Chapter 19 Senior Sister, Let Me Give You a Massage

Su Hanyan was startled awake. Opening her eyes, she found herself curled up in Gu Xiangnan’s arms, and her cheeks instantly flushed red.

Seeing her exhausted appearance, Gu Xiangnan felt a pang of sympathy and said, “Senior Sister, have you been too tired lately? You only fainted a few days ago.”

“Mm, the psychological pressure has been heavy recently; I haven’t rested well.” Su Hanyan slipped out of his embrace, smoothing the hair by her ear to conceal her embarrassment.

Gu Xiangnan suggested, “Senior Sister, let me give you a massage.”

He gently straightened her up and began to knead her back.

Under Gu Xiangnan’s hands, Su Hanyan’s tense body gradually relaxed, and her fatigue vanished. An indescribable comfort began to flow through her.

“Mm~”

A tingling sensation swept over her, making Su Hanyan’s body tremble slightly, her breathing growing heavier. Gu Xiangnan glanced at her and noticed her cheeks flushing, her breath growing hot and feverish. A faint fragrance wafted from her, stirring Gu Xiangnan’s heart with restless thoughts.

Su Hanyan gazed at him, her eyes seductive and misty.

In the next moment, she hooked her arms around his neck and pressed her lips to his.

Gu Xiangnan shuddered, marveling at how soft her lips were. The kiss was light, like a dragonfly skimming water, fleeting and gentle.

He swept Su Hanyan onto his lap, bracing her back with one hand, interlacing his fingers with hers. It was his first time, inexperienced and unsure how to proceed. He recalled snippets from videos he’d seen, adjusting his angle again and again, lowering his head, teasing but not quite kissing, leaving her heart fluttering wildly, nearly suffocating with anticipation.

A blush bloomed on Su Hanyan’s fair cheeks.

She gazed at Gu Xiangnan, her eyes veiled in mist. “Xiaonan, did Master ever tell you that all seven of your senior sisters are meant to help you advance your cultivation?” she asked softly.

Gu Xiangnan looked into her eyes and nodded lightly.

Su Hanyan’s ears flushed crimson. “Xiaonan, shall we… begin sooner rather than later?”

Her words instantly ignited Gu Xiangnan.

He wrapped his arms tightly around Su Hanyan, kissing her passionately. As they were lost in this fervent embrace, a sudden ringing interrupted them.

Gu Xiangnan was reluctant to let her go, but Su Hanyan fumbled for her phone, adjusting her posture to glance at the screen before answering.

“President Su, have you arrived?” Wang Jinquan’s voice came through.

Gu Xiangnan had to release her, punching the car seat in frustration.

Su Hanyan quickly steadied her breathing and replied, “I’ll be there soon, just wait for five—” Sitting astride Gu Xiangnan’s lap, she felt something unusual even through their clothes. She changed her answer, “Give me fifteen minutes.”

After hanging up, Su Hanyan pecked Gu Xiangnan lightly on the lips, then got off his lap and sat beside him. “Calm yourself; we’ll head up soon.”

She deftly pulled out her makeup bag and touched up her lipstick, smudged from the kisses.

On the second floor of Huayue Grand Hotel,

When the two of them entered the private dining room, Wang Jinquan was sitting alone at the table, sipping tea. The moment he saw Gu Xiangnan, a trace of panic and discomfort flickered in his eyes. He hadn’t expected Su Hanyan to bring Gu Xiangnan along.

But Wang Jinquan was a seasoned player; he quickly adjusted his expression, offering a warm smile as he stood to greet them. “Please, have a seat.”

Su Hanyan chose a seat farther away, Gu Xiangnan sitting beside her.

Su Hanyan noticed Wang Jinquan’s unease and teased, “Mr. Wang, you seem a little nervous.”

“Not at all, not at all. I just didn’t expect Mr. Gu to join us,” Wang Jinquan forced a smile.

Gu Xiangnan crossed his arms, leaning back in his chair, regarding Wang Jinquan with a scrutinizing gaze and a warning note in his voice. “I’m here to see which fool dares to have wicked designs on my senior sister.”

Wang Jinquan’s heart tightened at his words.

He hurriedly extended his bandaged hand for Gu Xiangnan to see. “Mr. Gu, look at all my injuries. Do I look like someone who could do anything bad?”

Gu Xiangnan cast him a cold glance and said nothing more.

Su Hanyan got straight to the point. “Mr. Wang, let’s cut to the chase. You want to buy herbs from me?”

With his one good hand, Wang Jinquan shakily took out a sheet of paper and handed it to Su Hanyan. “President Su, this is the procurement list. Please take a look.”

Su Hanyan examined it carefully and immediately spotted something suspicious.

Among the herbs to be purchased, Ophiopogon, Astragalus, Ginseng—all possessed strong anti-radiation properties.

Meanwhile, Dandelion, Lobelia, and similar medicines could clear toxic substances from the blood in the early stages of radiation exposure and delay cellular deterioration.

The list clearly favored anti-radiation and anti-cancer Chinese medicines.

Could he already be developing an anti-cancer drug formula?

Gu Xiangnan noticed Su Hanyan deep in thought, took the list for a glance, and also recognized the issue.

Su Hanyan asked calmly, “What are your acquisition standards?”

Wang Jinquan replied, “Impurity content must not exceed one per thousand.”

Su Hanyan frowned. “According to our national pharmacopeia, impurity content below three percent is considered qualified. Why such a harsh requirement?”

Wang Jinquan was momentarily stunned. He was merely following Suzuki Yanjiro’s instructions and had no idea why. He stammered, “Well… it’s just the requirement. Our technicians demand it.”

“Mr. Wang, you look awfully nervous. Is there something you’re hiding?” Su Hanyan mocked.

Wang Jinquan panicked and hastily fabricated a plausible reason. “Our company is collaborating with a major foreign pharmaceutical giant. They demand extremely high purity for the raw materials. You don’t have to worry about the details—just sell the herbs to me as I specify. Money is no issue; I can pay double the price.”

Double the price for such quality seemed reasonable.

Su Hanyan considered the deal and inquired, “Mr. Wang, any other requirements?”

“I insist on purchasing the herbs with roots intact. That’s non-negotiable.”

This demand made both Su Hanyan and Gu Xiangnan uneasy.

They exchanged a glance.

Gu Xiangnan immediately rose, strode over to Wang Jinquan, and slapped him across the face.

Wang Jinquan fell to the floor, clutching his bruised cheek and protesting loudly, “President Su, we’re conducting legitimate business—why resort to violence?”

Some guests heard the commotion and gathered at the door to watch.

Su Hanyan coldly interrogated, “Wang Jinquan, tell me—who are you partnering with? Why do you want to buy these herbs from me?”

“President Su, I swear—I’m just working with a foreign company to develop anti-cancer drugs.”

Su Hanyan slammed the table, furious. “You’re lying! You won’t cry until you see the coffin. Xiaonan, hit him hard for me.”