A Twisted Love Affair
Chapter 23: Tian Bu Tian Zhou Luchen_1

Chapter 23: Tian Bu Tian Zhou Luchen_1

She didn’t know what they were talking about in the private room anymore; Shen Jing had stopped listening.

Shen Jing was thoroughly enjoying her candy. The moment she lowered her head, a pair of black, custom-made Italian leather shoes entered her line of sight. Beneath the impeccably tailored trousers, long legs, firm and powerful, were striding her way. His suit, scented with sandalwood, carried an aroma that was cool, crisp, and distinguished. That familiar sensation, reminiscent of their passionate nights together, made Shen Jing’s heart give a sudden lurch.

She slowly raised her head.

Zhou Luchen stood with one hand tucked into his trouser pocket, his entire demeanor exuding the casual nonchalance of a nobleman as he calmly watched her.

Their eyes met, and Shen Jing spoke first, "Are you here to eat too?"

Zhou Luchen, silent for a moment, suddenly asked, "Where have you been recently?"

"Working in Su City," Shen Jing answered unflustered. "You don’t happen to be unaware of what I do, or where I’m from, do you?"

Zhou Luchen’s lips curved into a faint, shallow smile, as if he hadn’t really been asking for much information.

A few nights of dalliance, that’s all. Who would care who she really was?

She deliberately licked the candy on the tip of her tongue, again and again. She made no sound, yet it was enough for him to notice her subtle movements.

Zhou Luchen’s eyebrows rose imperceptibly.

Shen Jing took a candy from her pocket, unwrapped it leisurely, and after a moment, stood on her tiptoes, smiled at Zhou Luchen, and asked, "Candy? Want one?"

Zhou Luchen looked at her languidly. "Hmm?"

Her smile was bright and charming. "I’ll feed you."

The candy in her hand was now close to Zhou Luchen’s pursed lips.

His fingers tightened, raising her chin. "You feed me."

Shen Jing watched him take it into his mouth, her eyes curving. "Is it sweet?"

Young Master Zhou, still composed, brushed past her and entered the private room.

Too sweet. Young Master Zhou didn’t care for it.

Wei Sulin, who was right behind Zhou Luchen, glanced at Shen Jing and whispered, "Young Master Zhou doesn’t like sweet things. He prefers them wild."

Shen Jing looked up. "Is that so?"

Wei Sulin quietly made an OK gesture.

With Zhou Luchen’s entrance into the private room, the atmosphere immediately quieted, and Chen Yao obediently shut his mouth.

Zhou Luchen was chewing on the candy, but it was far too sweet. Before the meal began, he coolly spat it into a tissue.

A server quickly removed the small trash receptacle and placed a fresh napkin before him for wiping the corners of his mouth.

Everyone in their circle at the table knew each other; their families had engaged in business dealings for generations.

"Ajing, come in for the meal," Liang Yingning called out.

Shen Jing put her hands in her pockets and leisurely pushed the door open.

The only available seat was next to Zhou Luchen. As she confidently took her seat, it seemed the spot had been intentionally left for her.

She had indeed seen several of the people here on the 82nd floor before.

Zhou Luchen chatted with his friends, occasionally seeming to smile, occasionally scrolling through his phone, appearing particularly detached.

Shen Jing quietly ate her meal, indifferent to their conversation.

After a while, Zhou Luchen seemed to notice Shen Jing and raised an eyebrow at her. "Did you go see a doctor?"

Shen Jing had almost forgotten about that. "No time."

He picked up his teacup, not in a hurry to sip. "What job keeps you so busy?"

Shen Jing said, "I’m not like you, the distinguished CEO Zhou of United Bank. You can go to the company if you feel like it, and stay away if you don’t."

Zhou Luchen shifted his body slightly, his eyes half-closed as he gazed faintly at Shen Jing.

"Have you looked me up?"

Shen Jing leaned in too, their bodies almost touching, and confessed in a low voice, "Chen Yao told me."

Wei Sulin, who usually had little to do, was certainly getting an eyeful today.

Young Master Zhou, seated at the head of the table, was next to Shen Jing. Their shoulders brushed occasionally, and they were practically glued together, flirting.

I’m tempted to get Young Master Zhou a room and send them off, Wei Sulin thought.

When those two were together, the vibe they gave off made it obvious to any discerning eye that they were like King Zhou and his vixen spirit. That little vixen, with her every move poised and graceful, possessed a charm that was both pure and coquettish. Her smile was especially captivating and alluring.

Wei Sulin averted his gaze and ate his food, feeling rather solitary.

It was no surprise. Young Master Zhou could play with anyone, but whether he was truly invested was another matter entirely.

Previously, Zhou Luchen had doted on the famous star Lu Siyuan, spoiling her rotten and giving her whatever she desired. Recently, however, Lu Siyuan had often shown up at his door in tears. If he was in a good mood, he’d let her in; if he was annoyed, he wouldn’t even spare her a glance.

Who could really know what Zhou Luchen was thinking?

Lu Siyuan’s eyes had been deeply shadowed and bruised-looking lately, a result of crying all night.

Wei Sulin didn’t drink; he had to drive, and they usually didn’t touch alcohol at such dinner gatherings. It was only when they really let loose that they’d raid the wine cellar. Looking across the table, he saw the flirting pair were still whispering to each other. Young Master Zhou’s gaze swept over the little vixen, his expression unreadable, but when he smiled, a hint of keen interest flickered in the depths of his eyes.

Desire. A fickle, capricious desire, ebbing and flowing.

Others might not understand, but to put it bluntly, it was that particular kind of masculine insatiability.

Wei Sulin desperately wished he could hide under the table to get a better look.

Under the opulent stone table, hidden from view, her stiletto sandals and his black Italian leather shoes were pressed together, entwined. She crossed her leg, the metal buckle of her shoe seeming to deliberately yet casually graze the man’s trouser leg.

Zhou Luchen remained calm and composed, savoring his tea.

When it came to feigning respectability, Young Master Zhou was sometimes extraordinarily adept, Shen Jing mused.

Zhou Luchen casually asked, "Which part of Su City?"

Shen Jing answered, "At the Hongtan Teahouse."

Zhou Luchen had never been there; it was his first time hearing of it.

"Didn’t you finish the candy I gave you?" Shen Jing lightly toyed with her chopsticks, looking at him.

The man’s eyes flickered upwards slightly. Within his dark, intense pupils, there was a hint of intoxicating allure. "Finished it."

Actually, his words weren’t to be trusted.

Shen Jing met his eyes. "Come here, let me smell."

Towards the end, the candy had a sticky, molten center with a potent sweet orange flavor that didn’t dissipate easily.

The unlit cigarette in Zhou Luchen’s hand abruptly snapped in two. He swiftly seized her wrist and pulled her out the door.

The moment they stepped out of the private room, Zhou Luchen cupped her head and kissed her. He kicked open the restroom door, their passionate kiss continuing as they went inside.

BANG—

"Gentler..."

Outside the door, an ’Out of Order’ sign had inexplicably appeared.

Midway, Shen Jing’s phone rang. The caller ID was hidden, and it had rung several times. Just as she was about to answer, Zhou Luchen snatched her phone away and hung up.

KNOCK KNOCK—

But then, someone just had to start knocking.

Shen Jing panicked. As she looked at Zhou Luchen, the alluringly flushed corners of her eyes filled with tears. Her pitiable state only intensified the burgeoning heat in Zhou Luchen’s heart, making him even more eager to ravish her. He spun her around and pressed her against the door panel.

From behind, he pressed close to her ear, his hot breath mingling with the husky, desire-laden timbre of his voice as he murmured, "Someone looking for you?"

"I... I don’t know."

The knocking grew more insistent. Luo Yuanping’s voice came from outside, "Shen Jing, I know you’re in there! If you don’t open up, I’m kicking this door in!"

Eventually, Shen Jing opened the door.

Luo Yuanping stood right at the doorway, arms crossed, his smile growing progressively darker and more unnerving. His laughter sent a chill down Shen Jing’s spine.

"What took you so long? You were fooling around with that man again, weren’t you?" Luo Yuanping advanced on her, step by step, his bloodshot eyes revealing an urge to throttle her.

Shen Jing backed away. "It’s none of your business."

Luo Yuanping had watched, wide-eyed, as a man embraced and kissed Shen Jing, leading her into the restroom. By the time he followed, the man had swiftly locked the door from the inside. This had completely ignited Luo Yuanping’s fury.

He had called three times, but Shen Jing hadn’t answered. Luo Yuanping had been on the verge of kicking the door in, but the doors in this establishment were too solid to be easily broken.

"Do you even know who that guy is? You wouldn’t even know it if he played you to death!" Luo Yuanping roared. "Chen Yao is a notorious playboy, famous for his debauchery! Do you think any friend of his could possibly be a good man?"

Shen Jing felt completely numb. She had thought 500,000 yuan could buy her some peace, but she was now discovering that Luo Yuanping had a streak of pathological obsession.

So he wants to resort to coercion and plunder, does he?

This wasn’t fun at all. She didn’t enjoy being pursued; she preferred to be the pursuer. She just had that slight rebellious, unconventional streak.

In any case, her household registration documents were in her own hands. This time, she wasn’t afraid of being blackmailed by Luo Yuanping.

Shen Jing asked, "Aren’t you tired?"

Luo Yuanping was unfazed. "What’s his relationship with Chen Yao?"

Shen Jing turned slightly, glancing at the man inside who was leisurely adjusting his cufflinks. She then said to Zhou Luchen, "He’s asking about you. Who are you?"

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