Chapter 239: Divine Wish Drinks (3)

Women felt like a mystery sometimes—Li Yang prided himself in mostly being straightforward enough to get answers for most questions from them. Most people he talked to were willing to make it easier for him.

But this time it was a little different. Both Taiga and Narissa were giving themselves not-exactly friendly looks but still smiling at one another.

He wasn't blind to this kind of situation.

This happened to most people unwilling to let their nasty sides out.

It was easy enough to see that both disliked each other from the get-go… and he preferred to keep everyone's heads cool. Li Yang pulled up to his feet and then offered his hand out to Narissa. "I think we've already completed the purpose of our meeting, so it's good to see you again, Miss Bai Minghua."

Narissa stared at his outstretched hand and didn't take it.

"If you have anything else that concerns me or you would like to seek help in, then I'm willing to fulfill it," Li Yang said at last. "I'm currently released from my position as CEO, but I can pull some strings if you need help in a certain industry of some sort."

The last time that they saw each other was at the hotel and right until that night, Bai Minghua or Narissa was in her full-idol gear. Compared to seeing her now in just sweatpants and an outfit that clearly didn't fulfill what a club outfit was supposed to be—he was concerned on how she was doing.

Narissa sighed inwardly, but eventually just reached out for the sleeves of his suit. "The least that you could do is treat me like a person instead of a business associate. Sure, you brought your little friend—but engage in some conversation with me. Or do you just see me as someone who you can ejaculate on and then call it a night?"

Behind them, Taiga may have made a muffled sound at Narissa's words… but Li Yang knew that the Mermaid had some points. He still narrowed his eyes at her sudden proclamation but sat down in one of the seats. "I did not think that I was someone beyond you merely trying to fulfill your debt of gratitude from."

Their arrangements back then were strange—more akin to an agreement to have her as a harem member than anything brought on by immediate attraction, although they still slept together. 

Narissa didn't want to say it aloud—especially not with another woman around—but she said it. "You must know that my workload as an idol is extremely strenuous, everything's calculated—diet, dance, voice and acting lessons along with traveling around the country for performances. So, I guess… you're probably the closest thing I have to a connection."

"What? Taiga said.

Narissa picked up her drink and downed it. Once it was done, she set it down on the table and looked him in the eyes.

"I mean, I'm kind of lonely—so if we have this thing together, then you might as well fulfill the expectations of it." She decided to not use the word 'harem' aloud to keep his desire of ensuring it was a secret safe… she could actually read the atmosphere.

Surely, only someone whose job was keeping people happy and entertained could get the slightest looks of discomfort or disconcerting even for a blank-faced man like him.

"So you want an actual relationship with me?" Li Yang raised a brow at her statement. 

She glanced away from him. "Well, if you put it that way…" 

Narissa didn't mind the look of shock on Taiga's face, but at the same time—there was a certain heat crawling up to her face at his words. Didn't this guy have another way of communicating it with her? Something more romantic and sensitive?

"Bossman, listen to yourself for a second here—you got a kid, and you're going to get her as some kind of evil stepmother?" Taiga spluttered. "Arrangement or not, this is not a good idea."

"Stepmother?"

"I have a daughter." Li Yang explained. He didn't necessarily want to hide this information, Chunhua didn't even know the truth, but overall, even he knew that there were implications if word got out. Not necessarily for the women in his life, he was more concerned on how it changed the perception of business associates. "Does that change things?" 

Narissa rubbed her forehead and laughed lightly. All this time, she thought he was a bachelor and maybe just someone who liked stringing women around, but this was another thing. "You never mentioned that—I don't and cannot be in any scandals with a married man—"

Taiga coughed. "Well, they're not exactly married." 

"Oh, is that so?" Narissa raised her head and met the Tigress Spirit's gaze. It was a moment of some subtle camaraderie between them—like sharing a piece of meat, or a meal. And when both of their gazes flickered right back at Li Yang, the two of them didn't even need to have telepathy to mentally agree that he was a fine drink.

She had to admit that even this Taiga had good taste in men.

A little straightforward—a tad too frank—but wasn't afraid to get his points across and that was in addition to his good looks and wealth. Not that Narissa was lacking in those departments, but it was best to have someone on her level.

So this was great, it wasn't going to be so easy if Li Yang was surrounded by other women. 

Not that Narissa was going to back down from a woman that kept up with her 'cutesy' act—she didn't like that at all. Sure, Narissa pulled on a facade as the lovable Bai Minghua and kept fans happy with her performance, but the tigress spirit right in front of her was slightly messed up.

"I'm a busy person—I have things that I need to focus on right now, perhaps for a long foreseeable future if things continue down this track," Li Yang said. Already thinking about future targets, but then focused on Narissa. "However, I'll take responsibility."

"... I'd be a lot happier if you could at least tell me that you agreed because you like me or something." Narissa shook her head. What was she? Some kind of some duty to fulfill?

Li Yang offered his hand and gave her a serious look. "I don't want to lie, but perhaps we'll get there—we didn't have much of a chance to know each other after all." 

Narissa glanced up to his hand and then back at his face, gauging the sincerity in his tone. Begrudgingly, he was right—they didn't have much from the beginning. 

She pursed her lips and shook his hand. His warm hands felt good for some reason and she hoped it wasn't because she was suddenly starved for some sexy contact. Narissa wasn't a woman controlled by her sexual impulses.

That wasn't the only thing on her mind.

Narissa cleared her throat. "Alright, something else besides sexual chemistry then. I think we'll get along and not just in bed. Dating or just getting to know you a little bit more besides a professional setting is great. Let's get along, Li Yang."

"I do make it a point to get along with people in general—it's something needed in social settings after all," He said and shrugged nonchalantly. 

Narissa rolled her eyes, but eventually smirked and leaned forward towards him. She squeezed his hand before she let it go. "After we're done, I can assure you that you'll leave your little side chick and stick with me."

"Hey, I'm not some side chick!" Taiga bursted out.

"See? Where's that little third person talking, now, missy?" Narissa stuck her tongue out.

Taiga crossed her arms. "If you think you're being seductive right now—you look like some greasy little person who hasn't showered in days with your appearance." 

"I'll have you know, this outfit is casual and relaxed. Nothing is sexier than sweats and being comfortable in your own skin and whatever I wear."

No intervention from the man arrived.

Was Li Yang the kind of guy who'd step out from little arguments between women—not exactly, he disliked little spats, but the man suddenly noticed something… someone while staying in their private little balcony as he noticed the crater from earlier fixing itself up.

Bo Lifen was standing on the first level of the bar.

"This place has magic doesn't it?" She wrinkled her nose.

What was she doing here?