The man opened his eyes, the exhaustion in them unmasked.
After several days of high-intensity work, he now wished he could collapse onto his bed and sleep for a long time.
Xu Qian sighed, got up, and pressed his shoulders and neck forcefully. As she massaged him, she asked, "Wei Yun, we're here in S City for the vaccine. What kind of terms do you think Tang Zhi Shen will offer?"
Guan Wei Yun, feeling drowsy and comfortable, mumbled, "Whatever terms he offers, we must agree..."
"Really?"
The man didn't respond, sinking into a deep sleep.
Xu Qian watched him for a moment, then carefully laid him down on the sofa and covered him with a blanket.
She went back to her room, took a hot shower, and slept soundly.
Tomorrow would be a battle.
Everyone would be there, and she had to be mentally prepared.
The next day, Xu Qian woke up early and went into her personal space to choose a dress. She also applied heavy eye makeup and even patiently used a curling iron to give her hair big waves.
She didn't expect them not to recognize her. Having spent so much time together, even she could spot them in a crowd at a glance.
However, she hoped for a little more time.
After getting ready, Xu Qian finally woke up Guan Wei Yun, who was sleeping like a log.
"Get up, lazybones."
Guan Wei Yun groggily opened his eyes and was immediately stunned by the beautiful sight before him.
A expanse of white filled his vision, and as he looked up, he saw her fiery red lips, her subtly upturned black eyeliner, her tousled hair, and a few long, wavy strands resting on her chest.
Guan Wei Yun was captivated.
The Xu Qian he knew before was aloof. The current Xu Qian was anything but.
One word: hot. Another: seductive.
Two words: alluring, and then: enchanting.
He sat up and examined her carefully.
Xu Qian was wearing a black evening gown with a mermaid silhouette. The fabric had a slight velvet texture, perfectly accentuating her curvaceous figure. A long slit ran up the side of the skirt, revealing her slender white legs when she moved.
The woman's red lips curved slightly. "What? Dazzled?"
Guan Wei Yun's throat tightened. After a moment, he said, "Change into something else. Don't show so much."
"No."
The man frowned. "Hmm?"
"Don't you want me to appear perfectly by your side at the negotiation table?"
Guan Wei Yun, perhaps still groggy from sleep, found her argument surprisingly convincing.
What was wrong with the woman by his side being beautiful?
"Just this once. What time is it?"
Xu Qian raised an eyebrow and pointed to the large clock on the wall.
"Around nine?"
The man quickly washed up and changed into a well-fitting suit. He looked incredibly handsome without even trying.
The black suit and her black long dress were a perfect match. Coupled with their equally strong auras, they were a formidable pair.
Sheng Wei Qu felt suffocated as she approached. It seemed no one could come between them.
A flicker of jealousy crossed her eyes before vanishing.
She was determined to do whatever it took to get into Guan Wei Yun's bed!
Xu Qian raised an eyebrow at the sound of her voice, her beautiful black eyes sweeping over Sheng Wei Qu's face before returning her gaze.
The meeting was formal, with a small number of attendees.
Even the highest-ranking members of Hope Base had to undergo a full body check. Xu Qian's mask was also forcibly removed for inspection.
Fortunately, the inspector was merely startled by her face and let her pass without comment.
The doors opened to reveal a long table that could seat twenty people. Each seat had a water glass and a thin file.
There were only five cups, indicating that only five people would attend this meeting.