Chapter 63: The Alluring Countess

  The woman in front of me is mature and charming, like a ripe red peach that can be squeezed to release juice.

  The country of Arlie held a banquet, but it was more like a ball.

  It's precisely because of this that so many people dance with great interest.

  Among all the women, the woman in front stood out from the crowd, overshadowing everyone else's colors. She wore a low-cut purple long dress, with golden hair tied up, looking noble and elegant. The long dress only covered half of her chest, revealing delicate collarbones and a prominent bust. As the woman's body swayed gently, a patch of white skin was exposed, emitting an alluring aura that seemed to entice people.

  The woman smiled and looked at Li Zhen with an unbridled gaze.

  She even lightly licked her blood-red lips, as if she had found prey.

  "General Li, this is Madame Gulina. Her husband was a count of the Empire, unfortunately he died young and has been gone for many years. The Countess still misses him dearly, that's why she traveled across the ocean to China to take her mind off things."

  Li Zhen raised an eyebrow, did the woman in front of him seem like someone who was nostalgic for her deceased husband?

  This woman is obviously dissatisfied with her desires.

  The lady, seeing that Li Zhen did not respond, guessed that he didn't understand English and turned to Aliguori, saying hastily: "Consul, tell him I want to dance with the young general. He is so robust and majestic, looking very brave."

  Li Zhen muttered under his breath, thinking to himself that this British woman was really straightforward.

  Foreign girl, you're really open-minded.

  Ariya smiled slyly at Li Zhen, a subtle smile playing on his lips. He knew that Li Zhen was fluent in English and didn't need translation. Especially since the woman in front of him wasn't arranged by him, yet she was performing such a scene, which thrilled Ariya. There's a Chinese saying "heroes can't pass through the beauty barrier", Li Zhen encountering Gulina was undoubtedly a test, but Ariya felt a little disappointed in his heart.

  The mature woman in front of him was not his.

  Li Zhen's eyes rolled, and he stretched out his right hand in front of Gulina, smiling and saying: "Madam, it would be my honor to dance with you, may I?" Li Zhen's English was fluent and standard, even exuding a sense of nobility.

  "Oh, God!"

  Gulina covered her small mouth with her hand, looking very surprised.

  Gulina's eyes sparkled as she stretched out her slender hand to grasp Li Zhen's arm, and giggled: "I adore Shanghai so much, it's truly a magical place. I've met many Qing officials, all of whom are dull and unrefined, and can't even understand English, let alone speak it properly. Some people only know how to speak broken English. Your English is so standard, it's unbelievable."

  When speaking, Gulina's body slightly leaned in.

  At this moment, the full and soft chest leaned against Li Zhen's arm, a soft and slippery feeling seeped into his heart, making Li Zhen's mind waver. Especially Guliina's subtle teasing was even more charming, making Li Zhen want to stretch out his hand and grab her chest hard before he could stop.

  This saucy woman!

  Li Zhen muttered to himself in his heart, but he became interested.

  Li Zhen and Guliina walked hand in hand to the center of the hall. Guliina's full bosom was already tightly pressed against Li Zhen's arm, gently swaying back and forth. She breathed softly, asking in a low voice: "General, can you dance?"

  "Will, of course will!" Li Zhen said in his heart.

  However, Li Zhen's eyes rolled over and he shook his head, saying: "Madam, although I can speak English, I don't know how to dance. Moreover, as a military man, my movements are rough and unrefined, how could I possibly master such elegant moves like yours?"

  In fact, Li Zhen can dance, and is extremely skilled at it.

  "Cough! Cough!"

  Gulina smiled and stroked Li Zhen's chest, saying in a soft voice: "General, I just like rough men."

  The two of them hadn't even started dancing yet, but they seemed to be already flirting with each other.

  Ma Hui saw it and asked: "A Li Guo, was Madam Guliina arranged by you?"

  A Li Guo shook his head and said, "No, it was Gulina's own wish."

  A Li Guo looked at Guli Na leaning against Li Zhen, secretly scolding Guli Na, but still shooting out a jealous look in his eyes. If only Guli Na's target of seduction was him, how great it would be, unfortunately he was too old, with a lump of fat on his body, especially the protruding belly that looked like he was pregnant, which couldn't enter Guli Na's eyes. The only thing that made A Li Guo feel lucky was that Li Zhen seemed to have some feelings for her, once Li Zhen fell into it, it would be perfect.

  Ma Hui smiled and said: "No matter whether it's arranged or not, as long as Madame Guliina can hold down Li Zhen, that's enough."

  Ai Tang also nodded and said: "I agree with Ma Hui's view!"

  After a pause, Ai Tang looked at Ali Guo again and said: "Old friend, Madame Gulina is the flower of the British Empire, unparalleled in beauty. You should persuade him to serve the empire and then conquer Li Zhen. In this way, we also indirectly achieved our goal."

  "Let's see how things go!"

  Three people sat beside each other, with expectation in their eyes, also jealousy and regret.

  "In the center of the hall, Li Zhen said: 'Madam, this is my first time dancing, you'd better be careful.'"

  Gulina said: "General, I am single now, you should call me Miss." Without waiting for Li Zhen to speak, Gulina released her right hand that was holding onto Li Zhen's arm and grabbed his left hand, saying: "General, stretch out your left hand and put it around my waist."

  "Want to hug waist? This is easy."

  Li Zhen stretched out his hand and directly wrapped it around Gulina's waist.

  However, Li Zhen pretended not to understand and exerted a great deal of force. With this move, he pulled Gulina into his arms, causing her delicate body to be pressed against his. In an instant, Gulina's proud chest was pressed against Li Zhen's chest, and her charming face was facing him directly. As Li Zhen breathed in and out, his warm breath landed on Gulina's face, making her feel a slight tickle, yet also a bit numb and comfortable.

  A wild masculine aura emanated from Li Zhen's body, making Guliina's body feel numb.

  Gulina murmured and her eyes seemed a bit dazed.

  Gulina's husband had passed away many years ago, but she remained single. Although she appeared alluring, she was chaste and self-disciplined, not allowing anyone to take advantage of her. Now, suddenly being held by Li Zhen, Gulina was like a small grass in spring that suddenly came back to life, her heart beating rapidly. Gulina's neck slightly arched back, her proud chest had become semi-circular, and an alluring flush appeared on her face, this faint flush quickly spreading, causing her fair neck and cheeks to be adorned with a red glow, extremely charming.

  Two people stood close together, and the people around them started laughing.

  Ali Guo, Ai Tang and Ma Hui were also full of smiles, thinking that Li Zhen had lost face.

  Li Zhen remained unmoved and said calmly: "Gulina, was I right or wrong? What should I do next?"

  "Right, right, wrong!"

  Gulina's mouth didn't match her heart, and her dazed eyes quickly recovered. She said: "Dear General, your hand should be a little looser, a little softer, not too stiff. There should also be some distance between us, that's the way it is." Gulina's chest was still leaning against Li Zhen's chest, feeling his strong and powerful physique, and Gulina's heart was even more itchy, her body seemed to have been emotionally moved.

  Li Zhen did as he was told, his movements standard and flawless, deserving of perfection.

  Gulina was even more delighted to see Li Zhen so clever, feeling that the Chinese general in front of her was really different.

  "Miss Guli?a, what's next?" Li Zhenxiang asked with a smile.

  Gulina taught Li Zhen hand in hand, and Li Zhen learned very quickly. Li Zhen's outstanding performance brought a hint of joy to Gulina's heart, and the two cooperated seamlessly, leaving onlookers in awe.

  At this moment, even Ali Guo, Ai Tang and Ma Hui all exclaimed one after another.

  This Chinese general is truly exceptional!

  PS: This is the first of three updates; let's keep asking for flowers and collections, it won't work if we don't ask.