Beauty Like Jade

Faced with her suggestive actions, Lin Yuan instinctively reached out, ready to take the tissue and wipe his own mouth.

But as he raised his hand, Zhang Ziyi's delicate hand smoothly pushed forward, placing the tissue and her hand together into Lin Yuan's palm.

Before Lin Yuan could react, she tucked the tissue into his palm.

As she withdrew her soft hand, her fingertips brushed his palm, sending ripples through Lin Yuan's heart.

"Shy? Then wipe it yourself." Her smile was like a blooming flower, full of charm.

She truly was a siren, and one who knew how to tease a man.

Lin Yuan pretended to wipe his clean mouth with the tissue, masking his fluster.

When he put the tissue down, Zhang Ziyi spread her arms and said, "Long time no see, want a hug?"

Gazing at her graceful and alluring figure, her cool yet seductive face, male instinct drove him forward, to experience the bliss of that tender embrace.

However, Lin Yuan's mind was exceptionally clear at this moment.

His relationship with Zhang Ziyi had always been quite good. While filming Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, they played lovers in the drama and had many private interactions outside of work.

Zhang Ziyi was 21 this year, three years older than him, right at the prime age for a woman's bloom.

In their past interactions, Lin Yuan knew she mostly saw him as a charming younger man of the opposite sex.

Although she was intimate and took care of him, she always maintained a certain reserve, keeping an insurmountable distance.

The attraction between men and women made her want to be close to him.

But his immaturity meant that the pragmatic and realistic Zhang Ziyi wouldn't truly choose him.

Women in the entertainment industry could only admire strength; a handsome but immature younger man was nice to look at, but not a suitable match.

However, during this meeting, her attitude towards Lin Yuan had clearly changed.

This wasn't surprising at all. In the past two months, Lin Yuan's career had skyrocketed, showing excellent momentum.

In Zhang Ziyi's eyes now, Lin Yuan was no longer the young man without background or resources who needed her care.

He had transformed into a potential stock with significant investment value.

Her mindset had shifted to taking the initiative, to firmly secure Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan had long recognized this change in her, which was why he had been cautiously maintaining his distance.

For example, when coming to Hong Kong this time, Zhang Ziyi had already helped him book a first-class ticket.

But Lin Yuan made an excuse that he had already bought his ticket, preferring to fly to Hong Kong on the economy class ticket he purchased himself.

"My arm is getting sore, you're not being a gentleman at all," Zhang Ziyi said playfully, seeing Lin Yuan's lack of response.

Young and beautiful ladies certainly had this kind of privilege; most men found it hard to refuse them.

Lin Yuan shook his head and smiled, "I arrived very late last night, so I didn't shower and I smell. I wouldn't want to impose on a lady."

Zhang Ziyi's gaze was direct: "What does that matter! When you were covered in sweat and holding me close, did I ever complain?"

Her words left Lin Yuan completely flustered.

She was referring to the two passionate scenes in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Filmed in the Gobi Desert, there were no facilities for cleaning.

They had to complete the filming earnestly, covered in dust and sweat.

That was in the past, and now that she brought it up, the implication was extremely clear.

Looking at Zhang Ziyi's delicate, flawless face, like a peach blossom, Lin Yuan was momentarily unsure how to refuse.

"Pfft…"

Just then, Zhang Ziyi actually burst out laughing.

She stomped her foot in exasperation, "I messed up, I can't be this shameless. This style really doesn't suit me… I can't even seduce a man, it's infuriating…"

Zhang Ziyi's face, which was pure and innocent yet held a hint of strength, now seemed even more adorable.

Lin Yuan said sincerely, "Sister Ziyi, I respect you very much, and I value our friendship…"

Although he didn't want to get together with Zhang Ziyi, he didn't dislike her at all; instead, he was filled with gratitude.

She was a bit pragmatic, but so what?

In this world of fame and fortune, who didn't have their own agenda, unless it was your parents?

Whether it was her taking care of him during the filming of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon or her help in making connections recently, her care for Lin Yuan was genuine.

"Am I not good-looking?" Zhang Ziyi felt Lin Yuan's rejection but still asked, unwilling to give up.

Of course, she was good-looking. How could he lie with his eyes open? But it wasn't about whether she was good-looking or not.

"Sister Ziyi, does your beauty need my certification? But we really aren't suitable."

"Since you're so beautiful, can't we just have fun if we're not suitable? I don't need you to take responsibility!"

"Because of love, love is love; feelings don't need to be generously given. No one needs to give me a beautiful era, I want you now!" Before Lin Yuan could answer, his alarm clock rang again.

It was eight o'clock, and the alarm was reminding them that it was time to head to the set.

But these damn lyrics only made the atmosphere more awkward…

Zhang Ziyi's eyes were already misting over, but she stubbornly stared at Lin Yuan, waiting for him to give her an answer.

Sincerity is always the best way to interact with people.

Lin Yuan said earnestly, "Sister Ziyi, I truly cherish the fate that brought us together. I really hope we can be friends for life.

I can't carelessly impose my desires on you, nor do I want a fleeting pleasure to lead to us becoming strangers."

"Do you hate me?"

"In my heart, you've always been like a gentle older sister, a presence as kind as family. How could I hate you?"

At Lin Yuan's words, Zhang Ziyi's eyes turned red, and she looked like she was about to cry.

But after all, she was Zhang Ziyi, not some delicate young girl.

After a while, she managed to compose herself and forced a wronged smile:

"You scoundrel, you have such a heartless heart! Fine, I give up. From today on, I'll only see you as a little brother. We've agreed, we'll be siblings for life!"

Lin Yuan smiled and said, "Sister, we will never fail each other."

"Then can I hug you now?"

Zhang Ziyi opened her arms again.

This time, Lin Yuan stepped forward proactively and gently embraced her.

Lin Yuan held her lightly, but Zhang Ziyi hugged him tightly, as if trying to merge into his body.

"Don't move, just this once."

Hearing this, Lin Yuan stopped moving and let her hold him tightly.

After a while, Zhang Ziyi released her arms and playfully punched him, pouting, "You clearly showered last night, what bad smell are you talking about?"

Lin Yuan smiled and didn't answer.

Zhang Ziyi's expression cleared up, and she smiled, saying, "Little brother, let's go. I'll drive you to the set."

"Okay!"

As Lin Yuan sat in the passenger seat, being driven to the set.

He felt a trace of disappointment in his heart:

Today, he and Zhang Ziyi had established a sibling relationship, which was a form of intimacy, right?

She was Type A blood, and also a non-B type girl as the system required.

Yet, no system prompt had popped up indicating mission completion.

This meant his attempt to exploit a loophole had failed.

Only by truly establishing an intimate romantic relationship with someone of the opposite sex could the mission be considered complete.

Damn system, it truly left no room for loopholes!