Beneath their feet was a brilliant galaxy, with the lights of countless homes converging into a flowing sea of light.
"It's so beautiful, so this is what the whole city looks like." She couldn't help but praise.
It's great to be rich; even the perspective from which one sees the world is different from others.
"Our university, it's over there." Qiao Xi, excited as if she had discovered a new continent, pointed her slender fingers towards the southwest.
Back then, she had chosen secretarial studies, while Shang Beichen was the top student and campus heartthrob in finance. She hadn't expected him to truly make a name for himself.
A man at 30, with a net worth of hundreds of billions, could be said to have reached the pinnacle of life.
Shang Beichen tightened his hold on her, his gentle voice sounding, "Look for it, our home."
"It's over there." Qiao Xi saw it at a glance, the apartment building where she currently lived.
Their wedding room was there before, but they had downsized.
Shang Beichen took her slightly cool fingers and guided her hand to point in another direction.
"No, it should be there." He pointed to a hillside, the place where that ginkgo tree stood, and where they had first given themselves to each other.
Qiao Xi's eyes dimmed instantly.
"That area has been bought by someone, and we won't be able to go there anymore."
Shang Beichen hooked his lips, his voice carrying an obvious coaxing tone, "Do you want to go?"
He had checked; she had no romantic history in the past four years, nor any records of childbirth at the hospital.
She was still quite good.
Therefore, he wanted to treat her better from now on.
Qiao Xi's heart began to pound again, but she didn't answer.
Shang Beichen lowered his head and gently kissed her ear. The warm dampness landed on it, causing Qiao Xi to tremble uncontrollably.
"Your birthday gift this year is me, are you going to unwrap it?"
Oh my god.
Qiao Xi's body tensed up.
He was a male siren, this was naked temptation.
Seeing her stunned, Shang Beichen turned her body around to face him.
Qiao Xi looked at his handsome face, which was handsome to the point of angering gods and men, her cheeks uncontrollably flushing, her heart beating so fast it felt like it would leap out of her throat.
His large hand gently held the back of her head, then slowly moved closer to her.
Just as his lips were about to touch hers.
She flinched suddenly.
"I... I want to eat cake." She pulled out a clumsy excuse.
If he kissed her now, it would be an irreversible descent.
He had a history, and she hadn't forgiven him yet. Wanting it in her heart was one thing, but she had to hold her ground.
With his current net worth, what kind of woman couldn't he have?
She didn't want to become his plaything, or fall for him again.
His return this time was not for good intentions.
She added, "I heard a meal here costs six figures. Aren't you going to treat me to a taste?"
"Little greedy cat." Shang Beichen hooked his lips and led her into the private room.
This was a private room with a tulip theme, surrounded by flowers. The uniquely shaped crystal chandelier and the exquisite reliefs on the walls exuded ultimate beauty everywhere...
This was not just eating a meal, it was about the environment.
"Start serving the dishes," Shang Beichen said faintly.
"Yes, Mr. Shang, please wait a moment." The manager nodded and walked out.
He had been hungry all this time waiting for her.
This woman, on the other hand, didn't answer his calls and even kicked him out of the group.
This debt could not be settled anywhere but in bed.
Of course, one needed to be full to have the energy to settle accounts.
The two sat down at the dining table.
Shang Beichen placed his mobile phone directly in front of her, his voice deep and carrying an undeniable order.
"Add me back to the group."
"Okay."
Qiao Xi quickly picked up her phone, ready to operate.
But when she opened the group chat, she realized they weren't even friends, and she couldn't add him at all.
This group was created by Su Xiaoke, and she was just an administrator.
"Um... I'll have Secretary Su add you."
Shang Beichen shot her a look, silently conveying: Try it.
Qiao Xi trembled guiltily.
Forget it.
Add him first, then pull him in. At worst, she could delete him later.
She resignedly brought up her QR code.
"You scan me."
Unexpectedly, Shang Beichen also brought up his QR code, his chin slightly raised.
"You kicked me out, you scan."
Damn it!
Whoever scans is a dog!
This man was truly childish to the extreme...
Qiao Xi took a deep breath and obediently picked up her phone to scan it, sending a friend request.
Shang Beichen hooked the corner of his lips smugly and clicked accept.
Qiao Xi immediately added him back to the group.
Just then, the waiter began to serve the dishes.
First, the aerated red wine was carefully poured into the stemmed glasses.
Following that, a large table of dazzling dishes was served one after another.
French foie gras, black pearl caviar, Boston lobster, truffle chicken soup, and the legendary 24K gold black chocolate ice cream...
Qiao Xi's eyes lit up.
It was said that this ice cream would be accompanied by a one-carat real diamond as an accessory, with a price of over thirty thousand yuan per serving.
She wanted the ice cream, and she definitely wanted the diamond too!
She picked up a small spoon and saw the sparkling object next to the cup at a glance.
It was really there!
Shang Beichen was the first to raise his wine glass, "Happy birthday."
"Thank you."
They clinked glasses, and Qiao Xi took a small sip.
The mellow aroma that entered her mouth confirmed that this was actually a Romanée-Conti.
The man's dining posture was impeccably elegant, and he occasionally served her dishes.
She had actually already eaten a meal, so she wasn't hungry at all.
Seeing her not eating, Shang Beichen raised his eyebrows slightly, "Why aren't you eating? Do you want me to feed you?"
"No need!"
Qiao Xi quickly picked up a fork and put a piece of foie gras into her mouth.
The melt-in-your-mouth creamy texture made her eyes light up again.
It was delicious!
She couldn't help but try a few more bites.
Seeing this, Shang Beichen poured her half a glass of red wine.
Qiao Xi thought, this expensive wine shouldn't be wasted, so she'd try another half glass.
In a moment, her cheeks were flushed.
Shang Beichen chatted with her while pouring her wine.
Unknowingly, Qiao Xi started to feel a bit dizzy.
So sleepy.
Wanted to sleep!
At this moment, a small and exquisite birthday cake was brought over, with only one candle on it.
Shang Beichen wiped his lips with a napkin, picked up the cake, and walked to her side.
"Make a wish."
Qiao Xi swayed her dizzy head, rested her chin on her hands, and closed her eyes.
She closed them for a long time. This girl wouldn't have fallen asleep, would she? Drunk?
Shang Beichen chuckled softly, reached out, and shook her, "Good girl, blow out the candle first."
Qiao Xi groggily opened her eyes and blew forcefully at the cake.
It didn't go out.
She puffed out her cheeks and blew again.
Still not out.
"Where are you blowing? The candle is here."
Shang Beichen felt like he would be angered to death by her sooner or later. She was truly drunk.
Finally, the candle went out.
At that very moment, all the lights in the private room suddenly went out, and the world plunged into darkness.
The next second, she felt warm lips press against hers, conquering her lips and tongue.
Then, she felt her feet leave the ground, and she was easily lifted up by him, hanging on him like a pendant.
"Shang... Mmm."
She didn't even get a chance to speak.
He kissed her passionately and forcefully, his lips and tongue filled with the aroma of red wine.
His strength was astonishing; one large hand steadily supported her hips, while the other roamed over her body.
Night had fallen, and the second half was about to begin.
He kissed her as he walked out with her in his arms.
While waiting for the elevator, he finally let her go, allowing her to catch her breath.
"I'm dizzy," Qiao Xi murmured softly, actively wrapping her arms around his neck, her head resting limply on his shoulder.
"20220613, remember this," she said drunkenly, "I changed my door password."
Shang Beichen's eyes moved, and the corner of his lips curved into a triumphant arc.
As expected, secrets were spilled when drunk.
"Shang Beichen, he's my ex-husband, we were married, shh." Qiao Xi suddenly extended a finger and pressed it against his lips.
"Don't tell anyone."
Shang Beichen chuckled low, "Come on, tell me more, what other secrets do you have?"
"I have another... super big secret!"
As she spoke, she released his neck and made a large hugging gesture in the air with her hands.
Her center of gravity was unstable, and she was about to fall backward.
Shang Beichen's large hand reacted extremely quickly, directly pressing on her waist and pulling her back into his arms.
"Tell me, what is it."
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