Supremely Talented Tyrant

"How can you say that about me? I've just helped you remove a malignancy, which counts as a major accomplishment, right? You're not offering a reward, which is fine, but to talk about me like that, you do know it's hurting my feelings, don't you?"

Hao Jian's face was full of grievance as he raised a finger, gently pointing it at Shu Ya's forehead:

"You've hurt me and just laughed it off. You're really mean..."

Shu Ya broke out in a cold sweat!

"Alright, then tell me, what reward do you want?" Shu Ya coldly sneered, wondering what audacious request Hao Jian would dare to make as ugly people sure play long games.

"This... Hehehe. Actually, I've thought about it a long time ago; I'm just afraid you wouldn't agree."

Hao Jian chuckled foolishly, appearing somewhat sleazy as his eyes roamed indecently across Shu Ya's body, evidently thinking of something not suitable for children.

"Oh? You want to sleep with me?"

Shu Ya instantly understood the implication in Hao Jian's words and asked with a calm expression.

Had it been before, seeing Hao Jian like this would have definitely enraged her, but now that she had figured out what he was really like, she was no longer that angry.

If Hao Jian himself wasn't embarrassed, why should she be?

"How can you say that? Do I look like someone who seeks rewards for small deeds?"

Hao Jian looked very agitated, as though he had just received a profound insult.

Shu Ya was shocked. Could it be she had misunderstood him?

"Then tell me what reward you want, go on." Shu Ya was now intrigued. If Hao Jian wasn't harboring perverted thoughts, then what did he want?

Hao Jian glanced at Shu Ya shyly: "Would you... come with me to the little woods?"

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Shu Ya was silent for about three to five seconds before slamming the table:

"In the end, you still want to sleep with me?"

"Look at you, how could your thoughts be so dirty! Who says that going into the woods means we've got to do 'that'? We could chat about life there, speak freely, wouldn't that be good too?" Hao Jian's face was as thick as a city wall, still wearing a grin.

"If it's just to exchange life experiences, then why go to the woods?"

Shu Ya was sweating profusely, not believing a word of Hao Jian's nonsense. If he really just wanted to talk, any place would do. Why did it need to be the woods?

"We don't have to go to the woods; we could also go to a hotel. There's a newly opened love hotel near our place. I've heard it's really nice; first-time visitors get free vibrators and massage sticks. Let's check it out?"

Hao Jian's eyes shone brightly, full of anticipation as he looked at Shu Ya.

"Hao Jian! Can you not be so sleazy!"

Shu Ya was exasperated; she thought she could remain calm, but reality proved to her that she was still too naive.

No matter how much she tried to stay composed, this jerk always knew how to provoke her.

"Even such a small request you won't entertain. And I've been so helpful to you," Hao Jian muttered, deliberately making a noise of disdain.

Shu Ya was flushed with embarrassment: "You call this a small request? You want to have... that sort of relationship with me!"

"Impossible, I'm not that kind of person. If you don't believe me, try going into the woods with me!" Hao Jian spoke earnestly.

"I don't want to."

Shu Ya didn't even need to think before she shook her head in refusal!

She felt that she couldn't use her own innocence to test whether Hao Jian had any integrity because that was really a vexing matter.

"Hmm, since you're not falling for it," Hao Jian said with an annoyed curl of his lip.

"Haven't you been getting along famously with Yuan Shanshan lately? You even stood up for her today. She must be utterly touched right now, right? Why don't you ask her if she wants to go into the woods with you?" Shu Ya mocked, feeling inexplicably stifled at the thought of Yuan Shanshan.

Hao Jian squinted at Shu Ya, "Are you jealous?"

"Ha, what a joke, me, jealous? Our relationship is nothing more than a transaction! Whatever you want to do is your business, I'm not going to be jealous over someone as unscrupulous as you, I don't even like you!" Shu Ya said disdainfully, making a very contemptuous face.

"You're jealous!" Hao Jian insisted this time.

"Ha, ha..."

"Her and I are just friends, and we've been so close lately because we designed a ring together," Hao Jian explained, smiling.

His smile implied that Shu Ya's haughty demeanor was quite amusing.

How had Hao Jian found out? Generally speaking, if Shu Ya truly didn't care about his relationship with Yuan Shanshan, she wouldn't even have bothered to ask!

But now, she deliberately made that disdainful expression toward him, which seemed a bit off.

"There's no need to explain it to me. I'm not at all interested in what's going on between you two," Shu Ya huffed, though her expression improved slightly.

Pretending not to hear, Hao Jian still asked with a mischievous grin, "You've seen the design for that ring, right? How do you feel about it? It must be pretty good, huh?"

"Using motherhood as the selling point is indeed quite innovative. It's going to be Fanzhuo's main focus for the next issue," Shu Ya decisively stated.

That's just the kind of person she was; although she didn't particularly like Yuan Shanshan, she kept business separate from personal feelings.

Moreover, Yuan Shanshan's idea was excellent, and the ring she designed was elegant and majestic, fitting the theme of motherhood perfectly. Shu Ya had a feeling that Yuan Shanshan's ring would be a big hit.

"If Yuan Shanshan knew how you rated her, she would definitely be delighted, especially since you're her idol, and she is striving to reach your level," Hao Jian said with a laugh.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Hao Jian also smiled, happy for Yuan Shanshan that her ring could become a highlight.

Shu Ya gave a small smile, her expression subdued, as she handed the design portfolio over to Hao Jian:

"Have her design a matching men's ring too. There's one for mothers, how can fathers be left out?"

"Why not add grandfathers, grandmothers, maternal grandfathers, maternal grandmothers, aunts, and uncles too? Why don't we create a family set series?" Hao Jian suggested with a beaming smile.

Shu Ya's expression darkened as she retorted:

"At Shu Ya Group, we only focus on premium products, crafting the most luxurious jewelry at the top tier. Do you think it's like cheap street vendor goods? All in one set?"

It was precisely because each piece was unique that it was so precious, much like love itself.

If they were mass-produced, available to everyone, then the jewelry would lose its inherent meaning, and so would the significance of that motherly love ring.

"Alright, then I'll go find Yuan Shanshan now. Oh, and I won't be coming back tonight, you can drive back by yourself," Hao Jian suddenly said.

"Why aren't you coming back?" Shu Ya asked, her gaze wary as she watched Hao Jian.

"Why even ask? Obviously, I'm taking Yuan Shanshan into the woods," he exclaimed.

Crash.

A heap of files was thrown by Shu Ya, but Hao Jian had already opened the door and left.