Chapter 69: Secretary Shen Never Planned a Reward
Shen Chi’s face warmed under the stare of Lu Chenzhou’s puppy eyes. He knew that, under these circumstances, he should give him something. For a moment, however, he had no idea what kind of reward to give.
He pressed his lips together, his gaze drifting. In the end, as if petting a dog, he ruffled the hair on Lu Chenzhou’s head.
Compared with Shen Chi’s own hair, Lu Chenzhou’s was not as soft. The slightly stiff strands did not feel particularly pleasant to rub, but Shen Chi’s mind was elsewhere right now. All he could think about was getting away as soon as possible.
And so, he also learned to be bad. He started drawing empty promises.
“Of course there’s a reward.”
“Our President Lu is so amazing…”
Shen Chi had never drawn empty promises for anyone in his life. He looked at Lu Chenzhou, who was tilting his head up, his ink-black pupils filled entirely with him. His nervous heartbeat sped up, and at this exact moment, the system started rushing him.
[Human, we’re running out of time. That side is a small gathering, and almost everyone has arrived.]
The moment Shen Chi got nervous, the hand ruffling Lu Chenzhou’s hair turned into a grabbing motion. With one forceful tug, he even pulled out a few strands.
Lu Chenzhou did not care at all. His dark gaze remained fixed on him, until Shen Chi bent down.
Soft lips brushed against his earlobe. Shen Chi did not notice this detail. He mustered up his courage, the sense of shame making him unable to resist closing his eyes. Finally, he slowly breathed out two words.
“…Hubby.”
His voice was very low. If they had not been so close, Lu Chenzhou probably would not have heard it.
But now, it was different.
The hot breath brushed past Lu Chenzhou’s ear. Shen Chi’s soft voice sounded almost coquettish, falling into Lu Chenzhou’s ears like heavenly music.
At that moment, Lu Chenzhou’s pupils suddenly contracted, and his entire body went taut.
During the day, in a moment of desperation, Shen Chi had also called him hubby at the company, but the two times were clearly different.
The last time, he had been cornered with no way out. The way he called it had been slightly urgent and completely emotionless.
This time was different. There was a trace of coaxing in it, even though Lu Chenzhou knew all of it was fake.
The large hand locked around Shen Chi’s waist suddenly tightened. Caught off guard, Shen Chi ended up sitting directly in his lap.
Shen Chi froze.
Lu Chenzhou’s breathing became rapid. The bite-stopper on his face made him even more irritable. This damned thing—sooner or later, he would smash it to pieces!
“Baby…”
He buried his head in Shen Chi’s neck, sniffing inch by inch at the fruity fragrance coming from that fair skin.
The more Lu Chenzhou sank into it, the more anxious his emotions became. The inhibitor that had just been injected into him seemed to have turned into a joke.
Until finally, facing Shen Chi, he called out those two words.
“Wife.”
His hoarse voice sounded as if he had restrained himself to the limit and would break through completely in the next second.
Shen Chi’s expression changed in shock. He had called Lu Chenzhou hubby out of urgency. It had not been sincere. He had never thought of having any connection with Lu Chenzhou. Lu Chenzhou’s “wife” gave him the illusion that he had stolen someone else’s partner. His mind instantly cleared, and he began trying to put distance between them.
“All right.”
The act should end here.
Shen Chi pushed away his embrace. His face still carried that faint, cool smile, that sense of distance and restraint making Lu Chenzhou’s gaze grow colder and darker.
“It’s time for you to sleep.”
“Only after you wake up can you receive your reward.”
Shen Chi had never intended to fulfill this empty promise. Based on his previous two experiences, Lu Chenzhou’s susceptible period only lasted one day. Although the inhibitor had a delayed effect, once he slept, he would return to normal.
By then, a clear-headed Lu Chenzhou would never come asking him for any reward.
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After soothing him, Shen Chi only watched him change into pajamas and lie down under the quilt. He did not have any extra time to coax him to sleep. Then, he asked the housekeeper to find a driver and take him to the designated location.
The system said, [This is a small gathering. They’re all second-generation rich kids, and Ruan Shangxue is there too.]
Sitting in the car, Shen Chi began understanding the situation. “Then what about Ye Suxi? What role is he there as? A waiter?”
The last time he had run into him, he had been working as a waiter at a bar.
The system said, [No. He’s there as the friend of a certain second-generation rich kid. Didn’t I tell you last time that his game livestream got a little popular? That second-generation rich kid is basically his sponsor, the one who tipped the most in his livestream room.]
Shen Chi hissed softly, suddenly feeling that this plot was a little strange.
“In this situation, shouldn’t the male lead gong make a domineering entrance?”
The system spread its hands. [He has to be able to appear first. Are you going to have him show up wearing a bite-stopper?]
Shen Chi choked, unconvinced. “It’s not like he can’t. Look, he’s even wearing a bite-stopper. That proves he cares.”
The system sighed. [If it were really that simple, do you think this task would still need you, baby?]
That “baby” from the system instantly triggered Shen Chi.
“Get lost. Who allowed you to call me that?”
The system chuckled wickedly and even imitated Lu Chenzhou’s hoarse voice as it continued, [Baby~ do you dislike me now?]
Shen Chi: …
The system said, [Oh, baby, I was wrong, wife.]
Shen Chi looked utterly lifeless. Since he could not beat it, he might as well join it.
“Yes, it’s all your fault. Now, do you know where you went wrong?”
This time, it was finally the system’s turn to choke.
It was just running its mouth. It had done nothing wrong!
[I’m not wrong!]
Shen Chi said, “Lifetime imprisonment without a wife.”
The car finally stopped. Following the system’s instructions, Shen Chi arrived at the top floor of the restaurant.
This place was a semi-open area. Half of it was a luxurious, beautifully constructed outdoor stage, with a swimming pool beside it. The other half was a decadent, extravagant dining area. Even the waiters wore luxury-brand clothing as their uniforms.
At first, Shen Chi, who did not have an invitation, was not allowed in smoothly. It was only when someone inside shouted that he was finally let through.
The other person was wearing a custom-made suit. He did not even have time to put down the wineglass in his hand before jogging all the way over to Shen Chi.
“It really is you!”
Shen Chi looked at him with slight confusion. “Hello. May I ask who you are…?”
“Secretary Shen, that’s not very nice of you. It’s me, Zhuang Zhe’an. We met last time.” Zhuang Zhe’an’s handsome face was slightly flushed, and his eyes stared straight at Shen Chi. “Last time, when you ate with that someone, that Omega, I was there too.”
Afraid Shen Chi had no impression of him at all, Zhuang Zhe’an hurriedly added, “Little Five! The one who asked if you were interested in having a Little Five!”
Only then did Shen Chi remember.
The last time he had eaten with Ye Suxi, this was the guy who had informed Lu Chenzhou. He had even stuck himself against the window like an octopus!
Shen Chi had no impression of the term “Little Five,” but he did remember him.
“Mr. Octopus!”
Zhuang Zhe’an burst out laughing, his face full of confusion. “What’s an octopus?”
Shen Chi said, “Don’t worry about that. You didn’t notify President Lu today, did you?”
This time, he absolutely could not let him ruin things again.
Zhuang Zhe’an continued grinning foolishly. “No, I didn’t notify him. I can’t notify him every single time. So, Secretary Shen, do you really not want a Little Five? I’m very obedient. You only need to make a little time to have a meal with me.”
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