The Guide to Rising to Power: The Ultimate Schemes of a Green Tea Beauty

When Mr. Chen opened the door to room 1808, his face initially showed displeasure at being disturbed.

However, when he saw Lu Xiuting standing outside the door, his well-maintained face instantly turned deathly pale, his eyes filled with fear and awe, like a mouse seeing a cat, and he even started to stutter.

"Team Leader Lu! Why did you come in person?"

It wasn't until he saw Shen Yao peeking out from behind Lu Xiuting, holding a file folder, that he felt like he'd found a savior, and he quickly forced a smile that looked more like a grimace.

"Ah! Is this the TV station delivering the script? Please come in, please come in!"

Clearly, Mr. Chen was extremely afraid of Lu Xiuting's identity and methods.

Shen Yao handed the script to Mr. Chen, who took it almost with both hands, signed it quickly without even looking at it, and couldn't wait for them to leave immediately.

Throughout the entire process, Lu Xiuting simply stood aside expressionlessly, without uttering a word, yet his presence alone was enough to create an oppressive atmosphere in the room that made it difficult to breathe.

Having completed his mission, Lu Xiuting turned and left without saying a word, his steps as fast as if he were fleeing some kind of plague.

Shen Yao smiled politely at Mr. Chen and quickly followed.

The two entered the empty elevator one after the other.

Lu Xiuting stood with a tense face next to the button, his eyes fixed on the constantly changing red numbers.

Shen Yao seemed completely oblivious to his resistance. She quietly moved closer to him, tilting her delicate face up slightly, her pink lips parted as if she wanted to say something.

As if it had been anticipated, a large hand suddenly rose up and pressed it directly onto her smooth forehead without any politeness, pushing her head back with a force that seemed to indicate disgust.

"Ugh!" Shen Yao was stunned by the sudden turn of events. After recovering, her lips immediately pouted in grievance, and her watery eyes welled up with tears. Her voice trembled, "Lu Xiuting, why are you yelling at me again? What did I do to you?"

Lu Xiuting didn't even bother to glance at her, his voice cold and hard: "Don't give me that. Go find your boyfriend to act cute, I'm immune to that."

These words seemed to instantly touch a raw nerve with Shen Yao. The grievance on her face instantly turned into a sorrowful expression, and her eyes reddened in an instant. Although no tears fell, her tearful appearance made her even more pitiful.

She grabbed Lu Xiuting's wrist before he could pull it back.

"He doesn't want me anymore..." She gripped his hand, her voice trembling with tears, as if seeking comfort, yet also accusing him, "He dumped me, Lu Xiuting, I don't have a boyfriend anymore..."

She looked up at him pitifully with her watery eyes, her voice trailing off.

Lu Xiuting's brows furrowed deeply. He knew Shen Yao's tricks all too well.

"Let go," he shouted sharply, straining his wrist to try and shake her off.

But at that moment, Shen Yao seemed to be completely hurt by his rough attitude, or perhaps she was just having a dramatic moment. Using the force of being thrown away by him, she jumped up like a koala, wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, and wrapped her legs around his waist.

Upon seeing this, Shen Yao was surprised to realize that this guy's physique was far more impressive than it appeared.

Through the thin shirt, the taut muscle lines beneath were clearly defined, rising and falling slightly with his suppressed breathing, exuding a powerful sense of strength.

Lu Xiuting was caught off guard by her sudden attack. He was afraid she would fall, which would be even more troublesome if she fell in the elevator.

He reached out and supported her hips and back, catching her steadily in his arms.

Now, the two were pressed tightly together.

Shen Yao's soft body nestled tightly in his arms, her sweet fragrance and warmth wafting through him without any obstruction. Her face was buried in the crook of his neck, her warm breath caressing his skin...

Lu Xiuting's body instantly stiffened like a piece of iron.

He changed his mind and wanted to throw her down immediately, but she clung to him tightly, clinging to him like an octopus. In the swaying elevator, if he tried to forcefully shake her off, they would likely both fall down.

She even started to act spoiled, burying her face in the crook of his neck and rubbing against him, her voice muffled and nasal, yet revealing an unreasonable stubbornness:

"I don't care. Last time in Shanghai, if it weren't for you, I might have... Anyway, you saved me once, so my life is yours now, and you have to protect me!"

As she spoke, she freed one hand, pulled her phone out of her pocket, unlocked it, and held it directly in front of Lu Xiuting. Her WeChat QR code was prominently displayed on the screen. "Add me, or I won't come down!"

Lu Xiuting was almost amused by this unreasonable woman. Did she even realize that getting involved with him could really be fatal?

But now he was supporting her buttocks and legs with one hand, and the smooth, soft touch made his scalp tingle. He also had to support her back with the other hand to prevent her from leaning back. He simply didn't have a free hand to discipline her.

As the elevator floor numbers kept changing, and someone could come in at any moment, Lu Xiuting felt extremely overwhelmed.

In order to get out of this awkward and dangerous situation as soon as possible, he gritted his teeth and said, "...I'll add more, but remember, it's just to get you down quickly and not cause me any trouble."

Lu Xiuting snatched Shen Yao's phone, roughly scanned the QR code, added her, and then shoved the phone back into her hand, saying in a harsh tone, "Alright, get down here now!"

When Shen Yao saw the "Added" notification pop up on her phone screen, her face instantly brightened, revealing a triumphant smile. She loosened her grip on his neck slightly, as if to slide down.

Just at this critical moment, "Ding!"

The elevator emitted a crisp beep, the car jolted slightly, and then stopped. The metal doors slowly slid open to the sides.

The first thought that flashed through Lu Xiuting's mind was—Shen Yao was still wearing a skirt, what would it look like if someone saw her like this!

He tightened his grip on Shen Yao's arms, and with lightning speed, he spun around, using his broad back as a barrier to completely trap her in the corner inside the elevator.

Her gaze, caught in the midst of their hurried movements, involuntarily swept over the arm supporting her knees. His bronze skin pressed tightly against her dazzlingly white thighs, creating an extremely jarring contrast.

She was so slender, completely encircled in his arms, as if she could break at the slightest pressure. This excessive fragility created a striking contrast with his muscular and powerful physique.

Damn it... this visual contrast is too easy to make people think the wrong thing!

His hand, which was supporting her thigh, unconsciously moved up an inch more, pressing down on her skirt with his palm and forearm, trying to completely cover up the suggestive glimpse of her skin.

Just as Shen Yao was about to look up, Lu Xiuting tightened his grip, pressing her face back against his firm chest without a word. The person in his arms was still restless; instead of calming down, she took advantage of the ambiguous and dangerous position to twist and wriggle, trying to break free.

"Tsk, behave yourself."

As Lu Xiuting pressed her down, he thought to himself with annoyance that he had been too lenient with her today, which allowed her to take advantage of him.

Shen Yao buried her face in his chest, feeling a little suffocated, her nose filled with his strong masculine scent.

Just as he was feeling dizzy and disoriented, Lu Xiuting felt a slight, damp touch on the fabric of his chest... as if something warm and soft, with a hint of provocation and teasing, quickly licked him.

Lu Xiuting tightened his grip on her arm even more instantly.

This girl... really needs to be taught a lesson!

This series of lightning-fast movements, and the current situation of the two, were completely and clearly seen by the group of dumbfounded people outside the elevator.