"I lost my virginity to him in junior high, but I never expected that after he got what he wanted, it wasn't long before he dumped me and started dating another girl from our class."

"After that, I became a joke in our class and it was then that a shadow formed in my heart, a shadow toward men. I was even afraid to be near men, and even though countless people pursued me in college, I never gave them a proper look."

"It was also in college that I started to develop an interest in acting, I began studying acting and got into the Film Academy, and became an actress. That's my story from then on."

After hearing this, Ling Zhenfei was very shocked, "So do you still have psychological shadows now?"

Ji Mei laughed, "What shadows? I think that shadow was just my insecurity when I was young, afraid that others would look down on me. After I became an actress and met more people, I naturally became more confident."

"Then it's time for you to consider finding another half."

Ji Mei shook her head, "I don't want to find anyone. I'm used to being alone, and although I might be very grateful for someone's concern occasionally, over time, always being cared for can become tiring."

The two drank wine, and before they knew it, they had finished three bottles. The wine was delicious, but it had a strong kick. Although Ji Mei could hold her liquor, her face had turned red like a red apple.

"Ji Mei, actually, I've been thinking about the elixir. I can give you the elixir, but I can't guarantee the amount. You can sell it in your store, but I have one condition."

Ji Mei, who was somewhat tipsy from drinking too much, suddenly perked up when she heard Ling Zhenfei mention this, almost as if she sobered up instantly.

"Whatever you ask, I will definitely agree," she said.

Ling Zhenfei said, "The price of the elixir is up to me to decide. I won't allow you to increase the price of the medicine on your own, nor the quantity of the medicine. Although it won't be a lot, I won't allow you to substitute it with inferior products or sell other products under my name, Ling Zhenfei."

Ji Mei laughed joyfully, "Of course! As a business aiming for long-term development, I couldn't possibly engage in such behavior. If I substituted inferior products it would ruin my own brand, wouldn't it?"

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "That's good. As for the price, I haven't really decided. Although my product is very precious, I don't want to sell it too expensively—it shouldn't be unaffordable."

Ji Mei nodded and said, "May I suggest a price?"

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "Go ahead," knowing Ji Mei was an expert in this area and definitely had her own insights.

"Xuantian Immortal Water, one bottle can last a long time. Chu Bingqing has already tested it and the effects are excellent. It can also replace other cosmetics. The price shouldn't be too low. I think setting it at seventeen or eighteen thousand per bottle."

"As for the Beauty Pill, this product is simply too good. Taking one every six months can maintain a youthful appearance at twenty. It's a Divine Medicine. Even if it's priced cheaply, it should not be less than twenty thousand per pill."

Hearing Ji Mei out, Ling Zhenfei felt she made some sense, but to him, the Xuantian Divine Water came too easily, and its proposed price seemed a bit steep.

"Let's do this, Xuantian Immortal Water will be fifteen thousand per bottle, and the Beauty Pill will be twenty thousand per pill. These two will be our main products, and I'll determine the prices of the other elixirs and send them to you."

Ji Mei leapt up joyfully, "Mr. Ling, I really don't know what to say. Thank you so much."

Ling Zhenfei continued, "It wouldn't feel right not to give you money as we sell the elixirs. You provide the packaging, and then I'll give you a 20% share for each pill."

Upon hearing Ling Zhenfei's offer, tears suddenly welled up in Ji Mei's eyes. A strong woman actually shedding tears left Ling Zhenfei somewhat at a loss.

Ji Mei, wiping her tears, said, "I don't even know what to say anymore, I just feel so warm inside. No wonder Chu... no wonder you have so many fans."

Ji Mei, caught up in the moment, almost mentioned Chu Bingqing, but thankfully she caught herself in time.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Don't get so excited. Is this how friends treat each other?"

Ling Zhenfei checked the time, "It's getting late, I should head back."

Ji Mei suddenly grabbed Ling Zhenfei, "Mr. Ling, where do you need to return to? My house is big enough, isn't it suitable for you to stay?"

Ling Zhenfei hesitated, "Staying at your house isn't really appropriate; if someone found out, it might be hard to explain."

Ji Mei smiled and said, "You are such a gentleman; what is there that you can't explain? Besides, we haven't finished our wine yet."

"We've had enough wine already. You shouldn't drink more, be careful not to get drunk." Ling Zhenfei tried to leave, but Ji Mei simply wouldn't allow it, so he had no choice but to continue drinking with her.

As they talked, they finally finished the last bottle of red wine. Ling Zhenfei stood up and tried to leave. Ji Mei accompanied him to the door. As Ling Zhenfei tried to open the door to leave, Ji Mei hugged him from behind.

Ling Zhenfei startled, turned around, and saw Ji Mei, her face flushed and her arms around his waist. She also looked up at Ling Zhenfei with eyes full of desire.

"Miss Ji, what's wrong?"

"Mr. Ling, don't go, I want you to stay," Ji Mei said softly in Ling Zhenfei's ear, making it tickle.

"Don't do this, Miss Ji, it wouldn't be right if people found out." Ling Zhenfei felt somewhat troubled inside.

Ji Mei said, "I have never been so captivated by a man, never felt such joy in my heart for someone. I really don't want you to leave."

Suddenly, Ji Mei turned around to face Ling Zhenfei, and as they looked at each other, Ji Mei said, "You know, I've always felt a warm longing to be close to you, and that feeling is very strong."

"You should try to control it," Ling Zhenfei looked into Ji Mei's eyes, also feeling a turmoil of emotions.

"I can't control it anymore."

"Take me back to the room," Ji Mei whispered to Ling Zhenfei, who understood and picked her up, heading towards a room. However, unfamiliar with Ji Mei's house, they inadvertently entered the study.

After an undefined amount of time, they finally stopped, the tidy study now in complete disarray.

Ling Zhenfei carried Ji Mei toward the outside, and this time made sure to ask—apparently, the bedroom was on the second floor.

"If you don't have a girlfriend, may I pursue you?" Ji Mei suddenly asked.

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback, "What are you talking about? You're a celebrity, and I'm just a simple farmer at heart; we're not from the same world."

"Forget it then. I know I'm not worthy of you. I suppose there aren't many in the world who would be suitable for you. I was just saying it anyway."

What else could Ling Zhenfei say? Seeing Ji Mei looking satisfied was enough for him.

"I think you should find a boyfriend."

Ji Mei laughed: "Maybe, unless that man is you. Otherwise, I won't look for anyone else."

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