Chapter 20: Taming the Ice Queen

Faced with Xiao Sheng's relentless advance, Dai Muxue felt like she had boarded a pirate ship with no way to disembark. Judging by the situation, this scoundrel wouldn't stop until he achieved his goal. Biting her lip, her face flushed, Dai Muxue's eyes carried a mix of despair and determination. Her voice, no longer as firm as before, stammered:

"Even... even if I lost, I only agreed to let you touch me once. Don't go too far..." After saying this, even Dai Muxue herself felt a wave of embarrassment. Although she was past twenty-five and had achieved some success in her career, Dai Muxue was a woman deeply committed to her work. Coming from a modest background, she had avoided early relationships during her school years. Even now, as the personal assistant to the top figure at Huaxin, she had her fair share of suitors among the white-collar men. However, Dai Muxue, who had never been interested in romance, always found ways to reject them. It was her dedication and ambition that earned the trust of Chen Shuyuan, who had taken her under her wing and intended to make her a key ally.

Her position had spared her many unnecessary troubles, and her icy demeanor had kept many men at bay. But now, the appearance of this country bumpkin had completely shattered her facade. Like any other young woman, Dai Muxue had her moments of vulnerability and shyness, especially when faced with Xiao Sheng's unabashed advances. The once highly sought-after assistant realized that all her defenses were useless against this scoundrel. Reluctantly giving in, her eyes glistening with tears, she stood tall, trying to appear strong...

"Please rest assured, I, Xiao Sheng, am a man of my word..." With that, Xiao Sheng's rough hand slowly reached toward Dai Muxue's smooth cheek. Watching his hand approach, Dai Muxue couldn't help but close her eyes, hoping to quickly end this "torture"...

Xiao Sheng's palm was rough, almost uneven. The moment her smooth cheek was covered by his large hand, Dai Muxue felt an inner tremor that manifested physically. Xiao Sheng's thumb gently brushed the corner of her eye, so tenderly that Dai Muxue almost forgot the situation. Suddenly opening her eyes, she glared at him and said coldly:

"Enough? Can you move your hand now..."

"You said I could touch you, but you didn't specify for how long. I haven't broken any promises..."

"You..." Hearing this, Dai Muxue wanted to push him away, but Xiao Sheng's next words made her stop.

"Don't move. If you interrupt me, I'll have to start over..." Her hand, halfway in the air, reluctantly dropped back down. Biting her lip, Dai Muxue glared at Xiao Sheng, who was half-smiling with a smug look. Feeling his fingertips gently caress her cheek, her body trembled uncontrollably. Unable to endure this teasing any longer, she suddenly pushed Xiao Sheng aside and rushed out of the room, leaving him standing there, savoring the lingering fragrance on his hand...

Sitting back at her desk, Dai Muxue tried to calm her racing heart. She tore at the tissue paper on her desk, muttering curses under her breath, her face still flushed...

Like a lingering ghost, Xiao Sheng appeared again, holding a slightly cooled cup of coffee. He walked straight to Dai Muxue's desk, gently placing the coffee in front of her. Leaning forward, he blinked at her and said softly:

"Feeling a little flutter? Longing for more..." Faced with Xiao Sheng's shameless expression, Dai Muxue raised her hand to slap him, but her hand froze mid-air. Tears welled up in her eyes as she glared at him...

"Alright, alright, don't be like this. Why cry? It's no big deal. How about I let you touch me back..." As he spoke, Xiao Sheng leaned his face closer to Dai Muxue's, startling her into leaning back.

He pulled out a tissue and quickly wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, so fast that Dai Muxue didn't even have time to refuse.

"Enough joking, Sister Dai. Don't you think life would be so dull if it were always the same? Passion comes from life. Did you feel it just now? That flutter? A little flirting isn't illegal..." With that, Xiao Sheng picked up the book on corporate management from Dai Muxue's desk and returned to his seat, flipping to where he had left off yesterday. His playful smile faded as he immersed himself in the book...

Some say that the deeper the hate, the deeper the attachment. This couldn't be truer. Xiao Sheng's teasing at noon had shown Dai Muxue just how shameless this country bumpkin could be, and she had developed a strong sense of wariness toward him. Yet, she couldn't help but glance at him from time to time throughout the afternoon as he quietly read without saying a word. As a seasoned player in the game of love, Xiao Sheng never tired of the tactic of playing hard to get. No matter how guarded a woman might be, as long as she had even a hint of vulnerability, he had the means to pry open her long-sealed heart.

The occasional eye contact made Dai Muxue feel flustered. The entire afternoon wasn't exactly a blur, but she did make a few small mistakes. Even Chen Shuyuan noticed something was off during work.

As the workday neared its end, the phone on Dai Muxue's desk rang. It was the head of Huaxin's logistics department, informing her that the damaged Mercedes-Benz had been repaired and was now parked in the underground garage, ready for Chen Shuyuan's departure. Normally, such a trivial matter wouldn't have caught Dai Muxue's attention—it was just a minor detail in her daily routine. However, Xiao Sheng, who had already learned about the incident through their earlier conversation, slowly looked up and said in a light tone:

"Tell them to check the car's internal structure again, to see if any parts are missing. There are still about three hours before Chairman Chen heads home. There's still time to fix anything if needed..." Hearing this, Dai Muxue was visibly stunned, but she relayed his message as instructed. Before the other party could hang up, Xiao Sheng walked over to her desk, took the phone with a smile, and added:

"Especially the braking system. Also, please send the address of the repair shop to Assistant Dai. I'll need it." After saying this, Xiao Sheng hung up the phone, glanced at Dai Muxue, and casually returned to his seat...