Top Soldier Pursued by a Beauty

Xu Qingyue was startled. "Yongnian, when did you come down?"

Xu Yongnian said somberly, "Sis, has he left?"

Xu Qingyue nodded. "Yes, he's gone. Why?"

Xu Yongnian's expression was complex. "Sis, to be honest, I used to really dislike that Zhao Dong guy. But for him to save us today… that's truly incredible. If I were in his shoes, I definitely wouldn't have."

Xu Qingyue sighed. "I know. We had our issues, but he still chose to help. That kind of magnanimity is rare. Yongnian, we must never make an enemy of Zhao Dong in the future. He's a talented man, and we should do everything we can to win him over."

Xu Yongnian nodded, then said softly, "Sis, I can tell you really admire this Zhao Dong, can't you?"

Xu Qingyue froze for a second, her expression turning unnatural. "Yongnian, why are you bringing this up? What nonsense are you spouting?"

Xu Yongnian chuckled. "You can't hide it from me, Sis. No matter what you decide, I'll support you. And Zhao Dong… to be honest, I think he's a real man. A good man, and so powerful too. If he actually became my brother-in-law, I'd be pretty happy."

Xu Qingyue flushed with embarrassment and annoyance. "That's enough! What are you talking about!"

Xu Yongnian chuckled, then sighed softly. "Sis, all that being said… don't forget… our Xu family relies on *that* family. And that guy… he's been engaged to you since we were kids. You…"

Xu Qingyue's face went pale. She shook her head, trying to cast aside the complicated thoughts.

"I don't want to talk about this. I want to be in control of my own life. I don't want anyone else meddling."

Xu Yongnian smiled bitterly. "Who doesn't wish for that, Sis… I also wish you had more freedom… but… forget it!"

Shaking his head, Xu Yongnian said no more and turned to go upstairs. Xu Qingyue remained, standing silently before the floor-to-ceiling window and gazing out into the night.

Meanwhile, Zhao Dong drove through the villa district, his mind involuntarily replaying the image of the figure he had seen earlier.

That really looked like Jiang Nianyu! Could it have been her? But if it was, what was she doing here so late?

As he was thinking, a figure appeared on the roadside.

It was a woman in a black spaghetti-strap bodycon dress, her chestnut-brown hair falling in long waves. She wore high heels and carried a designer luxury bag. From behind, she was the picture of a goddess.

Slightly surprised, Zhao Dong drove up alongside her and honked his horn.

The woman turned, her eyes meeting Zhao Dong's. A look of astonishment crossed her face, mirrored by the disbelief on his.

"It really is you! What are you doing out here so late at night?" Zhao Dong exclaimed. The woman was indeed Jiang Nianyu.

Jiang Nianyu was just as startled. "Zhao Dong, what are you doing here?" she asked in surprise.

Zhao Dong smiled. "Get in first."

Jiang Nianyu returned his smile, gave him a once-over, then pulled open the door and slid into the passenger seat.

A delicate fragrance wafted over, and Zhao Dong felt dazed for a moment. After buckling her seatbelt, Jiang Nianyu looked at him with a mischievous grin.

"You scoundrel, what are you doing out here so late? Don't tell me you're on a date behind Lin Qingyun's back?"

Zhao Dong grinned back. "You guessed it. I am on a date."

"Oh? And who might you be on a date with?"

A wicked smile played on Zhao Dong's lips. "Whoever's sitting in my passenger seat."

Jiang Nianyu was momentarily stunned. The next second, her pretty face flushed as she said coyly, "You fiend, since when did you learn to make jokes like that?"

Zhao Dong smirked. "So you're the only one who's allowed to joke?"

Jiang Nianyu's red lips curved into a bewitching smile. "Oh, I do more than just joke. I dare to do whatever I say."

Zhao Dong shot her a look and grinned. "Oh? And what is it you'd dare to say?"

Jiang Nianyu leaned in, her red lips brushing against Zhao Dong's earlobe. He trembled at the contact. It felt as if a jolt of electricity had shot through him, leaving a tingling sensation in its wake.

Her scent filled his nostrils as Jiang Nianyu's seductive, languid voice whispered, "I said I dare to sleep with you. The question is, do you?"

Zhao Dong's breath hitched, and he felt the blood rush to his head. This woman was an absolute vixen. He found it hard to control himself around her. After all… that first time in the car, she had nearly bewitched him completely.

It was undeniable. Jiang Nianyu was a classic femme fatale, a siren capable of captivating any man.

Taking a deep breath, Zhao Dong tried his best to compose himself. He cleared his throat twice. "You… you need to calm down!"

Jiang Nianyu's silver-bell-like laughter rang out as she settled back into her seat and playfully poked his head. "You silly goose! Look how scared you are!"

Zhao Dong's face reddened, and he coughed again. "It's not my fault! Even a monk would crumble in this situation. You better behave, or I might really do something I can't control."

Jiang Nianyu flashed a coquettish smile, her lips curled enticingly and her gaze provocative. "Is that so? Then why don't you tell me what that something is? For example… sleeping with me?"

Her supple body leaned close again, her hand coming to rest on his thigh.

Zhao Dong's breath caught in his throat as a fire ignited within him. "Don't…" he stammered. "It's the middle of the night. I really can't take this."

"If you can't take it, then come and get it. I never said you couldn't."

Zhao Dong swallowed hard. He turned to look at her, and her seductive expression only made his throat feel drier. He quickly bit the tip of his tongue to compose himself, then changed the subject.

"Right, what are you doing out here so late, anyway?"

In an instant, the smile vanished from Jiang Nianyu's face. She silently sank back into her seat and stared out the window, her thoughts unreadable.

Zhao Dong scratched his head. "What's wrong?"

Jiang Nianyu sighed softly. "Zhao Dong, are you busy later? If not, could you have a drink with me?"

"I can."

"Good."

Zhao Dong was truly grateful to Jiang Nianyu. Though she often teased and flirted with him, she had, without a doubt, saved his life. In his heart, she was someone he could trust.

The two drove to a small, quiet bar in a downtown alley. To Zhao Dong's surprise, Jiang Nianyu was the one giving directions. She navigated with an ease that suggested she was a regular. He found it strange. She was a goddess-like CEO with billions in assets. Why would someone like her frequent such a humble place?

Puzzled, Zhao Dong parked the car and followed her into the bar.