Got a moment? Stealing a kiss.

Therefore, she could only tearfully refuse Jiang Chen.

Watching Jiang Chen's car drive out of Half-Mountain Island, she miserably took another car to the university.

The teaching building of Wenda University.

After a dull and boring lecture, Ye Mian stood up and left the classroom.

Qin Feifei was already waiting outside the classroom with a beaming smile.

As soon as she saw Ye Mian coming out, she eagerly put her arm around Ye Mian like a wealthy country landlord embracing his wife, pulling her over to the nearby corridor.

She lowered her voice and said, "Little Ye Mian, in recognition of your good behavior, the organization hereby dispatches you to go with me this weekend to the Boyuan Resort in the suburbs for hot springs, good food, and drinks."

Ye Mian raised an eyebrow, looked at her triumphant best friend, and smiled with a chuckle, "Oh? What good news is there recently?"

As soon as good news was mentioned, Qin Feifei was overjoyed.

"It's my birthday! But I've invited an architecture senior and a few of our girls. I'm covering all the food, drinks, and entertainment, so you just need to show up empty-handed. Oh, and no need to prepare gifts."

Since it was her birthday, Ye Mian would definitely go.

Qin Feifei was the first person she had met at school and one of her best friends at Wenda University.

Therefore, Ye Mian agreed without a second thought, "Alright, I'll come to school to find you this weekend and meet your little architecture handsome guy."

After a moment of thought, Ye Mian squinted her eyes and smiled, "Can I bring a plus-one?"

Qin Feifei was stunned for a moment, then a smile curved the corner of her mouth, "Oh, classmate Jiang is back? Sure, bring him along. I'd also love to meet the big shot who makes it onto television."

📱 "I still need to ask if he has time. What time should I come to find you?"

After confirming the time with Qin Feifei, Ye Mian left the school.

At one o'clock in the afternoon, the street was bustling with students who had no classes going in and out, and several blue taxis were parked at the entrance.

She stood beside the green belt, looking around and subconsciously searching for that Rolls-Royce.

After finding nothing, she belatedly realized that Jiang Chen had already returned, and Lin Shan probably wouldn't be coming to pick her up.

Just as she laughed at herself for growing accustomed to the extravagant lifestyle of having someone pick her up, a sharp honk sounded from behind.

Ye Mian immediately turned her head at the sound and saw Jiang Chen parked in his Bentley on the left side of Wenda University's main gate.

He was sitting in the driver's seat, the light catching the rim of his glasses. The thick glass of the front window did nothing to obstruct his gaze as he stared straight at Ye Mian, the corners of his mouth curved into the gentlest of smiles.

Seeing this scene, the joy in Ye Mian's heart spread bit by bit, and she walked over with cheerful steps.

The surrounding students cast their gazes toward the car. Although the color was as understated as could be, it still captured everyone's attention.

Fortunately, there were quite a few second-generation wealthy kids at Wenda University. The cars driven by Guan Yi and the others normally weren't bad either, so after taking a couple of glances, everyone grew accustomed to it.

Ye Mian got into the passenger seat, the cool air conditioning inside the cabin carrying Jiang Chen's faint, subtle scent. Jiang Chen turned his head to look at her.

"Have you had lunch?"

Ye Mian thought of the large steamed bun she had eaten at the cafeteria at noon, which was only an hour ago...

She wasn't very hungry, but she wanted to spend a little more time with Jiang Chen.

So, she put on a smiling face and said, "No, I haven't."

"Fasten your seatbelt. What do you want to eat?"

Ye Mian thought for a moment and said, "The same Thai restaurant as before."

Ten minutes later, the black Bentley parked in the parking space of the Thai restaurant.

After getting out of the car, Ye Mian was surprised to find that the Thai restaurant had changed.

The previous wooden signboard had been replaced with a steel one, bearing the four large characters: "Golden Taste Noodle Restaurant."

It seemed the Thai restaurant had gone out of business and closed down.

Ye Mian couldn't help feeling a sense of regret, not only because the Thai restaurant's food was delicious, but also because coming here to eat had become a habit of hers.

However, there were no other restaurants nearby. Looking at Jiang Chen, who had just gotten out of the car, Ye Mian smiled and said, "It seems the Thai restaurant is no longer open. Would you like to have noodles? The shop sign says they have seafood noodles."

Jiang Chen looked at the sign and replied, "Sure."

After the two of them were seated, a short while later, two bowls of noodles were served.

Ye Mian took a bite and found the broth fresh and fragrant, with wonderful flavors and texture.

After eating more than half of the bowl, she wiped her mouth with a tissue and asked Jiang Chen, "President Jiang, are you free this weekend?"

Hearing the young woman casually drop the title "President Jiang," Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow, as if she had already grown accustomed to calling him that.

"What's happening?"

Ye Mian understood the subtext of that question: if there was something going on, he was free; if not, he was busy.

She pondered for a moment: did a classmate's birthday party count as something going on?

Ye Mian really, really wanted Jiang Chen to go with her.

So, she said earnestly, "My roommate, Qin Feifei, is having a birthday and invited me and my boyfriend to go to Boyuan Resort to soak in hot springs and take a vacation."

She intentionally placed heavier emphasis on the word "boyfriend" to highlight the importance of the situation.

The afternoon temperature was still somewhat cool, with summer stubbornly delaying its arrival, and a couple of green leaves drifted in from outside the window.

The man thought for a moment, then, under her expectant gaze, nodded. "Alright."

Hearing his agreement, Ye Mian's eyes lit up.

She felt that Jiang Chen was truly wonderful to her. From childhood to now, there had never been anyone quite like him.

Whenever she made a request, his only answer was a simple "Alright."

She even wondered if her past self had lost her mind. How could she have failed to appreciate such an incredible guy by her side—someone who was both handsome and a top student, with a top-tier earning potential when he grew up?

Upon reflection, she came to understand herself from the perspective of an adult: a girl without parental companionship is sensitive and suspicious. Aside from Jiang Chen, she had been unwilling to speak more than a word to anyone else since she was little, immersing herself entirely in her own tiny world.

In that daze, she couldn't even see herself.

After finishing the noodles, Jiang Chen drove Ye Mian home.

Once in the car, Ye Mian felt a bit sleepy. She had slept late last night, woken up early this morning, and the staple foods she ate at lunch were all pure carbs, which naturally induced drowsiness.

After driving for a stretch, Jiang Chen noticed that the usually lively young woman had fallen silent. He looked over and saw her leaning against the car window, fast asleep.

As the car moved, her head bobbed slightly up and down.

Jiang Chen pulled over to the side of the road, reached out to grab a cushion from the back seat, and gently propped her head up.

Ye Mian suddenly opened her eyes and found herself staring at an exquisitely alluring face magnified right in front of her.

She was stunned for two seconds before a smile blossomed across her face.

Driven by a sudden impulse of mischievous desire, she placed her hand on Jiang Chen's shoulder and whispered softly, "Getting this close... are you trying to kiss me?"

Then, without waiting for Jiang Chen to reply, she planted an uninvited kiss right on the corner of his lips.

Overwhelmed by shyness, she leaned back against the cushion and pretended to continue sleeping.

As she feigned sleep, she secretly marveled at what a little scoundrel she was, finding it surprisingly effortless to flirt with a big shot.

Thinking this, the corners of her mouth curved upward uncontrollably.

Jiang Chen smiled silently and gently tapped the tip of her nose with his finger. His voice was impossibly tender.

"Next time you steal a kiss, I'll have to start charging a fee."

Ye Mian didn't reply, still secretly delighted.

Charging a fee was even better! If there was a fee, she would just work hard to make money so she could kiss him a hundred times a day.

She could even...

The imagery in Ye Mian's mind gradually drifted into some rather strange territory.

An unnatural blush spread across her face.

Good grief, this Jiang Chen was an absolute妖精 (tempter/siren)!

On the day of the weekend, Ye Mian woke up early and put on a full face of makeup. Because she was going out to play, she intentionally applied a vibrant lip color.

Whether she admitted it or not, the outer corners of Ye Mian's eyes naturally tilted upward, and when she wore light makeup, she always looked somewhat alluring.

Once she put on heavy makeup, no matter how she looked, she exuded a sultry charm.

When she blinked occasionally, she looked just like a cunning little fox.

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