Magnate Tycoon: How Did Simply Enjoying Life Make Me a Male God?
Chapter 42: Ripples Begin to Spread

Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Ripples Begin to Spread

"Art ultimately returns to simplicity; my preference is the most instinctive and simple reaction of humankind, okay?"

Li Jing caught the flying material pack with one hand and quickly raised the other when he saw the other person about to throw more: "You can’t just allow your lofty pursuits and not let me enjoy the common folk’s art, right?"

"What you have is not common folk’s art; clearly, it’s just being lecherous and sleazy!"

He Mo glared at him displeasedly, stopping only because there was nothing left on the table to throw.

Glancing at the mess on the floor, Li Jing shrugged helplessly: "If you want to have a proper chat, let’s have a proper chat. Why throw things around and make your room so messy?"

"So what if it’s messy? I don’t mind. As long as it’s not dirty, a bit of mess is actually more comfortable."

He Mo lost interest in continuing with her crafts and leaned back against the chair: "I don’t like having the house tidied up like it’s a hotel; it doesn’t feel lived in."

Li Jing realized that she was indeed carefree, especially compared to An Tong; their differences were stark, indicating their contrasting personalities and values.

As he gazed at her, Li Jing’s eyes shifted slightly, noticing two small protrusions on He Mo’s loose, comfortable light-colored clothes, which made his eyebrows gradually arch:

"He Mo, I noticed two really great aspects of your outfit today."

"You actually notice how people dress?"

He Mo thought he was going to comment on her fashion sense and instinctively asked, "What two aspects are great?"

"Those two points on your top are definitely the highlights."

"Top?"

He Mo looked down at her clothes, her face changed instantaneously, and she quickly covered her chest with her hands, blushing: "Pervert!"

"Hey, you dressed like this yourself. Why scold me?"

Li Jing spread his hands, looking innocent, then recalled the sensation from their passionate kiss last night and suddenly realized: "No wonder it was so smooth going in last night. Were you not wearing anything then either?"

Hearing this, He Mo’s ears reddened slightly, then she softly snorted: "So what if I wasn’t? I just don’t like wearing them, is there a problem? Today I’m wearing home pajamas, normally my clothes aren’t so revealing. If they’re really too obvious, I layer an outer jacket."

"You don’t like wearing bras?"

"Yeah, I find bras too restrictive and uncomfortable."

As He Mo spoke, her hands unconsciously lowered, exposing those two points once more to Li Jing’s gaze: "Besides, the natural state of the body is the most beautiful. Any constraints are a cover for the true beauty of nature. If it weren’t necessary, I wouldn’t even want to wear clothes."

Upon hearing this, Li Jing, who had finally moved his gaze away from those two points, asked, "And do you like sleeping naked?"

"Yes, is that a problem?"

He Mo acted naturally, not considering these to be habits to be ashamed of.

Li Jing, recalling the artwork of the human form just seen, understood that He Mo’s views on these matters were indeed quite different from the norm.

Li Jing respected this perspective, especially since he was obviously benefiting from it.

Seeing Li Jing’s gaze naturally fall on her upper body again, He Mo, though not as flustered as when first discovered, was still a bit uneasy when being stared at, her ears turning slightly red.

She then bit her lower lip and casually straightened her back, tugging at the corners of her mouth in jest: "I don’t even know what’s so interesting. Didn’t you touch everything you wanted to yesterday?"

"You don’t understand, this is art," Li Jing said earnestly.

He Mo rolled her eyes: "What kind of art is this supposed to be?"

"It’s the art of seduction."

Li Jing, with the demeanor of a professor instructing a student, explained: "Haven’t you heard of ’holding the lute half-concealed’? The essence of seduction is not exposure but the imagination in subtlety, the allure in mystery.

Proper concealment can arouse human curiosity and the desire to explore, seeking the charm of the unknown in that vague and elusive vision, leaving room for endless imaginations. This understated yet intense scenario is the essence of seduction.

This is also one of the main reasons why many men are fond of black stockings."

After listening to his explanation, He Mo’s expression unknowingly changed.

Initially, she was dismissive of Li Jing’s explanation, but partway through, she began to find it somewhat reasonable, and by the end, she realized it might indeed make sense. Her gaze at Li Jing subtly shifted.

"So, to you, seeing me like this is more attractive than seeing me completely undressed?"

"Not exactly."

As soon as he spoke, Li Jing shook his head: "If you wish to display the natural beauty of the human form now, I raise both hands in support.

I’m the kind of person who likes to see past the surface and study what’s beneath."

He Mo was momentarily at a loss for words and rolled her eyes dramatically.

"I understand now, you’re not only thick-skinned but also skilled at deception; you were born to be a charismatic player."

"Then you still don’t fully understand me. If we’re talking about innate constitution, I do have a key advantage."

"What is it?"

"Good hips."

"..."

He Mo was speechless and couldn’t be bothered to respond. She got up and picked up the things she had thrown on the floor earlier, then sat down on the ground like Li Jing.

Seeing this, Li Jing raised an eyebrow: "What’s this, sudden pangs of conscience deciding to join me on the floor to alleviate guilt for not giving me a seat?"

"You’re overthinking it."

He Mo glanced at him sideways: "It’s purely because sitting on the stool while you’re on the floor puts your eyes at the same level as my chest, and it makes me uncomfortable, that’s all."

"Since that’s the case." Li Jing looked at He Mo sitting close beside him: "Then why sit so close to me?"

"What, you’ve taken advantage of me so much, and I can’t even sit with you?"

It seemed He Mo had caught some of Li Jing’s thick-skinned nature, as she brazenly leaned on his shoulder, hugging her knees and looking out the window: "Besides, this spot is perfect for viewing the scenery outside, just look for yourself."

Following her gaze out the window, Li Jing turned his head in puzzlement, and then a flicker of amazement passed through his eyes.

Outside the window, mountains lay in layers, blue skies, white clouds, boundless sky so pure it seemed cleansed without a trace of impurity, sunlight filtering through cloud gaps creating streams of golden light like an exquisite painting.

"This window view is breathtaking..."

Li Jing instinctively praised, while He Mo remained silent, simply admiring the outdoor scene.

When she first viewed the house, it was upon seeing this outside view that she decided to rent long-term.

For a long time afterward, she would take a moment at this time of day to look out the window, and even after countless views, she could still have her spirit cleansed by this natural beauty.

She never expected that she would be sitting on the floor of her room with a guy, sharing this scenery that once belonged only to her.

Perhaps drawn by the scenery, or perhaps by the sudden mutual quietness, the once lively room became hushed.

Sunlight streamed wordlessly through the windows, leaving traces of light and shadow on the floor.

The thin white curtain moved gently in the breeze, feeling the softness of the wind.

He Mo sat on the ground, holding her knees, her head unconsciously resting on Li Jing’s shoulder, her pretty eyes filled with the outside view, her thoughts seemingly drifting afar.

Li Jing too soaked in this sky scene, realizing it had been a long time since he gazed at the blue sky overhead.

He used to focus on matters at hand, eyes down on his phone, files, computer, rushing between work and life’s trivialities, but looking up at the sky now, its vastness and tranquility so different from daily life, washed and cleansed his heart.

Unaware of how much time had passed, the curtain bid farewell to the breeze, and the light and shadow gradually faded.

He Mo’s beautiful eyes moved lightly, tilting slightly, letting her clear gaze fall upon Li Jing’s profile beside her.

Staring at his well-defined and calm face, she couldn’t help but recall the indulgence and madness of recent days.

The initially mildly stirred heart now became more active, as memories of these days flashed across her mind, each ripple expanding into waves that began to batter at the shores of her heart.

The once relatively calm lake in her heart now felt caught in a turbulent upheaval.

In this moment, she increasingly realized that this man had left an indelible mark in her heart.

Realizing this, an unexpected surge of impulse and desire surfaced within He Mo, like a long-dormant volcano suddenly erupting.

At this moment, she only wanted to cast aside all constraints and hesitations, shedding the worldly shackles binding her, and engage with this man before her in a connection that goes beyond the soul...

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