As he spoke, he loosened his tie even further. [txt complete download]
Lu Wei adjusted the remote control a few times, but the temperature just wouldn't drop. He slightly unbuttoned the first button of his collar and said apologetically, "The air conditioner might be acting up. Bear with me for a bit—I'll have the butler come fix it right away."
Since they were here for negotiations, Rong Yi had also worn a black shirt today. As a wolf shifter, his natural heat sensitivity was lower than an average person's, but now that the temperature had risen, he wiped away sweat and wished he could undo several buttons at once.
Qiqi, afraid he might start another conflict, quickly seized control of the conversation, chattering on and probing about the man in black.
But at this moment, Senior Brother Lu seemed a bit distracted. Behind his gold-rimmed glasses, his deep gaze kept drifting past her, glancing to the side...
Qiqi observed carefully and grew puzzled—Senior Brother Lu, why do you keep staring at Rong Yi? And why are you always looking at his chest?
Rong Yi's collar was slightly open, revealing a patch of skin like cold jade.
The black shirt against that jade-like complexion was both sinister and alluring...
Qiqi took a few looks herself and almost started drooling.
Alright, I'll admit it—a beauty can topple a kingdom and stir the heart. But Senior Brother Lu, do you have to stare so blatantly...
Lu Wei picked up the remote and cranked the air conditioner even higher.
"Wei, what are you..." Zhou Yi, sweating from the heat, looked at Lu Wei in confusion.
Lu Wei's eyes held a hidden meaning: "Yi, could you trouble me to call Uncle Long over and check if the air conditioner's broken?"
Zhou Yi paused briefly, then nodded and slipped away.
Qiqi was also feeling hot—so hot she wanted to strip off her clothes.
"So hot..."
She fanned herself with her hand, even starting to feel a bit dizzy.
Rong Yi grabbed her hand and suddenly stood up: "Qiqi, we're leaving!"
Qiqi was pulled to her feet, swaying a little, and slapped her forehead hard with her palm: "Leave? I haven't finished asking questions... Hey, why am I feeling dizzy? And seriously, it's so hot..."
With that, she went limp and collapsed.
Rong Yi caught her and laid her down on the sofa. Lu Wei suddenly stepped closer and asked, "Qiqi, what's wrong?"
Rong Yi spun around abruptly, grabbing Lu Wei by the collar, his tone calm and deliberate: "Dr. Lu, isn't this a bit inhospitable?"
Qiqi lay on the sofa, struggling to stay conscious, and gasped at the scene: "Rong Yi, what are you doing?! Let go of Senior Brother!"
But Rong Yi ignored her, holding Lu Wei firmly without letting go.
What now, they're fighting again?
Qiqi felt helpless.
Still, her head was a mess—what was going on?
She lay on the sofa, slapping her forehead with her palm.
The two men were of similar height. Lu Wei, though restrained, showed no sign of panic or anger.
He slowly straightened up, tossing the air conditioner remote back onto the table. Then, with a sudden movement! His right hand shot out like lightning, grabbed Rong Yi's shirtfront, and yanked downward with force!
Riiip—
A crisp sound of tearing fabric rang out as Rong Yi's black shirt was ripped open in an instant!
Several buttons scattered in a panicked bounce, one nearly flying into Gu Qiqi's wide-open mouth!
Oh my god! Senior Brother! What—what are you doing!
Is this harassment? Can't you be any less savage? That shirt cost me a few hundred bucks—I wouldn't even buy myself clothes that expensive!!