Chapter 323: Going for Broke

Bai Xiaoqing was too exasperated to retort. She glared at Chen Erbao again, then picked up her glass and downed it in one gulp.

'If I didn't have to worry about him being my boss, I would've already stood up and ripped off this scumbag's hypocritical mask!'

'A good man? Seriously?'

The alcohol started to hit her. Bai Xiaoqing shot a look at Chen Erbao and said earnestly to Zhang Yiyi, "Yiyi, you have to be careful when you're looking for a man, or you'll get cheated. Some men these days look all prim and proper on the outside, but they're really just assholes..."

The corner of Chen Erbao's mouth twitched. He smiled and cut in, "Sister Xiaoqing is right. It's a good thing Yiyi met me..."

"???"

Bai Xiaoqing stared at Chen Erbao, utterly stunned.

'How had she never realized how shameless Chen Erbao was before!'

Thankfully, Zhang Yiyi had had a lot to drink and didn't notice the looks they were exchanging.

She leaned on Bai Xiaoqing, sounding a little drunk. "Don't worry, Sister Xiaoqing. I know Er Bao. He's the most honest guy. Back in college, he'd blush just talking to me..."

"Sigh..."

Bai Xiaoqing watched Chen Erbao frantically signal to her with his eyes and sighed in resignation.

"I'm going to the bathroom..."

Zhang Yiyi stood up, excused herself, and went to the restroom.

Only Bai Xiaoqing and Chen Erbao were left at the table.

As soon as Zhang Yiyi was gone, Bai Xiaoqing dropped all pretense. She sneered at Chen Erbao.

"Quite the talent you have, President Chen. Juggling two women at once and still managing so effortlessly. Hmph!"

Chen Erbao looked awkward and rubbed his nose. "It's not what you think..."

"Heh. Then why don't you tell me what it is, President Chen?"

Bai Xiaoqing's voice was loud enough that a few nearby diners turned to look.

Chen Erbao glanced around, then stood up and pointed outside.

"Let's take this outside!"

"Hmph!"

Seeing Chen Erbao walk out, Bai Xiaoqing snorted coldly and followed him.

The two went outside the hot pot restaurant. Chen Erbao pulled Bai Xiaoqing into a nearby stairwell.

"Alright, President Chen. Talk. I saw everything with my own eyes. What's your explanation now?"

Bai Xiaoqing crossed her arms, leaned against the railing, and looked at Chen Erbao with disdain.

She hated scumbags, especially rich bosses who used their money to play with young girls' feelings. As it happened, Chen Erbao ticked all the boxes.

"It's really not what you think... I'll handle this. Just don't tell Zhiqing."

Chen Erbao genuinely didn't know how to explain things to Bai Xiaoqing. His only choice was to placate her for now and figure out a plan later.

Bai Xiaoqing scoffed. "Oh, my... you'll 'handle' it! What a nice little plan, President Chen. I don't care. Even if you fire me, I'm going to tell Zhiqing and Yiyi. I'll expose your hypocritical charade and make them see what a scumbag you really are!"

Chen Erbao rolled his eyes, speechless.

'Why is this broad so damn stubborn? What the hell does this have to do with you!'

He suppressed his frustration. "I'm really not a scumbag, believe me. I can definitely handle this properly. It's just that things have been busy at the company lately, and I haven't had the time... Once I'm free, I'll definitely sort it out!"

But Bai Xiaoqing wasn't some naive girl who could be fooled by a few simple words. She said stubbornly:

"President Chen, save that routine for Yiyi and Zhiqing. As their best friend, there's no way I'm helping you cover this up. No matter what, I'm telling them!"

"You!"

Chen Erbao glared at Bai Xiaoqing, so angry he couldn't speak.

'Damn it all, I must not have checked the almanac before leaving the house today. How did I run into Bai Xiaoqing of all people!'

'So she won't listen to reason, huh!'

Chen Erbao's anger flared. He took two steps forward until his face was almost touching Bai Xiaoqing's ear.

"Don't you forget, things between us aren't exactly innocent either. If Zhiqing finds out, the two of you won't be friends for much longer!"

He had no choice. Chen Erbao didn't want to resort to threats, but if Bai Xiaoqing really went and stirred the pot, he felt like he'd be finished.

The moment he said it, Bai Xiaoqing's face went pale with rage. She stared at Chen Erbao in disbelief. "You... you have the nerve to bring that up! You were the one who barged in! It's bad enough I haven't blamed you for it, but now you..."

Seeing her reaction, Chen Erbao decided to go all in. "So what? And don't say I didn't warn you. Last time in that secret room at the office, Zhiqing already knew I was in there. If you go snitching now, Zhiqing will definitely be suspicious of your motives!"

Bai Xiaoqing froze, dumbfounded. "Last time... nothing even happened between us..."

"Heh. A man and a woman, alone in a room, and you weren't even dressed. So what are you going to tell Zhiqing? That we were in there playing poker?"

"You... You're despicable!"

Bai Xiaoqing was trembling with rage. As she spoke, she started to pull out her phone to call Lin Zhiqing.

'Oh no, you don't!' Chen Erbao immediately lunged to snatch her phone.

As a delicate beauty, Bai Xiaoqing was no match for Chen Erbao. He quickly snatched the phone away.

She was on the verge of tears. She turned and started walking back toward the hot pot restaurant. "I'm going to expose you right now! I'll let Yiyi see what kind of..."

Before she could finish, Chen Erbao yanked her back and pinned her against the stairwell wall.

"I'm warning you, don't push me!"

Chen Erbao glared at her viciously.

Bai Xiaoqing glared back, struggling in his grip. Her voice grew louder as she started cursing, "Scumbag! Fucking bastard! You're heartless..."

"Mmph..."

'If she keeps yelling, people outside will hear.' In a moment of desperation, Chen Erbao grabbed both of Bai Xiaoqing's wrists, pinned her arms above her head, and lowered his head to seal her mouth with his own.

The warm contact made them both shudder simultaneously.

Bai Xiaoqing's eyes shot wide open in terror, her clear pupils reflecting Chen Erbao's face.

A wicked impulse seized Chen Erbao. Since he'd already gone this far, he might as well see it through. He began to circulate his Joyful Technique, holding Bai Xiaoqing's head steady as his tongue assaulted her tightly clenched teeth.

"Mmmph... mmmph..."

Bai Xiaoqing felt his intentions and struggled even harder, her body twisting and squirming. Several times, she almost broke free from his assault.

Seeing this, he freed one hand, forcefully lifted the hem of her blouse, and his large, rough hand climbed over the silky fabric of her bra to grasp one of the snowy peaks.

Her breast, which had never been touched by another, was instantly seized in his hand.

Bai Xiaoqing's whole body trembled. Feeling her breast being squeezed out of shape, all the strength left her, and she slumped against Chen Erbao's chest.

Chen Erbao squeezed her through the bra for a moment but found it unsatisfying. He slid his hand underneath, along the soft flesh, and pushed her bra straight up.

Her tender pink nipple was kneaded between two of his rough fingers. Bai Xiaoqing trembled and whimpered again, her tightly clenched teeth finally giving way.

"Ah..."

Before the moan could even escape her lips, Chen Erbao's tongue took the opportunity to invade, conquering Bai Xiaoqing's mouth.

Her smooth, delicate tongue was captured. Bai Xiaoqing was completely lost in a daze. The faint masculine scent filling her nostrils made her lose herself in the sudden, overwhelming pleasure.

Only then did Chen Erbao discover with pleasant surprise that Bai Xiaoqing's full breasts were so large he couldn't even grasp one completely with a single hand.