Volume One: Those Years I Was a CEO
The Scar on Her Chest
It was unclear if Shu Changning had told You Jiayi about the tango thing, but You Jiayi ignored her the entire evening.
No matter if she deliberately cried out in pain or tried to proactively talk to her, she was ignored again and again.
Wen Nuan became keenly aware that You Jiayi was truly angry.
The System suggested an idea: 【How about trying a honey trap?】
“Huh? What honey trap?”
【I’ll provide you with some props, just wait a moment, ha.】 The System started rummaging through boxes and chests.
After a little while.
The System sent the things it found to Wen Nuan: 【Put these on, you’ll definitely make the female lead stop being angry.】
Wen Nuan stared at the various mesh, lace, and also some maid and bunny costumes, falling into endless silence.
She took a deep breath and roared, “…Get lost!”
System: 【…..】
Doesn’t appreciate good intentions.
The two lay in bed, each sleeping on their own side.
Wen Nuan looked at You Jiayi’s back, opened her mouth wanting to say something, but ultimately the words stayed stuck in her mouth, unable to come out.
She wasn’t very good at coaxing people; besides saying sorry, she was completely out of ideas.
【So, want to try my suggestion just once?】 the System sincerely suggested again.
Wen Nuan: “…..”
Seriously f%cking speechless!
“Jiayi?” Wen Nuan scooted closer, tugging at the corner of her clothes, her voice soft, “Still angry?”
You Jiayi ignored her.
Wen Nuan quietly moved over, poked her waist, “Don’t be angry anymore, I know I was wrong. I’ll listen to you from now on, okay?”
You Jiayi still ignored her.
Wennuan moved over a bit more, her hand slowly wrapping around her slender waist. Seeing that she didn’t resist or push her away.
Wen Nuan breathed a sigh of relief. She held her waist, leaned close to her ear, and said softly, “Don’t be angry anymore, okay? Jiayi.”
You Jiayi looked at the hand placed on her waist; the bandage on the web between her thumb and forefinger still had some bloodstains.
She hadn’t paid attention to Wen Nuan; Wen Nuan hadn’t even changed her dressing.
She didn’t know why she was angry either, or why she had yelled at Wen Nuan?
Right now, her emotions were half anger that Wen Nuan didn’t listen, and half self-reproach.
Couldn’t she have talked things through properly?
Why did she have to yell at her?
Seeing You Jiayi still silent, Wen Nuan was about to move closer when she felt her hand being touched.
“Does it still hurt?”
Seeing her speak, Wen Nuan immediately replied, “It stopped hurting long ago, really. It’s just a small cut, it’ll heal by tomorrow.”
You Jiayi grabbed her wrist, looking at the wound, “Have you changed the dressing?”
“No,” Wen Nuan seized the chance to act pitiful, “You’re still angry, I don’t know how to change it by myself.”
You Jiayi got up without a word and walked out of the room. Just as Wen Nuan was about to get out of bed to follow, she saw her return with the first-aid kit.
“Hold out your hand.” You Jiayi took out fresh bandages and medicinal powder.
“Oh.” Wen Nuan obediently held out her hand.
You Jiayi carefully unwrapped the bandage. The wound had indeed recovered quite a bit. She reapplied medicine for Wen Nuan and wrapped the bandage neatly.
Seeing she was about to leave, Wen Nuan reached out and grabbed her hand, her tone soft and low, “Don’t be angry anymore, Jiayi.”
You Jiayi paused.
“Jiayi, don’t be angry anymore. I’ll do anything you ask, as long as you’re not angry anymore, okay?”
“Anything?” You Jiayi turned to look at Wen Nuan.
“….” Being questioned like this by her, Wen Nuan’s heart skipped a beat.
The female lead doesn’t want to do that with me, does she?!
Then… then should I agree?
What… what if I don’t know how?
【Did I teach you for nothing?】 the System said, disappointed. 【Didn’t I show you lots of tutorial videos? Get it on!】
Wen Nuan: “…..”
Reminded by the System, several R-rated images flashed through her mind.
Wen Nuan looked at You Jiayi, a bit embarrassed, “Then… then okay.”
“…..” You Jiayi was stunned by her sudden agreement, “I haven’t even said anything yet?”
Wen Nuan felt incredibly awkward, “Can we not talk about that kind of thing so openly?”
“Why not talk about it openly?” You Jiayi said, astonished, “This kind of thing is very common, isn’t it?”
Common?!
Wen Nuan said in alarm, “You actually dare say this kind of thing is common?”
The female lead truly is naturally gifted.
“Why wouldn’t I dare say it?” You Jiayi was completely confused1 by Wen Nuan, “I want you to teach me tango, what’s there that can’t be discussed openly?”
Wen Nuan: “……”
Oh.
System: 【…….】
Sigh.
“What were you thinking just now?” You Jiayi felt something was off about Wen Nuan.
Wen Nuan’s eyes flickered, and she laughed it off, “I thought you were going to hit me.”
You Jiayi: “…..”
She couldn’t beat Wen Nuan anyway; all her fighting skills were taught by Wen Nuan.
“Do I look very fierce?”
Wen Nuan shook her head, “Not fierce, you’re really sweet.”
You Jiayi tilted her head, the corners of her mouth lifting slightly.
Seeing her like this, Wen Nuan knew her anger had subsided. “You want me to teach you tango?”
“Mhm, Shu-ge said you know tango, and even have a certificate, told me to learn from you.” You Jiayi hadn’t expected Wen Nuan to know tango, but then she thought again.
In her eyes, Xu Wen Nuan was someone capable of anything.
Knowing tango wasn’t surprising, was it?!
“Okay, then I’ll teach you tomorrow. Shall we sleep first?”
“Okay.” You Jiayi put the first-aid kit back.
As soon as the two got into bed, Wen Nuan finally felt a huge weight lift from her heart regarding placating You Jiayi. Just as she was about to sleep, her side suddenly softened, her arm was pulled away, and then a cotton-like bundle burrowed into her embrace, filling it completely.
Wen Nuan expertly wrapped her arms around the person, stroked her hair, and said softly, “Sleep now.”
After breakfast the next morning, the two started learning tango in the courtyard.
Wen Nuan danced the man’s steps, You Jiayi the woman’s steps.
After all, You Jiayi had been taught by a teacher before, so she knew some basic steps, but her footwork and leg turns easily got muddled. From time to time, she would step on Wen Nuan’s feet several times, or else turn into Wen Nuan’s arms, getting tangled up like a knot.
“Sorry, sorry…” You Jiayi looked at Wen Nuan’s white sneakers, stepped on by her until they were a sorry sight, her lips pouted, looking aggrieved enough to cry.
“I’m the one getting stepped on, what are you looking aggrieved about?” Wen Nuan pinched her lips, “Hold it back, no crying allowed, let’s continue practicing.”
“Am I especially clumsy?”
“Everyone has their own expertise.2 Although my dancing is okay, my acting isn’t as good as yours.” Wen Nuan placed her hand on her waist, “Come, let’s take it slow, no rush. I’ll teach you step by step.”
You Jiayi nodded, “Mhm.”
“First, you need to know the characteristics of tango. The posture is strong and vigorous, the steps have a punctuated rhythm, requiring the dancer to be clean and sharp, decisive and crisp when performing.” Wen Nuan positioned You Jiayi in a contra body movement, “Also, the difference between tango and dances like the Waltz is that your upper body should be three to five centimeters lower, the steps should have a larger stride than the Waltz, with no obvious swing or sway, focusing more on waist twists and contra body movements, quick head turns, and rotations that give a sense of decisiveness3 and smooth4 sharpness.”
“And with the legs and feet, you need to maintain a compact and sharp feeling, ensuring one leg passes the other during movement, knees should be turned inward, and each step must be positioned in advance, without random turning.”
Wen Nuan pulled You Jiayi back into her embrace, holding her waist firmly. They looked at each other, and she smiled slightly, “This is the essence of tango: passionate and unrestrained, with radiant glances.5”
[Livestream]
Daydreamer: Gotta say, the CEO is truly capable of anything, just doesn’t wash dishes that great.
IAmTopTier: Watching CEO teach tango, even someone as uncoordinated as me can get out of bed and try a couple of moves.
FortyEightBeat: CEO Xu teaches very well, very simple and easy to understand, enough for You Jiayi to use for filming in the crew.
: I feel like if the CEO danced the female part, she’d be incredibly sexy and hot, really want to see it!
……
The two practiced until evening, practicing until Wen Nuan’s white sneakers turned into black sneakers, finally getting You Jiayi trained up.
Thinking that You Jiayi needed to partner with a male actor, and coincidentally, there was a male staff member on the production team who knew tango, Wen Nuan asked him to help partner with her.
You Jiayi had improved a lot; her posture and steps were already taking shape, completely sufficient for handling the filming.
Wen Nuan sent a short video to Shu Changning, asking him to see You Jiayi’s results.
-Shu Changning: As expected of CEO Xu! #ThumbsUp#
Don’t forget the well-digger when you drink the water.6 She and You Jiayi being able to reconcile was also largely thanks to Shu Changning.
-Wen Nuan: As expected of the tool!7 #ThumbsUp#
Shu Changning: “…..”
Previously, the teachers in the film crew wouldn’t teach as meticulously as Wen Nuan, and she was also busy filming with little free time. Her learning wasn’t continuous, often only getting a lesson every two or three days, usually learning by watching videos, which resulted in her tango being a mess.
Now, having been carefully taught by Wen Nuan for a whole day, You Jiayi felt as if she had achieved sudden enlightenment,8 directly opening up the Ren and Du meridians9 of tango. Whether dancing with Wen Nuan or the staff member, her coordination was excellent.
“Wen Nuan, thank you, I finally learned it.” You Jiayi’s face beamed with happiness and bliss.
Wen Nuan raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead, “How about making me something delicious tomorrow as thanks?”
“Then what do you want to eat?”
“Anything is fine, I quite like everything you make.” Wen Nuan wasn’t picky about food; as long as it tasted good, it was fine. Even if you made garlic taste sweet and delicious, she’d like it.
【Then Host, do you prefer poop-flavored chocolate or chocolate-flavored poop?】 the System asked.
Wen Nuan bared her teeth, “…I prefer eating talkative and annoying and cheeky systems.”
System: 【……】
Taking my leave!
You Jiayi smiled, “Okay, I’ll make it for you tomorrow.”
“You’re drenched in sweat, go take a shower first.” Wen Nuan saw her clothes were soaked through.
“You’re soaked too, how about..” You Jiayi looked up, “we go together?”
Wen Nuan: “….”
The System sighed: 【Bathroom Play, nice!】
Wen Nuan: “…..”
In the end, You Jiayi went to shower by herself. Wen Nuan pretended she still had work matters to handle and declined You Jiayi’s suggestion.
The System said scornfully: 【Host, you’re such a wuss!】
Wen Nuan: “…..”
You Jiayi was already showering when Wen Nuan walked into the room. She had just sat down to rest for a moment when she heard crashing and clattering sounds from the bathroom, followed by a painful groan from You Jiayi.
Wen Nuan immediately stood up. The bathroom door wasn’t locked. She pushed it open and saw You Jiayi sprawled stark naked on the floor.
Their eyes met abruptly. You Jiayi’s face instantly turned crimson, the deep blush spreading downwards.
Wen Nuan’s eyes acted faster than her brain, scanning You Jiayi’s body first before she reacted and lowered her head.
See no evil.10
Wen Nuan grabbed a bath towel, covered You Jiayi with it, and picked her up, “Where did you fall?”
You Jiayi blushed, “Didn’t fall anywhere specific, the floor was just too slippery, wasn’t paying attention.”
Wen Nuan placed her on the bed, “Your waist, butt, or feet, did you twist anything?”
“No,” You Jiayi just felt her butt hurt a bit, probably from the fall just now.
“Are you sure?” Wen Nuan looked at her, but then noticed a scar on her chest, about 4 cm long, “This scar? Did you have surgery here before?”
You Jiayi shook her head, “No, this mark seems very old, I don’t know how I got it either, maybe it’s a birthmark.”
Wen Nuan felt it looked somewhat familiar. She reached out and touched the scar. It didn’t resemble a mark from a scalpel, but rather a sword wound.
How could there be a sword wound in modern society? Could You Jiayi have gotten scratched during filming?
But this kind of wound, and on the chest, must have been very serious. It’s impossible for You Jiayi not to know how this mark came about?
Could it really be a birthmark?
Are there birthmarks shaped like this?
【Some people even have birthmarks shaped like the Big Dipper,11 this kind of birthmark is nothing strange.】 the System explained.
“But it looks too much like a scar from being stabbed by a sword blade?” Wen Nuan had done ancient world missions before, so she could naturally distinguish the causes of some wounds.
【Like you said, this is modern society. How could someone stab the female lead with a sword, and the female lead know nothing about it?】
Thinking about it, that made sense. She was probably overthinking.
【Actually, not only are you overthinking, the female lead is overthinking too.】
Wen Nuan asked, surprised, “What is the female lead overthinking?”
【You stared at her chest, then started touching her chest. How could you expect the female lead not to overthink?】 the System smiled faintly.
“…..” Wen Nuan snapped back to reality and saw her hand resting on You Jiayi’s chest, her fingertips continuously rubbing that mark.
And the female lead, having been touched by her, was already flushed red all over, looking at her with glistening eyes.
A barely-there bath towel covered her □□ body, snow-white skin flushed a dazzling crimson, reflected in Wen Nuan’s eyes.
In that instant, Wen Nuan felt as if her eyes were burning.
Something’s not right!
Wen Nuan shot up, waving her hands, “S-sorry, I… I didn’t do it on purpose.”
You Jiayi looked up shyly, her eyes shimmering like water, her voice low and hoarse, “It’s okay,” Her hand clutching the towel curled slightly, and under Wen Nuan’s shocked gaze, she lowered the bath towel, revealing her snow-white naked form.
You Jiayi’s face was red as if it were on fire. She grabbed Wen Nuan’s hand, placed it on her chest, her voice trembling slightly, “I like… I like it when you touch me.”
Wen Nuan: “…..”
LP: GO GET YOUR GIRL!!!
It’s so rare to have a system this funny and mischievous
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