God-Level All-rounder Expert
Chapter 484 - 520: Only Kissing Allowed!

Chapter 484: Chapter 520: Only Kissing Allowed!

On stage, Shen Binan was somewhat distracted, her thoughts drifting to an unknown place while the mood of the audience below was incredibly high-spirited, because—Li Xuan had lifted Shen Binan’s hand, intent on slipping a ring onto her finger.

At this moment, the excitement and agitation were clear on the faces of these spectators. Witnessing such a scene was indeed a rare sight.

Down below, Song Duan approached Song Hongye and said, "Miss, the outcome is set. There’s nothing left to see."

Song Hongye sighed softly, "Yes, if Shen Binan doesn’t stop Li Xuan from putting the ring on her, it truly is over."

Only when her hand was lifted by Li Xuan did Shen Binan start to feel something. She looked around a bit blankly, her gaze involuntarily drifting through the crowd below, yet she didn’t catch sight of that person.

However, when Shen Binan looked towards the entrance of the evening event, she finally saw that incredibly lonely figure, solitary and forlorn.

In an instant, images flashed through Shen Binan’s mind once more, not of her and Li Xuan, but of her and that departing man.

The first time they met, the guy had been leering at her, blatantly exhibiting his masculine instincts, which was followed by various experiences. From initial disgust, Shen Binan gradually became very curious about this man.

Why was he so formidable, what had he been doing abroad, what was his past like, and most importantly... did he truly like her?

With that thought, it seemed that if she didn’t ask him for clarity, her heart would feel as if blocked by a stone and quite uncomfortable. Worse still, without clarity, she feared she might never feel comfortable for the rest of her life.

Yes, in order not to be uncomfortable for the rest of her life, so...

When Li Xuan was about to place the ring onto her fair, jade-like finger, Shen Binan didn’t withdraw her hand but instead suddenly clenched it into a fist, thereby stopping Li Xuan from continuing.

This action caught Li Xuan’s attention, making him pause in surprise.

"The past is past, Li Xuan, I have nothing to do with you anymore, goodbye," said Shen Binan.

After these words left her mouth, it was as if a long-suppressed fire had been extinguished, and Shen Binan suddenly felt her mood lighten, no longer downhearted or overthinking, as if she had let everything go.

Then, bypassing the statue-like, dazed Li Xuan, she prepared to step off the stage.

Suddenly, as if struck by a thought, Shen Binan discarded the paper note that bore the words "First Prize."

That note happened to fall right beside Li Xuan’s feet...

Shen Binan walked off the stage and left the venue, the entire place silent, no one uttering a sound. What was assumed to be a sure thing had unexpectedly taken such a turn, truly catching everyone off guard.

Li Xuan, looking at the note by his feet, clenched his fist tightly, muttering in a voice only he could hear, "Shen Binan! If I can’t have you, then... I’ll destroy you!"

...

Having left the building, Fang Yi didn’t hurry away.

Fang Yi lit another cigarette and then turned to look back at the towering building, spitting onto the ground.

"Damn it! Jinrong Building? Believe it or not, one day I’ll blow you up!" Fang Yi said viciously.

This was a place of heartache.

If Fang Yi said he had no lingering thoughts for Shen Binan, that would be impossible. He had actually hoped Shen Binan would come after him; unfortunately, halfway through his cigarette, she still didn’t appear, and Fang Yi was utterly disheartened.

After spewing his venom, Fang Yi self-deprecatingly said, "Get a clue, dumbass, she’s not coming out. What the hell are you still waiting for? Give it up already!"

Fang Yi let out a self-deprecatory chuckle, intending to turn around and leave, yet for some reason, he felt a trace of reluctance. Glancing at the half-smoked cigarette in his hand, he told himself, "Yeah, I’ll wait until I finish this cigarette."

It would only take a minute or two to smoke the half-cigarette, even if he decided not to smoke it. When only a stub was left, Fang Yi took a deep drag, then flicked the cigarette away with his fingers. He turned to leave.

Reflecting on how ludicrous he’d been, making up excuses for himself just moments ago, Fang Yi found it utterly laughable.

If it was destined to end, it was irretrievable. Why bother with these fanciful thoughts?

At that moment, Fang Yi took a deep breath, ready to get in his car and drive away through the night breeze.

"Fang Yi!!!"

A shout suddenly came from behind him, making Fang Yi’s legs heavy as lead—he couldn’t move them.

Turning around, he saw Shen Binnan panting behind him.

Shen Binnan had run so fast that even after taking the elevator down, there was still a delicate blush on her face, like the light hues of dawn. She breathed deeply, her fixed gaze locked onto Fang Yi, matching his somewhat astonished eyes.

Fang Yi wanted to rush over, but suddenly became cautious, "Logically, you should be all lovey-dovey with Li Xuan by now. Why run out here all of a sudden, huh? Want to fire me?"

Shen Binnan didn’t speak but walked towards Fang Yi. Only when she was about a meter away did she stop, gently opening her lips and said, "I don’t want to waste words with you."

Fang Yi was taken aback, then quickly retorted, "I don’t want to waste words with you either. You can fire me, but you have to pay me what you owe."

A curious look flashed in Shen Binnan’s beautiful eyes, "Can’t you see it yet?"

"What the hell am I supposed to see?" Fang Yi snapped. "Shen Binnan, let me tell you, don’t play games with me. I have a lot of guys under me. If you dare to skip out on my payment, I’ll send them over to wreck your place."

Since they were going to part ways anyway, there was no need to pretend to be a gentleman anymore. Might as well say all the harsh things now, lest he never gets the chance to say them again.

However, Shen Binnan’s face also took on that curious look, then she covered her mouth with her hand, lowered her head slightly, and burst into a muffled giggle.

Instantly, Fang Yi felt humiliated and barked, "Don’t laugh!"

Shen Binnan looked up, the icy façade gone from her face, replaced with a smile brimming with mirth, "Why can’t I laugh?"

"Because... your laughing makes me lose face."

Shen Binnan let out a "Huh," and asked, "So what do you need to save face?"

Fang Yi grimaced in thought for a moment, then said, "If you dare, come give me a kiss."

Shen Binnan amusingly replied, "Can I kiss your cheek?"

Fang Yi was startled, then quickly responded, "No cheek kissing allowed, only on the lips!" He didn’t believe Shen Binnan would actually dare to do it.

Unfortunately, Fang Yi was wrong, Shen Binnan really did dare.

The distance between them was just a meter. Shen Binnan stepped forward, closing that gap, and under Fang Yi’s wide-eyed stare, she leaned forward with her hands behind her back, tilted her head slightly, and pressed her lips to Fang Yi’s.