How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

Lin Jiayun didn't mind He Jing dragging her into a comparison; instead, she nodded in approval and said, "Did you see how Gu Heng treated them tonight?"

Before He Jing could answer, Lin Jiayun spoke again, "Even if you didn't see it, it's not important. Let me tell you what Gu Heng said to me in the car just now.

He said as long as I maintain my current status, he can assure that for the rest of your life, you will live a life envied by other women. Even when I am old and no longer of value, he is still willing to provide for me. He even said he would transfer the Hang City property and that Bentley Flying Spur into my name in the next few days."

As she spoke, a hint of excitement crept into Lin Jiayun's eyes.

He Jing, who had been listening quietly, couldn't help but feel envious, yet she remained silent...

Lin Jiayun caught the envious look on He Jing's face and continued, "I'm telling you this not to show off, but to make a point.

That is, Gu Heng has countless options. If he so desires, countless women will try everything to get into Gu Heng's arms. Why would Gu Heng choose me? Why would he hint at you?

Is it because we are better than those women?

Actually, no.

The main reason is that Gu Heng is nostalgic, or perhaps, because we have a quality that those women lack, and that quality is called 'relationship.'

It's because we got on good terms with Gu Heng from the very beginning, so he's willing to offer us better terms. Without that initial relationship, the same disdain those internet celebrities faced tonight would fall upon us, and we might not even have the chance to enter that kind of setting."

Isn't Lin Jiayun a very clever woman?

Her series of analyses were indeed correct.

Because it was for these reasons that Gu Heng showed them special favoritism, somewhat like "comrades in adversity." After all, at the very beginning, he had met them, and their relationships had become more intimate.

Although He Jing might not be as clever as Lin Jiayun, she wasn't stupid either. With just a simple hint from Lin Jiayun, she probably also understood the situation and nodded before asking, "And then what?"

"And then?

How long do you think Gu Heng will maintain this kind of attitude?

Although Gu Heng is more nostalgic than some men, he is still a man, and the nature of most men is to desire novelty and tire of the old.

Your current standoffishness won't make Gu Heng think you're noble; it will only wear down his patience. By the time you've nearly exhausted his patience, even if you take the initiative, it is possible that Gu Heng won't accept you anymore, and if he does, it definitely won't be like it is now.

I won't say anything more, we've known each other for nearly two years. Despite our conflicts, you should know my character. I wouldn't harm you.

I've already created an opportunity for you tonight. If you're willing, go take a bath. I have a few sets of lingerie here. You can pick one and wear it, then later go to Gu Heng's room.

If you're unwilling, I'm in no position to force you, but I will never create any more opportunities for you in the future.

Actually, if you choose not to go with Gu Heng, I can understand. Although you'll be envied by countless people, you will have lost the right to be loved. If you wish to find someone who will love you wholeheartedly for a lifetime, then treat this evening's conversation as if I never spoke."

After saying all this, Lin Jiayun closed her mouth and sat down to play with her phone.

He Jing, however, was still immersed in Lin Jiayun's words and struggled to pull herself away...

He Jing understood everything Lin Jiayun had said.

It wasn't that she was being standoffish or trying to elevate her price; it was simply that the education she received from childhood made it hard for her to make such a decision...

But thinking of all her years of effort, being only sufficient to afford an ordinary house in Hang City, while Lin Jiayun could own an entire mansion and a Bentley worth millions, He Jing finally steeled her heart and stood up.

In modern society, losing the right to be loved is not necessarily a terrifying thing.

After all, even if she sticks to her principles, she might not meet someone who truly loves her. There's no guarantee that a man without money wouldn't become a scoundrel. Some men, though poor, can be more frivolous than the wealthy.

Rather than clinging to so-called correct values and being beaten down by society, why not take a shortcut...

After all, she had known Gu Heng for over two years and understood him fairly well.

Even if Gu Heng didn't love her, he wouldn't just play and run like other scoundrels.

She knew well, having lived for many years, that a lack of love isn't scary, but a life where you strive lifetime with no end in sight is the real horror...

With that thought, He Jing no longer hesitated and walked straight into the bathroom of the second bedroom.

Sitting off to the side, Lin Jiayun's eyes caught a glimpse of He Jing walking into the bathroom, her lips curving into a faint smile, even a touch of pride evident. If she had lived in ancient times, even if she wasn't the Empress, she certainly would've been the mistress of a wealthy household!

Hadn't she arranged Gu Heng's harem with crystal clarity?

It wasn't until the bathroom door closed that Lin Jiayun stood up, opened a cupboard, and took out several sets of sexy cosplay attire, carefully picking out one for He Jing while muttering softly to herself, "Really letting her off cheap, these are all high-end custom pieces. I haven't even worn them myself, yet you get to wear them first..."

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...

Half an hour later.

Gu Heng, who had already finished soaking in the tub, lay on the large bed in the master bedroom, wearing only a pair of boxer shorts, looking down as he played with his phone...

Suddenly...

There was a knock on the door.

Gu Heng was a bit puzzled...

Someone knocking before entering? That wasn't Lin Jiayun's style at all. The very first time, she had boldly taken the initiative, and all their intimate moments afterward she'd been very proactive. He vividly remembered her flirtatiousness in the car just a while ago, and now suddenly she was being demure?

However, Gu Heng didn't think too much of it and simply called out, "Come in."

As the sound of Gu Heng's voice faded, the handle of the door turned and a small crack appeared, but no one entered...

"Hmm?"

Even someone as slow on the uptake as Gu Heng knew something was amiss, so he turned off his phone's screen and just watched the doorway.
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Finally...

After nearly a minute, the door was slowly pushed open, and He Jing's figure entered Gu Heng's vision, causing his eyes to widen...

There stood He Jing, dressed in a pure black silk nightgown, her cascading hair still dotted with droplets of water that would, upon touching the silk lingerie, quickly become teasing as they slipped inside the fabric, drawing the onlooker's gaze to follow eagerly into the interior...

As everyone knows, silk nightgowns have two advantages...

One is breathability...

Which makes sleeping in them very comfortable...

The other is the translucency...

Which can greatly spice up a couple's love life, bringing back vitality even to long-term spouses!

Gu Heng didn't really know the difference between high-end and ordinary lingerie...

But one glance told him that what He Jing was wearing was certainly a meticulously designed high-end piece...

Why?

The reason was simple...

Because Gu Heng could clearly tell that He Jing wasn't wearing anything underneath that nightgown...

But!

No matter how intently Gu Heng stared, he couldn't make out the scenery hidden within, barely discerning a few outlines...

This design, which partially concealed and partially revealed, was definitely one of the most exciting for a man, perhaps even more stimulating than outright openness...

But ordinary nightgowns, though they may have such designs, never achieve this level because Gu Heng had seen all sorts of sexy lingerie in domestic markets; either too conservative or too revealing, none had ever struck such a perfect balance, truly embodying the poetic essence of "a pipa being half-concealed"...

He Jing, under Gu Heng's intense gaze, didn't know where to put her hands, her arms, calves, and face turning pink with shyness...

The courage she had gathered was slowly dissipating under his stare, and even her body began to feel weak...