As she said this, the corners of her eyes lifted slightly, exuding a hint of casual charm.
A tingle ran through He Qianshan's heart, as if a feather had gently brushed against it.
He instinctively averted his gaze and looked down at the crowd below, lest his eyes give away his thoughts.
After a moment, he composed himself and then turned to look at Wu Pengpeng. "I wonder what Miss Wu really wants to do by flattering me like this?"
I want to spend money!
Wu Pengpeng turned her head and suddenly came face - to - face with that peerless beauty. She couldn't help swallowing nervously.
Gritting her teeth, she managed with great effort not to look away. "Since you're mine now, I can do whatever I want, of course."
He Qianshan looked at her feigned bravado and suddenly burst out laughing. "Are you trying to seduce me?"
When he laughed, it was as if countless stars had rushed into his eyes, making him shine brightly.
Wu Pengpeng's heart skipped half a beat.
He looked so good when he laughed. She really wanted to date him!
This infatuated thought flashed through her mind, and an alarm immediately went off in her head.
Survival was the top priority! How could she be infatuated at a time like this!
Wu Pengpeng cleared her throat and said confidently, "It's not impossible!"
To prove her words, she squinted her eyes slightly and curled the corner of her mouth in a somewhat flirtatious manner.
Unfortunately, she had little talent for role - playing. She clumsily imitated the signature actions of a lecher but failed to capture the essence.
Although she tried her best to disguise herself, her "lecher" act looked out of place, comical and ridiculous.
This woman was really interesting!
He Qianshan tried hard not to laugh. "Sure. I wonder when Miss Wu wants to start?"
Before Wu Pengpeng could say a word, he proposed on his own, "I think tonight the moon is bright and the stars are sparse. It's a good day. Why wait? How about we start tonight!"
As he said this, he turned around and leaned lazily on the railing, looking ready to comply.
Wu Pengpeng: "..."
Is he being so bold?
Out of the corner of his eye, He Qianshan saw her shocked expression. Obviously, she didn't know how to handle the situation.
Suddenly, his playfulness got the better of him. He deliberately straightened up and pretended to leave. "Let's go, Miss Wu. Don't waste this wonderful time."
Seeing his eagerness to offer himself, Wu Pengpeng suddenly regretted provoking him.
Although she was already thirty years old, she was as innocent as a thirteen - year - old at heart.
In her mind, going to bed was a natural result of deep affection, not a transaction that could be measured by money.
Asking her to go to a hotel with someone she had only met twice was like asking her to give up her spending spree and accept death calmly.
She would never do that!
Wu Pengpeng covered her stomach with one hand, frowned, and made a pained expression.
"Ouch, my stomach hurts so much. Let's call it off tonight!" She bent down slightly, looking ready to run away at any moment.
He Qianshan saw that she was faking illness, but he didn't expose her. He stood with his hands behind his back. "Then how about tomorrow night?"
Wu Pengpeng covered her head with the other hand and said apologetically, "I'll have a headache tomorrow night."
He Qianshan deliberately teased her. "What about the night after tomorrow?"
Wu Pengpeng blurted out, "I'll have a heartache the night after tomorrow."
He Qianshan looked at her meaningfully. "It seems Miss Wu has the ability to foresee the future."
Wu Pengpeng knew that her lame excuse had been seen through, but she had no better way for the moment, so she had to continue pretending to be stupid.
"I've been in poor health since childhood. I have a stomachache one day, a headache the next, and a heartache the day after. My illness follows a very regular pattern."
She looked at He Qianshan sincerely, as if she was about to engrave the words "You must believe my nonsense" on her forehead.
He Qianshan finally couldn't hold back and burst out laughing. The corners of his eyes and brows were filled with amusement.
Wu Pengpeng was momentarily lost in his radiant smile.
It took her a while to come to her senses. She stammered, "Although I'm rich, I'm in really poor health. I'm so miserable."
He Qianshan seemed to be moved by her act of playing the victim. He stopped smiling. "Then let's wait until Miss Wu gets better."
Wu Pengpeng forced a smile and replied perfunctorily, "Okay."
He Qianshan didn't dwell on this issue anymore. He politely said goodbye. "I have something to do. I'll leave first."
Wu Pengpeng was eager to see him off, as if getting rid of a scourge. "Okay, go and get busy!"
He Qianshan nodded slightly at her, took a long stride, and walked towards the stairs.
Seeing that he had finally left, Wu Pengpeng heaved a long sigh of relief.
Fortunately, she had seen him off. Otherwise, her chastity would be at stake before she could even spend her money!
As if he had guessed her thoughts, He Qianshan suddenly turned back and walked towards her.
Wu Pengpeng's heart, which had just settled down, was raised again. Could it be that he was determined to offer himself today?
She nervously licked her lips and forced a smile that was uglier than crying. "W - what's up?"
He Qianshan smiled gently. "I forgot to give you something."
He had something to give her?
Could it be that he had been conquered by her beauty and wealth and wanted to curry favor with her, so he was giving a gift first to get closer?
Before Wu Pengpeng could figure out what he was going to give, He Qianshan took out a check from his suit pocket and held it out to her.
"Since you're my boss now, we're all family from now on. I can't accept this check."
At the sight of the money, Wu Pengpeng's head started to ache.
She instinctively took a step back and firmly refused. "No, not a single cent less!"
She had wasted her family fortune by her own ability. Why should she take it back!
He Qianshan was a bit stunned by her reaction.
Afraid that he might suspect something, Wu Pengpeng quickly explained. "Even brothers should settle accounts clearly! I damaged your beloved item, so of course I have to compensate you."
He Qianshan's hand holding the check froze in mid - air. He didn't know whether he should give it back to her or take it back.
Seeing that his expression was a bit wavering, Wu Pengpeng quickly pressed on. "Moreover, we'll be working together in the future. If you don't let me compensate you, I'll feel indebted to you. Then if there's something you do wrong in the future, I'll be too embarrassed to criticize you."
He Qianshan thought her words made sense.
For him, he'd rather owe money than owe a favor.
After all, it was much easier to pay back money than a favor.
He didn't insist anymore. "Okay, then let's do it your way."
He put the check away, said goodbye to Wu Pengpeng, and left directly.
Just as he reached the corner of the stairs, he was blocked by Huo Jingting. "Teacher He, long time no see!"
He Qianshan saw the sarcasm in his eyes. Clearly, he came with ill intentions.
He looked at his watch. There was less than an hour left before his appointment with General Manager Zhou.
He didn't have time to deal with Huo Jingting. He smiled slightly. "It has been a long time. I'm sorry, I'm in a bit of a hurry today. Let's talk another day."