Chapter 7: Sleeping Together

The heir to the Shang Corporation, this world-class young billionaire, said: “I’ll give you everything.”

The extent of this “everything” was something that Jiang Xingxing, who had known poverty, could not fathom—could not even imagine…

She sat up and met Shang Jie’s gaze in the darkness, confirming that he was as serious and meticulous now as he was when signing a billion-dollar contract.

He wasn’t joking with her.

“Mr. Shang, what do you like about me?” she asked.

“Your body, your scent, and your imperfections…”

Everything about her fascinated him.

And indeed, apart from her youthful body, what else could she offer that would attract a man?

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“Of course,” Shang Jie leaned against the bed. In the darkness, a subtle smile played on his lips.

“My elder brother is obsessed with making money. He always has numerous business ideas and projects, and he’s quite the domineering go-getter. That’s probably his favorite thing to do. As for me…” He took a light sniff, catching the scent of the girl’s almond milk body lotion lingering in the air. “I like doing interesting things. I like deceit, I like freedom, to be unrestrained…”

“You and your brother are really quite different,” Jiang Xingxing shifted under the blanket, feeling a bit stifled, perhaps from the man’s body heat.

“That’s why he doesn’t like me,” Shang Jie shrugged helplessly. “He always wants to lock me up.”

“How terrifying,” Jiang Xingxing said. “But what I want to tell you is that doing what you enjoy is what makes people happy. Of course, if you can gain fame and fortune from it, that’s even better. But if not, that’s okay too. Very few people in this world get to consistently do what they love. In that sense, at least, I’m fortunate.”

Her eyes were clear, and her words sincere.

Shang Jie seemed to understand her meaning. Her heart was set entirely on acting, a rare purity of purpose in the entertainment industry.

“Alright, this kind of rejection doesn’t seem to hurt my pride too much.”

Sitting at the head of the bed and chatting for a while, the darkness seemed to bring the two of them closer. After all, in the busy daylight world of real life, opportunities to open up to another person were few and far between.

Jiang Xingxing came to realize that the heir to the Shang Corporation, standing atop a financial empire, wasn’t as cold as he appeared on the surface. He had his own preferences, things he wanted to do, and pursuits he cared about.

In front of her was a living, breathing person with emotions, someone who could get angry and had feelings, not just a cold, symbolic label.

Jiang Xingxing yawned, “Mr. Shang, I’m sleepy.”

“I’m sleepy too. Let’s sleep,” Shang Jie said, lying down and even stealing half of Jiang Xingxing’s blanket.

Jiang Xingxing: …

She stretched out her bare foot and kicked him. “Mr. Shang, please get off the bed and sleep on the sofa outside.”

“The sofa’s outdoors, it’s cold,” he replied, adding, “You’re really cruel.”

Jiang Xingxing: …

As if she was the one who put the sofa outside!

Knowing Shang Jie’s shameless nature, it was clear he wasn’t going to leave the bed easily. Jiang Xingxing had no choice but to inch herself toward the edge of the bed. She eventually placed a pillow between them like a boundary.

“No crossing the line, or I’ll kick you out.”

“Sleep,” his voice was already groggy.

Jiang Xingxing pulled the blanket over her abdomen and soon fell asleep.

That night, she felt an unusual sense of peace.

The next morning, as the alarm blared, before she could reach out to turn it off, there was a loud “clang” as someone threw it against the wall.

Jiang Xingxing: …

She rubbed her eyes and woke up, feeling something heavy. The man had draped his entire leg over her, pulling her into his embrace like a soft, life-sized pillow.

Looking down, she realized his head was buried deep in her chest, while one of her hands was holding the back of his head, feeling his scorching warmth.

Wth… What kind of sleeping position was this? How did they end up cuddling!

Jiang Xingxing immediately pushed the man beside her, sitting up in a hurry and taking deep breaths.

Stay calm!

Shang Jie slowly woke up, a faint smile on his lips, “Baby, you’re awake.”

Jiang Xingxing threw a pillow at him and then kicked him with her leg. Shang Jie caught her ankle with one hand and pulled her over, pinning her beneath him. “What, ready for a workout this early?”

His arm muscles were strong, and Jiang Xingxing couldn’t break free, so she bit his hand hard.

“Little thing,” he muttered in pain but released her anyway. He reached for the cigarette box on the bedside table, shook it, and realized it was empty.

He tossed the empty cigarette box aside, got up, and headed to the bathroom. As he began shaving with his razor, he said, “I need to figure out how to make some money.”

Leaning against the doorframe, Jiang Xingxing sneered, “Mr. Shang, are you finally realizing how tough it is to be short on cash?”

Shang Jie’s hand holding the razor paused slightly. “Are you mocking me?”

“As if I’d dare!”

Jiang Xingxing was in a good mood, standing by the door, watching him shave.

He stared at himself in the mirror, tilting his head as he carefully shaved the stubble from the side of his face. His eyes were angled downward, his expression much softer now, with his long eyelashes almost brushing the edge of his eyelids.

The lines of his profile were sharp and beautiful.

Such a handsome man—even though she was currently broke, if she had to support him unconditionally, she’d do it! A hundred times over! This little wolf dog of a man, keeping him at home would be a treat for the eyes, lifting her mood and soothing every problem. No flaws at all.

“Woman, you’re playing with fire,” he said in a mock-serious tone, imitating a domineering CEO from TV. “Don’t fall in love with me.”

Jiang Xingxing couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Not only was the little wolf dog handsome, but he was also humorous and knew how to make her laugh—no flaws whatsoever.

Seeing her laugh, Shang Jie’s expression softened as well. After finishing shaving, he gave her the bathroom and, on his way out, playfully ruffled the top of her head.

…

On the set at the film studio, Jiang Xingxing had changed into her costume and overheard a group of excited palace maid extras chattering away:

“That guy outside is so handsome!”

“And tall, with a body that looks amazing.”

“Who’s he here to see?”

“He must be a male star; otherwise, why wear a mask?”

“Oh my, so mysterious! He might be some big shot!”

Curious, Jiang Xingxing walked out of the palace gate and immediately spotted the tall man in the crew neck T-shirt outside—Shang Jie.

He was wearing a black mask with the brim of a baseball cap pulled low, hiding his deep, dark eyes.

But what startled her was that he was still wearing her little bunny slippers! His big bare feet were sticking out from the back, with his heels exposed.

Jiang Xingxing was shocked.

Shang Jie spotted her, lifted his chin slightly, and waved at her.

Jiang Xingxing hurried over and pulled him into a corner of the palace wall, demanding, “The police all over the city are looking for you! Why are you out here now? What if you get caught? If you get taken back, your brother definitely won’t let you off!”

“So concerned about me?”

“I…” Jiang Xingxing’s eyes darted away. “I’m just worried that you won’t have the chance to fulfill your promise to me.”

“Don’t worry, the men of the Shang family always keep their word. Even if I get locked up, my brother will fulfill the promise on my behalf. For him, it’s just a matter of lifting a finger.”

“I wouldn’t be so sure,” Jiang Xingxing muttered. “Your brother is trying to lock you up. He’s definitely not a good person. I don’t want to get involved with him.”

She gave Shang Jie a little push. “Before anyone notices you, you should hurry back.”

“I have to watch over you,” Shang Jie refused to leave. “I won’t allow you to hug another man.”

“What hug? I’m acting! There are kissing scenes too, you know. Are you going to control that?”

“Kissing scenes!” Shang Jie’s expression darkened instantly. “If you dare kiss another man…”

“What will you do?” Jiang Xingxing rolled her eyes.

Shang Jie’s lips curled up, his eyes filled with a chilling coldness. “I’ll ban him.”

Jiang Xingxing: …

The director was calling for her, and Jiang Xingxing couldn’t get Shang Jie to leave. She kept glancing back, warning him with her eyes to be careful.

Because Shang Jie was secretly watching from behind the scenes, Jiang Xingxing didn’t dare go too far in her scene seducing a eunuch. Unlike her audition yesterday, she didn’t fully immerse herself in the role, and several shots were done using camera angles to create the illusion. Luckily, the director didn’t have high expectations, and the scene passed easily, allowing her to breathe a heavy sigh of relief.

“Alright, you should go now.” At the entrance of the film studio, she said to Shang Jie, “I still have two more scenes tonight. I’ll come back after filming.”

“Any inappropriate scenes?”

“No! One is where I get scolded by the imperial concubine after her bath, and the other is a bickering scene with palace maids. All the other actors are women!”

Only then did Shang Jie feel reassured and turned to leave. Jiang Xingxing quickly stopped him again, pulling out a few crumpled bills from her bag and stuffing them into his hand. “Here, I got paid. Go buy yourself some decent clothes and blend in. Don’t buy anything too expensive. Oh, and if you like any food, go ahead and buy some. Oh, and you drank all my beer, so remember to get a few more bottles.”

Shang Jie looked at the crumpled hundred-yuan bills in his hand. With this little money, what could he even buy? Clothes? His clothes had never cost less than five figures.

Her life was really tight financially, and yet she still thought about supporting him.

Still, Shang Jie took the money and turned to leave. “Thanks.”

Jiang Xingxing tugged at his hand once more. “I’m expecting you to return the favor and pay me back big.”

Shang Jie raised an eyebrow. “I guarantee you’ll be satisfied.”

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