When I arrived at Gu Xiaofei's apartment again, I couldn't help but feel uneasy. For some reason, my eyelids kept twitching, and I had a strong premonition that something was about to happen.
After climbing the stairs, I stood in front of her door for a while before finally knocking. Since we had already spoken on the phone, Gu Xiaofei quickly opened the door.
I saw her standing there in her pajamas, her ample cleavage partially visible. I couldn't help but think about how she had left with Xiao Jun the day before. Perhaps they had had a wild night together. Generally, when a woman's desires are satisfied, her face glows with radiance. So, my eyes were fixed on Gu Xiaofei's face.
Although she wasn't wearing makeup today, her complexion looked exceptionally good. I was certain that she must have been satisfied by Xiao Jun. If that was the case, why had she called me over today? Moreover, I wasn't particularly fond of women who had just slept with someone else. What was the difference between her and a prostitute?
Despite her alluring appearance today, I felt no attraction toward her. I sat down on the sofa in her living room.
Gu Xiaofei poured me a cup of tea. As I looked at the clear tea, I realized that this was her most feminine side. I took a sip and asked, "So, what's the reason you called me over today?"
She gave me a seductive look and said, "Do you really not understand my intentions?"
Damn, if she could say something like that, it was clear she hadn't been satisfied by Xiao Jun. I wondered, was Xiao Jun really that useless? Looking at Gu Xiaofei's figure, the way her hips swayed when she walked, I knew she was a woman with strong desires. Maybe the former school heartthrob had already been drained dry by her last night.
Seeing that I wasn't responding, Gu Xiaofei suddenly said, "Zhao Jian, I know what you think of me."
I was a bit surprised, not understanding what she meant. She continued, "Zhao Jian, I know you think I'm dirty. I just slept with a man last night, and I might not even have showered, yet here I am, trying to get with you today."
Honestly, that was exactly what I was thinking, but I couldn't say it out loud. Especially not to a woman like Gu Xiaofei. Moreover, my fate was currently in her hands, and I felt like a mere plaything to her.
I quickly said, "Xiaofei, don't say that. In my heart, you'll always be the most beautiful."
Even as I said it, I felt nauseous. But Gu Xiaofei suddenly laughed. "Zhao Jian, even though you're just saying that to make me happy, I like it. No wonder women find you so attractive."
As she spoke, she suddenly walked over and sat on my lap. Despite the disgusting things she had done yesterday, for some reason, every inch of her body still felt incredibly sexy to me. I immediately had a physical reaction, and my arousal pressed against her.
Gu Xiaofei seemed to enjoy this sensation and began wriggling her hips. My face turned red. It seemed she really hadn't been satisfied yesterday and was determined to take it out on me today. Although her body was tainted, it was still quite alluring. Besides, this was part of the task Zhang Zhiyuan had assigned me. If I slept with Gu Xiaofei today, I could report back to him.
Without thinking, I reached out to touch her chest. Just as I was about to touch her most sensitive spot, Gu Xiaofei suddenly stood up.
I looked at her in surprise, immediately realizing that this woman wasn't going to let me have her so easily. It seemed all of this was just to arouse my desire. When it came to matters of intimacy, as long as both parties were willing, it was simple. I couldn't understand why Gu Xiaofei had to be so calculating.
Gu Xiaofei suddenly laughed and said, "Zhao Jian, I didn't expect you to have such a strong appetite."
I felt a strange sensation, as if she was mocking me. She continued, "That trash Lu Wan, sleeping with others during the day and with you at night—how does that feel?"
I thought about my recent encounters with Lu Wan. Her reactions had been quite cold. At the time, our relationship seemed fine on the surface. Was Gu Xiaofei trying to tell me that Lu Wan had already been cheating on me back then?
Now I finally understood why Gu Xiaofei had called me over. She wanted to make me feel disgusted. Even though Gu Xiaofei spoke so harshly about Lu Wan, deep down, I still defended my wife.
I said, "If my wife is really as bad as you say, then show me the evidence. Don't just talk nonsense."
Seeing my anger, Gu Xiaofei walked over and patted my face. Her eyes looked infatuated. "What a handsome face!" she sighed softly. "Zhao Jian, you have no idea how captivating your face is!"
At that moment, I didn't believe her words. This woman's scheming nature was too deeply hidden. I suddenly asked, "Between me and that handsome guy Xiao Jun, who's better looking?"
Gu Xiaofei's hand continued to caress my face as she said, "In the past, of course, it was Xiao Jun. But he's older now, and he can't compare to the charm of a fresh young man like you."
Then she added, "You must think we slept together last night, right?"
Although I hadn't spent much time with Gu Xiaofei, I understood her personality well. If she was saying this, there was likely a twist to the story. I remembered the explicit words they had exchanged before leaving last night. Even a fool would know what they were planning to do. But sometimes, things aren't as they seem. What I saw might have been just the surface.
Gu Xiaofei said, "Whether you believe it or not, I can tell you that what you're thinking didn't happen last night."
Seeing my silence, she asked, "Don't you believe me?"
I answered without hesitation, "I believe you."
This time, it was Gu Xiaofei's turn to be surprised. She asked, "Why?"
I said, "Because you have no reason to lie to me."
Gu Xiaofei suddenly chuckled softly and said, "What if I told you I really like you?"
At this point, her words were a mix of truth and lies, and I couldn't tell which was which. I thought for a moment and said, "If you really like me, then let's do it. There's no need to hesitate over something like this."
Gu Xiaofei shook her head and said, "Don't think of me as so vulgar. I want to have all of you, not just your body."
Damn, she was actually talking about feelings with me. Did she think I was an idiot? I already knew about her past from Shen Minhong. If Gu Xiaofei was really someone who valued emotions, why had she become Zhang Zhiyuan's mistress? Moreover, she had been with Zhang Zhiyuan for years. As his personal driver, I knew all about it. Sometimes, Zhang Zhiyuan would spend the night here, and I would pick him up the next morning to take him to the company. Gu Xiaofei couldn't possibly tell me that nothing had happened between them during all those nights. No one would believe that, not even if she swore on her life.
I stared at Gu Xiaofei. She wasn't exceptionally beautiful, but she had a certain charm. If she really hadn't slept with Xiao Jun last night, I might have been able to accept her. But I still wanted to know why she had become Zhang Zhiyuan's mistress. What was the story behind it?
So I asked, "Didn't you get all of Zhang Zhiyuan?"
My question was meant to test her, but Gu Xiaofei's expression changed immediately. "Don't mention that man to me. He's a beast," she suddenly roared.
I could feel her anger. She clearly didn't want to talk about him. I remembered how affectionate they had been not long ago. How had things deteriorated to this point? It was something I couldn't understand. So I began to speculate about what had happened between Zhang Zhiyuan and Gu Xiaofei.
I wasn't sure if what Zhang Zhiyuan had told me the other day was true, and given the current situation, it wasn't appropriate to ask. Seeing Gu Xiaofei's anger, I quickly said, "Xiaofei, it's my fault. Please forgive me."
She thought for a moment and said, "Forget it. You didn't mean it."
In my heart, I thought, "Of course I meant it."
As if to get back at me, Gu Xiaofei added, "Zhao Jian, that beauty I left for you last night must have been good, right?"
I grimaced and said, "Xiaofei, don't tease me. You know my wife came to catch us in the act. Nothing happened."
Gu Xiaofei continued, "Speaking of Shen Minhong, she's also a pitiful woman. She was the untouchable campus queen in school, but she married a man who's impotent. That's why she ended up having an affair."
Hearing this, I was stunned. I had never imagined that the elegant and beautiful Shen Minhong was actually a neglected wife. No wonder she had wanted to go to a hotel with me after dinner. She must have been suffering from loneliness.
I stared at Gu Xiaofei and asked, "Isn't that sad?"
Gu Xiaofei smiled and said, "Zhao Jian, you don't understand a woman's heart. Maybe this is the life she wanted to pursue."
I couldn't help but think about what Shen Minhong had told me. If she had to choose again, she would still make the same decision. That said it all. As long as you have money, you can find love anywhere. If you grow old and lose your looks, you can always go to a nightclub. That's life.