showed no anger from the moment Chu Han began to berate her.

"Xiao Liu. Forgive, Little Han. His words were harsh because of his aching heart. He loves you dearly. He's just confused." Ji Xin Yi gave the same excuse as Chu Jia Li.

Like mother, like daughter.

"Your words are identical to your daughter's. You say Chu Han is confused yet he spoke so clearly and loudly I may add. If I wasn't looking at him, I would have thought it was a village shrew making up stories as he goes along. I didn't expect him to have such low expectations of me.

Don't you think my rejection of him is now justifiable or would you like me to say the real reason why I did that?" Feng Liu spoke unhurriedly and on her lips, a mocking smile was planted there.

Ji XinYi was going to give a passive answer sensing something off with the girl but her dear son couldn't hold back.

"Yes, your majesty! Tell me why you give up something any woman would like to experience," he said arrogantly.

Feng Liu scoffed at his words. 'There it is! The play is at its end!' She was patiently waiting for him and his family to show their true colors. Their act has been quite entertaining for her.

"Don't think so highly of yourself, Chu Han. You may be a good prospect for most but not for some. I would admit that there are a few suitors on my side but they have been patiently waiting for you to mess up…. And you did. Congratulations!"

Chu Han's face became unsightly. When the crowd heard Feng Liu's words, those who had little composure laughed behind their hands and gave him mocking looks.

Unfolding her slender arms from her waist, she slowly stepped towards Chu Han and gave his mother and sister a quick glance. The two women were perceptive. From one look, they knew something was up. Ji Xin Yi was about to interrupt but Feng Liu spoke before she did.

"If you're acting, then you should do so well. Meeting me was fate that couldn't change and you held onto it good. Your down-to-earth façade was cute, not the first I've experienced but it was refreshing coming from an upstart. Since you wanted to play, I played too. It was fun seeing your passive-aggressive side that covered your unreasonable arrogance.

The sweet words you spoke so you can get help from my parents. The 'suggestions' in choosing good places to have fun. Oh, and the subtle hints of things you wish to have. Your methods are good but basic…."

Chu Han's smug expression froze then crumbled like aged concrete when his previous actions were revealed. When he learned of Feng Liu's background, he was highly surprised. The family was just stepping into the big leagues and here came the daughter of an influential politician. Their Chu family's luck was in abundance.

Selling Chen Kai to Madam Huo was minor compared to gaining the Feng family's approval. Now that it's revealed that she knew of their concealed plan, how can they turn things around?

"… Ah~ I like that look!"

Gone was the docile girlfriend who would pamper him; in front of him was the type of woman he hated.

Domineering-arrogant-self awarded.

Feng Liu was two meters away from him and could see every trace of emotions flashing through his eyes. Her giddy smile slowly dissipated, and her entire demeanor changed from frivolous and playful to chilling.

"… I could have looked past those things and countered your requests but who knew that a bit of attention and money can make you so bold. Did you think even though you didn't succeed with her that I wouldn't know? How can you be so clichéd – hooking up with one of my friends?

You really should rethink who deserves the title scum." Her words were slow and chilling, piercing Chu Han's mind with every syllable. He thought the girl would keep her mouth shut but he underestimated a woman's loyalty.

"W- What are you talking about? Stop making up stories to cleanse yourself!"

She scoffed at the indignant and self-righteous reply. The energy she had on this fool was limited. Feng Liu didn't bother to respond to his statement, she walked past him and patted his shoulder, "Good luck in your endeavors!"

Under the eyes of everyone, she made her exit leaving the entire banquet hall in an awkward atmosphere.

Behind the fence-sitters, Madam Huo had a mocking smile on her lips as she listened to them change their tongues about the Chu family.

'I wonder if my 'investment will fall through.'

~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Do you remember that basketball season when our school finally got some recognition? After years, we made it to the finals. It's a pity we didn't make it in senior year. That team was trash."

"It's because the golden goose wasn't on the basketball team."

"…Wha-… Golden goose… Oh you mean Chen Kai!"

"Tsk! Of course, I mean Chen Kai. He may be a bastard but he has his good sides. He brought glory to the school more than once."

"Sigh. It's a pity he had that stigma."

".. Why is it a pity? He didn't ask to lose both parents and be raised by that family…"

"This is new. Someone is actually speaking up for him."

"Chen Kai had his own fans back in school. They were the more low-key ones."

"Aiya! We all know the truth behind his bad school life. Someone is eternally jealous of him and has been looking for ways to drag him down. Look! They're this old and still hold a one-sided grudge."

"Pfft! Heh~ We all know who's that someone."

"Ah, don't look now, that 'someone' is becoming the double of a drunken monkey."

The few who were talking amongst themselves across the room turned in reflex to the spot where Tang Yue sat.

The man was participating in his own drinking competition. Whenever Chen Kai's name was uttered or a specific event had high praises, he would knock back a glass of wine or a strong drink he ordered.

He was like a lone soul at his table, cursing under his breath with his well-kept appearance disappearing by the minute. He was trying to figure out why his petty tricks no longer work on Chen Kai. The only way to knock him down to the level he wants to see him at is the last plan he made. Everything is ready but the main character isn't here.

"Fuck!"

How was he going to get that bastard in that room?!

Raising his arm, he snapped his finger at the passing waiter and grabbed two glasses of wine. One by one he downed them without a thought.

"It's best if I go up and explain everything," he murmured with a blank stare for a brief moment.

Mu Zui who was running around for the entire night, came to Tang Yue's side for a quick rest. She couldn't understand how a professional team could make so many low-level mistakes in the span of two hours. This was an insult to her track record for being meticulous.

"Don't you think you've had enough?" she complained after seeing his state.

Tang Yue didn't answer, he gave her a quick glance and continued to brood. Mu Zui sneered at his attitude. It was clear that his night wasn't going well. This guy loves to have everything under his thumb. It was a bit refreshing to see this arrogant rich kid be defeated.

"I can't get through to Chen Kai via WeChat or normal calls. Just give up."

At the mention of the name, Tang Yue's face contorted in anger; he shouted at the waiter and grabbed more than two glasses of wine.

"Whatever."

The impulse to drink whenever he heard that name was becoming stronger. His anger was like a wildfire in his heart. If he can get rid of that bastard he would be blessed for life.

Being compared to that poor wretch by his own father became a thorn in his heart. His entire high school career the comparison between him and Chen Kai didn't stop. It continued when the College Entrance Exams scores were announced and the choice of colleges. Even presently, though he took over one of the businesses and successfully graduated, that bastard's name was still in his old man's mouth.

'I wonder what he will say if the golden benchmark he keeps praising suddenly becomes tainted.'

Mu Zui didn't notice the dark look on his face. She was going through her own bouts of silent fury. The news of the gift bags being delayed was her breaking point.

Weren't these things supposed to be delivered before the reunion started?

How is this possible? Why is everything going wrong? Aren't these people professionals?

First was the missing video file; the mix-up in the kitchens with the desserts came next; the waiters went missing for a while delaying the delivery of meals; the audio messed up; some décor fell and last but not least the professional photographer she hired – canceled on the last minute.

What is this? – A series of Unfortunate Events?!

"WHO THE FUCK IS MOCKING ME!"

*******

The person who is mocking her: " Why are they so weak-minded?"

Su Lian: "…"

System: [….. Host… -_-….]

Standing in front of the large screens with his arms folded across his chest, he looked at each main character with much amusement in his eyes.

As an onlooker, Su Lian can see that cruel smirk playing on his lips; that smirk enhanced Chen Kai's 'handsome rogue' image. This was the first time she was witnessing this side of him. She joined him and watched those who wanted to harm him.

Chu Han was in a corner wallowing in despair as he drank.

Chu Jia Li was cursing at her brother's incompetence, comparing him to her current hubby, and was annoyed with her mother's complaints.

Chu Yang was trying to salvage the little connections he had with the invited guests. His family's image was stained by a young lady of a prominent family. How can he clear up the night's embarrassment with a few words?

In the other Banquet Hall….

Mu Zui became a nitpicking shrew. She was cursing the staff and blaming them for ruining her plans for the perfect reunion. She even went as far as taking over their jobs in serving and preparation.

Tang Yue was the highlight of the banquet hall. He was piss-drunk. He took to the stage and became a one-man show. He revealed secrets about his friends, the crushes he had on female classmates, embarrassing moments of certain people, and the main topic – his hate for Chen Kai and the reason behind it.

It was a night to remember at both banquet halls.

All of this chaos was created by one man. With a whisper of a few words, he played with their weakness and brought out these confounded scenes. This was a side of Chen Kai she never thought of seeing. This fantasy-like version of his dark side was refreshing and turned her worldviews upside-down.

He was meticulous and ruthless when it came to dealing with those who offended him. His means weren't bloody; he destroyed what humans treasured most – their dignity.

"Oh! The main plot is about to begin…"

Madam Huo was on the move. She left the banquet hall and was escorted to the suite she booked by her companion.

Chen Kai created two more talismans and copied them onto the main talisman of Madam Huo. These two attached themselves to the male companion and to the security camera outside the suite.

They watched on as the young man served Madam Huo obediently. He did everything for her. At the end of it all, he was presently kneeling by her side, serving her a glass of wine as they spoke.

"Is this considered BDSM? Is she a dominatrix?" Su Lian asked. It was fascinating seeing such a grown man being obedient as a chained slave.

"I dunno. Maybe it's a fetish like 'wanting to be a fierce madam'" Chen Kai was also curious about this interaction. He may have lived more than three lives but there are some things he ignored over those lifetimes.

******

N.B. Scenes rated 16+ are included!

In the business suite, Madam Huo sent two texts and then threw her phone on the coffee table.

"Get ready."

"Yes, mistress."

Both Chu Han and Tang Yue's phones alerted them of a message.

Only Chu Han was sober enough to understand the text. He and Tang Yue had to make up for their losses. Chen Kai wasn't there for them to throw at Madam Huo, they had to think of something.

"..Tch! Look at you, more focused on some bitch's text than thinking of a way to help Daddy." Chu Jia Li was complaining once again and it was annoying the shit out of her brother.

"Go get your golden boy Tang Yue. Tell him it's time. I will wait for him at the elevator," Chu Han only gave her instructions and left her standing like a wooden pole in the corner of the hall.

After a few seconds of regaining her composure, she hastily made her way to the next banquet hall, cursing under her breath in every step. Her mind was on how her reputation amongst her new friends would be affected. The only one she can hold on to is her rich boyfriend, Tang Yue.

"Send him home or else they will all kill him before he leaves this place."

The disgruntled voice shook her anger. It was then Chu Jia Li realized she was closer to the hall than she thought.

What caught her eye was the group of three young men and a woman standing a few steps away from them.

"Why the fuck do we have to do this? He isn't our friend," one of the men cursed.

"Friend or nemesis, just get him the fuck out of here. This whole reunion has turned into shit. If he talks again blood will shed," the woman spoke sharply at the three then made her exit.

Chu Jia Li wasn't interested in that little discussion until the young man in the middle got out of his stupor and pushed the other two away. The man tried to regain some poise but only looked like a fool pretending to be sane. He stood with his head held high and what was supposed to be a sneer on his lips turned out to be a drunken grin.

"Bunch of worms … sticking to me… move out!"

The man stepped forward but his balance was off.

"Yue!!" Chu Jia Li sprung forth and braced him with her tiny body and minuscule strength. "What happened to you? Who got you so drunk?" Her questions were sharp and the last one was aimed at the two men.

Their expressions were ugly when they saw the accusatory look from her. It was bad enough that the piss pot in her arms cursed them for half the night, but it's certainly unacceptable to be pinned with something they never did. Especially from the pampered princess.

"Look here, you third-rate princess. No one placed a glass in your shitty boyfriend's hands. He fucked himself up the entire night and earned a lot of bad karma in that space of time. The only reason why he survived a salad fork from puncturing his eye is because of us. So take your discarded goods and leave."

The two men left her struggling with the bumbling Tang Yue. With aching shoulders and trembling ankles in her thin high heels, she was once again dumbfounded for the umpteenth time that night.

She must have killed an ant and it affected her luck.

"Brother is waiting for you. Let's go." She gritted her teeth and led him back to the elevators.

Tang Yue in his stupor saw the elevators and gave Chu Jia Li a sloppy grin. "You're not a prissy bitch I thought you to be. Heh~ I didn't expect you to book a room here."

"How Dare You!!" Chu Jia Li shoved him away, embarrassed by his crude words. This was what he thought of her?

"Hmmm? Why are you acting this way? Let's go." He reached for her hand unsteadily, wanting to lead her away. He got hold of her in her moment of shock; on unsteady feet, he pulled her harshly towards his body. Everything was wobbly in his eyes but his thinking was a bit muddled, better than most highly drunk people.

Weird.

"Tang Yue! Let go of me! Stop it!" Her cries were loud but were ignored by him.

A few wanderers looked on curiously not knowing if to intervene or not.

The man was intoxicated but a bit lucid.

The woman seemed to know him and sounded angry at him.

A lover's spat?

They can't be strangers, right?

Plus what can a drunk man do to her, the most he will pass out before he can do anything.

The thoughts of onlookers can always surprise anyone.

Chu Han heard the commotion and opened his eyes from his momentary rest. Turning his head towards the noise as he leaned against the wall, he saw his sister and her man fighting in public.

"Sigh~ And I was an embarrassment?" he muttered. His alcohol intake was good, presently he only had a slight buzz and could walk and think steadily.

Walking towards them, he tapped Tang Yue's shoulder and got him to release his sister. "You two are causing a scene," he said through gritted teeth.

Tang Yue recognized Chu Han. The quick look to the elevator reminded him of what they had planned. He frowned. 'Is it normal to have clear thinking while drunk? Whatever.'

He ignored Chu Jia Li and allowed Chu Han to help him into the elevator.

Once again, the Chu family's young miss was abandoned and left in a state of confusion.

This was not an ideal night for her.

In the elevator heading up, Tang Yue and Chu Han were lost in their own worlds.

The former was trying not to bring back up his meal and the latter was trying to think of excuses to give Madam Huo.

Two different thinking paths.

"Do you have a way to find Chen Kai?" Chu Han asked solemnly.

"… huh? Oh. Not really."

Chu Han: "…" The fuck!

"Can't you do it? Where the hell can he go besides that old couple or a rat-infested hotel," Tang Yue added listlessly.

They reached the designated floor and sauntered to the business suite. Two crisp knocks sounded in the hallway. It took a few seconds for it to be answered.

A young man clad in a plain white button-up shirt and black formal pants welcomed them in. The two had no special thoughts of wanting to know who this man was. They eyed him closely, knowing he was Madam Huo's current toy.

"Sit."

The two sat on opposing sides. The two sofas were parallel to each other while a single-seat armchair anchored the enclosed décor at the top.

Madam Huo occupied this seat signifying her position amongst them. There was no sense of decorum. Her body was wrapped in a light blue silk robe tied tightly at her waist but seductively loose at her cleavage. Her long smooth legs were crossed at the knees, revealing her creamy thighs and leaving much to the imagination.

There was no coy behavior, she was bold with her actions and was pleased to see the reactions from these two handsome young men.

The entire atmosphere of the room shifted between ambiguous and strangely quiet. It was uncomfortable.

"Care to explain why your end of our deal isn't complete."

Displeasure! She finally spoke with the expected attitude.

They can hear it in her voice. Who wouldn't? They claimed that things would go smoothly but they didn't.

Chu Han and Tang Yue didn't speak. Both of them had a hand in the plan to strip Chen Kai of his dignity but now they were at a loss.

Tang Yue grabbed the fruit wine that was served and downed it quickly, not wanting to answer the woman. Heck, he couldn't! He considered himself a bystander even if it was he who created the structure of this plan.

The one who benefited most was the one in the opposite seat.

"Human nature is unpredictable. He left before we can reel him in," Chu Han explained.

Madam Huo propped her chin on her closed fist, exposing the curvature of her graceful neck. The arrogance in her eyes was clear as she silently mocked them. At the same time, her subtle movements were stained with seduction.

Both men swallowed and chased away their inappropriate thoughts.

What young man never had sexual fantasies of mature beauties? Even those who ate meat for a few years still have such fantasies.

"Unpredictable? I believe it was your mother who said that he's a weak-minded fool who only has his looks to survive. I didn't request much but I did pay a lot. Do you think any other man who I fancied is worth 20 Million Yuan? Not even you two are worth that much. The little lamb you all claim to have trapped slipped away.

Who's going to compensate me the 10 Million I invested."

Not worth 20 Million?

Wasn't that crushing their self-esteem?

Weren't they in better positions than that bitch? The heck!

Tang Yue tugged at his collar feeling uncomfortable and angry at the same time. His father comparing them was enough to break his psyche now this cougar is doing the same. 'Blind! They are all blind!' he shouted inwardly. His jealousy burned into rage but he forced himself to stay calm.

Subconsciously he ditched his jacket and loosened his tie further.

Madam Huo glanced his way and frowned at his behavior. She turned to Chu Han who should be talking about numbers at the moment.

"Can you speak for your family or should I contact your father?" she asked coldly.

"NO! …. I mean no, there's no need to contact my father. He's already busy with lots of things."

It was Chu Han's turn to feel uncomfortable. At the mention of his father, he began to panic. He doesn't know of this 20 Million Deal. He was sure his father thought Madam Huo's appearance at his party was due to her giving mother some face. He also can't tell his mother what happened because the 10 Million is already used up for savings and investments for him and his sister.

The remaining 10 Million was for their father to boost his company.

What can he do? What SHOULD he do? This is troublesome! That damn Chen Kai! Why was he so different now? He's supposed to sit and take the insults rained down on him as he fulfills his obligation to his class reunion.

Tang Yue should have been enough to restrain him.

"We... We can find him for you. I'm sure he hasn't left town yet….." Chu Han tried to think of excuses but fumbled all the way.

"If anyone hears the words you are saying, they may think I'm a bandit queen kidnapping young men off the streets. Is it that the Chu Family thinks they are big enough to scam me?"

Cold, dark eyes pinned him on the spot, he had no eloquent words to say. Hurriedly, he reached for his glass of wine and downed it one gulp. The chilled liquid refreshed him to answer steadily.

"Never. We don't dare. Madam Huo, this is our problem. Let's settle things between us. Is it that you're still interested in him? We can figure out where he will be….."

The amiable smile was still on his face but he couldn't hide his agitation. The rhythmic movement of his hand going back and forth on the cushion beside him was going faster as he thought about the current dilemma. How can he repay 10 Million Yuan and gain the other 10?

"Again, you're painting me in a bad light, Young Master Chu. It's best that you think of ways to compensate me because 10 Million Yuan isn't a small amount. If you don't have any suggestions, I will take matters into my own hands.

After all, I am the disappointed party and the one who lost a lot." A slow smile crept along her red lips, she held Chu Han's gaze, marveling at the look of unease and agitation.

When one is desperate to hide certain things, they would do anything.

Madam Huo's impulse to play like she did in her younger days unexpectedly flared back to life when she saw the early signs of defeat in Chu Han. She covertly glanced at Tang Yue and saw his near unconscious state.

Her companion has been serving him heavier alcohol upon his request.

How fun! It's been a while since she felt this way. She was getting excited by getting the chance to play with these two pretty ones.

"I-I really can't think of anything at the moment. Why don't you give me a few days to talk things over with my mother? This concerns her too."

She laughed at his words. "She practically sold the child she supposedly 'cared' about. She finished part of her deal and left the end to you. But… you failed."

Her companion served him a fresh glass of wine and then retreated; he took a seat beside the mumbling half-conscious Tang Yue with a change of demeanor – different from the submissive attitude from earlier. He glanced at Madam Huo who waved her hand frivolously which was her silent permission.

Tonight's deal was for both of them. It's good enough that she doesn't have to share.

She on the other hand returned her attention to Chu Han who was drinking a new glass of wine. His unease made him thirsty and the alcohol was comforting him.

She smirked when he left no trace of the wine.

Unbeknownst to both of them, the wine they drank was brought specifically for Chen Kai. The age-old aphrodisiac wine is normally used by Madam Huo to make her moments with her companions more intense. She wanted the best night with Chen Kai when she heard of him and saw his photo, even more so when she saw him earlier.

Now that he's no longer available, it would be a waste to return home without using it.

The more aged the wine is, the stronger the effects are.

Madam Huo didn't have to do much. The show will start on its own.

The first to perform was Tang Yue. His already intoxicated state magnified his impulses and primal needs. The original heat he felt from earlier became scorching. His mind was muddled and his body felt uncomfortable.

He cursed lowly about the heat. Roughly he ran his fingers through his hair wanting the cool air to hit his forehead.

Madam Huo bit her lips at the sensual image of Tang Yue's head thrown back in discomfort. She wasn't the only one who noticed this. The man beside him took note of this also.

The flushed skin. The wanton look on his face. The unbuttoned shirt. The ear tingling moans.

How can one not be affected?

"Hot… Too hot…" Tang Yue removed his shirt in a hurry and sighed in relief when the cold air touched his skin.

That was momentary. His pants felt restrictive and it ached below his waist. He moaned out loud when the material of his boxers rubbed against his manhood. It throbbed fiercely when he moved. He was deaf and blind to those around him. Tang Yue cursed under his breath.

"Why now… Shit…" He covered the prominent bulge and squeezed it tightly, moving into slow massaging motions. " Mmmph!"

'This is not enough,' he complained inwardly.

"Hey. Are you okay?" The voice sounded far away. Whoever it was placed their hand on his forehead, probably thinking he was sick but that touch was the comfort he needed.

"That feels good!"

Boldly he took that hand and replaced his own on the hardness below his pants.

"Not enough! I need you!" Through blurry eyes, he saw the owner of this comforting touch. Their features were impeccable in his eyes and very pleasing. This person can help him with this heat.

Holding tight on this person's hand, he undid his pants with his other hand desperately and guided the person to hold his manhood firmly.

"Help me now," he ordered through gritted. The grip on his **** tightened and without his guidance, the person began the motion – up and down – from slow to fast. Second by second, the comfort came but Tang Yue wanted more.

He fully removed his pants and spread his legs wider to accommodate the person helping him.

"Is it better?" That voice was so beautiful to his ear.

"A bit."

"I'll help you more."

"Hurry!" "Ah~"

He looked down. Through hazy eyes, he saw a dark head bobbing up and down, the tip of his **** touched the back of the person's throat. He shuddered in delight and grabbed at the person's silky hair to anchor their head between his legs.

"That's it~" Tang Yue moved his hips and sank into the soft warmth of the person's mouth. Feeling his **** against their tongue was sublime; wanting more he thrust his hips faster as the person between his legs slowly moved his hands up his toned stomach. Slender fingers pinched his chest, tugging and twisting adding to the pleasure below.

This sexual high was unimaginable Tang Yue couldn't help but urge his companion on.

On the other side of the room, Chu Han was currently one of the witnesses to everything.

At first, he was caught off-guard by Tang Yue's brazen behavior, his mind became numb when he grabbed that man's hand and placed it on his ****.

What the hell was Tang Yue doing?!!!!

That shock turned into interest.

With the erotic scene in front of him, even if they were two men, it was highly stimulating. The wine ran its course in his body; unhindered he undid his pants and let loose his hardened manhood, fisting it to replicate the scene before him.

"Wonderful isn't it? No matter the gender, sex is a beautiful piece of moving art."

"Yes" In a choked voice, he answered Madam Huo without hesitation and full agreement to what she said.

He swallowed loudly when the man between Tang Yue's legs stood up and undressed slowly, revealing his tightly muscled body. His slightly tanned skin glowed under the soft lights of the room. The muscles on his back were tight, going down, to his tight a**; he never thought a man's body could have such beautiful lines.

His body heat was blazing. He wanted some comfort too.

"You can watch all you like but you can get your own comfort."

Chu Han turned to Madam Huo. Her voice was alluring. His mental faculties weren't as blurred as Tang Yue's but his desire was strong and couldn't be ignored.

Below his waist was painfully hard and needed a good method of release. Chu Han's thinking was taken up by the aphrodisiac. Rising to his feet, he stripped off his clothes and knelt before Madam Huo. Taking her slender ankle in his palm, he reverently kissed them and made his way up her creamy thighs. Boldly he undid her robe and ran his hands along the elegant curves of her body.

"Gorgeous!"

Without warning, he stood up and pulled her out of the armchair. , Steading her body against his, he divulged in a fierce and passionate kiss, the desire in him made his body burn hotter. Madam Huo was enraptured by his fierce actions, her body became sensitive to the rough manhandle.

'Who would have thought this soft-looking kid could be like this.'

Her body was turned around and maneuvered to bend over the chair. Chu Han gripped her waist tightly and bit her shoulders before kissing the stinging pain away. His actions were swift and placed at sensitive spots on her back. Her legs trembled, incoherent sounds left her lips, and her eyes were dazed as she felt her womanhood become drenched in the passing seconds.

Pressing her back lower, he gripped her upturned butt and thrust his hips forward.

Pleasure. Warmth. Unbridled Lust.

Her explicit shout of satisfaction filled the air when his length filled her.

It's been a while!

******

"Yo! This is better than the BL Mangas I've read and I get a side show for free! Best weekend ever!"

With a snap of his finger, the screens became blank.

Chen Kai turned to the displeased woman by his side. She pouted in annoyance when her R-rated entertainment was cut off.

"Future Madam Chen, I think it's time for the late half of the evening to be dedicated to us." His words were purposely soft as he spoke near her ear.

Subconsciously Su Lian wrapped her arms around his neck and allowed him to paste his body along hers. His actions made her giddy inside but it was his words that made her ecstatic.

"Future Madam Chen! I like that."

Holding onto her snugly, he toppled them both backward to lie against the pillows.

"Mmm. I like the sound of that also." Without waiting for her to answer, he placed her under his body and boldly took her into a whirlwind of emotions with one kiss.

Whatever was happening in the room below was no longer of importance. The woman in his arms was all that mattered. Now that those idiots are handled, he will let Argon handle the rest.

[ Congratulations, host on your latest achievement, 'A leopard can never change its spots'. You have received – Brams Automotive Koenigsegg Flagship Store, Hangzhou]

Chen Kai: …. I don't know if you're praising me or mocking me with this reward.

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The next day was check out for the couple. Chen Kai was shameless in keeping Su Lian in bed the majority of the time, reveling in their intimate time together. Though they haven't sexually sealed their relationship, they jumped past the barrier of close friends to a legitimate couple on a higher level.

As they were packing up, both of their phones lit up with a 2-second interval.

"It's the school. Year group meeting for the graduation. Oh, this is considerate, The teacher created a Google Meeting appointment for the ones outside of Nanjing and those who are working." Su Lian briefly spoke about the contents of the email she received. When Chen Kai didn't respond to her idle chatter, she turned and found him looking at his phone with a nostalgic look on his face.

"Husband? Are you okay?"

"Yes. I'm just really happy to graduate. I can't wait to walk across that stage."

Even though his words were cheerful, his dark eyes glistened with tears. Su Lian even heard the hitch in his throat. She wanted to ask but went along his path of ignoring the underlying emotions. He will tell her when he's ready; just like him revealing to her that he's an unorthodox cultivator.

"We have to make a date to go shopping," she suggested.

"Yes! I will make a day for us." His eyes were so bright with anticipation but for some reason in Su Lian's eyes, he looked pitiful. He looked like a child gaining something he never thought he would have.

Feeling this confusing heartache for him, she gently caressed his face, giving him the comfort he needed.

Cui Financial Building

Shanghai

Two sharp knocks sounded on the imposing door of an exquisite office. At the end of the hall, the midday sun was dancing on the cream-colored Venetian tiles and the various artworks in the hall. The finely dressed man who obediently stood outside the door waited patiently on his boss.

"Come in."

Without hesitation, he went in on steady steps and greeted his boss. The man was in his mid-40s but had the look and stature of a 30-year-old. His image is the result of his well-disciplined mindset and years of self-cultivation.

Presently he was busy with the last of his documents he wished to be done with before his 1 month vacation.

The man stood before his desk and waited. He silently admired this man for his work ethic and devotion. He, himself, has been by his side as his assistant for ten years. Started as a fresh graduate and now a first-rate manager of one of the top Law offices in Shanghai. He looked at the sealed document in his hands and a trace of affection flashed across his eyes.

The contents of this package can be considered a treasure for his boss. This person kept his boss going for the past twenty-odd years. It's time for him to go seek it.

"What is it?"

"News from Nanjing."

The older man's hand paused over the notepad; he raised his head quickly and eyed the sealed package.

"Four years has passed so quickly. I wonder how he did."

Ji MoXuan's stern face lit up after speaking those words. He reached out for the package and unsealed it impatiently.

Inside was an A4-sized green folder tightly bound with white strings and a storage case the size of a thumb drive.

Over the years, he received a few of these thumb drives that are kept in the safe in his home. They were like hard versions of memories he didn't want to lose.

Assistant Mu sat in one of the chairs positioned in front of the desk and resumed his silence.

Ji MoXuan's eyes moved quickly over the contents of the folder, his smile becoming wider and the pride he has for himself was now for the subject of the report. Once, twice he read the pages. His heart was filled with joy and great accomplishment.

He's safe and well.

He completed his promise to her.

It's time to execute the most daunting promise.