Even after getting into the car, Ye Chen did not let go of Shi Nian and continued to hold her tightly.

Therefore, Shi Nian had no choice but to take him seriously.

Meeting his blazing eyes, she innocently said, "What are you thinking, Uncle? What can I possibly do in the police station?"

"Why did you smile at him and call him brother if you didn't do anything?" His voice was almost forced out through clenched teeth.

“A smile is basic politeness. He’s older than me, and he told me a story last night to comfort me when I was frightened. Can’t I call him brother?” Shi Nian tilted her head, looking confused. “Besides, I’ve called you brother before, and you didn’t seem very angry then.”

"You're comparing me to him?" Ye Chen narrowed his eyes, his voice growing colder. "In your eyes, am I the same as him?"

“It’s different,” Shi Nian answered decisively.

Ye Chen's expression improved somewhat.

But the next second...

Shi Nian: "I hate you, but I don't hate him."

Ye Chen: "..."

In an instant, a chilling, bone-deep cold permeated the entire carriage.

A powerful, intimidating force, as if it wanted to destroy the heavens and earth, fiercely attacked her, "You hate me? You hate me, yet you still... um..."

He had only spoken halfway when Shi Nian suddenly cupped his face and kissed his lips.

Ye Chen stared at her in shock and disbelief.

One second she said she hated him, the next she took the initiative to kiss him. What does she mean?

But after she kissed him, the anger in his heart quickly subsided!

…

…

They kissed for almost ten minutes before Shi Nian stopped.

My physical fatigue has lessened considerably, and I don't feel as bad now.

Ye Chen stared at her with burning eyes, his breathing becoming heavy. "Explain yourself clearly, what exactly are you doing?"

"I'll kiss you." Shi Nian smiled and placed her finger on his lips to wipe away the moisture. "This is a good morning kiss. Good morning, Uncle. Although I hate you, thank you for picking me up."

After Shi Nian finished speaking, she tried to get off his lap, but he forcibly dragged her down.

He looked at her with a deep gaze, "If you hate me, why did you kiss me? Don't tell me it was to greet me or thank me. I've never seen anyone greet or thank someone they hate in this way!"

He was puzzled. He had never offended her, so why did she dislike him?

When she said she hated something, she really meant it.

He could tell that it wasn't said on purpose.

"Uncle, don't doubt your charm. With your looks, any woman would like you~" Shi Nian said with a light laugh.

Before Ye Chen could speak, Shi Nian yawned wearily.

"I didn't sleep well last night, and I'm so sleepy now. I'm going to sleep for a while first. Uncle can wake me up when we get home. Remember to wake me up, but don't carry me inside, okay? It wouldn't be good if my family saw us."

After leaving those words, Shi Nian nestled into his arms, rested her head on his shoulder, closed her eyes, and began to sleep.

She didn't just not sleep well last night, she didn't sleep at all.

The exhaustion kept her irritable and unable to sleep.

After kissing Ye Chen, the fatigue disappeared, and drowsiness came over her.

Ye Chen originally had many questions to ask and wanted to settle accounts with her for running away yesterday, but when he heard the weariness in her voice, he felt a little sorry for her.

In the end, he could only keep his words to himself, planning to settle the score with her properly when she woke up.

Soon, he heard the steady, long breaths of the little woman in his arms.

Ye Chen's agitation gradually subsided.

He looked up at Zhou Zheng, who was driving in front, and said in a low voice, "Let's not go back to the old house first, let's go to the Nanshan Villa."