Liu Zhizhong heard this and thought, perhaps it was also a way to improve his relationship with Xiang Wenxin?
He nodded, "Alright, then I'll make a fool of myself in front of Miss Xiang."
"You just want to hear the gossip about her and me, don't you?"
Xiang Wenxin's face was full of cunning amusement, and her words were a sticky, sweet challenge!
Liu Zhizhong feigned surprise, "You say that... it does seem to make some sense."
"Tsk~~~ you worrywart, you're just concerned about her, huh..."
She shook her head playfully, with a look of disdain, and continued to drive properly.
Ah, this Southern beauty sure had a sense of humor, and Liu Zhizhong secretly took a liking to her.
Before long, they arrived at a coffee shop opposite the Nautical Museum, quite a high-end place.
Xiang Wenxin booked a private room, facing the sea and the museum, saying it would be convenient for him to gaze at his crush, in case she really came, right?
Liu Zhizhong could only respond with a wry smile; whatever she liked to say was fine by him.
Xiang Wenxin ordered coffee but told the front desk to bring all the tools for grinding and brewing coffee beans to the room, as her friend wanted to grind and brew by hand.
The staff naturally complied with her request.
Such an attractive couple, clearly with taste and most likely very wealthy, they ordered the top-tier civet coffee!
Soon, the two of them settled down in the cool private room, and all the coffee-making tools were delivered.
At that moment, Xiang Wenxin took out a delicate lady's cigarette from her wide purse, lit it elegantly, and took a puff. It was a captivating gesture.
Her petite red lips and the wisp of smoke made her anime heroine's face come alive, just like a bad girl from the comics.
A youthful beauty with ample curves, even her smoking had a certain charm.
Liu Zhizhong's eyes lit up as he watched; he busied himself with making coffee while teasing, "Miss Xiang smokes too?"
"Is that so strange?" Xiang Wenxin smiled nonchalantly, taking another skillful puff, the smoke smelling pleasantly of mint.
Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Normal, normal. Your smoking pose is quite attractive; you look like a seasoned smoker."
"Heh, I'm not that addicted. You smoke? Want one?"
Liu Zhizhong, out of politeness, had actually never smoked in her presence.
"Thank you, Miss Xiang, but I have my own cigarettes. You can try mine as well, they are sure to be unforgettable."
Liu Zhizhong rinsed the coffee beans and glanced at his pocket.
He was eyeballing his cigarettes, but Xiang Wenxin slapped the table, her face turning red in anger, "You pervert! If it weren't for Feng Jianren, I'd castrate you!"
Liu Zhizhong was taken aback, watching her innocently indignant reaction, yet he found it amusing.
He quickly realized his gaffe, looked down at his pocket while wiping his hand on a towel, and truly took out a cigarette.
"Miss Xiang, I was talking about these cigarettes!"
Xiang Wenxin's face turned even redder, a blushing color spreading to her neck.
So cute and shy, it was truly stimulating.
She glanced at Liu Zhizhong's plain pack of cigarettes, gave him a contemptuous look, and coldly said, "I don't like those cheap cigarettes! Stick to your own! And hurry up with grinding the coffee, get on with the brewing!"
Liu Zhizhong chuckled and put the cigarette aside, not touching it for now.
After his bustling preparation, he began brewing the coffee.
His adept, professional manner had Xiang Wenxin nodding in approval, "Hmm, not bad indeed; Feng Jianren has trained you well."
Liu Zhizhong smiled lightly, no longer surprised.
After all, they were frenemies; he had to get used to it.
He set the flame for brewing coffee to the lowest, to increase the richness at the last stage.
Then, he lit a cigarette, smiled, and said, "Actually, Director Feng is kind of my confidante, Miss Xiang misunderstood."
Having said that, he exhaled a puff of smoke comfortably and sat down on a nearby sofa, convenient for watching the color of the coffee brew.
Xiang Wenxin, sitting diagonally across, caught the scent of his smoke and her eyes brightened immensely. She swiftly extinguished her own cigarette and leaned closer.
The sight of her ample, enticing cleavage barely confined by her low-cut top quivered slightly, "Oh my! Liu Zhizhong, what kind of cigarette is this? It smells amazing—so smooth, so pure…"
Saying this, she closed her eyes, savoring the moment.
Liu Zhizhong's special brand of cigarettes, paired with the rich aroma of the yet unfinished top-tier coffee, mixed in the air of the room, created a truly intoxicating scent.
Seeing her enjoying the aroma, Liu Zhizhong wanted to kiss her sweet mouth and caress her fine curves.
Of course, he felt great too, especially smoking his cigarette!
He smiled, about to speak when Xiang Wenxin opened her alluring eyes, her face flushed with a timid charm.
The Southern beauty shyly rubbed her dainty hands, "Um... could I try one of your cigarettes?"
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Liu Zhizhong was filled with glee, thinking, so she's now tempted by my tantalizing tobacco?