Chapter 202: High‑Heeled Shredded Meat, Who Can Handle It

Seeing Cheng Li Yan at a loss, Xu Yuexin smiled lightly.

"Don't overthink it, I've prepared a dinner for you."

"Consider it a memento before you leave."

"Oh… I didn't overthink it."

Cheng Li Yan exhaled and said, feeling strange that a dinner could already be something worth commemorating.

"Let's go."

Xu Yuexin led Cheng Li Yan to a restaurant and presented the dinner he had prepared in advance.

"So romantic."

Seeing the scene inside the restaurant, Cheng Li Yan blurted out, standing rooted to the spot, unable to move.

Silver candlesticks, amber flames, snow‑white tablecloth…

On the table were Australian lobster, green mussel abalone, king crab, and an assortment of delicate desserts.

What a lavish and atmospheric candlelit dinner! Cheng Li Yan felt elated and looked at Xu Yuexin with delight.

As a thirty‑year‑old woman, her deep yearning for romance was suddenly stirred.

"Would this count as an unforgettable memory?"

Xu Yuexin walked to the table, sat down, turned and smiled at Cheng Ayi.

"It does! Thank you for being so thoughtful."

Cheng Ayi, suppressing her excitement, said.

"Don't just stand there, come eat quickly."

"Mm…"

Cheng Ayi hurried to Xu Yuexin's side and sat down; at that moment Xu Yuexin placed a cake before her.

"My company's headquarters is moving to Yuguang, and your firm is about to open."

"Let's make a wish together."

After speaking, Xu Yuexin lit the candles on the cake and closed his eyes together with Cheng Ayi.

When he opened his eyes, Cheng Ayi's eyes were still tightly closed, still making a wish over the cake.

"What wish did you make?"

When Cheng Ayi opened her eyes, Xu Yuexin asked.

"I won't tell you."

Cheng Ayi gave a charming smile, winked at him and said, "But it was for you."

"Alright, hope it works."

Xu Yuexin smiled and dined together with her.

Cheng Ayi's slender fingers struggled to peel the king crab legs.

Seeing this, Xu Yuexin snapped off a crab leg, peeled it to reveal the snow‑white meat inside, and placed it before Cheng Ayi: "Eat."

Cheng Ayi felt warmth again.

"Thank you…"

After finishing the meal, the two went for a stroll in the garden outside.

It was already dark, but they needn't worry about not seeing the path, as ground lights were installed on the garden lawn.

With the romantic candlelit dinner Xu Yuexin had prepared for her, Cheng Li Yan was in a great mood and very enthusiastic today.

While strolling, she confidently introduced her future career plan to Xu Yuexin.

"Trade in Xiangjiang is becoming increasingly prosperous; I plan to focus my firm on shipping and trade operations."

"Moreover, by choosing this direction, I can not only collect legal fees from clients, but also expand legal consulting services after winning cases."

"Give me two years, and I will definitely establish a foothold in Xiangjiang."

"After establishing a foothold, what will you do?"

"In finance. I have a feeling finance will rise to become Xiangjiang's next pillar industry."

Cheng Li Yan replied without hesitation, "The United Exchange was founded last year; it is a milestone in Xiangjiang's financial development."

"I believe the stock market's trading volume will keep expanding, and related disputes will gradually increase; this is an opportunity for our Lawyer industry."

"More importantly, more companies will seek IPOs on Xiangjiang's stock market. If we cultivate this field before companies go public, the revenue will certainly exceed that from litigation."

"Makes sense."

Xu Yuexin agreed, looking seriously at Cheng Li Yan, "When you become successful, remember to treat me to soup."

"Sure, I'm just afraid you might not like it."

Cheng Li Yan knew Xu Yuexin was teasing her, so she smiled gently and said, "It's so late, shall we go back?"

"Later then."

Xu Yuexin stopped, sat on the lawn and said, "Have you ever considered when to truly relax for a while?"

"Relax?"

The usually eloquent Cheng Li Yan was stumped by Xu Yuexin's question.

Since entering the Lawyer profession ten years ago, Cheng Li Yan has been constantly busy, never having free time.

The word 'relax' has long been a foreign term to her.

"Exactly, relax."

Xu Yuexin looked at Cheng Li Yan sitting beside him and asked, "You and the several Partners over in Tokyo, have you already negotiated?"

"Mm. We've reached a settlement; I will leave the firm, and they will compensate me with a sum equivalent to 3,000,000 Hong Kong Dollar."

Cheng Li Yan nodded.

"Then just rest here with me for a while."

Xu Yuexin walked over to the lawn, closed his eyes and said, "There will be many busy days ahead, but moments to rest will be few."

"People, you not only have to strive to fly high, but also consider whether flying gets you tired."

"High or not, tired or not?" Cheng Li Yan was taken aback by Xu Yuexin's words, as if a deepest part of her heart had been touched.

"Lie down."

Xu Yuexin said to Cheng Ayi, "Like me, just lie down relaxed."

"Alright…"

Cheng Ayi had been pondering Xu Yuexin's words, and after hearing them she nodded and lay down beside him.

When her body touched the grass on the ground, Cheng Ayi felt an immense sense of comfort.

Then she mimicked Xu Yuexin, stretching out her arms and legs, trying to relax herself.

"Look."

At that moment, Xu Yuexin pointed to the sky and said.

Cheng Ayi followed the direction of his finger and saw, in the distant night sky, a long river slanting down from the dome, vast and winding for a thousand li.

Within the river, countless stars flickered irregularly, their light and darkness resembling rolling, unsettled waves.

"What a beautiful galaxy."

Cheng Ayi exclaimed from the heart.

Usually, Cheng Ayi shuttles among the major office buildings, and lives in a high‑end apartment.

Having spent so long in artificial scenery, she had even forgotten when she last saw such a magnificent natural view.

"Stretch out, don't be so tense."

Xu Yuexin tapped Cheng Ayi's waist, lifted her hand and said.

Cheng Ayi felt a bit embarrassed, but she didn't shake off Xu Yuexin.

In such a romantic setting, she unknowingly began to enjoy the intimacy with Xu Yuexin.

Following Xu Yuexin's suggestion, Cheng Ayi stretched her body again, cleared her mind of all thoughts, and fully enjoyed the relaxation of the moment.

"Lying like this in a big‑letter shape is really comfortable."

A moment later, Cheng Ayi completely relaxed, gazed at the galaxy above the firmament and sighed.

Whether in life or work, Cheng Ayi has always presented a serious image, and no one has ever dared to joke with her like this.

But now, as Xu Yuexin says these things, Cheng Ayi not only doesn't get angry, she actually feels like laughing.

The two lay on the lawn, quietly relaxing for a while, until the dew on the grass gradually rose again, then they got up and returned indoors.

"I want to stay here for two days; I'll head back to Tokyo the day after tomorrow."

On the way back, Cheng Ayi said casually, "How is it?"

"Welcome."

Xu Yuexin took out the key and opened the villa door.

Shen Qingru had returned to Jingcheng a few days earlier, so now only he and Cheng Ayi are alone in the villa.

Two days is already enough for many things to happen.

That night, after bathing, Xu Yuexin went to Cheng Li Yan's room to discuss where to go tomorrow.

"Let's hike tomorrow; I've always taken a car up Taiping Shan and have never hiked it before."

"Alright, then we'll get up early."

Xu Yuexin said and flopped onto the bed, "I also have to go to sleep early."

"Hmm, I'll sleep right now."

Cheng Li Yan finished speaking, nudged Xu Yuexin and signaled him to go back.

"Then you sleep."

Xu Yuexin shifted his position, making a space on the bed. Cheng Li Yan was a little taken aback.

"With you here I can't sleep."

"Just close your eyes."

Xu Yuexin closed his eyes, yawned and said, "See, when I close my eyes I fall asleep right away."

Got it.

So he didn't want to leave.

Cheng Li Yan finally understood.

"I knew you had ulterior motives."

Cheng Li Yan pretended to be angry, glared at Xu Yuexin and said, "Go back quickly, stop messing around."

"This is my home; I'll stay wherever I like."

Xu Yuexin replied nonchalantly, then took off his shirt, revealing his well‑built upper‑body muscles.

Cheng Li Yan was stunned.

Still so shameless? "Get down, quickly get down."

Cheng Li Yan gave Xu Yuexin a light pat and said, "Otherwise I'll chase you away."

"Fine, chase me."

"Ouch…"

Xu Yuexin was feeling smug, but Cheng Li Yan pinched his waist, causing him to cry out in pain.

"Still willing…"

Cheng Li Yan stretched the long fingers she had just used, and asked with a smile.

Indeed, a woman's heart is the most poisonous…

Xu Yuexin bit down, then unexpectedly lunged at Cheng Li Yan, pinning her curvaceous body beneath him.

Very willing.

Xu Yuexin stared at Cheng Li Yan's beautiful eyes, saying each word deliberately, "Do you still dare to choke me again?"

"Dare, don't forget I'm a Lawyer."

Cheng Li Yan was unhurried, instead smiling lightly at Xu Yuexin, "Choking you doesn't violate any law."

"But if you act against my will and do something excessive, I can send you to prison."

"Can you bear it?"

"How could I not?"

Cheng Li Yan rolled her eyes, "At worst, I'll wait until you get out and then date you."

?? First send yourself to prison, then date yourself? What kind of logic is that?

Xu Yuexin was genuinely puzzled by a woman's words, unable to figure it out.

"Why are you silent now?"

Cheng Li Yan saw Xu Yuexin's confusion, slightly raised the corner of her mouth to explain, "I have my own will; you cannot forcefully defy it."

"Also, you're a great man; dating you would be quite nice."

"Therefore, I will punish your wantonness according to the law, and also stay by your side."

Alright, true to a legal elite, the thinking is indeed unique.

After hearing Cheng Li Yan's words, Xu Yuexin actually found some sense in them.

But he would not retreat!

"Then have you thought about it?"

Xu Yuexin continued to hold Cheng Li Yan beneath him, his large hand gently stroking her slender waist, "First of all, you're a woman."

"What, are women always kind‑hearted and soft‑handed?"

Cheng Li Yan, enduring the heat, deliberately sneered while holding Xu Yuexin's large hand, "That's not necessarily so."

"No, that's not what I mean."

"A woman who is a Lawyer, how could she be kind‑hearted and soft‑handed?"

Saying that, Xu Yuexin lowered his voice, leaning close to Cheng Li Yan's ear, "What I mean is, stop pretending."

Pretending? How did he see it, that I already…

Cheng Li Yan felt a sudden panic from his words.

"Don't talk nonsense, I'm not pretending."

Cheng Li Yan forced herself to stay calm, "You should leave quickly; we still have to climb the mountain tomorrow."

"If I stay here, I can't climb tomorrow?"

"Heh, you just want, um…"

"Um…"

Before Cheng Li Yan could finish speaking, Xu Yuexin kissed her red lips, leaving only a muffled hum.

At first, Cheng Li Yan was very resistant, pushing Xu Yuexin away.

But soon, as Xu Yuexin's large hand moved, her resistance grew weaker, eventually she even became proactive.

Hmm… just as Xu Yuexin said, Cheng Ayi could no longer hold herself together.

"Hmm…"

Watching, Cheng Ayi's face grew redder, her gaze becoming increasingly vacant.

However, when Xu Yuexin's large hand reached for the hem of her silk nightgown, Cheng Ayi still held his hand.

"Wait… is that okay?"

Cheng Ayi said half‑heartedly, "I… I'm not ready yet."

"It works, but…"

Xu Yuexin finished speaking, leaning to Cheng Ayi's ear, whispering a few low words.

Cheng Ayi flushed red, turned her face away, "Rascal."

"You tell me if it's okay."

Facing Xu Yuexin's request, Cheng Ayi was silent for a while, then gently nodded.

"Turn off the lights."

"First put on a dress, stockings, and high heels."

"…Does it matter whether I wear them or not?"

"There is a difference, and it's a big one."

"Sigh, really have no way with you."

Cheng Ayi pursed her lips, feigning disdain.

"Go change quickly."

Xu Yuexin urged.

Cheng Ayi wore a helpless expression.

"If you don't get off, how can I change?"

"Oh, go ahead."

After speaking, Xu Yuexin left Cheng Ayi's body.

Cheng Ayi glared at him, moving her numb limbs to get up from the bed.

Cheng Ayi's glance could be called full of myriad charms.

Xu Yuexin was almost melted by that glance.

Soon, in front of Xu Yuexin, Cheng Ayi changed from a silk nightgown into a professional suit dress.

Just as Cheng Ayi was pulling out stockings to put on, Xu Yuexin patted her plump peach‑like butt.

"Wear the flesh‑colored ones."

"And the high heels should be black."

"Got it, got it."

Cheng Ayi outwardly complained impatiently, but in fact her face was burning hot.

Soon, she followed Xu Yuexin's request, changing into a black suit dress, a white shirt, flesh‑colored stockings and high heels.

So beautiful.

Truly a stunning workplace elite, a legal beauty.

Once fully dressed, her temperament and aura instantly manifested.

Xu Yuexin looked at the newly dressed Cheng Ayi, nodded with satisfaction and said.

At that moment, he saw Cheng Ayi reach out to turn off the lights.

"Wait."

Xu Yuexin stopped her hand and said.

Cheng Ayi instantly became alert.

"We have to turn off the lights, um…"

Before the words finished, she was kissed again by Xu Yuexin.

(End of chapter)