Qiao Jiusheng could not stand it anymore. Just as she was about to put down the violin and the bow, someone suddenly closed in on her from behind. Fang Yusheng’s chest pressed against her back, and Qiao Jiusheng froze. She didn’t dare move. Fang Yusheng closed in on her from behind. His right hand held Qiao Jiusheng’s right hand while his left hand landed on Qiao Jiusheng’s left.

  Fortunately, his arms were long enough. If they had been short, he wouldn’t have been able to pose in such a romantic position.

  “Don’t be shy. Continue playing.” Although Fang Yusheng had a sharp tongue, his voice was gentle. Now that he had deliberately lowered his voice, it had become even more seductive.

  Qiao Jiusheng blushed and followed his movements.

  She thought that this guy was much more flirtatious than Fang Mu.

  As she compared them, she suddenly felt that not marrying Fang Mu, but instead getting married to Fang Yusheng, who was better than him, was actually a blessing!

  As Qiao Jiusheng played the violin, Qi Bufan walked into the house.

  He glanced at Qiao Jiusheng, who was still playing the violin, and a painful expression appeared on his face.

  Suddenly, Qi Bufan felt like two cold knives had been thrown at his face. He looked at Fang Yusheng in surprise and saw his young master’s beautiful green eyes were coldly staring at him. He immediately lowered his head and ran into the kitchen.

  Qi Bufan kept cursing in his heart, but he did not dare say it out loud.

  During breakfast, Qiao Jiusheng ate very happily. Fang Yusheng had to maintain his figure, so he did not eat much. Qi Bufan used to have a big appetite, but this morning, he ate vapidly.

  Seeing this, Qiao Jiusheng asked him with concern, “Bufan, are you not hungry?”


  Qi Bufan wiped his mouth and replied, “I ate too many sweets and became full.”


  He had been forced to eat his fill when he saw the couple being all sweet early in the morning.

  Qiao Jiusheng seriously reminded him, “You’re too old. Eat less sugar. If you eat too much, your teeth will rot.”


  Qi Bufan was speechless.

  “Yeah… yeah.”


  ***

  A few days before the Lantern Festival, Qiao Jiusheng was holed up at home practicing her songs with Fang Yusheng.

  On the morning of the fifteenth day of the month, Wei Xin got someone to deliver the gowns to Qiao Jiusheng. Wei Xin was really good to Qiao Jiusheng. Many of the gowns she designed were of Qiao Jiusheng’s size. Any one of them would look stunning on Qiao Jiusheng.

  This time, Wei Xin had sent Qiao Jiusheng two evening gowns. One was a black strapless fishtail gown that hugged her waist and hips. This dress was indeed beautiful, but it showed too much of her figure, revealing her long legs, arms, and collarbone. The other was a gown filled with the elegance of a Central European style. It was black at the bottom, and the top-quality silk fabric was filled with enchanting flowers.

  Qiao Jiusheng had always been flamboyant. She loved that black piece. If Fang Yusheng could not see it like before, he would’ve allowed her to wear it.

  However, he could see now. He was unable to stand others staring at Qiao Jiusheng’s arms, chest, and neck.

  Thus, he closed his eyes and said to Auntie Jin, “It’s cold today. Let Ah Sheng wear a dress that can keep her warm.”


  Aunt Jin was an old woman in her forties, so she couldn’t stand the sight of Qiao Jiusheng’s seductive dress either.

  So when she heard Young Master Fang’s words, she immediately pushed the long-sleeved Central European-style gown in front of Qiao Jiusheng. “Madam, wear this to keep yourself warm.”


  Qiao Jiusheng looked at Aunt Jin’s chubby face, which was smiling so brightly that her glasses could not be seen. After hesitating for a moment, she unwillingly changed out of her revealing dress. Although this new dress was a long-sleeved dress that was not revealing, it added a thick seductive charm to her. This charm formed a strong contrast to her plain and beautiful face, making it even more difficult for others to look away from her.