"i-i'll let it go... just this once."
Gu Nanyuan whispered these words to herself, slowly closing her eyes and sinking into Feng Xian's embrace, surrendering to the moment.
Feng Xian smiled down at her, feeling a surge of happiness at the sight of her soft submission.
Leaning down, he whispered in her ear, his voice low and playful.
"Gu Nanyuan! I've saved you twice now. Shouldn't you do something to repay me?"
Gu Nanyuan looked up at him, her face innocent but puzzled. "Repay you? What do you want in return?"
Feng Xian blinked, his gaze mischievous. "I wanna kiss you. No matter what!"
"Ah?!" Gu Nanyuan's red lips parted slightly, her mind taking a moment to catch up with his words.
Before she could react, Feng Xian pressed his lips softly against hers. He pulled back almost immediately, teasing her with a grin.
"Hm.. it's really sweet."
Gu Nanyuan's breath caught in her throat. Her face flushed bright red, and she quickly broke free from his arms, her eyes wide in shock.
"You—"
Feng Xian chuckled, clearly enjoying the flustered reaction. He leaned back casually, his smile growing.
"Anyway," he continued, his tone shifting to something more businesslike, "our Feng Group can't develop the Sunny Coast project alone. We need your Nanyuan Group's help."
The mention of business brought Gu Nanyuan back to reality. She thought for a moment, realizing that Feng Xian had been planning this all along. From the auction to the closed-off building, it was all part of his scheme.
The Feng Group was more than capable of handling the Sunny Coast development on their own. But they wanted her—specifically, her involvement. Even if it meant crossing the Shen and Chen families. But why?
A flash of realization struck her.
Could it be... that he likes me?
Is he doing all this... for me?
The thought took her breath away, and she couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed.
Feng Xian watched the emotions flicker across her face, knowing he had her where he wanted. He leaned in closer, his desire for her growing as he admired her perfect profile.
Before she could react, he made his move again, moving in for another kiss.
Gu Nanyuan, sensing his intent, quickly turned her head to avoid him. His lips brushed against her soft cheek instead.
"If you keep doing this... I'll leave!" she threatened, her voice filled with annoyance as she grabbed the car door handle and swung it open, ready to escape.
Feng Xian shrugged nonchalantly. "If you want to leave, then sure.. go ahead. Bye bye~!"
Gu Nanyuan was furious but hesitated when she saw the thugs still patrolling the area at the foot of the mountain. Fear gripped her, and she quickly slammed the car door shut and returned to her seat.
Feng Xian feigned ignorance, raising an eyebrow. "Oh? You're back?"
Panicked, Gu Nanyuan grabbed his hand. "We can't leave. Those thugs are still guarding the bottom of the mountain."
Feng Xian fought to suppress a smile. "Looks like we'll be staying on the mountain tonight."
With a dramatic sigh, he opened the sunroof and flattened the car seats, inviting her to rest beside him.
The sky was clear, the stars twinkling brightly above. Gu Nanyuan relaxed, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. But as a chill breeze blew, she shivered.
Feng Xian noticed and immediately moved to close the sunroof. Then, he removed his suit jacket and gently draped it over her shoulders. "Don't catch a cold."
Just as she was about to speak, her phone rang, breaking the calm. It was Li Li.
Without waiting for Gu Nanyuan to speak, Li Li's voice came through, full of certainty.
"Second sister, I told you! Feng Xian is trying to trick you at the auction. I knew it! He's not a good person!"
Gu Nanyuan felt her face flush with embarrassment. The car was small, and even though the hands-free wasn't on, Li Li's voice carried clearly through the quiet night.
Gu Nanyuan quickly glanced at Feng Xian, feeling awkward, before clearing her throat and hurrying to explain. "No, Li Li, you're wrong. It's not what you think."
"Feng Xian helped me at the auction tonight. Without him, I wouldn't have gotten the Sunny Coast Project."
Li Li wasn't convinced, her suspicion still lingering. "Second sister, there's something off about this. He must have another motive."
Before Gu Nanyuan could respond, Li Li added, "I'm coming to find you."
Panicking, Gu Nanyuan immediately interjected. "No need, Li Li. I'm just watching the stars with a friend here. Don't worry."
Li Li hesitated. "Are you sure? Everything's okay?"
After a few more reassurances, Li Li reluctantly agreed to let it go.
When the call ended, Feng Xian sighed deeply, pretending to be wistful.
"Sigh... I envy you."
Gu Nanyuan, concerned, immediately asked, "What's wrong?"
Feng Xian looked at her, his voice tinged with feigned vulnerability. "Your adoptive mother, Ling Qingxiao... at least she loves you. I've never known that kind of love. My own mother is gone, and even though Ling Qingxiao is my aunt, she only sees Zhang Lingyi as her own."
He leaned back, rubbing his brow tiredly.
Gu Nanyuan felt a pang of sympathy. She understood, remembering how Ling Qingxiao had always pushed the seven sisters to support Zhang Lingyi above all else. But it was clear that Ling Qingxiao's heart wasn't as generous as it seemed.
Feng Xian let out a long, exhausted breath before closing his eyes, pretending to fall asleep.
A few moments passed before he suddenly coughed harshly in his sleep, a clear sign of something wrong.
Concerned, Gu Nanyuan frowned. She noticed how he was only wearing a thin shirt and shivering, so she decided to take action. She carefully removed her jacket, planning to cover him. But before she could move away, Feng Xian grabbed her arm, pulling her toward him.
With a startled gasp, she found herself flipped onto the car seat beneath him. Before she could react, he captured her lips in a quick, fiery kiss. His tongue expertly parted her lips, and he kissed her passionately.
She froze for a moment, then found herself responding, her body shivering as the kiss deepened. Her mind was overwhelmed by the sensations, her resistance fading.
Only when she felt her breath begin to falter did Feng Xian pull away, his gaze fixed on her swollen lips, now flushed from the kiss.
Her hair was disheveled, and a few buttons of her blouse had come undone, revealing her delicate skin. She looked like a rose, its petals opening in the darkness of the night.
"What we didn't finish last time... shall we continue it now?"
Feng Xian's voice was hoarse, his breath heavy with desire.
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A/N: Keke, Maybe you'll finally get to see some smutty chaps!?