Chapter 60: Pt.1

"Where do you think you're going?" Murong Shi pulled Xu Chuanchuan into her embrace, her eyes curving into a narrow smile. "You can't be the only one to profit from this transaction. I need to cop a feel as well."

Xu Chuanchuan's complexion changed out of fright. "Ahhh! Help! There's a pervert here!"

Murong Shi ignored Xu Chuanchuan's shouting and placed a palm on the waistband of Xu Chuanchuan's pants. Then, she smirked and said, "There is no one else here. Nothing will change even if you yell out your lungs."

"..." Xu Chuanchuan panicked as she restraint the hands that were trying to remove her pants. "No, you can't do this! You said it yourself last night that you wouldn't force me!"

Raising an eyebrow, Murong Shi said in a righteous tone, "I'm not trying to bed you. I'm only taking back what you owe me. Is that wrong?"

Xu Chuanchuan continued screaming and trying to struggle free from Murong Shi's restraint. Simultaneously, regret filled her heart. Had she steeled her heart and refused to let Murong Shi sleep in the same bed with her last night, none of this would've happened. Now, however, nothing she did would clear her of her crimes.

Murong Shi wanted to pull Xu Chuanchuan's pants down while Xu Chuanchuan desperately defended herself. After a series of back and forths, the two had become entangled together by the blanket. Even so, neither side gave up on their respective endeavors.

After failing to achieve success for some time,Murong Shi decided to use this situation to take liberties with Xu Chuanchuan. This, in turn, caused Xu Chuanchuan to scream one time after another as she realized that she was fighting a losing battle.

Suddenly, Murong Shi gently bit Xu Chuanchuan's ear and spoke in a seductive voice, "Do you think the people in the office downstairs will hear you if you scream so loudly?"

Xu Chuanchuan's complexion instantly changed, and she reflexively covered her mouth with her hands. This, in turn, allowed Murong Shi to succeed in her initial goal.

Xu Chuanchuan was at the brink of tears after having her buttocks caressed ruthlessly by a certain someone. She also became drained of energy after experiencing such an intense exercise right after waking up, her body weakly collapsing into Murong Shi's arms. With watery eyes, Xu Chuanchuan complained, "You're always bullying me."

After helping Xu Chuanchuan put on her pants again, Murong Shi gave her a comforting kiss on the forehead and softly said, "How can this be considered bullying? Flirting is proof of love."

With a resentful expression, Xu Chuanchuan said, "But you did it on purpose! Why weren't you wearing any underwear?!"

In response, Murong Shi put on an innocent expression and said, "I don't have a change of underwear. What else could I wear?"

"Then... Then you could..." Xu Chuanchuan couldn't refute Murong Shi's words. When her eyes inadvertently swept across Murong Shi's plump buttocks, her face heated up even more. Immediately, she pulled the pillow from Murong Shi's side and buried her face in it to hide her embarrassment.

At this time, knocking sounds suddenly came from the door.

Xu Chuanchuan reflexively sat up when she heard the sound. Then, she took a quick look at Murong Shi before turning to the door and asking, "Who is it?"

She had been so focused on fooling around just now that she had failed to notice someone entering the apartment!

Before Murong Shi could provide an answer, the person outside the door carefully asked, "Are you two awake yet?"

"It's Little Yan," Murong Shi said as she lightly smacked Xu Chuanchuan's raised hips. "She should be here to bring me a change of clothes."

Xu Chuanchuan tried to climb out of bed in a panic, but Murong Shi managed to leave the bed first and reached for the door.

When the door opened, they found that the person outside was indeed Little Yan.

Little Yan currently held a bag of clothes in her hands. When she saw Murong Shi's partially exposed shoulders and crumpled nightgown, she pretended to be unhappy as she said, "Amazing. You two started living together while I was away."

In response, Murong Shi calmly said, "I'm all for it, but she is against it."

Little Yan peeked through the crack of the door, only to see a corner of the messy bed. Then, she lowered her voice and asked, "Did you two do...that? Is Chuanchuan still asleep? Did you abuse her until she can't get out of bed?"

Despite Little Yan speaking quietly, Xu Chuanchuan still managed to hear the girl's every word. Immediately, she loudly protested, "Little Yan, don't spout nonsense! We only slept in the same bed and did nothing else!"

Murong Shi smiled but did not refute Xu Chuanchuan's words.

Meanwhile, Little Yan retracted her prying gaze and scrutinized Murnog Shi from top to bottom. Then, she clicked her tongue and said, "You lack charm, Cousin."

After taking the bag in Little Yan's hands, Murong Shi snorted and said, "Little children shouldn't be so gossipy. Go downstairs and wait for me."

When Murong Shi slammed the door shut, Xu Chuanchuan suddenly exclaimed, "It's nine-thirty already! I'm late!"

Murong Shi leisurely walked over and watched as Xu Chuanchuan hurried to get dressed. Then, she said, "Don't worry. Your department chief called just now, so I helped you apply for a one-hour leave."

Stunned, Xu Chuanchuan asked, "You answered the call for me? Did you also turn off my alarm?"

In response, Murong Shi pinched Xu Chuanchuan's nose, forcing the latter to open her mouth slightly for air. She couldn't help but smile when she looked at Xu Chuanchuan's dazed look. Then, she said, "You were sleeping so soundly, so I wanted to let you sleep a little longer. Also, Little Yan hadn't arrived at the time, so I couldn't go to work, either."

Xu Chuanchuan suddenly had the feeling of being spoiled, and sweet feelings filled her heart. Although she felt a little ashamed, she was mostly happy about this situation. Then, after calming herself, she said, "Isn't it bad for you to do something like this? You are, after all, the company's manager. How can you condone your subordinates to sleep in?"

"There won't be a next time."

After the two changed into their usual work attire and washed up, they got ready to head downstairs.

Before leaving the apartment, Xu Chuanchuan said, "I'll leave first while you leave after some time. Otherwise, we'll create misunderstandings if others see us together."

Murong Shi didn't mind being late, so she obediently listened to Xu Chuanchuan's arrangements.

When Xu Chuanchuan arrived at the Engineering Department's office, the first person she came across was her department chief. Then, the department chief asked her, "Little Xu, are you not feeling well?"

A reason was needed whenever a company employee applied for leave. However, Xu Chuanchuan didn't know what exactly Murong Shi had said to her department chief. There was also no way she could tell the truth and say that she had missed her alarm. So, she quickly played along and said, "That's right… But I'm fine now, thank you for worrying."

Then, the department chief asked, "By the way, who answered the phone for you just now? Why does her voice sound so much like Miss Murong's?"

Xu Chuanchuan's heart thumped. Then, without batting an eye, she said, "You must've misheard. That was my little sister."

The department chief didn't doubt Xu Chuanchuan's words. Instead, after casually saying a few more words, he turned around and left.

…

Aunt Lian was usually responsible for Murong Shi's lunch. When lunchtime arrived, she would personally come to deliver the food. Meanwhile, after Xu Chuanchuan officialized her relationship with Murong Shi, Murong Shi often invited her to eat together. However, Xu Chuanchuan didn't wish to take advantage of Murong Shi in such a manner. She was also afraid of being seen by others, which would negatively affect both their reputations. So, Xu Chuanchuan continued her habit of going out for lunch together with her colleagues.

Today was no different as Xu Chuanchuan went out to eat a quick meal together with Chen Lina and Xu Xiaomei.

The food had yet to arrive, so Chen Lina, who sat across Xu Chuanchuan, quietly asked, "Little Xu, did you get yourself a boyfriend recently?"

Xu Chuanchuan took a sip of cold water. Then, she smiled and answered, "No. Why do you ask?"

Chen Lina hesitated for a moment before beckoning for Xu Chuanchuan to move her head closer.

After Xu Chuanchuan leaned forward, she saw Chen Lina reaching for the back of her neck and pointing at a certain location. Then, Chen Lina said, "You have a very obvious hickey here."

"H-Hickey?!" Blood drained from Xu Chuanchuan's face. Although she couldn't see the back of her neck, she didn't need to guess to know that the hickey was something Murong Shi had left her last night.

Xu Chuanchuan's face and ears turned bright red. Then, just when she was about to explain herself, Chen Lina got ahead of her and said, "As an experienced hand, I can tell at a glance that it's a hickey. If you don't have a boyfriend, how do you explain this thing on your back?"

Xu Chuanchuan: "..." The other party's tone was so confident that Xu Chuanchuan couldn't offer any rebuttals at all.

Then, Xu Xiaomei excitedly said, "Is it that obvious? I wanna see it! I wanna see it!"

Xu Chuanchuan couldn't avoid Xu Xiaomei in time and ended up letting the other party grab her shoulders. Then, Xu Xiaomei lifted Xu Chuanchuan's hair and cried out exaggeratedly, "It is a hickey! Little Xu, your boyfriend sure is ruthless!"

Xu Xiaomei had a resonant voice. As soon as she spoke, almost everyone in the restaurant had simultaneously turned in their direction. Xu Chuanchuan couldn't break free from Xu Xiaomei's hold, so she had no choice but to cover her face with her hair.

"What are you three talking about?"

Suddenly, a familiar voice entered Xu Chuanchuan's ears. Without caring about her embarrassment, Xu Chuanchuan looked up and found Murong Shi and Little Yan approaching their table.

Shouldn't these two be enjoying Aunt Lian's homemade lunch right now? What are they doing here?

Meanwhile, when Little Yan made eye contact with Xu Chuanchuan, she enthusiastically greeted, "Hi, Chuanchuan!"

"Hi—" Xu Chuanchuan returned the greeting. While doing so, she subconsciously glanced at Murong Shi, who stood half a head taller than Little Yan because of her high heels.

Coincidentally, Murong Shi was also looking at Xu Chuanchuan. Then, in front of everyone in the restaurant, she cast a wink at Xu Chuanchuan.

Xu Chuanchuan: "..."

Murong Shi instantly attracted everyone's gazes the moment she appeared. However, as if she did not notice the stares she was receiving, she lazily inspected the restaurant's environment.

Both Chen Lina and Xu Xiaomei were shocked to see Murong Shi. However, Xu Xiaomei quickly reacted and smiled, saying, "Miss Murong, are you also here to have lunch today?"

Murong Shi wasn't in her work mode right now, so her attitude was much gentler as she said, "That's right. Our nanny isn't home, so Little Yan and I have no choice but to find food for ourselves."

Then, Chen Lina hesitantly said, "This restaurant mostly serves fast food and stir fry. Are you two accustomed to eating them?"

"We aren't picky," Murong Shi nonchalantly replied. Then, after looking around, she continued, "But it seems there are no seats left here."

The seats in this restaurant came in the form of benches. Xu Xiaomei and Chen Lina shared a bench, while Xu Chuanchuan occupied one all by herself. Seeing this, Chen Lina eagerly offered, "The seats here are quite spacious. If you two don't mind, you can squeeze in with Little Xu.'

Murong Shi's lips curled upward as she looked toward Xu Chuanchuan. Then, she said without hesitation, "Sure."

Xu Chuanchuan tactfully moved deeper into the cubicle and opened up ample space for Murong Shi and Little Yan. Seeing this, Little Yan walked over with a bright smile on her face. However, before she could settle down, someone grabbed onto her arm and pulled her aside.

"You sit outside," Murong Shi indifferently said.

Little Yan harrumphed in dissatisfaction but did not make any comments.

Meanwhile, Murong Shi sat next to Xu Chuanchuan in a natural manner. However, the two people seated across the table no longer acted as carefreely as they did before because of her joining the table.

To resolve the awkward situation, Murong Shi smiled and asked the two in a friendly tone, "What were you three talking about so happily just now?"

As if trying to claim credit, Xu Xiaomei rushed to say, "We were talking about Little Xu's new boyfriend."

Xu Chuanchuan: "!!!"