Chapter 35 Leaving behind someone who likes to have his cake and eat it too?

I didn't see Ke Yanchen and Xia Tingxue at dinner.

Since Xia Tingxue appeared, Ke Yanchen and she have been inseparable. It's as if there's a vacuum around Ke Yanchen, and Yu Wu can no longer enter, not even a small crack can reach her.

This trip to Coconut Breeze Island was incredibly boring, and the person who benefited the most was probably Ke Yanchen.

All previous efforts seemed to have been in vain.

...

That night, a cool breeze was blowing, and the waves were crashing. Everyone was having fun at an open-air tavern by the sea.

Cheng Yi seemed to have something to do; he made an international call for a long time before coming over.

Someone suggested, "How about we play Truth or Dare?" Before Yuwu could react, everyone was already sitting around a large multi-tiered table. The game involved drawing cards, with the person with the lowest card score receiving a penalty. If someone refused to answer, they could drink alcohol to offset the penalty.

The atmosphere at night was ambiguous. Yu Wu sat there quietly, and her eyes met Cheng Yi's inadvertently. His expression was indifferent, but his gaze was deep and unfathomable. If you looked at him for a little longer, you felt like you would be drawn in. His eyes were dark and unfathomable, as if he wanted to swallow her up.

Our eyes met, and there was no sound, but my heart pounded like a drum in my ears.

Whenever their eyes met, Yu Wu would deliberately look away. Even in that fleeting glimpse, his strikingly handsome features remained etched in her mind; he had eyes even narrower and colder than Ke Yanchen's.

Such people are inherently cold-hearted.

After several rounds, Ke Yanchen and Xia Tingxue arrived. Xia Tingxue didn't participate; she simply sat upright with her legs together, not saying a word, like a beautiful, emotionless doll. Her only activity was staring at Yu Wu, almost the entire time.

Ke Yanchen's arrival further fueled everyone's enthusiasm. After several rounds, the questions became increasingly daring, and Yu Wu and Zan Ya also took a few sips of wine amidst the lively atmosphere.

Zan Ya couldn't hold her liquor; after just a few sips, her face turned bright red, like a ripe apple.

Across the table, Shu Yueqiao's icy eyes occasionally glanced at Zan Ya. When Zan Ya slumped onto the table, half-asleep, Shu Yueqiao carried her back to rest.

Yu Wu glanced calmly in the direction Shu Yueqiao had left. Zan Ya had mentioned before that Shu Yueqiao was her blind date, and now it seemed there might be something going on between them.

On the field, Song Man remained enthusiastic, arguing with several other players about how to punish others; Yuan Yin, on the other hand, restrained her aura and occasionally sent flirtatious glances to Ao Ziye and Cheng Yi, who ignored her.

Zan Ya left, and Yu Wu also wanted to leave. At this moment, a new round of the game began. Ke Yanchen was listening to Xia Tingxue's words and didn't even glance at her. He casually picked up a card, which was the lowest-ranking one.

Almost instantly, the usually lazy and carefree Ao Ziye chuckled and asked, "You're quite the ladies' man. You were always seen with Yu Wu, but now you're with your ex-girlfriend again? What, do you like to have your cake and eat it too?"

Yu Wu stopped getting up and looked up at Ke Yanchen.

Ke Yanchen remained silent, his brows furrowed as he picked up his wine glass and downed it in one gulp, saying calmly, "I have my own plans."

Ao Ziye pressed, "If you absolutely have to choose one, who would you pick?"

Ke Yanchen's lips curled into a cool smile: "This is the second question."

Cheng Yi's slender fingers grabbed the scattered cards on the table and began shuffling, deliberately piling low-value cards towards Ke Yanchen. But Ke Yanchen was good at calculating, and after several rounds, he didn't lose again.

Song Man finally realized something was wrong. It turned out that these men could actually count cards. She shouted that it was unfair and demanded that each man on the field answer a question again.

Song Man jumped up and pointed at Ke Yanchen: "You go first! I'm asking you, why have you never liked me?"

At this moment, Song Man was completely unlike her usual ruthless and cunning little princess; her eyes revealed the innocent and naive nature of someone who had been pampered since childhood.

That's a brilliant question.

The atmosphere at the table instantly froze.

Ke Yanchen took a breath almost imperceptibly, lowering his eyes to play with the silver lighter. "Manman, there are some things that are beyond my control."

Song Man's eyes gleamed, but she pursed her lips tightly to suppress her anger, then raised an eyebrow and stubbornly said, "It's because you have no taste!"

"Hmm." Ke Yanchen pulled Song Man down to sit. "It's my fault for being blind."

Finally, it was Cheng Yi's turn.

As soon as the previous person finished speaking, Ke Yanchen immediately asked, "Does Young Master Cheng like Yu Zi?"

The harmonious atmosphere in the room instantly froze, and the people at the table rolled their eyes.

Yuwu also raised her eyelashes to look at him.

With a glimmer of hope, she was also eager to know the answer.

He didn't answer, but lowered his head and silently drank.

Ke Yanchen chuckled and clinked glasses with Cheng Yi.

Yu Wu felt a complex mix of emotions, including a faint, indescribable disappointment.

......

At 11 p.m., Cheng Yi received a phone call. After listening for a while, his expression became somewhat serious, and he went to a quiet place to finish the call.

As the party gradually ended, someone suggested playing cards to continue the next round.

After a quiet night, Xia Tingxue tugged at Ke Yanchen's sleeve and whispered a few words in his ear. Then Ke Yanchen escorted Xia Tingxue to the restroom.

Yu Wu planned to return to the villa. After taking a few steps, her gaze inadvertently rose and she saw Ke Yanchen and Xia Tingxue walking side by side into the distance.

She crossed her arms, letting the sea breeze tousle her soft, long hair, the strands of hair providing a delicate, tingling sensation that spread across her cheeks and arms.

"Green tea bitch".

Song Man held a glass of wine in her hand and stood side by side with Yu Wu, her eyes fixed on Ke Yanchen and Xia Tingxue's backs with venomous intent.

Do you know why they broke up back then?

Yuwu remained silent.

"That bitch Xia Tingxue cheated on me. Just because we were in a long-distance relationship during college, she couldn't stand the loneliness and started sleeping with another man after only a month."

Yu Wu glanced at Song Man in surprise; this was something she didn't know.

Song Man continued, "Back then, I could never get my hands on her. Damn it, all she did was huddle in a man's arms for protection, and I never had a chance with her."

"You know, Ke Yanchen likes those innocent, pitiful, green tea bitches." She suddenly realized, looked Yu Wu up and down with disdain: "Now you've learned this trick too, you damn green tea."

Yu Wu smiled slowly, but did not reply.

Song Man sneered, "I'm not like you lowlifes who only know how to beg men for protection. Only despicable bitches would do that. No, you're clearly not like Xia Tingxue. Are you pretending to be someone you're not? To win Ke Yanchen's favor?"

"I don't understand what you mean," Yu Wu said with a slight smile, feigning ignorance.

Song Man rolled her eyes dramatically, deliberately brushing against Yu Wu's shoulder as she walked forward. After only a few steps, she suddenly stopped, frowned, and murmured softly, "Wait, why is Xia Tingxue here? Whose private jet is she on?"

My heart suddenly stopped.

Right, whose private jet did Xia Tingxue ride on?

......

Yu Wu's mind raced as she looked down and passed the pool in front of the villa, spotting that tall, imposing figure. The pool was dimly lit, the water shimmering, and the sound of waves lapping against the shore echoed in the distance.

She stood there, stunned for only a moment, when the man turned his head, caught sight of her, and waved to her.

Yu Wu pursed her lips and slowly walked over.

Cheng Yi said "OK" in a deep, charming voice and then hung up the phone.

"Is something the matter?" Yu Wu asked, noticing his troubled expression.

"It's about foreign companies."

"oh."

"Is the wound any better?"

"Much better."

Cheng Yi lowered his eyelids, his gaze darkening slightly as he looked at her face.

Yu Wu met his gaze, and the image of him shirtless in beach shorts inexplicably flashed through her mind—lazy, relaxed, sexy, and aloof. Even among such outstanding men, his absolute authority was undeniable.

Lost in thought, I slipped and nearly fell into the pool.

Just when Yu Wu thought she was about to be soaked to the bone, a strong arm came across and wrapped around her waist, perfectly conforming to her body's curves. With a little more force, Yu Wu was pressed against his burning embrace.

Yu Wu steadied herself, not daring to look at him, her cheeks burning uncontrollably.

Cheng Yi felt the smooth, full flesh in his arms, his thin eyelids pressed down, restraining himself. He wanted to peel off the unsightly knitted sweater and shatter the allure. His throat was itchy, his heart itched even more, and his body radiated heat continuously.

The oxygen in the air slowly tightened, and a tingling, itchy sensation surged through my heart, making my bones feel weak as if I were being electrocuted.

For some reason, Yu Wu really wanted to show herself off in front of him. Although her suitcase was filled with conservative clothes, she secretly brought a sexy black bikini.

"Wait for me, I'll be right there!" Yu Wu said, and before he could react, she ran upstairs.

Yu Wu changed into a sexy black bikini, looked at her full, rounded figure in the mirror, a perfect C cup. She took a deep breath before opening the door and going downstairs.

When she reached the corner of the swimming pool, she was completely stunned.

The group of men who had been clamoring to go play cards and start another round have returned and are now sitting around the poolside lounge chairs chatting.

Ao Ziye was the first to notice Yu Wu's presence. His eyelashes were deep and dark. He patted Cheng Yi's shoulder beside him. Cheng Yi raised an eyebrow and looked over. His gaze swept over her face and slowly slid down to her chest. The corners of his lips slowly curved into a smile.

Ao Ziye's low whistle finally drew the attention of all the men, their gazes like those of a starving, green-eyed wolf.

Ke Yanchen stared at her intently, his gaze dark and unfathomable.

The woman opposite him had snow-white skin, long limbs, and not an ounce of excess fat on her body. She had a slender waist that could be encircled by one hand, a pair of straight and thin legs, and a particularly well-endowed, rounded bottom. Paired with her wet and innocent eyes, she was enough to make any man instantly go wild.

Yu Wu was extremely embarrassed; her toes curled up, and her face turned bright red. She had no idea how adorable she looked, how much men would pity her. She covered her chest with her hands, turned around, and ran away.

"Holy crap, that was just too intense—" Ye Rencai was stunned by the glares Cheng Yi and Ke Yanchen glared at him. He stopped abruptly, almost biting his tongue, and chuckled twice before shutting up.

Cheng Yi stood up, but before he could take a step, Ao Ziye and Ke Yanchen asked in unison, "Where are you going?"

He didn't bother to reply and ignored them, walking away on his own.

Ke Yanchen also stood up and followed, like a piece of chewing gum that he couldn't shake off, his pupils dark and deep, his smile forced and insincere: "Together."

Cheng Yi: "......"

*

Because of last night's unexpected incident, Yuwu tossed and turned in bed, feeling frustrated and helpless, and didn't fall asleep until almost midnight.

Last night everyone was unusually excited, chattering non-stop in the group chat, discussing going out to sea for fishing this morning.

In the morning, Zan Ya knocked on Yu Wu's door and asked if she wanted to go sea fishing. Yu Wu declined, saying she wanted to catch up on her sleep.

Zan Ya said everyone was going and told her to wait for them to come back at home.

When Yu Wu woke up, it was almost eleven o'clock. It was quiet, and she thought no one was in the villa. She went to the refrigerator in the kitchen to find some ice water, closed the refrigerator door, and turned around to find that Cheng Yi was not there.

He leaned back on the sofa, golden sunlight streaming through the glass onto his face, his languid demeanor and casual gaze falling on her.

Their eyes met.

The moment their eyes met, Yu Wu's heart skipped a beat.

"Just got up?"

Cheng Yi's voice was inexplicably hoarse, which made her feel a little itchy.

"Hmm." Yu Wu looked away, unscrewed the bottle cap, and took a sip of ice water. The cold liquid seeped into her chest, and she instantly felt alive again.

"I'm leaving soon, going abroad."

Because of his words, Yuwu raised her eyelashes to look at him again, slightly surprised.

"Is it difficult?" she asked.

He walked slowly over with his tall and straight figure, and the air seemed to be compressed little by little. Yu Wu's blood rushed backward and screamed for danger.

She stared blankly at him, watching him approach her step by step with steady and powerful steps, his arms resting on the kitchen counter, encircling her.

Each breath became more erratic, each heartbeat more muffled, and my nerves were stretched to the brink of breaking.

Unable to withstand the intense mental shock, Yu Wu turned her head away.

His expression was cold and aloof, only his dark eyes were burning. He gripped her chin, forcing her to look directly at him, his voice hoarse and his tone ambiguous.

"Don't let him near you while I'm away."

Yu Wu's eyes welled up with tears; she didn't know how to answer.

"The bikini is sexy, can I wear it just for you next time?"

With a loud bang.

Something collapsed with a crash.