The CEO’s Substitute Wife Is A Genius
Chapter 84: The First Kiss

Chapter 84: Chapter 84: The First Kiss

Jiang Man was stunned, her body suddenly rigid as if a Freezing Spell had been cast upon her.

She... She had actually been forcefully kissed?

Twenty years of being single, and this was her first kiss!

Having never known what kissing felt like before, Jiang Man was completely taken aback by the sudden sensation.

She widened her eyes, feeling the softness of the man’s lips and the warmth in his palms.

For some reason, her mind went blank, unsure of how to respond.

Lu Xingzhou’s kiss continued, but it was no longer as fierce as at the start, instead, it had softened.

Jiang Man felt her blood rush to her cheeks, making them instantly turn red.

"Wife..."

A deep, husky voice lingered in her ears.

Jiang Man opened her mouth, just about to speak, when she was silenced by another kiss.

Unlike initially, she gradually relaxed, feeling Lu Xingzhou’s gentle movements, and for some reason, her heart did not resist.

It was not until the deep kiss ended that Lu Xingzhou released Jiang Man.

His eyes were hazy, brimming with boundless tenderness, almost overflowing.

Jiang Man was dumbfounded, pushing him away in shock and distancing herself far from him.

She looked around, trying to find a handy tool to teach Lu Xingzhou a lesson.

In the end, she picked up an ashtray, storming angrily to the bedside.

But when she saw Lu Xingzhou deeply asleep, his face flushed, she cursed and put the ashtray on the bedside table.

Why argue with someone who was drunk?

She guessed that by the next morning, Lu Xingzhou would have forgotten everything about tonight.

They were both adults, a kiss was no big deal, especially since they were a married couple, right?

After convincing herself, Jiang Man headed straight for the bathroom.

After bathing, wrapped in a towel, she came out, her mind still on that kiss.

In the early hours of the morning, she lay on the sofa, messaging Wu Yingfan on her phone.

[Tell me, do men act intentionally or unintentionally when drunk?]

After waiting a few minutes, Wu Yingfan finally replied.

Those minutes felt like years to Jiang Man.

[Drunk? How drunk? Let me tell you, some men just play dirty under the influence of alcohol, but if really drunk, they’re just a mess and can’t do anything.]

[Huh? Don’t tell me Manman, you were by Lu Xingzhou...]

Upon seeing the message, Jiang Man immediately bristled.

[Shut up! He’s no match for me. If he dares take liberties with me, I’d make him wish he never had!]

In Rong Mansion, Wu Yingfan suddenly felt uneasy upon reading the message.

Given Manman’s temperament, she definitely could follow through on that threat.

[So, what exactly did Lu Xingzhou do to you, Manman?]

Wu Yingfan gossiped eagerly, typing rapidly on his phone screen.

Jiang Man frowned slightly.

She and Wu Yingfan were close friends who could talk about anything, though they were of different genders, they had grown up as close as siblings.

[Nothing much, just got forcefully kissed.]

The text typed by Jiang Man matched her airy tone.

Wu Yingfan at the other end was startled: [Damn! He definitely pretended to be drunk just to take advantage of you.]

"Really?" Jiang Man lifted her eyelids, glanced towards the bed where the man was sleeping soundly, not appearing to be pretending but rather genuinely knocked out from drinking.

[Actually, I have a way to test it...] Soon, Wu Yingfan sent another message.

The content was so audacious that Jiang Man almost jumped off the sofa.

[Get lost!]

Wu Yingfan was actually suggesting she get into bed, embrace Lu Xingzhou, and intentionally tease and provoke him to see if he reacted.

If truly drunk, he wouldn’t react.

If not drunk...

Damn!

"Such a despicable tactic."

Jiang Man was above all that.

Yet, she didn’t sleep peacefully that night, tossing and turning until dawn before finally dozing off.

...

By 9 AM, Hu Guanghua had already finished his breakfast.

The servant eyed the now cold breakfast on the table and hesitated, "Sir, should I go wake up the young master and young miss?"

"Let them sleep, they probably had a long night. Let’s not bother them," Hu Guanghua said with an air of experience.

He walked to the patio garden and sat down on a sofa chair.

The servant quickly brought over coffee.

"Manman said Xingzhou had arranged for her to enroll in an art university, and that registration starts in a few days. Help me think, what would be a good back-to-school gift for her?"

Hu Guanghua was not eager to begin his official duties, instead, he inquired the maid on how to win his niece’s favor.

The maid, having interacted with Jiang Man for a few days, had already garnered an understanding of the young lady’s preferences.

This young lady was indeed unique—expensive cosmetics and handbags that other girls love didn’t interest her at all.

On the contrary, she had a unique affection for items that old gentlemen would enjoy.

"How about giving her an antique car? I think she would definitely love that."

"That’s a great idea!" Hu Guanghua’s eyes lit up.

Thinking of this, he immediately called his brother Hu Zuhua.

His younger brother owned a very cool classic car, which they could have airlifted from the city.

...

"Mm~"

As the sun climbed higher, Jiang Man lazily woke up and stretched.

The first scene to catch her eyes was Lu Xingzhou sitting on a single sofa nearby, resting his legs on another chair as he read a book by the floor-to-ceiling window.

The soft sunlight bathed him, adding a tender quality to his scholarly demeanor, making him look like a graceful young prince.

For some reason, an image suddenly emerged in Jiang Man’s mind.

Last night, he had seemed like a different person, his eyes hazy with desire, red-eyed, calling her "wife."

"Ahem, ahem, ahem." Thinking of this, Jiang Man suddenly felt uncomfortable.

"Awake?" Lu Xingzhou looked very austere as he lifted his eyelids and set his book aside.

"Why sleep on a sofa, not in bed?" He stood up from the single sofa, tall and noble.

It was as if someone else had taken his place last night.

"Sorry, I had a bit too much to drink last night. I only remember drinking with my uncle and happy chatting; what happened after, I don’t remember at all."

"Really don’t remember?" Jiang Man raised an eyebrow, full of skepticism.

Lu Xingzhou kept a straight face, his expression sincere, "I don’t remember."

He glanced at the bed and then back at the sofa, "If I remembered, I wouldn’t be so ungentlemanly to have let a girl sleep on the sofa."

Well then.

Jiang Man nodded, suddenly feeling relieved.

Since he didn’t remember anything, let’s pretend last night never happened.

After all, Lu Xingzhou was handsome, so she wasn’t at a loss.

It was just a kiss, nothing else.

"Next time, learn your lesson; if you can’t hold your liquor, don’t show off." Jiang Man rolled her eyes, "You were drunk as a skunk, how could I let you sleep on the sofa?"

"Mm." Lu Xingzhou lowered his head, suddenly curving his lips into a smile.

"What are you laughing at?" Jiang Man was not pleased.

Lu Xingzhou raised his head, his demeanor genteel, "Laughing at how you lecture me despite your young age. But what you said was right, of course I’ll listen."

"The child can be taught." Jiang Man nodded in satisfaction.

"However." Lu Xingzhou suddenly pulled something out of his pocket.

"When I woke up this morning, I found this in the blankets. Jiang Man, last night you?"

Lu Xingzhou’s deep eyes sparkled.

Jiang Man saw that he was holding a rhinestone, which was definitely from her pants.