After Differentiating into an O, Pampered by an A - Chapter 45

At this moment, Ye Xing clearly heard her own heart racing. She pursed her lips tightly, and her hand gripping the bouquet couldn’t help but tighten.

She swallowed and whispered, “Are you crazy?!”

With that, she gently pushed herself away from the ambiguous distance between her and Shen Yushu; she felt so oppressed she could barely breathe.

Shen Yushu looked at Ye Xing’s small face, which was flushed red enough to drip blood. She stopped teasing her and personally opened the car door, pressing her into the passenger seat, only to find the girl had already obediently fastened her seatbelt.

Tsk, she really isn’t leaving me a single chance.

Because she had released a large amount of pheromones, Ye Xing soon fell into a deep sleep against the comfortable seat. Shen Yushu looked at the girl’s quiet, docile sleeping face and shook her head with a light smile.

An hour later, the car pulled into the parking garage at Jiangting. Ye Xing was still asleep, and Shen Yushu was in no hurry. Instead, she took out her tablet to handle some company business.

Likely disturbed by the sound of Shen Yushu’s fingers tapping on the keyboard, Ye Xing opened her bleary eyes and looked at her surroundings. Her voice carried the raspy quality of someone who had just woken up. “Why didn’t you wake me when we arrived?”

She tilted her head and saw Shen Yushu’s high bridge and beautifully defined jawline. She looked exceptionally charming as she focused on her tablet, her fingertips rapidly replying to emails.

Shen Yushu clicked send, then instantly turned to look at Ye Xing with a softened expression. “You’re awake. Have you recovered any strength?”

Ye Xing nodded. Her slender fingers touched the car door, only to realize her seatbelt had already been unbuckled for her. Nearby, Shen Yushu also packed up and got out of the car.

The two of them rode the elevator up and stood at their respective doors, saying nothing. It was nearly dusk.

Just as Ye Xing’s hand touched her lock, she heard Shen Yushu say softly from behind, “Would you like to have dinner together?”

Ye Xing originally wanted to say she wasn’t hungry, but before she could speak:

“I’m hungry. I’ll go back and change first, and then we’ll have dinner together.” Shen Yushu’s tone was neutral but left no room for refusal.

Consequently, after Ye Xing showered, a certain someone opened her front door punctually at 6:00 PM sharp.

Ye Xing was wearing a frost-colored silk robe, with the thin ribbon tied loosely at her waist. Because she had just finished blow-drying her hair, the robe had slipped, exposing her entire shoulder. The ultra-thin fabric outlined two distinct marks—a sight of ultimate allure.

Shen Yushu, however, seemed to enjoy the sight of the “beauty emerging from the bath” with great interest.

Seeing this, Ye Xing immediately clutched her collar shut. “Shen Yushu, I’m changing my password the moment I get a chance.”

Shen Yushu, who had changed into her usual sharp suit-skirt, sat on the sofa with perfect composure. “Fine. If your cat starves to death later, don’t look at me.”

“Meow~” At that moment, Little Grape popped out from nowhere and let out a soft cry.

Ye Xing: “…” Using the cat to command the owner—

Seeing Ye Xing silenced and watching her guard herself as if she were a thief, a flash of displeasure crossed Shen Yushu’s eyes. She said calmly, “I’ve seen it twice already. Is covering up really useful?”

Ye Xing was completely defeated. Too lazy to bicker with Shen Yushu, she hurried back to the bedroom to change into a comfortable sports set, making her look exactly like a pure, ungraduated college student.

“Let’s go. What do you want to eat?”

Since the other party acted as if they had to eat today, Ye Xing pouted and replied, “Whatever.”

Hearing this, Shen Yushu rose and instinctively reached out her hand. Ye Xing immediately hid her hands behind her back.

“Shen Yushu, we aren’t in a relationship. Don’t just go grabbing my hand whenever you feel like it,” Ye Xing whispered.

Shen Yushu raised her eyebrows. No displeasure showed on her face; instead, an unreadable smile played on her lips. “Mm. Not in a relationship, just a ‘slept together twice’ relationship.”

“…”

Ye Xing hadn’t expected the usually cold Shen Yushu to be so direct in front of her. Fearing trouble, she put Little Grape back in her room and followed her out.

Half an hour later, the car parked in front of a private kitchen restaurant. Ye Xing got out and scanned the surroundings—a traditional architectural style that was quiet and elegant. As the evening breeze blew, her body and mind began to settle.

Realizing her identity, Ye Xing prepared to take a mask from her bag, but the person beside her said calmly:

“Don’t worry. Coming here requires a face scan; not just anyone can enter. No one will take photos.”

Ye Xing put her things away, and a waiter soon came to greet them. Entering the private room, the traditional decor continued; there was even a rockery and fish pond in the corner, where several red koi created ripples in the water.

Ye Xing hadn’t thought much about having dinner together, but looking at the grand scale of the place and the private environment, she suddenly felt the illusion of a wealthy “sugar daddy” and her “kept” celebrity. She couldn’t help but shiver.

Seeing Shen Yushu looking elegantly at the various dishes on the tablet, Ye Xing leaned forward and pointed randomly at a few with her pale fingers.

“Just these. That’s enough, more than enough.” Ye Xing just wanted to finish this meal with the tycoon as quickly as possible.

The waiter taking the order looked up and her eyes brightened as she recognized Ye Xing. She politely and smilingly asked:

“Excuse me, are you Miss Ye Xing? I like you very much. Could you give me an autograph?”

Ye Xing rarely encountered fans asking for autographs in her daily life outside of event venues, so she immediately gave a sweet smile and agreed. The waiter excitedly handed over a pen and paper. As she passed in front of Shen Yushu, a certain someone sat up straight and handed the tablet back, saying coldly:

“Alright, that’s all. Please serve the food as quickly as possible.”

The waiter retracted her hand, took the tablet from Shen Yushu, and hurriedly left with a low apology, not daring to disturb them further. Ye Xing’s hand was left hanging in front of Shen Yushu, signing nothing but the air.

A hint of cunning flashed in Shen Yushu’s eyes as she asked softly, “Since you like giving autographs so much, why don’t you give one to me too?”

Ye Xing saw through Shen Yushu’s intent and immediately replied with composure, “Sure.”

Their gazes met, and eventually, Shen Yushu was the first to look away. She gave a faint “Mm” and said nothing more.

Ye Xing didn’t really taste the food during this meal. The person opposite her, however, was in high spirits—calm and elegant, every movement looking like a beautiful fashion spread. Ye Xing felt Shen Yushu looked more like a celebrity than she did.

Midway through, Shen Yushu went to the restroom. Ye Xing, left alone, scrolled through her phone out of boredom.

Ding Ling sent good news, saying she had chatted with Ruan Nian’an about the script again after the wedding. The other party wasn’t as dismissive as during the first meeting and said they could evaluate her acting later.

Ye Xing knew Ding Ling wanted her to break into film, but frankly, while variety shows and commercial events were no problem for her—given that her face was naturally beautiful—acting was on a completely different level. After telling Ding Ling her concerns, the manager said she would think of a way and told her to rest for now. Ye Xing could only wait for Ding Ling’s “way.”

Having replied to the messages and seeing that Shen Yushu hadn’t returned, Ye Xing frowned, put her phone away, and left the room to find her. Turning a corner onto a winding covered bridge, Ye Xing spotted two figures.

The outdoor lighting was dim, so Ye Xing moved closer.

“President Shen, I really didn’t expect to run into you here. After the last event, I’ve been looking for a chance to invite you to dinner. I wonder if I have that honor?” A woman’s soft voice drifted over, like a spring breeze tugging at heartstrings.

“Miss Tao, I believe my assistant made it very clear last time. I do not like being associated with people from the entertainment industry. Thank you for the kind offer.”

“But I see many rumors about you and Ye Xing online. Does President Shen not like ‘that’?”

Hearing the familiar voices, Ye Xing recognized the “canonical couple,” Shen Yushu and Tao Jingyun. She immediately turned on her heels. Eavesdropping was not a virtue.

As she walked back, for some reason, Shen Yushu’s cold, emotionless words—“I do not like being associated with people from the entertainment industry”—kept replaying in her mind.

“Tch, ‘don’t like.’ If you don’t like it, why do you come to steal my cat every day? If you don’t like it, why did you take advantage of me and mark me? Pfft, scumbag Alpha!”

Ye Xing eventually couldn’t help but grumble under her breath, biting her lip. An indescribable emotion slowly took root, making her chest feel tight and uncomfortable. After settling the bill, Ye Xing couldn’t be bothered with Shen Yushu anymore and went home on her own.

On the bridge, Shen Yushu’s eyes were as dark as ink. Hearing the question, she replied in a deep voice:

“Miss Tao, my business with Ye Xing has nothing to do with you. Or rather, will you only be satisfied once you hear me say that I simply don’t like being associated with you?”

In the darkness, the smile on Tao Jingyun’s flushed face froze. Her body gave an imperceptible tremble as she barely suppressed the sense of humiliation. She instantly composed herself and smiled at Shen Yushu. “President Shen certainly has a personality. You speak so directly; I actually like straightforward people—it’s not tiring to be around them.”

Shen Yushu hadn’t expected to run into Tao Jingyun here. Seeing her persistently trying to start a new conversation and remembering Ye Xing was still in the private room, she said coldly, “Excuse me, Miss Tao, I have a friend waiting.” With that, she turned and left.

Watching the disappearing silhouette, Tao Jingyun felt that no matter how she looked at her, Shen Yushu was an Alpha she simply couldn’t resist. Her hands hanging by her skirt slowly clenched into fists. “Shen Yushu, I will have you.”

When Shen Yushu returned to the room and found it empty, she immediately asked the waiter, “Where did the lady who was here just now go?”

“Hello, President Shen. Your companion settled the bill and left first.”

Hearing this, Shen Yushu immediately looked at her phone and saw that Ye Xing hadn’t left her a single call or WeChat message. Her beautiful brows knit together in displeasure.

What was normally a half-hour drive took Shen Yushu only twenty minutes to get back to Jiangting. Going upstairs, she didn’t go to her own home first but went straight to Ye Xing’s door. She entered the password—the string of numbers she already knew by heart.

Beep beep beep beep~ Sorry, incorrect password. Please re-enter.

Did I enter it too fast?

Shen Yushu was briefly surprised. She immediately slowed down and re-entered it. The result was the same. Realizing what had happened, Shen Yushu’s crystalline eyes widened. Maintaining her composure, she picked up her phone and dialed a contact named “Forgetful Little Bad Cat.”

Inside, Ye Xing was curled up on the sofa holding Little Grape and watching TV. She clearly heard the sound of someone trying to open her lock over and over. If her phone screen hadn’t been lighting up constantly with Shen Yushu’s name, she would have called the police long ago.

Outside the door, Shen Yushu frowned, her beautiful eyes full of disbelief. But she was certain Ye Xing was home because she had seen the lights on from downstairs. Shen Yushu didn’t understand Ye Xing’s sudden behavior, so she stood firm, hid her nervous anxiety, and shouted toward the house:

“Ye Xing, I know you’re home. Open the door!”