Chen Jiang was stunned for a moment but nodded anyway.
“Go on.”
A sly smile touched Ling Qingyue’s lips.
“It’s true that I need you to treat my illness, but your objective right now is my Profound Yin Body.
In other words…”
“We need each other right now.”
“And what’s more, you want to sleep with me.”
“So of course, I have to test you.
I, Ling Qingyue, don’t fall for just any man.”
“A test?” Chen Jiang frowned.
“What kind of test?”
“If you want to be my boyfriend and sleep with me, you have to do three things for me.” Ling Qingyue gave a slight smile.
“And they have to be three things that an ordinary person couldn’t accomplish.”
“Succeed, and I’ll give myself to you anytime.”
Chen Jiang was silent for a moment.
“I can agree to your terms, but you have to name these three tasks within a month.
I don’t have time to let you drag this out.”
“Also, they can’t be anything too outrageous.”
“No problem.” Ling Qingyue smiled slyly.
‘Are my conditions really that easy to meet?
If he can’t do it and gives up on his own, then I can’t be blamed, can I?’
‘Coincidentally, my family has been hounding me to get married lately, so I could really use a human shield.’
‘Chen Jiang offering himself up as a free shield…
this suits my needs perfectly.’
“Since we’re technically boyfriend and girlfriend now, I won’t treat you poorly.
This is my Ling Family’s super VIP card.
It gets you a fifty-percent discount at any Ling Family establishment.”
As she spoke, she thrust the card into Chen Jiang’s hand.
“I’ll call you when I need your help.”
With that, she finished dressing and left the massage room.
Chen Jiang shrugged.
‘Seems this woman isn’t as naive as I thought.’
‘Still, I really do need the help of a Profound Yin Body, so she has me right where she wants me.
Helping her with three things isn’t exactly an impossible task, though.’
‘So, I can accept her terms.’
‘Besides, once I receive the…
nourishment of her Profound Yin Body, I won’t have to suffer the torment of the Yang Poison anymore.
I’ll also have the absolute power I need to avenge my parents.’
‘Most importantly…
Ling Qingyue is a total goddess-level beauty!’
‘There’s no downside for me either way.’
By the time he came out of the massage room, Ling Qingyue and Lu Ziyan were already gone.
Xu Muya asked, “Jiang, are you confident you can handle that young lady’s condition?”
“She’s already recovered quite a bit.
Another two or three sessions, and she should be completely healed.”
“That’s good.” Xu Muya breathed a sigh of relief.
‘Those two women had such an extraordinary air about them.
It was obvious they weren’t from an ordinary family, the kind of people you can’t afford to offend.
But since Jiang was confident, then it shouldn’t be a problem.’
‘But when she thought about Chen Jiang giving Ling Qingyue a massage, having to place his hands on…
that area…
a blush crept onto Xu Muya’s face, and a sour feeling welled up inside her.’
‘Why am I suddenly feeling jealous?’
Most of the day passed quickly.
There weren’t many more customers in the salon, and Zhang Baifu was able to handle most of the patients who came for treatment.
Only one particularly difficult case required Chen Jiang to intervene personally.
As the workday was ending, Chen Jiang received a phone call.
It was from Jiang Yuning.
He quickly answered, “Yuning, what’s up?”
“Nothing, Brother Jiang.
I just wanted to ask if you’re free tonight,” Jiang Yuning asked.
“What for?”
“Well, it’s my best friend’s birthday today, and she invited me to her party.
But…
she also invited this guy who’s been pursuing me, and I was wondering if you could come with me and get him to finally give up.”
“You want me to pretend to be your boyfriend?”
“That’s right.” Jiang Yuning giggled and said in a wheedling tone, “Jiang, you don’t want to see me getting harassed all the time, do you?”
“I can tell my mom about it.
I’m sure she’ll make you help me.”
Chen Jiang glanced at Xu Muya, who sighed.
“Since Yuning put it that way…
Jiang, just do her this favor.
It’s for the best to keep those undesirable suitors at bay.”
‘Jiang Yuning is so innocent.
I can’t let her just casually date any boy and bring him home.
At the very least, he has to be a man of good character.
If even Yuning doesn’t like a guy, there’s no way an experienced woman like me would ever approve of him.’
“Alright, fine,” Chen Jiang agreed.
“Great!
I’ll change my clothes now and come straight to my mom’s shop to get you.
We can head out from there!” Jiang Yuning hung up, excited.
A little over an hour later, Chen Jiang saw Jiang Yuning appear at the entrance.
She had clearly taken care in dressing up, wearing light makeup, a pleated skirt, and a pair of canvas shoes.
Brimming with youthful vitality, she hopped inside with her hands behind her back, her sweet smile having an almost healing effect.
“Jiang, do you like my skirt?”
“It’s alright.
Just…
a little short,” Chen Jiang said.
“Hmph!
Why don’t you just say it’s because my legs are long?” Jiang Yuning pouted.
Chen Jiang let out a dry laugh.
Xu Muya smiled.
“Alright, Yuning, you wouldn’t want your Jiang to be a smooth-talker like all those other men, would you?”
Then, she turned to Chen Jiang.
“Jiang, you should go with her.
Be careful.”
“Don’t worry, Mrs.
Xu.
I’ll protect Yuning.”
Chen Jiang nodded, and Jiang Yuning affectionately linked her arm with his, leading him away.
As soon as they got in the car, Jiang Yuning practically glued herself to Chen Jiang’s side.
A delicate fragrance wafted to his nose, and Chen Jiang couldn’t help but glance at Jiang Yuning.
A sliver of pale, soft skin was visible right in front of him, pressed snugly against his arm.
What man wouldn’t be captivated?
He averted his gaze.
“What is it?”
“Jiang, I’m worried I’ll get carsick.
Can I borrow your shoulder for a bit?”
Smiling, Jiang Yuning rested her head on Chen Jiang’s shoulder.
The carsickness was just an excuse to get closer to Chen Jiang.
But it put Chen Jiang in a rather difficult position.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and finally had no choice but to cross his legs.
Leaning on Chen Jiang’s shoulder with her head down, Jiang Yuning saw this, and her face turned crimson.
‘Jiang’s physical assets are just too…
impressive.
He can’t even hide it if he tries.’
‘Even though she had no experience in that department, her girlfriends had told her more than a few dirty jokes.
She could make a judgment about a man, more or less.’
After more than half an hour of torment, Chen Jiang finally arrived at their destination: Wanli Restaurant.
He breathed a huge sigh of relief as he got out of the car.
Just then, Jiang Yuning’s best friend, Zhang Xiaozhi, called her.
“Ningning, where are you?” she urged.
“We’re in Private Room 09 on the 10th floor.
Hurry up, we’re all waiting for you!”
“Okay.” After hanging up, Jiang Yuning said to Chen Jiang, “Jiang, these kinds of parties can be pretty boring.
If you want to leave early, just say the word.”
Chen Jiang gave her a faint smile.
“It’s fine.
I’ll stay with you for as long as you like.”
Her heart warmed at his words, and she hooked her arm through his as they headed into Wanli Restaurant.
As they stepped into the elevator, Chen Jiang noticed Jiang Yuning seemed a little lost in thought and couldn’t help asking, “What’s wrong?”
Jiang Yuning sighed.
“It’s nothing.
I was just remembering how my family used to come here for dinners.
It’s been a long time since I was last here.”
“I’m here now.
You’ll have a good life again,” Chen Jiang said in a serious tone.
Jiang Yuning smiled sweetly.
“Jiang, as long as we can all live together safely and happily, that’s more than enough.”
Just as the elevator doors were about to close, they slid open again.
A graceful figure appeared in front of them and stepped inside.
Chen Jiang froze.
Ling Qingyue?!
Ling Qingyue’s gaze swept over Chen Jiang, then glanced at Jiang Yuning beside him.
A mocking smile appeared on her face.
“Mr.
Chen, you certainly have good taste.
Your girlfriend is quite beautiful.”
‘This morning he wanted me to be his girlfriend, and how long has it been?
Now I catch him on a date with some young girl.
Scumbag!’