Chapter 323 - How Did Youxuan Pop Out Then If There Was No Relationship with Me? (Chenglin’s Confession) (1/2)

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Nevertheless, Ruan Danchen believed that her professionalism, and the fact that they were still in the company, was enough for Qi Chenglin not to act indecently toward her.

Qi Chenglin’s expression was relaxed and did not display a hint of emotion. He nodded and said, “I, too, want to get all of the official business out of the way first.”

“That’s that then. Xiao Ruan take your time with Young Master Lin.” Director Zhao smiled and left them.

During that time, the company was basically empty as all her colleagues had gone to lunch. She regretted almost instantly that she did not think things through—it would have been better if she went to a restaurant to discuss things with him because at least there would be plenty of people.

“Young Master Lin, this way please,” Ruan Danchen said. She flashed a smile and kept her distance from him.

Qi Chenglin let out a snicker, for the time being, he was content with playing along. He kept quiet and followed her into the meeting room.

“Young Master Lin, is there anything you’d like to drink?” Ruan Danchen asked.

“I’m fine.” Qi Chenglin sat down, then pointed at the chair beside him. “Please sit.”

Ruan Danchen stared at the empty seat beside him, feeling that it was a tad bit too close and dangerous. With Qi Chenglin’s sly gaze directed right at her, she felt sick in her stomach and hesitated before sitting down.

“I came here to discuss the renovations to my home,” Qi Chenglin said softly. His voice was so soft that Ruan Danchen was forced to lean closer to him, although she was wary of doing so.

“Aren’t you letting me take the job under my own name?” Ruan Danchen asked.

Since the assignment concerned Qi Youxuan’s bedroom and playroom, Ruan Danchen did not really want to work under company guidelines. She wanted to do it for herself, not for Chengshi’s.

“You’re right. It’s not like Director Zhao knows what you and I are talking about. We can still sign the contract personally later. I’m merely using your company office to talk about it,” Qi Chenglin said plainly.

Ruan Danchen thought to herself, ‘How shrewd.’

“Find some time to come over and take a look around the house. How about this weekend?” Qi Chenglin suggested.

Whilst Ruan Danchen was still unsure, he continued, “Youxuan’s school break starts this Friday. He’ll be at home from the weekend onwards.”

Upon hearing that, Ruan Danchen agreed immediately.

Qi Chenglin did not say anything after that.

Ruan Danchen looked at the table in front of her instead of making eye contact with him. All of a sudden, she felt her ears turn extremely hot, and goosebumps began forming on her neck, just below her ears. She knew Qi Chenglin was looking at her, but she had no idea why he just stared at her without talking. She began wondering if he was unhappy with what she said earlier.

Unable to take it any longer, she mustered the courage to look up at him. At some point, he had leaned over exceptionally close to her. When she lifted her head, she nearly bumped into his lips.

Ruan Danchen’s face reddened instantly and she pulled herself back. He then narrowed his eyes at her, and his rich yet displeased voice was heard. “Did Mu Huaisheng ask you out for lunch just now?”

The memory of the Benz flashed through her mind and she recalled it being rather close to her. “You heard everything?”

“How many times has he come to ask you out?” Qi Chenglin’s eyes narrowed even more intensely.

Ruan Danchen felt guilty, but she was unsure if she sensed jealousy in Qi Chenglin’s voice.

“Not a lot of times, just… a few times…” She cowered and answered earnestly.

“And how many times is that exactly?” Qi Chenglin’s voice was somber and rich.

“I don’t know. It’s not like I kept count.” Ruan Danchen mumbled softly. In her heart, she thought, ‘Why is he questioning me like a jealous boyfriend?’

She pulled away again, but he came forward once more.

“It started after Mu Sisi framed me,” Ruan Danchen said weakly. She stepped back rather awkwardly and lost her balance, nearly falling onto the floor.

Ruan Danchen glared at him exasperatedly. Qi Chenglin’s scorching hot hand was placed on her back and he pulled her close into his embrace. At the same time, his other hand held her waist as well, and with both hands firmly holding her, he lifted her onto his lap.

Alarmed, Ruan Danchen’s face turned flushed like a cherry. She never imagined that he would do such a thing, especially when they were in the middle of having a fully professional discussion.

She was trapped on the corner of the meeting table with her back against the edge of the. His muscular chest was just in front of her—it was broad and strong, and it intimidated her.

“Qi Chenglin!” Ruan Danchen warned softly. She did not dare speak too loudly since she had no idea whether there was anyone outside.

“Oh, you’re calling me by name now? You kept calling me Young Master Lin just now, so prim and proper.” Qi Chenglin leaned forward, and when he spoke, his steamy breath spread across her lips, leaving them warm and trembling.

“You came to discuss work, right? Put me down.” Ruan Danchen pushed his chest. Her hands felt incredibly hot.

“We’ve finished discussing work. Now it’s time to discuss personal matters.” Qi Chenglin could not resist holding her body close against his. His thin warm lips rubbed against hers. “Ignore Mu Huaisheng if he comes looking for you again in the future.”

He hugged her and felt her softness, making him lose all control and begin pressing her down on his lower abdomen. He rubbed against her lips. For so long he had been forcing himself to keep his cool. At that moment he felt blissfully thrilled. He felt extremely happy whenever he hugged her.

Ruan Danchen had enough of him always trying to get his way with her and acting so indecently. He never made it clear what he thought of her and how he treated her, and there was a pinch of resentment in her heart because of that.

“Qi Chenglin! What do you want? You do this to me all the time, kissing me, hugging me. What do you treat me as?” Ruan Danchen was slightly agitated as she felt that he treated her as though he was just another woman.

He stopped what he was doing and looked at her with his penetrative gaze. Barely inches away from her lips, his delectable-looking mouth said, “I treat you as my son’s mother.”

Ruan Danchen was at wit’s end. It was the same answer time and again.

“I’m Youxuan’s mother, but I don’t have any sort of relationship with you! It doesn’t mean you can treat me as you please.” Ruan Danchen was irate. She poked his chest, but because her fingertips were soft, it did not feel painful to him.

Ruan Danchen struggled to break free, but Qi Chenglin held her so firmly that she could not escape. Instead, her actions excited him even more.

“Be a good girl,” Qi Chenglin lowered his voice and warned softly.

Ruan Danchen was so frantic and distracted. Qi Chenglin decided to pin himself down on her body immediately.

She gasped in shock and blushed even more. She looked at him in disbelief and was afraid to move a single inch.

His erection was hard and hot!

Looking at her shocked and shy demeanor, Qi Chenglin’s mood improved tremendously, and he could not resist teasing her.

He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her into his embrace, allowing her forehead to come in contact with his chin. The stubble on his chin prickling lightly against her forehead, somewhat tickling her.

Qi Chenglin looked down and let his lips roam from the corner of her eye to her ears. He then whispered to her, “How did Youxuan pop out then if there was nothing between you and me?”

As he continued rubbing her, memories began flooding back to her. She began to recall what happened that fateful night seven years ago, where he made love to her so intimately the entire night. Present-day Ruan Danchen was in his embrace, and she felt the heat come over her body, making her head go up in flames.

In the midst of all that shame and embarrassment, his lips slid onto hers and began smothering them.

A few attempts were made to push him away, but none were successful. Initially, she was still aware that they were inside the company’s meeting room, but with his kisses, her mind became much fuzzier and she slowly began to lose track of where she was.

Unknowingly, she submitted to him and trembled from his kisses.

All she could feel was the heat of his tongue occupying the entirety of her mouth. It was a strong, liquor-like taste.

After some time, Qi Chenglin let go of her. His kisses were the result of his loss of control— even his cheeks were stained with a pinkish glow of lust.

Ruan Danchen fluttered her eyebrows, and those monochrome eyes of hers were filled with a mistiness. It looked like a mix of passion and displeasure.

“Qi Chenglin, you’re always like this. Is it because of what happened seven years ago that you think I’m a self-deprecating woman who would simply sleep with you as you please? Or do you think that you can just have your way because you constantly do this without my vehement objection?” Ruan Danchen blurted out.

She was conscious of the fact that she liked him and had feelings for him. Her heart thumped wildly whenever she saw him, and her face would redden too. Regardless, that was not a ticket for him to be ambiguous about their relationship and treat her however he wanted just because of what happened seven years ago.

If that really were the case, she was willing to make things clear from the outset and establish that the two of them will never have any kind of relationship in the future. She could accept it if she got to direct all her care toward Youxuan.

Qi Chenglin’s expression turned sullen and he stared at her, seemingly angry.