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Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Xia Yubing on the Office Desk
Xia Yubing was feeling a bit upset these past few days.
Since that crazy moment in the parking lot, Chen Cheng hadn’t contacted her again.
And the day before yesterday, she found two uneaten takeout orders in her trash can at home, along with Tong Jialu’s unusual response. She knew that man had been there.
Even though she clearly knew this day would come eventually, Xia Yubing couldn’t understand why Chen Cheng wasn’t seeking her out anymore.
"Could it be that men prefer younger women after all?"
Certainly, Xia Yubing was a few years older than Tong Jialu, but she felt that she was not inferior to her younger cousin in any aspect.
She seemingly possessed by a ghost, pulled open her office drawer, looking at the little monster inside that hadn’t been touched for several days, feeling an itch in her heart.
Originally, Xia Yubing was quite resistant to these little toys, even to the point of being unable to accept them, hence why she wanted to escape Wen Shulin’s control.
But now, she wanted to turn it on again; maybe after Chen Cheng saw the notification on his phone, he would come to punish her again.
Xia Yubing lightly bit her lower lip, her eyes spinning silk with allure, her hand unconsciously reaching for this miraculous little gadget.
Thud thud thud.
A knock on the door rang out.
Xia Yubing snapped the drawer shut with a clap and locked it.
With both hands on the keyboard, pretending as if nothing had happened, she said indifferently, "Come in."
"Director, this gentleman is looking for you."
The door opened.
Chen Cheng appeared in Xia Yubing’s view.
In front of her desk, Xia Yubing maintained a calm and professional demeanor on the surface, but deep inside her emotions were tumultuous.
"Okay, I understand."
Xia Yubing politely said, "Mr. Chen, what brings you here today?"
Chen Cheng walked into the office and locked the door behind him.
Click!
This subtle sound seemed to wind up the spring inside Xia Yubing.
Beneath the desk, a pair of beautiful legs could not conceal her nervousness, her long and straight legs tightly pressed together, her toes unconsciously curling up inside her high heels.
And on her fair neck, along with her slight swallowing motion, her gaze became scattered and wandering, no longer able to concentrate.
The quiet atmosphere in the office undoubtedly deepened this sensation.
Chen Cheng’s approach gradually made her breathing heavy, a kind of restlessness also rising in her chest.
Her fingers randomly tapped on the keyboard, yet it was the DEL key that she now most frequently pressed.
Chen Cheng originally wanted to return to Wanbao Hall after seeing Wu Dongyi.
But since he had come this far down the street, with Jing Fa Line nearby, he might as well drop by.
Maybe, the two sisters most familiar with Wen Shulin would provide Chen Cheng an answer.
"Director Xia."
Chen Cheng took a seat, tapping his fingers thrice on the tabletop.
The sudden address triggered a minute shudder.
Xia Yubing could clearly feel a subtle change occurring within her body, an inexplicable craving swelling inside her, making her mind a bit hazy.
"What... What is it?"
Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Pour me a glass of water."
Xia Yubing got up, walked to the water dispenser with slightly staggered steps, as though a facade of modesty concealed an unmistakable emotional turmoil.
She bent over to take a paper cup from the water dispenser, her pale wrists appearing delicately from beneath her shirt cuffs, the lines fluid and graceful.
Her back arched slightly backward, her buttocks accentuated, outlining a tempting silhouette.
Her dark blue professional skirt was pulled taut by the motion, revealing a small section of tight popliteal fossa.
Xia Yubing lingered in this posture for a moment unintentionally before straightening up.
She carefully held the paper cup, afraid of spilling a drop.
Her steps became even more uncertain, her high heels clicking crisply on the floor.
"Your water."
She extended her arms, offering the cup of water to Chen Cheng.
Chen Cheng’s fingertips unintentionally brushed over the back of her hand.
She jolted at the touch, as though electrocuted, and hastily withdrew her hand.
Her breathing grew more rapid and shallow, her chest heaving violently under her fitted shirt.
Chen Cheng took a sip and said while looking at her trembling form, "I’m here to see Xiao Lu today."
The emotional sparkle in Xia Yubing’s eyes quickly turned to grievance and loss, and she replied, "Xiao Lu went to the branch to collect some documents today."
After speaking, she turned around, intending to return to her seat.
She had thought that Chen Cheng had come to see her, even if it was just a transparent lie that could be easily seen through; it would have been better than the current situation.
But as soon as her left foot stepped forward, Chen Cheng grabbed her wrist, gently tugged, and pulled her into his embrace.
"Ah~"
She stumbled into his arms, lips parting in a startled gasp.
Chen Cheng pinched her chin, forcing her to look up, his practiced grip making it impossible for her to break free.
"Are you angry?"
Chen Cheng asked in a low voice, his breath caressing her cheek and bringing a tickling sensation, "Are you also jealous of your cousin’s jealousy?"
Xia Yubing shivered but had nowhere to hide.
"But you... you..." She stuttered in retort, but Chen Cheng cut her off with a domineering kiss.
Xia Yubing stiffened for a few seconds, then her body softened.
She felt a sensation of being desired and needed, as if being engulfed by passion.
Chen Cheng’s large hand slid down from her slender swan neck, pausing at her waist, drawing her closer.
"Do you miss me?" he asked.
Xia Yubing instinctively nodded, her hands, finely manicured, greedily caressed his solid chest.
The atmosphere in the office was intensely heated.
Chen Cheng cradled Xia Yubing’s face, looking at the flush that crept up her cheeks, his lips curling into a smile.
"Why didn’t you contact me?" Xia Yubing asked with a mix of reproach and seductiveness.
And her hands naturally wrapped around Chen Cheng’s neck.
"I’ve been a bit busy these past few days." Chen Cheng pulled her closer in his arms, "But now that I’m free, I came to see you, didn’t I?"
"But you just said you were here to see Xiao Lu."
Chen Cheng pinched Xia Yubing’s nose, "Silly sister, I was just teasing you."
Xia Yubing gently pushed Chen Cheng’s hand away, "So you really came to see me?"
Chen Cheng nodded.
"Actually, I came to ask you about someone."
"Who?"
"Wen Shulin."
Chen Cheng took a deep breath, "Do you know she’s had a child?"
Xia Yubing’s brows furrowed in concern, her woman’s intuition suggesting that Chen Cheng’s next target might be Wen Shulin.
"You..." she struggled for words, "Why are you suddenly asking about this?"
Chen Cheng smiled, "The five hundred million from last time, it was taken by Wen Shulin. She said she wanted to support a fund manager, but the announcement released by CGG today, the person underwriting this product is a man."
At this revelation, Xia Yubing covered her mouth, looking complicated.
"A...a man?"
Chen Cheng nodded in confirmation, "His name is Li Hao."
Xia Yubing counter-questioned, "I thought she liked women?"
"That’s true, especially ones as outstanding as you."
The flirtatious words once again threw Xia Yubing into a fluster, as she gently hit Chen Cheng’s chest, "We are talking about serious matters."
"I am talking about serious matters too."
Xia Yubing pressed down on Chen Cheng’s hand, affirming firmly, "She has had a child."
"Have you seen it?" Chen Cheng seemed hopeful.
Xia Yubing shook her head, "She has a scar on her abdomen. She always covers it with a waistband, but Xiao Lu saw it once."
Chen Cheng listened quietly.
"Xiao Lu came back and said that Wen Shulin might have had an appendectomy. But I think it was a cesarean section."
"You’re so sure?"
Xia Yubing nodded emphatically, "A woman who has given birth, no matter how well she recovers, the skin on her stomach is always different from someone who hasn’t."
"The innate firmness can’t be restored." She added.
Chen Cheng smiled, "How do you know so much?"
"Most of my classmates of the same age have become mothers." A trace of envy flashed through Xia Yubing’s eyes as she continued,
"Plus, Wen Shulin doesn’t like people hugging her waist."
Chen Cheng pieced together the facts he had seen in the documents, almost certain of Wen Shulin’s experience with childbirth.
He went on to ask, "Have you ever heard her mention this child?"
"No," Xia Yubing replied with certainty, "To outsiders, she’s the epitome of a successful, independent woman."
Chen Cheng thought for a moment, "Then have you seen any family photos or something like that at her house?"
Xia Yubing still shook her head, "She’s never let us go to her house. She always books a hotel or a resort and then notifies us to go there."
This detail matched what Tong Jialu had told Chen Cheng.
"Mr. Chen, would you like to come to my place for dinner tonight?" Xia Yubing quite tentatively asked, she added, "Xiao Lu won’t be home until nine."
Snapping back to reality, Chen Cheng looked at her cool expression, "I can’t tonight."
Xia Yubing sighed faintly, "Then..."
"How about now?" Chen Cheng jokingly asked.
"Here?"
Chen Cheng patted Xia Yubing’s thigh, "Alright, seriously, I’ve got something on tonight. Just behave, and there will be rewards as well as punishments."
Xia Yubing wrapped her arms around Chen Cheng, her heart developing deep feelings for the man in front of her, despite their casual relationship.
"I really miss you," she whispered in Chen Cheng’s ear.
"How much do you miss me?"
"I can’t even sleep at night. These few days I’ve been somewhat insomniac, feeling groggy all over."
After hearing this, Chen Cheng turned his head to look at her, "So what do you do when you can’t sleep?"
"I just..."
...
"Mmm..."
...
Afterward, Chen Cheng gently stroked Xia Yubing’s sweat-dampened hair, whispering in her ear, "You’ll be able to sleep tonight, won’t you?"
Xia Yubing shook her head in satisfaction, then nodded.
The brief encounter had quenched her thirst.
But without Chen Cheng’s tender consolation, she was left feeling unsatisfied yet again.
Chen Cheng stood up, looking at her, still in that M position on the office desk, and said with a smile, "Time’s about up, I have to go."
Xia Yubing quickly straightened her clothes, pulling on Chen Cheng’s hand, "So us..."
Chen Cheng pinched her slender face, "Wait for my call on Sunday, the day after tomorrow."
Xia Yubing nodded excitedly, "Mm-hmm!"
"And hey, no playing with little monsters or anything."
Chen Cheng gave a parting reminder, looking back with a smile, "I’m the cure for your insomnia."
"Got it, Mr. Chen."
