Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Only When Grown Do You Appreciate Young Women
These private dining rooms, each had two exits: one for the regular customers and one for people like Zhu Defu, who naturally left through the back door unnoticed. He'd go straight down to the underground garage where a chauffeur was waiting to drive him back without anyone the wiser.
"You've had quite a bit to drink. Leave your car here, I'll drive you home."
Zhang Caini said, helping Lin Fan up and letting his arm rest on her rounded shoulder. The two half-embraced and walked out of the private room, heading straight for the red Porsche in the courtyard, Lin Fan's hand unintentionally brushing across her chest while she just smiled and didn't dodge.
After their encounter the previous night and a long conversation, there was a spark in both their eyes as they made their way back to the car, where Lin Fan opened the door and was greeted by a pleasant fragrance.
"Sister Cai Ni, was I a bit too much just now?"
Sitting in the passenger seat, Lin Fan looked slightly worried as he glanced at Zhang Caini holding the steering wheel; he hadn't fully grasped the implications of Zhu Defu's words yet.
"What you did was quite good, at least from my perspective, Old Zhu was very pleased with you."
Zhang Caini smiled as she started the car and drove towards the city center.
"But... wasn't I too reckless? I just lost control for a moment."
Lin Fan reached out and grabbed Zhang Caini's hand.
These senior leaders all preferred subtlety. Even though he didn't get along with Guo Baoming, their conflicts were harsh but private; when meeting face to face, they appeared closer than brothers.
"You're wrong. When it's time to be wild, you have to be wild, when you need to be arrogant, you must be arrogant, otherwise what's your use? The only shortcoming in your performance just now was that you should've smashed a wine bottle on his head."
Zhang Caini didn't refuse but gave a mysterious smile, puzzling Lin Fan even more.
"Sister Cai Ni, I don't understand the logic behind this."
"It's simple, but I'm afraid it might upset you; in Zhu Defu's eyes, we are nothing but his dogs, always ready to wag our tails at him. Of course, you crave a position and I crave wealth, but in front of others, we must bare our teeth. Throughout history, the so-called high officials were always flanked by their lackeys, who smiled and bit others on their behalf. Hence, a dog that never bites is useless."
Zhang Caini's words were an eye-opener for Lin Fan.
"Then aren't we afraid of getting into trouble by acting too extreme?"
"What's there to fear about being extreme? Since he has climbed so high, he naturally has his methods; people crave power because it lessens sins by seven parts. As long as you don't kill anyone, he will cover for you. Plus, if you cause trouble, it's like giving him leverage; it binds you to him as a resource, compelling you to work earnestly for him."
Zhang Caini's words opened another door for Lin Fan, revealing so much more than he had known about the underhand dealings.
"Sister Cai Ni, I don't even know how to thank you for helping me like this."
Lin Fan licked his lips. He had a bold idea, which was to push Zhang Caini right then since it was just the two of them in the car and her demeanor suggested she couldn't resist much longer.
"We had an agreement, you rely on me now, and in the future, it will be my turn to rely on you."
Zhang Caini still wore that mysterious smile, "You are talented; the pen alone can earn you a living, so we're kind of in the same line of work, just with different interpretations. We both excel in 'civil and military arts,' making a living by impressing the nobility. Now that someone appreciates your talents, you should work hard as long as you're useful, for even the best pen won't earn money when it's no longer needed."
"Sister Cai Ni's background is much richer than mine."
Lin Fan's hand rested directly on her thigh, the smooth sensation carrying a hint of coolness. He relished the firm texture of her flesh, and the sudden caress tightened Zhang Caini's body, though she continued to grip the steering wheel tightly, letting Lin Fan's hand roam freely on her legs.
"Your sweet little mouth sure knows how to sweet-talk a fool like me. At this rate, I'll surely die by your hands one day."
Feeling Lin Fan's hand gradually move toward the center, Zhang Caini instinctively squeezed her legs together, trapping his advancing hand. Unfortunately, Lin Fan's fingers had already reached the root of her thigh, pressing on the red lace, his grasp controlling the bountiful folds.
"Sister Cai Ni, dying by hand does seem a bit too lenient for you, doesn't it? Is there a possibility we could change the way to die?"
Seeing Zhang Caini's face turn a bashful red, Lin Fan laughed more licentiously, his fingers trembling slightly. Although separated by the lace, the tingling sensation made Zhang Caini's breathing quicken, and soon after, a damp sensation appeared on his fingers.
"Little foe, how do you want me to die?"
At this moment, the car slowly stopped at the roadside. Zhang Caini, her face flushed, turned her head and looked passionately into Lin Fan's eyes.
"How about dying beneath me?"
Lin Fan smiled as he unbuckled his seatbelt, leaned forward, and wrapped his arms around Zhang Caini's neck, pulling her face close to his.
"I am Zhu Defu's woman; have you thought this through?"
Zhang Caini did not dodge but stared straight into Lin Fan's eyes, her long eyelashes adding to her allure.
"So what? Beauty charms, and a gentleman pursues. I've become a true fan of Sister's now."
Leveraging the boldness of alcohol, Lin Fan forwent restraint, enveloping her delicate mouth with his own full lips, savoring the substantial texture. His right hand did not hesitate to slip down her neckline, playing with that explosively soft flesh within his grasp, the meaty body feeling incredibly comfortable.
Just when Lin Fan was about to slip off her scarf and completely overpower her on the ground, the ordinarily tame Zhang Caini suddenly pushed him away, freeing herself from his mouth.
"You've got some nerve, daring to touch Zhu Defu's woman. Aren't you afraid of going hungry later?"
A blush crept over Zhang Caini's face as she wiped the saliva off her lips.
"Sister's lips are just too beautiful; I couldn't help myself."
Lin Fan was suddenly confused by Zhang Caini; this wasn't how the script was supposed to go.
We're already at the door, how could we suddenly stop now?
"Annoying, I need to hurry back. If Zhu Defu finds out, we're both dead."
Zhang Caini pinched Lin Fan's crotch and said, "You should also get some rest tonight. Tomorrow afternoon I'll take you for a massage, and then we'll see what you're made of."
"Alright, I'll wait for your call, Sister. You rest up too, refresh yourself so little brother can keep you company!"
Reluctantly, Lin Fan pushed open the door and got out of the car, watching as the Porsche disappeared. The fire in his lower belly was burning intensely, so he quickly hailed a taxi and headed straight to the women's health club where Chen Jiayi was staying temporarily.
The passion he harbored tonight could only be given to her, and perhaps, a bit could also be shared with Zhao Jiaqi, who seemed to embody the character of Daiyu. After all, her intense focus while peeking through the door crack last night had captivated him; just thinking about her statuesque, jade-like figure stoked his fire even more.