Starforce Warriors

Chapter 294: Exposed

"You're quite thorough, aren't you?" Li Xiaofei took the proposal and said, "Alright, I’ll review it and get back to you."

However, he was thinking of just approving it without much thought. These trivial matters weren’t worth wasting his time on. But Hu Yuer immediately saw through his thoughts.

"President Li, I must seriously remind you again that the early stages of building the school are extremely important. It is my hope to develop Cloudy Sky Youth Academy into the top school in Liuhe Base City, and perhaps even a leading institution in the entire Northwest region. Since you hired me, I expect you to fully support my work," Hu Yuer said sternly.

Support your work?

Li Xiaofei was growing a little impatient. If a man had said something like this to him, Li Xiaofei would have already knocked him out. But Hu Yuer was a cold and elegant beauty.

"Alright then, let’s go to my office," Li Xiaofei reluctantly agreed.

He called Little Aunt to explain the situation before leading Hu Yuer into his office at the headquarters of Cloudy Sky Gang. He opened the electronic file and started skimming it. As he read through it, he had to admit, Hu Yuer’s proposal was quite well done.

The part Yang Cheng had hesitated over involved a huge budget increase for purchasing the latest light core technology, cultivation support facilities, and site construction. The amount Hu Yuer proposed was five times higher than the previous budget.

After reading through the proposal, Li Xiaofei didn’t hesitate for a moment and approved it right away. Education was a long-term investment. If they could truly build a top-tier school in the slums, it would be a monumental achievement that would benefit both the present and future generations. When it came to spending money on this, Li Xiaofei didn’t feel the least bit regretful.

Hu Yuer stayed highly professional as she began explaining the proposal in detail, section by section.

"It’s a bit hot," she said, wiping the sweat from her forehead. Her plump, fair cheeks were slightly flushed.

She took off her blazer as she spoke. The white fitted blouse, black skirt, black stockings, and high heels accentuated the headmistress’s perfect figure. The top two buttons of her blouse were undone, revealing a glimpse of her soft, pale skin just above the neckline.

Hu Yuer's figure was undeniably striking, with curves that were especially pronounced in her chest, waist, and hips. They resembled the dramatic proportions often seen in Western women. Yet, she had the high, cold features of an Eastern face and long, slender legs.

Altogether, this gave her a remarkable natural allure, making her one of the most striking women Li Xiaofei had encountered since arriving in this era. As she leaned forward slightly while discussing her proposal, Li Xiaofei's gaze unintentionally followed, and he could almost see through her black undergarments to the red tips peeking out from the soft curves.

He quickly leaned back, pulling his chair away in what could only be called a tactical retreat.

"Principal Hu, I agree with everything you've said. You're the expert, and I’ve always followed the principle that professionals should handle professional matters. Outsiders shouldn’t dictate to insiders. Also..."

At this point, Li Xiaofei slowly said, "You were just a bit exposed." n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Hu Yuer let out a soft, "Ah!"

The sound alone almost knocked Li Xiaofei off balance. An indescribable allure filled the room, thickening the air with an undeniable sense of intimacy. She quickly composed herself, standing upright and covering her chest with her hands.

"I'm sorry," she apologized, hurriedly putting her blazer back on.

When she snapped out of her work-focused mindset, she suddenly realized how inappropriate it was to be alone with a man in the middle of the night.

"I'm sorry for taking up your time," Hu Yuer added hastily. "I'll report back another day."

She quickly turned and rushed out of the office.

Li Xiaofei sat back in his swivel chair, lightly inhaling the lingering fragrance in the air, still somewhat dazed by her exclamation. It was only after a long while that a faint smile crept onto his face. He stood up and walked out of the office.

The night sky was clear, and the moon was full and bright. Li Xiaofei couldn’t help but think of Tan Qingying, a smile forming instinctively at the corners of his mouth.

"Ah, I don’t know what's going on, but I feel like I can’t control my thoughts. My mind is filled with nothing but...," he trailed off, shaking his head.

Just then, he noticed something in the distance. Outside the Cloudy Sky Gang headquarters, Hu Yuer was walking alone down the street. She carried a briefcase and wore a white fur coat, her solitary figure bathed in the moonlight as she made her way home.

Li Xiaofei frowned.

It’s already so late.

A moment later.

Beep beep beep.

The sound of a motorcycle horn echoed.

Li Xiaofei pulled up beside her on a modified bike. "It's late. Heading home alone? Let me give you a ride," he offered.

"Ah, no, no need," Hu Yuer was startled at first, but when she realized it was Li Xiaofei, she exhaled in relief. "I can get home by myself."

"With your income, buying a car shouldn’t be a problem, right?" Li Xiaofei asked.

Hu Yuer clutched the collar of her coat tightly to keep the cold wind out and replied, "I’ve told you, I’m really short on money... very short."

Li Xiaofei tossed her a spare helmet. "Well then, hop on. I’ll take you home."

After a moment’s hesitation, Hu Yuer walked over and got on the bike. The modified bike had a slightly forward-leaning seat, so as she sat on the back, her body instinctively leaned forward. This caused her chest to press firmly against Li Xiaofei’s back. Because of how prominent it was, the sensation was unmistakable.

Li Xiaofei took a deep breath and asked, "Where’s your home?"

Hu Yuer gave him an address. Li Xiaofei happened to know it, since it was near the Starry Sky Hotel. The roar of the motorcycle sliced through the quiet night. The road was a bit bumpy.

As a result, Hu Yuer's body swayed slightly the entire ride. Eventually, her upper body pressed firmly against Li Xiaofei’s back, and with the acceleration and braking of the motorcycle, she kept bumping into him. She had no choice but to wrap her arms tightly around his waist.

This forced them even closer as they felt the warmth of each other’s bodies.

Screech!

Half an hour later, the bike skidded to a sharp stop.

"We’re here," Li Xiaofei said.

Hu Yuer quickly jumped off the bike and muttered a quick "thank you" before turning to leave.

"Hey!" Li Xiaofei called out loudly.

Hu Yuer turned around cautiously.

"My helmet," Li Xiaofei reminded her.

"Oh," Hu Yuer responded, hurriedly taking off the helmet and practically fleeing as she handed it back.

Li Xiaofei shut off the engine and propped up the bike. He lit a cigarette and took a few relaxed drags, exhaling the smoke comfortably. Then, out of nowhere, he started to chuckle.

“Damn, sly fox,” Li Xiaofei muttered under his breath.

He hadn't expected that the Yinji Moon Fox could even shapeshift into a human form. Now, she had managed to infiltrate the base city.

Li Xiaofei was curious.

What exactly is this fox plotting by sneaking in?

She seemed to be specifically targeting him. At the same time, he didn’t mind playing along with this sly fox for a bit. Li Xiaofei was growing more intrigued by the hidden truth behind the star beasts' assault on the city.

Finishing his cigarette, he hopped back on his bike and started to ride off. Just as he turned the bike around and reached a nearby road, he suddenly sensed something. When he glanced at the entrance of the Starry Sky Hotel, he noticed a familiar figure stepping out.

"Hm?"

What is this person doing at the Starry Sky Hotel?