Seeing Claire’s message, Zhou Yi raised an eyebrow.
It seemed being too famous wasn’t always a good thing.
His innocent, boy-next-door persona couldn’t be maintained with Claire anymore.
When Claire saw the person in the piano video, she immediately recognized him as Zhou Yi.
After all, he was a man she had shared a bed with—Zhou Yi had left an indelible impression on her.
She had even felt a little smug before, thinking she had snagged an inexperienced young man.
But how wrong she was.
When she saw the comments from Chinese netizens explaining who Zhou Yi really was, she realized she’d been fooled.
Zhou Yi took the initiative to call Claire, curious about how this wild rose would react now.
The woman answered with a laugh, her tone teasing:
“Pianist? Academic genius? Internet celebrity? CEO? Singer? Or... a master seducer? What should I call you, Mr. Zhou Yi?”
The last four words carried a knowing weight.
For Claire, gathering information about someone wasn’t particularly difficult.
In this digital age, with Zhou Yi’s fame in China, she simply asked a Chinese friend to search Weibo—and there it was, an avalanche of news about him.
The more she read, the more surprised and intrigued she became.
The first few identities alone were already astonishing, but what fascinated Claire the most were the four photos of Zhou Yi that had surfaced.
The women in them—even she, as a woman herself, could tell—were absolute stunners, with breathtaking looks and figures.
Not only did they deny rumors of Zhou Yi being a playboy, they even stepped forward to clarify, insisting it was they who had unrequited feelings for him.
Combined with how effortlessly Zhou Yi had deceived her and her friends at the bar, Claire could easily guess what kind of man he really was.
A master seducer—what some might call a top-tier playboy.
Zhou Yi smirked, no longer bothering to play innocent.
The man on the phone chuckled softly. “My dear rose, you can just call me by my name.”
“You’re so wicked, Zhou. Luring me in like that.”
“Did I lure you? Or was it simply Claire who couldn’t resist this face?”
Claire laughed too, sighing to herself.
“You’re not wrong. But I thought I’d never fall for a man’s tricks again—yet here I am, fooled by you once more. Ah, what a foolish woman I am.”
Her words sounded self-deprecating, but they were laced with sweetness.
Claire felt a sinking realization—she was falling hard.
Zhou Yi teased, “Has Miss Claire fallen for me?”
Claire hugged a pillow and rolled over on her bed. “I don’t know. All I know is I’m utterly fascinated by you. Other men don’t even catch my eye anymore. Can you help me with that, Mr. Zhou?”
“How would you like me to help?”
“Come to my place tomorrow night. I need you.”
“Alright. See you then.”
“Tomorrow night, my dear Zhou. And I hope you’ll be even wilder than last time—no need to play the clueless boy anymore. I’m looking forward to it.”
After hanging up, Claire was filled with anticipation for the next night.
Zhou Yi’s physique and stamina were impressive, but last time, he had been gentle—perhaps to maintain his act.
Now she was sure he had been holding back. He could do so much better.
She refused to believe a playboy like him didn’t have skills in that department.
Zhou Yi’s schedule the next day was packed.
In the morning, he went shopping for gifts with Xie Tingwan.
In the afternoon, he attended Lans’ competition.
In the evening, he had Albedo’s private dinner party.
And after that, he’d head to Claire’s place for a... vigorous cultural exchange.
A true master of time management.
Early the next morning, Zhou Yi dressed neatly and headed out with Xie Tingwan.
He had quite a few gifts to buy—after all, there were so many women in his life.
Xie Tingwan also picked up a few things, mostly cosmetics for her girlfriends.
When Zhou Yi kept adding more to the list, she couldn’t help but ask, “Yi, do you really need this much?”
When no one else was around, she still preferred calling him “Yi.”
Zhou Yi nodded. “Yeah, some are for business associates.”
Kong Huaijin counted as a partner, right? He didn’t feel guilty at all.
Xie Tingwan just thought he was incredibly generous to those around him. The total for these gifts had to be in the millions.
Her admiration for him grew even more.
She couldn’t imagine how well Zhou Yi would treat an actual girlfriend.
The thought made her inexplicably sad.
She wondered who would eventually win Zhou Yi’s heart. When that day came, she wasn’t sure she could remain composed and simply wish him happiness as a friend. She knew she wasn’t that magnanimous.
Glancing at the million-dollar jewelry necklace the clerk was wrapping, she asked tentatively,
“So who’s this for? Don’t tell me you’ve secretly gotten a girlfriend without telling me.”
Her tone was light, but her heart ached—not because of the necklace, but because she envied the woman who had Zhou Yi’s love.
Zhou Yi didn’t miss a beat, smiling faintly.
“It’s for Manjie. I’ve mentioned her before—she’s my benefactor. She doesn’t have much family in Huaihai, so I can’t help but worry about her.”
Xie Tingwan relaxed. She remembered this woman—their relationship seemed more like siblings, almost familial.
She smiled in relief. “Oh, that beautiful older sister? Honestly, with her looks, she could easily remarry someone well-off.”
077: She already has Zhou Yi—where would she find someone better? Her home’s been stolen, and here you are worrying about her. Poor Xie Tingwan.
Ignoring the system, Zhou Yi brushed off Xie Tingwan’s concern on You Man’s behalf.
Then he led her to another boutique.
“More clothes for Manjie? I can help you choose.”
“Pick something for yourself, Wanwan.”
Xie Tingwan blinked. “Yi... you’re getting me a gift too?”
Zhou Yi smiled, guiding her inside with a hand on her shoulder. “I’ve thought of even my business partners—how could I forget you? To me, you’re far more important than them.”
077: Tsk.
[Xie Tingwan’s affection +2]
Xie Tingwan hadn’t expected a gift for herself. Her eyes curved happily as she browsed the selections.
Unlike most men who would sit idly on their phones while their girlfriends shopped, Zhou Yi stayed by her side, even offering his opinions.
When Xie Tingwan went shopping with her roommates, their boyfriends barely said a word—only giving a half-hearted “looks good” when asked.
Compared to them, Zhou Yi was in a league of his own.
Zhou Yi picked out a white fur-trimmed coat—the material was luxuriously soft, and his eye for style was impeccable. It suited Xie Tingwan perfectly.
The fur collar lent her an air of elegance, while the white hue made her beauty even more ethereal.
When Xie Tingwan stepped out of the fitting room, everyone in the store was spellbound.
[Xie Tingwan (Couldn't find an image matching the outfit, bear with me folks)]
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