Chapter 257

Chapter 257: Intimacy in the Car Fine, he admitted she had won. At this moment, all his principles were thrown out the window. He had lost completely and utterly. Jiang Shixu tapped on the partition. The driver understood and turned the car into a small side road. A few minutes later, the Cullinan pulled over and stopped on an empty stretch of grass by the roadside. After parking, the driver wasted no time—opening the door, getting out, and leaving in one smooth motion. In the quiet cabin, only the two of them remained. This time, Jiang Shixu made the first move. He kissed her fiercely—deep and full of desire. The temperature inside the car skyrocketed. Lust spread and burned, their breathing turning scorching hot. Chu Tang parted her legs and straddled Jiang Shixu's lap, their bodies pressed together with no space between, both of them burning. Jiang Shixu held Chu Tang's waist with one hand while the other slid up along the smooth, delicate skin of her thigh. The man's palm was scorching. Chu Tang's chest heaved violently, and suppressed, breathy moans spilled from her lips. Chu Tang tilted her pale, slender neck back, and Jiang Shixu kissed it, his lips and teeth trailing, grazing finely over the fragile skin at her throat. Chu Tang whimpered and clutched Jiang Shixu's shirt tightly. Only when her body was completely claimed by him did that anxious, uncertain feeling of loss finally dissipate. Chu Tang buried her head against Jiang Shixu's shoulder, maintaining her position facing him on his lap, her lips brushing lightly against the man's neck. In their most intimate moment, she softly called his name. "Jiang Shixu." The man's voice was low and husky with desire as he replied, "I'm here." Chu Tang called again: "Jiang Shixu." The man gently kissed her cheek, her brows, her eyes, and answered patiently, "I'm here, baby." ... By the time it was over, it was already past midnight. Jiang Shixu drove the car back to his private villa himself. Chu Tang was too exhausted and sleepy—she had fallen asleep in the back seat. After parking, he carried her out, and she didn't even wake. She was covered by his oversized dark gray suit jacket. The white shirt she had been wearing had lost its buttons during their struggle—he had torn them off—and the flimsy fabric was ripped beyond repair, unwearable. Jiang Shixu carried Chu Tang all the way into his room and gently laid her on the bed. She didn't wake. She was sleeping deeply. She really had been worn out just now. Jiang Shixu smiled, adjusted the air conditioning temperature for her, and tucked the blanket around her. Between the alcohol and the prolonged exertion, Chu Tang slept deeply and soundly. No dreams all night. When she woke the next day, it was already eleven in the morning. Chu Tang opened her eyes, her head splitting with pain. She vaguely remembered what had happened on the way back when Jiang Shixu picked her up last night. The marks on her body reminded her of how intense the two of them had been in the car last night. A strange feeling welled up in her heart. The spot beside her was empty—Jiang Shixu had already gotten up. She didn't know where he was at the moment. Chu Tang didn't ask. She lingered in bed for a while, lying under the covers before slowly dragging herself up to take a shower in the bathroom. She had been to Jiang Shixu's villa before, so she was fairly familiar with the place. Fresh bath towels and women's summer clothing had been prepared in the bathroom. It was a champagne-colored silk dress. Chu Tang checked the tag—it was her size. Next to it were new sterile underwear and panties, ready to wear, also in her size. He must have had someone buy them and deliver them this morning. Jiang Shixu had always been meticulous about these details. When she came out of the shower, Jiang Shixu was sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window, working on his laptop. Seeing her emerge, he closed the computer, stood up, and walked over. He took Chu Tang's hand, led her to the sofa, and naturally picked up a hairdryer to blow-dry her hair. Sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling window. The spacious room was flooded with light. Jiang Shixu's room was on the second floor. Looking down from the window, a garden of blooming flowers came into view. In the height of summer, all kinds of flowers were in full bloom, vying for attention. Butterflies danced gracefully around the blossoms, beautiful as a painting. After drying her hair, Jiang Shixu took Chu Tang downstairs for lunch. In the dining area downstairs, the meal was already laid out, still steaming—it had been freshly prepared not long ago. All the dishes were ones Chu Tang loved. After the meal. Jiang Shixu finally asked, "Tangtang, did something happen yesterday? Why did you go to the bar and drink so much?" Chu Tang lowered her eyes, her lashes trembling slightly. A moment of silence. She let out a sigh and spoke: "My dad found out we're back together. When I went home yesterday, he told me to break up with you." Jiang Shixu's gaze paused, his eyes sharpening. "Tangtang, what do you think?" There was a hint of barely perceptible tension and anxiety in his tone. "I said I won't break up." Chu Tang's tone was resolute. She lifted her eyes to meet Jiang Shixu's, determination shining in them. "Jiang Shixu, I don't want to break up. My heart only has you. I only want you. I don't want anyone else." The tension and anxiety that had just begun to stir in his heart were dispelled by her single sentence. Jiang Shixu's gaze softened. He reached out and took Chu Tang's hand. "Tangtang, don't worry. We won't break up." The man's broad, warm palm gave Chu Tang an inexplicable sense of peace. Chu Tang hummed in acknowledgment. Jiang Shixu said, "Leave this to me. Don't worry, I'll talk to your father." A hint of concern appeared in Chu Tang's eyes. "You... my dad holds a lot of resentment toward your family. I'm worried you—" "I know." Jiang Shixu said gently, "It's fine. I'll handle it. Trust me." "Okay." Just then, Chu Tang's phone rang. She picked it up and glanced at the screen—it was Yu Jiaojiao. Chu Tang answered, "Hello, what's up, Jiaojiao?" "Sister Chu Tang, where are you? Did you make it home?" Yu Jiaojiao asked with concern. "Yeah, I'm back. What about you and Xiao Xiao?" Chu Tang suddenly remembered that last night, Yu Jiaojiao and Xiao Xiao had accompanied her for drinks, and she'd completely forgotten to ask how they were—whether they'd gotten home safely, or if anything had happened. Two young women, drunk out of their minds, and it had been so late at night. Yu Jiaojiao replied, "Xiao Xiao and I woke up in a hotel, fully clothed. We asked the room service attendant and found out the hotel is under Jiangshi Group. Wow, Sister Chu Tang, I've never stayed in such a luxurious hotel before—a five-star hotel, executive suite, river-view room!" "When Xiao Xiao and I woke up, we were stunned. That bed was enormous—so comfortable and soft. This is the first time in my life I've slept on such a high-end bed. Five-star hotels really are something else. We got to enjoy this because of you—it must have been President Jiang's people who brought us here." Chu Tang felt relieved. As long as nothing had happened, that was what mattered. Yu Jiaojiao was still chattering on the other end of the line about how wonderful the five-star luxury executive suite was. Chu Tang smiled. "Well then, enjoy yourself to the fullest." "I'm going to soak in that huge bathtub—a bubble bath, with some rose petals on top!" Yu Jiaojiao was practically buzzing with excitement. Suddenly, her voice dropped. "This won't cost extra, will it?" Chu Tang laughed. "Don't worry, enjoy whatever you like. Have you eaten? If not, have the hotel send up room service. Treat yourselves to a lavish five-star meal—I'll cover all your expenses today, as a thank-you for keeping me company with drinks and conversation last night." Yu Jiaojiao was beside herself with joy. "Wahhh, Sister Chu Tang, you're the best! I love you so much! Mwah mwah mwah!" Chu Tang said with a smile, "Alright, alright, don't be so mushy. Go enjoy your bubble bath and your luxury meal." "Got it! Bye, Sister Chu Tang, love you!"