Dragon City
In a private club in the Houhai area, several affluent young men were partying in a posh private room, completely immersed in the world of wine, lights, and flamboyant women. In this atmosphere of frivolousness, the most striking figure was a man, alone in his grandeur, sitting in the middle on a sofa, unmatched in looks and prestige. Despite being the most handsome and noble among the rich sons present, no woman in the room dared to approach him. Everyone knew that he, Lu Huanan, had a personal rule: no woman was allowed within a three-meter radius of him.
Having endured the loud atmosphere for less than half an hour, Lu Huanan finished the wine in his glass with a frown, and he stood up to leave.
"Hey, Lu, don't go just yet! You're the guest of honor tonight!" Zhen Shaodong quickly let go of the woman in his arms and held Lu Huanan back. He leaned in and whispered, "Brother, your gift hasn't arrived yet."
"A gift?" As Lu Huanan looked puzzled, the door of the private room swung open, and a girl wearing a white knee-length skirt with flowing hair and a pretty face was pushed in.
"Look, your gift has arrived!" Zhen Shaodong grinned at Lu Huanan and briskly pulled over the stunned girl who was standing at the entrance.
Seeing the girl being ushered in, Lu Huanan found himself reluctantly sitting back on the sofa, the thought of leaving no longer urgent.
"Come on, Xiao Xi, your job tonight is to keep our Lu happy! Have a seat!" Zhen Shaodong pushed Gu Xiao Xi into the seat next to Lu Huanan, uncorked a prepared bottle of Lafite, and poured her a glass.
From the moment Gu Xiao xi had been pushed through the door, her eyes had been kept downcast. Holding the wine finally handed to her, she clenched the fabric of her dress on her lap, reminding herself of the purpose of her journey. "Gu Xiao Xi, didn't you say you'd do anything to save your sister? Be brave then! Nothing is more important than your sister's life!"
Having made up her mind, Gu Xiao Xi mustered the courage to look up, her clear, black eyes clashing with Lu Huanan's deep and intense falcon eyes. A memory of being forcefully kissed by this man raced through her mind.
Seeing this dangerous man again made Gu Xiao Xi nervous but she couldn't allow herself the luxury of cowardice. She raised her glass, masking her nervousness, and started to speak, "…Happy birthday, Mr. Lu." Then, she tipped her head back and downed the contents of the glass. She had never drunk alcohol before. The burning sensation in her throat, coupled with her hastiness, made her choke.
Lu Huanan watched the girl who had suddenly disappeared from his life yet now stood unexpectedly before him. Could it be…?
He silently speculated about her intentions while narrowing his eyes. The moment Gu Xiao Xi stopped coughing and reached for the glass that was refilled by Zhen Shaodong, Lu Huanan grabbed her wrist without hesitation and pulled her out of the room.
Whispers began to fill the room, a close friend to Zhen Shaodong, Lan Shao, moved closer and asked in a low voice, "Hey, Shaodong, what's going on? Doesn't our Lu despise women's proximity? But he seems to treat the girl just now differently. What's her story?"
Nursemaid his wine, Zhen Shaodong leaned toward Lan Shao and replied, "That girl used to work part-time as a housemaid in Lu's private house about a year ago…"
"Ah… I see now! Haha~" Lan Shao finally understood and started laughing mysteriously with Zhen Shao Dong.
Meanwhile, Lu Huanan had already pulled Gu Xiao Xi into the room where he was resting. The club was built in a secluded area of Houhai. Since he started his birthday vacation, he intended to spend the night here. Upon entering, he pushed Gu Xiao Xi against the door, his sharp, eagle-like eyes staring directly at her lowered lashes.
Her fine, lengthy lashes cast a shadow below her eyes, fluttering like a soft feather brushing over his heart. Seeing her evade him, Lu Huanan couldn't help but demand sharply, "Why did you suddenly leave a year ago? Why have you suddenly reappeared now? Gu Xiao Xi, don't I deserve an explanation?"
Gu Xiao Xi tightened her grip on her skirt, her eyes still lowered. After a moment, she answered him, "… I left because my studies at A University had ended. I returned because my sister fell ill."
"Why are you in front of me now?" Lu Huanan took hold of Gu Xiao Xi's chin, lifting her face. His gaze was as piercing as his tone.
Faced with his gaze, Gu Xiao Xi's heart pounded uncontrollably. His eyes always seemed deep and sharp, as if they had the ability to see through everything. She always felt naked under his gaze and could only utter in a mosquito-like voice, "I… I came to you because my sister is very sick. I need a lot of money to save her."
"Oh?" Lu Huanan seemed to understand something. He raised an eyebrow, a faint smirk playing around his lips, "So, this is why you abruptly left a year ago and now stand in front of me."
Gu Xiao Xi pursed her lips and nodded. Indeed, she had reappeared in front of him to get money for her sister's treatment.
"Hehe~" Lu Huanan suddenly gave a cold laugh, tightening his grip on her chin. The smirk on his lips became more pronounced. "But why should I help you? Or, what price are you willing to pay for my help?"
It seemed like Gu Xiao Xi anticipated his questions. Biting her lips, she looked at the noble man in front of her with his cold handsome face. His faint smirk, the hidden possessiveness in his eyes made her feel a chill in her heart. Thinking about her sister lying unconscious in the hospital, she took a deep breath, her hand slowly moving to the button at her chest...
Lu Huanan, staring at the girl he had control over, watched as she undid her buttons, revealing her light pink bra and the ivory-white outline beneath it. His throat tightened as he stopped her from going any further, causing Gu Xiao Xi's sorrowful eyes to tremble, looking up at his suddenly icy gaze.
"Gu Xiao Xi, put your clothes back on and disappear from my sight now! Otherwise, you will not have a chance to make a choice ever again!" Lu Huanan warned, suppressing his feelings, released her, and turned to go to the bathroom. He didn't get very far when…
"I made my choice! If you don't mind, I am now willing to be yours…" Gu Xiao Xi's voice weakened as her words rushed out. In fact, she knew she had reached a point where she no longer had options. But deep inside, she was aware that she was not worthy of him due to their different statuses.