Chapter 167 – Even a Pervert Finds Him Perverted

Chapter 167 - Even a Pervert Finds Him Perverted

With a loud slam, Jiang Yuduo swiftly closed the drawer and turned his head with a stiff expression, forcing a smile. "N-No, nothing's wrong..."

Lu Nanqing raised an eyebrow at his reaction. He had already seen the contents of the drawer, but why was Jiang Yuduo so eager to hide it?

"Nothing? You've been crouching there for quite some time," Lu Nanqing said deliberately, crossing his arms.

"I haven't been here long, I just arrived," Jiang Yuduo replied calmly.

"Is that so? Let me check," Lu Nanqing teased, leaning forward to open the drawer.

They were both adults, and Jiang Yuduo used to be quite the rogue. Lu Nanqing didn't believe he could be that innocent.

Startled, Jiang Yuduo watched as Lu Nanqing bent down. In a sudden burst of inspiration, he wrapped his arms around Lu Nanqing's waist and pushed him onto the large bed beside them.

Caught off guard, Lu Nanqing felt dizzy from the sudden movement. When he regained his senses, he found himself lying on the bed with Jiang Yuduo towering above him.

The two men gazed at each other, their heights creating a perfect balance. Their proximity was both safe and intimate, with a hint of tension hanging in the air.

Eyes met, silence hung in the air. Jiang Yuduo could clearly see Lu Nanqing's fluttering eyelashes and his own reflection in the depths of his eyes. Lu Nanqing's waist was slender and soft, like embracing a bundle of cotton.

He dared not approach, yet he didn't want to leave, fixated with a bold gaze but lacking the courage to act on it.

The lips of the man beneath him were pursed slightly, a delicate shade of pink. It reminded him of that fleeting yet intoxicating kiss in the car, their tongues entwining, moist and smooth. That taste, that sensation...

"Scoot over," Lu Nanqing suddenly turned his head away, speaking coldly.

With this tilt, his neck revealed an elegant curve, like a prey offering its most vulnerable spot to a wolf. And now, the wolf's gaze had turned feverish, fixated on the delicate, pale skin that seemed so fragile, veins pulsing just beneath the surface. Jiang Yuduo felt a dryness in his throat.

"Scoot over," Lu Nanqing waited for two seconds, but when there was no response, he spoke again, even more detached.

This time, Jiang Yuduo snapped back to reality and reluctantly pulled away, stammering an explanation, "There's nothing in there, don't look."

Lu Nanqing didn't look at him, instead turning his head to glance at the sofa and coffee table. His heartbeat quickened slightly, and his breathing became irregular.

Not hearing a reply, Jiang Yuduo walked over to the wardrobe. Inside, there were bathrobes – thankfully, not the matching QQ transparent ones from before.

Peeking secretly at the bed, he saw that Lu Nanqing had already sat up. He wasn't going for the drawer but was instead looking at something on his phone.

He covered his chest, where his heartbeat was strong and vigorous. Just now, he had truly, desperately wanted to kiss her...

But he didn't dare. Though his reason was ablaze in the face of such allure, a sliver of it remained intact.

Closing his eyes, he placed his hands on the wardrobe partition and repeatedly banged his forehead against his arms, causing the cabinet to rattle.

Pathetic, he couldn't resist even a bit of temptation. Lu Nanqing was merely lying there, whew, why did he have no self-control at all? Didn't he manage just fine when he was single before?

Jiang Yuduo deeply reflected on himself. Meanwhile, by the bedside, Lu Nanqing, though looking at her phone, had lost focus. She recalled being pinned down by Jiang Yuduo earlier and his intense gaze fixed upon her.

It was like that of a fierce beast in the savannah surveying its prey, or the eyes of a wolf, glowing with an eerie green, fully focused, harboring aggression and danger.

Why would Jiang Yuduo have such a gaze? Lu Nanqing furrowed her brow, unable to understand.

The thudding noise in the room interrupted her thoughts. She turned her head and saw someone, a certain fool, banging... against the top of the cabinet?

"Are you growing horns?" Lu Nanqing asked.

Jiang Yuduo paused in his action of hitting his hand, turning back. It took him a moment to register what was happening.

Lu Nanqing noticed the redness on his forehead and stood up, saying, "Get ready. We'll head to the tourist service area soon."

"Oh, okay," Jiang Yuduo replied.

In reality, there was nothing to prepare; all he needed was his laptop bag. As they took the elevator down, Jiang Yuduo finally realized his mistake and tried to explain, turning his head, "It's not horns. Just now, I was... hammering in nails. The cabinet was a bit wobbly..."

"Didn't you know to borrow a hammer from the boss if the cabinet was shaking?" Lu Nanqing asked, not looking at him, his tone indifferent.

"...I thought I could manage without tools," Jiang Yuduo whispered.

"Want to know how human ancestors were classified by intelligence?" Lu Nanqing said.

Jiang Yuduo was confused, unsure why Lu Nanqing had brought this up. He asked, "What do you mean?"

"Learning to use tools," Lu Nanqing replied.

The elevator doors opened, and he walked out without hesitation, leaving Jiang Yuduo standing there, dumbfounded for two seconds before realizing that Lu Nanqing had called him a "caveman."

Jiang Yuduo hurried after him, protesting, "When force can solve things, it's straightforward and effective."

Lu Nanqing didn't respond, and indeed, his action was rather brutal – hitting nails with his forehead. The only thing that differentiated him from an idiot was the lack of a formal assessment.

Jiang Yuduo drove, and as they headed to the service area, Lu Nanqing took out the documents for a final review. Jiang Yuduo didn't disturb him but instead pondered:

He should have packed away the "dangerous items" in the drawer before leaving. What if Lu Nanqing stumbled upon them?

Especially those items in the drawer – even a pervert like himself found them bizarre. Why would someone put such things in a guesthouse room, perhaps to add excitement for "outdoor activities"?

Recalling the large panoramic window, Jiang Yuduo couldn't help but think it plausible, but he couldn't fathom why there were... cucumbers? And cat tails...

Damn, what a freak!

Jiang Yuduo cursed inwardly. If Lu Nanqing saw these items, it would be an eyesore. He had to remove them promptly upon their return.

Soon, they arrived at the service area where an assistant greeted and guided them to the meeting room. There, they met with the manager responsible for the scenic area to discuss the collaboration.

Lu Nanqing was well-prepared, presenting slides on a projector about integrating the mobile game with the tourist site. After the manager listened attentively, he crossed his arms and said, "Mr. Lu, your proposal and design are impeccable. However, my main concern is the impact – can it maximize the promotion of my attraction?"

"It's understandable for you to have such concerns, as it is essentially an investment. But I'd like to assure you that our company is confident that this mobile game will create a buzz within the industry once tested, subsequently expanding its reach externally," Lu Nanqing replied.

"The company I've researched is indeed an outstanding newcomer. To be frank, we've had other firms approach us for collaborations," the boss shared.

Jiang Yuduo, who had been listening silently on the side, had initially left the stage to Lu Nanqing. However, he couldn't resist chiming in when the manager seemed indecisive, "I doubt those companies approaching you are from the gaming industry, though."

The manager turned to look at him, seeing Jiang Yuduo leaning back in his chair with one leg crossed over the other, exuding casualness, spontaneity, and a touch of wildness. He continued, "You have many options, but this is your first collaboration with the gaming sector, especially with Shanglu Technology, currently topping the list of young companies in Zhou City."

"I personally believe that this mobile game has great potential and could even make an impact on PC games. That's why I'm investing four million. I have faith in its success."

Upon hearing this, the manager appeared genuinely surprised. He had assumed Jiang Yuduo was merely a technical partner, not realizing he was also an investor. Moreover, the young man looked incredibly youthful, yet carried an innate audacity and self-assurance on his face.

Upon hearing this, Lu Nanqing also turned to look at Jiang Yuduo. He was puzzled. Wasn't it two million? How did it become four million?

He kept his composure, assuming that this was just Jiang Yuduo's way of "intimidating" the other party – a rather effective psychological tactic.

At the end of the meeting, the head representative said he would give it serious consideration and would provide an answer no later than Monday. Lu Nanqing shook hands with him, and the three of them left together.

It was almost lunchtime, so Lu Nanqing offered to treat the head representative. Jiang Yuduo, overhearing this, mentioned that he had already made reservations at a restaurant, located on the summit of the scenic area. Thus, the head representative joined them for the ascent.

Inside the sightseeing vehicle, Jiang Yuduo and Lu Nanqing sat in the same row while the head representative occupied the front. The trio engaged in casual conversations about business matters. Then, Jiang Yuduo received a message from Lu Nanqing.

The moment the distinctive notification sounded, Lu Nanqing froze slightly. He turned his head to glance and confirmed that the solitary red dot on the other person's phone screen was from him. He pursed his lips in silence.

Jiang Yuduo had actually set him as a special concern...

What could this possibly mean?