Du Jiashu angrily slammed the door and left.
Yet Xia Liuyue only smiled more brightly.
Turning to the maid, she said:
"It seems Mr. Du won't be back for dinner tonight. I'm going out for my class too."
"I'm in a good mood. I'll give the kitchen and all of you the night off."
The maid replied excitedly, "Thank you, ma'am."
Xia Liuyue put on her sunglasses, drove a red Maserati from the garage, and sped off like the wind.
She finally stopped in front of a commercial building.
Entering the familiar voice-over classroom, the instructor couldn't help but remark:
"Miss Xia, today is your final lesson. You're here so early."
"Yes, I came early. I'm looking forward to putting it into practice."
Her red lips curved up, her eyes misted with a wicked smile.
...
Jinjunwan Hillside Villas.
This was the most expensive residential development in Haishi, also the city's top luxury district.
Tang Yinyao was driving while slightly turning her head.
The young man in the passenger seat had the innocent, pure face of a first love, with a clean aura and exceptionally handsome features.
Especially his pair of peach blossom eyes, like little upturned hooks.
Staring at them too long, one couldn't help but fall deep into them.
Tang Yinyao knew this wasn't her usual type, but every time she saw his face, she still couldn't help but let her gaze linger a few seconds longer.
"Meng Xiang," she called.
"Yes, Senior Sister." Meng Xiang obediently looked up, his back straight as a rod.
Tang Yinyao had gotten to know this junior through her professor's recommendation—an outstanding talent from Jing University.
His capabilities were quite good.
Tang Yinyao planned to bring him into her company after his graduation.
Therefore, she trusted him greatly.
She instructed:
"He Chuan has temporary blindness, and I fought hard for this overseas training opportunity. So, I need to ask you to take care of him for a month."
Meng Xiang nodded obediently. "Don't worry, Senior Sister. Your fiancé is like my brother-in-law. I'll take good care of him!"
"Mm." Tang Yinyao's smile became a bit more genuine. "He Chuan has a rather unique temperament. He likes things straightforward, and his emotional intelligence might be a bit low."
"If he says something, don't take it to heart. Of course, similarly, if you have any opinions, voice them directly to him too."
Meng Xiang nodded. "Okay, Senior Sister. Any other points I should note?"
Tang Yinyao hesitated for a moment.
Then, thinking this junior was someone she could trust, she said slowly:
"Because of some things in his childhood, He Chuan is particularly resistant to women. So, there are no maids in his villa, only a male cleaner who comes every three or four days."
"While you're staying at the villa to care for him, it's best not to bring any female friends back."
Meng Xiang was tactful and didn't ask, 'Then why isn't Yan Hechuan resistant to you, Senior Sister?'
After all, she was the employer.
He was getting paid for this month, and that was enough.
He nodded repeatedly.
"Senior Sister, don't worry. I'm not in a relationship, and I don't really have any close female friends either."
"Even if I did, I have professional ethics. I would absolutely never bring anyone back to the villa."
Tang Yinyao gave a brisk, cheerful laugh.
"Good! Of course I believe you. Then, I'll be counting on you."
The car stopped. When Meng Xiang took his suitcase from the trunk, he noticed an even larger pink suitcase.
He paused slightly, a bit puzzled.
Tang Yinyao followed his gaze and gave a somewhat evasive smile.
"Oh, I have an early flight tomorrow morning. I was afraid I wouldn't have time, so I packed my luggage in advance."
"Then let me wish you a smooth training trip in advance, Senior Sister."
Meng Xiang had a sweet mouth. As he spoke, his peach blossom eyes tilted up slightly.
Tang Yinyao smiled back.
The two arrived in front of Yan Hechuan's villa. Just as they were about to ring the bell, Tang Yinyao's phone rang.
Meng Xiang inadvertently caught a glimpse of the caller's name: Du Jiashu.
He quickly looked away.
Tang Yinyao glanced at him awkwardly. "Sorry, I need to take this call."
"Okay."
Meng Xiang stood waiting for a while before seeing Tang Yinyao walk back, her expression somewhat displeased.
"I called He Chuan this morning. Here's the villa's passcode. You can go right in. At this hour, he should still be napping in his room."
Meng Xiang was confused. "Aren't you coming in, Senior Sister?"
"No. Something came up with a friend, I need to go deal with it." Tang Yinyao patted his shoulder. "I have full confidence in you."
"Alright. Goodbye then, Senior Sister." Meng Xiang waved.
Tang Yinyao strode to the driver's seat, stepped on the gas, and drove off quickly.
Meng Xiang wheeled his suitcase and was about to look down to input the villa's passcode.
A pair of slender, fair hands suddenly rested lightly on his shoulder.
Meng Xiang was startled. Turning around, he said, "Senior Sister, how did you come back so fast..."
His words trailed off.
He was stunned.
Because standing before him was a beautiful, unfamiliar woman.
Her small face was graced with large, striking features. Her almond-shaped eyes were slightly upturned, bright and clear with lovely white teeth. Her aura was that of a radiant, stunning beauty.
Up close, he could catch a faint scent of citrus from her.
"H-hello," Meng Xiang stammered.
"Hello, I'm Xia Liuyue."
Xia Liuyue smiled and extended her hand, the rose-red nail tips of her manicure lightly grazing the back of his hand.
Meng Xiang stuttered, "Th-that... I don't give out my WeChat."
He thought this was a wealthy older sister from the villa district who had taken a fancy to him.
Xia Liuyue's eyes sparkled, infinitely charming. Propping her chin, she stared at him.
"Big sister prefers the experienced and mature type."
"You? Too green."
"I'm not here for your WeChat."
Meng Xiang blinked in confusion. "Then...?"
Xia Liuyue got straight to the point. "I'm here for Yan Hechuan."
Meng Xiang's breath hitched.
He couldn't believe this woman's audacity. He knew Senior Sister's fiancé, Yan Hechuan, was a business tycoon, once Haishi's most eligible bachelor.
But now he was taken.
How could this woman be so bold as to come here to seduce him?
"Sorry, he's my senior sister's fiancé."
"If you continue to stand here and cause trouble, I'll have to call her."
Meng Xiang spoke while pulling out his phone.
Xia Liuyue, however, remained unhurried, watching him calmly, a composed smile on her lips.
But her words were like thunder.
Exploding in his heart.
"Is that so? Junior Meng Xiang from Jing University, I wonder if Tang Yinyao thoroughly verified your school background."
"The highest level of lying is making even yourself believe it's true. You are indeed outstanding."
"A qualified actor."
"Now, do you still plan to make that call?"
