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And I have had a crush on a straight man for seven years.

5

A few days later, I finally gathered my disheveled emotions and thoughts and appeared in front of Zhu Wenqin

As I took my seat, he didn’t even lift his head, casually putting the newspaper aside while continuing to eat.

I couldn’t stand his calm demeanor. Sitting at the dining table, I stirred the soft porridge with a spoon and asked sullenly, “Miss Wen is your marriage partner; you’re not angry about what happened last time?”

Zhu Wenqin leisurely wiped his mouth with a napkin and replied, “We each play our own games; why would I be angry? Otherwise, do you think she would allow me to keep you by my side?”

I pretended to be casual and asked, “If Miss Wen can do those things with others, why don’t you try?”

He raised an eyebrow at my words, walked over to me, and gently rubbed the skin around my gland with his fingertip. His gaze was cold, but what he said sent a shiver down my spine.

Like flirting, he said, “Try? With whom? With you? I don’t have a penchant for liking men.”

He paused, and his lips were about to touch my flushed earlobe: “Yun Jing BB brother likes pretty women, you know?”

I tilted my head slightly to avoid his warm breath, my fingers tightly twisted the hem of my clothes, feeling an overwhelming mix of bitterness and turmoil in my heart.

His finger moved slightly, lowering the setting of my collar. I turned in shock, but he grabbed my chin, and the chaotic and impulsive pheromones made me a bit dizzy.

He leaned in close to my neck and sniffed, saying, “It’s mostly repaired.”

I didn’t understand what he meant by that, and he wasn’t interested in explaining. I could only watch helplessly as his figure walked further away.

“Like, pretty, women?” I lowered my gaze, repeatedly chewing on those words.

6

In mid-May, Zhu Wenqin’s marriage partner held a party on a yacht worth hundreds of millions, inviting the elite of Hong Kong.

Zhu Wenqin casually placed the invitation in my palm, tilting his chin slightly to signal me to go with him tomorrow.

I pinched the gold-edged invitation, pursed my lips, and shook my head, saying, “I haven’t been feeling well lately, so I won’t go. Have fun, brother.”

His expression paused slightly as he studied my face, but in the end, he didn’t force the issue. He simply said, “If you’re feeling unwell, call the family doctor later, and remember to send me the report after the check-up.”

I obediently nodded, bent down to place the invitation on the coffee table, turned my back to him, and walked upstairs, curling the corners of my lips.

Back in my room, the women’s clothing and wig I secretly bought a few days ago were spread out on the bed. I picked up a delicately made dress and stood in front of the full-length mirror, trying it on.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, startling me. I hurriedly stuffed the women’s clothing messily back onto the bed, and Zhu Wenqin, losing patience, opened the door.

He glanced meaningfully at the foot of my bed and said, “If you change your mind about going, remember to wear the suppression patch. There are more Alphas here.”

I calmly displayed a harmless smile and nodded in response. Looking at his expression, I suspected he knew everything but just didn’t say anything.

Could it be that he was indulging me?

This thought unexpectedly popped into my mind, but it was quickly dismissed since he had told me before that he wasn’t interested in men.

However, the search engine told me that homophobia equals being in the closet.

I shrugged at the mirror, thinking it would be easy to win Zhu Wenqin over.

7

On the yacht, men and women were drinking and chatting. I stood alone on the deck enjoying the breeze, my gaze fixed on the spot where Zhu Wenqin was standing.

He was bent over, skillfully chatting with someone nearby. When he casually lifted his gaze, our eyes met for a moment, and his expression dimmed slightly as he walked towards me.

I felt a bit nervous and hurriedly looked away, stepping in the opposite direction but tripped over my long trailing dress and fell forward.

What a way to stumble before the mission could even begin.

But the next second, someone securely caught me in his arms. Zhu Wenqin draped his suit jacket over me, covering the large expanse of bare skin on my back.

He tightened the jacket around me, leaned closer to my face, and looked at me like he was admiring a treasured item: “Which beautiful girl is this?”

When Zhu Wenqin spoke Cantonese to me, it always carried an inexplicable charm that made my heart race towards him.

Afraid that speaking would reveal my intentions, I could only shake my head reservedly, pretending to be the innocent flower he liked.

He leaned in close to my ear, like lovers whispering sweet nothings: “Yun Jing BB, you look beautiful in women’s clothing, but it’s windy tonight; remember to wear your jacket well.”

I involuntarily stepped back but was pulled back by him around my waist. Suddenly, a cold touch from a necklace rushed against my neck.

This was the necklace he had just put on me himself.

I could only stare at him in shock, my heart racing: “I…”

He pressed his face against my cheek: “Wear the suppression patch properly, don’t run around. Brother will take you home after finishing the socializing.”

After saying this, he stood up straight, giving my shoulder a light pat.

My thoughts were in disarray as I pondered his words, and the heat on my face kept rising.

Was this… a tease from Zhu Wenqin?

8

On the yacht, the wind was strong. I sat at the bar wearing Zhu Wenqins jacket, and people passing by occasionally cast glances in my direction.

I casually played with my wig, knowing I had achieved my goal for the day.

It really was about catering to his tastes; my previous direct approach with Zhu Wenqin was self-inflicted suffering.

After downing a cup of fruity wine, the excitement in my mind became more erratic, and I suddenly thought that kissing in this slightly tipsy state could be quite enjoyable.

With that in mind, I swayed and got up to look for Zhu Wenqin.

He seemed to have just concluded a business discussion, still smiling as he spotted me and waved, beckoning me like a little dog.

If it were someone else, I would definitely be furious, but facing Zhu Wenqin, I seemed to forever be in a position of surrender.

“Brother, are you done?” I asked him brightly, my eyes shining.

Zhu Wenqin stroked my head: “Almost. Did you… drink?”

I suddenly remembered that he didn’t like me drinking, but since I had already made a mistake, I decided to go all in. I raised my hand, wrapped my arms around his neck, and pressed my lips against his: “Whether I drank or not, brother can just check and find out, right?”

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