Chapter 54 The Fourth Day of the Five-Person Showdown: The Bathroom, the Blindfolded Leader...

The air froze.

Xie Ruan even felt a sudden gust of cold wind blowing against his cheek, making him shiver.

Xie Ruan's fingers curled slightly, her uneasy grip on Pei Zhi's clothes easily drawing everyone's attention.

Xie Ruan inexplicably felt her breathing become even more difficult.

Is Pei Zhi also interested in Xie Ruan?

They grew up together, with no overlap in their lives or interests, yet at the same time, they became interested in the same person.

Ji Ye, Zhou Jingchi, and Wen Hezhou fell into a brief silence.

Then Zhou Jingchi made a move as if to pull Xie Ruan out of the "tiger's mouth," and that was the end of it.

But unexpectedly.

Pei Zhi is a jerk.

Zhou Jingchi claims to have made significant contributions to the fitness industry.

However, she still fell short compared to Pei Zhi in her attempt to snatch Xie Ruan from his arms.

Zhou Jingchi's efforts were in vain.

Zhou Jingchi watched helplessly as Pei Zhi sat in the electric wheelchair.

An acceleration.

With a "whoosh".

He rushed out from among them.

?

Is Pei Zhi really planning to compete with them for Xie Ruan?

Among them, Pei Zhi is probably the one who appears the least and has the worst relationship with Xie Ruan.

Zhou Jingchi's brain went blank.

The sudden movement of Pei Zhi as he left Zhou Jingchi's ear stirred up a gust of wind.

The wind brushed past his ear and blew through his hair.

I haven't come to my senses yet.

Zhou Jingchi then saw Pei Zhi sitting in a wheelchair with his back straight.

A serene silhouette.

And, taking Xie Ruan with her, they rushed to the elevator, gracefully opening it.

?

Lack of martial ethics?

At a time like this, shouldn't we rely on Xie Ruan, or their agreed-upon methods, to determine who Xie Ruan is with tonight, or whether she's alone? Why are we just snatching her away?

Zhou Jingchi remained in the same spot.

Ji Ye, who was next to Zhou Jingchi, was a bit faster than him.

Zhou Jingchi hadn't moved yet, but Ji Ye had already rushed out quickly.

Just as Pei Zhi stepped onto the elevator, Ji Ye almost reached him.

But unexpectedly.

Ji Ye's long, slender fingers reached out and grasped nothing at Xie Ruan, who was not far away.

He failed to capture Xie Ruan.

I didn't catch the elevator either.

even……

"Smack."

Ji Ye watched helplessly as the elevator doors closed.

Ji Ye's heart rate quickened a few points.

The only changes were a slight furrow in her brow and an increasingly oppressive atmosphere around her.

Zhou Jingchi interrupted, "How did you coax A-Ruan before?"

Zhou Jingchi frowned and strode up to Ji Ye.

He had never known such a thing existed.

What does "sleeping with someone" mean?

Although Zhou Jingchi had never been in a relationship, he wasn't as naive as Xie Ruan: "You didn't do anything to him, did you?"

Zhou Jingchi pulled Ji Ye up by the collar.

The two were about the same height, but when Zhou Jingchi pulled, Ji Ye was lifted up a bit.

Ji Ye seemed to have no interest in talking to Zhou Jingchi.

There was no response.

Only Zhou Jingchi, carrying Ji Ye, turned his head and bumped into Wen Hezhou, who was smiling gently and leaning against the table, watching the show as if it were a spectacle.

Zhou Jingchi sensed that Wen Hezhou didn't actually find it funny.

He felt a chill creep down his spine around Wen Hezhou, which had nothing to do with his smile.

Wen Hezhou, however, maintained an indifferent attitude, slowly observing the two of them.

Wen Hezhou's actions were like adding fuel to the fire, making people extremely uncomfortable.

These two people were like silent gourds in front of Zhou Jingchi, like sharp-beaked ducks whose mouths couldn't be pried open.

Zhou Jingchi felt only inexplicable annoyance, which he bore alone, as if he had been pecked and felt disgusted.

Zhou Jingchi couldn't help but throw a punch at Ji Ye.

Ji Ye easily dodged it.

Ji Ye stopped Zhou Jingchi with a push, interrupting Zhou Jingchi's action of grabbing him by the collar.

Ji Ye: "It's none of your business."

Ji Ye is always like this; when he looks at people, he always seems arrogant and dismissive.

Zhou Jingchi's anger flared even more: "Aruan only came here to work because he didn't have much money. You shouldn't have insulted his character."

Ji Ye coldly swept his gaze over Zhou Jingchi. He didn't feel that he had insulted Xie Ruan. He and Xie Ruan had a legitimate relationship, but he didn't want to explain it to Zhou Jingchi. He simply retorted, "Is making unfounded speculations your usual way of doing things, Zhou Jingchi?"

The air pressure between the two was almost suffocating.

Wen Hezhou picked up a cup of hot water and drank it calmly.

This glass of water wasn't poured by Xie Ruan.

It tastes rather unpleasant.

But compared to the unappetizing food on the table.

Wen Hezhou could barely accept it.

Just tonight.

He couldn't eat and was about to face hunger again.

Wen Hezhou was already used to this.

Zhou Jingchi, however, still seemed unable to tolerate Ji Ye even after nearly twenty years.

Unable to resist, he stepped forward to start a fight: "Then tell me, how exactly are we going to sleep?"

Zhou Jingchi's ears turned red, but unlike before.

This time, he was clearly red with anger.

Ji Ye, however, was like an iceberg, completely ignoring Zhou Jingchi.

The air grew increasingly quiet.

Zhou Jingchi frowned, only to hear Wen Hezhou put down his water glass.

In a faint way.

But this was enough to make Zhou Jingchi, who was already feeling uncomfortable, even more irritable.

He opened his phone, but Zhou Jingchi had lost interest in continuing to interact with these two taciturn individuals.

Zhou Jingchi simply frowned silently, his face cold as he opened his phone and typed in the strategy for "how to climb three floors without using the elevator or stairs".

Xie Ruan was completely unaware of this. He only moved instinctively after hearing Ji Ye's banging on the wall, and shrank into Pei Zhi's arms.

Xie Ruan didn't realize how pitiful she looked as she suddenly huddled in the man's arms; she only felt that the man seemed to hold his breath for a moment.

But Xie Ruan no longer cared about men.

There was only one thing on his mind—

money?

Please, Xie Ruan just wanted the man to help him get out of the situation where three people were watching him at the same time.

But he didn't say that he wasn't going to make money off Ji Ye.

Two hundred and one thousand for one night, he didn't hit his head, how could he not want it?

Moreover, even if you really don't want it, there's no need to switch from sleeping with one employer to sleeping with another.

"Jiang Zhi" must not be serious, right?

Xie Ruan's cheeks flushed slightly.

Men don't seem to be the type to make physical advances.

But Xie Ruan really wanted to get some rest!

Xie Ruan never even considered the idea of ​​continuing to stay with the main character and being protected by him.

Xie Ruan knew that being with the main character always came at a price.

Xie Ruan cannot afford this responsibility.

Xie Ruan curled her fingers, her beautiful fingertips pink and glistening with a thin mist, perfectly manicured, yet she was unaware of it.

She pursed her thin lips and tentatively said, "I... I won't bother you any longer. Thank you for helping me, but... I should go home now."

"Ding." The elevator doors opened.

Xie Ruan was led back to the third floor by the man.

Xie Ruan, however, still did not give up.

Pei Zhi's lips curled slightly. Xie Ruan was so scared that he didn't even notice that when his cheek was pressed against Pei Zhi's chest, his eyelashes were lowered and glistening with water droplets, casting a soft shadow on his face.

Xie Ruan was so focused that she didn't even notice Pei Zhi's slight tightening of his fingers, nor did she notice Pei Zhi's slight surprise when he reached out and touched Xie Ruan's slender waist.

Xie Ruan: "Jiang... Boss."

Xie Ruan didn't know why the man's grip was getting tighter and tighter.

The corridor lights were suddenly switched on.

From light source to darkness, and then back to light source, the light is exceptionally glaring.

Xie Ruan's long eyelashes closed slightly. After a long while, she adjusted to the glaring light, then weakly raised her head to look at the man.

The man's expression remained unreadable.

Xie Ruan's voice grew softer and softer.

Xie Ruan's breathing became much shallower.

The man didn't seem to intend to reply.

Xie Ruan felt a little down as he watched the man lead him closer and closer to the bedroom.

His body trembled even more violently.

Xie Ruan only realized now how inconvenient it was to work in this villa.

Other villas should actually all have an open-plan design.

But this villa is quite special.

One reason is that it was used for filming at the time, and the soundproofing was extremely good.

Secondly, to facilitate the division of areas, elevators can only be accessed by swiping a card, and the east and west elevators go to floors that are separated.

In other words, the employer living on the third floor and the homeowner living on the second floor cannot visit each other's homes at will without permission.

Even the heads of households on the east and west sides are not allowed.

Not to mention, permission settings can be adjusted at any time.

Xie Ruan would bet that he doesn't even have the authority to go down now.

QAQ! The Pei Group, who designed this villa, are simply devils!!

Pei Zhi is a devil!!

Xie Ruan cursed Pei Zhi in her mind in front of the person she thought was "Jiang Zhi".

Unexpectedly, the man holding him elegantly pulled out a handkerchief and let out a very faint sneeze...

?

He cursed Pei Zhi, "Jiang Zhi, what's with the sneezing?"

When Xie Ruan looked up and met the man's eyes, she suddenly felt guilty for some reason.

Xie Ruan lowered her head and dodged.

He felt the man's gaze become even more intense.

Xie Ruan subconsciously shrank her neck, and her soft hair fell down, covering her black-rimmed glasses and fine hair.

Xie Ruan's fingers curled slightly as she pondered an escape strategy.

Pei Zhi's gaze silently fell on Xie Ruan's panicked face, a gentle smile playing on his lips. Without revealing any intention, he said, "Xie Ruan, you probably don't want to run into those three now, do you?"

Of course.

Xie Ruan nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

Completely unaware that the man subtly suppressed the corner of his mouth.

Pei Zhi: "The first floor where you live is the easiest place for them to enter. They have no authority over it, so as long as you go down there, they will follow you the whole time, right?"

really……

Xie Ruan nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

Xie Ruan was weak, and if she was entangled by her employers, she would have no way to break free.

Unless, a kind person is willing to help him.

Xie Ruan cautiously reached out and pitifully grabbed the man's shirt.

Xie Ruan indeed trusted Pei Zhi and Jiang Zhi more among these people.

Zhou Jingchi should actually be ranked first.

However, Zhou Jingchi is an artist, even if she's giving up.

I'm still too busy.

Xie Ruan knew who would be more cost-effective to protect him.

But Pei Zhi never came.

As for "Jiang Zhi"?

He cannot afford the conditions.

QAQ!

Xie Ruan could only helplessly clutch the man's clothes, his fingers sweating slightly, but he still cautiously hoped that the man could give him some advice, even just a little bit.

Xie Ruan held her breath.

The man glanced at Xie Ruan's cautious demeanor, seemingly quite satisfied with her performance.

The man's lips curled slightly: "So, if you don't want to go back down to the first floor and be taken away by one of the three of them, or blocked by all three, you'll have no choice but to come up with me."

The man had an extremely handsome face, was a few years older than Xie Ruan, and used a persuasive and enticing tone, which easily made the younger Xie Ruan fall for him.

He seemed to think that Jiang Zhi's words made sense?

Xie Ruan was too easily fooled; he didn't see through the man's tricks at all.

She simply blinked, letting her wet eyelashes be covered with a layer of water droplets.

After a moment, Xie Ruan nodded cautiously.

Xie Ruan: "Then, will you... will you quietly take me down later? Or you can just let me down?"

Xie Ruan was completely unaware of the rule that once a man has his hands on someone, he can't possibly let that person go. She just stared at the man innocently, her expression extremely focused.

Xie Ruan was too obedient, fully aware of just how much people wanted to bully her because of her appearance.

She looked at the man pleadingly, as if seeking protection.

He didn't even realize that his fingers had tightened their grip, and the scent of cedarwood pressed against him was becoming stronger, arousing the man's interest.

In terms of language, a cunning man certainly won't disappoint the little one in his arms.

The man's lips twitched silently, and his slender, cool fingers easily lifted Xie Ruan's chin.

Xie Ruan's jawline is so beautiful, so beautiful that it seems fragile, like something you would want to crush with your own hands.

Unbelievably beautiful.

The man's fingers tightened.

Xie Ruan's chin was raised too high, making him feel uncomfortable, and he felt even more tears welling up in his eyes.

But the man still leaned closer to him, "Aren't you afraid they'll have the patience to wait until then?"

The man's voice was so pleasant to hear. Perhaps it was because of the corridor, but his voice carried a slightly muffled reverberation in the extremely quiet corridor, low and magnetic, very melodious.

The man seemed to have the power to bewitch people with his words, making Xie Ruan's breathing quicken. Just like that, with the man holding her chin, her eyes could only see the man and his shadow.

This was the first time Pei Zhi had ever been interested in someone.

Xie Ruan's chin has a nice soft texture.

Xie Ruan, being a boy, had skin that was so tender and obviously too smooth.

Especially when she pinched the other person's chin, Xie Ruan's thin lips, which were slightly parted unconsciously, were even more alluring, making people unable to help but shift their gaze to the other person's thin lips.

The more the man subtly moved closer, the more obvious his actions of covering the other person with his minty scent became, and the more he couldn't help but be attracted to the little thing in his arms.

However, once a person has a desire, they suddenly lower the distance between themselves and others.

It thus possesses a silent deterrent effect.

It makes it almost impossible to breathe.

She just watched as the man lowered his head and moved closer.

It seemed as if it could easily devour him.

Those who suppress their fear can only tremble.

Xie Ruan in my arms was trembling so violently.

Pei Zhi stopped abruptly, lifting Xie Ruan's chin with his finger once more. "How about staying by my side? At least they won't dare touch you tonight, Xie Ruan."

The man's question was simply a formal inquiry.

Xie Ruan couldn't question it: "..."

Before she could react, Xie Ruan had already been led into a room by the scheming man.

Yes.

Pei Zhi only has one bedroom.

Xie Ruan only had two choices: sleep with the man, or sleep on the floor of the man's room.

Xie Ruan slept on the floor during the apocalypse.

However, working here for a long time has made Xie Ruan's body much weaker.

Xie Ruan couldn't sleep on a bed that was even slightly firm, as she felt uncomfortable due to the partition.

Not to mention the floor?

Xie Ruan's face turned pale, but she still bit her rosy lips and tentatively said, "Then, I'll sleep on the floor..."

It's always better than sleeping with a man.

The man raised an eyebrow.

Looking at the little one in my arms, whose face suddenly turned deathly pale.

Teasingly: "The floor? I'm a restless sleeper."

?

QAQ! How can anyone talk like that??

If he doesn't behave, he'll have to sleep on the floor even more!

What if the man falls asleep and tries to touch me inappropriately like Ji Ye did?!

Xie Ruan blushed.

The man, of course, wouldn't let it go: "When I don't have anything in my arms, I can't help but bump the table or kick something in the middle of the night. If the vase on the bedside table falls down and hits you, that would be bad."

The man's voice was cold and indifferent.

What he said made Xie Ruan stare wide-eyed in fear.

Xie Ruan had lived in fear for so long, and finally managed to escape from the apocalypse.

He didn't want to die in this world before he had finished enjoying himself.

Xie Ruan shuddered.

Man: "So you'd better go to bed."

Xie Ruan was uncertain, and after trembling for a long time, she said in a trembling voice, "Then, then... then, what about you?"

The man chuckled: "Of course, in bed too."

QAQ!

Doesn't that mean we sleep together?

Waaaaah.

They'd be better off pairing her with Ji Ye!

Ji Ye still has money.

They won't even give you "Jiang Zhi".

Xie Ruan's eyes welled up with tears of grievance.

He didn't even notice the man's slight pause, and the momentary daze that followed when he saw Xie Ruan's reddened eyes.

He was simply preoccupied with the thought of losing money.

Xie Ruan was completely unaware that her every move had already been seen through by the man.

Xie Ruan's heart skipped a beat.

The man suddenly leaned closer and looked at Xie Ruan: "Xie Ruan, how much did Ji Ye pay you?"

How much?

Xie Ruan's cheeks flushed slightly.

Xie Ruan didn't want to talk about this at all, but the man's eyes seemed to see through everything, leaving him unable to refuse or hide it. He could only confess: "Whatever price he offered, I'll offer too, okay?"

?

Xie Ruan blinked.

Extra income?

It's not impossible.

Xie Ruan was completely unaware that Pei Zhi's lips curled slightly.

They had already determined Ji Ye's motive for asking Xie Ruan to sleep with him.

Ji Ye has been suffering from insomnia lately.

Xie Ruan might be able to cure his insomnia.

As the boss.

Pei Zhi was naturally pleased that Ji Ye was in good condition.

But he is also Xie Ruan's boss.

The man held Xie Ruan in his arms, looking at her innocent gaze, and did not let go.

Man: "Or rather, I'll pay double."

Xie Ruan's eyes lit up, and she tentatively asked, "He gave me 210,000..."

The man raised an eyebrow: "Double."

Xie Ruan: ? Are male models really that rich? ? ?

Xie Ruan: "One night."

The man raised an eyebrow.

They were clearly taken aback by Ji Ye's offer.

But she still chuckled lightly: "But I have conditions."

QAQ!

Xie Ruan felt like dying.

What good things could the protagonist's conditions be?

Xie Ruan was tempted to run away.

The man spoke faster than he turned over.

Xie Ruan was intercepted.

Xie Ruan was still frozen in place when she heard the man speak: "Tell me, how did you and him sleep together?"

Xie Ruan was suddenly taken aback.

Can I get double just by saying it?

Is there really such a good thing?

Xie Ruan blinked.

The man put him down and went into the bathroom.

?

Xie Ruan was stunned for a moment, watching the man take a bath towel into the bathroom, and then asked, "You, you have a limp, can you take a bath by yourself?"

The air froze.

Xie Ruan met the man's gaze.

There were only the two of them at that moment, and for some reason, Xie Ruan's hands started to tremble.

How did he manage to say it?

Right now it's just him and the man; if the man can't...

Xie Ruan thought about Jiang Zhi's defiant manner.

But a thought flashed through his mind: Surely not? Jiang Zhi would refuse him; she definitely wouldn't let him help her shower, right? Absolutely, absolutely impossible, right?

The main character (the seme) should hate being touched by others.

Xie Ruan subconsciously glanced at "Jiang Zhi," her desire to escape was so strong that she hadn't even thought of anything to change the subject.

Pei Zhi interrupted him, "Are you going to help me?"

Why did Xie Ruan have such a bad feeling?

Xie Ruan parted her lips slightly.

Before she could react, the man raised an eyebrow again.

She held him in her arms.

Man: "Then, will you help me?"

Xie Ruan was already being held tightly in his arms; how could she refuse?

QAQ!

Xie Ruan regretted speaking.

He was helplessly carried into the bathroom by the man.

Upon entering the smaller space, Xie Ruan's back was almost taut. Pei Zhi put him down, and it took him a while to mentally prepare himself before taking a breath.

Then I bent down and drained the water.

Xie Ruan's cheeks flushed slightly. He should only need to help the man into the bathtub and then leave, right? He shouldn't need to do anything like the usual back-rubbing routine between good buddies, right?

Jiang Zhi shouldn't be that kind of person...

Xie Ruan was lost in thought and released the water.

Turning my head, I saw the man reaching out and taking off his clothes.

Eight-pack abs suddenly came into view.

It dazzled Xie Ruan.

no……

He only touched it a few times.

I didn't actually watch it.

That's very impolite!

The protagonist is the dominant one!

Shouldn't the protagonist (the dominant one) uphold male virtues for the sake of the protagonist (the submissive one)?

How could I just show that to anyone?!

At least in the original novel, that's what Jiang Zhi said to the protagonist: he said he would only show his abs to the protagonist in his entire life.

Why is everything so wrong now? She even took it off in front of him.

However, "Jiang Zhi" is really fair-skinned.

Although he wasn't as fair-skinned as a girl, he was considered extremely handsome and refined among boys.

He clearly has the face of a noble and domineering CEO with distinct features.

However, it had skin far thinner than Xie Ruan had imagined.

Smooth lines, beautiful abs—men have it all.

Xie Ruan seemed to understand why the protagonist chose "Jiang Zhi".

As a male model, Jiang Zhi... really has the looks and talent.

Xie Ruan felt that it would be hard for anyone who got close to her not to fall for her.

Xie Ruan didn't even realize that her breath had become hotter.

"Snap!" Xie Ruan heard the sound of the belt being unbuckled.

Not a buddy!!

Can't you treat the nanny a little more like an outsider?

Xie Ruan's cheeks turned completely red.

How could he dare to look?

Xie Ruan covered her face completely.

He couldn't run away, nor could he open his eyes.

If he sees Jiang Zhi naked now, how will he face Jiang Zhi in the future?!

This incident will keep replaying in his mind!

Xie Ruan's fingers were trembling.

He didn't see the man's smiling face as he looked at Xie Ruan.

The man didn't undress much; only his shirt was unbuttoned, and a slight sound came from below—that was all.

Men don't have exhibitionism, but Xie Ruan's flushed face was just too interesting.

Looking at Xie Ruan's eyes, which dared not open, the man was certain that Xie Ruan had no contact with anyone and no improper relationship with other employers.

There was not even any improper intimate contact.

Xie Ruan is so naive; she has clearly never experienced anything.

The man felt a strange tightness in his chest, which eased slightly.

He did not make a sound.

He simply gazed at Xie Ruan with great interest.

In the man's sight, Xie Ruan was still trembling slightly.

The man's smile deepened.

Xie Ruan did not hear the man's voice.

The bathroom was so quiet that Xie Ruan subconsciously shook her hand, closed her eyes, and could even feel the cool breeze emanating from her arm.

Xie Ruan still didn't sense the man.

What happened?

Xie Ruan tentatively asked, "Boss, are you done? I'll carry you into the bathtub."

Xie Ruan is a nanny; it's impossible for her not to take care of her employer.

He instinctively moved closer.

The man remained silent.

Xie Ruan simply could not accept the possibility of men meeting each other openly.

He stood there awkwardly, afraid of touching the wrong thing, so he could only stand there and continue to probe: "The water temperature is just right, it will cool down in a while. Where are you? Why aren't you saying anything?"

Xie Ruan's fine hair trembled slightly.

The man's thin lips curled into a deeper smile.

With her eyes closed, Xie Ruan had no way of seeing the man's thoughts and expressions.

He could only tentatively move forward.

But unexpectedly—

step.

Two steps.

Three steps.

Xie Ruan appears to have bumped into the man's leg.

Xie Ruan leaned forward, lost her balance, and fell forward.

Xie Ruan panicked completely.

The tuft of hair on his head stood up nervously.

She tried to open her eyes, but the man suddenly covered them with his hand.

The man's hands were so large that they easily blocked out all the light.

Then the man smirked: "Shy? Don't you want to look at me?"

Xie Ruan bit her lip: "..."

Xie Ruan had no idea that the man's thin lips would land on her lips.

Xie Ruan's thin lips were very moist.

The areas that had been touched shone with a beautiful sheen.

After covering their eyes and closing the distance...

It made you subconsciously look down, and then glance at it again.

Xie Ruan's thin lips parted slightly.

His awkwardness and inability to speak made me want to bully him.

The man slowly loosened his tie, and thus his eyes were drawn to Xie Ruan's.

The man elegantly tied a pretty bow on Xie Ruan's head.

Xie Ruan's thin lips, slightly parted and breathing heavily, suddenly drew close.

Inexplicable seduction.

For no apparent reason.

I want to, dear.