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

After dinner, Shen Yao said goodbye to the Xie siblings at the restaurant entrance.

Xie Yuanzhu held Shen Yao's hand, reluctantly confirming her presence again and again.

"Sister Shen Yao, my brother said we'll stay in Shanghai for two more days before heading back to Beijing. Can I come visit you tomorrow and the day after? I'm not familiar with Shanghai at all, so you can show me around!"

Shen Yao readily agreed, a gentle smile on her face: "Sure, you're welcome to come see me anytime."

Watching the Xie siblings' car drive away, Shen Yao took out her phone and glanced at the message Xiang Yuchuan had sent asking her what time she would be back.

She simply replied, "Just finished having dinner with friends, will be right back," and then put her phone away.

She knew in her heart that the next two days were a crucial period for consolidating her relationship with Xie Yuanzhu, and she had to do her best.

The next morning, Xie Yuanzhu called, her voice beaming with joy.

Shen Yao canceled her original dance class and self-study plans, dressed up carefully, and arrived at the appointment on time.

Over the next two days, Shen Yao became Xie Yuanzhu's exclusive "local guide" and "perfect best friend" in Shanghai.

They went to see the latest art-house romance film together. Shen Yao would hand over tissues when needed and gently comfort Xie Yuanzhu when she was moved to tears by the story.

They went for the most luxurious hair treatments, and Shen Yao, with her accumulated beauty knowledge, provided Xie Yuanzhu with a lot of professional advice, giving her a complete makeover.

They even went to a famous antique market in Shanghai together, and Xie Yuanzhu was impressed by Shen Yao's knowledge of certain niche brands and historical anecdotes.

The time when Xie Yuanzhu was most "infatuated" was when she was taking a break in a quiet coffee shop.

Xie Yuanzhu complained that her hair was a bit messy when she woke up in the morning, so Shen Yao smiled and said, "Shall I braid it for you? It's simple and will be done quickly."

Xie Yuanzhu nodded in surprise.

Shen Yao made her turn around and stood behind her.

As the soft body drew near, a fragrance enveloped Xie Yuanzhu.

Shen Yao's fingers deftly darted through Xie Yuanzhu's hair, her movements as gentle as a feather brushing against it.

Her fingertips would occasionally brush against Xie Yuanzhu's scalp and neck, bringing waves of tingling sensations.

What made Xie Yuanzhu's heart race even faster was that when Shen Yao was braiding her hair, her soft and full breasts would lightly brush against Xie Yuanzhu's back in order to maintain her balance.

The soft, elastic touch, transmitted through the thin fabric, instantly made Xie Yuanzhu, a young girl just beginning to experience love and who had been overly protected, blush.

My head is spinning, I have no idea what year it is.

She felt as if Shen Yao's fingers had magic power, making her heart skip a beat with every touch.

She even had the absurd thought in her mind:

Good heavens! If I were a man, I would do anything to marry Sister Shen Yao!

Two days flew by, and before they knew it, it was time for the Xie siblings to return to the capital.

In the airport departure hall, Xie Yuanzhu clung tightly to Shen Yao's arm, her little face filled with reluctance, her eyes red, and her voice trembling with tears:

"Sister Shen Yao, I'll miss you so much! Why don't you go to school in the capital? That way we could see each other every day!"

Shen Yao was amused by her childlike behavior and also felt a little touched.

She gently patted Xie Yuanzhu's back and softly comforted her:

"With communication so convenient these days, you can send me a WeChat message or call me anytime you miss me. Once you go to university, you'll have even more free time, and we'll have plenty of opportunities to meet."

Xie Yunzhou stood aside, watching his younger sister cling to Shen Yao, acting spoiled and unreasonable. His face showed a rare expression of being both amused and exasperated.

He probably didn't expect that in just two days, Shen Yao could tame his spoiled little darling so completely.

Hearing Shen Yao's words of comfort, Xie Yuanzhu's emotions calmed down a little.

She suddenly remembered something, turned to look at her brother, and said in a tone that was a little dissatisfied and urging:

"Brother! Why are you just standing there like an idiot? Sister Shen Yao has been working so hard to keep me company these past two days, aren't you going to say goodbye to her properly? Aren't you going to say a few words?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yao and Xie Yunzhou's gazes met unexpectedly once again in mid-air.

Shen Yao maintained a gentle and polite smile on her face, her clear eyes staring straight at him.

Xie Yunzhou felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze and subconsciously looked away.

He knew that Shen Yao was Xiang Yuchuan's girlfriend, and reason told him that he should keep an appropriate distance, especially in such a personal farewell occasion.

But since his sister had already said it, he couldn't be too cold.

He hesitated for a moment, then looked at Shen Yao again, his tone much gentler than usual:

"Ms. Shen, thank you for your hard work these past two days. Thank you for keeping Yuanzhu company. She has a lively personality and has caused you trouble."

Shen Yao quickly shook her head: "Mr. Xie, you are too kind. Yuanzhu is very cute, and I am very happy to be with her."

Xie Yunzhou nodded, seemingly wanting to say something more, but ultimately only added:

"If you have the chance to come to Beijing in the future, you can contact me."

"Okay, Mr. Xie."

Xie Yunzhou said no more, and reached out to pull his still reluctant sister over: "Xie Yuanzhu, it's time to go through security."

"Goodbye, Sister Shen Yao! Be sure to send me a message!" Xie Yuanzhu waved, turning back every few steps.

Shen Yao stood there, smiling as she watched the siblings disappear around the corner of the security checkpoint.

After seeing Xie Yuanzhu off, Shen Yao quickly shifted her focus back to school.

The course load for the new semester is quite heavy.

Last semester, she achieved the highest GPA in her major thanks to her hard work and intelligence. This semester, she is even more ambitious and determined to hold onto that position.

Perhaps it was the pleasant contact with the Xie siblings that brought her to a good mood, making everything she saw seem more pleasing to the eye.

In the evening, during my routine check-up with Yuchuan, I asked her what she had been busy with these past two days, and she patiently and politely brushed me off.

"Nothing much, just went shopping and watched a movie with friends to relax."

Xiang Yuchuan seemed to have gradually gotten used to her "reporting good news but not bad news" approach and her occasional need for personal space. In addition, he also had a group of friends to socialize with, so he didn't ask any more questions.

He just chatted on the phone for a few words as usual and arranged to meet that evening.

That evening, Xiang Yuchuan arrived at the apartment.

As soon as he entered, he smelled the fresh scent of Shen Yao after her bath and saw her slender figure in a silk nightgown under the light, and his eyes darkened.

Shen Yao didn't go up to him as usual. Instead, she turned her back to him and tidied the books on the coffee table. Her slender waist and pert hips were faintly visible under the soft fabric.

Xiang Yuchuan couldn't resist any longer. He hugged her from behind, his hot breath brushing against her neck, his hands already wandering under her nightgown, his voice low and husky: "Did you miss me?"

Shen Yao half-heartedly let him do as he pleased, her body softly leaning into his arms. She tilted her head back and looked at him with her misty eyes:

"He started bullying people as soon as he got back."

Her body wrapped around him like vines, offering him a sweet kiss.

In an instant, the sofa in the living room, the kitchen counter in the dining room, and even the spacious desk in the study... all bore the marks of their passionate encounter.

Xiang Yuchuan seemed to never have enough of her, and Shen Yao did her best to cooperate and even guide him, making the affair a vivid and engaging performance.