In the early morning, as the sun began to rise, a few streaks of golden sunlight sprinkled across every street and alleyway. A gentle spring breeze wafted through the window panes, creating a serene and comfortable atmosphere.
A stream of sunlight cast itself on Xiao Xuan's face through the window. Half-asleep, Xiao Xuan opened his eyes. He took a dazed glance at the beauty sleeping next to him, smacking his lips as he remembered yesterday night's indulgence.
Yesterday, the company's general manager had sealed a major deal, generously treating all the staff to a meal, even going as far as bringing everyone to the bar to celebrate.
Xiao Xuan was never a good drinker, but it was tough to resist the boss's good spirits and persuasion, so he had ended up drinking more than he could handle. Groggy, all he remembered was teaching some ruffians lurking in the bar a lesson, and incidentally picking up a lady to take home.
After a night of passion, she was now sleeping by his side, her mouth slightly open, looking lazy. Her fluffy long black hair idly scattered on the pillow, a few strands fell along her delicate white neck, pass her sexy collar bone, drawing his gaze.
She had fine features, a skin like a creamy jade, her petite body was perfectly curvaceous, especially those long, slender legs, enough to set any man's blood racing. It was indeed good fortune to come across such a stunning beauty at the bar.
A glint crossed Xiao Xuan’s eyes as he was contemplating whether to start his morning with some warm-up exercise, the woman let out a soft moan, blinking come-to as she opened her eyes.
“Who are you?” As soon as she opened her eyes, she caught Xiao Xuan’s mischievous eyes freely roaming over her naked body.
A brief flash of panic appeared in her almond eyes, and she quickly grabbed the towel blanket below her and covered her semi-exposed body, spatting a reprimand aloud.
Xiao Xuan grinned naughtily, finding the woman’s reaction quite unexpected.
Reaching out for a cigarette and freshly lit it, he lounged against the headboard, watching her with interest. It was indeed interesting that the woman, who was so active and seductive last night, was now as jittery as a frightened bird.
The woman quickly gathered herself, shaking the throbbing sensation in her head. The unfamiliar male scent permeating from her nose, along with flickering passionate scenes in her mind, swiftly reminded her of the consequences of drowning her sorrows at the bar last night.
She glanced sideways at the stranger beside her, who now seemed to be oddly "familiar". The young man, seemed to be in his mid-twenties, his face was neat, with sharp eyebrows, handsome features, sturdiness. Especially the faint smile at the corner of his mouth gave him an air of carefree spirit.
What irked her most was he was completely naked but remained calm and collected while leisurely smoking. The pungent smell from the cheap tobacco made her turn her head in disgust, her eyebrows creasing.
Xiao Xuan continued to smoke leisurely, observing the changing expressions on the woman’s face. He couldn't help but guess what type of reaction she would display next - a scream? a tantrum? call the cops?
He didn't care about any reaction, as long as it didn't affect his work. Today, he had a big contract to sign and he could not afford to mess it up.
If it hadn't been for the accidental conflict with those ruffians last night, this "sweet cabbage" might have already been snatched by that bunch of "pigs." He considered her the initiator despite the influence of alcohol. Xiao Xuan didn't feel any guilt.
What Xiao Xuan hadn't expected was that after a brief moment of panic, the woman quickly calmed down. She calmly got up to dress, not uttering a word from beginning to end, and didn't even glance at him again.
The silence in the air evoked a sense of pity in Xiao Xuan for her. Her slender and stubborn silhouette was heartbreaking.
Xiao Xuan raised his eyebrow and asked, "What's your name?"
Only after she was fully dressed did the woman turn around and look at Xiao Xuan coldly, answering, "It's none of your business! It's better if you forget about this!"
Xiao Xuan nonchalantly blinked and smiled mischievously, purposely teasing, "Forget about what?"
"Here is ten thousand yuan, you'd better erase last night's memories from your brain, or else..." The woman's tone was colder than a winter's night, revealing a glimpse of her queen-like dominance.
Xiao Xuan smirked and glanced at the stack of "Mao notes" she had dumped on the bed. He amusingly wondered if he looked like a gigolo to her.
"Or else what?"
"Or else, you'll wish death upon yourself!" Annoyed, the woman threw down this sentence, turned around, and slammed the door as she left, leaving Xiao Xuan behind with a bitter smile on his face.
Xiao Xuan couldn't help but wonder who this woman really was. He casually put the scattered notes into his bedside table. As he turned his head, he suddenly saw a cherry-blossom-like red bloodstain on the sheet. Surely, that blood couldn't belong to him.
Xiao Xuan touched his nose, his smile becoming odder. No wonder the woman's previously intense gaze looked as if she wanted to kill him. It turned out she was still a virgin. A vision of the woman's stubborn and fragile silhouette flashed in front of him, involuntarily evoking a sense of pity and guilt. He went to the window and looked around, but she was nowhere to be seen.
"I wonder what her name is!" Xiao Xuan mumbled.
Xiao Xuan was a carefree person. He freshened up his mood, washed his face in the bathroom, and didn’t overthink the situation. After fixing himself up, he hurried off to the company.
The company he worked at was a small interior decorating and renovation firm. The registered capital was no more than half a million. The office space was no more than fifty square meters, and the average salary was lower than the one in Nanhai City. But the company atmosphere was good, relaxed, and enjoyable, which perfectly matched with Xiaoxuan's job selection criteria. He wasn't much concerned about money. Trying to make a fortune from a salaried job was far less likely than having a good mood.
His home was close to the company, only a twenty-minute walk away. However, as he walked into the company, he was stunned. The usually flirtatious and passionate receptionist, who always batted her eyes at him, was now leaning against the corner with a disheveled look, her face pale and trembling.
"Brother Xiao, the company has been smashed!" The receptionist looked at Xiaoxuan, her eyes filled with tears, and stuttered.
Xiaoxuan rubbed his nose, a stormy look passing over his face. He gently patted the receptionist’s shoulder and said, "It's okay! Don't be afraid, I've got your back. Where's the boss?"
"The boss...he was beaten. He’s inside!" she informed.
With a stern look, Xiaoxuan strode in. The office was in chaos — glass shards were scattered on the floor, computers and files were lying haphazardly. The boss, Gaojin Lai, was whimpering while covering his bruised and swollen face. A few female colleagues stood on one side, still in shock. Two of them had slap marks on their faces that ignited Xiaoxuan's anger even further.
Damn it, someone even hit the women! Xiaoxuan clenched his fists, anger flaring within him.