I am not just a tycoon-Chapter 539 - 355 Blooming Roses_2
Chapter 539: Chapter 355 Blooming Roses_2
Some things are set in stone from birth and cannot be changed.
Moreover, having lived a privileged life for over twenty years, she had been happier than most people and really shouldn’t complain too much.
She scanned the bathroom, a spacious area adorned with luxury. Sitting in the bathtub, she could open her eyes to a view of the night scenery outside the window.
There used to be such a bathroom in her family’s villa, but ever since her father’s incident, she had to live in an apartment with her mother.
There was no bathtub there, and the space was cramped. Even taking a shower didn’t allow her to fully stretch out.
Gently slapping the warm water with her hand, Luo Bingying felt somewhat dazed. It had been a long time since she had enjoyed such a comfortable bath.
This Bulgari suite cost 20,000 per night. Her mother now gave her a monthly living allowance of 3,000; she would have to save for seven months without spending on anything to afford just one night here. She could only enjoy such luxuries when accompanied by Shen Yuan or Weiwei.
The initial adjustment had been quite significant when her father first encountered trouble.
They say it’s easy to shift from frugality to luxury, but hard to revert back. She had lived a life of privilege for twenty years, and it seemed like she lost everything overnight.
No more villa, no Mercedes, no chauffeured rides, no maids, no pocket money…
With no other choice, as time passed, she could only slowly accept it.
At first, besides the difference in lifestyle, she didn’t feel much. But recent events had left her with a deep sense of helplessness.
She had lost more than just wealth.
For instance, her mother could set her up on a date with a stranger just to sell off those yoga studios, not even caring about the man’s character, talking about marriage right after they met.
Or at family gatherings or weddings, where she used to see nothing but happy faces and hear flattery, she now faced the cold reality of human relationships and harsh words.
“Phew!”
Luo Bingying let out a heavy sigh, her gaze out the window filled with complexity.
If things kept going like this, she could gradually cope, but today’s events had changed all because of one person.
Without him, she couldn’t afford a hotel suite costing over 20,000 per night, ride in a luxury car with a driver, or regain the respect of those people.
Most importantly, could she accept it all slipping through her fingers again?
From having to losing, she had experienced it once. Could she accept going through it again?
Moreover, it seemed like Shen Yuan did have feelings for her.
After soaking a while longer, Luo Bingying stood up from the bathtub, the water cascading down her tall, fair body.
She gently dried herself off with a towel, looked at the robe and pajamas hanging up, and after hesitating, she chose the robe.
…
The white robe wrapped around her body, revealing a snowy neckline and a stretch of slender calves.
Her face flushed, she dared not linger in the living room with Shen Yuan, hurriedly walking barefoot into the bedroom.
Zhou Peiwei felt relieved seeing Luo Bingying enter. Fortunately, she had just finished cleaning the mess under her skirt.
However, seeing Luo Bingying wearing a bathrobe, she couldn’t help but ask, “Bingying, didn’t you bring pajamas?”
Luo Bingying raised the pajamas in her hand, “I accidentally got them wet.”
“Alright, it’s a pity I only have one set, otherwise I would lend you one. I’ll go take a bath then.”
Zhou Peiwei then picked up a pink pajama and headed to the bathroom.
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Luo Bingying sighed in relief; in fact, she had deliberately wet the pajamas so she could wear the robe openly.
She stepped out of the bedroom and heard the sound of water filling the tub; Peiwei must be preparing for her bath.
Meanwhile, Shen Yuan was sprawled on the sofa, sipping wine from a stemmed glass, his gaze lost in the city lights outside.
Hesitant at first, Luo Bingying finally bit her lip and approached him.
“Shen Yuan.”
She leaned on the back of the sofa, calling out to him softly.
Shen Yuan looked up at her, noticing her hair up in a bun from the bath, revealing her transparent earlobes and slender neck.
But what caught him off guard was her attire, the bathrobe, and her unusually shy expression.
“Come sit,”
Shen Yuan shifted, patting the space next to him on the sofa.
Luo Bingying walked over, holding her robe as she sat down.
When her buttocks touched the sofa, Shen Yuan felt the amazing curve her waist and hips created, and she was also barefoot, one of the pairs he had greatly admired.
Both of her and her friend’s legs were well-shaped, smooth and fair, with just the right amount of flesh on the calves, making them look just right.
“Why aren’t you wearing pajamas or slippers?”
Shen Yuan looked at her beautiful legs as he spoke.
“The pajamas got wet, and the slippers… well, it doesn’t matter if I wear them or not.”
Luo Bingying fidgeted with the wisps of hair on her forehead, her eyes dodging.
“Alright, then what did you want from me?”
“I just wanted to say thank you.”
Luo Bingying looked seriously at Shen Yuan, “Thank you for picking me up today and for speaking up for me.”
“Don’t mention it, let’s skip this formal stuff.”
Shen Yuan teasingly pulled at her bathrobe, revealing a glimpse of her thigh’s whiteness, which Luo Bingying hurriedly covered.
“Shen Yuan, don’t do that.”
Luo Bingying’s heart raced, feeling the air heat up around her, suddenly regretting having come here as her body instinctively shifted to the side.
Shen Yuan found it amusing, “What’s the big deal? Just looking at the legs.”
