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Long Shaoxue had slept here for a whole day, and now she felt refreshed. She pulled Zuo Kai out onto the balcony. "Zuo Kai, I never thought I would have a boyfriend this quickly."
Zuo Kai was equally surprised, as this was not part of his life plan.
As autumn arrived, he glanced at her and said, "It's getting chilly. You shouldn't be wearing so little. Let's go inside."
Zuo Kai furrowed his brows and couldn't help but ask, "Long Shaoxue, do you not wear a bra at home?"
"Ah!" Long Shaoxue quickly covered her chest, her face turning red. "I'm used to sleeping without one; it feels uncomfortable. But all the servants at home are women, and no one would dare enter my room without my permission."
Zuo Kai pulled her back gently. "You just recovered from a fever; don't go out in the wind."
In the quiet room, with just the two of them, Long Shaoxue began to feel nervous. She tugged at her shirt hem. "Zuo Kai, are you going to sleep over there tonight?"
"Aren't you afraid of being alone? I can hold you while you sleep," Zuo Kai said, noticing how pale her face had become. He found it amusing that she didn't understand he was a man. He couldn't blame her for that.
Long Shaoxue froze. "You mean we would share a bed?" She wanted him to keep her company, but sharing a bed was not what she had in mind.
Seeing her reaction, Zuo Kai felt a bit embarrassed and gently held her shoulders. "Alright, just go to sleep. I'll take a shower. Don't overthink it." Damn it, he thought; this felt too hypocritical.
Not daring to look at her again, Zuo Kai went straight into the bathroom for a cold shower. Since he had already asked Lu Tianyang for this person, it meant he was serious about it. He certainly didn't want to scare her off right away; she looked like someone with no experience at all.
Long Shaoxue's heart raced because she had accidentally caught sight of something earlier that had triggered a reaction. She hurriedly lay down on the bed and covered herself with the blanket to sleep.
When Zuo Kai came out, he glanced at her and felt quite frustrated. He adjusted the air conditioning in the room slightly higher and settled down on the small sofa nearby to sleep. If he really held her while sleeping, it would be hard not to take advantage of the situation.
Long Shaoxue wasn't actually asleep; she had napped too much during the day and wasn't tired at all now. It was just that when Zuo Kai mentioned holding her while sleeping earlier, it made her nervous.
She quietly poked her head out from under the blanket, looking at Zuo Kai's tall figure sprawled on the small sofa. He looked somewhat pitiful, and seeing that he seemed to be asleep, Long Shaoxue suddenly threw off the blanket, feeling a bit hot.
In the middle of the night, when Zuo Kai woke up, he noticed that she wasn't even covering herself with the blanket. Was she going to catch a cold? He shook his head at the thought of a girl like her behaving this way. He walked over and picked up the blanket that had fallen halfway to the floor, covering her with it.
Long Shaoxue opened her eyes and saw Zuo Kai tucking her in. She wondered if he found her sleeping posture unattractive.
As she thought this, her mind got ahead of her, and she blurted it out.
Zuo Kai tapped her lightly. "Sleep properly and cover yourself with the blanket. It's strange not to cover up like this; you might catch a cold." He glanced down and frowned. "Do you have any sense of safety? Your buttons are undone again; it's practically a full view."
"I'm just like this; do you dislike it?" Long Shaoxue felt frustrated after he scolded her. Once she was asleep, how could she control it?
"It's not that I dislike it; I'm just worried you'll catch a cold. And look at your clothes—if there were other men around, who knows what they would do?" While saying this, he helped her button up her shirt. Was she trying to seduce him?
Long Shaoxue smiled slightly. "Didn't you say you wanted me to be with you in the future? You don't seem worried about it; if anyone dares to look, I'll gouge their eyes out." After all, she was raised in that den of wolves at Longmen; her fierce nature was still intact.
Zuo Kai's lips twitched as he lowered his voice. "Long Shaoxue, do you regret wanting to be with me? Although I'm not very wealthy, I can definitely take care of you."
Long Shaoxue couldn't help but laugh as she boldly pinched his cheek. "Zuo Kai, where can you find a man like you who directly asks a girl if she wants to be with him? But I don’t regret it."
After she said that she wouldn’t regret it, Zuo Kai suddenly pinned her down on the bed. Long Shaoxue froze. "Zuo Kai, why are you pressing me down like this? Mmm..." She couldn't finish her sentence as Zuo Kai could no longer hold back; she was his.
The advantage of not wearing a bra was significant; he tore it off in one swift motion. With nothing underneath, he placed one hand on her softness. "Long Shaoxue, don't be afraid. I'll treat you well in the future; just relax."
Long Shaoxue was so nervous that she didn't know where to put her hands. She could only cling tightly to him as if she had found a lifeline while drowning.
“Zuo Kai, you can't bully me anymore, and you can't be mean to me,” Long Shaoxue thought to herself, secretly liking him.
“I won't. I will only cherish you, Long Shaoxue. Be my woman.”
In the room, all that remained were Long Shaoxue's screams and Zuo Kai's deceitful voice, claiming it wouldn't hurt and that it would be over quickly—nothing but lies.
Afterward, Long Shaoxue lay in Zuo Kai's arms, her face streaked with tears. Zuo Kai held her tightly, feeling a pang of heartache. “Stop crying. Does it really hurt that much?”
In truth, Long Shaoxue wasn't crying because of the pain; she was mourning the transition from being a girl to a woman. “Zuo Kai, will you treat me poorly after you've gotten what you want? We haven't known each other for long.”
To be fair, Zuo Kai had never been so serious before. “Nonsense! I'm serious. Don't you want to be with me?”
“You're bullying me. My heart is already yours; I'm just afraid you won't treat me well,” Long Shaoxue said, pinching him hard, feeling furious inside.
“I won't. I will treat you well, silly. Just sleep now.” Zuo Kai thought to himself that he was being too serious; otherwise, why would he feel such heartache seeing her cry?
The next day, Zuo Kai personally took her home. Long Shaoxue was worried about her brother. Looking at her expression, Zuo Kai hadn't anticipated things would develop this way—he actually liked Long Shaotang's sister.
“Don't worry too much. Your brother went too far this time. I'll go check on the situation and let you know if there's any news. The president has already halted the acquisition of Longmen; I think we can only deal with Lady now. Be good and wait for my news.”
After comforting Long Shaoxue, Zuo Kai thought that Lady's anger probably wouldn't dissipate so quickly. He also didn't know if Lady would help; as for Xiao Lin, there was no way someone of his stature could persuade her.
In the office, Tao Momo watched Ye Ya as usual. It was as if she had just gone through a divorce but worked like a madwoman. “Xiao Ya, are you okay? Do you need to take a break?”
Ye Ya glanced at her. “Take a break? I need to earn money quickly! Although the house and servants are still here and life hasn't changed much, I can't just stay there forever. Mo Mo, in a couple of days, I'm going to check out the factory location. If we're going to do this, we need to be determined.”
"Yes, we rely on ourselves," Tao Momo thought of Qi Fan, and her fighting spirit immediately surged. The thought of arranging a meeting between their two families gave her a headache.
Now, the company's brand had gradually taken shape. Under Tao Momo's leadership, the design team was gaining an excellent reputation, and Amy was starting to gain Ye Ya's respect. Although they were divorced, it seemed Amy had no intention of leaving. Coupled with her recent work performance, Ye Ya entrusted the marketing and sales responsibilities to Amy.
Amy had originally transferred from Lu Tianyang's company and felt somewhat resentful at first. However, working alongside Ye Ya, the president's wife proved to be quite different. She had her unique insights and excelled in operations. In such a short time, she had developed the company to this extent, which was no small feat.
Ye Ya knew that Lu Tianyang came by every day but they managed to avoid each other’s schedules. Consequently, Ye Ya didn’t bother with it; after all, it was only natural for him to want to see his child.
"Guo Ma, I’ll be on a business trip to the south for a few days tomorrow to choose a factory site. I’ll leave Chen Chen in your care. I’ll return as soon as possible," Ye Ya said, primarily worried about her child since she would be away for several days.
"Lady, don’t worry. I will take good care of the child," Guo Ma insisted on calling her Lady. After Ye Ya had mentioned it several times, she decided not to press the issue any further.
The next day, Ye Ya watched as Chen Chen was still asleep. She kissed her and couldn’t help but give her another round of instructions before having breakfast and setting off.
The car was still Lu Tianyang’s; currently, there wasn’t much working capital available, and she didn’t want to spend that money on a vehicle. Besides, as the head of a company, she couldn’t possibly be without a car.
By the time Ye Ya arrived at the industrial area around noon, she had already made prior arrangements. This area was concentrated with factories, and she planned to rent one since hiring staff here would be easier.
For three consecutive days, Ye Ya conducted on-site inspections. This was a significant investment for her future with Tao Momo, so she approached it with caution.
However, regarding pricing, they were trying to take advantage of her lack of knowledge; compared to market rates, they were asking for 10% more. Ye Ya never made unprepared deals; before coming here, she had already done her homework.
"Manager Ma, your price is a bit too high," Ye Ya remarked. She felt that this place was acceptable but naturally couldn’t afford to be at a disadvantage when it came to pricing.
"Miss Ye, the price I offered is already very low. Besides, this is the last factory available here. If you don’t want it, there are many others waiting," Manager Ma said while observing Ye Ya’s keen interest—clearly trying to read her psychology.
Ye Ya looked around and said, "If that's the case, I can only reconsider. Your price is too high." With that, she really returned to the guesthouse.
Manager Ma did not expect Ye Ya to have this attitude and felt a bit regretful for raising the price too high. Negotiating prices was like a tug-of-war; it required not only strength but also psychological tactics.
By the time Ye Ya returned to the guesthouse, it was already past ten o'clock at night. She glanced at her phone and realized it was out of battery, so she hurriedly grabbed her charger to plug it in.
As soon as she turned on her phone, she saw several missed calls from home. Normally, Guo Ma wouldn't call her unless there was something urgent. Were there multiple missed calls because something had happened to Chen Chen?
Feeling anxious, Ye Ya quickly called back. After a long wait, someone finally answered the phone. "Hello? Is something wrong with Chen Chen?"
"Lady, Young Miss has been unwell since this evening and has been crying nonstop. Guo Ma has already taken Chen Chen to the hospital and hasn't returned yet."
"What? I'm coming back right away. It's the children's hospital, right?" Upon hearing that Chen Chen was unwell, Ye Ya felt a wave of worry wash over her. She had been busy for days, and now the investors were deliberately raising prices; they hadn't even finalized the contract yet.
She couldn't think about that anymore. Grabbing a spare battery, Ye Ya immediately drove back through the night.
The roads were nearly empty at night, and Ye Ya even exceeded the speed limit. After driving for more than three hours straight, she finally arrived back in S City, where it was already past one o'clock in the morning.
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