"Oh my, come on, are you kidding me? You think you can look down on me? Do you know that saying a man is not good is a blatant provocation?"
Liang Yanyun chuckled, "Of course I know, men are simple creatures."
Zhang Yang laughed in exasperation, "Alright, alright, today I’ll show you what a real man is."
The next second, Zhang Yang took off his shirt, revealing his toned muscles.
His perfect body made Liang Yanyun’s eyes light up, even though it wasn’t the first time she saw it, it was still quite pleasing to the eye.
"Mmm, this little appetizer is not bad, quite interesting."
As she spoke, Liang Yanyun reached out and poked Zhang Yang’s pecs with her finger.
As the saying goes, it’s impolite not to return a favor, so Zhang Yang also reached out and poked the soft area in front of Liang Yanyun.
"I’m really... impressed by you, you never let yourself suffer a loss," Liang Yanyun said in disbelief.
"No wonder last night, that pair of twin sisters fell victim to your clutches."
Zhang Yang chuckled coldly, "That’s still better than being a peeping Tom like you."
Soon, the two began another round of challenges, and eventually, they even started playing drinking games.
The atmosphere in the room gradually heated up, and Liang Yanyun felt hot all over, taking off her white shirt to reveal the little tank top underneath.
Unexpectedly, underneath the tank top, she was braless, and those two small protrusions were particularly noticeable.
At this point, even Liang Yanyun began to feel dizzy.
But her mind was still clear, in contrast to Zhang Yang, who seemed a bit out of it.
With slurred speech, Zhang Yang pointed at Liang Yanyun and said, "You have the figure, the looks, and you’re exceptionally smart, with an off-the-charts IQ. Why do you have this emotional barrier? What are you blocking? If you have the nerve, say it."
"Did something traumatic happen to you as a child? Were you abandoned by a jerk? Tell me, I’ll help you clean him up right now."
After an inner struggle, Liang Yanyun finally spoke up, offered by the courage of alcohol.
"I’ve never been bullied by a jerk; before I met you, no one in this world could bully me."
Zhang Yang immediately laughed at her words, "I bullied you? When did I bully you? Even when you were lying naked in front of me, I didn’t do anything to you."
"Just be happy secretly. You have no idea how hard it was for me to hold back."
Liang Yanyun’s lips curled up. She finally heard the truth from Zhang Yang’s mouth.
"Who’s asking you to hold back? You wouldn’t even take what’s right in front of you. I think you’ve got a problem with your brain, not just your heart."
Zhang Yang was immediately displeased, "Don’t be fooled by all the women around me; I do have principles."
"Besides, having a problem with my brain is still better than your emotional barrier. But since you haven’t been hurt by a jerk, what’s the matter with you?"
Although Zhang Yang was truly drunk, he did not forget to address Liang Yanyun’s issue.
"Because I can see the motives of those approaching me. I used to believe there were no real emotions between men and women, just lust at first sight."
"Why should I let those men touch me, get me, own me? They are not worthy."
Zhang Yang pointed at Liang Yanyun, then at himself.
Then, with a proud expression, he said, "So you think I’m worthy of you? Oh, my deadly charm."
Liang Yanyun chuckled and confidently said, "You’re not worthy either; it’s just that you piqued my curiosity."
"Oh, come on, your taste is pretty bad," Zhang Yang said unpleasantly, while reaching out to poke the two small protrusions on Liang Yanyun’s chest.
Liang Yanyun gave a light hum, and her body’s reaction was honest; the electrifying, tingling sensation made her uncontrollably let out a sound.
But she didn’t resist, and Liang Yanyun admitted, "You’re right, Zhang Yang. I don’t have that kind of love for you. I’m simply curious, simply not annoyed."
"At the same time, I want to experience being a woman. It’s rare to meet a man who intrigues me and doesn’t annoy me, so that’s why you caught my attention."
Zhang Yang slapped his hand in regret and said, "You should have said that earlier. Look at all the things you did before, teasing me while trampling all over my dignity."
Listening to this, Liang Yanyun was speechless. It really proved the saying, honesty is the ultimate weapon.
At this point, Zhang Yang, in a daze, excitedly said, "I get it, I know the root of your problem."
Liang Yanyun looked at Zhang Yang with surprise, "What do you mean?"
"You’re just too proud. This is something we both share, just like when I turned you down."
Even though Zhang Yang’s words were somewhat jumbled, Liang Yanyun understood.
Previously, Liang Yanyun’s refusal to have relationships was like Zhang Yang’s refusal to engage with her.
It was their inherent pride, their strong self-esteem, that made them act this way.
Thus, Liang Yanyun acknowledged Zhang Yang’s diagnosis, and the subsequent problem seemed simple.
"So how will you treat it?" Liang Yanyun asked.
Honestly, this problem wasn’t something that needed treatment anyway. Before meeting Zhang Yang, Liang Yanyun never thought she would like anyone.
But now, Liang Yanyun thinks differently, at least she should have the right to like someone and not reject it.
Zhang Yang was indeed confused for a moment—how exactly should he treat it?
Seeing Zhang Yang’s troubled, contemplative expression, Liang Yanyun felt a bit disappointed.
No matter how skilled Zhang Yang was, he couldn’t cure her kind of problem.
Her pride and self-esteem were innately given, cultivated through a privileged upbringing and consistently excellent achievements.
Throughout her life, anything Liang Yanyun wanted to do, she achieved without fail. For someone so intelligent, making money was a piece of cake.
Projects she wanted to tackle were never out of reach.
Today, few people know that the best hacker in Dragon Country is Liang Yanyun.
Liang Yanyun didn’t think Zhang Yang could quickly break the pride and self-esteem she accumulated over the years.
"Forget it. Today’s drinking has been fun enough, regardless of treatment. I won’t hold out hope."
With that, Liang Yanyun was about to get up and leave. Even though she was quite cheerful from the drinking earlier, she felt some disappointment and loss because Zhang Yang hadn’t thought of a way to treat her.
She wanted to find a quiet place, but as she stood up, she suddenly stumbled over a bottle and instinctively exclaimed before falling.
Zhang Yang, quick as a flash, tried to catch Liang Yanyun, but due to his impaired state and the awkward position, he failed and Liang Yanyun’s rear hit the ground.
"Ouch, that hurts." Liang Yanyun winced in pain.
At this moment, Zhang Yang suddenly excitedly exclaimed, "I’ve got it, I know how to break your pride and self-esteem."