Chapter 159: The Abandoned One

Despite her outward expression of disdain, Ji Ya’s heart was fluttering wildly. She couldn't help but wonder: if she really wore this outfit, would he be stunned by the sight?

A sensation of extreme comfort washed over her as his thick, sturdy palms glided through her hair. She couldn't help but part her red lips in a soft sigh of admiration. Hearing this, Lin Yu felt a certain part of his body stir, his Adam’s apple bobbing as a smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

"Hmph, I’ll wear it, who’s afraid of who? But we have a deal."

"If you don't place in the 'Talent Show' competition, you can consider yourself fired!"

Under the warm air of the dryer, her soft locks became smooth and sleek. Lin Yu glanced at the maid outfit, signaling for her to go change.

"Boss, time waits for no one~"

"As the saying goes, a moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold!"

Ji Ya fell silent for a moment before rising to head upstairs. As she passed by Lin Yu, she couldn't help but glare at him.

He had no sense of propriety!

"I’m going to change. You’d better behave yourself."

"Sit here and don’t you dare move!"

Once she was upstairs, Lin Yu hurried to the refrigerator, grabbed a bottle of mineral water, and returned to the sofa, using the cold water to calm his inner agitation.

In front of her bedroom mirror, Ji Ya compared the size of the outfit. She hadn't expected this maid costume to have a heart-shaped cutout at the chest! If her bust wasn't full enough to fill it out, it might lead to an accidental exposure!

A blush crept across her face.

How was she supposed to wear this? To think he would pick such a strange maid outfit for her—Lin Yu’s mind was truly filthy!

Turning around, she made an even more shocking discovery: the skirt was barely long enough to cover her backside. It was impossibly short, and she was stunned.

Did Lin Yu actually have a thing for this kind of setup?

How strange!

Still, a bet was a bet. She put it on and paced in front of the mirror, feeling an unusual chill against her lower half. It was a bizarre sensation she had never experienced before, one that left her face burning.

What shocked her even more was that the outfit fit perfectly. It was so strange—how did Lin Yu know her exact measurements? It was all so bizarre!

She clenched her small fists, a faint flush lingering on her cheeks.

When did this kid start harboring such improper intentions toward her? Could it have been from the very first time they met, when their eyes locked? Did he see the spark of surprise in her eyes and mistake it for that kind of interest?

But that had just been... astonishment at meeting a musical talent.

With such a short skirt, it would certainly be strange not to wear something underneath. After a moment of thought, Ji Ya turned her attention to the stockings lying on the floor.

...

Lin Yu sat upright on the sofa like a well-behaved student, yet he could not suppress the excitement churning within him. He had no idea what he was thinking; had he truly become a lecher beyond his own control?

Sounds came from the staircase. He turned to face the descending Ji Ya. Her makeup was heavy, alluring, and exquisite. Her face was a mask of cold, water-lily-like indifference, yet the maid outfit—with its black lace trim peeking out from the chest, contrasting with her skin—created a breathtaking sight.

Crucially, she had wisely paired it with black high heels, radiating the aura of a queen!

But the most striking feature was her legs—long, slender, and already stunning, made even more tempting by the black silk...

Lin Yu’s gaze traveled upward, lingering on the cutout design at the chest. When he bought it... why hadn't he noticed that detail?

Ji Ya met his gaze for a second before immediately looking away. What was happening? She felt incredibly nervous, her palms sweating, her breathing shallow! This didn't feel like her at all.

It was one thing for the skirt to be short, but the chest area... She raised a hand to cover it, realizing the lecherous glint in the boy's eyes!

Yet, she felt no urge to resist. Instead, she wondered: should she move her hand lower?

"How... how does it look?"

Lin Yu was completely overwhelmed by the breathtaking sight, unable to collect his thoughts for a long moment.

Ji Ya kept her head bowed, her bashful, maidenly demeanor only fueling his imagination further. The slight glimpse of her skin at her chest was enough to make his blood boil.

As a normal man, it was truly hard to refuse such a sight. Looking up, he saw the furry cat ears on her head—whether they moved automatically or were just a quirk, they were bobbing up and down, looking incredibly cute.

Coupled with the flush at the base of her ears, she couldn't have been more adorable.

"It looks... beautiful."

Lin Yu suppressed his internal excitement, struggling to piece together a simple sentence. In truth, he was thinking that "beautiful" was an understatement—she was absolutely mesmerizing!

Fortunately... he had the ice water in his hand to keep him cool; otherwise, he surely would have been burning with discomfort.

Boss, do you have any idea how captivating you are?

...

After leaving Ji Ya’s home, Lin Yu parked his car on the side of the road, his heart still unable to find peace. He felt restless and feverish, his body unable to suppress its reaction.

He gave himself two sharp slaps to finally calm down, yet he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

Why did he have to play the gentleman earlier? He could have just pushed things further, but instead, he acted as if nothing was happening, as if he were some kind of saint!

Oh, brother! You’ve really suffered today. It’s not that I didn’t want to let you take charge, it’s just that... the deep forest is dangerous, and one must tread carefully when entering!

...

Outside the CEO's office at the Ji Fei Agency, Su Xiaolin had been waiting there, only to be startled by the sound of a car horn from the street below.

Strange thoughts swirled in her mind as she checked her watch. It was one in the morning. Wait... wasn't she supposed to be waiting for the boss to return?

Where was the boss!? Damn it! She had agreed to wait for her to come back from her busy day to discuss Lin Yu’s upcoming work, but an entire day had passed.

A full day! The female CEO had spent the whole day out playing and had forgotten all about her. Did she know how she had spent this day!?

CEO Ji, where on earth did you go to mess around? When will you ever think of me... *sob*.

...

A few days passed in the blink of an eye. Lin Yu had no other work scheduled, so he spent his time slacking off at the company. Fortunately, it was paid leave, so he wasn't in much of a rush.

With the "Talent Show" about to air, a private jet was arranged once again to take the two women to the venue.

Ji Ya had no other work scheduled for the near future, so she left the trivial matters to her manager.

She wasn't just going for Lin Yu this time; it was mostly because the production team had acted in bad faith last time by bringing in a bunch of national-level performers, scaring the other contestants half to death.

Most of the acts were artists under the Ji Fei company, and the company’s reputation had nearly been ruined. As the CEO, Ji Ya naturally had to step in and show her support.

The director was perceptive; hearing that Ji Ya was arriving in person, he was already waiting at the hotel when the three of them arrived.

Ji Ya still held significant sway. The director apologized sincerely the moment they met before gathering everyone to explain the rules.