After Sharing Senses with the Paranoid CEO, the Infamous Starlet was Forced into Pampering Chapter 11

Chapter 11: A Stunning Specimen

“President Li, um… given your status, if you’re anxious, you could actually go in and have a look.” Assistant Qin Yu whispered a reminder, as if he had seen right through the expression on Li Yanzhou’s face.

“Look at what?”

Li Yanzhou withdrew his gaze displeased, wondering if his behavior was truly that obvious.

“I’m just here to relax after being tired from work. Who said I was here to see that little starlet?”

A four-hour flight, having someone secure a spot in advance, worrying about Xia Mu’s injuries, even dragging Dr. Ren along… fine, he was just here to relax.

The assistant was at a loss for words. Sitting on a beach chair to the side, he pulled out his phone to ask Dr. Ren where he had gone to play.

He had just typed a few words when a dull thud sounded beside him; the coconut in Li Yanzhou’s hand had fallen.

Li Yanzhou’s deep eyes were fixed intently on Xia Mu, who had just emerged. Because it was a temporary tent-style fitting room, the opening was somewhat low. Xia Mu supported the top with his hand, bending over as he walked barefoot onto the sand.

The sun, already dipping toward the west, hung over the ocean, pouring out a fierce orange-red glow that outlined Xia Mu’s perfect form into a profound silhouette.

Xia Mu was a bit shy and hadn’t taken off the white shirt on his upper body. He had only unbuttoned it, and as the sea breeze blew, the hem of the shirt gently kissed his tight waist and abdomen, making him look even more alluring.

“Pre—President Li, your eye for talent is simply too sharp.” The assistant was so excited he began to stutter slightly. “This new product line from EK will definitely be in short supply.”

“Does that even need to be said?”

Li Yanzhou’s gaze didn’t shift away from Xia Mu’s body for a single second. He even felt a trace of regret; he should have confined him to a bed. This version of Xia Mu should be for his eyes only.

Li Yanzhou forcibly suppressed this impulse. Because of the sudden surge of heat, the name Xia Mu below his abdomen also began to burn.

Li Yanzhou lightly traced the area with his hand. In truth, Xia Mu didn’t have anything to be shy about; the beach was full of people wearing only underwear, and he was no exception.

Fortunately, the position where Xia Mu’s name appeared was quite low, nearly overlapping with his Apollo’s belt. His underwear could completely conceal those two characters.

While Li Yanzhou and the assistant were talking, several gasps of surprise erupted on the beach nearby. The creative director for the shoot, Hong Jie, watched Xia Mu emerge and couldn’t help but cover her mouth in shock:

“Xia Mu, to be honest with you, the models we’ve worked with in the past were all the muscular type. When you were suddenly swapped in, I wasn’t very optimistic. Now, I have to admire the boss’s vision; you are simply perfect for this.”

“The boss?” Xia Mu asked in confusion.

“Yes, the boss personally specified that you must be the one to shoot this season’s new arrivals… Tsk, tsk, this lighting, this physique, it’s just perfect.”

The director stood behind the photographer, unable to stop her exclamations of praise.

Xia Mu was certain he didn’t know the boss of EK. Why would he specify him for the shoot? Was it really like his manager said, because of the photos on the trending searches? Or was it that he wanted to sleep with him after the shoot was over?

Xia Mu felt a bit apprehensive, but the lens was already pointed at him. His professional standards forced him to temporarily discard these thoughts and throw himself entirely into the shoot.

“Eyes to the right, let the left side of the shirt slide down naturally… Yes, show the collarbone, the shoulder, tilt your chin up slightly, okay.”

“Turn to the side, head down, hands touching the waistband of the underwear, good, next one.”

“Pull the waistband back with your hand to show the elasticity… Not bad, not bad at all. Switch to the next pair, keep the shirt on for now, we’re going into the shallows.”

After taking so many photos, Xia Mu wasn’t as shy as he was at the start. Moreover, the clothing of most people on the beach was similar to his, so he relaxed a bit more.

The molten-gold sunset hung on the horizon. In the afterglow, every inch of Xia Mu’s skin was plated with a golden edge. Although he wasn’t as heavily muscled as someone who worked out year-round, his lines were smooth, without a single trace of excess fat on his body.

The photography assistant splashed some water onto Xia Mu’s body. Droplets rolled down from his shoulders, sliding past his firm waistline and continuing down the smooth lines of his legs.

The soaked, dark-gray briefs tightly hugged Xia Mu’s perky, rounded buttocks. In the shadows of the wet fabric, his perfect silhouette and full tension were emphasized even more.

Li Yanzhou’s gaze involuntarily slid over the two cherry-red points on his chest, gradually descending to the area below his navel, then to the curves pushed up by his buttocks, and finally to his straight, slender legs. Li Yanzhou’s Adam’s apple rolled up and down, and only one phrase surfaced in his mind:

[A Stunning Specimen]

At this moment, Xia Mu stood casually and languidly in the shallow water. The shirt on his body had long been discarded, leaving him in nothing but the white, black-trimmed underwear that was soaked through by the sea, outlining his sexy form.

The sunset was just right, the small waves gently washing over Xia Mu’s ankles. The golden light reflected off the damp sand, locking the camera’s focus firmly onto Xia Mu.

Sexiness, uninhibitedness, and the sunset’s afterglow blended together naturally.

The photographer held his breath, rapidly pressing the shutter to freeze the perfect moment where Xia Mu was sculpted by both the sea and the light.

“Okay! Xia Mu can rest now. Today’s shoot is over, thank you for your hard work.” The smile on the director’s face was impossible to suppress.

When she received the notice for Xia Mu to come for the shoot, the director knew nothing about him. She couldn’t find any experience of him working as a print model at all and originally thought she would have to teach him everything. As it turned out, with just a few simple words from her, Xia Mu actually knew exactly what effect she wanted.

Most importantly, Xia Mu was exceptionally cooperative. He changed into so many pairs without a single complaint or hint of diva behavior, making him very comfortable to work with. The entire shoot was completed in less than an hour.

This was a pleasant surprise for the project director. Once she returned to the corporate headquarters, she would see how the posters turned out. If they were good, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to invite Xia Mu to be the spokesperson for a certain series.

Hearing the director’s words, Xia Mu finally let out a sigh of relief. Looking at her expression, it should be fine, right?

Although the temperature in Sanya wasn’t low, after being soaked in seawater for so long, Xia Mu couldn’t help but sneeze.

Just now, for the sake of the shoot’s effect, Xia Mu had walked to a point where the water reached his calves. He turned, wanting to return to the shore, when a massive wave suddenly struck from behind. Caught off guard, Xia Mu was instantly knocked down.

Because Xia Mu was not far from the shore, Li Yanzhou’s attention had been entirely on his alluring body, causing him to overlook the danger. He simply hadn’t considered that Xia Mu would be in peril.

When he saw that Xia Mu didn’t climb back up immediately, Li Yanzhou’s heart violently seized. He sprinted forward while roaring at the assistant:

“Go call the lifeguards! It’s a rip current!”

As he ran toward Xia Mu, the shared senses became clearer and clearer. Li Yanzhou felt seawater constantly pouring into his own ears and nose, and a force swept through his body, leaving him almost unable to use his strength.

Xia Mu couldn’t swim!

The thought nearly caused Li Yanzhou’s heart to stop. The name on his abdomen was exceptionally hot, making him even more panicked.

He had heard the elders in his family say that if one’s destined soulmate passed away, the name on the body would suddenly turn scalding and then disappear completely.

Although Li Yanzhou loathed Xia Mu, he had never thought of letting the name on his body vanish in such a manner.