Chapter 156: Two People, Three Meals, Four Seasons

Page (1/3)

Lin Yu walked straight to the dining table, set down breakfast, then scooped Princess Ji Ya up in his arms and carried her back to the bedroom, placing her gently on the bed.

Ji Ya watched him turn away, her face flushing crimson. Her cheeks felt as though they were on fire.

What was happening to her? He had only carried her. Surely that was no reason to lose control of her emotions.

Lin Yu turned back and handed her a rinsing cup. Watching her obediently rinse her mouth, he felt somewhat puzzled.

Did wealthy people all dislike brushing their teeth? Was rinsing with mouthwash really enough?

More importantly, his boss’s mouth smelled sweet and fragrant. Could that be because she used strawberry-flavored mouthwash?

“Once you’re done washing up, come downstairs for breakfast. Then we’re heading out.”

Following his instructions, Ji Ya proceeded step by step.

How strange. Why was she listening to him so readily?

She could not understand it.

Yet she had no desire to resist. Instead, she felt that having someone care about her was a wonderful thing.

Lin Yu filled a bowl with porridge and set it in front of her. Ji Ya’s long legs swung idly above the floor as she watched his back while he busied himself preparing the side dishes. Somehow, she felt that…

Well…

He looked rather like a devoted househusband, while she was the canary he kept and fed.

They were clearly only friends. After that kiss, they had not even discussed what their relationship had become. And yet…

She could not help imagining what it would be like to marry him. How romantic it might be.

Lin Yu was still busy when Ji Ya suddenly felt a mischievous impulse. She ran upstairs to change and then came back down.

He happened to be holding a side dish and turned around just as she descended the stairs in her new outfit.

His breath caught.

Where had this little demon princess come from?

She wore a tight, figure-hugging dress, with long legs faintly visible beneath sheer black stockings. Her refined makeup and alluring red lips completed the look, instantly bringing her mature, commanding charm to its fullest.

“Why are you looking at me?”

“Is there something on my face?”

“Forget it. Eat!”

…

After finishing the last mouthful of porridge, Ji Ya rubbed her comfortably full stomach with a satisfied expression. Just then, her phone rang. It was Su Xiaolin calling.

Reporting on work first thing in the morning—she really was an exceptionally thoughtful assistant.

“President Ji, the director of the dating show, Lin Jia, has arrived at the company.”

“Meet me in the conference room in ten minutes. Entertain her for now.”

“Understood.”

The two old friends had worked together for so long that a few brief exchanges were enough for each to understand what the other wanted and what needed to be done.

After ending the call, Ji Ya found that Lin Yu had already finished tidying up.

She had the butler bring the car out of the garage and handed the driver’s seat to Lin Yu.

Page (1/3)

Page (2/3)

At the conference room of the Ji Fei Entertainment Company, Su Xiaolin and Lin Jia were nearly finished negotiating.

Given Lin Yu’s current popularity, appearing on a variety show was worth a one-million-yuan appearance fee.

When Ji Ya arrived, she gave the new contract provided by the other party a cursory look before immediately arranging for all three parties to sign. The contract was printed, and after each party received a copy, the new agreement was officially concluded.

“I’ll be going to sign contracts with the other artists. Thank you for your help today.”

Lin Jia bowed and left. Her schedule appeared to be extremely tight.

With nothing scheduled that morning, Lin Yu took Ji Ya along and arranged the demos for his two new songs.

Ji Ya insisted that he accompany her to lunch. Once they returned to the company and found themselves with nothing to do, it was time for him to slack off!

Getting paid while loafing right in front of the boss—could anything be more satisfying?

Lin Yu had barely rested for long when he suddenly received a call from his boss.

“You must be bored. Come ice-skating with me.”

What? Even slacking off could get him caught?

Fine, fine!

He had intended to refuse and continue enjoying his break, but Ji Ya added, “I’m downstairs. I want to see you in five minutes.”

All right, so that was how she wanted to play it?

Lin Yu had no choice but to leave at once, only to see Su Xiaolin stepping into the elevator outside. Feeling guilty, he hurriedly retreated back inside.

Su Xiaolin found Ji Ya leaning against her sports car downstairs and said, “President Ji, these are the company’s recent work arrangements for Lin Yu. Please have a look…”

Ji Ya glanced at Lin Yu, who had just stepped out of the elevator, and waved her hand.

“I have something to take care of. I’ll look at it when I get back.”

Only after Su Xiaolin left did Lin Yu dare approach.

The two exchanged a glance, and the atmosphere suddenly felt awkward.

What was this supposed to be? They were both adults, yet they were acting like middle-schoolers secretly dating, furtive and terrified of being discovered. The feeling was bizarre and…

Thrilling.

Lin Yu took the driver’s seat. Ji Ya buckled her seat belt in the passenger seat, then looked over at him with a smile.

“You’d better get ready to lose!”

“I can’t wait to see you come to work wearing cat ears. Heh-heh.”

Lin Yu gave an indignant snort. What a joke. He had been the finest skater in his entire village. How could he possibly lose to a woman?

Where was his dignity?

At first, he had thought that, as a gentleman, it was only proper to go easy on a girl. But now it seemed he could not afford to hold back this time. If he lost, his image as a macho man would be completely eclipsed by that of a cat-boy.

That would be disastrous!

“Boss, if you want a fight, then a fight it is. Don’t regret it later!”

“I’ve already prepared the costume and props, so don’t disappoint me after all the effort I’ve put in.”

By then, they were halfway to their destination. Ji Ya turned her face toward Lin Yu, wondering why she suddenly felt that he had planned all this in advance.

Was he simply waiting for her to walk into his trap?

Page (2/3)

Page (3/3)

Was it too late to regret this?

If only she had known, she would never have let him drive. Now that the initiative was in his hands, there was nothing she could do. If she had been behind the wheel, she would have turned the car around immediately.

“I have a feeling you’re plotting something.”

“No, no. Trust me, Boss. I’m absolutely sincere.”

The more he said that, the more uneasy she felt.

Surely this brat was not planning to make her wear lace…

Ah! How embarrassing!

…

Ten minutes later, they arrived at the ice rink. They put on their hats and masks as usual, afraid of being photographed by paparazzi. They had also chosen a relatively remote location, far from the crowds, which seemed like the best option.

They naturally parked the car in a corner of the underground garage. Fortunately, there was a private elevator leading upstairs.

No one else was in the elevator. Ji Ya immediately grabbed Lin Yu by the ear and ignored his pleas for mercy, giving a cold hum.

“What exactly have you prepared for me? Tell me the truth!”

Lin Yu curled the corners of his mouth into a smile. There was no way he was going to admit anything!

Tell her the truth? What was he supposed to confess? He was not some clingy little puppy!

“Whatever it is, Boss, you’re definitely going to like it. Don’t worry.”

“You know what I like?”

“Don’t all girls like cute, pink things?”

“Such as?”

“For example… a maid outfit.”

Huh?

A maid outfit!?

Was this brat serious!?

If he was not serious, why had he said it with such conviction? And if he was serious, could she really accept such a strange arrangement!?

If she refused now, would he make fun of her for being a coward?

“You’re not scared, are you?”

She turned her face away and gave a disdainful snort.

“In all my years, I’ve never been afraid of anything!”

…

…