Top Soldier Pursued by a Beauty

He Xiao was still resisting, but Zhao Dong had already reached for her thigh. Feeling her smooth, beautiful legs, Zhao Dong became even more frantic.

"No! Not here! Absolutely not here! Stop, ah..."

RIP!

The black stockings were torn to shreds. Zhao Dong's eyes were bloodshot, his mind overwhelmed by lust! He Xiao nearly fainted, the pain mingling with an indescribable sensation. Zhao Dong descended into madness, bereft of any gentleness or pity.

In the next second, he forced himself upon her.

He Xiao completely stopped resisting, tears streaming down her face...

It's over... everything... is over...

With tears streaming down her face, she lay limply on the bed, allowing Zhao Dong to possess her wildly. She stared blankly at the ceiling as regretful tears slipped from the corners of her eyes, soaking the sheets.

Why? He Xiao... why did you go into that bar? A good person? Hah... In this world... is there such a thing as a good person? You were so careful, He Xiao, but in the end, your body was still defiled... You're so pathetic, He Xiao... so pathetic...

An unknown amount of time passed.

...

THUD. Zhao Dong collapsed onto He Xiao and fell fast asleep.

He Xiao was drenched in sweat, utterly desperate. She knew she was completely ruined. She tried to push Zhao Dong away, but he was too heavy, and she was drained after resisting for an entire night. She was already exhausted to the point of collapse. After struggling futilely a few times, she gave up. Her eyelids grew heavy, and she too fell asleep...

「The next day.」

"Ah... it hurts!"

Zhao Dong rubbed his head, feeling the world spin as his stomach churned. Normally, cultivators didn't get drunk, but to let loose, Zhao Dong had deliberately suppressed his Spiritual Energy to allow the alcohol to affect him.

He shook his foggy head, suddenly feeling that something was wrong. When his eyes flew open, the scene before him made his mind go completely blank!

Underneath him lay He Xiao, her leather outfit in tatters and her body covered in scratches! He looked down. The splash of crimson on the bedsheets made his head spin!

It's over! Zhao Dong, what the hell did you do!?

Zhao Dong was completely stunned. He tried to explain, but his mind was a void, and he couldn't form a single word.

He Xiao was already awake. She just lay there on the bed, arms at her sides, staring blankly at Zhao Dong as numb tears slipped from her eyes.

After a brief daze, memories of last night began to flood his mind.

Zhao Dong slapped his own head hard, cursing himself. "You bastard, Zhao Dong! You absolute bastard, how could you do such a thing!"

Saying this, he hurriedly covered He Xiao with the blanket. His face filled with guilt, he said, "I'm... I'm sorry. I really drank too much yesterday. Can I compensate you?"

Zhao Dong immediately took out a card and placed it on the bed. "This card has five million in it. If it's not enough, just tell me..."

"Zhao Dong!" He Xiao shot up, ignoring the blanket as it slipped off. "What kind of person do you take me for? You're insulting me!" she cried.

Zhao Dong froze. "But it already happened," he stammered. "What can I do to make you forgive me?"

"You have to take responsibility for me!"

His heart skipped a beat. He gave a bitter smile. "But I already have women... and more than one."

"I don't care!" He Xiao looked utterly wronged as she pointed a trembling finger at the crimson stain on the sheet. "You took my first time, so you have to take responsibility for me! I don't care how many women you have. From now on, I am your woman!"

He Xiao's words finally put Zhao Dong's mind at ease. He pulled her into his embrace. "Okay... I'll take responsibility for you..."

Feeling Zhao Dong's arms around her, He Xiao broke down, sobbing loudly.

After a long while, He Xiao finally calmed down. She got dressed and snuggled into Zhao Dong's arms. "Brother Dong... I don't actually blame you. I know you're not a bad person..."

Her words made Zhao Dong feel even more pity and guilt. He held her tightly, gently stroking her back. "You know," he said, voicing a nagging thought, "I feel like I've seen you somewhere before."

He Xiao gave a coy smile. "It must have been on TV."

TV? Zhao Dong was stunned for a second, then he shot to his feet. "You... you're that..."

"Yes, that's me," He Xiao smiled sweetly.

Zhao Dong was dumbfounded. He knew he'd seen her somewhere, but only now did it click. He Xiao was a huge star right now! Did I really just sleep with a celebrity by accident? But if He Xiao is a celebrity, why was she in that situation the other day? The whole situation felt surreal.

Full of questions, Zhao Dong was about to ask when He Xiao's phone suddenly rang.

"He Xiao! Where are you? I've been calling you all morning, didn't you hear me?" a woman's voice barked from the phone.

"I..." He Xiao started to explain.

The woman cut her off. "Never mind that. There's a cocktail party starting at noon. Hurry up, get ready, and come over! This party is very important. A lot of big shots from the entertainment industry will be there, and many of them are coming just for you. If you can build a good relationship with them, your future will be limitless, understand?"

Build a good relationship? A bitter feeling rose in He Xiao's heart. As an actress with no backing, what did she have to offer?

So, she refused. "I'm not feeling well. I can't make it this afternoon."

"What?" the woman snapped. "Not feeling well? Do you think I'm joking? I'm telling you, this is a networking event the company arranged for you. If you don't go, it's a breach of contract! When the company comes after you, you won't be able to escape the penalty fee!"

Then, her voice softened into a manipulative tone. "He Xiao, I'm not trying to force you, but you know how competitive this industry is.

"When your family was poor, I was the one who helped you become a star and even paid for your parents' medical treatments.

"People should be grateful and not repay kindness with ingratitude, understand?"

First came the threat, then the emotional blackmail. He Xiao's face immediately filled with guilt. After a moment of internal conflict, she said helplessly, "Fine, I get it. I'll be there."

After hanging up, He Xiao looked at Zhao Dong. "Brother Dong, I have to attend a cocktail party this afternoon."

Zhao Dong had overheard the entire conversation. Though he didn't know much about the entertainment industry, he knew how dirty it could be. Since He Xiao is my woman now, how could I possibly let her face this alone?

Zhao Dong stepped forward and took her hand. "I'll go with you."

A wave of warmth spread through He Xiao's heart. She nodded emphatically. "Okay."

Half an hour later, the two took a taxi to the cocktail party. On the way, He Xiao nestled in Zhao Dong's arms and instructed him, "Brother Dong, the party will be full of powerful people from the entertainment industry. I absolutely cannot afford to offend them. If they say anything unpleasant, please try to bear with it and don't get angry. Just try not to say anything if you can, okay?"

"Okay, I'll listen to you," Zhao Dong replied. "So, who am I supposed to be?"

"My boyfriend!" He Xiao clung tightly to Zhao Dong's arm, her eyes filled with determination.

Zhao Dong was moved. For a celebrity, announcing a boyfriend was no small matter. He Xiao's declaration proved she was serious about being with him, and it touched him deeply.

...

「Hong Ya Hotel, Banquet Hall.」

Men and women in tuxedos and evening gowns mingled throughout the lavish hall. In the center of the crowd, a well-dressed, cultured man held a wine glass, basking in the flattery of those around him.

If Zhao Dong were present, he would have recognized him instantly. This was the man who had tried to drag He Xiao away from the bar that night. His name was Chen Quan, the son of the CEO of Star Entertainment Group. Since Star Entertainment Group was a top-tier company, Chen Quan's status in the entertainment world was exceptionally high.

Everyone was constantly fawning over Chen Quan, who smiled and responded to each of them. However, his eyes were scanning the crowd. They finally lit up when a woman in a fiery red evening gown appeared.

"Excuse me, I'll be right back."

Chen Quan broke away from the group and strode toward the woman.

She wore a fiery red, deep-V evening gown, the edge of its strapless top barely clinging to the limits of decency. A pair of red-soled high heels adorned her feet, accentuating her fair, straight legs. Looking up, she wore bold, enchanting makeup, looking utterly seductive. She had a provocative sway to her walk, completely ignoring the lustful gazes from all around as she boldly flaunted her figure.

This was the woman who had just called He Xiao. Her agent, Qiu Jia.

"Qiu Jia!" Chen Quan approached her and called out, his expression dark.

When Qiu Jia saw Chen Quan, a fawning look immediately appeared on her seductive face. She hurried over to him and pressed her ample bosom against his arm. "Young Master Chen~ I was just looking for you!"

"Cut the crap!" Chen Quan snapped. "How's that thing I asked you to do?"

"Don't worry, Young Master Chen. I already called He Xiao. She said she'll be here soon."

Hearing this, a smug look crossed Chen Quan's face. Last time at the hotel, he had gone to great lengths to get He Xiao drunk and had almost succeeded in having his way with her, but then Zhao Dong had appeared out of nowhere and ruined his plans. He had wanted to seek revenge, but with the cocktail party approaching, he decided to find Qiu Jia and conspire to get his hands on He Xiao first, planning to deal with Zhao Dong later.