News Headline: "Ice-cold tycoon Shang Chi spotted swimming with leggy model—rumors of celibacy crushed!"
Photo: Shang Chi, emerging from a rooftop pool—white towel, black trunks, hair wet, face half-hidden.
Broad shoulders, long legs, chiseled torso—thighs powerful.
By the pool: a woman in a short pink dress, back to the camera—long curls, silhouette elegant, sexy.
Zoomed: side profile—stunning.
Insiders knew: "Shang Mou" = Shang Chi.
Jiang Zhi recognized the photo—last night's business event.
Her lips thinned, fingers white—holding the contract.
Quickly, she composed herself—pushed the phone back to Lin Yanyan, whispering, "Don't corrupt the newbie."
Lin Yanyan, dismissive, looked around—then saw Xu Jiarou behind Jiang Zhi, innocent, pure.
Lin Yanyan: Can't say dirty jokes—embarrassed.
"Hi, little friend."
Xu Jiarou waved, "Talk—pretend I'm not here."
Lin Yanyan, awkward, turned to Jiang Zhi. "Who is she? Where'd you find such a pure one?"
Jiang Zhi: "Office—explain later."
Back in the office, Jiang Zhi told Lin Yanyan about the contract.
Lin Yanyan cheered, "Congrats—escape Jiang Qinian's fake nice guy!"
Lin Yanyan: blunt, not deep-thinking—only happy for her.
Jiang Zhi smiled, reviewing Xu Jiarou's file—she sat quietly, listening.
Lin Yanyan: Need to test Xu Jiarou—no info on her true character yet. But partying's safe…
"Let's celebrate—three of us, bar!"
Jiang Zhi: "..."
Lin Yanyan, sitting on the desk, pulled Jiang Zhi's chin. "No excuses—you refused once, can't again."
Jiang Zhi: "Xu Jiarou's 'pure innocent'Character setting —bars ruin that. Don't corrupt her."
Lin Yanyan left, dejectedly. "Fine—party alone."
Jiang Zhi, needing to talk to Xu Jiarou, waved. "Don't drink too much."
Lin Yanyan exited, making an "OK" sign—reappeared, peeking.
"Zhi Zhi—go with me next time? I'll get you a model like Shang Chi—revenge!"
Jiang Zhi: Endless pestering—agreed to "next time."
Shang Chi's scandal—marriage on the rocks. Before having his child, she couldn't tolerate his cheating.
Need to talk to him.
Xu Jiarou's file: orphan, raised by brother—bodyguard for the Song family. Discovered by Tianheng for her looks.
Jiang Zhi: "Jiarou—any talents? Sing? Dance? Act?"
Xu Jiarou: "Martial arts—brother taught self-defense."
Jiang Zhi: "Not enough."
No art school degree—only beauty. Need a "hook" to stand out.
Jiang Zhi, action-driven, took her to the dance studio—one day, worse than square dancers.
Next day, tried other skills—no luck.
That night, after parting, she hesitated—texted Shang Chi:
First draft: "Business event tonight?" → Too accusatory—recalled.
Second draft: "Free tonight?"