"What's wrong?" Qiao Wanwan looked at him in confusion. "Did I say something wrong?"

She recalled her words, "I didn't say anything wrong, did I? Don't you love me?"

"Of course I love it."

"Then why do you have that expression?"

“Wanwan,” the man looked at her, “why do you think I only love you because we had sex?”

"If it's not because of that, then what is it?" Qiao Wanwan laughed. "Could it be that you really have a fetish for ugly things or a disfigurement, as your mother says?"

Zhan Jingting: "......"

"Qiao Wanwan!"

Qiao Wanwan quickly covered her mouth, "I won't say anything more!"

Zhan Jingting pinched the bridge of his nose and chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Wanwan, you'll never understand..."

Qiao Wanwan asked curiously, "This is the second time you've said that. What do I not understand? Tell me."

"You'll understand someday." The man gazed at her face, as if trying to draw her into his eyes. "I have a lifetime to make you understand..."

......

The car drove for about an hour before finally stopping.

When Qiao Wanwan got out of the car, she saw a building that resembled a castle. It was designed with great flair, isolated from the world, yet it blended perfectly with the surrounding landscape, making it a veritable paradise.

"Wow, it's so beautiful! What place is this?"

"Our new home."

"New home?"

"Didn't you say that someone was watching us in the villa we're living in now? Living here, no one can spy on our lives."

Qiao Wanwan couldn't believe it. "But this place is too extravagant!"

"I'm glad you like it, Wanwan. Let's give this place a name."

"Name it?" Qiao Wanwan thought about it seriously. "How about Wutong Bay?"

"Why is it called Wutong Bay?"

“Because I saw a lot of sycamore trees on the way here, and my master loves sycamore trees the most. I believe he will like this place. I am also waiting for the day when he can come back and reunite with us.”

"good."

Qiao Wanwan collected her thoughts and asked, "Are we moving here?"

"We're cleaning up now, and we'll move in once everything is ready."

"good."

"Shall I take you inside for a tour?"

"OK."

Once inside, Qiao Wanwan realized what it meant to be outrageously extravagant.

Although it's luxurious, it's understated and tasteful, with every detail matching her aesthetic.

"This place is so beautiful, I almost want to live here forever!"

"I also want to confine myself to a self-imposed prison."

"Hmm?" Qiao Wanwan asked curiously, "Mr. Zhan, what haven't you seen? How come you're like me?"

Zhan Jingting grabbed her hand and with a forceful pull, the girl fell onto his lap.

"Ah!" Qiao Wanwan exclaimed in fright, "What are you doing?"

"What I mean by 'drawing a circle around oneself' is here." The man's long, slender fingers pointed to her heart. "Wanwan, can I live here, drawing a circle around myself and never come out?"

Qiao Wanwan's heart raced, and her heart pounded wildly at the spot he pointed to, almost making her dizzy.

She swallowed hard. "Zhan Jingting, I seriously suspect you're a seasoned player in the dating scene. Tell me the truth, how many relationships have you actually had? Don't worry, I can handle it. Just answer honestly."

The man chuckled softly, "The first time."

"I don't believe it."

Zhan Jingting kissed her lips directly, his kiss lingering and tender, before finally releasing her after a long while. "Do you believe me now?"

Qiao Wanwan's head was spinning. "I don't believe it."

The man kissed her again.

Qiao Wanwan belatedly realized that this was an attempt to force her to believe it!

That bastard!

When the kiss ended, Qiao Wanwan felt lightheaded, resting her head on the man's shoulder. "I believe you, okay?"

"That's a good boy."

Qiao Wanwan cursed him from head to toe in her mind, but for some reason, she also felt a sweet feeling.

This man is definitely toxic!

......

The two left Wutong Bay and returned to their villa. They had just finished lunch when the doorbell suddenly rang.

Two police officers entered and said in a businesslike tone, "Ms. Qiao Wanwan, we now suspect you are involved in a fall case. Please come with us to assist in the investigation."

"Fell from a building?" Qiao Wanwan asked in confusion. "Who fell from a building?"

"Liu Yaqin".

"What did you say?" Qiao Wanwan was stunned. "How could she possibly have fallen from the building!"

"She jumped from the roof of her house. We heard that she had an argument with you here this morning. According to procedure, we need to take you back for questioning."

Qiao Wanwan remained in a daze for a long time.

Zhan Jingting said coldly, "No one is allowed to take my wife away without my permission. Zheng Ma, call the lawyer."

"yes."

Qiao Wanwan composed herself and quickly stopped them, saying, "There's no rush to call the lawyer. I can go to the police station to cooperate with the investigation."

Zhan Jingting took her hand, "Wanwan..."

"Cooperating with the police is a citizen's duty. I didn't push her downstairs; I was just giving a statement. Nothing will happen."

"You don't have to go. With me here, no one can take you away."

"Listen to me, this is suspicious. Liu Yaqin is a very frugal person. She cherishes and enjoys the life of a wealthy wife, so she would never jump off a building so easily. The police should investigate this matter thoroughly."

Zhan Jingting then relented, "Okay, I'll let you go. Don't be afraid."

"I'm upright and have nothing to fear, of course I'm not afraid."

......

The black Bentley stopped in front of the police station. After finishing his call, Jiang Dong got into the car and reported, "Master Zhan, the incident occurred at the Qiao family villa. There were no surveillance cameras, but Qiao Yuqi was home at the time."

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