Chapter 12: Taking Off Clothes
He looked at the three-tiered seafood tower and lightly prodded the top layer of the snow crab with his chopsticks. The rich aroma of fresh seafood wafted up, and despite the bitterness in his mouth from the Chinese medicine, his appetite stirred. He raised an eyebrow and picked up the white porcelain spoon, sipping a bit of the broth.
This seafood tower was expensive, and it should have been so delicious that his tongue would fall off, but he couldn’t taste anything. Irritated, he slammed the porcelain spoon back down on the table.
── Damn it, what’s with this snow crab? It’s tasteless!
Whether it was the Chinese medicine or the seafood, Jian Ximeng had been feeling unbearably hot these days. Frustrated, he started unbuttoning his shirt and rolled up his sleeves.
At that moment, the door to the private room was finally lightly knocked on. But too lazy to turn around, he snapped impatiently, “Come in.”
The heavy wooden door creaked open, and a complex, rich scent wafted in. The scent, so refined and layered, momentarily overwhelmed Wei Jia’s ordinary sense of smell, leaving him stunned. Before him was an elegantly decorated private room. Though not large, it was extravagantly furnished. Above the dining table hung a delicate crystal chandelier, yet the surrounding walls were adorned with intricate purple sandalwood carvings. In the deeper part of the room stood a screen painted with birds and flowers, and the table was filled with luxurious dishes, though no one was in sight.
“Jian Zong, Mr. Wei is here,” the young secretary who had led him inside said in a low voice, addressing someone deeper within the room.
Following the secretary’s gaze, Wei Jia finally noticed someone standing in the shadows at the far end of the room, but he couldn’t make out the person’s face.
“Hmm.” The figure in the shadows grunted. The secretary, having received the signal, gestured for Wei Jia to enter before respectfully bowing and closing the door behind him.
Once the door was shut, Wei Jia suddenly felt at a loss. He had called the number in the letter, and the voice on the other end had told him that Jian Zong, the owner of the streaming platform, wanted to meet him, and that the meeting had to be kept strictly confidential. Wei Jia had naturally agreed. After all, this wasn’t exactly a legitimate transaction.
He had mentally prepared himself before coming. If the other party’s terms could solve his immediate crisis, he was willing to do whatever it took.
…Yes, for the sake of Xiao Ting, I can do this… Besides, the other party wants confidentiality. Once it’s over, no one will know…
Wei Jia tried to calm himself, but he still nervously clenched his pants. He kept his eyes fixed on the figure in the shadows. Just as he was tensing up, the figure suddenly started walking toward him.
When the man stepped into the light of the crystal chandelier, Wei Jia froze. He had mentally prepared for the worst-case scenario, expecting to see some greasy, overweight old man. But instead, he was faced with the most attractive face he had ever seen in his life.
The man was tall and slender, his peach blossom eyes glinting with amusement as he stared directly at Wei Jia. His deep, black eyes reflected the shimmering light of the chandelier. Seeing Wei Jia’s stunned expression, the man’s beautifully shaped red lips curled into a mischievous smile, and he beckoned with a finger.
“Take off your mask.” His gravelly voice, rich with texture, made Wei Jia’s eardrums itch. Even his voice was dripping with pheromones.
Wei Jia knew that the man before him was a high-ranking Alpha, and he was just a Beta, so he shouldn’t be affected. Yet, even though he couldn’t smell the man’s pheromones, he was still overwhelmed by the man’s magnetic presence. Steadying himself, he willed his trembling fingers to remove the mask.
As soon as his face was revealed, the handsome man clicked his tongue in disappointment and said bluntly, “You’re pretty ordinary in person. Not half as good-looking as you are in those photos on the platform with the blindfold.”
The man’s rude comment instantly wiped away any goodwill Wei Jia might have had toward him. He knew he wasn’t particularly handsome—at best, he was clean and decent-looking—but that disdainful click of the tongue was just too insulting!
Wei Jia was annoyed, but the man was his sponsor and the owner of the platform. No matter how displeased he was, he had to endure it. So, clenching his fists to suppress his irritation, he forced himself to respond calmly, “Apologies for disappointing you.”
Seeing how obedient he was, the handsome sponsor actually chuckled. He casually slid his hands into his pockets and sat down at the table.
“You’ve got patience. Not bad.”
Faced with the sponsor’s inexplicable compliment, Wei Jia stayed silent, slowly unclenching his fists, but still keeping his head down.
At that moment, the handsome man raised an eyebrow, his sharp gaze sweeping over Wei Jia from head to toe. The intense, predatory look made Wei Jia feel as if he were being hunted. The man finally withdrew his gaze, smirking as he said, “──Take off your clothes.”
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**Author’s Note**
**Jia**: Are all rich people this straightforward??? (panicked little virgin)
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Chapter 13: Impotent and Perverted
“…What?” Wei Jia, thinking he had misheard, could only blankly repeat the word.
“Take off your clothes.” The handsome sponsor repeated each word clearly, as if it was the most natural command in the world. He leisurely picked up a cocktail from the table and elegantly bit down on the cherry inside.
Wei Jia had mentally prepared himself, but he hadn’t expected it to happen so soon… He was frozen in place, unable to move. He kept trying to convince himself to follow the order, but his hands trembled against his will.
Seeing his hesitation, Jian Zong didn’t push him. He simply stuck out his crimson tongue and lazily played with the cherry on its tip, speaking nonchalantly, “──Take off your clothes, or turn around and leave. Your choice.”
The man’s tone was calm, condescending, yet confident. His half-lidded peach blossom eyes gleamed with satisfaction, like a beautiful cat toying with its prey. It was as if he knew that Wei Jia had no room to refuse. And Wei Jia knew he had no choice but to comply, so he gritted his teeth and decided to go for it.
He forced a calm expression, pretending to be composed as he began to undress. To hide his nervousness, he stared fixedly at the intricate patterns of the carpet while his trembling fingers unzipped his jacket.
As he removed more and more clothing, he could feel his body heating up. It wasn’t just because of the layers of clothing being shed, but because the man’s captivating peach blossom eyes were wandering over his skin, leaving a trail of burning sensation wherever they went. By the time he reached the last button of his shirt, his fingers were trembling so much that he couldn’t undo it, no matter how hard he tried to steady his breathing.
…Come on, Wei Jia, it’s no big deal. You knew this would happen… At least this Alpha is good-looking, so it’s not all bad. Hang in there…
He kept encouraging himself in his head. Just as he was about to unbutton the last button, the sound of laughter suddenly pulled him back to reality. He wasn’t sure if the handsome sponsor was amused by his trembling like a frightened quail or something else, but the man’s sudden, cheerful laugh jolted Wei Jia.
Steadying himself, Wei Jia cautiously glanced up, only to see the handsome sponsor’s gaze fixed on the bulge in his pants. The man’s face was lit up with surprise, a far cry from his earlier aloof and elegant demeanor. The lecherous look on his face left Wei Jia dumbfounded.
── What’s up with this guy?!
Dumbfounded, Wei Jia stared at the sponsor’s excited expression, then glanced at the table full of seafood and the bottle of snake wine. In an instant, he understood.
── Damn it, could this guy be impotent? This is the worst! Impotent and perverted—there’s no way I can go through with this!
Wei Jia thought in horror. He was just about to make a run for the door, but then he suddenly remembered what the secretary had said earlier.
“──No matter what your decision is, Jian Zong will still give you a sum of money. Please make sure to keep this confidential.”
So, this was hush money…? With that realization, Wei Jia suddenly calmed down.
── Judging from the situation, this handsome Alpha must be quite well-known. He probably didn’t want anyone to know about his impotence. Though Wei Jia wasn’t sure why he had been chosen, if he refused now, he might not get another opportunity like this!
With his current condition, where he couldn’t stand for long periods, even working two jobs wouldn’t earn him this much money. If he was going to sell himself, he might not find a better option than this guy… In just a few seconds, Wei Jia had sorted through his thoughts, and the panic that had overwhelmed him earlier found a place to settle.
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Seeing the ordinary young man standing before him, Jian Ximeng couldn’t hide his disappointment.
From head to toe, this kid had nothing that appealed to him. His complexion was pale, his features were barely passable, and his lips were so thin they looked cold and unfeeling. In short, he was ordinary—so ordinary that Jian Ximeng couldn’t even find the words to describe him. However, his posture was upright, and his body seemed well-proportioned. Was it because of his dancing? There was a certain aloofness to this otherwise plain appearance, which was somewhat intriguing…
Jian Ximeng absentmindedly chewed on the cherry. But, looking at the young man, he seemed like an inexperienced little virgin, completely unskilled in seduction. With that thought, Jian Ximeng jokingly told him to take off his clothes.
He hadn’t meant it seriously. He was just trying to mess with him. Watching the kid’s aggrieved yet obedient expression amused him.
── He admitted that he was being mean. The stress and frustration of these past few days had made him want to take it out on this unrelated young man. But what he hadn’t expected was that when the kid actually started undressing, his cold, indifferent features were tinged with a faint blush of humiliation, which was unexpectedly… a little sexy…
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**Author’s Note**
**Jia**: So, he’s impotent, huh? Looks like my butt is safe for now?
**C**: My hubby looks pretty spicy, though… slurp
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