Magnate Tycoon: How Did Simply Enjoying Life Make Me a Male God?-Chapter 535 - 385: Reunion with Shi Yang (2)

Li Jing felt a bit awkward, and his original morning grumpiness disappeared without a trace. He explained:

"Something came up temporarily here in Hai City, and I got so busy I forgot... Are you still in Yashi?"

"Of course I am!"

Yang Qi raised his voice in exasperation, "I specifically learned massage techniques just to show you, only to find out that you had already checked out of the hotel, which really pissed me off!"

"Massage?" Li Jing then remembered their agreement about the massage and was surprised that the proud Yang Qi had really taken it to heart.

Before he could speak, Yang Qi decisively said, "Which hotel are you staying at in Hai City? I’ll take the high-speed train over now!"

Li Jing was taken aback, not expecting him to be ready to come over immediately, so he reported his hotel and room number.

After hanging up the phone, he had to give up the idea of sleeping in, turned over, got out of bed, and began washing up and getting dressed.

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It’s only a two-hour train ride from Yashi to Hai City.

Near noon, the sound of knocking finally echoed in the hotel suite.

By this time, Li Jing had already changed into a casual and comfortable knit sweater, leisurely finished the early spring Longjing tea and delicate snacks delivered by the hotel suite, and was comfortably nestled in the soft leather sofa, watching an old movie projected in the living room.

Upon hearing the knock, he got up, straightened the corners of his clothes, and walked over to open the door, seeing a pretty figure standing outside, dust-laden.

Today, Yang Qi was wearing an exquisitely tailored black hip-hugging skirt paired with a fitted white silk blouse, a fashionable outfit that not only accentuated her lovely curves but also added a hint of sensual charm with the skirt’s hem gently swaying with her breathing.

Her hair was messily stuck to her flushed cheeks, with fine beads of sweat on her forehead, clearly having rushed over non-stop.

Seeing her somewhat disheveled state, Li Jing originally wanted to crack a few jokes to tease her but thought better of it at the last minute, deciding against it.

Yang Qi glared at Li Jing with her large almond eyes, especially after glancing at the delicate desserts placed in his room and the movie still playing on the screen. This sight made her brows furrow in anger as she gritted her teeth and scolded:

"Well, I went through all this trouble to come from Yashi just for you, and here you are leisurely enjoying yourself."

Li Jing awkwardly touched the tip of his nose, smiled, and without trying to explain, gestured for her to enter:

"Since you’re tired, take a seat on the sofa and rest. I haven’t finished these desserts, so feel free to eat them."

"Are you offering me your leftovers?"

Yang Qi gave him a sidelong glance, but still obediently sat on the sofa, picked up a glass nearby, and drank a large gulp of water.

Then, she spotted a few artistically crafted snacks on the table, and without any politeness, reached out, picked them up, and devoured them without a care for her image.

Compared to before, Yang Qi’s relationship with Li Jing had become much closer, to the extent that they were now good friends who didn’t need to stand on ceremony, and their interactions had become more casual and natural.

Watching Yang Qi take big bites of the dessert while gulping down her drink, her cheeks puffed up like a greedy squirrel, Li Jing couldn’t help but smile.

He glanced again at her outfit: the form-fitting black hip-hugging skirt that made her waist appear so slender it seemed like you could encircle it with one hand, subtly twisting as she swallowed.

The silk blouse had the top two pearl buttons undone, revealing a hint of white skin, and the cuff was adorned with a delicate ginkgo leaf brooch.

This smart yet sensual ensemble added a touch of maturity to her usually vibrant demeanor, even causing the beauty-seasoned Li Jing to take a few extra glances, his gaze inadvertently lingering around her waist and hips.

"Today’s outfit is quite different from your usual style."

Li Jing raised his eyebrow and teased as he held his teacup, "Why the sudden sexy look?"

Yang Qi choked and coughed a couple of times, grabbed a tissue to wipe her mouth, and retorted: "It’s because of work! I just finished hosting clients from a partner company and didn’t even have time to change clothes.

I originally planned to go straight to find you, but when I got to the Atlantis Hotel, I found out you had already checked out!"

The more she spoke, the more annoyed she became, grabbing a macaron and taking a furious bite, "If I hadn’t heard from my grandpa that you were back in Hai City, I would still be in the dark.

Grandpa knew your schedule, but as your friend, I’m left out?!"

Li Jing showed a rare hint of embarrassment, reaching up to touch his nose: "I’ve been really busy lately, I was planning to contact you in a couple of days..."

"Like anyone would believe that!"

Yang Qi rolled her eyes at him.

Meanwhile, Li Jing continued observing her figure, asking, "You wore that outfit to meet clients? Wearing something so hot, aren’t you worried about them getting the wrong idea?"

As soon as he said that, Yang Qi, annoyed, grabbed a couch cushion and tossed it over: "What nonsense! The client was a woman. Do you think they’re all like you, a big jerk?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, she suddenly realized what she said and quickly added, "So what if it’s a male client? What I wear is my own choice; do I need your approval? Are you the only one allowed to look at me?"

"You hit the nail on the head."

Li Jing wasn’t angry; instead, he straightened up, his gaze direct yet teasing.

"I want to keep such a beautiful you to myself. If other men stared at you like that..."

He intentionally dragged out the last part, his mouth curling into a dangerous smile.

Yang Qi’s ears instantly turned red. She instinctively grabbed the lemon water on the table and took a sip to hide her embarrassment, while muttering: "You’re not anyone to me, why do you care?"

Sneaking peeks at Li Jing’s unabashed gaze on her, she felt uneasy, quickly grabbing another cushion to cover her chest, "Can you not look at me like that? It’s like you’ve never seen a woman before."

"I’ve seen plenty of women."

Li Jing leaned back on the sofa, his mouth curving, "But ones as exceptional as you are indeed rare."

It’s true; during his time in Hai Province, Yang Qi was indeed the most beautiful he’d seen.

Moreover, today’s outfit would undoubtedly turn heads on the street.

Hearing Li Jing’s straightforward compliment, Yang Qi snorted, deliberately turning her head, causing her hair to sweep over her flushed ear tips.

Feigning nonchalance, she wiped the cream from the corner of her mouth with her fingertips, but her upturned lips betrayed a hint of delight from Li Jing’s praise.

After quickly finishing all the desserts on the coffee table, Yang Qi finally straightened up, her eyes scanning the suite.

Crystal chandeliers reflected fine light, and carpets covered the entire living room, with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the prosperity of Hai City outside.

She raised an eyebrow, running her fingers over the carved leather sofa armrest, "Wow, you’re really living it up, staying in such a big suite just by yourself? How much does this cost per night?"

Recalling the 100,000 a night luxury suite Li Jing stayed at in Yashi, she thought it was just a one-time splurge on a whim. She hadn’t expected him to continue "squandering" back in Hai City.

"Much cheaper than the one in Yashi, only 30,000." Li Jing replied offhandedly while lounging on the sofa.

"30,000?!" Yang Qi shot upright, the waistline under the skirt forming a beautiful curve.

As a wealthy second generation, she was usually carefree about food and clothing, but such expenditure on accommodation still shocked her wide-eyed.

"You’re burning too much money! Just staying in hotels must have cost hundreds of thousands, right?"

Li Jing took a sip of hot tea, "Pretty much, including other expenses, I’ve spent a few million during my time in Hai Province."

"A few million?!" Yang Qi jumped up, her heels clacking sharply on the marble floor, "How long have you been in Hai Province? For ordinary people, that could be a lifetime’s savings."

"I have money, why shouldn’t I spend it?"

Li Jing looked up, his tone laced with a teasing edge, "Or... should I stay at your place to save some?"

Yang Qi was instantly flustered, grabbing a cushion and tossing it at him: "In your dreams! Letting a wolf into the house is not something I’d do. Who knows what a big jerk like you has in mind!"

The pillow landed softly on Li Jing’s chest, and he neither dodged nor flinched, instead smiling deeply, his gaze trailing after her stormy retreat, fixed on her skirted hips as she turned.

Afterward, they continued their light-hearted banter.

From their talk, Li Jing learned how Yang Qi had been busy rushing about in Yashi with her packed filming schedule, finally wrapping up just today.

Remembering how he had forgotten the promise made to her, he felt somewhat guilty. He observed the faint tiredness under Yang Qi’s eyes and took the initiative to propose, "Come on, let’s go to the hotel restaurant for a nice meal as an apology."

Upon hearing this, Yang Qi raised her brows slightly and, without much hesitation, tidied up a bit before following Li Jing out the door.

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