The room was lit by a single wall lamp.
Warm yellow light spilled onto the woman on the bed. She wasn't asleep, but with her round, almond-shaped eyes wide open, she looked at Zhou Jinnbai like a newborn infant, her gaze pure.
"Zhou Jinnbai, you're finally back," Lin Xingwan exclaimed, throwing off the covers and sitting up halfway on the bed, her head tilted.
She was wearing a two-piece pajama set, a camisole underneath and a robe over it.
As Lin Xingwan moved too much, the robe slipped, revealing her rounded shoulders.
Bathed in the warm yellow light, they were like fine jade, with a faint halo around the edges, incredibly alluring.
Her hair, which had been tied up during the day, cascaded down like a soft waterfall. Her cheeks were flushed and rosy from the alcohol, and her eyes sparkled.
As she looked at Zhou Jinnbai with such joy, there was no doubt that he... was smitten.
This woman's beauty wasn't just superficial; it emanated from her very core.
"Why aren't you speaking?" Lin Xingwan bit her lip. "Are you angry because I've been drinking?"
The man's Adam's apple bobbed. After a long pause, he finally spoke in a slightly hoarse voice, "I'm not angry. I just came in to see how drunk you are."
"Hehe, I'm fine. I have a high tolerance for alcohol," Lin Xingwan flashed a brilliant smile.
When she smiled, she was truly beautiful. Her faint dimples looked incredibly sweet.
She was clearly a bright and sunny person, yet when sober, she always disguised herself as a cold and distant woman.
Zhou Jinnbai couldn't help but reach out and pinch Lin Xingwan's cheek. "Since you're fine, I'll go rest too."
As soon as the man finished speaking, Lin Xingwan suddenly grabbed Zhou Jinnbai's arm. "No, no, you can't leave. Today... today you said you would help me... help me break off my engagement with Gu Shaoting."
Although Lin Xingwan's head was fuzzy from the alcohol, she was determined to achieve her goal once she remembered it.
He felt a soft sensation on his arm.
Even though Zhou Jinnbai wasn't knowledgeable about women's chests, the mere touch made his blood boil.
He instinctively tried to pull his hand away, but Lin Xingwan held on tightly.
She even stood up slowly from the bed, following the man's arm.
Until... she was fully standing, she was half a head taller than Zhou Jinnbai.
Lin Xingwan's head was spinning badly, and her body swayed. Zhou Jinnbai's gaze drifted down, and he could see the fair skin from her collarbone downwards.
It was a woman's unique curve, and the very reason for his blood rushing so easily.
Zhou Jinnbai could only lift his head and put one arm around Lin Xingwan's waist to prevent her from falling.
"I... I helped you wash vegetables, you can't go back on your word," Lin Xingwan pressed her hands on Zhou Jinnbai's shoulders, lowering her head, their eyes meeting.
Her tone was full of grievance, and her tear-filled eyes shimmered with an endearing light.
Zhou Jinnbai's calm mind was slightly overwhelmed by the alluring scene in the room.
This woman was deadly.
"I originally planned to take you to see it after your birthday, but with you in this state, it's useless to see it," Zhou Jinnbai said with a hint of helplessness. Who would have thought that the old lady would get the other party drunk to create an opportunity for him?
"See it on site? See what?" Lin Xingwan's head spun even more. Even though Zhou Jinnbai was holding her by the waist, her body felt weak, and she leaned into the man.
Zhou Jinnbai directly picked up the boisterous woman and was about to place her on the bed when Lin Xingwan wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him on the lips, a mere touch like a dragonfly skimming the water.
"Miss Lin mistakes me for Gu Shaoting, hmm?"
The man's eyes narrowed dangerously.
If this woman said 'yes,' he wouldn't mind throwing her out.
"No, you are Zhou Jinnbai, the Zhou Jinnbai who is more handsome than Gu Shaoting, the Zhou Jinnbai who can protect me," Lin Xingwan said with a gentle smile. "Zhou Jinnbai, goodnight."
She lit the fire and then left.
Who spoiled her?
The next second, the man suddenly leaned in and covered Lin Xingwan's lips.
The man's kiss was domineering and forceful, one hand cupping the back of Lin Xingwan's head, giving her no chance to retreat.
Lin Xingwan's head spun even more. She stared blankly, watching the man kiss her.
What the hell.
How could this woman's lips be so sweet?
He felt like he couldn't get enough of kissing her?
Meanwhile, at the Rongcheng Bay Hotel, a similar scene was unfolding.
Lin Shirou and Gu Shaoting lay on the same bed.
Gu Shaoting's expression was grim. After returning from the mall that night, he not only lost over eight million yuan but was also severely reprimanded by his father.
All of this was because of Lin Xingwan, that selfish woman.
If she had been more sensible and given the brooch to Shirou, why would things have become so embarrassing?
Lin Shirou clung to Gu Shaoting, one leg provocatively brushing against him.
"Shaoting, please don't be angry anymore, okay? We can earn money again if it's lost, but if you get angry and hurt your body, it's you who will suffer," Lin Shirou said, leaning against Gu Shaoting's chest in a submissive posture.
"I'm sorry you were wronged today and had to suffer with me," Gu Shaoting gently lifted Lin Shirou's chin, and they gazed at each other affectionately. "Does it still hurt? Husband will blow on it for you."
Lin Shirou shook her head. "It hurt a lot at first, but after hearing my husband's words, it doesn't hurt at all."
"Don't worry, the humiliation we suffered today because of Lin Xingwan, I will make her pay double."
Even though it was Master Qin who hit Gu Shaoting and made him kneel and apologize, Gu Shaoting only blamed Lin Xingwan.
"My husband, you're so good. I have no regrets being with you in this life," Lin Shirou said, then proactively offered her lips.
Gu Shaoting's anger turned into lust, and like a ferocious beast, he seemed to want to devour Lin Shirou.
The temperature in the room rose rapidly, and Lin Shirou's cries could be heard even in the hallway.
As the battle raged inside the room, reporters who had been waiting outside broke in.