Chapter 99: Does Mr. Shen prefer needle pricks or cigarette burns?

Long time no see, Luo Yuzong said with a smile. His all-black suit was indeed less bright than Yu Wensi's attire like that of a white horse prince.

I have no impulse to meet him. Excuse me.

Yu Wensi tilted his head back and gulped down the remaining red wine in one swallow.

Watching Yu Wensi's departing back, Xie Yunting let out two dry laughs and explained for Yu Wensi, Yu, don't take it to heart. He is always like this.

Luo Yuzong said nothing. He lowered his head slightly, shaking the wine glass in his hand. When did it start that he needed her explanation? Moreover, explaining Yu Wensi's character, did he need her to do so for him? How audacious...

The engagement ceremony of Nian Yuchen was similar to other grand family engagement banquets. The steps were also not much different. It was nothing more than a good day for gathering talents from various industries in the business world to make connections. Of course, there were also some wealthy young ladies coming to seek gold diggers. In short, this was a quite decent large banquet.

Yu Wensi reluctantly went to the parking lot to get his car. If he had known earlier, he wouldn't have come. It was so boring and tedious.

However, what on earth had Shen Yanlie gone to do? Since this morning, he had been unable to reach him by phone. He had thought it was because he was ill and might be late, but by the time the engagement banquet had started for so long, he still couldn't see him. Normally, he would also appear at such occasions. But how come he wasn't there?

Although Shen Yanlie had always disliked pulling strings or using connections, and Ouya's business, which was flourishing externally, didn't really need to, it would still attract people to come knocking. However, if Shen Yanlie came back this time to stay in the country for a long time, if nothing went wrong...

Thinking of this, Yu Wensi took out his phone to call Shen Yanlie. After all, Luo Yuzong was also present today. In the past, both Luo Yuzong and Shen Yanlie had looked down upon such occasions. This wasn't necessarily a bad omen, but it wasn't exactly a good thing either.

After all, if Luo Yuzong wanted to make connections, he would inevitably have to do something unfavorable to Shen Yanlie in the future. Because in recent years, Ouya had refused cooperation with many domestic enterprises. Those who might be eyeing or harboring grudges were not few.

Moreover, Ouya's business had almost monopolized the market. So many small and medium-sized enterprises were eager to find an opportunity to attack him wantonly in the business world. Many things on the market were not as calm, relaxed, and natural as they appeared on the surface.

Sorry, the number you dialed is out of service...

Damn it. A string of English left Yu Wensi's phone, making him a bit agitated as he hung up. Out of service...

Driving his cool aristocratic car, Yu Wensi quickly bypassed the tunnel and drove onto the wide road. Truly bored to the extreme in broad daylight. He didn't want to go to the company, but he had nothing to do.

Night slowly approached. The bar named Night Flame was bustling with activity. Usually, starting around eight o'clock in the evening, some people's lives would begin here. This was the start of their day.

Night Flame was located in the bustling area of this city, a well-known high-end luxury entertainment venue. Having not been here for a long time, Yu Wensi thought of coming to take a look. It was still as busy as ever, thriving, envied by others. But it would always be just jealousy.

Night Flame was initially established by Shen Yanlie. It was also personally planned and funded by him. It was the camp for internal artists under Yu Wensi Media. There were many popular stars. Every night when night fell, the place was always full.

Thinking back to the past, Yu Wensi couldn't help but feel some emotion. Because Shen Yanlie established Night Flame with the initial intention of Xie Yunting. Xie Yunting loved music the most. She liked playing the piano and violin the best.

At that time, Xie Yunting was still just a young scholar. Thanks to Shen Yanlie's favor, she found her paradise here. This was her sky. People would listen to her sing, appreciate her creations.

But it also marked the beginning of her dream journey. It became the most direct reason for her and Shen Yanlie to part ways.

Xie Yunting thought she was excellent and shouldn't be confined to a small place. Shen Yanlie at that time couldn't keep her no matter what. Although now Xie Yunting explained that her leaving back then was forced, saying her heart had never left...

But at the same time, there was another fact standing right before her eyes...

Since Xie Yunting left Shen Yanlie and China after going to Vienna, Night Flame had been closed for six years. Shen Yanlie had never stepped foot in it again. Never.

For Shen Yanlie, Night Flame was really close at hand yet far away at the horizon. That was his scar. It had finally scabbed over now. He wouldn't easily touch it again. He didn't want anyone to make it bleed once more. It was a pain to the bone.

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Korea. Jeju Island.

This was already the fourth day for Shen Yanlie and Mai Xijun arriving here. The reason Shen Yanlie chose this place was because he could just catch the oranges on Jeju Island. And the famous Jeju orange scented perfume that Shen Yanlie happened to pass by and gave Mai Xijun a bottle.

Now the two of them were inseparable, like a newlywed couple. Their lodging was in a seaside resort hotel. The balcony of the room faced the sea directly. Shen Yanlie liked this feeling very much. When Mai Xijun stood in front of the railing looking at the scenery, he could hug her from behind, tightly pulling her into his arms, resting his chin on her shoulder, and recklessly placing his entire body and mind's weight upon her.

Wherever you want to go next, Shen Yanlie half-closed his eyelids, quietly smelling the faint fragrance on Mai Xijun's body. It was so sweet that it was like honey. Although they both used the same shower gel here, he could smell a different kind of pleasant fragrance on her.

At this time, Shen Yanlie had just taken a shower and was wearing a bathrobe, while Mai Xijun was wearing one of his white shirts. Usually, seeing him in shirts would look good, but when worn on her, it could even serve as a dress.

Go to Venice, okay? Mai Xijun's eyes were a bit dazed, gazing into the distance. She suddenly very much wanted to go back there to see. To see the places where she had met him before.

If not for him, where would she be now? Would she have been devastated by Xue Lizan's betrayal? Would she have been unable to resist the wanton attacks and provocations from He Jingjing?

She didn't know anymore if she could distinguish all this. It had become blurred. Now, she only knew that she was very grateful. Grateful that she had met him at that moment, saved him, appeared in his life, and became her support point, or else her life would truly be full of confusion...

Shen Yanlie chuckled. You must be too in love with me. You must be missing that night too much, right?

Stop being so pretentious, Mai Xijun replied weakly. But this actually triggered a series of chuckles from Shen Yanlie. I also miss that night very much. Although I don't know if you were beautiful or ugly, but the feeling of your first time was really good. Very tight.

Shen Yanlie said it truthfully. But it was broad daylight. Although it was almost seven o'clock in the evening, the day was still bright. To say such things about the bedroom... he had actually said it to her like this... Mai Xijun's face suddenly felt burning hot.

Shen Yanlie, if you keep acting like a rogue, I'll...

What will you do? Shen Yanlie suddenly had a mischievous smile, opening his eyes. His dark eyes were humorous and deep like the sea.

The scenery before them was formed by volcanic eruption into magma rock. The peculiar rocks and waterfalls by the coast, white sand beaches, and small islands all showcased the natural beauty of the seaside. But this beauty was not even a tenth of hers in his arms. This was his preference, a preference surpassing all others.

I'll... Mai Xijun stammered, her eyes wandering. She tried to move from his embrace to face him. But Shen Yanlie slightly raised his attractive eyebrows, seeming very expectant for what trick she would play.

I'll also play the rogue with you, Mai Xijun was really scared by her own sudden idea. But since she had said it, she had the courage to bear it.

I open my arms and wait for you to play the rogue with me, Shen Yanlie's mouth curved into a playful smile, becoming even more unrestrained. He stretched out his arms. I don't mind if you take the lead.

Darn. Men were indeed just men. Their thoughts were always so vulgar and lewd. Even though he looked so refined and elegant, they deliberately misinterpreted women's meanings as if it was innate instinct. For example, if you were hungry at this moment, he would definitely say, Then let me feed you. But here, feeding definitely wouldn't be feeding with food. It would be some physical activity that consumes energy and produces heat...

Mai Xijun's expression clearly froze. Damn it. How to teach him a lesson. Why did she always feel so powerless in front of him.

Hehe... Mr. Shen, do you like being pricked with needles, whipped, dripping wax, or burned with cigarettes? Mai Xijun smiled innocently, staring with a pair of clear, innocent, harmless black eyes, looking at Shen Yanlie.

Nima. Her expression was vividly mismatched with the plot her words suggested.

Shen Yanlie's expression gradually settled. He had always been expressionless, but his handsome face had previously been melted for her. But at this moment, it was frozen by her words like being thrown into the polar regions, cold and freezing.

The tender affection and deep love was because of her. The cold indifference was also instantly produced because of her words...

Perhaps Mai Xijun still wasn't particularly clear that the past Shen Yanlie would never smile like this. Nor would anyone dare to be so unrestrained in front of him.

In the business world, he was a notorious hero, ruthless, decisive, relying on a lifetime of legendary means. His methods were fierce and accurate, despite being only in his thirties but having a legendary rich life and past. His ruthless means were as shocking as his appearance.

And Mai Xijun was the first one, the first woman who dared to be so bold and unrestrained in front of him without fear. Even Xie Yunting had never done so.