The Arrogant Young Master Targeted by the Overbearing President - Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Charity Auction

Fang Lv did not speak, only looking down at Lu Siyang. In those light gray pupils, Lu Siyang saw his own panic and expectation.

With his legs pressed forcefully against his chest, Lu Siyang saw a cold, beast-like light flickering in Fang Lv’s eyes. Fear and shame swept over him, and he instinctively closed his eyes.

“Open your eyes,” Fang Lv looked down at him, his deep voice carrying an unquestionable command. “Look at me.”

Lu Siyang obediently opened his eyes. The next moment, Fang Lv entered him without mercy. The intense stimulation made him cry out, losing his voice. He felt a strength that threatened to pierce through him; pain and pleasure tortured him until he nearly fainted.

His body could no longer endure it, yet every time he tried to push the man away, he found himself lingering, unwilling to let go because of Fang Lv’s even more violent thrusts. It was as if he were gazing at a distant mountain peak; the towering, endless range rising into the clouds filled him with awe and dread, yet he craved the unique scenery only found at the summit and the thrill of reaching the top. He feared the mountain’s height, yet enjoyed the feeling of floating among the clouds.

By the end, he had lost count of how many times he had reached the peak. It wasn’t until the sky turned pale that Fang Lv finally stopped.

Lu Siyang was so tired he didn’t want to move a single finger. In a hazy daze, he was picked up by Fang Lv to have his body cleaned, then gently placed back on the rear seat with Fang Lv’s jacket draped over him.

A slight jolt woke him up; the familiar scent of sandalwood filled his nose. The scent, usually cold and detached, gave him an inexplicable sense of security at this moment. Lu Siyang didn’t open his eyes; he just shifted his position and fell back into a deep sleep.

When he woke up again, Lu Siyang was lying in his bed at home. The space beside him where Fang Lv had been was already empty. He checked the time—eleven o’clock—and suddenly let out a helpless laugh. Fang Lv’s prediction had come true; he really was late today…

Thinking of Fang Lv, Lu Siyang’s heart suddenly skipped a beat for no reason. Fang Lv’s previously ambiguous and non-committal attitude and their unclear relationship had once left Lu Siyang caught in a cycle of hesitation and distress. But after last night, Fang Lv’s stance implied that they had moved from being merely physical bed partners to a deeper level of relationship.

However… regarding the “give it a try” between them, exactly what they were trying and how they should try it hadn’t been explored in depth. When it came to eating, drinking, and having fun, perhaps no one in their circle could beat him, but in matters of the heart, he truly had zero experience to speak of.

Lu Siyang lay in bed thinking for a long time without reaching any reasonable conclusion. He ruffled his hair in frustration. Whatever. I’ll take it one step at a time. If I have to calculate and plan this like work, where’s the fun in that?

Assistant Zhang received a very important invitation, which the sender insisted must reach President Lu by this evening. But Assistant Zhang waited and waited, and even after eleven o’clock, President Lu still hadn’t shown up for work.

Assistant Zhang wondered to himself. Ever since President Lu took over, he had never been late or left early. What happened today? Could he be sick… Just as he was debating whether to call and check, Lu Siyang stepped out of the elevator. Assistant Zhang hurried to meet him.

“President Lu, this is an invitation from the Shan Province Chamber of Commerce. You—” Assistant Zhang’s professional tone stopped abruptly when his gaze landed on the scattered pink marks on Lu Siyang’s neck.

Lu Siyang took the invitation and was flipping through it when he heard Assistant Zhang stop mid-sentence. Lu Siyang looked up, only to see Assistant Zhang looking down with a strange expression. He asked, “What is it?”

“N-nothing,” Assistant Zhang quickly hid his surprise and continued, “There is a charity auction tomorrow evening at the Easton Hotel. Will you be attending?”

Lu Siyang nodded and handed the invitation back to Assistant Zhang. “If I don’t go, that bunch of old men will call to nag me again.”

Organizing auctions every other day under the guise of charity—he really had no patience to deal with those people… He took a few steps, then suddenly remembered something and turned around. “By the way, go ask if I can bring someone along.”

Assistant Zhang immediately replied, “President Lu, the invitation specifies that you may bring a companion.”

Lu Siyang’s eyes lit up visibly, though he remained calm on the surface. “Mmh. You can go back to work.”

Assistant Zhang watched Lu Siyang head toward the CEO’s office, thinking to himself that it looked like the Lu Corporation was about to have a “Lady Boss,” and an “enthusiastic and uninhibited” one at that…

Outside the Easton Hotel, luxury cars lined up one after another in front of the lobby. The doorman opened the car door for Lu Siyang. The moment he stepped out, his impatient expression vanished, replaced by a proper smile. He adjusted his collar and looked back at the person behind him.

Fang Lv was wearing a pure black formal suit. He didn’t look as casual as usual; he actually looked quite the part. Lu Siyang was very satisfied with Fang Lv’s appearance today, but the smile on Fang Lv’s face looked stranger the more he looked at it…

“That smile hasn’t left your face since we left the house,” Lu Siyang raised an eyebrow in confusion. “Do you have some good news?”

The moment he spoke, Fang Lv’s smile deepened. “Of course. Standing here is proof that, in your eyes, I can finally be seen in public.”

Lu Siyang froze, his face turning slightly red. He glared at Fang Lv and stepped into the hotel. Fang Lv’s eyes flickered, and he immediately followed.

The two of them, one in black and one in white, immediately attracted everyone’s attention the moment they appeared at the auction. Fang Lv was tall with broad shoulders and a narrow waist emphasized by the suit, perfectly presenting an inverted triangle physique. His features were sharp and cold, with a hidden edge in his piercing eyes. Lu Siyang, on the other hand, was as elegant as jade with a slender waist; the pure white suit made him look like a transcendent, noble young master under the bright moonlight.

“Oh, President Lu! To what do we owe the honor of your presence!”

Lu Siyang turned to see a silver-haired, kind-looking old man walking toward them from a distance. He immediately offered a polite smile. “Uncle Zhou, what are you saying? Since you organized this auction, I had to come no matter how busy I was.”

The man was Zhou Zhikun, the president of the Shan Province Chamber of Commerce. He was smooth-talking and very good at winning people over. These past few auctions were all single-handedly pushed forward by him.

Hearing this, Zhou Zhikun looked even more enthusiastic. “Siyang, you always know how to make people happy.” He then looked at Fang Lv beside him and asked with a smile, “Is this your friend?”

Lu Siyang was about to introduce him, but to his surprise, Fang Lv spoke first. “Hello, Mr. Zhou. My name is Fang Lv. I’ve admired you for a long time; it’s an honor to finally meet you today.”

Zhou Zhikun’s eyes crinkled in a smile. “Oh? Mr. Fang has heard of me?”

“My father is Fang Xingzhi. He met you once at a charity gala in He Province a few years ago,” Fang Lv said slowly with a smile. “While my father was alive, he often mentioned you, saying you were magnanimous and charitable, and told me to learn from you.”

“Good heavens! You’re the young master from Brother Fang’s family!” Zhou Zhikun realized who he was, and his attitude became even warmer. “Brother Fang was an upright and generous man; I felt like old friends with him from the moment we met. I didn’t expect his descendant to be such an outstanding talent as well. Not bad, not bad at all.”

Fang Lv said modestly, “Mr. Zhou, you flatter me.”

Lu Siyang listened to their conversation, feeling a bit lost. He had guessed from the Cullinan Fang Lv drove that his family background was extraordinary, but Fang Lv had never mentioned it. He hadn’t expected even Zhou Zhikun to know him. However… he couldn’t help but steal a glance. Fang Lv usually looked like a loafer, but in a suit today, he had lost his thuggish air. When he was being serious, he actually looked quite respectable…

“Alright, I won’t keep you two,” Zhou Zhikun patted Lu Siyang’s shoulder. “I’m going to greet the other guests. You take care of Young Master Fang for me.”

Lu Siyang nodded and led Fang Lv to sit in the first row of the auction hall. After sitting down, he leaned over and said in a chilly tone, “How come I’ve never heard you mention that you’re from the Fang family of He Province?”

“You never asked,” Fang Lv shrugged, his eyes innocent. “After all, someone started off by treating me like a ‘duck’ who could be bought with money.”

Thinking back to their first meeting and his own pathetic behavior back then, Lu Siyang’s face flushed with embarrassment. He changed the subject. “Since you’re from the Fang family, then doesn’t that make you and Ren Qingchuan relatives?”

Fang Lv wasn’t surprised by the question and said directly, “His mother is my older sister.”

Lu Siyang was slightly stunned. Ren Qingchuan was older than him, yet he had to call Fang Lv “Uncle”? As if knowing what he was thinking, Fang Lv added, “There is a significant age gap between me and my eldest sister.”

“Oh,” Lu Siyang pursed his lips. “That nephew of yours is certainly a handful.”

Ren Qingchuan was the head of the Ren family in Shan Province. On the surface, he looked gentle and refined, but he was a decisive and vigorous figure. The Lu family had cooperated with him a few times, and Ren Qingchuan’s style in the business world was bold and formidable. However, according to his observations, there seemed to be something going on between Ren Qingchuan and his friend Sheng Muyan. If those two got together, he and Fang Lv… their seniority would skyrocket…

At the thought of Ren Qingchuan and Sheng Muyan being a whole generation lower than him, Lu Siyang nearly laughed out loud. Fang Lv saw him snickering and was about to ask why when Zhou Zhikun stepped onto the auction stage from the side.

The lights in the hall dimmed, leaving only a single beam on the stage, and the venue fell silent.

“Welcome, distinguished guests, to today’s charity auction. I am very grateful for your presence,” Zhou Zhikun looked at the crowd, his tone solemn. “I promise you all that all proceeds from this auction will be donated to welfare institutions in Shan Province!”

Lu Siyang clapped along with everyone else, but a mocking smile touched the corner of his mouth. He talks a better game than a singer.

After Zhou Zhikun’s speech, the auction began. Several pieces of jewelry were auctioned off first. Lu Siyang had never been interested in such things and just sat there watching others bid. When the third item was brought out, everyone couldn’t help but straighten their backs.