After Flirting with the God-Tier Beautiful Tycoon - Chapter 40

Originally, Chen Yi thought about driving to Haishi, but that would truly be too dull.

Driving herself was too exhausting.

Finding someone else to drive would disturb the tranquility of their world for two.

Besides, after the Dragon Boat Festival, the chairperson election would officially be on the agenda.

Therefore, she hoped to stretch out this rare time they had together.

Ultimately, she chose to take the bus back with Shen Xiaojiang.

By comparison, the long distance bus was the slowest.

It would leave the most time for the two of them.

After parking the car in the paid lot at the long distance bus station, Shen Xiaojiang led Chen Yi into the ticket hall.

Because of the holiday, tickets on the website were already sold out, they could only be bought at the station.

After passing through security, the two lined up in front of the ticket machine.

Looking at the lengthy queue, Shen Xiaojiang said to Chen Yi, “Auntie, you can go sit over there and rest for a bit.”

Chen Yi glanced in the direction Shen Xiaojiang was pointing a long row of blue seats where there weren’t many people, making it relatively quiet.

She turned and asked, “What about you?”

Shen Xiaojiang shook her phone and said warmly, “I’ll wait in line to buy the tickets.”

Chen Yi smiled slightly, her eyes filled with fragments of light. “Forget it, I’ll stay with you.”

Shen Xiaojiang looked at the row of chairs again. “What’s wrong?”

Chen Yi tilted her head, her expression a bit cute. “Sitting there alone is so boring. I still want to be with you.”

Shen Xiaojiang’s hand holding the phone paused.

Although she truly wished Chen Yi would stay by her side like a shadow, she looked at the high heels on the other woman’s feet and said, “We don’t know how long we’ll have to wait. You’ll get tired.”

Chen Yi also glanced at her own shoes. “This height is no problem.”

Having said that, she slowly raised her eyes. The gaze drifting over Shen Xiaojiang carried a hint of soft, blurred intoxication: “What, is that not allowed?”

Shen Xiaojiang’s heart skipped a beat.

She often heard Sun Jiabao say those words, but coming from Chen Yi’s mouth, the same words felt entirely different.

It was exactly like a strawberry flavored lollipop so sweet it made one’s bones feel soft.

She stared at Chen Yi’s face, her expression practically screaming “whatever you want goes.”

Seeing the dazed Shen Xiaojiang, the corners of Chen Yi’s mouth curled up. She crooked her finger and gave the other’s nose a light scrape. “Little one, what are you thinking about?”

“No…nothing, I’m not thinking about anything.” Shen Xiaojiang deliberately changed the subject to hide the guilt in her heart. “It should be our turn soon.”

“Mm.” Chen Yi smiled gently.

Fast or slow didn’t matter.

Shen Xiaojiang turned around, feeling anxious.

It would be one thing if she were alone, but the key was that Chen Yi was here too.

If they couldn’t buy tickets, wouldn’t that be a disaster?

She prayed in her heart that they could buy the tickets successfully.

Just then, the person behind her suddenly rested her chin on Shen Xiaojiang’s shoulder.

A faint fragrance began to spread.

Chen Yi didn’t speak, but her warm breath drifted over from behind.

Shen Xiaojiang’s body stiffened, she didn’t dare move an inch.

She could even feel the frequency of Chen Yi’s breathing and the sound of her chin rubbing against the collar of her shirt.

She loved standing like this; if it weren’t for the worry about the tickets, she truly wished time would freeze at this very moment.

“Ah!” Chen Yi lowered her voice so as not to startle Shen Xiaojiang.

At the same time, the weight on her shoulder vanished.

Shen Xiaojiang spun around abruptly and saw Chen Yi rubbing her right leg.

A middle-aged man nearby was apologizing while staring suggestively at Chen Yi’s neck.

He looked both greasy and lecherous.

He even reached out a hand: “Beautiful, I’m sorry, I was in a bit of a rush. Are you okay? Do you want me to take a look?”

Chen Yi disliked being touched by strangers.

Even more so by such an ugly, greasy stranger.

The man’s greedy eyes roamed over her body without restraint, causing a physical sense of discomfort.

She suddenly thought of when she had just taken over the Venus Bar too many people treated her like a “vase” (eye candy), wanting to take advantage of her at every moment.

Truly a pack of foolish rats.

Her eyes seemed to be covered in a thick layer of ice.

Just as she was about to speak, Shen Xiaojiang stepped between her and the strange man.

“Weren’t you in a hurry? Why haven’t you left yet?” Shen Xiaojiang’s eyes weren’t naturally aggressive, but she looked quite fierce when she glared.

When the man saw Shen Xiaojiang, he was clearly stunned for a moment.

His gaze shifted, wandering between Shen Xiaojiang and Chen Yi.

“I hit someone, I need to take responsibility…”

“No need!” Shen Xiaojiang said with a serious face.

Seeing two great beauties at once, the man’s dead fish eyes suddenly lit up.

He licked the corner of his mouth and took a step closer: “How about we add each other on WeChat? If you feel uncomfortable later, anytime…”

Truly shameless enough.

Shen Xiaojiang didn’t want to waste words with this kind of person. Since he was already being shameless, there was no need to show him any mercy.

“Uncle, are you blind or deaf?” Shen Xiaojiang was blunt.

The man’s mouth twitched. “What?”

Shen Xiaojiang reached out and grabbed Chen Yi’s wrist, shielding her completely behind her back. She was afraid the man’s filthy gaze would insult her goddess.

“There’s so much space here, is it not enough for you to walk? How is it that you just happened to walk right into someone? Are you blind?” Shen Xiaojiang didn’t give the man a chance to speak. “Also, I already said no need. No need, no need! Are you deaf?”

Shen Xiaojiang deliberately spoke loudly, attracting a crowd of onlookers.

The man refused to back down: “Damn it, if you were a man, I would have already made a move…”

Shen Xiaojiang sneered, becoming even more aggressive: “What, I’m a woman, are you afraid you can’t beat me?”

“You… this is outrageous…” The man was speechless.

The crowd began to gossip and whisper. Unable to save face, the man scurried away in embarrassment.

Watching the man’s fleeing back, Shen Xiaojiang blew upward at her stray hairs and turned to look at Chen Yi. “Where were you hit? Let me see.”

Since when had their hands become interlaced?

Before Shen Xiaojiang could react, Chen Yi leaned toward her and exhaled softly against her face. Her voice was light and soft, so seductive it could drip water: “I’m fine.”

If they weren’t in public, Shen Xiaojiang would have definitely pinned her against a wall and kissed her desperately.

The commotion died down and things returned to normal.

Locals in Nancheng had all heard the name “Chen Qiye” (Seventh Master Chen), but very few had actually seen Qiye in person.

Combined with Chen Yi’s slender, elegant, and seemingly fragile appearance, it was hard for people to associate her with that cold and terrifying figure.

Standing in a crowd, everything around her paled in comparison.

It was only “normal” that someone would try to grope her.

Thinking of this, Shen Xiaojiang tugged at their joined hands and pulled the woman into her embrace.

Then, she pushed the person in her arms forward. “Auntie, you stand in front of me.”

“Hmm? Then won’t I be unable to see you?” Chen Yi was a bit reluctant.

Shen Xiaojiang’s breath drew near, the heat of her lips brushing against Chen Yi’s ear. “Be good. Only this way can I protect you better.”

Chen Yi’s brain suddenly malfunctioned, and she obediently stood in front of Shen Xiaojiang.

Inside the station, the lengthy queue finally moved forward a little.

Shen Xiaojiang checked the time. If they took the next bus, they would arrive in Haicheng around six in the evening just in time for dinner.

Should she tell her family that a friend was coming over?

Shen Lanxin was a warm hearted person who was polite to everyone, especially Shen Xiaojiang’s classmates and friends.

The problem was, Shen Lanxin could cook, but it didn’t taste good.

Shen Xiaojiang wasn’t picky, she could accept it no matter how bad it was, but Chen Yi…

Suddenly, the person in front stepped back a little.

Shen Xiaojiang instinctively took two steps back as well.

At that moment, Chen Yi turned her head, her gaze appearing somewhat innocent: “What are you doing?”

Shen Xiaojiang was stunned. “I…”

Chen Yi’s gaze swept across Shen Xiaojiang’s brow, lingered for a moment, and slowly moved down to settle on her bobbing throat. Her face flushed: “Lean closer.”

Shen Xiaojiang looked at the surrounding crowd. After a second’s pause, she obediently leaned in.

The weather was hot, but Chen Yi’s body seemed to carry its own natural coolness.

The moment Shen Xiaojiang got close, she felt it.

“Auntie…” she called out softly.

“Mm…” Chen Yi’s voice was soft, the end of the sound curling upward slightly, sounding wonderful.

She leaned her weight against Shen Xiaojiang’s chest bag and asked lazily in return: “What do you want to ask?”

The air conditioning was on in the ticket hall, but with so many people, it was hard for the temperature to drop.

A sea of people, a cacophony of voices.

Frustration and noise were perfectly epitomized in this moment.

A second ago, Shen Xiaojiang felt like she was going to get heatstroke, but after getting close to Chen Yi and speaking to her, she was infected by the other’s chilly aura.

It was strange.

Chen Yi spoke slowly, and the pronunciation of each word wasn’t heavy, but every word that left her mouth seemed to be coated in a layer of frost, carrying a hint of coolness.

Just like the first impression she gave off.

“Strangers keep away.”

Shen Xiaojiang instinctively pressed closer, entering the barrier Chen Yi had created for her.

Cool, comfortable.

Time seemed to slow down.

The air became clear and crisp.

The surroundings were no longer stifling or noisy.

The world went quiet.

Chen Yi slowly turned her head, her gaze landing on a point in the void.

Her lowered eyelashes trembled slightly, like a fragile swallowtail butterfly.

Her vivid red lips parted and closed slightly: “Shen Xiaojiang?”

It was like a small pebble being dropped unexpectedly into a mountain stream amidst dead silence, letting out a small, ethereal, and secluded sound.

It sounded better than any melody.

Chen Yi calling her name was the most beautiful sound in the world.

“I wanted to ask, are you tired?” Shen Xiaojiang replied.

Chen Yi crossed her arms over her chest, curled the corners of her mouth, and then leaned in a bit more: “I am.”

Shen Xiaojiang felt as if she were seeing the Chen Yi from their first meeting again charming and enchanting, capable of hooking one’s soul with a random glance.

She was still thinking about what to say next.

She saw Chen Yi lean even closer.

Shen Xiaojiang instinctively lowered her head.

Chen Yi’s lips pressed against her ear, saying as softly as a passing breeze: “That’s why I told you to lean over. I want to be pressed against you.”

The bus slowly pulled into the platform.

Shen Xiaojiang took the initiative to carry Chen Yi’s bag, glancing around from time to time, trying her best to keep Chen Yi by her side so she wouldn’t be bumped by others.

Since it was only a two day, one night trip, there wasn’t much to bring.

The bag Chen Yi brought wasn’t very large and was relatively low-key.

A niche brand, not the kind recognizable at a glance.

Although it wasn’t a major brand, the style was elegant a combination of coarse canvas and delicate leather. Within its conventional shape, it exuded a perfectly measured sense of playfulness.

The object followed its master: a unity of contradictions, a perfection of contradictions.

Just like Chen Yi.

This also confirmed her exceptionally high aesthetic taste.

“Auntie, step up here. Our seat numbers are…” After speaking, Shen Xiaojiang waved the paper ticket in her hand toward Chen Yi.

Originally, she hadn’t wanted to get a paper ticket, but when Chen Yi had looked at the tickets in other people’s hands, her eyes had been burning with interest.

What kind of feeling was it? It was probably like a child walking past a window and seeing a toy they loved.

They want it desperately but worry their parents won’t buy it, so they can only pretend they don’t like it.

So, never mind a paper bus ticket.

Even if it were a golden ticket, Shen Xiaojiang would have pawned everything she owned to buy it for her.

Chen Yi was wearing a flesh pink halter neck qipao. Under the sunlight, the thin fabric made her look like a pure yet sensual immortal descended to earth.

When she looked back and gave Shen Xiaojiang a shallow smile, the surrounding circle of people fell into a daze.

The only thing Shen Xiaojiang felt was less than perfect was that the slit of the dress was truly too high.

It left Chen Yi’s snowy, beautiful legs completely exposed.

It attracted countless sticky gazes some envious, some unkind, some lecherous, or some driven by pure lust.

In short, Shen Xiaojiang now wished she could gouge out all their eyeballs.

She wouldn’t allow them to stare so bluntly at her Auntie.

Yes, Auntie belonged to her alone.

At that moment, Chen Yi stepped up onto the stairs.

Shen Xiaojiang followed closely behind, blocking any accidental exposure.

“Beautiful, need some help?” A strange middle-aged male voice came from above.

Shen Xiaojiang tilted her head and saw the bus driver.

The man didn’t look particularly lecherous, but he was grinning wildly.

Shen Xiaojiang didn’t like it at all.

To put it another way: right now, she instinctively hated anyone who appeared near Chen Yi.

Shen Xiaojiang was tall and had long arms.

In the next second, she reached out and swatted the driver’s hand away, giving a polite eight-toothed smile. “No need, no need.”

With that, she grabbed Chen Yi’s slender wrist from behind. Looking at the other’s excessively exquisite profile, she smiled: “I’ll do it.”

Perhaps the sunlight was too bright, perhaps the voice was too crisp, or perhaps the temperature of her palm was too burning.

Chen Yi turned her head, looking at Shen Xiaojiang out of the corner of her eye.

Their gazes met, and she pursed her lips into a smile.

The air conditioning had been turned on in advance inside the bus; it wasn’t hot, and there was no strange smell.

The two followed one after another and quickly found their seats.

“Auntie, do you want to sit by the window or the aisle?”

Even though it was Chen Yi’s first time on a long-distance bus, she knew the view was better by the window.

She didn’t rush to decide but instead looked at the “little one” beside her: “What about you?”

“Hmm?”

“Where do you want to sit?”

Shen Xiaojiang blinked, her eyes shimmering.

There was no high-speed rail between Haishi and Nancheng yet. Every time she went home, Shen Xiaojiang took this bus.

The scenery along this road was actually quite nice.

She liked wearing headphones and leaning against the window to look outside, it was very cozy and relaxing.

However, for her, she had traveled this road many times already.

She wanted to give the seat with the good view to Chen Yi she wanted Chen Yi to see the beauty she usually saw.

“I’ll sit in the aisle,” she said.

She smiled as she spoke.

Chen Yi liked it when Shen Xiaojiang smiled, it was something brighter and warmer than sunlight.

“You don’t want to see the scenery along the way?” she asked.

Shen Xiaojiang shrugged. “I’ve seen it too many times; I’ve already reached aesthetic fatigue.”

Chen Yi couldn’t help but curl her lips upward.

In the next second, she gave a low response: “Alright then, I’ll listen to you.”

So sweet, so indulgent.

Shen Xiaojiang felt that at this moment, she was the happiest person in the entire world.

With the seating arranged, she stood on her tiptoes to put her backpack into the overhead storage bin.

The moment she raised both hands, her clean white T-shirt rode up slightly, revealing a section of her lean, fair, and narrow waist.

The space inside the bus was relatively cramped. With this movement, anyone around with eyes could see it.

Some even went as far as to stare blatantly at that spot to “appreciate” it.

Chen Yi’s eyes flickered, and her brow furrowed slightly.

Just as she was about to sit down, she stepped back out.

She stood behind Shen Xiaojiang, glaring left and right.

In the cool air-conditioned room, that gaze was like two ice blades emitting a grim chill.

Suddenly, she pinched the hem of Shen Xiaojiang’s shirt with both hands and gave it a sharp, forceful tug.

Shen Xiaojiang: “?”

After putting away her backpack, she held Chen Yi’s hand. “What’s wrong?”

Chen Yi smiled: “Nothing.”

“Mm.”

Just when Shen Xiaojiang truly thought nothing was wrong, Chen Yi pulled her close. Her voice was tiny, soft, and carried a hint of annoyance and coquettishness: “Your waist is so beautiful, but you’re only allowed to show it to me.”

Both of them had very high levels of possessiveness for each other.

Shen Xiaojiang: Whoa, Auntie is really something, why would she say that? It’s making me so embarrassed, tehe… (Actually, she’s dying of joy inside.)