Quick Transmigration: The Villain Is Too Pampered and Alluring - Chapter 388

Music began to play, and Xu Zhengqing led Sheng Nuan to the dance floor…

Xu Zhengqing wore military trousers and a dress shirt. When he moved while dancing, one could vaguely make out the contours of muscle on his back.

Opposite him, Sheng Nuan’s indigo qipao matched his shirt perfectly. Her waist was slim, her hips elegantly curved… every gesture exuded refinement and allure.

Xu Yunqian’s gaze became a bit fixed, and then he got annoyed… How come she didn’t dance this well when she danced with him just now? And that waist—how could it be so slim…

In the next moment, he abruptly realized what he was thinking. He raised a hand and slapped himself hard.

What was he thinking? He had to remain pure and faithful for Linlang. Besides… he couldn’t handle someone like Sheng Nuan anyway.

Xu Yunqian suddenly slapping himself startled Aunt Liu and the others. “Second Young Master, what’s wrong?”

“Nothing, nothing. I just remembered I have something to do, so I’ll be off now.”

Xu Yunqian grabbed his coat and headed straight out the door without looking back. “I’ll be back late tonight. Don’t wait up.”

Xu Zhengqing glanced over, saw Xu Yunqian’s shrinking and apologetic expression, then coldly looked away.

Aunt Lian followed Xu Yunqian outside, reminding him to have dinner out, while Aunt Liu suddenly remembered she had soup simmering on the stove… In an instant, the large living room was left with only Sheng Nuan and Xu Zhengqing.

Xu Zhengqing frowned slightly, then heard Sheng Nuan ask, “Do other people dance like this? Eldest Cousin, why aren’t you holding me?”

Xu Zhengqing’s hand, which was supposed to be supporting Sheng Nuan’s waist, hovered behind her back without making contact. Hearing Sheng Nuan’s words, he replied coolly, “You had better behave yourself…”

But before he finished speaking, there was a sudden tightness in his chest. Sheng Nuan stood on tiptoe without warning and planted a kiss on the corner of his lips.

Xu Zhengqing shoved her away…

Sheng Nuan stepped back two paces, steadying herself against the table. She covered her mouth and laughed mischievously, “Who told you not to hold me?”

In the next instant, Xu Zhengqing strode forward and grabbed her arm, yanking her in front of him. He spoke each word through clenched teeth, “Do you want me to throw you out of the Xu family, huh?”

The man’s face was icy, and there was anger in his eyes. Sheng Nuan immediately chickened out, pursing her lips in a small, aggrieved voice, “I just like you, alright… why are you so fierce?”

Xu Zhengqing’s lips tightened. He flung her arm away and turned to walk toward the study… Then he heard that woman’s mocking voice from behind him.

“Eldest Cousin, remember to wipe it off…”

The hand Xu Zhengqing let fall at his side suddenly clenched into a fist.

Entering the study, he slammed the door shut. Sitting behind the desk, his entire being seemed to radiate a cold aura.

Outside, the music had stopped. Sheng Nuan was saying something to Aunt Liu.

Xu Zhengqing thought of something and stood up, walking over to the mirror. Seeing his own appearance, the veins on his forehead throbbed.

There was a lipstick mark at the corner of his mouth… That woman just now had brazenly kissed him right in their family’s living room.

And he… was supposed to be her nominal future uncle-in-law!

He raised his hand and roughly scrubbed at the corner of his lips, then took a handkerchief and wiped again… After a long moment, the lipstick trace was gone, but that strange feeling remained.

It’s like he had been touched by a venomous snake, sending chills up his spine…

His patience with her was truly running out!

Xu Zhengqing decided that if Sheng Nuan ever crossed the line again, he would immediately throw her out of the Xu family.

However, it seemed as if Sheng Nuan knew what he was waiting for. From the next day on, she stopped showing up in front of him. She had vanished early in the morning.

Like a cunning fox.

As Aunt Liu served breakfast, she said, “Eldest Young Master, Miss Sheng said she had some errands to run outside, and not to wait for her for lunch.”

Xu Zhengqing responded lightly, and after finishing breakfast he left for the barracks…

At least she had some sense.

Sheng Nuan didn’t know what Xu Zhengqing was thinking, but she was keenly aware that she had touched his bottom line.

Crossing the line might sometimes yield startling results, but it was also very dangerous. So, to be safe… she would take it slowly.

She felt like she was playing a game of guerrilla warfare. When Xu Zhengqing retreated, she pursued closely; the moment he got angry, she immediately shrank back… never giving him a chance to retaliate.

It was quite fun…

Today Sheng Nuan went out to meet Luo Linlang, arranged through Xu Yunqian as well.

The Luo family dealt in silk business. But this year had been particularly bleak. Therefore, upon hearing that Sheng Nuan wanted a partner, Xu Yunqian immediately put her in touch with the Luo family.

Of course, any money to be made should go to his Little Linlang.

When Luo Linlang learned that the other party was Xu Yunqian’s nominal fiancée, she had mixed feelings. She gained a new understanding of Xu Yunqian’s thickheadedness.

Worried that things might get awkward, Luo Linlang refused Xu Yunqian’s offer to accompany them, planning to meet Sheng Nuan alone.

After all, if there were anything sensitive, it would be easier for two girls to talk behind closed doors.

Originally, Luo Linlang felt a bit uneasy, but shortly after meeting Sheng Nuan, she relaxed. She could see that Sheng Nuan genuinely wanted to talk business.

Luo Linlang reminded Sheng Nuan, “I have to be frank. Our family can handle the volume you mentioned, but the problem is selling the finished goods… I’m afraid you’ll be stuck holding them in your hands.”

Sheng Nuan recognized her kind reminder and smiled, “Thanks for the warning. As for the sales channels, I’ve basically secured them. As long as the silk quality meets the standard, I won’t end up stuck with it.”

Luo Linlang did not hesitate, “Don’t worry about the quality. The Luo family never tarnishes its own name.”

Sheng Nuan poured her a cup of tea, “Then I can rest assured… I hope we can work well together in the future. After all, I don’t plan on marrying Xu Yunqian. There’s no conflict between us.”

Luo Linlang also smiled, “I can tell.”

Sheng Nuan chuckled, “You believe me just like that?”

Luo Linlang curved her lips, “Someone as silly as Xu Yunqian isn’t your cup of tea. I guess you wouldn’t fancy him.”

This time, Sheng Nuan was really amused.

She found that she and Luo Linlang were quite compatible.

Luo Linlang also relaxed and chatted with her as they dined, talking about business and Yunzhou’s gossip, going back and forth…

A waiter came in to serve dishes. At the same time, someone passed by outside the private room. Suddenly, a greasy male voice sounded.

“Well, if it isn’t Miss Luo.”

A young man in a white suit, wearing glasses, his hair seemingly slicked with half a bottle of oil, passed by the private room with two companions. He glanced inside, saw Luo Linlang and Sheng Nuan, and froze, then his eyes lit up as he stepped right in.

Luo Linlang was annoyed, “He Xu, who let you in here? Get out!”

White Suit stared at Sheng Nuan with blatant admiration and clicked his tongue, asking Luo Linlang, “We’re all friends, after all. Since when have you made a new friend without introducing her to us?”

Luo Linlang saw through this oily, sleazy man’s intentions at once. She sneered, “Introduce you? This is the Marshal’s family’s cousin, the Xu family’s Miss Sheng. Do you think you deserve to even speak in front of her?”

Marshal’s family?

He Xu was taken aback, then laughed, “Luo Linlang, you’re too naive. Everyone knows the Marshal’s cousin is the fiancée of the Xu family’s Second Young Master… The Second Young Master wants to break off the engagement for your sake. How could you be sitting here so chummy with that Miss Sheng?”

He Xu scoffed, “Do you think I’m a fool? Luo Linlang, you think because the Second Young Master has your back, you’re untouchable? There’s no guarantee you can marry into the Marshal’s family…”

Luo Linlang’s face darkened with anger, “Mind your own business. Get out!”

The two companions beside He Xu also sneered, “Miss Luo, if you have something to say, talk it over nicely. Keep your mouth clean.”

At this point, Sheng Nuan spoke, “Who’s this?”

She was asking Luo Linlang.

Before Luo Linlang could answer, He Xu hurriedly introduced himself, “Miss, I am He Xu. My father is He Yousheng, known as the Sesame Oil King.”

“Ah, selling sesame oil…” Sheng Nuan glanced at his slicked hair, “No wonder.”

He Xu hadn’t caught her meaning, but beside them, Luo Linlang couldn’t help laughing out loud.

Only then did He Xu realize the insult. He frowned and sneered, “What do you mean by that?”

Before he finished speaking, a bowl of hot soup was poured right over his head…

Sheng Nuan put down the empty bowl and smiled faintly, “I meant I wanted to help Young Master He get rid of some of that grease…”