Chapter 288: You Little Teasing Fairy

"Zhou Ming, you were so awesome just now, I'm practically in love with you!" On Zhou Ming's car, Shen Xin shouted excitedly. From her tightly clenched and vigorously waving little pink fist, it was clear how thrilled she was.

Even though it was his woman complimenting him, Zhou Ming still felt a bit embarrassed. "Was it really as exaggerated as you say?"

"Of course it was! Zhou Ming, you don't even know how cool you looked smashing that bottle over him and then calmly wiping his head while saying such calm words. Your profile and that look in your eyes were just stunning."

Shen Xin spoke with the conviction of a crusader. She continued, "Most people would either slam the table or flip it over in that situation, but Zhou Ming, your approach was completely different from most. You stayed calm on the surface, maintained control, and then suddenly hit him with the hardest blow. Apologizing sincerely while striking hard—such a scheming move is simply irresistible! It's so much better than those cowards who only know how to complain but dare not act, or those impulsive brutes who charge headfirst without thinking!"

Zhou Ming touched his nose, feeling a bit awkward because what Shen Xin described was indeed quite accurate. Many people would either shy away or act recklessly.

Just like with Xing Yuan in the private room earlier, most people would have lost their temper and ended up in a confrontation.

Zhou Ming, being a man, certainly couldn't tolerate someone insulting his woman. However, having been reborn with a mental age nearing fifty, he couldn't afford to fight like a kid. That would be too unseemly. So Zhou Ming had put on a compliant and apologetic stance, waiting for the moment when Xing Yuan relaxed, and then delivered a decisive blow.

"By the way, Zhou Ming, your zodiac sign isn't Scorpio, is it? I remember some research from abroad suggesting that Scorpios are quite scheming," Shen Xin said.

Zhou Ming was a bit amused. It seemed that no matter the era, girls were always so fascinated with zodiac signs.

Finally, Shen Xin sighed and said, "It's such a pity I didn't have a camera at that moment. If I could have captured your profile then, it would definitely have won an award!"

Zhou Ming was stunned. He hadn't expected his actions would leave such a deep impression on Shen Xin. Zhou Ming said, "Winning an award seems a bit much. I—"

Before he could finish, Shen Xin suddenly rolled down the car window, poked half her body out, and shouted, "Zhou Ming, you're my idol! I, Shen Xin, will love you for the rest of my life!"

Zhou Ming was startled and quickly pulled Shen Xin back into the car, steering towards the roadside. He stopped the car and turned to her, scolding, "Shen Xin, are you crazy? What are you doing sticking your head out? Do you know how dangerous that is? Are you trying to get yourself killed?"

Instead of calming down, Shen Xin wrapped her arms around Zhou Ming's neck and kissed him on the lips.

Her lips were still warm and soft, but in the car, Zhou Ming couldn't get in the mood. He pushed Shen Xin away and asked, "Shen Xin, what's wrong with you?"

Shen Xin shook her head and said, "It's nothing. I'm just too excited and love you too much!"

This answer really left Zhou Ming without any anger. However, to make Shen Xin remember, he steeled himself and said sternly, "I understand your feelings, but look at the situation. We're in the car, on a busy road. Did you even think about what would happen if something went wrong? You're not a child anymore. How could you be so careless?"

"How old am I? I'm just in my early twenties. I'm supposed to have some passion!" Shen Xin said.

Zhou Ming didn't know what to say. Indeed, since he met Shen Xin, he had been overlooking her age, knowing only that she was the chief reporter at Hong Kong Finance. This role is usually held by women in their thirties. Adding that Shen Xin was often seen with Lin Muqing, Zhou Ming subconsciously grouped Shen Xin with Lin Muqing, thinking of them as mature, elegant, and clear-headed women. He forgot that Shen Xin was not Lin Muqing; she had her own personality and age.

Shen Xin's background and upbringing gave her a mature demeanor, but who could say that was her true self? Perhaps the real Shen Xin was passionate and willful, a girl who did whatever she wanted.

It was like many beautiful and diligent schoolgirls who, when tempted by outside influences, became wilder than those rebellious girls.

"Zhou Ming, are you angry? I'm sorry, I was wrong."

Suddenly, Shen Xin's timid voice came through. Zhou Ming looked up and saw Shen Xin's pitifully cute face, clearly thinking she had upset him.

If Shen Xin had made such a face a minute ago, Zhou Ming felt he could have continued to scold her, or even spanked her. But after reflecting on what had just happened, he couldn't bring himself to be harsh.

So Zhou Ming gently pinched her cheek and shook his head, "Don't worry, I'm not angry. But it's good you know you were wrong. I understand you've always had a strong impulse, and the world has forced you to be Reporter Shen instead of the real Shen Xin. But you need to know the right time and place. Just like now, don't you think what you did was dangerous? If something had happened to you, I would be heartbroken. Could you bear that?"

Zhou Ming's words struck Shen Xin deeply, making her feel enveloped by his tenderness. Tears of happiness and emotion rolled down her cheeks as she choked out, "I'm sorry, Zhou Ming. I won't be so willful in the future. I promise I'll listen to you, do whatever you want, and never make you angry again."

From Shen Xin's tone and words, Zhou Ming knew she was sincere. But he still said, "Xin Xin, remember, I don't want you to change for me. I only want you to be yourself. If you need to change, let it be for yourself. Do you understand?"

"I understand. I will try hard!" Shen Xin said firmly.

Zhou Ming finally smiled. "That's a good girl. Now, to reward you, come here and give me a kiss."

Zhou Ming pointed to his lips. Shen Xin, hearing this, hugged Zhou Ming's neck and gave him a sweet kiss. She even deliberately licked his lips with her little, enticing tongue and flirted, "Thank you, Master. Did your little servant's kiss make you feel good? If not, you can punish me however you like. I'm open to any punishment!"

Shen Xin's words, combined with her expression, tickled Zhou Ming's heart, especially since it hadn't been long since they were intimate. Thinking about their earlier passion, Zhou Ming felt a surge of heat.

This reminded Zhou Ming of a popular phrase: "You little teasing fairy." At that moment, Shen Xin was just that.

With this thought, Zhou Ming playfully tilted up Shen Xin's chin and said fiercely, "Little fairy, you'd better stop teasing me, or I'll make you regret it."

Instead of being scared, Shen Xin touched Zhou Ming's chest and said, "Master, didn't I just say? As long as you want, I'm at your disposal!"

The July weather was already hot, and Shen Xin's actions made Zhou Ming even hotter. As he was about to get into the mood, the honking outside reminded him they were still on a busy road. Zhou Ming had to relent and said to Shen Xin, "Let's drop off your manuscript first. I'll teach you a lesson when we get back."

Shen Xin giggled and said, "Master, actually, there's no need to rush with the manuscript. We can take care of what you want here first, and I can submit the manuscript tomorrow or the day after…"

Before Shen Xin could finish, Zhou Ming couldn't hold back anymore. He started the car, made a sharp turn, and sped towards Yun Tian Hotel. After parking, Zhou Ming pulled Shen Xin upstairs.

Once inside the room and with the door closed, Zhou Ming and Shen Xin fervently embraced and kissed. They tore each other's clothes off and fell onto the bed, which began to shake violently as a sexy lace panty was tossed aside.

…

A moan of pleasure marked the end of their passionate encounter. The bed stopped shaking, and Zhou Ming and Shen Xin lay together, panting heavily and savoring the afterglow.

After an unknown amount of time, they slowly opened their eyes, sharing only a smile without much conversation. At this moment, Zhou Ming's phone on the nightstand rang. He answered it, and Cao Jianning's cheerful voice came through immediately, "Zhou Ming, I heard from Governor Chen that you want to investigate that Xing Yuan?"

"Yes, that guy has major issues. However, going through regular channels might be troublesome, so I want to find some unconventional ways," Zhou Ming said.

Cao Jianning laughed, "Seems like you're just seeking revenge because someone stole the spotlight from you."

Zhou Ming frowned, but it wasn't because of Cao Jianning's words. It was because Shen Xin was beside him.

While Zhou Ming was on the phone, Shen Xin's delicate hand traveled down Zhou Ming's chest.

Soon, Shen Xin was under the covers, and Zhou Ming felt himself enveloped in warmth and moisture. The sensation was intensely pleasurable, causing Zhou Ming to let out a low groan.

On the other end, Cao Jianning noticed the unusual silence and asked curiously, "Zhou Ming, what's going on over there?"

"It's nothing," Zhou Ming said, his eyes fixed on the covers rising and falling as Shen Xin's movements continued. The excitement of having a beautiful woman performing such intimate actions while he was on the phone made Zhou Ming's blood rush.

"Mr. Cao, I just want to say that Xing Yuan is asking for trouble. If he dares to challenge me, I will make sure he pays for it. I'm relying on you to handle this matter," Zhou Ming said, his voice filled with determination despite his current distraction.

"Understood," Cao Jianning replied. "I agree that Xing Yuan is out of line. Let's deal with him properly."

Zhou Ming, barely able to concentrate, quickly wrapped up the conversation. He hung up the phone, threw the covers aside, and focused entirely on Shen Xin. 

He gripped her head gently, his emotions running high. The night was filled with passion, their bodies entwined, lost in each other's embrace.