Chapter 99

### Chapter 100: Shi Shi's Patronage

"Let's not leave until we're drunk!"

Tonight, Ye Shishi was not wearing her usual short top and skirt but a white qipao that accentuated her fiery curves, which were enough to incite criminal thoughts in any man. Her slender waist, plump buttocks, and the stunning arc of her exposed legs exuded a mature charm that had long since shed the innocence of youth. // Welcome to the reading experience //

At the spot where her ample chest lifted the qipao, a blooming lily was embroidered.

Ye Shishi, a woman whom many wealthy and influential men in the circle cursed as venomous as a snake, yet secretly harbored the desire to die a happy death under her, yearned to indulge in every intimate act with her. However, they all had to tread carefully and respectfully in her presence.

At this moment, this woman who evoked such complex feelings in countless men was squinting her almond eyes, smiling warmly as she pulled Zhao Heng to sit beside her, exuding an intimate and flirtatious charm that made people envious.

Qiao Fatty secretly lamented the unfairness of the world, as the two most desirable women in Huanghai were both taken by the boss. However, he only dared to think this in his mind, for fear of being chopped into pieces and thrown into the Huangpu River by Ye Shishi. Moreover, the array of exquisite dishes on the table caught his attention, making his mouth water.

"Come, sit here!"

Ye Shishi pulled Zhao Heng to sit beside her, her smile charming and sweet.

"I hope tonight's meal suits your taste."

The welcoming banquet that evening was more luxurious than the one at the State Council. The spacious and opulent hall was bathed in soft lighting, making it as bright as daylight. Ye Shishi and Yan Ruyu, along with Zhao Heng, sat in a circle, creating a harmonious and lively atmosphere.

Waitresses, like fluttering butterflies, served various dishes with enticing aromas. Qiao Yuncai and Song Qingguan, who were no strangers to grand occasions, were still taken aback by the exquisite and intricate preparation of some dishes, the luxury of which they could hardly imagine.

The cost of this meal was likely more than what some commoners would earn in a lifetime.

When the waitress poured wine for Zhao Heng, he politely refused with his hand.

"Oh, I forgot you're injured and can't drink."

Ye Shishi, noticing the bandages on Zhao Heng's body, tapped her head and smiled apologetically. "It's all my fault for being too excited and forgetting about this!" She then gestured to Yan Ruyu behind her. "Ruyu, have someone bring over a few bowls of premium bird's nest. Zhao Heng needs to recuperate."

Yan Ruyu nodded and immediately went to arrange it.

Ye Shishi took the wine glass from in front of Zhao Heng and replaced it with a glass of juice. "You can't drink, so I won't either. I'll keep you company with some juice." Her words were gentle and caring, like a devoted wife, making Song Qingguan exclaim at her versatility.

Zhao Heng picked up the juice and smiled. "I am indeed injured and can't drink, but I don't want to dampen Ye Jie's spirits. So, Ye Jie, please feel free to drink. Yuncai, toast to Ye Jie three times to thank her for helping me."

"Sure thing!"

Qiao Yuncai, who had already been eating chicken legs without restraint, spat out the bones and grabbed a bottle of already opened vodka, pouring a full glass for himself and Ye Shishi. Before she could react, he gulped it down, then wiped his thick lips and sighed, "Thank you, Ye Jie!"

Qiao Fatty tilted his empty glass provocatively, clearly expecting Ye Shishi to drink. The alluring woman paused for a moment, then glanced at Zhao Heng with a seductive look, and without much hesitation, picked up the glass. She tilted it, and the strong liquor flowed down her throat in a graceful manner.

However, her chest trembled slightly.

In an instant, the glass was empty.

"Ye Jie, you have a great capacity for alcohol!"

Zhao Heng clapped his hands. "Fatty, toast again."

Qiao Yuncai did not hesitate, immediately refilling the glasses. He drank first, and Ye Shishi, with a smile, followed suit, finishing the two glasses. When Qiao Yuncai returned to eating his chicken legs, Ye Shishi looked at Zhao Heng and sighed softly, almost inaudibly, "What a torment."

A hint of helplessness crossed her face, but she did not refuse Qiao Yuncai's toast. She smiled faintly and, maintaining her usual allure, finished the glass of wine. Then, without any hesitation, she grabbed Zhao Heng's left hand, her breath like a gentle breeze, making him feel intoxicated. "After three glasses of wine, are you satisfied?"

Her hand was cold, just like the melancholy Zhao Heng had noticed earlier.

The white qipao accentuated her long, graceful figure, and her dark red hair made her exposed neck and skin appear even more delicate and smooth, as if emitting a faint glow. However, the coldness in her palm revealed that all her beauty was on the brink of collapse.

Perhaps, one more glass of wine, and Ye Shishi would cease to exist.

Zhao Heng's heart softened. "Very satisfied... very satisfied!"

Ye Shishi smiled sweetly. "Do you feel sorry for Shishi?"

The bird's nest was quickly served. Yan Ruyu, noticing Ye Shishi's empty wine glass, frowned slightly but then returned to her calm demeanor, placing the bird's nest in front of Zhao Heng. Zhao Heng did not hesitate and began to eat voraciously, much like Qiao Yuncai. Ye Shishi watched him with a playful look.

After a long while, she said, "Zhao Heng, after dinner, will you accompany me for a walk by the river?"

The three of them instinctively paused their movements. Qiao Yuncai secretly glanced at them, wondering if this woman was truly lonely. Song Qingguan, concerned that Zhao Heng's injuries would be affected by the wind, hesitated but then saw the hint of melancholy in Ye Shishi's eyes and decided to keep quiet, thinking she might have truly fallen for Brother Heng.

He decided not to interfere with their good thing and remained silent.

Zhao Heng did not react much, simply replying, "Sure!"

He knew this woman had something to discuss with him.

In the dead of night, a red BMW sped through the most bustling streets of the city center. Although it was nearly ten o'clock, the streets were still bustling with traffic. Ye Shishi, now in a one-piece dress, stepped on the gas, performing continuous drifts, leaving a trail of cursed arcs on the road.

"Ye Jie, what's on your mind?"

In the middle of the night, a man and a woman alone in a car, with Ye Shishi's legs constantly swaying, exuding endless charm, made Zhao Heng somewhat uncomfortable. After asking, he turned on the music to ease the tension. In front of this experienced woman, he was a complete novice.

Being composed on the surface did not mean he was calm inside. How many men could remain unmoved? A little bit of attraction only proved he was a normal man, especially since Ye Shishi kept glancing at him, making it a torment. Sometimes, Zhao Heng really wished he were Lu Meng.

Otherwise, he would have taken Ye Shishi right there in the car.

"Does there have to be a reason for us to be out? Can't you just accompany me for a walk?"

Leaning back in her seat, Ye Shishi held the steering wheel, pouting and deep in thought. At that moment, she seemed like an innocent girl, her alluring face radiating a pure smile. "Do you really think I'm old and ugly, not comparable to the fresh and lively Du family girl?"

She chuckled. "Be honest, who do you think is prettier, me or Du Ziyi?"

Zhao Heng remained calm. "Each has their own charm!"

Ye Shishi's lips curved into a smile, and she laughed melodiously. "I didn't expect you to be so smooth, not offending either side. But I'm satisfied with your evaluation, as it's more genuine than the flattery of those men! By the way, I want to keep a man!"

She glanced at Zhao Heng, whose emotions remained unchanged, and added with a playful tone, "Someone to drink with me when I'm bored, and to keep me company in bed when I'm lonely and empty. Are you interested? Ten thousand a month, and a villa after a year."

She patted Zhao Heng's knee. "Will you do it?"

"Sorry, I don't have the strength to earn that money."

Zhao Heng maintained his calm demeanor, then added seriously, "But if you need someone to vent to, I can help you find someone. There are few women like you in Huanghai, but men like me are as common as fish in a river. How about I keep an eye out for you?"

"Go to hell!"

Ye Shishi lightly punched him, laughing and scolding, "I only want to keep you. No other man, even if they offered a billion, would interest me. Zhao Heng, you missed your chance to touch me. Don't regret it later, and don't think of me when you're with Du Ziyi."

"If I had another chance, would you still want to be kept?"

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