Chapter 9: Seducing a Man

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Shen Yichi didn’t really mind being tricked; he simply pressed his lips to hers as a form of punishment. After the kiss had lasted long enough to satisfy him, he quietly slipped away.

Twenty minutes later, Song Yanzi stood in the lobby waiting for Nan Xi. She was rather careless, having left her necklace in the dressing room and then doubling back to retrieve it.

During the wait, Song Yanzi messaged her assistant, Liu Jia, asking her to send over the background information on President Li’s family. Since he wouldn’t budge, she had to find another way to break through.

Song Yanzi carefully studied the documents.

At that moment, Shen Yihuan and Sheng Zhiyi came out from the lobby and happened to spot Song Yanzi not far off.

Song Yanzi was standing right in the path they had to take to exit.

Passing by her, Shen Yihuan casually tossed out a few words, “Putting on a show.”

Song Yanzi ignored her and kept scrolling on her phone.

Fully aware that Shen Yihuan was deliberately provoking her, Song Yanzi chose to turn a deaf ear to avoid unnecessary trouble.

She was busy ordering a restaurant on her phone.

Seeing that Song Yanzi was indifferent, Shen Yihuan’s anger grew, her tone dripping with sarcasm: “Some people are truly despicable, shamelessly flirting and scheming just to close a business deal.”

Just then, Nan Xi returned to look for the necklace and overheard the mocking words quite by chance.

Nan Xi came over beside Song Yanzi. “Good heavens, what’s with all that sourness? Where’s all this bitterness coming from? I think hardworking women are the most confident. Unlike some people who rely on their family’s power and influence, knowing no bounds. Without that background, they’re nothing.”

As a good friend, she naturally couldn’t stand to see Song Yanzi wronged and spoke up in her defense.

Shen Yihuan snapped, “Who exactly are you insinuating at with that tone?”

Nan Xi put on an innocent face. “I didn’t mention any names, why are you so worked up?”

After speaking, Nan Xi linked her arm through Song Yanzi’s. “I’m just chatting with my friend, what’s it to you?”

Worried that things would escalate, Song Yanzi said, “Let’s go, dinner’s on me.”

With that, she pulled Nan Xi away.

Shen Yihuan was left speechless beside them.

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Though angry, she could only watch the two leave. If it weren’t for Sheng Zhiyi being present, she wouldn’t have let it go so easily.

She hated Song Yanzi’s self-righteous, arrogant attitude that made it seem like nothing mattered to her.

Sheng Zhiyi looked puzzled. “Yihuan, do you know them? Do you have some grudge?”

Shen Yihuan quickly averted her gaze, a flicker of panic flashing in her eyes before vanishing.

“No, I don’t know them,” she lied. “Why isn’t my brother out yet?”

She hastily changed the subject.

After all, the past was meant to be buried.

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Nan Xi received a last-minute call from the hospital with an urgent matter. Song Yanzi drove her there.

After saying goodbye, Song Yanzi headed to the reserved restaurant.

The atmosphere during the meal was decent, yet the arrival of an unexpected guest made things awkward.

By coincidence, Shen Yichi came to dine and happened to encounter President Li.

President Li extended an invitation, and surprisingly, Shen Yichi readily accepted.

Normally, inviting Shen Yichi to dinner was as difficult as climbing a mountain.

Today was truly lucky.

Shen Yichi sat at the head of the table; President Li was courteous and respectful toward him.

Song Yanzi sat beside him, distractedly eating.

Out in the world, they were strangers unknown to each other.

But this old man’s sudden appearance disrupted her plans.

She had reason to suspect Shen Yichi did it on purpose. Knowing how much she cared about tonight’s dinner, he still came to stir up trouble.

Just as she pondered how to get rid of this giant obstacle, a hand landed on her thigh.

Through the thin fabric, the warm palm wandered restlessly, kneading intermittently.

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Song Yanzi calmly lifted her eyes and saw the man casually chatting and laughing with President Li.

His ability to multitask so effortlessly was truly impressive.

She grabbed the misbehaving hand, trying to pull it away, but he caught her wrist in a reverse grip.

After struggling a few times, she realized it was deliberate; she couldn’t break free.

Worried about being discovered, she didn’t dare make a scene and simply let him be.

Only when Shen Yichi’s phone rang did he stand and leave.

Just as Song Yanzi relaxed and prepared to resume discussing their cooperation, a woman suddenly burst into the private room.

“Well, look at you, Li Mingsheng, really here. Saying you had something to do but secretly dining out with another woman.”

President Li immediately stood up. “Wife, what are you doing here?”

Song Yanzi rose and went to greet her. “You must be Mrs. Li. Invitation is no match for coincidence. Please, come in.”

After seating Mrs. Li, Song Yanzi confidently introduced herself.

Fortunately, she had prepared well and knew the materials inside and out.

Compared to persuading President Li, convincing Mrs. Li was actually faster.

Thus, she knew exactly how to handle this wealthy matron.

Song Yanzi got straight to the point. “Mrs. Li, I heard your youngest son is about to enter middle school and is aiming for the top school, right?”

Sure enough, the couple across from her immediately perked up at those words.

Thanks to Song Yanzi’s efforts, the cooperation was smoothly finalized.

The dinner ended, but Shen Yichi never returned.

Having drunk some wine, Song Yanzi called a driver, gave the address, and closed her eyes to rest.

When Shen Yichi returned to Shui Lanting and saw the high heels in the shoe cabinet, his eyes suddenly hardened.