Chapter 305 - 303: The Beautiful Bodyguard Appears

Xu Yue paid no mind to the office gossip. She left work early, looking forward to a romantic evening alone with Yang Xun.

At dusk, Yang Xun finally returned to the Xu Family Villa.

The moment he walked through the door, he spotted Xu Yue bustling around the kitchen in an apron. The oil in the pan let out a loud SIZZLE, and the mouthwatering aroma of stir-fried scallions, ginger, and garlic filled the air.

Hearing the door open, Xu Yue peeked out from the kitchen and waved at him. "Go wash your hands. Dinner will be ready in a minute."

Yang Xun changed his shoes and walked to the kitchen door. Looking at her in an apron, holding a spatula, his lips curved into a smile. "What made you cook yourself today?"

"We’re celebrating." Xu Yue turned back to the stove and tossed the chopped vegetables into the pan. Her voice was light and brisk. "The entire first batch of Ninghua Cream sold out, and the pre-orders are already lining up. The company has truly come back to life this time."

Yang Xun leaned against the doorframe, watching her cook. His gaze fell on the slight upward curve of her lips. "Then we definitely should celebrate."

The two shared a candlelit dinner. Since they had the house to themselves today, Yang Xun took care of washing the dishes afterward.

By the time he came out of the kitchen, Xu Yue was no longer in the living room.

He went upstairs to the bedroom. The door was left ajar, spilling warm yellow light into the hallway.

Yang Xun pushed the door open and saw Xu Yue reclining against the headboard. She wore a sheer, whisper-thin negligee that left her skin faintly visible, wrapping around her Linglong, graceful curves.

Just one glance was enough to ignite a surging fire of desire within Yang Xun.

"Dressed up so beautifully today?" he asked, a teasing smile in his eyes as he strode over to the bed.

Xu Yue’s cheeks grew hot. She smiled and asked, "You don’t like it?"

"Of course I do. But there are serious consequences for tempting me like this."

Yang Xun reached out and gently grasped her wrist. His fingertips traced slowly up her forearm, eventually coming to rest on her shoulder. With a light flick of his finger, the thin strap slipped down, revealing her smooth, pale shoulder.

"I took half the day off tomorrow. Tonight, we..." Xu Yue’s eyes were filled with alluring charm, but before she could finish, her red lips were sealed with a kiss.

When the kiss ended, both were left breathless. Yang Xun gave a wicked grin. "Tonight, I’ll do all the hard work. You just enjoy."

They exchanged a smile as the bedside lamp was gently switched off. In the darkness, only the sound of low, heavy breathing and the rustle of clothing remained.

The night grew quiet. The night breeze gently rustled the curtains, allowing moonlight to spill through the gaps and cast a hazy silver-white glow on the floor.

An intimate, romantic atmosphere filled the room as the two figures on the bed held each other tightly.

At nine o’clock the next morning.

RING RING! A cell phone suddenly shattered the morning quiet.

Drowsy and disoriented, Xu Yue reached out, fumbling across the nightstand until she grabbed a buzzing phone.

Without bothering to check the caller ID, she answered it. "Hello? Who is this?"

On the other end of the line, Sun Rao paused for a moment before saying rather awkwardly, "I’m looking for Yang Xun. This is his phone, right?"

Hearing an unfamiliar woman’s voice, Xu Yue instantly woke up a little more. She glanced at the screen and realized it was indeed Yang Xun’s phone.

"Who are you?" Xu Yue asked. There were only a few women in Yang Xun’s circle, and she had met all of them. This voice, however, was a complete stranger, which made a knot of discomfort form in her chest.

"I’m a friend of Yang Xun’s. My name is Sun Rao," the voice replied. "I have something I need to discuss with him. Could you put him on?"

Xu Yue didn’t respond to her. Instead, she handed the phone straight to Yang Xun. "It’s for you."

Yang Xun’s sleepiness evaporated instantly; he had overheard the conversation. He cast a slightly nervous glance at Xu Yue before taking the phone, his tone full of surprise. "Sun Rao? Why are you calling all of a sudden?"

"I’ve pretty much fully recovered, and I really can’t stand staying out here in the suburbs anymore. I want to come find you." Sun Rao’s voice was laced with urgency and anticipation.

Yang Xun’s grip on the phone tightened fractionally. He turned his head to look at Xu Yue just as she looked up. Her almond-shaped eyes were still slightly hazy from sleep, and the gaze she fixed on his face held a hint of curiosity.

Their eyes met. Giving him privacy, Xu Yue wordlessly got out of bed and went into the bathroom.

Not receiving a response from Yang Xun, Sun Rao grew anxious. "Ah Xun, let me follow you. I can be your bodyguard.

"Besides, I have a constant feeling that Scarface is still looking for me. Staying out in the suburbs by myself, I’m always on edge."

"I’m not exactly a VIP, so I don’t need a bodyguard. But if you want to move into the city, I can find a place for you to stay." Naturally, Yang Xun couldn’t keep such a beautiful bodyguard by his side. If Xu Yue saw her, she would definitely be upset.

However, considering that Sun Rao was a woman staying all alone in the outskirts of the city with no friends or family nearby, he did feel rather sorry for her.

"That’s great! I’m actually already on my way to the city right now. Where should we meet?" Sun Rao sounded extremely excited.

Yang Xun felt a wave of helplessness. This woman had already acted first and planned to ask for permission later.

There was nothing he could do. He just had too soft of a heart! He especially couldn’t bear to break a beautiful woman’s heart. His only option was to temporarily let Sun Rao stay with Yang Cai and Mi Ting, so the girls could look out for each other.

Yang Xun stood by the window and thought for a moment before saying, "Let’s meet at noon at the Cantonese restaurant in Henglong Square. I’ll treat you to lunch."

"Okay! I’ll be there on time!"

Just as he hung up, Xu Yue came out of the bathroom.

"Who is Sun Rao, and what does she want with you?" she asked. Her tone was calm, but it was obvious she was dying to know.

Yang Xun smiled faintly and teased, "What? Are you jealous?"

The moment the words left his mouth, Xu Yue lunged onto the bed and straddled him. "Tell me right now," she demanded, feigning ferocity, "otherwise you can forget about getting out of bed today. I’m going to... squeeze you dry!"

"Bring it on! If you don’t squeeze me dry today, don’t even think about walking out that door!" Yang Xun chuckled wickedly and pounced on her like a starving wolf.

But after tossing and turning all night, Xu Yue felt like she was on the verge of collapse; she truly couldn’t handle another round today.

They messed around for a little while longer before Yang Xun finally explained, "Sun Rao is a friend of mine. She did me a favor in the past. She’s run into some difficulties recently and wanted to borrow some money."

Yang Xun kept a straight face as he spun this half-truth.

Without a shred of suspicion, Xu Yue nodded. "Since she helped you before, and she went out of her way to ask, we can’t be stingy. How much does she need? Do you have enough on hand? If not, I can give you some."

"Of course I have enough. I have my own money. You should keep the money you earn for yourself." Yang Xun pulled Xu Yue into his arms and kissed her.

The two of them cuddled affectionately for a bit longer before finally getting up.

Later, Yang Xun changed into a dark gray T-shirt and slacks, taking a ride in Xu Yue’s car to the restaurant.

When he walked through the door, Sun Rao was already sitting at a table by the window.

Today, she was dressed in a crisp white button-down shirt and a pair of light blue jeans, looking fresh and clean. Her short hair had grown out a bit since the last time he saw her.

It was the simplest of outfits, yet her long, slender legs, narrow waist, and perky rear were accentuated perfectly by the jeans. The denim hugged her flawless curves, making her look even more alluring than if she had worn a dress.