Chapter Sixty-One: Bing Ning, I am Qin Mengxue

Seeing Xue Tian'ai's eyes shining green as she stared at her, Gan Bingning felt an immense sense of satisfaction and accomplishment blossom within. Her small hands loosened their grip on Xue Tian'ai's palms. One hand rested gently upon his chest, the other caressed his smooth jaw. She winked at him, her gaze filled with playful provocation.

Xue Tian'ai, confronted by Gan Bingning's coquettish demeanor, felt a tingling sensation sweep over his entire body. Blood rushed insistently to certain places. The closeness between them was absolute; if he shifted his gaze even slightly, he could clearly see the deep valley between her pressed-together peaks and the luscious, cherry-soft lips waiting just below.

The alluring scent she wore stirred and teased his mind, relentlessly stimulating his nerves. Xue Tian'ai felt parched, swallowing repeatedly as his mouth dried.

"Bingning, you know, tempting men like this could easily lead to trouble!"

"Isn't that what you want?" she replied, arching her body slightly, bringing her lips to his neck and exhaling a fragrant breath.

Damn! This woman was simply too irresistible.

Overcome by temptation, Xue Tian'ai, like any normal man, reacted. His hand, restless and bold, slid towards Gan Bingning's body. Just as his wandering fingers were about to reach her sacred peaks, Gan Bingning suddenly smiled seductively, pushed him away, and stood up.

"Men truly are slaves to their desires. This is a company, you know. What are you thinking?"

Already left hanging, Xue Tian'ai's face darkened at her words. He felt utterly toyed with—yes, blatantly, shamelessly toyed with!

But at this moment, he was an arrow drawn taut, ready to be released. He grinned wickedly, stood up, and approached Gan Bingning.

"Bingning, don't you think a hint of romance in the office gives it a unique flavor?"

He reached out, pulled her back into his arms, and before she could react, pressed his lips to hers, kissing her cherry-soft mouth.

He wanted Gan Bingning to understand: men are not to be trifled with at will. If you tease them, you must pay the price.

Gan Bingning was completely stunned. She hadn't expected Xue Tian'ai to actually act so suddenly. Originally, she had only intended to stir him up a little, but she'd truly awakened his passion.

There was no time to react. Her breath caught, his intense masculine aura enveloped her in an instant. Her mind went blank, her body grew light and unsteady. She resisted only momentarily and then surrendered to his commanding presence.

Xue Tian'ai's roving hands were anything but well-behaved, wandering all over Gan Bingning's body. Meanwhile, her small mouth, blocked by his, let slip a faint moan beyond her control. Her already soft body melted completely, collapsing into his embrace like fragrant, pliant clay, letting him caress and kiss as he pleased.

Gan Bingning, limp and pliant, knew with utter clarity that she had no resistance left against this man. Her flushed face was like the blooming peach blossoms of this season—pink, tender, and radiant. Her alluring eyes shimmered with liquid seduction.

For a while, spring blossomed in Gan Bingning's office.

...

Meanwhile, on the twenty-third floor of Dreamhua Group, in the president's office, Qin Mengxue sat before her computer screen, her expression complex as she examined a document.

It was a large purchase order from Dreamhua Group to another company, requesting a bulk supply of construction materials. Several companies had replied with exact quotes, but the prices varied greatly. Among them was the Tianming Group, run by Ye Hairuo, with whom Qin Mengxue most wished to cooperate. However, Tianming's quote was the highest of all.

This was not what she wanted to see. She was not like Xue Tian'ai, who could carelessly drop a hundred million dollars on a ring without a second thought, completely carefree.

(At this moment, engaged in primal activity, Xue Tian'ai couldn't help but sneeze.)

Every penny spent, every step taken, required her to seek the highest cost-effectiveness. Dreamhua Group was her life's work, after all.

Still, although Ye Hairuo's quote was highest, she had to admit Tianming Group's materials were top-notch—better quality than those from the other companies.

Qin Mengxue was beset by indecision: should she choose the most cost-effective option, or the one with the best quality and reputation, albeit at the highest price?

She rubbed her aching temples, sighed softly, and picked up her desk phone, dialing Su Jiaqi's office.

The call was answered almost instantly.

"Hello, President Qin? What can I do for you?" Su Jiaqi's voice came through.

"President Su, come to my office later. I'd like to discuss something with you and President Gan," Qin Mengxue said calmly.

It was her habit: whenever she faced a difficult decision, she would consult her two trusted lieutenants, Su Jiaqi and Gan Bingning, to help resolve her troubles.

"Alright, I'll be right there!" Su Jiaqi replied succinctly, then hung up.

Without putting down the phone, Qin Mengxue dialed Gan Bingning's office next.

...

In Gan Bingning's office, she was wrapped in Xue Tian'ai's arms, her body covered in fragrant sweat, her eyes lost in a haze of desire. She seemed completely oblivious to the phone ringing loudly beside her.

Xue Tian'ai heard it, but paid it no mind. To him, nothing was more important than this moment—the arrow was drawn, and there was no turning back.

...

Back in Qin Mengxue's office, she paused as she listened to the emotionless beep of an unanswered call. Was Gan Bingning not in her office? That seemed unlikely.

She dialed Gan Bingning's desk phone again.

...

The phone rang once more in Gan Bingning's office. But at this critical moment, neither she nor Xue Tian'ai spared a thought for the incessant ringing, wholly absorbed in their passionate entanglement.

The room echoed with varied sounds: the ringing phone, the man's heavy breathing, and the woman's intermittent moans.

...

Unable to reach Gan Bingning's desk phone for the second time, Qin Mengxue's expression grew even more complicated. It was the first time she'd failed to connect after two attempts. Was Gan Bingning truly not in her office? She decided to try her mobile instead. Qin Mengxue pulled out her phone and dialed Gan Bingning's number.

...

The phone rang again in Gan Bingning's office, this time from her mobile. Yet, caught up in their passion, neither paid any attention, lost in their mutual joy.

...

With both desk phone and mobile unanswered, the conscientious Qin Mengxue could no longer sit still. She decided to go check on Gan Bingning herself.

She rose from her chair and strode out the door.

...

At last, Xue Tian'ai's "battle" ended. Gan Bingning lay weakly upon her desk, face radiant with satisfaction and happiness, her clothes in utter disarray.

"You really are such a bad man!" Gan Bingning said, grabbing at her clothes as she sat up from the desk, blushing as she looked at Xue Tian'ai, who was sitting in her chair, wiping sweat from his brow.

"If a man isn't bad, a woman won't love him!" Xue Tian'ai replied, equally satisfied, gazing at Gan Bingning. Even he had to admit that women like her, sensuous and alluring, were every man's weakness.

"Hmph, you scoundrel. Don't you dare ever do this in the office again! It's not like I refuse you, so why so impatient?" Gan Bingning said, tidying her clothes.

Yet her heart and body were both deeply satisfied. Moments ago, she'd been utterly immersed in that familiar yet strange pleasure, feeling a thrilling excitement within. To think they were doing such things in the workplace—it was exhilarating, almost too stimulating.

But excitement aside, couldn't this rogue have been gentler? Not to mention the chaotic state of her office, the slight ache below was hardly bearable.

"You tempted me so much—how could I not respond? Otherwise, I'd be letting you down!" Xue Tian'ai said, his large hands covering her thighs, grinning mischievously.

"Hmph, you lecher! You villain!" Gan Bingning glared at him, her cheeks flushed. Her stockings had torn during their earlier struggle, so she decided to remove them altogether, leaving her beautiful legs bare.

Just as Xue Tian'ai was about to say something, a sudden knock interrupted him.

With the knock came a voice that instantly petrified both Xue Tian'ai and Gan Bingning where they stood.

"Bingning, it's Qin Mengxue. Are you in your office?"