Join a Dating Reality Show with the Aloof, Fishing-Style Richest Man - Chapter 41.2

The more she thought, the redder her face became. Finally, she forced herself to stop thinking wildly. After taking out the set, she quickly closed her suitcase. Worried about being seen by Lu Zhao when she carried it in, she wrapped it inside a normal pair of pajamas.

When Lu Zhao came out, she saw Ji Zhaoxi watching TV while holding Tangyuan, her hand occasionally stroking the cat’s head.

“You should go wash up too.” Lu Zhao took Tangyuan from her arms. Even in the middle of summer, she was willing to hold the cat and shower it with kisses.

“Mm.” Ji Zhaoxi responded faintly. As she was about to enter with her pajamas, she paused for a second and turned to stuff the bundle of fabric into Lu Zhao’s arms.

“After I’m done washing, you bring the clothes in for me.”

Suddenly having a pile of fabric stuffed into her arms, Lu Zhao was stunned for a moment before reacting. “Can’t you just take them in now? There are hooks inside.”

Ji Zhaoxi’s expression was calm, and her explanation sounded perfectly reasonable.

“The hooks in there aren’t good. The clothes are expensive, all silk. It’s not worth it if they get snagged.”

Lu Zhao stood dazed. Is the hook in there really bad? Why didn’t I notice? Is it because my pajamas aren’t expensive silk?

Ji Zhaoxi didn’t care what she thought. With a steady expression, she turned and entered the bathroom. Only after closing the door did she finally let out the breath she had been holding.

Lu Zhao watched her go, then looked down at the pajamas in her arms, ending up in a staring contest with Tangyuan the cat. Tangyuan yawned and began to groom her tail leisurely. Lu Zhao felt like these pajamas were a hot potato, making her heart flutter with nerves.

The sound of running water came from the bathroom. Usually a mundane sound, it now felt strangely piercing. It was as if the noise had flipped a strange switch in her brain, causing her thoughts to wander into territories that required heavy pixelation.

Her face flushed. She felt like something was wrong with her, but as her fingers curled, she felt the fabric of the pajamas more distinctly. A thought popped up: Expensive things are expensive for a reason; silk really does feel amazing.

Distracted, she felt the fabric more closely. As she handled it, the pajamas loosened slightly, revealing what was hidden beneath. Lu Zhao stared, mouth agape. She had thought tonight’s pajamas looked quite conservative, but seeing the lingerie inside, she fell silent.

So sexy…

She hadn’t expected someone as serious-looking as Ji Zhaoxi to wear something so sultry underneath. Was this “cold exterior, fiery heart”?

“You like it?”

Suddenly, Ji Zhaoxi’s voice rang in her ear. Lu Zhao jumped, startled. She looked up to see Ji Zhaoxi standing at the bathroom door wrapped only in a towel, looking at her with a complex expression.

Lu Zhao was bewildered. Did she wash that fast? And why didn’t I hear the door open? Following Ji Zhaoxi’s gaze, she realized she was holding the sexy lingerie…

“If you like it, I’ll buy you a set too,” Ji Zhaoxi said calmly, stepping forward to take the items from Lu Zhao’s arms.

Lu Zhao remained dazed, unable to accept that she had lost track of time while feeling Ji Zhaoxi’s clothes. Ji Zhaoxi went back into the bathroom to change without another word.

As the door clicked shut, Lu Zhao snapped out of it, her fingers curling in shame. Would Ji Zhaoxi think I’m a pervert now?! Her face became a “mask of pain.”

When Ji Zhaoxi emerged again, Lu Zhao didn’t dare make eye contact. She avoided her gaze like a guilty husband returning home after an affair.

Ji Zhaoxi was composed. She simply asked, “How should we rehearse the scene?”

Because Ji Zhaoxi was so calm, Lu Zhao felt even more awkward. It felt as if she was the only one bothered by what happened, while the other party felt nothing. It was frustrating. Even if she called me a pervert, it would be better than this indifference!

“Lu Zhao?” Ji Zhaoxi prompted.

Lu Zhao shook the thoughts out of her head and began explaining the scene. Since Ji Zhaoxi was a first-timer, Lu Zhao told her to focus on her feelings rather than technical skills.

Ji Zhaoxi nodded. “Which scene do you think is best to practice?”

Lu Zhao was speechless. She thought none of the scenes were good. Not a single scene for this character was “proper”!

“Let’s do the scene where she seduces the female lead,” Ji Zhaoxi suggested.

In the script, the fox demon seduces the protagonist twice. The first time, the lead scolds her but gives her a chance. The fox demon misinterprets this as hidden affection and tries even harder the second time—lighting “Passionate Incense” and sneaking into the lead’s bed. This is the moment the lead’s patience snaps, and she kills the demon.

Lu Zhao expected to practice the first, milder seduction. She didn’t expect Ji Zhaoxi to go straight for the explosive one.

Instantly, the atmosphere around Ji Zhaoxi changed. The cold, noble aura vanished, replaced by a soft, alluring charm. Her gait became graceful yet predatory, like a fox prowling.

This transformation startled Lu Zhao—and Tangyuan. The cat stared at Ji Zhaoxi as if she were a stranger and bolted behind Lu Zhao.

Ji Zhaoxi: “…” Am I that scary?

Steadying herself, Ji Zhaoxi walked slowly to Lu Zhao’s side. She tilted her eyes, her gaze as silky as thread.

“Immortal…”

Her voice was soft and beckoning, the end of the word trailing off with a hint of bashful deep affection. Lu Zhao felt a shiver run down her spine. How did she even change her vocal range?! Is there nothing this woman can’t do?

Ji Zhaoxi knelt on the bed, leaning forward until she was breathing against Lu Zhao’s neck. She saw Lu Zhao’s skin turn red instantly. A smile flickered in her eyes.

“Immortal, your humble servant is afraid of the dark. Won’t you stay with me?”

According to the script, the female lead is under the influence of the incense. Because she has hidden feelings for her own Master, the incense makes her hallucinate, causing her to mistake the fox demon for her Master. This is why she doesn’t resist at first.

Since she was “offering herself,” removing clothes was necessary. Ji Zhaoxi hooked her finger into the collar of her thin white silk robe, slowly pulling it open to reveal the sexy red lingerie underneath.

Under the bright light, her skin looked translucent. The red underwired bra accentuated her curves, and the sheer red gauze draped over her waist, revealing a hint of her slender midriff.

Lu Zhao’s throat moved as she swallowed instinctively. She stared, completely forgetting how she was supposed to react.

Ji Zhaoxi leaned closer, nestling into Lu Zhao’s embrace. “Immortal, do you think I am beautiful?”

As she leaned in, the fragrance of oranges—sweet and innocent—contrasted sharply with her seductive appearance. This contrast snapped Lu Zhao back to reality. Acting as the female lead who realizes this isn’t her Master, she suddenly pushed her away!

The push was so sudden that Ji Zhaoxi wasn’t prepared. Since she was kneeling on the edge of the bed, the momentum threw her backward. In a panic, she grabbed Lu Zhao’s hand to steady herself, but the weight was too much, and she pulled Lu Zhao down with her.

BAM—

“Sss—”

Ji Zhaoxi hissed in pain, her brow furrowed. The “seductive fox” was gone.

Lu Zhao scrambled off her. Ji Zhaoxi had shielded her during the fall, taking the full impact on the hard floor. The noise was loud enough to send Tangyuan jumping in fright.

“Are you okay?” Lu Zhao checked her frantically, worried about her head. God forbid she damaged that expensive brain!

Ji Zhaoxi was breathless. The fall was bad enough, but having Lu Zhao’s weight added to it made her feel like the wind had been knocked out of her.

“Don’t… don’t cry. Are you at a funeral?” Ji Zhaoxi spoke weakly, finding Lu Zhao’s teary eyes somewhat funny. This woman was bold one moment and as timid as a mouse the next.

“I was afraid you’d be hurt and I couldn’t afford to pay you back,” Lu Zhao sniffled. She already owed Ji Zhaoxi hundreds of thousands. If she added medical bills to that, she’d be working for her for the rest of her life.

Ji Zhaoxi didn’t know whether to be angry or laugh. “You only care about the money? Not my health?”

Actually, Ji Zhaoxi thought: If Lu Zhao owes me so much that she can never pay it back, that might be a good thing. A person like her would never disappear until the debt is settled.

“I do care!” Lu Zhao’s nose was red. “The first thing I asked was if you were okay, but you didn’t answer.”

Lu Zhao helped her up to the bed. Seeing Ji Zhaoxi’s disarrayed clothes, she awkwardly looked away. The midnight seduction atmosphere was completely ruined. Ji Zhaoxi pulled her outer robe shut, though she didn’t tie the sash.

“Did you hit your head?” Lu Zhao asked.

“Why do you sound like you’re worried I’ve turned stupid?”

“Isn’t that a valid concern?”

“Rest assured,” Ji Zhaoxi glanced at her. “My brain is fine. I still remember exactly how much money you owe me.”

Fine. As long as the cat wasn’t sleeping in the middle, Ji Zhaoxi didn’t care which side it chose.

Lu Zhao was completely baffled by Tangyuan. She couldn’t understand why the cat, who usually loved sleeping right in the center, was acting so strangely tonight.

She turned to look at Ji Zhaoxi, words hovering on the tip of her tongue.

Ji Zhaoxi, however, ignored her inner turmoil, closing her eyes as if she were already drifting off to sleep.

The words died in Lu Zhao’s throat. If she said anything now, it would only make it seem like she was overly bothered by the situation.

She followed suit and closed her eyes, trying to synchronize her own breathing with the soft, steady rhythm beside her.

But I care! I care so much!

Aaaaahhhhh!

Lu Zhao’s mind was screaming. The mere thought of someone else holding Ji Zhaoxi the way she did made her feel as if she’d swallowed a fly.

Yet, no matter how much she raged internally, she couldn’t change the fact that if they weren’t careful, they would end up rolling into each other’s arms.

Lu Zhao had never hated her own innocence more. It’s just sleeping together, right? Just two women.

Even if they are two women who both happen to like women.

Even if they are currently in a “pursuit” relationship.

It’s just—just—just my foot!

Suddenly, Lu Zhao felt Ji Zhaoxi moving closer.

Her eyes snapped open, looking at Ji Zhaoxi as if she’d seen a ghost, wondering what on earth she was trying to do now.

Ji Zhaoxi leaned in, gently reaching out to pull Lu Zhao into her embrace. She parted her lips and gave a soft, intimate nip to Lu Zhao’s earlobe, her voice low and velvety.

“Immortal… won’t you look at your humble servant?”

The ambiguous, suggestive tone trickled into her ear, sending an itch through her soul. It sent her heart into a violent gallop, and her blood seemed to race through her veins.

This woman started acting again!

“Immortal, I feel so restless… won’t you touch me?”

She took Lu Zhao’s hand, guiding it bit by bit toward her own body. Their fingertips were burning hot, and both their hearts trembled in unison…

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