Su Rou's face turned even paler.
Zhou Jingming was notorious for his debauchery; his games with women had always been nothing more than fleeting affairs.
But what was going on now?
He had repeatedly stood up for Su Xi, and even publicly displayed affection with her!
If Zhou Jingming insisted on letting her rest, all her efforts would be completely ruined.
Su Xi was also quite surprised—the bastard had actually helped her.
With an expression full of concern for Su Rou, she sighed regretfully, "Sister, you just said it yourself—no matter what you want, Mom will personally deliver it to your hands. I calculated the penalty fee; it's only a few hundred million at most. As long as you ask, Mom will definitely help you resolve it."
"Su Xi, you…"
Su Rou felt a lump of anger stuck in her chest. If it weren't for maintaining her image, she would absolutely fight Su Xi right now.
To suppress this trending topic, Li Xuemei had spent a lot of money.
Because of this matter, not long ago Dad had called and given her a severe scolding. Now if the Su family had to fork out money again, not only would Dad refuse, but even Li Xuemei would be driven to anger.
Seeing Zhou Jingming's determination to protect Su Xi to the end, Su Rou could only lower her stance and yield.
"I will recover from my injuries as soon as possible and definitely won't delay work. Please rest assured, leaders."
The two leaders exchanged glances—both were shrewd businesspeople—and immediately followed with flattering words, "Young Master Zhou, I don't think Su Rou's injuries are that serious. She can go back and rest; there shouldn't be any problem."
It seemed the rumored Young Master Zhou indeed acted as freely as his temperament suggested.
Whoever pleased him, he favored.
One had to admit, Su Xi's move of offering herself had indeed worked—even if she hadn't captured Young Master Zhou's heart, she had won a smile from the playboy.
If they continued to side with Su Rou now, Fengxing Media would absolutely suffer the consequences.
Zhou Li's entire face had swollen up like a toad's, and she even lisped when speaking, "I'll take Su Rou to the hospital right now. We won't disturb you leaders discussing business. We'll be going."
With that, she pulled Su Rou and quickly left the company.
Su Xi watched the two flee in panic and curved her lips.
"Su Xi, Director Zhu's film has immeasurable prospects. Act well—the company has high hopes for you." Director Li smiled with flattery.
Su Xi laughed inwardly.
Who was it that said she was worthless mud that couldn't be propped up?
Now they were running over to lick her boots?
These people—each one more hypocritical than the last.
"If you need anything in the future, just say it. The company will support you unconditionally." President Chen leaned closer, freeing a hand to reach toward Su Xi's shoulder.
Zhou Jingming's eyes darkened. His stern, cold demeanor frightened President Chen, who hastily withdrew his hand in a panic, "I still have things to attend to. I won't disturb you two."
Once everyone left, only the husband and wife remained in the vast space.
Su Xi stood on her tiptoes and took the initiative to kiss the man, "Hubby performed well just now. Here's your reward."
The way this playboy young master domineeringly protected his wife did have a certain rogue-ish charm.
No wonder so many women, even for just a fleeting affair, wanted to win Young Master Zhou's favor.
This man truly had the ability to drive people crazy!
Zhou Jingming glanced at her tender red lips, his gaze drifting downward. The collar she had deliberately pulled earlier was so low it reached below her collarbone, a pair of full breasts… almost spilling out.
He leaned his body forward, lowered his head close to her slightly flushed earlobe, his voice low and seductive, "Dressed like this to come to the company—who are you trying to seduce?"
Su Xi hooked her arms around his neck, her eyes silky and seductive, "You, of course!"
Zhou Jingming gripped her slender waist, laughing softly with delight as he pulled her a few steps into the adjacent lounge.
The door clicked shut, and he pinned her against the wall. "No one here. Seduce me all you want."
Su Xi blinked.
A demon was a demon—always trying to tease her, anytime, anywhere.
"President Li and President Chen just said you invested a hundred million in my film. What's that about?"
Zhou Jingming was an investor in Fengxing Media—that much she knew.
In the past, the two of them had never gotten along and had never collaborated. Now that they had their marriage certificate, he suddenly knew to promote his new wife?
Zhou Jingming pinched her chin, squinting as he rubbed against her red, luscious lips. "My wife finally landed a leading role. Consider it a wedding gift from your husband. Like it?"
His voice was exceptionally pleasant, with a seductive pull to it.
His breath carried a faint hint of tobacco.
Bold yet a little dissolute—truly captivating.
Su Xi pressed her lips together and pouted coquettishly. "But Su Rou said I was kicked off, and the lead role was given to her."
Zhou Jingming deepened the kiss, his tongue prying open her teeth to entangle with her nimble little tongue, his voice low and hoarse. "You believe what she says?"
"Everyone at the company is saying it." Su Xi was kissed breathless, her nails digging hard into his back.
Zhou Jingming was arrogant and wild—even a kiss was desperately entangling, as if he wanted to devour her bone and all, his body pressed against hers with not a sliver of space between them.
"She's not worthy."
Su Xi murmured softly, "Then who is?"
"You, of course."
As the words fell, Zhou Jingming kissed her even more fervently.
Su Xi's tongue was tangled to the point of agony. Unable to learn how to breathe through it, she nearly suffocated herself.
When the kiss ended, she pressed a hand to her chest, gasping for air, her wet lashes glaring at the man. "How many women have these lips kissed? You're so skilled at it."
Zhou Jingming braced one hand against the wall above her head and flicked her nose lightly, a wicked smile playing on his lips. "You know I'm good. If you still can't learn to breathe properly, you'll suffer for it later."
Seeing he was about to kiss her again, Su Xi turned her head away. "That film of Su Rou's—did you invest in it?"
As the company's cash cow, Su Rou's films were always heavily promoted, drawing massive investments from many investors.
Zhou Jingming had rushed to the company right after leaving the Su family home, and had spent over an hour in a meeting room alone with Su Rou. Even if it wasn't a man and woman secretly flirting behind closed doors, there was definitely something fishy going on.
"Of course…" Zhou Jingming nibbled her earlobe, deliberately teasing, "…not."
Su Xi was satisfied.
So the bastard knew his limits!
"Not this time, and never in the future either." She grabbed the man's collar, her eyes narrowing dangerously.
Zhou Jingming couldn't help but chuckle.
Who knew a little kitten could be so fierce when its fur stood on end.
As if the moment he said he couldn't—
She'd swallow him whole.
"Alright, whatever my wife says." He deliberately emphasized the word "wife," making Su Xi laugh softly as she enthusiastically returned his kiss.
The bastard let out a muffled groan, gripping her waist and shifting positions.
Amid their heated kisses, the man's hands wandered restlessly over her body. Su Xi knew when to stop and gently pushed against his chest. "I still have something to do. I need to go."
Zhou Jingming's phoenix eyes swept over her kiss-swollen lips. He had no intention of letting her off easily, continuing downward until he lingered at her chest.
Su Xi went soft in his arms, breathing rapid, her chest heaving violently.
This tempting appearance really made one… unbearably itchy!
The man smiled dissolutely, his fingers slipping in from the hem of her clothes and giving a pinch—not too hard, not too soft.
Just then, his phone rang.
Being close by, Su Xi clearly saw the caller ID.
It was a woman's name.
Right in front of her, Zhou Jingming swiped to answer, and a woman's soft, delicate voice spilled out from within, "Young Master Zhou…"