Chapter 43.1: “Don’t look at me with such lustful eyes.”

Cheng Yao stood outside Qian Heng’s door, wiggling and twisting until she finally managed to free herself from the blanket cocoon. She scratched her head, then returned to her room to freshen up. It was still early, but she had to get ready—today, she was going on a business trip to City B with Qian Heng! Her first-ever business trip. Just thinking about it made her a little excited.

However, the moment she stepped into the bathroom and glanced at herself in the mirror, her face instantly turned bright red.

The third button of her pajama top—somehow, for some godforsaken reason—had come undone!

Undone!

UNDONE!!!

If she stayed perfectly still, it wasn’t too noticeable. But the moment she bent over or made any movement, a small gap would open up in the fabric. And through that opening—her chest was very visible…

Since she had gone to bed last night, naturally, she wasn’t wearing anything underneath…

Anyone who had even glanced in her direction would have been able to catch a vague glimpse of her cleavage.

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Unfortunately, Qian Heng kept his usual keep out expression, his face cold and unreadable.

The tension lasted all the way to the airport. Then, thanks to air traffic control, their flight—which was originally supposed to land in City B at 11:30 AM—was delayed. Now, they wouldn’t arrive until 1 PM.

Qian Heng’s face became even darker.

Even after boarding the plane, he remained stone-faced.

They were seated in business class, and today, besides them, the cabin was completely empty.

Cheng Yao held back as long as she could, but in the end, she just had to ask:

“Boss, are you giving me the silent treatment?”

Qian Heng pressed his lips together, staying silent as he flipped through the in-flight magazine with aggressive, almost violent flipping noises.

Cheng Yao was not someone who could bottle things up for long. Being treated so coldly made her feel irritated too.

“Are you mad about this morning?”

“…”

“I didn’t do it on purpose,” she puffed up her cheeks in frustration, biting her lip. “And besides, I was the one at a disadvantage here! I was the victim, and I didn’t even say anything. Meanwhile, you’re the one acting like you were wronged! And don’t make it sound like you saw something traumatizing! I’m very confident in my figure—there’s nothing about me that would make you want to gouge your eyes out!”

“Cheng Yao!” Qian Heng snapped the magazine shut with a bang. His face was a mix of red and blue, but at least he finally looked her in the eye. “You’re a lawyer! Watch what you say!”

“What did I say?” Cheng Yao, now fully in battle mode, shot back. “Did I break any laws? Did I do anything inappropriate? It’s not like I intentionally left my button undone! And you could’ve just not looked! Who forced you to look?! If anyone was behaving inappropriately, it was you! Haven’t you ever heard of see no evil? How am I the one in the wrong here?!”

Qian Heng let out a short, incredulous laugh, as if he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. “How was I supposed to know it was something I shouldn’t look at without first looking?”

“Aha! See? You admit you looked! And don’t even try that ‘see no evil’ excuse! I distinctly remember you taking a second look—several times—before you finally threw that pillow at me!”

Qian Heng’s face looked like it was about to explode. “Admit what?! I haven’t even accused you of deliberately seducing me yet, and you’re already pushing your luck! Sneaking into my room in the middle of the night, conveniently leaving your button undone in the morning—what, were you trying to tempt me into making a mistake?!”

“What seduction?!” Cheng Yao was fuming. “I don’t even know how the button came undone! I didn’t want you to see anything either!”

“Oh? Then who did you want to see?” Qian Heng sneered. “Women like you, who are even slightly good-looking, always try to take shortcuts by using their femininity. Let me make one thing clear—that kind of trick won’t work on me. I brought you on this business trip to work. I hope you can behave yourself and focus on displaying your professional competence.”

“What shortcut?!! Don’t slander me!” Cheng Yao was livid. “And didn’t you say before that I wasn’t that pretty?!”

“…After seeing you every day, I guess I’ve gotten used to it. You’re barely acceptable.”

“…”

And just like that, the two of them bickered all the way to City B.

Although both of them were still simmering with residual anger, ready to argue for another few hours, work had to come first as soon as they landed. With a silent mutual understanding, they put their emotions aside.

The client involved in this family trust dispute owned a company in City B. He had temporarily returned to the country from overseas to handle business matters, so Qian Heng had arranged to meet him at his company at 2 PM. Even though they had already informed the client about the flight delay, considering his limited time in the country, Qian Heng still didn’t want to be late.

Without even stopping by the hotel, the two of them carried their luggage straight to a taxi and headed directly to the client’s company.

Their client, Tang Bing, was a middle-aged man who had maintained both his physique and appearance well. From the background research Cheng Yao had done, she knew he was a liquor tycoon in City B. As far as wealthy businessmen went, he was relatively attractive, and since he paid attention to his diet, he hadn’t put on weight. He looked energetic, with bright, lively eyes—though his gaze carried a certain flirtatious, womanizing charm.

“Lawyer Qian, Lawyer Cheng, welcome, welcome. The list of documents you sent me earlier—I’ve already prepared everything. Why don’t we head to the meeting room on the second floor, and you can take your time reviewing them?”

As Tang Bing led the way, he briefly introduced his company and the specifics of his case to Cheng Yao and Qian Heng. However, whether intentionally or not, Cheng Yao could clearly feel his restless gaze sweeping over her—lingering on her far too long each time.

Looks like the rumors online weren’t exaggerated. Cheng Yao scoffed internally.

Tang Bing, despite having a legitimate wife, was infamous for openly keeping multiple mistresses. His second, third, and fourth wives had each given birth to his children, a total of six in all. On top of that, there were countless rumors about illegitimate offspring. With such a sprawling family and massive wealth at stake, it was no wonder he was eager to set up a family trust early to prevent his heirs from fighting over his fortune in the future.

Tang Bing led his assistant, Qian Heng, and Cheng Yao into the meeting room, where he had stacks upon stacks of documents brought in. Besides the family trust, he also wanted Qian Heng’s help in structuring the future corporate ownership of his family business.

“Time is precious, so let’s get straight to it. Let me introduce my team. To my left, in order, are the company’s CFO, General Counsel, HR Director, and Marketing Director. If you have any questions about the company, feel free to ask them directly.”

After saying that, Tang Bing gave Cheng Yao an extra-long glance, flashing her what he probably thought was a charming smile before finally getting down to business.