Evening Dress

If there weren’t so many people around, she would have rolled her eyes at her. She wouldn’t even want this perverted black-hearted man even if he was given to her for free. Ruan Yuexi wished to stay as far away from this male protagonist as possible.

However, on the surface, she could only pitifully lean on Secretary Fang. At this moment, the more pitiful she appeared, the better. It was a good opportunity to increase her abuse value in this melodramatic novel.

Ruan Yuexi covered her face and sobbed again. Secretary Fang seemed unable to bear it, “This matter is none of your business. If you don’t leave now, I’ll call security.”

When several old shareholders saw this scene, they looked towards Shang Yao and shook their heads with regret. Such a good girl, and he didn’t know how to cherish her. But due to their status, they didn’t dare to say anything to Shang Yao.

The old shareholders sighed and left with their hands behind their backs. Ruan Yuexi continued her performance, and Chen Yuewan had undoubtedly become a vicious cannon fodder.

“Fine, I’ll leave. Ruan Yuexi, you just wait.” After saying this, Chen Yuewan stormed off angrily.

Secretary Fang acted as if she didn’t exist and turned to comfort Ruan Yuexi stiffly.

“Madam, don’t take her words to heart.”

Ruan Yuexi nodded aggrievedly, “Thank you, Secretary Fang.” She didn’t expect such a great assist to come from her.

Secretary Fang’s face actually turned red, “You’re welcome.”

Ruan Yuexi felt like she had seen a fleeting bloom. Was she actually blushing? She was dumbfounded.

Secretary Fang glanced in the direction of Shang Yao. The president was truly heartless. His wife was being bullied, and he remained indifferent.

After Secretary Fang left the office, the large office was left with only Ruan Yuexi and Shang Yao.

Shang Yao leaned back in his office chair, his gaze fixed on Ruan Yuexi. Ruan Yuexi noticed him looking at her and felt uneasy. She was thinking of finding a topic to ease the atmosphere when…

“Finished acting?” His tone was indifferent.

Ruan Yuexi trembled all over, knowing that he had seen through her. “Brother Yao, what are you talking about? I don’t understand.” If she refused to admit it, what could he do to her?

Shang Yao said nothing, just kept his eyes locked on her. After a long standoff, he finally spoke, “Your acting is very average.”

Ruan Yuexi looked at Shang Yao in confusion, as if she didn’t understand what he was saying.

Shang Yao shifted his gaze, seemingly not wanting to bother with her.

Ruan Yuexi felt that since she had been exposed by him, there was actually no need to talk about Brother Yao this or Brother Yao that. As long as she didn’t provoke him, it was fine.

She quietly checked her abuse value. The original 68 points had increased to 73. It seems that the abuse value is about to be full. No matter what, she would soon be free.

She glanced at the male lead, Shang Yao, and hesitated whether to go act pitiful in front of the employees. She was a bit scared.

Uncle Li hadn’t returned to the villa. With such a strong helper absent, Ruan Yuexi felt heartbroken.

Forget it. For now, she would cling to Shang Yao. If an opportunity arose, she would take action. After all, the “scar” on her hand had not been put to use yet. But the day passed, and Shang Yao was still like a block of wood, only focused on work.

On the way back to the villa, Shang Yao was still tapping away on his laptop, solidifying his image as an unfeeling workaholic.

Ruan Yuexi ate dinner listlessly. Today ended with her abuse value at 73.

“There’s a party tomorrow,” Shang Yao finally spoke up unexpectedly.

Ruan Yuexi’s eyes lit up, “I’ll go.” She was instantly very excited. As everyone knows, the banquets in ancient literature are almost always scenes of trouble. She could take advantage of the chaos to increase her abuse value.

Shang Yao wiped his lips with a napkin, his cold gaze fixed on her, deep in thought.

“Are you happy?” he asked.

“Of course, I’m happy. I get to attend with Brother Yao, after all, flowers need green leaves to set them off.” Ruan Yuexi responded happily, not seeing anything wrong with her words.

“Green leaves?” Shang Yao raised an eyebrow.

Ruan Yuexi nodded confidently. “Brother Yao as a green leaf is the greenest of them all.” She grinned at him and gave a thumbs up.

Shang Yao: “…”

Xiao Fang, who was nearby, heard this and couldn’t help but cover her face. Thinking to herself, a silent lady was the most beautiful.

So Ruan Yuexi pissed off Shang Yao again. Watching him trudging up the stairs, Ruan Yuexi shrugged indifferently. Not only was he a pervert, he was also particularly prone to anger and irritability.

In the dead of night, Ruan Yuexi woke from a nightmare, dreaming again about her fate in the novel. Sitting up, breathing heavily, sweat dotted her forehead. She got up for water, then a beam of light suddenly shone through her window.

Ruan Yuexi: “?” What the hell?

She walked to the window and saw the light coming from the opposite villa. As she pondered, the light suddenly focused on her face, causing her discomfort. She suspected it was the yandere, Ye Yishen.

“Why shine a light at this hour?” Ruan Yuexi grimaced playfully at the light, then ruthlessly closed the curtains.

Across the villa, Ye Yishen, with his handsome and gentle face, smiled faintly after his surprise.

Ruan Yuexi lay back down and fell asleep again. She didn’t see Shang Yao until the afternoon the next day.

Ruan Yuexi changed into an evening dress, which was the dress that the original owner had kept in the closet. It was wrapped tightly in a gift box and it was estimated that it had never been worn.

The dress was beautiful and not too revealing. It looks so beautiful on Ruan Yuexi, it made her irresistibly charming, drawing everyone’s gaze.

Even Xiao Fang couldn’t help but stare, “Madam, you look stunning.”

Ruan Yuexi twirled in front of the mirror, satisfied. Though it revealed a bit at the chest, it was much better than the other dresses.

She was quite pleased. As soon as she went downstairs, Shang Yao, wearing a high-end suit, looked at her from afar.

She walked slowly towards Shang Yao. Her skin was as white as snow, and the evening dress perfectly outlined Ruan Yuexi’s enchanting and seductive figure. Her black hair swayed slightly with her steps, and a few strands of hair were scattered on her forehead, which set off her small face as big as a palm, making her even more charming.

“Brother Yao, shall we go?” Ruan Yuexi walked carefully; the dress required heels, which she rarely wore and wasn’t used to.

Shang Yao stared at Ruan Yuexi with cold eyes, and a dark light flashed in the depths of his eyes.

Ruan Yuexi waved her hand in front of him, “What’s wrong with you?” He remained motionless, like a puppet.

Shang Yao lowered his gaze and silently opened the car door, sitting inside alone.

Ruan Yuexi: “…” No gentlemanly behavior at all. She glared fiercely at Shang Yao and got into the car herself.

Another silent journey followed until the car abruptly stopped at the venue. Unprepared, Ruan Yuexi fell into Shang Yao’s lap.

Instinctively, she held onto his thigh, momentarily confused.

In his embrace, Shang Yao’s eyes darkened with restraint. Only he could hold such a beauty without any improper thoughts.

Ruan Yuexi struggled to sit up due to the tight dress.

 “Help me up quickly,” she urged.

Shang Yao’s fair and slender hand helped Ruan Yuexi up. After she sat up, she looked out to see what was happening outside.

On the roadside, a group of people seemed to be arguing. “Master, Madam, something seems to be happening ahead,” the driver, Uncle Chen, informed Shang Yao and Ruan Yuexi. Ruan Yuexi was curious about what was happening outside.

“No need to drive in,” Shang Yao said, getting out of the car.

Seeing him leave, Ruan Yuexi followed, unfamiliar with the place.

Carefully following Shang Yao, Ruan Yuexi noticed a few people arguing beside them.

It was more like a one-sided attack than a quarrel. Ruan Yuexi stopped and looked at the people around her with a frown.

“You’ve dirtied my limited edition dress. How do you intend to compensate me?” The sharp-tongued woman pointed accusingly at the elderly woman before her.

The elderly woman, clearly unwell, apologized, “Miss, I’m sorry. I lost my balance and dirtied your dress. I… I can clean it for you. Is that acceptable?”

The limited edition lady was furious. “You, clean it? With your dirty hands, you dare touch my dress? Tell me, how will you compensate me?”

The elderly woman, looking malnourished, turned even more flustered. “I… I only have a few yuan on me…”