Song Xi dared not move, she could feel Lou Yuming's anger at the moment.
The two were locked in a stalemate. Song Xi, deciding to close her eyes, leaned back onto him.
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Lou Yuming: "Playing hard to get with me, are we?"
!!!
Song Xi was instantly startled awake: "How could you say something like that!?"
That was so out of character for CEO Lou.
Lou Yuming, however, appeared unfazed: "Keeping up with the times." Otherwise, he sometimes couldn't keep up with her train of thought.
"How long do you plan on leaning on me?"
Song Xi, shamelessly, not only didn't get up but pressed her entire weight backward.
Lou Yuming reached out and pinched her waist: "Going out seems to have softened your bones."
Song Xi could only act spoiled and stubborn: "I'm tired."
"I'm the patient right now," Lou Yuming reminded her.
"I know," she snuggled into his arms, wrapping her arms around his neck: "But I'm tired."
Lou Yuming genuinely wanted to ask why she was tired after a nap, but seeing her like a little kitten, he was satisfied and didn't get angry.
Song Xi reached out and touched his forehead: "Still feeling unwell?"
"What do you think?" He then coughed.
Song Xi said aggrievedly: "I didn't know! If I had known, I wouldn't have gone on that show even if you beat me to death. It was so boring! And arguing with people, it wasn't fun at all."
She was actually very smart, knowing what men liked to hear and what they didn't. She even added a complaint, easily diverting Lou Yuming's attention.
"Who did you argue with?"
"Just the staff. We had a small disagreement, but don't worry, I've already resolved it."
Song Xi's voice was soft, making the man's heart flutter.
"Next time, let's go together, okay?" she said, "For stand-up comedy, my treat!"
Lou Yuming snorted coldly.
Song Xi cleverly added: "Oh, and dinner's on me too, but you can't pick anything too expensive. I haven't gotten paid yet."
Lou Yuming's voice trailed up: "Ran out of money?"
"I still have enough to treat you to dinner."
"Money grubber."
Just like that, Lou Yuming's anger had subsided by more than half.
Song Xi also breathed a silent sigh of relief, thinking it was about time and planning to retreat. However, Lou Yuming suddenly flipped over and pinned her beneath him.
Song Xi's temples throbbed.
"You're... sick."
Seeing the desire in his eyes, Song Xi forced herself to remain calm.
"Mmm," he responded in a low voice, "So this time, you'll be the one to take the lead."
"?"
Lou Yuming said righteously: "You owe me."
"...That's what they say, but..."
"Top or bottom?"
He started unbuttoning his shirt, unfastened two buttons, and paused: "You do it."
Song Xi: "..."
Afterward, Song Xi was panting, too exhausted to say a word.
Lou Yuming, however, looked displeased and pulled her over. She was drenched in sweat, as if she'd just emerged from water.
Lou Yuming commanded: "Continue."
Help me!
Song Xi beat his chest: "You... you don't look sick at all. You lied to me!"
Lou Yuming revealed the needle mark on his hand, his voice hoarse: "I didn't lie to you."
Indeed, there was a small pinprick-sized mark on the blue vein.
"But... mmmph..."
He leaned down and covered her mouth, speaking considerately: "...Mmm, no more complaints, I'll take over this time."
Song Xi: "...Save..."
After tossing and turning for several hours, it wasn't until nine in the evening that Lou Yuming was finally satisfied, while Song Xi looked utterly drained.
Duan Xiu, who had lost his soul outside, left long ago. When he heard sounds from inside that weren't the anticipated argument but rather "indescribable" noises, his face turned the ugliest it had been in twenty years.
Meanwhile, Ge Baitao received a phone call. A new artist signed by the company recently got into some trouble. Apparently, they had complained about Song Xi in private, and a sasaeng fan had recorded it.
Now, the other party was demanding two million yuan, or they would release the recording online.
Ge Baitao was furious. On one hand, Song Xi was her best friend. On the other hand, she felt this artist's character was questionable and they might cause more trouble in the future. So, she decided that after resolving this, she would definitely terminate their contract.
Ge Baitao was about to be discharged from the hospital when a man in a white coat suddenly entered her room.
Ge Baitao didn't pay much attention at first, but when she saw the man's face, she froze.