You've gotten yourself into trouble

Li Xian hadn't brought up any requests, so Cao Xue naturally felt awkward speaking first. After all, Li Xian was the one calling the shots here; overstepping her bounds would be a taboo, and she knew that perfectly well.

Once the private butler left and the two of them were alone in the room, that was her moment to act.

As long as she won Li Xian over, Cao Xue could enjoy herself however she pleased.

There was no denying it—she played this part very cleverly.

From the moment she stepped into the elevator, she kept her mouth shut, and until the private butler left, she was as meek as a well-behaved quail.

If she'd still been running her mouth like a runaway train like before, Li Xian would have kicked her out without a second thought.

"Shut up for a minute!"

"Ooh~~"

Li Xian plopped down onto the soft, plush fabric sofa, first warning Cao Xue, then pulled his laptop out of his backpack, booted it up, connected to the internet, logged into JingD Mall, and started browsing the Alienware official flagship store.

He'd wanted to switch computers for a long time, and the Alienware gaming laptop was his top pick. Back then, he couldn't afford it, so he could only stare and drool.

Now, buying two and smashing one—that wasn't too much, was it?

Cao Xue obediently sat down beside him. Seeing he was busy picking out a laptop and ignoring her, she pulled out her phone to edit photos.

She'd taken plenty of selfies earlier and planned to touch them up before showing off on Moments. Later, she'd take even more pictures in this suite to make those little bitches green with envy.

Not everyone got the chance to check in at the Grand Hyatt, let alone the most expensive Presidential Suite. She could already imagine the shocked faces of those people on Moments.

Heh heh... You never thought I'd have a day like this, did you?

That fool Zhang Ning—how pathetic, throwing away a watermelon for a sesame seed.

Cao Xue thought, the corners of her mouth curling up into a pretty arc without her realizing it.

The strength of women's competitive nature went without saying.

Cao Xue and her circle of plastic sisters—every one of them was secretly scheming and vying for an edge. On the surface, they were all friendly and polite, but underneath, the currents ran fierce.

Any day now, one of them might get blindsided for no reason.

Take today—Cao Xue had taught Zhang Ning a lesson in what real-life face-slapping looked like.

It wasn't Cao Xue's fault for kicking her when she was down. The blame lay with Zhang Ning herself for not knowing how to act. Showing off now and then was fine, but constantly using your sisters as shields and stepping stones was too much.

What, were we all just here to set you off?

Were you made of gold, or studded with diamonds?

She'd stacked up that hatred full to the brim; a crash was only a matter of time. Cao Xue just happened to be in the right place and gave her a gentle shove.

Of course, without enough benefits, a "little insider" wouldn't flip sides.

Now it seemed that one push might lead to a bright future.

Who would've thought that an ordinary fat guy was actually a fat guy hiding his depth?

Cao Xue finished editing her photos and posted them on Moments. Watching the likes pile up and the envious comments roll in, she felt a warm glow inside, her vanity thoroughly satisfied.

"This Mercedes is way too imposing!"

"No way, it's a G65, a legendary ride."

"Beautiful car, beautiful woman—Xue'er looks stunning today."

"Xue'er, which sugar daddy are you with? Ask him if there's room in the back for a pair of long legs."

"Same here, same here—ask him if he needs a 36D."

You little bitches, don't even think about it.

Cao Xue immediately replied with a few eye-roll emojis, smirking smugly to herself.

"You can tell her the back seat's too cramped to stretch her legs." Li Xian had already placed his order and had been quietly watching her play on Moments for a while. When he saw that interesting comment, he couldn't help but chime in.

Wanting to sit in the back? The G65's rear seat space was so small it'd make you cry.

"Brother Xian, you're done?"

"Yeah." Li Xian stretched lazily, pulled a cigarette from the pack, and stuck it in his mouth.

Cao Xue reacted quickly, eagerly picking up the lighter to light it for him, then held the ashtray within easy reach for him to tap the ash.

This whole sequence of service made Li Xian feel very comfortable.

When someone bows low, they want something—Cao Xue's little schemes were as clear as day to him.

"Just say whatever you have to say, don't beat around the bush." Li Xian was in a decent mood, so he gave her a chance to speak.

But the moment the words left his mouth, he regretted it a little.

Giving her a chance—wasn't that just letting her loose again?

Just as he expected, once Cao Xue opened her mouth, she couldn't stop.

"Brother Xian, I've already thought it through for you. It's a little past four now. We could head to the lobby lounge on the second floor for a bit, or go to Sugar Cube on the first floor for some dessert.

When dinner time rolls around at five or six, if you want Western food or Japanese, we can go to Le Chef on the first floor. If you want seafood barbecue, we'll hit Xiang Hui on the fourth floor. But I think Star Bay No. 1 on the 46th floor is the best choice—great atmosphere and an even better view, perched above the mountains and sea. What a feeling.

Of course, no matter where we go, it's all up to you, Brother Xian."

After dinner, around eight or nine in the evening, we can head to the swimming pool for a night swim—have your butler prepare swimsuits for us.

By eleven, we'll probably be tired from swimming, so we can go to the VIVA Bar on the 47th floor, have a few drinks, listen to some music, and enjoy the night view. When we come back at night, we can even do a spa.

"Not bad, you've done your homework well."

In this building, there were six high-end restaurants and one premium bar, and Cao Xue had basically covered every single one.

"Of course, I've wanted to come here for ages, just never had the chance. Brother Xian, are you satisfied with my arrangement?"

"Whether I'm satisfied or not doesn't matter." Li Xian put on an air of indifference. "As long as you're happy."

The implication was clear: do whatever you want, just don't drag me into it.

Cao Xue caught Li Xian's meaning instantly, and she immediately softened her tone. "Brother Xian, it's all my heartfelt intention."

"Stop." Li Xian raised a hand to cut her off.

We're both foxes who've been around for a thousand years—what's with this Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio act?

What intention? Wasn't it just trying to get something for nothing?

Li Xian was all too familiar with this tactic. Zhang Ning had used it plenty of times before, all kinds of roundabout strategies. Cao Xue's approach was actually pretty direct.

Cao Xue, displaying her relentless spirit, immediately grabbed Li Xian's arm.

She was about to unleash the art of persistent persuasion.

To keep his own resolve from wavering, Li Xian quickly pulled his arm free and stood up.

He made an excuse to slip away.

"I'm going to take a shower. Do whatever you want."

"Brother Xian, I'll scrub your back for you."

"..."

You really think I'm made of clay? Come on, then—who's afraid of who?

[Random Quest: Go ahead and scrub that back.]

[Random Quest: Then make her shut up.]

See that? See that? Even the system can't stand it. Cao Xue, you've gotten yourself into trouble—big trouble.

P.S.: I'm probably going to update the contract status today. Please collect, recommend, and invest—support me, everyone.