The atmosphere inside the villa was strangely quiet.
The golden sunlight poured in through the wide French windows, reflecting softly on the luxurious yet minimalist interior. The air carried a faint scent of premium wood and light floral fragrance, blending perfectly with the serene vibe of this high-class space.
Jiang Chen, who had already taken off his black shirt's sleeves and rolled them up slightly, slowly stood up from the sofa. His movements were casual and elegant, yet every step he took carried a natural aura of dominance that couldn't be ignored.
Under the curious and slightly nervous gaze of the three girls, he calmly walked toward the open-style kitchen on the side.
The tall, sleek refrigerator emitted a soft mechanical hum as Jiang Chen effortlessly opened it. Inside, a selection of high-quality juices and imported drinks neatly filled the shelves, each bottle reflecting the cold light from within.
He reached out, picked up a bottle of freshly squeezed orange juice, and turned around.
"Want some?" Jiang Chen's voice was calm, yet magnetic.
His gaze lightly swept across the three girls sitting on the luxurious grey velvet sofa.
Lin Ke'er instinctively lowered her head, her fair cheeks flushing pink as her slender fingers nervously pinched the hem of her skirt. She didn't dare to meet his eyes but nodded shyly.
Liu Yue, the seductive and mature one, raised her delicate eyebrow, her red lips curving into a playful smile. Yet, there was a trace of unfamiliar nervousness hidden beneath her charm. She leaned back lazily and nodded, "Sure, why not? I want to see how rich men serve girls."
Zhao Xixi, the tsundere, snorted lightly and crossed her arms, trying to hide her awkwardness. "Hmph... It's just juice. What's so special about it?" But her gaze quietly followed Jiang Chen's every move, completely betraying her true thoughts.
Jiang Chen remained calm and indifferent to their reactions.
He grabbed three crystal glasses from the high-end cabinet beside him — all handcrafted and imported from Italy, worth over tens of thousands per piece. With fluid grace, he poured the orange juice into the glasses, the golden liquid gently flowing down, creating a refreshing aroma that filled the air.
With the glasses in hand, he walked back to the living room.
As he casually handed each girl their drink, his fingertips lightly brushed against Lin Ke'er's soft, pale fingers.
"Ah..." Lin Ke'er's heart skipped a beat, her small hands trembling slightly as she nervously accepted the glass.
Her eyes avoided his gaze, her head lowered like a frightened bunny.
Liu Yue, on the other hand, calmly accepted the glass but felt her pulse quicken for no reason. As the cool surface of the crystal glass touched her fingers, her gaze lingered on Jiang Chen's calm and composed expression for a moment longer.
As for Zhao Xixi, she awkwardly grabbed the glass and turned her head aside, pretending to be uninterested. However, her burning ears exposed her true emotions.
Jiang Chen didn't say anything.
He returned to his seat on the single sofa, gracefully crossing his legs as he took a sip of the juice in his own glass.
The atmosphere grew increasingly subtle and ambiguous.
The three girls, who used to treat Jiang Chen as invisible in school, now sat in front of him like obedient kittens, their minds filled with confusion and curiosity toward this "ordinary" classmate who had suddenly transformed into a man who exuded wealth and dominance.
Their gazes secretly fell on him again and again, unable to hide the growing curiosity and subtle attraction in their eyes.
At this moment, the system notification quietly popped up before Jiang Chen's eyes.
[System Notification:
Lin Ke'er Feeling Meter: 42/100 ✅
Liu Yue Feeling Meter: 41/100 ✅
Zhao Xixi Feeling Meter: 41/100 ✅]
The corner of Jiang Chen's mouth curled slightly, but he remained composed.
Without saying a word, he simply leaned back on the sofa and calmly enjoyed the juice in his hand, as if he had already become the true owner of this luxury villa.
The more indifferent he acted...
The more the girls felt their hearts being pulled deeper into this mysterious man's world.
The sunlight outside gradually softened, casting a warm golden hue inside the luxurious villa.
Jiang Chen leaned back on the sofa, casually sipping the juice in his hand, while the three beauties quietly sat in front of him, their eyes occasionally stealing glances at him.
None of them spoke.
It wasn't an awkward silence...
But more like a strange tension filled with curiosity and attraction, where no one knew what to say next.
Liu Yue, the playful bar girl, was the first to break the silence.
She swirled the orange juice in her crystal glass and raised her eyes to look at Jiang Chen.
"Honestly, I can't figure you out, Jiang Chen... You used to be so low-key in class, but now..." Liu Yue's bright red lips curved into a seductive smile. "You're driving a Bentley and living in a luxury villa... What exactly happened to you?"
Her tone was playful, but her eyes were filled with genuine curiosity.
Jiang Chen glanced at her casually and smiled faintly.
"Does it matter?" He replied calmly.
"..."
Liu Yue was stunned for a moment.
This man...
So mysterious.
The more he avoided explaining, the more it made people want to dig deeper into him.
Lin Ke'er, the shy and innocent girl, looked at Jiang Chen with admiration in her eyes and said softly,
"Actually... I think Jiang Chen has always been different from other guys. He just never showed it before."
Her voice was soft and gentle, like the sound of spring water flowing through the forest.
Jiang Chen glanced at her.
This little girl...
Her innocent and pure feelings were already starting to show.
Seeing Lin Ke'er defending Jiang Chen so naturally, Zhao Xixi, the tsundere, couldn't hold back and snorted,
"Hmph, are you all blind? This guy has been acting like a big shot all day today... Do you think he suddenly became a rich second-generation?"
Although her words were harsh, her flushed face and the way her eyes kept avoiding Jiang Chen's gaze completely exposed her awkwardness.
Jiang Chen couldn't help but chuckle lightly.
"Zhao Xixi..."
"Huh?!" Zhao Xixi instantly became nervous when Jiang Chen called her name directly.
Jiang Chen looked at her with a faint smile.
"If you don't want to drink juice, I can open a bottle of red wine instead. Would that make you feel more comfortable?"
"!!!"
Zhao Xixi's face turned red instantly.
This guy...
Why is he so good at flirting now?!
Jiang Chen chuckled lightly and took another sip of his juice.
"Well, if you're all so curious about me... why don't you stay a bit longer tonight?"
His voice was calm, without any pressure, but it carried a unique charm that made the three girls' hearts tremble.
Lin Ke'er's eyes widened slightly, her delicate face turning red again.
"S-Stay the night...?"
Liu Yue raised an eyebrow and smiled playfully,
"You're quite bold now, Jiang Chen... Inviting three girls to stay overnight at your villa? Are you trying to do something bad to us?"
Jiang Chen met her teasing gaze and replied with a faint smile,
"If I really wanted to do something bad, do you think I'd wait until now?"
"..."
Liu Yue's heart skipped a beat.
'Damn... This man... When did he become so dangerous?'
Meanwhile, Zhao Xixi, who had been avoiding eye contact the whole time, stood up abruptly, pretending to be annoyed,
"Hmph, who's staying here with you? We're not that easy!"
Her reaction made both Liu Yue and Lin Ke'er laugh.
Lin Ke'er smiled shyly, "Chen-ge... It's getting late. We should go back... People will misunderstand if we stay here."
Jiang Chen didn't insist and simply nodded with a calm expression.
"Alright, I'll drive you all back."
The black Bentley slowly left the luxury villa area and drove toward the city center.
In the car, none of the girls spoke, but their hearts were filled with different emotions.
Jiang Chen's calmness, mysteriousness, and now... his subtle dominance as a man were slowly making them fall deeper.
When the car stopped in front of Lin Ke'er's apartment, she hesitated for a moment before getting out of the car.
"Chen-ge... Thank you for today..."
Her eyes were filled with shyness and admiration as she bowed slightly and left.
Next was Liu Yue.
Before getting out, she leaned over slightly and whispered in Jiang Chen's ear,
"You... are much more interesting than I thought."
Her red lips curved into a seductive smile before stepping out of the car.
Lastly, Zhao Xixi, the tsundere girl, was the most awkward one.
She got out of the car without saying anything, but before closing the door, she glanced at Jiang Chen and muttered,
"...Good night, idiot."
Then, she quickly turned around and left, her face completely red.
As the Bentley slowly drove away, Jiang Chen glanced at the system notification that popped up.
[System Notification:
Lin Ke'er Feeling Meter: 42/100 ✅Liu Yue Feeling Meter: 41/100 ✅Zhao Xixi Feeling Meter: 41/100 ✅]
Jiang Chen smiled faintly.
"Step by step... I'm not in a hurry."
Under the soft night sky, the luxurious car disappeared into the bustling city streets.