158: Chapter 158: He Binges in Hunger 158: Chapter 158: He Binges in Hunger “Don’t tell me, DK is also yours?”
She blinked, looking at the handsome, composed man sitting in the large office chair.
The corners of the man’s mouth curved up gently, and he hummed in agreement.
Then, he stood up, walked over to her, extended his long arm to block her waist, and embraced her in his arms.
The man gently rested his chin on her head, and his other hand softly caressed the back of her skull.
“Why did you get off work so early today?”
It wasn’t even five o’clock yet when she had called him.
The man’s deep, tender voice rang in her ears.
Su He rubbed against his chest, inexplicably depending on the faint, ethereal scent on the man.
Smelling that light fragrance, she felt very comfortable.
“I took a leave.”
Her crisp voice carried a bit of a deep tone.
The man asked patiently and tenderly, “What’s wrong?
Who made you unhappy?”
“Nothing, I just feel a bit annoyed.”
The man let go of her, looked at her with downcast eyes, smiled, and said, “I have a way to make you not annoyed, want to try it?”
The man’s voice was very pleasant to hear, deep and magnetic, carrying a warmth that made one feel comfortable.
She slightly lifted her head, her peach blossom eyes blinked, and the tear mole at the corner of her eye seemed to seduce one into committing a crime.
She was very beautiful, her delicate and pale face full of confusion, “What way?”
Jiang Yan’s mouth curved into a smile, he lifted his hand, pinched her chin, gently pulled, and then bent down to kiss her.
Su He was slightly stunned, her eyes wide open, staring at the handsome face close at hand, blinking.
“…”
The man’s lips pressed against her soft red lips, murmuring in a low voice, “Be good, close your eyes.”
She inexplicably obeyed, closing her eyes.
He savored her as if she were a priceless treasure, with utmost gentleness.
The man’s thin lips moved about on her lips, kissing and savoring, sucking, claiming…
His warm tongue tip easily made its way inside.
The intense scent of male hormones instantly enveloped her, leaving her no escape, only to succumb.
The man’s one hand gripped her waist, the other clasped the back of her head.
With every kiss, Su He felt her body go numb, especially when that warm tongue tip touched sensitive spots, making her body go limp.
The hot breath lingered on her face, making her body feel hot all over.
The man’s tongue tip enticed her soft lips in a tender entanglement…
Su He’s body felt somewhat weak, and to find support, she could only raise her hands to wrap around his shoulders.
In the quiet office, a shameful slurping sound occasionally echoed.
Immersed in the man’s expert kissing, Su He’s inner annoyance was swept away.
After a long while, a deep kiss ended.
The man carried her to sit on a nearby sofa.
Their foreheads against each other, breathing intertwined.
The man’s husky voice, with a hint of breathlessness, asked, “Still annoyed?
Hmm?”
Su He lifted her moist eyes, ripples forming in her gaze.
At this moment, how enchanting she was, only the man before her knew, and if possible, he really wanted to fiercely love her once more.
After spending this time together, Su He had gotten to know the man very well, knowing from the slight different sentiment in his eyes what he intended to do.
She took a moment, her body’s strength had somewhat recovered.
She let go of him, straightened up, got off him, sat next to him on the sofa, leaning on the armrest, distance between them slightly apart.
But the man surely knew her little thoughts.
Su He looked at him warily, “It’s broad daylight now.”
Hearing this, the man couldn’t help but laugh silently, did he look that famished?
The man’s gentle, low voice sounded, “I won’t touch you, come here.”
He reached out his hand towards her.
Su He shook her head, clearly not believing his words.
She cleared her throat, and said, “Let’s just talk here.”
She glanced around the vast office, her gaze returning to that noble and handsome face, asking, “How did you manage to deceive everyone?
Since you made everyone unaware that you are the true owner behind DK Group.”
The point is, he was moving between Jiang Family and DK.
Moreover, Jiang Building and DK Building are just separated by a commercial street, these two buildings being the iconic structures of this commercial financial street.
It’s just that, Jiang Family has a long history, while DK is an emerging star.
But DK took only nine years to establish its dominance and standing on this highly valuable land.
Who would have thought that the founder of DK was so young.
It’s undeniable, Jiang Yan really is a business genius.
The man’s deep gaze brimming with a gentle starlight, looked at her, “Come here, and I’ll tell you.”
“I don’t want to, just say it here, I can hear you.”
Jiang Yan helplessly raised his hand to rub his brow, his piercing gaze fixed on her, “There are many ways to keep things from being known… Mrs.
Jiang, don’t you have secrets, hmm?”
Su He’s heart skipped a beat, but she remained calm and collected.
She snorted with her nose, “Even if I do, they aren’t as terrifying as yours.”
The man’s face held a smile, asking, “Oh?
What secrets?”
She tilted her chin up, her red lips parting slightly, “I’m not telling you.”
Just after she finished speaking, she suddenly remembered something.
She looked at him, her eyebrows furrowed, “That document you had me sign last time, it didn’t include DK, did it?”
Jiang Yan’s black eyes shimmered with a faint glow, like a bright lamp that irresistibly draws one in.
His voice, not too heavy nor too light, spilled from his chest, utterly captivating,
“Mm, everything, as long as it’s under my name, now belongs to you.
Your husband is just a penniless man, dependent on you.
So, you have to support me, Mrs.
Jiang.”
At his words, she blinked, a mischievous smile playing at her eyes.
“What if I say no?”
As soon as her words fell, the man leaned forward, one hand propped against the sofa, his tall body enveloping her in front of his chest.
His lips curved up, his deep eyes staring into hers, his voice low and modulating, “Mrs.
Jiang, you don’t have another choice, keeping a pretty boy like me is better than others, plus, I am legal.”
Su He lifted her beautiful eyes, smiled and said, “Legal can also become illegal.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yan’s black deep-set eyes narrowed slightly, with a hint of danger.
His voice was dark and slightly domineering as he said, “Mrs.
Jiang, you have no divorce, only widowhood.”
His implication was clear: to get rid of him, she would have to wait until his death.
Su He’s heart pounded violently, her whole body tensed.
Her long curly eyelashes trembled slightly, and through his eyes, she saw herself.
The man’s slender fingers pinched her chin, gently lifting it, and then pecked her soft red lips.
“Did you hear me?
Hm?”
Her gaze drifted slightly downward, just enough to see his throat bobbing.
She involuntarily licked her lips.
Then, her lips parted slightly, “Oh.”
She didn’t realize just how tempting her action was.
A fire hid in the man’s chest, gathering all in one place.
He closed his eyes, taking a deep breath deep within himself.
Su He: ?
Wasn’t she just saying “Oh”?
Was that response not correct?
The next second, the man straightened up, then pulled her towards him.
He asked, “Tell me, what have you done today?”
After a pause, Su He shared with him how she went to see An Xueyin today.
However, she did not mention a word about last night’s plot against An Xueyin with Jing Xuan.
Actually, that couldn’t really be considered a scheme, it was just exposing her true nature.
After listening, the man grew more pleased, at least now she would share these things with him.
He said, “I’ve had someone keep an eye on Lin Yuanshan, he will be fine.
If you want to use him, just ask Jiang Feng for help.”
“Okay.”
Then, I heard him say, “Also, I’ve had people investigate Ms.
Qiu.
But, she has no relatives left in her hometown, and her son and daughter have gone abroad.
We are currently searching for them.
I’ll let you know once we find them.”
Su He was momentarily stunned.
This man’s decisiveness and rapid action were truly remarkable.
Ripples stirred in her calm heart.
A slight smile touched the corners of her mouth as she said, “Thank you.”
The man looked down at her, a slight lift in his brow, “Just a verbal thanks?”
Su He replied, “Being able to say these two words to you should be enough for you.”
“…”
This weekend.
After much thought, Su He took the initiative to visit An Chengyuan.
Yunwu Mountain.
Situated in the southern part of Yue City on the mountainside.
The entire mountain road is one S after another, aptly described in one sentence: Eighteen bends!
Without decent driving skills or courage, one would truly be hesitant to drive up here alone.
This place was chosen by An Chengyuan.
Half an hour later, the car finally made it up, revealing a vast open area and a standing tea house not far away, along with several small houses.
After getting out of the car, she headed towards the tea house.
Building a tea house here was clearly not for profit but for enjoyment.
The air was fresh, the scenery beautiful, and the environment serene, suitable for those who enjoy quiet surroundings and appreciate sunrises and sunsets.
Just as Su He reached the entrance, someone came out to greet her.
A man in a black suit looked at her and respectfully said, “Miss Su, Mr.
An has been waiting inside for you.
Please, follow me.”
Su He nodded.
Following the steps, crossing through a corridor, she arrived at an outdoor backyard.
The decoration and architecture here were indeed a hidden gem; from the outside, one would never guess there was an outdoor backyard here.
Su He was somewhat surprised.
Is this really a tea house?
One might think it was a wealthy family’s backyard if they didn’t know any better.
After passing through another corridor, they reached a private room.
The man in the suit gently pushed open the door in front of him and stood aside, making an inviting gesture, “Miss Su, please, Mr.
An is inside.”
Su He peeked inside then stepped in.
The interior was decorated in an antique style, and the air was filled with a faint aroma of tea.
A tall figure was diligently preparing tea on a mahogany table.
The man always exuded a thick, gentle scholarly elegance, gracefully sprinkled with a bit of solemnity.
Approaching fifty, he did not have the middle-aged man’s crisis of a pot-belly or a receding hairline…
“Here you are, come sit down.”
The man did not look up, his voice deep and steady.
Su He looked at him for a few seconds before walking over and sitting opposite him.
As soon as she sat down, the man poured her a cup of tea and said, “Try this West Lake Longjing green tea.
It has a high, fresh fragrance and a sweet taste.
It was your mother’s favorite tea before she passed.”
His deep, restrained voice carried a hint of subtle longing.
Su He paused, originally having no intention to drink tea.
But hearing him say this, she was slightly moved.
She looked down at the clear green tea in front of her, childhood memories of her mother surfacing in her mind.
She vaguely remembered her mother, who, when idle, liked to stay in her own tea room brewing tea.
Some say, a woman who loves tea always carries a unique charm, able to endure hardships and enjoy leisure, wise and elegant.
In her memory, her mother was a quiet, composed, calm woman with a heart as clear as the white clouds and a mind as flowing water.
In the An family, regardless of how much Grandma disliked her, and how often An Xiao spoke coldly to her, she never minded or took it to heart.
It seemed as if the world’s clamor and vanity had nothing to do with her.
So, why did Grandma target such a woman who lived above the fray?
She picked up her teacup and took a light sip, the aroma rich and sweet, lingering on the teeth and cheeks, refreshing the soul.
Tasting tea is like tasting the myriad states of life.
Isn’t a person’s life just like this cup of tea?
Chengyuan lifted his head, his eyes weathered by trials of life, shining with complex emotions that were hard to decipher.
He stared intently at Su He’s delicate and beautiful face, with a hint of warmth and affection surfacing from the depth of his eyes, subtle yet profound.
At the moment Su He looked up, he returned to his calm and indifferent demeanor.
His tone steady and aloof, he asked, “Is he good to you?”
His voice was casual, as if he was asking about something inconsequential.
Su He didn’t immediately grasp who he was referring to, and after a few seconds, she realized.
Her expression neutral, her voice carrying a hint of detachment: “Mr.
An, I believe you aren’t interested in my personal matters.
I came to you today with questions and I hope you can answer them truthfully.”
The hand Chengyuan used to lift his teacup paused slightly, then regained normalcy.
Although they were father and daughter, there was not a hint of paternal affection between them, even more estranged than strangers.
He slowly took a sip of tea, “Okay, ask.”
“Do you know something about my mother’s cause of death?”
Su He’s gaze was dark as she fixed her eyes on him.
As their eyes met, she did not perceive any particular emotion in his gaze.
A few seconds later, he responded, “It seems that you have already found Peng Jun.”
Chengyuan set down his teacup, his hands resting on his legs, looking at this daughter who seemed both strange and familiar, a sourness emerging in his heart.
Suppressing that sourness in his heart, his voice was deep and indifferent: “Yes, I know, but what does it matter?”
Su He frowned.
Chengyuan looked at her, then said coldly: “I told you long ago not to meddle in the affairs of the An Family.”
The usually calm Su He could no longer remain composed because of that remark.
“That’s my mother.
Don’t I even deserve to know a little bit?
I have always thought that she died of illness, but now someone tells me she was murdered!
You’re telling me not to get involved now, do you think that’s possible?”
Her eyes darkened, her voice raised slightly, yet she suppressed the surging emotions within her heart.
She closed her eyes, the corners of her lips twisted into a cold sneer, sarcastically saying: “As a child, mom often told me how much you loved and cherished her.
Yes, you did love my mother, but in the end, you still pushed her into the abyss!
Now you are well aware there’s something wrong with her death, yet you do nothing, choosing to turn a blind eye.
That’s all fine, but now how can you expect me to be as heartless and unprincipled as you?
My mother is dead, but I am still alive, and I will make the An Family own up to my mother!
Whoever made the mistake will bear it, I don’t care who it is.
If it weren’t for the An Family, I wouldn’t be a child without a mother!”
“What you dare not do does not mean I don’t dare!”
With those words, she got up and left.
Although he did not give her clear answers, his words had said it all, her mother’s death was indeed tied to the An Family.
Since he refused to speak, naturally, she also had ways to find everything out.
Their conversations as father and daughter had never been pleasant ones.
Chengyuan, his expression somber, watched as Su He walked away with a straight back, words stifling in his throat.
Back in the car.
It took a long while for Su He’s tumultuous emotions to gradually stabilize.
Her gaze somber, she looked at the Tea House.
This so-called father of hers, repeatedly warned her not to interfere in the affairs of the An Family, so what secrets was the An Family hiding?
She thought about it and couldn’t come up with anything, so she drove away.
Just as Su He reached the foothill, she received a call from Sang Luo.
She pulled the car over to the side of the road.
“Hello, Sang Luo, what’s up?”
Sang Luo was currently making a call in the restroom, covering the phone, she whispered, “Susu, are you free today?”
Su He said, “I am, what do you need?”
Sang Luo replied, “I have some things to handle outside, can’t return right now.
Can you check on Xuanxuan for me?
I’m a bit anxious; she is alone at home, and I’m a bit worried.”
On hearing this, Su He’s brow slightly furrowed, “Okay, I’ll head there now, don’t worry.”
“Thank you, Susu.”
“It’s nothing; Xuanxuan is my niece after all.”
…
When Su He arrived at Sang Luo’s house, she found the front door was wide open.
Seeing the situation inside, her face darkened.
The house was in chaos…