Chapter 37: Dinner

Jiang Miao felt that it was too difficult for herself. Too difficult!

Ever since that day when the two of them drove around and made their intentions clear, Yan He, this hormone-overloaded jerk, had been exploiting the loopholes in Jiang Miao’s speech. He hadn’t actually progressed to bedroom activities with her, but in the early morning, before bed, or when she came out fresh from exercising and showering, he would occasionally steal kisses from her.

Jiang Miao found it rational to feel terrible about this on one hand, but on the other…

Unlike the people she had met here who enthusiastically invited her to bed shortly after knowing her, Yan He gave her a feeling reminiscent of ancient Earth-era courtship.

Jiang Miao had warned him several times with righteous indignation, of course, but it had no effect, so she just let it be.

… It felt like being nibbled on, albeit lightly. She wondered if there were any marks left?

She had to attend a banquet later!

Jiang Miao urgently pounded on his chest.

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“The accuracy of makeup machines is just so-so. It covers up your lip shape, nowhere near as beautiful as your natural lip shape,” Yan He said. “Do you have lipstick? Do it yourself.”

“I’m not any better at doing it myself. I’m clumsy,” Jiang Miao sighed, picking up her evening clutch and taking out the lipstick she carries for touch-ups.

However, Yan He took the lipstick from her hand and unscrewed it. “Look up.”

Jiang Miao was pushed back against the countertop by him, her lower back pressing against it, and her body could only slightly tilt backward. “Hey!”

“Don’t speak,” Yan He pinched her chin.

Jiang Miao could only slightly open her mouth, watching his thick eyebrows and deep eyes so close to her, his gaze focused on her lips.

Jiang Miao could only close her eyes.

Yan He’s grasp of strength was always so precise; the lipstick lightly traced her lip shape, as if his lips had touched them.

“Don’t move…” he said softly as he noticed her subconscious urge to bite her lip.

Jiang Miao dared not move.

The lipstick departed, and there was no more movement. Jiang Miao waited for a moment, then quietly opened one eye.

Yan He was admiring his work with satisfaction evident in his eyes. Seeing her sneakily open one eye, he chuckled.

“Let me see.” Jiang Miao found it difficult to turn around under his restraint, so she could only twist her body to look back.

The mirror surprised her.

Yan He must have possessed magical hands; everything he did was so precise, even outlining her lip shape. Jiang Miao’s natural lip shape didn’t need any correction; it was already the most enchanting shape.

“You did a really good job!” Jiang Miao turned her head back in both surprise and delight. “Let’s go…”

Before she could say the word “okay,” her warm lips were sealed shut.

The berry flavor from earlier was sweet and sour, but this lipstick had the scent of lily flower honey, refreshing and lightly sweet.

This was the scent her lips should have, carefully savored by Yan He.

When the two of them were finally ready to depart, Jiang Miao’s face was tense, but her lips were fuller and more plump than usual—almost as if they had been nibbled by someone addicted to tasting lipstick.

“It’s too late, we’re going to be late, we’ll miss the toast!” she exclaimed angrily as she got into the car.

“No, we won’t,” Yan He said confidently. “Relax.”

The public transportation system in the capital star was well-developed, and there were hardly any places unreachable by transit. Please note the use of “hardly any.” Yes, even with such an advanced transit system, there were still places unreachable by public transport.

For example, the luxurious mansion of Helena Allison, the owner of Allison Military Industries, in Star Bay.

These mansions of the wealthy were unreachable by public transportation. In previous years, Jiang Miao had to rent a car to attend this banquet, but this year was different; Yan He bought a private car.

He said, “Buckle up.”

Jiang Miao didn’t forget to remind him, “The inertial dampeners need to be on. I can’t afford a messy hairstyle!” The rollercoaster-like experience from last time was not happening today!

Yan He smirked, “They’re on.”

Before he finished speaking, the sleek car was already soaring into the sky.

Fortunately, with the inertial dampeners on, there was no jolting or shaking inside the car. However, the rapidly changing scenery outside the car window still made Jiang Miao dizzy.

“We’re speeding! We’re speeding!” Jiang Miao clung tightly to her seat, sweat beading on her forehead.

“No, we’re not,” Yan He said calmly. “We’re still 0.4 knots below the speed limit at this altitude, 0.3 knots, … 0.1 knots, there, we’ve reached the limit now.”

Just as Jiang Miao was starting to relax, Yan He said, “If we want to avoid being late, we need to go faster.”

As he spoke, he pulled the steering wheel, and the car almost vertically ascended.

Jiang Miao remembered something she learned when she was getting her driver’s license: for every 100 meters ascended in altitude, the speed limit increases by one knot.

So, Yan He could go even faster. Of course, as he assured, they didn’t end up being late.

When they arrived at the Allison mansion and parked the car, Yan He gallantly helped Jiang Miao out of the car and asked, “Was it fun?”

Jiang Miao was speechless. “Are you treating this like flying a fighter jet?”

Yan He smiled. “No, the speed is not even one-tenth of a fighter jet’s. It’s far from it.”

Jiang Miao felt that rolling her eyes under her elegant attire would be too crude, so she just pinched her brow to suppress the urge.

But Yan He pinched her hand and whispered softly as he leaned in close, “You look beautiful tonight…”

After so many years, Jiang Miao thought she had gotten used to the straightforward compliments people in this era gave each other.

Yet, being held by Yan He’s hand and hearing him praise her in that incredibly sexy voice, almost whispering in her ear, Jiang Miao’s neck still flushed lightly.

She lifted her chin determinedly. “Let’s go.” She hooked her arm with Yan He’s and followed the waiter’s lead towards the main building of the mansion.

The homes of the wealthy had vast courtyards but low buildings, typically just three stories, although they covered a considerable area.

Compared to the towering skyscrapers that ordinary people inhabit, reaching into the clouds with hundreds of floors, the homes of the wealthy emphasize low, expansive structures. Remember, this is the capital star where every inch of land is precious.

Entering the banquet hall of the main mansion, the crystal chandeliers sparkled brightly, and guests held champagne, their attire elegant and their hair immaculate.

As far as the eye could see, there wasn’t a single robot; all the waiters were hired humans.

“Doctor.”

“Major.”

Tanaka and Yan He shook hands in greeting.

Before getting out of the car, Jiang Miao had called Tanaka, and when they entered the banquet hall, Tanaka specifically waited for Jiang Miao at the entrance. Jiang Miao introduced them to each other.

“Dr. Tanaka Toshi is my partner and friend,” Jiang Miao introduced.

Through their usual conversations, Yan He had already learned about Tanaka from the office anecdotes Jiang Miao casually mentioned. He knew Tanaka had a good relationship with Jiang Miao and shared the same preference in sexual partner’s orientation.

“It’s an honor to meet you,” he said politely.

Tanaka was even more polite. “I’m delighted to meet you. Jiang is very much looking forward to having children with you.”

Jiang Miao: “…”

Seeing these two acting all serious and formal outside, Jiang Miao felt an itch in her ears and really wanted to tease them.

“Jiang, the banquet is about to start. Let’s go greet the Allisons first,” Tanaka signaled to Jiang Miao.

Jiang Miao didn’t know what Tanaka’s signal meant, but facing the Allison family, she and Tanaka were allies. She nodded and said, “Okay.”

Then she turned to Yan He and said, “And you…”

“I’ll manage,” Yan He nodded. “You guys go ahead.”

Following Tanaka, Jiang Miao left, feeling a bit worried. She couldn’t shake the feeling that Yan He was an “outsider” here, unfamiliar with the people and surroundings, especially at this banquet where he didn’t know anyone.

After a few steps, she couldn’t help but turn back.

Yan He was already surrounded by three exceptionally beautiful women and one fairly handsome man. Their gazes toward him were full of eagerness.

It was that kind of eagerness… the way women look at men they find attractive.

And Yan He, evidently, was handling being surrounded by these people with ease. Jiang Miao forgot that Yan He was evidently a veteran and a master at this.

Jiang Miao: “…”

Well, she was worrying for nothing!

Suddenly, her arm was tugged, and Tanaka pulled her behind a thick pillar.

“Oh my god!” Tanaka adjusted his tie, a bit excited. “You were right! Looking at pictures wasn’t enough! Seeing them in person is a whole other level! Oh my god, Jiang, you are so lucky!”

“…” Jiang Miao rubbed her temples. “Calm down.”

“I can’t calm down,” Tanaka lowered his voice. “I’ve been alive for over fifty years, seen countless men! You have to trust my judgment! This man, in bed, is definitely top-notch!”

Jiang Miao blushed at his words and fanned herself with her hand. She coughed and asked, “What about your date? You said he was outstanding too?”

“Of course, I didn’t say he wasn’t outstanding, but this Major of yours…” Tanaka clicked his tongue twice, grabbing Jiang Miao’s shoulder. As a senior, he advised solemnly, “Jiang Miao, don’t be foolish. Children and such, they’re not as important as the person in front of you. Seize the opportunity, don’t miss out!”

“I got it! Let’s go, the toast is about to begin!” Jiang Miao dragged Tanaka towards the Allisons.

There was more than one Allison with the surname because the wealthy still adhered to the tradition of marriage. So, they were a family, or rather, a clan.

Currently, the helm of Allison Military Industries was Helena Allison, a woman nearly a century old. She had outlived six siblings born at the same time and had been in charge of Allison Military Industries for decades.

Most people at her age would have started showing signs of aging, but Helena looked like a mature woman, nothing like a nearly hundred-year-old middle-aged woman.

Even her forty-year-old son, Galen Allison, standing beside her, looked like a couple.

“Oh, Jiang, my excellent young doctor, the flower of Allison, you look so beautiful tonight,” Helena Allison shimmered with pearls and jewels, smiling as she embraced Jiang Miao.

“I can’t compare to you, you’re radiant,” Jiang Miao exchanged pleasantries with her politely.

After Tanaka and Helena exchanged pleasantries, it was Galen Allison’s turn to shake hands with Jiang Miao. He smiled and said, “I sent you an invitation to my party last month, why didn’t I see you there? It was quite disappointing.”

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Sansukini: If it’s up to me, I’ll name this chapter “The great seduction.”

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