Fatal Desire

Chapter 163 Who is she secretly dating?
"Mmm." Zhao Yansen felt an indescribable stirring in his heart, and hugged her tightly with heartache, his voice hoarse.

"Don't lose me." Song Xi unbuttoned the second button of his shirt, her fingertips lightly brushing against his sexy collarbone. "If you lose me, I won't want you anymore."

"Xi Xi." Zhao Yansen pulled her arms around him, his strength almost crushing her into his bones. He lowered his head and buried his face in the crook of her neck, his hot breath burning her ear.

"We will never be apart again."

Song Xi gently wriggled in his arms, finding a more comfortable position and nestling closer. The steady, strong heartbeat transmitted through his expensive shirt gradually synchronized with hers.

She suddenly remembered the year she fell down the stairs and he took her to the hospital. The sound of his heartbeat then overlapped with the sound of now, and it still brought her peace of mind after all these years.

*
Morningside's business model is based on independent research and development plus strategic cooperation. Its core pipeline is mainly developed in-house, while it actively seeks to introduce or cooperate with external partners to develop promising early-stage projects.

On this day, Song Xi visited Huasong's headquarters to discuss project cooperation.

Located in the heart of the CBD, the Huasong Group building exudes a strong sense of elite status as its glass curtain walls reflect a cool light.

Song Xi led Cheng Nian into the conference room.

Huasong CEO Jiang Liangqun was sitting at the end of a long table, listening to two senior executives report on their work. Several open documents were laid out on the table in front of him.

"Mr. Jiang, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Song Xi smiled slightly and reached out to shake his hand.

Jiang Liangqun stood up to greet her, his gaze lingering briefly on her before he gave her a businesslike smile: "President Song, you're too kind. Please have a seat."

Cheng Nian followed behind Song Xi, observing the atmosphere in the conference room without making a sound.

“We are very interested in Huasong’s new pharmaceutical projects.” Song Xi sat down and got straight to the point, “In particular, the market layout in the field of women’s health is highly compatible with Morningside’s business segments.”

Jiang Liangqun interlaced his fingers and smiled, "President Song is indeed well-informed. However, the competition in this field is fierce. I wonder what unique advantages Morningside can bring?"

Song Xi smiled slightly, but her expression remained calm: "Morningside's lead project, Aurora-707, a next-generation PARP inhibitor targeting BRCA-mutated platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer, can be exclusively distributed by your company."

After saying that, Cheng Nian placed the contract in front of Jiang Liangqun, "President Jiang."

Jiang Liangqun glanced at Song Xi, then lowered his eyes to flip through the documents, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The two sides talked for half an hour.

After the negotiations concluded, Song Xi and Cheng Nian left the meeting room.

Once inside the elevator, Cheng Nian stood behind Song Xi and asked in a low voice, "President Song, will Jiang Liangqun agree to our conditions?"

Song Xi looked straight ahead and said calmly, "He will agree." She glanced at Cheng Nian and smiled, "Because what businessmen fear more than trouble is losing opportunities."

"I've learned something," Cheng Nian nodded with a smile.

Meanwhile, in Huasong's top-floor office, Jiang Liangqun pushed open the door and entered. Looking at the tall and upright figure standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, he immediately hesitated. This person was truly noble and unapproachable.

"Mr. Zhao, President Song has already left."

Jiang Liangqun, full of doubts, asked directly, "Why don't you go and talk to her yourself?"

Zhao Yansen's lips curled slightly, his tone serious: "He's so cute, let me show you."

Jiang Liangqun: "...???"

Good heavens, has Mr. Zhao gone mad? He's completely insane!
Otherwise, why would he say something like that?!

*
In the early autumn evening, dusk was falling.

When Song Xi got off work, Zhao Yansen's Bentley was already parked downstairs at the company.

He leaned lazily against the car door, waiting for her, his black shirt sleeves casually rolled up to his forearms, revealing his well-defined, muscular wrists. As she approached, he naturally took her bag.

Unable to contain herself, Song Xi wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him excitedly for a few seconds.

Zhao Yansen patted her head and smiled as he opened the passenger door for her.

The two went to her favorite Japanese restaurant and then took a walk along Shichahai Lake after their meal.

As night fell, the sky, a distant and tranquil deep blue, gradually smudged into an inky black.

The two walked hand in hand along the southern shore of Houhai. "Sister, is that handsome guy your boyfriend?" a childish voice suddenly broke the peaceful silence.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yansen raised an eyebrow and looked at the little girl in front of him.

The little girl held a string of candied hawthorns in her hand, looked up at the two handsome men with a face full of curiosity.

Song Xi bent down and answered seriously, "No, he is my brother."

Zhao Yansen scoffed lightly upon hearing this, showing no hesitation whatsoever.

"Brother?" The little girl tilted her head, her eyes darting back and forth between the two. "But you don't look alike."

"How much longer do we need to talk?" Zhao Yansen tightened his grip on her fingers, his tone tinged with impatience.

The little girl was quite frightened, seemingly never expecting such a handsome man to be so fierce. Tears welled in her eyes, and she immediately ran away.

Song Xi: "Huh?"

Zhao Yansen glanced at her with half-closed eyelids, slowly repeating in a meaningful tone, "Brother?"

"It's just a name."

The two walked forward for a while.

Song Xi nudged his waist discreetly and said with feigned modesty, "So, brother likes me that much?"

"Yes," Zhao Yansen readily admitted, "I only like you."

Song Xi felt a little embarrassed, and her fingertips unconsciously curled slightly in his palm.

She lowered her eyes and stared at their clasped hands, her thoughts drifting.

Do men become passionate when they fall in love?

The night breeze rustled through the sycamore trees, and as the weather grew cooler, Zhao Yansen took off his suit jacket and draped it over her to keep her from catching a cold.

The black suit, still warm from the man's body, wrapped around Song Xi's slender shoulders. She looked up at him, but before she could see him clearly, he lifted her up and put her on the hood of the car.

He moved slightly closer, his forehead touching hers. His high, straight nose brushed against her soft cheek, and he whispered his name like a lover:
"Be good."

His breath was very light, landing on her lips and tingling with a tingling sensation.

Song Xi's breath hitched.

Zhao Yansen cupped the back of her head with his hand and playfully flicked her earlobe with his thumb. "What are you still worried about?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he pressed his lips to hers, gently pecking and kissing her with great patience.

It felt as if an invisible feather was gently brushing against her, making Song Xi's heart itch with desire.

She raised her hand, hugged Zhao Yansen's neck, and opened her mouth slightly to eagerly respond.

He skillfully slipped his hand inside, tilted his head slightly, and found the most comfortable position to kiss her deeply, entwining himself with her.

Their shadows overlapped, stretched long by the streetlights and moonlight, and cast obliquely onto the ground.

Just like long ago, they overlapped.

Time flows so slowly and so long, silently from the past to the present.

And not far away.

Xu Mo, a cigarette dangling from his lips, casually opened the door of the G-Class, his gaze sweeping over the car inadvertently.

"I rely on!"

His pupils dilated, and the cigarette in his mouth fell to the ground. "Isn't that the Zhao family's little princess? Who is she secretly dating?"

(End of this chapter)