After a long silence, Yu Zexiao seemed to remember something, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly asked, "He, he’s not really your ex-boyfriend?"
"No," Jian Anning shook her head, her expression particularly open. How could he be her ex-boyfriend? Their relationship was never clearly defined— at most, they were only good friends!
"Really not?" Yu Zexiao was somewhat incredulous, recalling what he had witnessed just now in Lu Jiayuan’s dressing room, the way he looked at Jian Anning. That was definitely not hatred but rather... a more complex emotion, such as remorse and admiration.
"Absolutely not! I swear to God!" Jian Anning immediately sat up straight.
Yu Zexiao’s tightly furrowed brows finally began to relax bit by bit. Jian Anning breathed a sigh of relief and slowly relaxed her tense shoulders. Just as she was about to persuade him to join the recording, Yu Zexiao suddenly said something in a low voice.
"He’s not your first man, is he?"
Jian Anning, as if she hadn’t heard clearly, looked up at him in a daze, "What did you say?"
Yu Zexiao’s pupils were dark as ink, his expression extremely serious, "I’m asking if Lu Jiayuan was your first man."
"Yu Zexiao!" Jian Anning was truly angry this time! Who did he think he was? He was just her artist, at most he was like a boss! He wanted her services, OK, no problem—she would do her job. He was temperamental and demanding, and had just now whimsically refused to join the recording, so she softened her approach to persuade him. But just because she usually seemed to comply with him obediently did not mean he could take her for granted, thinking he was some almighty God and she was just a soft persimmon ready for the squeezing!
What right did he have to ask her such a question? What was he to her anyway? They had only spent one night together, and she stayed by his side only because of work necessities—did he seriously think he was something special!
She came from the open and free Canada, not Northern Goryeo where she grew up under an authoritarian regime! Although the countries of Europe and America valued freedom and democracy, they placed even greater emphasis on an individual’s independence!
If they were boyfriend and girlfriend, it would be a different matter. But now, they were nothing, and she had no obligation to answer such a personal question!
However, the angrier she became, and the less she spoke, the more Yu Zexiao would think—perhaps it was true!
Indeed, she had been so cordial towards him before, answering whatever he asked. Why was it that, when this question was raised, she reacted like a cat whose fur had been rubbed the wrong way, refusing to utter a single word!
Seeing her stand up in anger, ready to leave, Yu Zexiao instead took a step forward, wrapped his strong arms tightly around her waist, and pulled her back to him! Jian Anning was not about to give in. She immediately exerted all her strength, reaching out to scratch him and aiming her foot to kick him! At the same time, she twisted and fought with all her might, clenched her teeth, and stood her ground resolutely!
Seeing her , Yu Zexiao also became extremely angry. He promptly used his physical advantage to forcefully push her onto the sofa! Then, before she could sit up, he pressed down on her fiercely!
The more Yu Zexiao did this, the less Jian Anning was willing to compromise! The two struggled and wrestled aggressively on the couch.
A woman’s strength is ultimately no match for a man’s. Moreover, with Yu Zexiao on top, Jian Anning was pinned down and couldn’t muster any force.
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