Chapter 103 The Art of Seduction: Li Xin and Yan Ruozhe’s Shifting

Chapter 103 The Art of Seduction: Li Xin and Yan Ruozhe's Shifting

Yan Ruozhe's expression tightened further. Being a mistress was clearly no walk in the park.

"I… will do my best…" Yan Ruozhe managed, her voice tight. In this situation, only she would likely be able to keep such a straight face.

"I'm so looking forward to it~" Li Xin chirped, her face alight with anticipation and a hint of mischief. Her smile was utterly captivating.

To Yan Ruozhe, Li Xin seemed like a demon in human form, ready to devour her whole. The mere thought of Li Xin's inexhaustible energy in bed and her stated desire for "physical and emotional satisfaction" made this feel like an impossible task. Meeting Li Xin's seductive grin, Yan Ruozhe attempted a polite smile, but given her usual lack of practice, it came out as a painful grimace.

"Let's take a bath together and get started right away," Li Xin said, barely able to contain her eagerness to have Yan Ruozhe at her beck and call. She imagined Yan Ruozhe's flustered, helpless expression later, thinking it would be utterly amusing, like trying to herd a reluctant cat.

"Shouldn't we have dinner first?" Yan Ruozhe asked. Li Xin's eagerness to skip a meal and head straight for the bath only highlighted her insatiable nature. In her mind, the conservative Yan Ruozhe inwardly labeled Li Xin a beast.

"Are you hungry?" Too excited to think straight, Li Xin had completely forgotten about dinner until now.

Yan Ruozhe wasn't particularly hungry, but she nodded anyway – anything to buy herself more time.

"Then I'll cook for you. What would you like?" Li Xin asked warmly. She couldn't bear the thought of letting her "Minmin" go hungry.

"Anything is fine," Yan Ruozhe replied, slightly surprised. Li Xin didn't strike her as someone who knew their way around a kitchen. In the past, Yan Ruozhe had always been rushed, her visits fleeting, leaving Li Xin few opportunities to cook. And on the rare occasions Li Xin had prepared something, Yan Ruozhe had simply assumed it was takeout from some upscale restaurant – the dishes looked that expertly done.

"Then I'll make something right away." With that, Li Xin disappeared into the kitchen. She loved cooking anyway, and doing it for someone she adored made it even better.

Normally, Yan Ruozhe would have immediately immersed herself in work on her laptop, completely oblivious to Li Xin's activities. But having recently left Qian Corp. and finding herself temporarily unemployed, she opened her laptop only to be met with the stark realization that she had nothing to do. Entertainment had never featured in Yan Ruozhe's life, so after a moment of blank confusion, she closed the laptop. Instead, she went to the kitchen, genuinely curious to see if Li Xin could actually cook.

Standing at the kitchen doorway, Yan Ruozhe saw Li Xin wearing a white chef's hat and an apron, looking every bit the professional. Being extremely observant, Yan Ruozhe quickly noted how clean the kitchen was and how well-organized the utensils were – clear signs of someone who cooked regularly. And watching Li Xin stir-fry with practiced ease, it became clear: Li Xin really knew how to cook.

This surprising discovery forced Yan Ruozhe to re-evaluate Li Xin. It seemed people really did tend to judge by appearances, because based on Li Xin's usual demeanor, no one would ever guess she could cook.

A cold dish was already prepared on the side, featuring delicate little flowers Li Xin had carved from carrots and radishes. It looked far too elaborate for a home-cooked meal, more like something from a five-star establishment. The other dishes followed the same luxurious standard, which wasn't surprising given that Li Xin's fridge was always stocked with expensive ingredients. Even her cooking had an air of extravagance.

After finishing the cold dish and four other courses, Li Xin finally turned off the range hood with satisfaction, removing her chef's hat and apron, which she'd worn to keep her hair from absorbing cooking smells. As she was about to carry the dishes out, she noticed Yan Ruozhe standing at the doorway.

"I didn't expect you to actually know how to cook," Yan Ruozhe said, staring at the dishes. This wasn't just knowing how – it was mastery.

"I've cooked for you before. Did you forget?" Li Xin frowned. Though she hadn't had many chances to cook for Yan Ruozhe, there had been a few times. But back then, Yan Ruozhe had always locked herself in her study to work, never paying attention to what Li Xin was doing outside. It felt pathetic to be ignored to this extent.

"Sorry, I didn't notice. I thought you ordered takeout," Yan Ruozhe apologized sincerely. Ignoring someone's effort was never right.

"Forget it. You were always a workaholic – other than your job and that sickly ex-husband of yours, you never cared about anything," Li Xin shrugged. She was used to being neglected by Yan Ruozhe; by now, her heart had grown resilient.

Yan Ruozhe fell silent. It was true she had overlooked Li Xin in the past. But in reality, Li Xin was far more impressive than she had assumed: a skilled doctor, an expert cook, and stunningly beautiful. A woman like her could have had anyone she wanted, yet she had chosen to stay by Yan Ruozhe's side despite the cold indifference.

"Li Xin…" Yan Ruozhe began, then hesitated.

"Hmm?" Li Xin raised an eyebrow.

"It seems I really don't know you well at all." Yan Ruozhe couldn't understand what kind of emotion could make Li Xin endure so much. Was it love? But what did love even feel like? For the first time, she felt a flicker of curiosity.

"It's not too late to start now," Li Xin said meaningfully. If Yan Ruozhe took the time to know her, she'd realize just how rare a woman Li Xin was – a perfect blend of a wife's devotion and a mistress's allure. Who knows? Maybe one day, Yan Ruozhe would even fall for her.

Yan Ruozhe stared at Li Xin's face – a face so breathtakingly beautiful that she found herself unable to look away. For the first time, she realized just how dangerously captivating Li Xin was.

Noticing Yan Ruozhe's gaze, Li Xin smirked slightly. She had seen that look in countless people's eyes before but never in Yan Ruozhe's. It was the gaze of someone genuinely stunned by beauty. Ahh~ Li Xin's heart swelled with emotion. Finally, Yan Ruozhe was acknowledging her looks! How could she have been so blind before?

"Minmin, let's eat first. Later, in bed, I'll let you see everything." Li Xin carried the dishes closer, her lips brushing Yan Ruozhe's ear as she whispered something shamelessly suggestive.

Yan Ruozhe jolted like a startled bird, her face twisting in discomfort at Li Xin's brazen words. How could I have thought she was beautiful just now? She was nothing like the proper, goddess-like elegance of someone like Qin Wanshu, whose beauty radiated from both inside and out. Li Xin, on the other hand, was pure seduction, every movement dripping with temptation.

What Yan Ruozhe didn't realize was that her feelings toward Li Xin had already shifted. In the past, Li Xin would never have affected her like this.

After dinner, Li Xin's wicked heart grew even more playful.

"Taking a couples' bath is also part of a mistress's duties~" she said lightly. She knew that without framing it as a responsibility, there was no way Yan Ruozhe would agree to bathe together.

Yan Ruozhe's body stiffened at those words. For the first time, she found herself resenting her own rigid sense of duty.

"…Fine." She forced out the word with great difficulty.

Li Xin's lips curled into a triumphant smirk. Heh. Now I know exactly how to handle her.

She reached out, hooking a finger under Yan Ruozhe's chin to tilt her face up – a blatantly flirtatious gesture. In the past, Yan Ruozhe would have shot her a frosty glare and coldly slapped her hand away. But now, she could only glare in silent protest, too constrained to object.

What should I do? Li Xin thought, her heart racing. I think I'm getting addicted to teasing her.

This was something she wouldn't have dared to imagine before.

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