Top Soldier Pursued by a Beauty

"What are you going to do when she arrives?" Chen Quan asked.

Qiu Jia smiled obsequiously. "Don't worry, Young Master Chen. As soon as she arrives, I'll have her go to your and the other bosses' private room to offer a toast."

"She can't hold her liquor. After just a few drinks, it'll be your call how you want to play, right?"

"Hahahaha! You truly are a cunning slut!"

Chen Quan pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, his normally scholarly face twisting into a hideous, perverse smile. He was already picturing the delightful scene of pressing He Xiao onto the bed and ravaging her.

As the young master of the Star Entertainment Group, Chen Quan certainly didn't lack for women, let alone beautiful ones. But what he pursued was the thrill of conquest—the more unobtainable the target, the more he wanted it. He had played with too many women who fell at the slightest push, and he felt no sense of accomplishment sleeping with them.

But He Xiao was different. She maintained a "pure" persona, and in her years in the industry, she had never submitted to any of the "hidden rules." Only by conquering a woman like her could Chen Quan satisfy his extreme, perverse desires.

After their conversation, the two went upstairs to the private room.

A short while later, He Xiao and Zhao Dong walked into the banquet hall.

He Xiao wasn't extravagantly dressed, but her beauty and poise instantly captured everyone's attention. She affectionately looped her arm through Zhao Dong's, her face lit with a happy smile.

The sight immediately set off a heated discussion among the guests.

"My god! Isn't that He Xiao? I thought she had an aloof goddess persona! Why is she being so intimate with that man?"

"She's actually holding his arm? What's their relationship?"

"Damn it! Don't tell me He Xiao got a boyfriend!"

"Son of a bitch! He Xiao is my goddess! How could she be with someone else? Who the hell is that guy?"

"I've never seen him in Provincial City before, and his clothes are so plain. Is he just some nobody?"

Everyone stared, their faces a mixture of envy, jealousy, and hatred.

Just then, a wealthy young man stepped forward to block their path. "He Xiao," he inquired sarcastically, "who is this man by your side?"

Hearing this, He Xiao's expression turned icy. She looked at the man with displeasure and said, "He's my boyfriend!"

What!? Boyfriend!?

That one word sent a wave of despair through the crowd, as if they were mourning a death.

The wealthy scion's face darkened as he looked at Zhao Dong. "Interesting. To be He Xiao's boyfriend, you must be no ordinary man, right? Why don't you tell us what you do? That way, we can all give up for good!"

Zhao Dong didn't respond. He Xiao had told him not to cause any trouble, and he intended to listen. But the wealthy scion was relentless, and the surrounding crowd began to close in, making it clear they wouldn't let him leave until he answered.

Seeing this, Zhao Dong sighed helplessly. "Zhao Dong. I'm from East Sea."

"East Sea?" The wealthy scion was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter. "Hahahaha! I thought you were some young master from a prominent family. Turns out you're just a commoner from some backwater town!"

His words prompted a chorus of ridicule from the crowd.

"Kid, take a look at yourself. What makes you think you're worthy of being He Xiao's boyfriend?"

"A piece of trash trying to eat swan meat. You're courting death!"

"That's enough!" He Xiao shouted, her voice sharp with anger. "Zhao Dong is my boyfriend! If any of you dare to say anything else, you're going to make me angry!"

"Oh, really? And who do you think you are, He Xiao?" the wealthy scion shot back. "You're nothing but an actress. You really think you're some big shot? You're going to get angry? What a joke! And don't give me that 'pure persona' crap! I bet you just couldn't stand the loneliness and found yourself a pretty boy, didn't you?"

SLAP!

The words had barely left his mouth when the crisp sound of a slap echoed through the hall. The wealthy scion was sent flying, his shattered teeth scattering across the ground.

Zhao Dong casually shook his hand, a murderous glint in his eyes. "Insult He Xiao again, and I'll take your life."

A bone-chilling murderous aura radiated from him. The wealthy scion's face turned deathly pale. Rage burned within him, but he didn't dare utter a word. Zhao Dong's gaze was terrifyingly fierce, and he wasn't willing to bet his life on whether the man was bluffing about killing him. Clumsily, the scion scrambled to his feet, shot Zhao Dong a venomous glare, and limped away in disgrace.

A dead silence fell over the hall. The onlookers were utterly stunned. They couldn't believe Zhao Dong had actually dared to attack someone.

At that moment, Chen Quan and Qiu Jia descended from the second floor. Seeing the eerie quiet, their eyes immediately found He Xiao.

When Chen Quan saw Zhao Dong, his expression changed instantly. Damn it! What's this guy doing here? His heart leaped into his throat as the fear from their last encounter flooded back.

Qiu Jia didn't recognize Zhao Dong, but she became frantic when she saw He Xiao nestled beside him. She rushed toward He Xiao and pointed at Zhao Dong, demanding, "Who is this man?"

"He's my boyfriend," He Xiao replied, her tone firm and calm.

Hearing this, Qiu Jia exploded. "He Xiao! Have you lost your mind? You're a celebrity! A public figure! How can you just randomly find a boyfriend?"

"Don't you know you signed a contract? You belong to the company! Any decision you make has to be discussed with us first!"

"Finding a boyfriend is a personal matter. Why should I have to discuss it with the company?" He Xiao retorted, a look of grievance on her face.

Qiu Jia sneered. "Ha, a personal matter? I take it you haven't read your contract, have you? Let me tell you, your actions constitute a breach of contract! According to its terms, you have to pay the company fifty million in damages! On top of that, you'll be blacklisted!"

Hearing this, He Xiao was terrified. "No... I don't have fifty million..." She quickly grabbed Qiu Jia's arm and pleaded, "Sister Qiu Jia, I really didn't know it would lead to this. I..."

"Alright, alright." Seeing He Xiao's fear, Qiu Jia waved her hand and adopted a tone of earnest concern. "You're an adult. I understand you have feelings and desires, but you can't just act recklessly, can you? Look, as long as you break up with this man, I can make this whole thing go away."

Break up?

He Xiao froze, her face a mask of painful indecision. Last night, she had hated Zhao Dong with a passion. But now that it was all over, she found she couldn't stay angry. Thinking back on all their encounters, she knew he wasn't a bad person. He was the only one who had ever made her feel a sense of warmth. Even though they had only just met, he had already found a place in her heart. Besides, he was now her first man. Break up with him... She couldn't do it.

Just then, Zhao Dong pulled He Xiao behind him and shot Qiu Jia a sidelong glance. "It's just fifty million, right? I can afford it."

"As for being blacklisted? Don't make me laugh. Do you really think your company is the only entertainment agency in the world?"

At his words, the crowd was stunned.

"Is this guy insane? Who does he think he is, talking like that?"

"Heh, a mere pretty boy who actually thinks he's somebody."

"What an unsophisticated fool. Does he think fifty million is like five thousand? Something he can just pull out of his pocket?"