Chen Xueer hugged Jiang Cheng tightly, her nerves taut.
While trying to prevent herself from being exposed to Jiang Cheng, she pretended to be calm and said to Zhao Linger outside the door, "It's nothing, it's nothing. I was just startled by a small bug."
"Ah, what kind of bug? Do you want me to go in and help you? I'm not afraid of these little critters," Zhao Linger asked, knocking on the door with concern.
Seeing that Zhao Linger still wanted to come in, Chen Xueer became even more panicked.
She turned her head to look at Jiang Cheng, signaling him with her eyes to keep quiet.
A thin door separated the three of them.
She refused somewhat frantically, "No need, no need! I've already killed it."
"Oh, okay. Well, don't take too long in the shower. I've already bought all the actionable stocks, so I'm going to keep an eye on the market now."
Seeing that Zhao Linger hadn't noticed anything unusual, Chen Xueer immediately relaxed and quickly urged Zhao Linger to leave.
"Okay, okay, you go ahead."
Listening to Zhao Linger's footsteps fading away, Chen Xueer let out a sigh of relief after the close call.
Only then did she feel her heartbeat pressed tightly against Jiang Cheng's.
Both their hearts began to thud rhythmically.
Hearing a man's heartbeat from such a close distance for the first time gave Chen Xueer a very strange feeling.
Seeing that Jiang Cheng remained silent, Chen Xueer curiously stole a glance at his profile.
From his messy hair on his forehead to his high-bridged nose, his sexy Adam's apple, and down to his strong chest.
Those male hormones were strongly stimulating Chen Xueer at that moment.
Making her whole body feel hot involuntarily.
Chen Xueer shifted her body uncomfortably, her breathing becoming seductive and slightly rapid.
Smelling the pleasant scent of body wash on Jiang Cheng.
Chen Xueer suddenly felt a slight tingling sensation spread throughout her body.
The atmosphere reached a peak of ambiguity. As their eyes met, Jiang Cheng immediately activated his Deep Affection Gaze skill.
Looking into those handsome and predatory eyes, Chen Xueer felt herself starting to lose ground.
Jiang Cheng watched as Chen Xueer's favorability value soared to 85 points, and the corners of his mouth curled up.
Chen Xueer shifted her body and said, "Why are you looking at me like that? I didn't know you were here. I clearly saw you leave earlier. And why didn't you turn on the light?"
In her panic, Chen Xueer quickly explained herself to Jiang Cheng.
It would have been fine if she hadn't moved, but with this movement...
Given the situation and this kind of touch, it was impossible for any man to remain indifferent.
A warm sensation came from her chest. Chen Xueer looked down; the source of that touch was clearly Jiang Cheng's hand.
"Sorry, I couldn't help myself for a moment."
Jiang Cheng lowered his head, taking the initiative to capture Chen Xueer's delicate and sexy lips.
As their lips met, Chen Xueer initially wanted to resist, but Jiang Cheng's strength was so great that he pinned her directly against the wall.
In a flash, Jiang Cheng was ready to act like a beast.
However, at the final step, Chen Xueer hurriedly called for a stop.
Since Chen Xueer didn't agree, Jiang Cheng naturally stopped.
What era is it now? Just look at the lawsuit involving Big Brother Qiangdong.
Besides, if Jiang Cheng really acted like a beast tonight...
Given Chen Xueer's personality, he probably wouldn't have a second chance to interact with her.
To ensure a long-term relationship with a promising future...
Jiang Cheng decided to hold back.
Sure enough, seeing Jiang Cheng stop, the favorability value that had slightly dropped rose back up.
At a time like this, respecting a woman makes it very easy to gain her favor.
Besides, Jiang Cheng was handsome, and during their kiss, his shirt had been taken off at some unknown point.
At this moment, his lean pectoral muscles were as impressive as Chen Xueer's own figure.
Chen Xueer covered her cheeks, turned around to haphazardly grab a bathrobe and throw it on, then quickly opened the door and left Jiang Cheng's room.
Back in her own office room, Chen Xueer's face was still flushed bright red.
Seeing that Zhao Linger wasn't in the room, Chen Xueer couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
It was a good thing Zhao Linger was working overtime in the meeting room; otherwise, if she noticed anything unusual, there would be a troublesome interrogation.
Chen Xueer checked her phone; it was already past three in the morning.
Just as she was about to take a shower, Jiang Cheng had come in.
The fear of being discovered had made her nervous, and on top of that, she had been pinned against the wall and bullied by Jiang Cheng.
The stimulating environment combined with an unprecedented experience made her break out in a heavy sweat.
Helplessly, she secretly took her clothes and quietly walked into the bathroom of her own room.
The us stock market is open from Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time. During US Daylight Saving Time, this corresponds to 9:30 PM to 4:00 AM in China.
That was why several of them had to stay at the company and work overtime tonight.
The reason she had gone to Jiang Cheng's room to shower was that Zhao Linger had borrowed the bathroom in her own office.
In the entire company, only she and Jiang Cheng had private lounges; no one else did.
She had clearly seen Jiang Cheng leave the company in the evening.
Plus, Jiang Cheng's room was pitch black and silent.
She thought no one was there and went into the bathroom, only to be caught red-handed by Jiang Cheng.
She turned on the showerhead, letting the water hit her face.
She turned around and looked at herself in the bathroom mirror; her ears were red, her breathing was slightly rapid, and she touched her somewhat swollen lips.
She couldn't help but reminisce about the experience just now.
So this was what kissing felt like. It didn't seem particularly unpleasant; on the contrary, she felt a bit lost in it midway.
Jiang Cheng was young and promising, tall and handsome, and spoke with wit and humor. Although he seemed a bit like a playboy at times, he actually respected women quite a bit.
After all, he was able to hold back in that kind of atmosphere just now. Chen Xueer felt that Jiang Cheng was a fairly good man.
Once a woman starts to ponder over a man, it becomes a dangerous thing.