Ye Xian had pleaded earnestly for a long time, but seeing that the cold man remained indifferent, she had no choice but to pull out her last trump card. "CEO, actually, even though I mistakenly thought your swimming skills weren't good, I still wanted to bet on you winning. It's not about the money; I mainly wanted to make you happy. The reason I chose Wu Hui in the end was because I've been a bit short on cash recently..." "Where are you tight?" Bo Tingshen gazed at her. Ye Xian rubbed her index and thumb together, "Short on cash." "What about the endorsement fee and remuneration?" "It all went to..." Ye Xian reached into her damp jacket and pulled out a delicately light-colored little box. When choosing the box, she had considered that it was a pool party and made the worst-case scenario plan that it might fall into the water; thus, she picked a waterproof box, which indeed came in handy now, "a birthday gift for you, CEO." She held the gift out to him with both hands, looking at him earnestly. When Bo Tingshen saw the box, his icy gaze paused momentarily. He took it, opened it, and inside, a shimmering S-shaped Black Crystal reflected the light from the ceiling of the swimming venue, instantly bursting into a remarkably bright sparkle. Stunningly beautiful. The half-eaten Little Strawberry was carefully adorned at each seed spot with Jade, surrounding the eye-catching black S-shaped crystal in the middle, like a flawless piece of art. Anyone who knows a bit about design could see the symbolism of this brooch. Jade represents the green leaves, and S stands for him. The Little Strawberry is him, and the one who can't help but want to eat it, is him. Bo Tingshen's gaze was tightly fixed on the brooch, as if he was entranced. Ye Xian observed his reaction and, seeing his expressionless face, thought he didn't like it and quickly said, "CEO, don't think it's very plain just because the design is simple; in fact, it's intricately made from design, and the craftsmanship is also very delicate!" "Mm-hmm, I designed, picked the materials, and made it, although I also had guidance from a master. You couldn't possibly dislike it... Ah!" Before she could finish speaking, a sudden powerful force overtook her. Ye Xian was startled, and by the time she realized what had happened, she found herself once again being pinned against the swimming pool wall by Bo Tingshen. Outside the venue, Shangguan Yunli, just as he was about to leave, suddenly heard a loud splash. Tsk, typical Tingshen, always making a scene. I wonder if Ye Xian's slight frame can handle it? Wait, that's not right; he was supposed to be setting them up, but it seems like... unwittingly, he's drawn the line even closer? Ye Xian looked at him, still startled; what was this about? Even if he didn't like it, there was no need to get angry, right? Bo Tingshen held the Little Strawberry brooch in his palm, as if he was holding some rare treasure, tightly, so tightly, yet fearing he might damage it. The man looked up at the youth before him, his eyes already stripped of any coolness, replaced by deep excitement and fervor. It was as if a blazing fire was about to leap out from within. Ye Xian was somewhat dazed by his intense gaze. What did this mean? Bo Tingshen: "I like it." Ye Xian was slow on the uptake but then smiled. "You like it? That's great! Happy 27th birthday to you, CEO. May you always stay as handsome and charming, with limitless allure!" Find the newest release on noᴠelfire.net When the youth smiled, his eyes curved beautifully, his pupils shining like amber, and his slight dimples seemed to be brimming with wine, intoxicating to behold. He liked it, liked it so much, liked it almost to death. He liked it so much that he wanted to eat him up, bit by bit, making every inch of him belong to him.