There's Plenty of Time Ahead, So Don't Panic

[New novel Beauty's Allure is ongoing. Next up: The Heir's Concubine Escapes]

Middle school

Word is that Xiao Se, the Ninth Middle School heartthrob, has a thing for Ning Xia, the new transfer student.

His rowdy friends: "What's the deal? Is she your girlfriend?"

Xiao Se: "She's the younger sister of my dad's future wife."

Friend A: "Wow, that's a complicated relationship."

Friend B: "What will A Se have to call her?"

Friend C: "Auntie. Call her Auntie."

Xiao Se really wants to swear.

College

Word is that Xiao Se, a sophomore, and Ning Xia, a freshman, are pretty flirtatious with each other.

Onlookers: "Se, do you have a thing for..."

Xiao Se: "If I ever like her, I'll be a dog."

A few days later, Xiao Se goes up to Ning Xia. "Woof, woof! Honey, how does my bark sound?"

The workplace

Word is that Xiao Se, the chairman, has his eye on Ning Xia, the company's new concept artist.

Everyone imagines the domineering CEO using his power to tempt and coerce a new employee into submission.

What actually happens...

Xiao Se: "Honey, look at me."

Ning Xia: "I'm drawing. I don't have time."

Xiao Se: "I'll pose as your nude model. I promise I won't wear a single thing. How about it?"

Ning Xia: ...

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