CH 132
Your Rival in Love Gets Prettier Every Day
Chapter 132: He Canât Help It

The investment in was large, far exceeding what an ordinary investment for a literary and artistic film should have. If it werenât for the fact that Yan Qiuchi had always been business-minded, Shen Jintai would suspect that Yan Quichi was just throwing money at him.

The crewâs food was good, and their accommodation was amazing. When he discovered that he was the only one from the crew staying on just the 22nd floor, he noticed how unusual it was and felt that Yan Qiuchi was planning something. Later, he found out Yan Qiuchi was also staying on this floor.

Yan Qiuchi had started staying at the hotel for about a week now. He comes once every two or three days. His room was 2202 while Shen Jintaiâs was 2208. So far, it seems his plan was simply to stay at the hotel, as he had never been to Shen Jintaiâs room even once. In fact, Shen Jintai hasnât even seen him in person.

This kind of âdistancingâ was actually a paving stone, pretending to be indifferent but the intention was obvious. For example, every time Shen Jintai heard that Yan Qiuchi was staying at the hotel, he would get excited and frightened, wondering if Yan Qiuchi would knock on his door at any moment.

âWhy is President Yan staying at the hotel?â Xiao Tang asked.

Li Meilan glanced at him, making sure he wasnât asking it rhetorically.

âThis is a hotel thatâs owned by the Yan family. It seems that President Yan usually stays here when he doesnât return home. Room 2208 that Brother Jin is staying in now use to be his exclusive suiteâ¦â The costume designer quickly stopped talking halfway through and only gave everyone a meaningful look.

The suite that was dedicated for Yan Qiuchi was now Shen Jintaiâs. This was obviously not the arrangement made by the crew. The intention was crystal clear. Shen Jintaiâs entire team each had rooms on this floor. Thanks to Shen Jintaiâs blessing, even Xiao Tang could monopolize an entire luxury presidential suite for himself. He finally understood why female stars like to marry the rich. Itâs not necessarily because of money worship. Riding a bicycle to deliver roasted sweet potatoes was naturally warm and moving but no one can refuse the pursuit of spending money like water.

Everyone returned to their rooms to rest. Only Li Meilan followed Shen Jintai back to his room. After entering, Li Meilan put down the things in her hand and asked him: âHas President Yan visit you?â

Shen Jintai took off his coat and shook his head. He didnât know what Yan Qiuchi was planning. During his time here, he hadnât seen him at all. The last time the two met in person was when he went back to visit Mrs. Yan. However, they still maintained contact through WeChat occasionally, though they didnât talk much. Shen Jintai himself was also hesitant, not daring to say or do much.

Li Meilan smiled and said: âIt must be that you were too cold to him some time ago, but I donât think he has stopped chasing you. Heâs probably trying to engage in psychological warfare with you. You must hold back and donât take the initiative to find him. From my experience, I can tell you that if you stabilize at this stage, you will win for the rest of your life.â

Shen Jintai took off his t-shirt and walked directly to the bathroom. Li Meilan saw his long and graceful back, and once again sighed at Shen Jintaiâs good figure.

Li Meilan: âThey will deliver your outfit for the charity dinner tomorrow. There should be no problem this time. To be safe, you should try it on again. Rest early. I will go back first.â

Shen Jintai poked his head out of the bathroom: âHow is the Hope Elementary School in Xima Township project going?â

âSpeaking of this,â Li Meilan adjusted the temperature of the room and said: âI really didnât expect that it would be so troublesome to donate to a primary school. There are too many procedures. As for the project, it will not be completed until the end of next year at least.â

Shen Jintai said âNnâ and went back to the bathroom. Li Meilan heard the sound of rushing water and walked closer to the bathroom and said: âDidnât you say you want to donate to the students of that school? I donât think we have much experience in this area. Why donât you ask President Yan? Their Yan charity foundation have done this ample of times.â

âIâm only responsible for giving money. Donât bother me with other things. I donât care about it. You can figure it out.â Shen Jintai said.

Li Meilan smiled and said: âOkay. Then Iâm leaving.â

Shen Jintai had finished his hot shower before coming out with his bathrobe on, when he heard someone knocking on the door. The people in his team habitually would call âBrother Jinâ when they knock. Seeing as the person outside didnât say anything, he surmise it wasnât someone from his team. He glanced through the peephole and saw a vague figure of a tall man and it made his heart jump.

So, Yan Qiuchi finally couldnât help himself?

He pursed his lips and opened the door of the room, only to see Ji Fengxing standing outside.

âDo you usually just open the door and not ask who it is?â Ji Fengxing said teasingly.

Shen Jintai close his bathrobe tighter as he said: âPresident Ji, why are you here?â

âI wanted to see how your accommodations were.â Ji Fengxing said.

âCome in.â Shen Jintai said with a smile. Since he had taken a shower and just dried his hair, it was particularly fluffy. The white bathrobe accentuated his skin making it look even fairer, and he had a faint fragrance wafting from his body. Ji Fengxing couldnât help but stare closely at him before looking around the room and said: âThe conditions are pretty good.â

âItâs mainly because President Yan has deep pockets.â Shen Jintai asked: âWhat would you like to drink?â

Ji Fengxing: âWaterâs fine.â

Shen Jintai went over to pour him water. Before the cup was filled, he heard another knock on the door. He handed the glass of water to Ji Fengxing and walked quickly over and asked: âWho?â

âMe.â

Hearing Yan Qiuchiâs voice, even Ji Fengxing, turned his head to look. Itâs really a narrow road between enemies.

Shen Jintai opened the door of the room and saw Yan Qiuchi looking at him with a smile, whispering: âDid you just take a shower?â

Before Shen Jintai could respond, he heard Ji Fengxing say: âPresident Yan, itâs been a while since I last saw you.â

Yan Qiuchiâs smile instantly froze as he saw Ji Fengxing stand up. These two were bitter rivals in . Now that they met, the atmosphere immediately became tense.

Shen Jintai: ââ¦Do you want to come in?â

Yan Qiuchi quickly walked in when he heard the invitation and said: âItâs so late. Why is President Ji here?â

âI came to see visit my own artist.â Ji Fengxing said with a smile: âI should ask you the same, why is President Yan here so late?â

âIâm staying next door.â Yan Qiuchi said.

Ji Fengxing was momentarily stunned. He looked at Shen Jintai and then at Yan Qiuchi: âYou two⦠have you determine your relationship?â

âSoon.â Yan Qiuchi said.

âOhâ¦â His âOhâ was said meaningfully as a smile appeared. His eyebrows were sharp and although he was smiling, his expression had turned hostile. Shen Jintai stood between the two nervously feeling a sense of a rival-like, sword-rattling aura.

Ji Fengxing didnât like Yan Qiuchi. Sure enough an enemy is an enemy: âThen President Yan, can you give us some space? Jintai and I want to talk about business.â

âOf course.â Yan Qiuchi said to Shen Jintai: âYou are busy so Iâll come back when youâre finish.â His tone was ambiguous, as if he was declaring ownership. After speaking, he nodded to Ji Fengxing quite gentlemanly and turned around and walked out.

Shen Jintai licked his lips, turned his head and smiled at Ji Fengxing. He thought Ji Fengxing wanted to talk to him about business, so he sat down opposite him. Who knew when he did, Ji Fengxing said: âYan Qiuchi, how to put this, is good but heâs not good on an emotional level. He had hurt you so thoroughly in the past and now that youâre getting more popular, he turned around and started to pursue you without any hint of embarrassment. If you feel troubled, tell me and I can take care of it.â

âThank you President Ji, for your concern,â Shen Jintai said: âYou donât know him, but his emotional intelligence is not low at all.â

Ji Fengxing looked at him and asked: âHearing you say it like that, do you still like him?â

âYou are my boss, so Iâll tell you the truth. Yan Qiuchi and I are indeed in the stage of reconciliation. If a relationship is determined in the future, I will tell you as soon as possible.â

Ji Fengxing: âYou have to think clearly. Falling in love with him will have a lot of impact on your career. I personally suggest that you remain cautious.â

Shen Jintai: âDonât worry, Iâm not lovesick to the point of brain damage. I will always put my career first. Iâll handle it well.â

Ji Fengxing smiled and said: âThen I have nothing to say. Alright, I just came to check up on you. Thereâs nothing else so Iâll go. You rest early.â

Shen Jintai was taken aback before getting up to send Ji Fengxing off. As he walked to the door, he put his hands into his pockets, turned around, looked at Shen Jintai with a smile and said: âJintai, you are still young and have so much potential. In fact, there is no need to rush to fall in love. Itâs taboo for someone so young like you to fall in love so early, especially when itâs with Yan Qiuchi. This is my advice as your boss and friend.â

Shen Jintai already understood this. Yan Qiuchi was chasing him and he still hasnât relented partly because of this concern.

When Ji Fengxing left, he saw Yan Qiuchi was standing in the corridor. Yan Qiuchi said to him: âPresident Jiâs business is done?â

Ji Fengxing smiled, waved his hand to Shen JIntai and walked towards the elevator. When the elevator door closed, Yan Qiuchi walked towards Shen Jintai and said: âWas he really here to discuss business?â

âHe said he came to see me.â Shen Jintai glanced at Yan Qiuchi with a smile: âI havenât seen you two so rattled before.â

Yan Qiuchi: âBe careful of him. Heâs famous for his flowers.â

Shen Jintai: âWhile true, he never touches the people in his own company.â

âThatâs because hasnât met you.â Yan Qiuchi said.

Shen Jintai felt that Yan Qiuchiâs was pretty good with his words of love. He laughed and entered his room: âGood night.â He reached out to close the door but saw Yan Qiuchi blocking it with one hand.

âThere are cameras.â Shen Jintai warned.

Yan Qiuchi simply smiled. The frost on his face just now had melted and his eyes were full of adoration, making him look shy and recluse. Shen Jintai let go and entered the room. Yan Qiuchi followed and shut the door.

Shen Jintai walked directly to his closet and Yan Qiuchi vaguely caught a glimpse of half his body. His throat bobbed as he sat down on the sofa. Once he changed into his pajamas, Shen Jintai came out and sat down opposite to Yan Qiuchi.

Shen Jintai didnât speak, and they sat in silence. Sure enough, Yan Qiuchi was embarrassed. He touched his knee and stood up.

âAre you leaving?â Shen Jintai asked.

Yan Qiuchi said: âYou torture me.â

The two of them hadnât seen each other for a long time. Shen Jintai was breathless as he pursed his lips and said: âHow do I torture you?â

Yan Qiuchi has been staying in the hotel for several days, but he hasnât even come to visit him once! Doesnât he know about all the little thoughts he had all this time!

Yan Qiuchi smiled, lowered his head, and walked towards the door. Shen Jintai followed after him. When he reached the door, he grabbed the handle and turned back to look at Shen Jintai, staring directly at him. The two pair of eyes remained locked on each other as Yan Qiuchi opened the door.

Yan Qiuchi: âGood night.â

Shen Jintai said âNnâ as he shut the door after him. As soon as it closed, Yan Qiuchi pushed it open again. Shen Jintai saw that his chest was heaving, and his eyes were fluctuating.

âI havenât seen you for so long because Iâm trying to avoid you,â Yan Qiuchi said: âBecause I know that youâre not ready to be with me yet. Before you promise to date me, I shouldnât do anything to you⦠butâ¦â

Yan Qiuchiâs voice trembled, as if he couldnât restrain the impulses in his body: âWhat Iâm about to say, you may think Iâm like⦠I havenât slept well for several days. Can you⦠let me hug you? I really canât stand it anymore.â

Since he hugged and kissed Shen Jintai, his skin hunger and thirst have erupted uncontrollably.

The author has something to sayï¼ï»¿

When he first entered the door, he was such a gentleman with a bright smile on his face, but secretly⦠I didnât expect him to be such a Koike!

But I still want to say to Xiao Jin, satisfy him!

Kinky Thoughts: The final showdown between the two presidents.