CHAPTER 1257: CHAPTER 246: COURTING DEATH, HIDDEN DEPTHS

"Obviously, she seduced me first... Boohoo, I’m so wronged... I want to go home and find my mom..."

Assessing the vast difference in power, the Little Earth Dog let out a brave bark and walked away dejectedly.

Ling Danxiao patted her back, saying softly, "I’ve chased the dog away, don’t be afraid, I will protect you." At this moment, a strong desire to protect arose in him; being afraid of even a little dog, she was truly pitiful...

The beauty quickly pushed him away, stepping back and lowering her head. From his angle, he could see her reddened earlobe, thinking to himself that she was indeed a pure-hearted woman. In his excellent experience, this woman was definitely a virgin... With this thought, his heart grew even more eager.

"Are you afraid of dogs?" Ling Danxiao asked curiously, as knowing one’s enemy and oneself guarantees victory.

The woman was a bit shy, softly responded, "Mm": "I was bitten by a dog when I was young, and since then, I’ve been afraid whenever I see a dog..." Her voice was not as clear and steady as it was at first meeting, instead mixed with a touch of tremor, clearly frightened, stirring compassion in Ling Danxiao’s heart.

"Don’t worry, as long as I’m around, I won’t let any dog scare you." Such a sincere confession, he didn’t believe this woman wouldn’t realize it.

She was a little stunned, then swiftly raised her eyes to glance at him, and that clear yet naive gaze softened Ling Danxiao’s heart completely. Instinctively, he wanted to pat her shoulder, but the woman reacted quickly and stepped back.

Ling Danxiao’s outstretched hand was left awkwardly suspended in mid-air.

"Thank you, sir, but I have something to do, so I must leave." With that, she tried to walk past Ling Danxiao and leave.

Suddenly, Ling Danxiao spoke, "Can you tell me your name now?"

The woman paused, then smiled and said, "A woman’s name and age shouldn’t be easily disclosed to strangers." With these words, she gave a playful smile and walked gracefully away.

Ling Danxiao’s soul was swayed once again by the woman’s every move and smile.

Xiao Zisu’s eyes flashed a hint of a smile, the art of seduction and retreat: leaving a profound first impression on him, stirring his compassion the second time, and by the third time... she’d successfully capture this man.

Her mother was a prostitute, skilled in understanding how to capture a man’s heart. Even when she was pregnant, her mother’s schemes ensured they lived comfortably ever after. Her mother advised, to make a man fall for you, first make him interested, for love is the most elusive thing—you have to keep him yearning, thinking constantly of you. Always remember, never rush to bed with a man. Men have a common flaw; things too easily obtained are rarely cherished, and the same goes for women.

She always remembered this very clearly.

A gentle smile tugged at her lips as her steps became lighter. She wanted to break free from the Xiao Family. Although Ling Danxiao was flirtatious, his family was impressive and matched the Xiao Family well, with a stable status. A flirtatious man is easier to control; as long as she grips his weak point, she can get whatever she wants effortlessly.

She’s been immersed in the entertainment industry for a long time, despite the rampant rumors of being kept as a mistress, but with Xiao Baokang’s protection, she still retained her virginity. This was her asset. Although her status was awkward and avoided by rich families, as long as she firmly captured a man’s heart, what did she have to fear?

Her strongest support had fallen, and if she didn’t plan for herself, who else would? If she stayed in the Xiao Family, she wouldn’t gain anything good. The Xiao Family’s mother and daughters were not to be trifled with, and once they reacted, would she still have good days?

With this in mind, she had just entered the hall when she was bumped by another woman. She quickly steadied herself and stood properly, lowering her head: "Sorry..."

"Are you walking without eyes? Crashing randomly into people, damaging my dress—can you afford it?" A haughty voice suddenly sounded, mixed with a piercing tone, making one very uncomfortable.

Xiao Zisu slightly raised her brows, seeing in front of her a delicately dressed young girl, like a refined doll, her expression exuding arrogance from a life of luxury, currently looking at her with disdain.

With a barely perceptible frown, this woman was difficult to deal with, she intended to quell the matter: "It’s my fault, I apologize to you..." Xiao Zisu lowered her stance significantly, enduring what others couldn’t, knowing one day she would make these women never dare look at her like this again.

"Apologize? Heh, does this lady need your apology? Oh, you’re that TV actress, what’s your name, Xiao Zisu, right? Since when did a slutty Actor get to come to this kind of occasion? Gatekeeper, how are you doing your job? Letting someone like this in? Don’t you want to keep working?"