Idea King Chen Yusheng

Li Xingya, this silly girl...

How should I put it? It's really hard to dislike her.

That genuine sense of inferiority and eagerness to please actually makes one's heart ache for her.

"So... I think there's absolutely no need for things to be like this right now."

"Are you trying to close the distance between you two?"

"Yeah, I think it'd be best if it was just like how I am with the other... sisters at Ascott," Chen Yusheng said.

"True, but there's no need to rush it either."

"I do have an idea, but... ugh, it's too embarrassing."

"Tell me about it. It might just be a brilliant plan."

"Alright, I'll say it, but you're not allowed to laugh at me."

"I'm a professional tycoon meow. I generally don't laugh."

"..."

...

In the restroom of the hotpot restaurant, water gushed from the faucet.

Li Xingya scooped up a handful of cold water and splashed it onto her burning cheeks, trying to cool down her disappointingly high body temperature.

Looking up, the girl in the mirror had flushed cheeks, and the corners of her eyes and brows carried a hint of spring that simply couldn't be hidden.

It was a radiance only found in well-nourished flowers. Even without the enhancement of expensive cosmetics, she exuded a heart-fluttering charm.

Although she knew clearly in her heart that her boss, Su Bai, was a good person, and her mentor, Chen Yusheng, was also a good person with a cold exterior but a warm heart.

But the current relationship between the three of them... or rather, the atmosphere of this "threesome" dinner, truly made her feel on pins and needles.

Lately, whenever night fell, or whenever Su Bai was in the mood, she would be taken to all sorts of places...

Ahem, those who know, know.

That feeling was exactly like a maidservant having a secret affair behind the main wife's back. Every time she faced Chen Yusheng's aloof gaze, she felt incredibly guilty, terrified that her mentor would sniff out Su Bai's scent on her in the next second.

In truth, Su Bai treated her really well.

Knowing she liked apartment-style hotels with a cozy, lived-in feel, Su Bai had practically taken her to stay in every boutique apartment, big and small, across Jiangcheng recently.

From the Yunshang near the south gate of the Normal University that cost three or four hundred a night, to the high-end lofts in the city center with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river for over a thousand a night, and even those designer bed-and-breakfasts hidden in old mansions.

Every time, Su Bai would patiently keep her company, cook for her, or simply hold her on the sofa to watch a movie. Of course, it always culminated in that embarrassing yet addicting "physical therapy" session.

A couple of days ago, Su Bai even asked her if she wanted to stay a night at Ascott to meet his other female confidantes.

She had shaken her head frantically at the time.

She absolutely didn't dare.

Just yesterday evening, when Su Bai took her to the shopping district to buy clothes, they coincidentally bumped into Zhou Jialu.

Originally, Li Xingya thought there would be some "sparks flying from their glaring eyes" kind of cliché scene straight out of a romance drama.

But as it turned out, that legendary "vixen" of a senior sister acted extremely mature and tactful, treating her with great gentleness and enthusiasm.

"Oh, this must be little sister Xingya, right? So cute. No wonder our junior has been running out so often lately."

Zhou Jialu wasn't angry at all; instead, she affectionately held her hand and helped her pick out clothes.

Although she wasn't as professional as Sister Lu Yuning, it still made Li Xingya feel a profound sense of goodwill.

That composed, confident, and effortless aura made Li Xingya feel both envious and inferior.

As expected, the women who could stay by the boss's side were no ordinary people.

"Li Xingya, you need to step up! You can't keep being so timid!"

Li Xingya cheered herself on in the mirror, patted her cheeks, and readjusted her expression before finally walking out of the restroom.

When she returned to the private room, the red oil in the pot was bubbling away, permeating the air with a savory aroma.

Su Bai suddenly reached out, grabbing her wrist with one hand and holding Chen Yusheng's hand with the other.

"Xingya, from now on, whether it's Shengsheng or Senior Sister Lu, you're all good sisters. There's no need to be so polite."

"Wu wu..."

"I mean it," Su Bai said, looking into her eyes. "Even though Shengsheng looks cold, she's actually very easy to get along with. The more cautious you act, the more awkward she feels."

"Alright, I'm going to the front desk to order a few more dishes. You two chat."

As the door to the private room closed, the air instantly cooled down.

After a moment of silence, Chen Yusheng suddenly spoke up.

"When you and Su Bai... do that, is your stamina... uh, enough?"

"?"

This sudden dirty talk caught Li Xingya completely off guard.

Faced with Li Xingya's face full of question marks, Chen Yusheng curled her lip and complained with the expression of an experienced veteran, "That big white goose is an absolute beast. His stamina is freakishly abnormal; it's like he never gets tired. I remember the first time I went out with him... my legs were jelly the next day, and I couldn't even get out of bed."

"What about you? You've still managed to come to the lab these past few days, so it seems your physical constitution is pretty good."

"..."

Li Xingya's face instantly turned so red it looked ready to drip blood, and it felt as if smoke was about to pour out of the top of her head.

This was way too direct!

Was Chen Yusheng actually going to talk to her about this kind of topic? Why did it feel like a late-night girl talk in the dorms... but it was only noon right now!

Then again, back in the dorms at the Normal University, they had discussed similar topics during late-night chats. It was just that usually, Miss Manicure would freestyle while Guo Xiaoyan played the hype-man, and she, Li Xingya, would just listen with a bright red face, completely unable to join in.

After freezing for a moment, Li Xingya whispered, "He... he takes pretty good care of me."

She could feel that Su Bai hadn't fully let loose. This was a very comforting situation for a girl, as it proved Su Bai didn't just see her as a tool to vent his desires. However, from another perspective, failing to satisfy her lover also left her feeling a bit melancholy.

"Sometimes, you need a few little tricks."

Miraculously, Chen Yusheng switched into teaching mode.

As the topic grew deeper and increasingly indescribable, Li Xingya felt her brain spin, her worldview collapsing and restructuring itself.

So...

So this was what her mentor was actually like in private?!

Hearing vocabulary she usually only dared to read in smutty novels pop out of this aloof campus belle's mouth created such a massive contrast that it made her scalp tingle.

But strangely enough, as these incredibly embarrassing topics unfolded, the fear and distance in Li Xingya's heart miraculously vanished.

It was replaced by an intimate sense of being "accomplices."

When Su Bai returned, this bizarre yet harmonious scene was what he saw.

The previously meek and subservient Li Xingya was now leaning close to Chen Yusheng with a flushed face. The two of them had their heads together, whispering about something.

"What part are you guys talking about?"

"Fluid mechanics," Chen Yusheng said flatly, shifting her body to sit up straight.

Fluid mechanics my ass, like I'd believe that...

However, seeing Li Xingya no longer acting so reserved and Chen Yusheng visibly relaxed, a smile curved onto Su Bai's lips.

It seemed Chen Yusheng's idea had worked. Well, even though it was a bit unhinged, it appeared to be highly effective.