Chapter 34: The Confrontation

Two hours later, Sister Chen emerged from the room, fully dressed and looking radiant.

In the living room, Ouyang Lin remained reclined on the sofa, watching an old Korean drama.

"Xiao Lin, it’s getting late, so I’ll be heading off now. Thank you for today." Sister Chen picked up her handbag from the table and said with a smile.

"Should I see you out, Sister Chen?" Ouyang Lin snapped back to reality, smiling as she prepared to stand up.

"No need, I’m very familiar with the roads around here. It’s no problem, stay where you are." Sister Chen waved at her and walked out with a light, brisk step.

Ouyang Lin didn't insist. Once she heard the sound of the car driving away, she turned her head to glance toward the guest bedroom.

Before long, Shen Xing walked out.

Hearing his footsteps, Ouyang Lin didn't even look up, but teased him with a strange note in her voice:

"Two hours—should I say that’s what I expect from a young man, or that you are exceptionally gifted?"

Shen Xing sneered and replied coldly:

"If someone could actually work for that long, it wouldn't be called talent; it would be called being an alien. We spent more than half the time just talking."

As he spoke, he sat down brazenly on the single sofa opposite her.

Ouyang Lin chuckled at his reply, but just as she was about to say something, she caught a glimpse of him and couldn't help but exclaim:

"Why are you coming out dressed like that? Go back and put your clothes on!"

Shen Xing looked down at his body, clad only in his underwear, but did not stand up.

"Is there something wrong with this? On the contrary, I think it’s necessary for you to see more clearly—perhaps you should even take some photos. It would certainly make it more efficient when you’re pushing me onto other guests, wouldn't it?"

Hearing this, Ouyang Lin lost interest in the television.

She sat up straight and narrowed her eyes at Shen Xing:

"Are you being sarcastic with me? What are you trying to say?"

The aura of someone who had long held a position of power pressed down on Shen Xing in an instant.

Those who have never experienced it might find it hard to comprehend, but someone with a weaker personality would truly feel the urge to kneel and beg for mercy.

But Shen Xing was not that kind of person, and at this moment, the resentment in his heart was intense.

Not only was he not frightened, but he curled his lips in contempt and rose to walk toward Ouyang Lin.

As the distance closed, Ouyang Lin raised an eyebrow. Although she didn't speak to stop him, her gaze became increasingly dangerous.

This time, it wasn't just a vague aura; the true, formidable pressure of a strong person was unleashed.

Shen Xing’s footsteps faltered. Looking at Ouyang Lin before him, he felt she was no longer a woman, but a majestic, fierce tiger growling at him.

Fine beads of sweat broke out on his forehead instantly.

However, even as he was intimidated, more anger welled up within him.

He pinched his palm hard, using the pain to ignore the pressure.

Then, he lunged forward two steps, rushing right in front of Ouyang Lin.

"You’ve done such a terrible thing to me, and now you’re still so self-righteous? Ouyang Lin, I don't recall signing any slave contract with you. Do I… have no dignity in your eyes?"

Shen Xing boldly grabbed Ouyang Lin by the shoulders.

Because he felt he might be thrown aside at any moment, he spoke very quickly.

But to his surprise, he didn't know if Ouyang Lin was truly feeling some guilt, but faced with such an offensive gesture, she silently endured it.

"Chen Yi might be a bit older, but she’s still a great beauty, isn't she? Can you stop acting like you’ve suffered some grave injustice?"

Ouyang Lin raised her voice, subconsciously defending herself.

"Heh, is her beauty the point? So, does that mean if your superior ordered you to sleep with a complete stranger, as long as he was handsome, you’d be perfectly willing, right?"

"Shut up! Shen Xing, I’m warning you, don’t push your luck! I admit my handling of this matter was inappropriate, but we can talk about it calmly. Tell me what compensation you want, and I’ll do my best to satisfy you."

"Fine, then the compensation I want is for you to sleep with me too. I want you to feel what this tastes like!"

Shen Xing hissed pathologically, looking as if he had lost his mind.

He released his grip on her shoulders and actually began to reach toward the neckline of her blouse.

Ouyang Lin looked down at his movements. She still didn't stop him, but when she looked up at him, her gaze was chilling, as sharp as a blade.

For a split second, Shen Xing felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head, but he knew that if he backed down now, he would be placed in a position of total defeat.

His relationship with Ouyang Lin was not equal, and this was the only brief moment—while she still felt a sense of guilt—that he could get away with such an offense.

It was truly a case of 'now or never.'

Therefore, instead of pulling back, he became even more aggressive and leaned in to kiss her.

"Success or failure, it all depends on this!"

Shen Xing shouted in his heart, his pulse racing.

If he could succeed now, he believed he would gain more leverage in his future dealings with Ouyang Lin!

However.

The next moment, he heard a very soft, cold laugh.

Immediately, the sensation on his lips told him that two fingers had blocked him.

"Shen Xing, have you overestimated your own charm? You are indeed handsome, but don't forget, you just spent time in the arms of another woman. No matter how good-looking you are, it’s useless at a time like this. So, back off, before I decide to beat you."

Ouyang Lin mocked him with a hint of a smile.

Seeing that expression, Shen Xing felt a chill in his heart.

Because it meant that Ouyang Lin had been clear-headed all along.

Even though she didn't stop his actions immediately, she had never been drawn into his rhythm.

At best, she was just curious to see what he was planning.

And now, she had seen through it all.

Shen Xing didn't speak. He retreated stiffly to the side and silently grabbed a blanket to wrap around himself.

"Heh, so now you’re feeling aggrieved? Shen Xing, Shen Xing, I’m even more certain now that your acting skills are truly impressive. If you went into the entertainment industry, you might actually become a star."

This psychological battle had clearly been won by Ouyang Lin. She seemed to be in a good mood, even having the spare energy to tease him.

"Do what you want with me, I’m tired."

Shen Xing said dejectedly, looking completely world-weary.

"It’s not that serious; you just tried to play some petty tricks and got caught. Come to think of it, you did help me out, and looking at how Chen Yi behaved when she left, you really did put in the effort. I truly want to thank you for that. I thought that even if you didn't resist, you would at least drag your feet."

Ouyang Lin’s sudden, sincere expression left Shen Xing stunned.

"Is this really Ouyang Lin? Could she have been replaced by a monster? She’s actually saying things like this, it’s terrifying..."

Ouyang Lin wasn't surprised by his shocked expression. She smiled and continued:

"And... this is only the beginning. How could I bear to punish you? You... you still have much greater uses ahead."

"…?"

Shen Xing’s pupils dilated, and a very ominous feeling rose in his heart:

"What... does that mean?"