The woman showed no embarrassment at being caught red-handed; instead, she seized the opportunity to climb higher, watching him even more boldly and unapologetically.
“Brother, you’re so good-looking. Can I see more?”
Despite her fiery red lips, voluminous waves, and a tight-fitting dress that accentuated her mature, curvaceous figure, she smiled with an innocent, harmless expression.
Seductive yet pure.
Qi Yan lifted his chin slightly, the faint upward tilt of his eyes shifting like a fox bewitching hearts.
He tapped his finger twice on the paper agreement signed by both of them.
“I permit you to commit crimes with a license.”
Wanqing was overjoyed. Propping her chin in her hands, she gazed openly at him, spouting cheesy pickup lines without hesitation.
“Second Master, you have such beautiful eyes.”
“They’re perfect for holding me inside.”
“…”
As the traffic light turned green, Qi Yan’s mood soared. He stepped on the accelerator, and they soon arrived at their destination.
Midway up the mountainside.
Lush green trees enveloped a sprawling private estate built against the mountain, covering nearly five thousand square meters. For over a century, it had occupied the most auspicious feng shui location in the capital, a testament to the unshakable heritage of the Qi family.
In this prime mountainside area, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, the estate overlooked the bustling splendor of the entire capital while remaining far from the city’s noise, like a secluded palace built away from the world.
After getting out of the car, Wanqing tugged at the trunk lid.
It was locked.
“Um, my luggage hasn’t been taken out yet…”
Ahead, the tall man stood in the night and glanced back.
“Party B, aren’t you coming?”
“Oh.”
Wanqing touched the tip of her nose and followed him with unsteady steps, trailing closely behind.
The butler came forward to greet them.
Seeing a woman following Qi Yan, he was so shocked his mouth could have fit half an egg.
In all the years he had served the young master, the young master had never shown any interest in women!
Not only had he never brought a woman home, but even female creatures found it difficult to get into his car!
Countless well-born, beautiful young ladies from aristocratic families and wealthy heiresses had tried to win his favor, yet he never gave them a second glance, let alone some minor actress trying to climb the social ladder!
Not only had this woman gotten into the young master’s car, but she had also sat in the passenger seat. Even worse, the young master had brought her home!
Unable to contain his curiosity, the butler couldn’t help but steal a few more glances at her.
Wanqing despised such scrutinizing looks, but she still offered the butler a standard, professional smile.
After exchanging a few words with the butler, Qi Yan led her upstairs.
Perhaps because he rarely returned, the maids were overjoyed to see him back, stealing glances in their direction from time to time.
A curvaceous maid deliberately brushed against him while serving tea, her neckline so low that a generous expanse of snowy white skin was visible.
When she left, she lingered reluctantly, glancing back every few steps, her gaze practically glued to Qi Yan.
Wanqing recognized her—she seemed to be a D-list actress.
To hook up with Qi Yan, she had actually come here to work as a maid. She was certainly going all out.
Unfortunately, Qi Yan never once looked her way from start to finish.
Wanqing snorted softly under her breath.
Disgusting. Her acting is truly terrible.
Miss, what do you take Second Master for? Second Master would never like someone like you.
Vulgar!
With just a casual glance, Wanqing spotted a genuine Qi Baishi masterpiece hanging in the corridor, valued at 420 million.
There were also many other paintings by renowned artists, each worth tens of millions—not something money alone could buy.
The Qi family truly lived up to its reputation as the top-tier aristocratic family in the capital. Such a century-old lineage was famously rich in heritage, with numerous collections of antiques, calligraphy, and paintings. Even a random antique vase pulled out for auction would likely fetch more than 5 billion, wouldn’t it?
Once her thoughts were sorted, a chill ran down her spine.
In the capital, there were plenty of people who could come up with 5 billion, and no shortage of wealthy second-generation heirs who coveted her beauty.
However, the only person with the ability to help her break free from Fu Si Yu was Qi Yan.
She had no idea what Qi Yan saw in her.
Her looks?
Right, aside from her beauty, she was utterly useless.
“What are you thinking about?” A deep voice came from beside her.
Wanqing looked up at the speaker. After careful consideration, she finally asked the question.
“Second Master, why did you help me terminate my contract?”
The man took a few steps closer, lowering his gaze to her long, fluttering eyelashes that resembled butterfly wings when she spoke.
She really was like a little temptress, luring one into corruption.
He crossed his arms, raised an eyebrow, and deliberately drew out his words.
“Of course, it’s to sleep with you…”
Wanqing nearly choked on her tea.
Truly worthy of the Qi family heir, who spent money like water. With immense wealth came the audacity to speak so shamelessly.
“Don’t get too excited.”
He reached out and gently patted her back, his tone carrying a hint of nonchalance.
“Teacher Wan, you’ve actually been plotting against me for a long time, haven’t you?”
“If you had such intentions toward me, why didn’t you say so earlier?”
Wanqing stared at him:
Who the hell has intentions toward you?
“You snuck onto my boat, forced yourself on me, and left me without a name or status. I feel like I’ve been taken advantage of.”
Wanqing felt something was off:
The man paused, his narrow, dark eyes curving as he leaned down slightly to whisper in her ear.
“So, I want to sleep with you in return.”
His alluring breath brushed against the nape of her neck like a tickle. Wanqing instinctively fluttered her eyelashes and unexpectedly met those dark, half-smiling eyes. Her heart tightened abruptly.
She sprang to her feet and backed against the wall.
Yes, yes, it was she who had slept with him.
It was she who had ulterior motives, she who had intentions toward him.
Fine!
After averting her gaze, her mind raced.
To change the subject, she forced herself to praise him!
“Impressive!”
“Second Master, you have excellent taste!”
“Actually, I’m really good at making money. Investing in me won’t be a loss!”
“I roughly estimated that I could pay off the 5 billion in about 20 years. And by then, I’d only be 44—I could still continue acting and earning money. Although our cooperation period is only one year, we could sign an addendum, agreeing that I’ll give you all the money I earn in the future. What do you think?”
“I’ll dedicate my lifetime’s wealth to you. Is that sincere enough?”
The implication was: After a year, you might lose a bed partner, but you’ll gain an emotionless money-making machine!
What a great deal!
The man’s thin lips curved into a faint smile, his mood unusually pleasant.
“Oh? So I should thank you for your great generosity?”