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After realizing this fact, my brain seemed to crash and could no longer function.

During the most difficult times, besides Yu Xu, Lu Qixi was the only person by my side. She was like an older sister to me, always taking care of me.

At school, we would always have lunch together, visit nearby museums, and study in the library...

I accompanied her to countless law firm interviews, and she was also in my art studio, helping out while watching me paint.

What if she was ordered to come to my side?

I dared not think about it; my heart was filled with fear.

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I suppressed the fear welling up inside me and let her touch my face. "Xiao Fu...you're still young. How about we don't keep this child?"

Lu Qixi is doing this for my own good, I understand.

However, I realized that her "goodness" had some ulterior motive.

I just feel that her thoughtfulness and gentleness have become like fast food that looks good on the surface but always has a slightly spoiled taste after being heated.

"Qixi, I feel really bad right now..." I mumbled to her, looking down at the neckline of my cardigan, trying to avoid Lu Qixi's probing gaze.

"Xiao Fu, is Yu Xu really not going to wake up?" Her voice fell beside my ear. "Maybe there's still a way. Don't give up so soon."

Was this a test? I was filled with fear, and my hands, feet, and abdomen ached and I felt weak.

"It's been so long, I've given up hope," I said, trying hard to hold back my tears. Why, why did I have to realize there was a problem? My eyes stung, and I really wanted to blurt it out: I don't need Lu Qixi to solve everything for me, I just want her to listen while I'm sitting here with my hot cocoa, like before.

But if I tell him, Yu Xu will definitely die... I can't save him, what should I do?

Lu Qixi seemed to empathize with my pain. She couldn't help but hug me tightly, her voice hesitant and tearful: "Xiao Fu, don't be afraid. I will work hard, and we will get out of this predicament together. Everything will be alright."

My fingers trembled slightly, but I still held her tightly in my arms.

Even if it's fake, it doesn't matter. Let me keep this fake part a little longer, just a little while.

Around 10 p.m., I took Lu Qixi home before returning to my apartment in the West District, my mind heavy with worry.

The apartment prioritizes safety and privacy, and since Ye Fenglin's incident in the underground parking lot, it has further strengthened its security services.

Both apartment entrances in the lobby have 24-hour security, and there is also 24-hour valet parking service along the driveway.

The apartment entrance features a glass canopy, and beyond the long, layered, luxurious corridor lies the residents' exclusive reception counter and lounge.

The lobby is spacious and bright, with ample natural light, and the magnificent marble columns and sculptures emit a soft glow. Behind you is a private entrance elevator, and the entire building also features public corridors that provide residents with easy access to the indoor gym, heated swimming pool, central garden oasis, spa, and rooftop star terrace.

There's a reason why this apartment building is so popular with the wealthy; it's not surprising that many second-generation rich kids live here and enjoy the ultimate service.

The well-dressed butler was there; when he saw me, he nodded politely.

During this time, I stayed in Ye Fenglin's apartment. They saw me almost every day, so they were less wary of me.

Seeing that I had been standing still for a long time, the butler smiled kindly and said, "Hello, Ms. Jiang, is there anything I can do for you?"

I hesitated before walking up to him. He was a rather young man, with delicate features and a tall stature. He was wearing a black suit and a bow tie. His gaze lingered on my face for a moment, and the amazement and fondness in his eyes were quite obvious.

Seeing me gently biting my lip, his Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he smiled again: "Miss Jiang."

"I heard there's a big swimming pool in the building." I smiled at just the right moment. I knew how attractive I was to men. In his eyes, I should have fair skin and black hair, a pitiful and innocent appearance, and be very beautiful.

"Yes, the pool is open to residents 24/7."

"You can go this late?" I hesitated for a moment. "But I'm just a beginner. I'm worried... I might get into an accident at the pool. Young Master Ye is still recovering from his injury, but I really want to practice swimming. Can you help me?"

The young man pursed his lips, a smile appearing in his eyes. "It's alright. I'll hand over my work to another colleague in a bit, and I can teach you how to swim."

"That's good." I smiled.

The amazement in his eyes became increasingly evident.

"I'll change my clothes and come over in a bit. I'll wait for you there," I told him, my words full of suggestive meaning.

He nodded.

I was so nervous that my heart was racing. The words I was supposed to say, which were usually stammering, came out fluently. When the elevator doors closed, I felt as if all my strength had been drained, and my heart was pounding loudly.

I originally intended to ask who the residents of this apartment building were, but when I walked up to the young man, I suddenly came to my senses.

He won't tell me, out of respect for the residents' privacy.

But what if I hook up with him and make that man pursue me and have an ambiguous relationship with me like before?

The guy who's been spying on me and monitoring me from behind the scenes will definitely come out.

The apartment was dark and quiet. As soon as I stepped out of the elevator, the motion-sensor lights inside the apartment automatically activated, with the lights from the floor-to-ceiling windows and the floor-to-ceiling lights turning on simultaneously. The whole-house sound system, smart kitchen, and temperature control also started automatically.

Ye Fenglin left me a message, the gist of which was that his grandparents had returned from their private island vacation, and he and his parents would be staying at their house tonight. Tomorrow, he asked me to be his date at the Lin family's charity party.

I breathed a slight sigh of relief. No wonder that butler was so bold. Not only could he not ignore my blatant advances, but he also accepted the invitation. He probably already knew that Ye Fenglin wouldn't be home tonight...

In the dressing room, Ye Fenglin had prepared a lot for me, including several swimsuits, all of which were very revealing three-piece swimsuits, in shades of goose, light pink, and a very star-studded black. I took a light pink one and went out again.

The swimming pool is located on the 30th floor of the apartment building. It is a heated pool open only to the apartment residents, and the temperature and pH value of the pool water are subject to specific requirements to ensure the residents' satisfaction. Outside the window next to the pool, there is a stunning and unobstructed view of the Empire State.

It was already past 11 p.m. The light blue pool water shimmered, and I sat on a beach chair wrapped in a towel.

A short while later, the young man arrived. He had changed into dark blue swimming trunks and was shirtless, revealing well-defined, attractive muscles. It was clear he was quite pleased with his physique. He carried a tray with red wine and cut fruit.

"Miss Jiang, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." The man looked at me.

I chuckled. I was wearing a light pink swimsuit with a back strap. The fabric clung to my skin, perfectly outlining my full, bear-like figure, and it was almost too big to contain.

Behind her were large expanses of fair skin. The bath towel wasn't big enough to cover her upper body, leaving her legs exposed.

Before leaving the house, I made a point of straightening my long hair to make my neck look even whiter and more slender. Judging from the man's amazed gaze, I thought I must look very beautiful at that moment.

So beautiful...that she was enough to attract that person.

I gently took off my bath towel and jumped into the pool. I swam for a while. When I was at the Jiang family's house, swimming was my favorite sport.

The pool water was at a comfortable temperature, the surrounding lights were on, and my long black hair slowly spread out.

The young man remained motionless. My heart was pounding, but outwardly I just swam back, clinging to the edge of the pool and poking my head out, giving him a gentle smile: "How was my swimming?"

“Your posture isn’t quite right, Miss Jiang.” The man finally got into the water. His Adam’s apple bobbed slightly as he came to my side. He wrapped his strong arms around my waist and said to me in a serious tone, “I’ll teach you. Relax.”

I looked up and quickly glanced at the pillars along the pool wall. The design elements of classical Roman architecture immediately caught my eye, and I spotted the barely noticeable security camera. A slight smile played on my lips, and without daring to look away, I turned back to look at the man.

Perhaps the man was also concerned that someone might appear at any moment, so he was very restrained. He put his arm around my waist and let me stretch out my arms, while he was very serious about teaching me how to swim.

"With such a great figure and such a beautiful face, learn some easy swimming techniques, and you'll look both beautiful and eye-catching."

“…Okay.” I noticed the man’s hand in the water was moving closer to my bear, and I subtly dodged it.

He curled his lips into a smile, probably realizing he shouldn't have attacked so quickly, and regained some of his gentlemanly demeanor. Gradually, his hands began to wander, even diving underwater to caress my toes.

I made up an excuse to get out of the pool, picked up a towel, and said to him softly, "I'm tired."

His eyes darkened as he looked at me, seemingly about to say something, but the phone lying beside him made him frown again. It was clear his interest had been interrupted, but he dared not refuse to answer. After all, he was just a college student working part-time here, and couldn't disobey the property owner.

"Excuse me, the lady on the 30th floor asked me to go through." The man apologized to me, his tone ambiguous. It wasn't hard to imagine what kind of ambiguous relationship he had with the resident late at night.

I lowered my head slightly. The man and I had been there for over forty minutes, but he still hadn't appeared. I couldn't help but feel disappointed, and even began to doubt whether my judgment was flawed.

I picked up some grapes from the side and ate a few. Seeing that I didn't intend to keep him, he left decisively.

There was no one else here except me. It was quiet, and the 25-meter-long pool even gave me a feeling of boundlessness. I swam slowly for a while longer until I noticed someone approaching me from behind.

Is that man back again? Before I could turn around, he hugged me from behind, his hands gripping my neck from behind.

"Xiao Fu, if you want to learn to swim, why don't you come to me?" The man's calm, slightly sarcastic tone stunned me. I turned my head and saw Xie Yong. My heart almost stopped beating. In my mind, I had never thought of Xie Yong as the murderer... But he just showed up like that.

Xie Yong hadn't even changed his swimming trunks; he was still wearing his plain white shirt. After being splashed by the pool water, his pale arm muscles tightened slightly, and you could even see his abs through the shirt. My back was pressed against his strong, powerful abs and thighs.

He forcefully lifted my chin, his thin lips pressed tightly together, his eyes filled with deep emotions that easily made me feel fear and tension.

"What are you playing? Answer me." Xie Yong's tone was too domineering and arrogant. His palm was burning hot, and it was pressing against my neck, making me feel like I was suffocating.

He felt my faint pulse with a fascination in his palm. My legs struggled for a moment, afraid of cramping and losing strength, but I stopped struggling and just lowered my head, watching his arm with the watch on it wrap around my waist. His hands were a little restless, cupping my breasts that rose and fell with my breath, twisting and softening them.

My eyelashes fluttered slightly as I looked at him.

Xie Yong loosened his grip slightly and, using the buoyancy of the pool water, lifted me to the edge. He pulled me out of the pool, handed me a towel that covered my ankles. I didn't dare to speak, just kept my head down.

Seeing that Xie Yong didn't say anything, I was too lazy to change my clothes anymore and just wanted to take the private elevator back to my apartment. Xie Yong followed me slowly and steadily, and we entered Ye Fenglin's house together. His gaze was intense as he stared intently at me from behind.

The moment the door closed, Xie Yong slammed me against the wall, and I turned to look at him.

I instinctively gripped the towel tightly, and this act of resistance seemed to slowly erode Xie Yong's rationality. He raised his hand, "Xiao Fu, Ye Zi isn't coming back tonight. You're so lonely, why don't you look for me?"

Xie Yong spoke each word with rationality and composure, seemingly no different from usual. But I know him; his anger wasn't outwardly obvious. The fact that he spoke through gritted teeth showed just how angry he was.

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What he said was true, and I couldn't deny it. I approached that man with the intention of deliberately seducing him.

Seeing that I refused to speak, Xie Yong's voice was deep, even a little hoarse: "Afraid of me?"

With his hands, he moved slowly and deliberately, letting me hold the towel, but his fingers slipped through the gaps, caressing my shoulders, and then moving to my swimsuit. The straps on my shoulders and neck were untied, and they floated lightly to the ground.

I was startled and let out a cry of "Ah!" but I didn't dare to move. Letting go of the towel meant I was completely naked, so I kept holding onto the towel and let Xie Yong's hand do whatever he wanted.

"I was just helping you change your clothes." Xie Yong's hand cradled me, the chastity ring tracing a line across my waist, cold and trembling. "I told you. Before Yu Xu wakes up, you can choose me. If you still can't love me after he wakes up, I will let you go."

"Is he awake?" This time, the swimsuit tie around his waist was also untied and fell down.

Xie Yong looked at the light pink swimsuit on the ground, his lips curling into a particularly arrogant smile. "You're already looking for other men before you've even woken up. What do you take me for? Do you think I can just stand by and watch you being intimate with other men? The reason I tolerated Ye Zi is because you like him, and you also like the person who's with you tonight? Can he afford Yu Xu's surgery and medical expenses? He can afford to sleep with him, but not everyone can."

"No..." My whole body trembled. I was covered up with only a thin bath towel, and I felt that it couldn't even cover his sharp gaze. He mentioned Yu Xu again, which reminded me of the drug that always made Yu Xu unconscious. At this moment, my fear of him reached its peak.

Xie Yong released his grip. He calmly walked into the room, while I stood there, frozen like a statue in the apartment lobby, not daring to move an inch.

A few minutes later, he came downstairs with the light pink lace nightgown that I really liked. Seeing that I was clutching the towel tightly and refusing to let go, Xie Yong half-squatted down and slowly pulled the dress from my feet to my thighs, up to my waist, and finally lifted the shoulder straps.

His large hands caressed my shoulders and neck. "Xiao Fu, look at me."

His voice was incredibly seductive. I slowly raised my eyes, and the aggressive intent in Xie Yong's eyes was so intense it was almost tangible.

"Where did I not do well enough to make you dissatisfied?" Xie Yong stroked my face. "Will you accept me? Help me take off the ring."

"...Xie Yong, don't do this." I said with difficulty, "You'll catch a cold, change your clothes."

Xie Yong had just stepped out of the pool, not even wiping the water droplets from his head. His forehead was covered in sweat, but he didn't look disheveled. It added a sharp, aggressive edge to his already handsome features. Up close, you would only think he was deliberately seductive. His skin was flawless, white, and perfect.

"I changed it for you once, aren't you going to help me?" he retorted.

I looked away. He showed no intention of leaving Ye Fenglin's house; instead, he acted like the master of the house, walking directly into the bedroom. I watched him slowly remove his shirt and trousers and go into the bathroom. A moment later, Xie Yong emerged wrapped in a towel, revealing his well-defined, narrow waist, deeply defined abs, and an undeniable bulge beneath the towel. His pale, muscular physique and V-shaped waist were visually striking.

"What does Yezi wear to bed tonight?" He picked up a towel to dry his hair and asked slowly.

I shook my head.

"Fall asleep?" He raised an eyebrow slightly.

"No." I clenched the towel between my fingers, then released it. "I don't know. Let's go to separate rooms and sleep."

I wanted to leave this place that made me feel very uneasy. When Xie Yong saw that I still wanted to leave, his jawline tightened slightly, and he grabbed my hand from behind. I was extremely surprised. Before I could even notice the towel, it had already floated to the ground from my hand.

Xie Yong looked at me with a rare tenderness, yet it carried a subtle hint of dominance and pressure. "Don't you want to try me?"

His warm, large hand touched my waist, and through the thin fabric, his scorching breath assaulted me once more.

My eyelashes blinked incessantly. I knew what he wanted, but I had no interest at the moment. I probably couldn't escape today. I forced myself to endure the discomfort; the suffocating air made me feel terrible. I could only hug Xie Yong's neck tightly, "I...no, please..."

"Help me in a different way." Xie Yong hugged me, whispered in my ear, and told me to greet the little guy who was baring his teeth and claws. I looked down and saw that it was pink and so pretty.

...

The continuous overcast skies made the view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows appear gray and gloomy. The temperature remained cold, and the weather always seemed overcast and oppressive. A brewing blizzard seemed poised to strike the city.

I know when I fell asleep, but when I woke up, I felt weak all over, and my legs were sore from holding one position for so long. The room was spacious and quiet, with excellent soundproofing, so much so that I didn't hear the housekeeper downstairs working for quite a while.

"Knock knock." The bedroom was in complete disarray when a knocking sound came from outside the door. My brain reacted a little slowly.

"Miss Jiang, are you inside? We are the apartment's housekeeper, here to clean the room." The housekeeper gently reminded her from outside the door, "Young Master Ye is back, he's downstairs with guests. He asks you to change your clothes and come down quickly."

Remembering what happened last night, I suddenly realized what was happening. Looking down, I saw the man beside me was still fast asleep, and the little one was still in my lap. I was both embarrassed and angry, and I quickly pushed him away. Xie Yong probably has a strong temper when he wakes up, and he was a little impatient, hugging me tightly without caring about me.

Does he still think he's at home? How can a man who has a habit of getting up early to exercise be sleeping until now?

I patted him again, and a hint of annoyance appeared on the man's handsome features. He opened his eyes, and the coldness and arrogance he exuded startled me.

"Xiao Fu? You're awake so early." Xie Yong's voice was low, his composure and rationality restored. He hugged me tightly. "How did you feel last night?"

"Get up quickly, they're downstairs." I was extremely anxious, gesturing to tell him that not only Ye Fenglin had returned, but his friends were also downstairs.

Xie Yong disagreed, "It should be gratitude. Her family is holding a charity banquet tonight and invited me, Ye Zi, and our parents."

As I heard the sound of someone pushing open the bedroom door, my heart skipped a beat, heavy and urgent. I quickly pushed Xie Yong onto the bed, frantically picked up the things on the floor, grabbed them all at once, and threw them into the bathroom.

After confirming that there was nothing amiss in the room, I nervously spoke up, "I, I'm here! Don't come in... I haven't changed my clothes."

The butler outside the door understood. After a moment of silence, she said, "Miss Jiang, don't forget that Young Master Ye is still waiting for you."

I answered, made sure no one was around, and quickly took a shower, dried my hair, did my skincare routine, grabbed a white short-sleeved cardigan and jeans, tied my long, curly hair up with a beige satin hair tie, checked myself in the mirror, and saw a simple, gentle, and foolproof outfit.

Seeing how guilty I looked, Xie Yong, who was picking out Ye Fenglin's T-shirts and pants in the dressing room, smiled even more blatantly.

"You, stay away." My back stiffened abruptly as I reminded him to close the door.

Downstairs, Ye Fenglin seemed to have fully recovered. He was dressed in a thin black jacket and a soft shirt, a carefully chosen combination that made him appear tall and long-legged. The black sporty outfit perfectly balanced elegance and comfort, showcasing Ye Fenglin's strengths.

The person sitting opposite him was indeed Lin Zhi'en, and there were other people behind him. I could tell at a glance that they were staff members from various luxury stores.

Lin Zhi'en didn't even look up; she knew I was there just from the sound of footsteps. She put down her teacup, her gaze following me, and gave me a very polite and elegant smile. "Xiao Fu."

“…Ji-en.” I was bare-faced, with only my hair simply combed. Compared to her, a young lady who was always so elegant and beautiful, I felt a little inferior.

A faint smile played on Lin Zhi'en's lips. She was wearing a Chanel-style dress, and her long, wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders.

She spoke gently, "I was worried you weren't comfortable staying at Yezi's, so I wanted to come and see you. Are your injuries better? Are you sleeping well? Are you still afraid at night?"

These questions weren't pointed, but Ye Fenglin frowned unhappily. He smiled and said, "Zhi'en, I wouldn't bully Xiao Fu. I told my grandparents about her yesterday, and they really want to meet her. If nothing unexpected happens, Xiao Fu and I will be dating soon."

Lin Zhi'en didn't even glance at Ye Fenglin, remaining unmoved. She got up and came to my side. Her fingers brushed across my arm, glancing at the slender waist that was sometimes visible beneath my knitted sweater, before she smiled and said, "You've recovered very well, now I'm relieved."

"Thank you," I whispered, my voice gentle.

Lin Zhi'en smiled gently, looking understanding. "Xiao Fu, my mother is hosting a charity gala tonight, and Ye Zi said you'll be there too. I was worried you wouldn't have anything to wear, so I brought her to Ye Zi's house to pick out an outfit you like."

"But I..."

"Zhi'en, you don't trust me at all," Ye Fenglin seemed to dislike Lin Zhi'en's tendency to make decisions on her own. He raised an eyebrow in displeasure. "I'll take Xiao Fu to pick out the prettiest outfit. It's too much trouble for you to make an extra trip."

"Ye Zi doesn't know what you like. I know you like Chanel and Van Cleef & Arpels. Guess what I bought for you?" Lin Zhi'en's eyes were gentle. I really couldn't refuse, so I smiled at her and thanked her.

Lim Ji-eun is already a bit taller than me, and she's used to wearing high heels, so she walks very gracefully, step by step.

She and I went upstairs together. The people there, following the young lady's instructions, brought her chosen dress and accessories. Lin Zhi'en had me sit in front of the dressing table and said with a smile, "The weather forecast says there might be heavy snow tonight, so we won't go to the suburban manor. We've chosen a hotel instead."

She gathered my long hair up, and Lin Zhi'en even put a pure camellia hair accessory on my head. After adjusting it a little, she was very satisfied and asked the person behind her to bring out my dress.

The Spring/Summer high-end ready-to-wear collection was just launched a few days ago.

Pure white, with puff sleeves and a tulle skirt, it was very dreamy. Coupled with the white ballet flats she had prepared and the pearl trim, I felt like an innocent and romantic princess in a castle, and even I had a vague feeling about it.

Lin Zhi'en fastened a light blue four-leaf clover bracelet for me.

She said, "I spent a long time choosing, and I knew this outfit would be the most suitable for Xiaofu."

"Thank you, but..." I met her gaze, feeling a little awkward. This outfit was too formal, making me seem like I was overshadowing her.

I don't actually like being manipulated like this, but Lin Zhi'en has always been very gentle with me, and I really can't think of a reason to refuse. I looked in the mirror, took off the camellia hair accessory, tied it up on both sides, and made a very innocent double bun hairstyle.

The dreamlike quality had faded considerably, making me feel much more comfortable. I looked at Lin Zhi'en, who smiled and complimented me, "You're very pretty."

"And you?" I asked curiously.

"I'll get my hair and makeup done later. I just wanted to see what you'd look like in advance." Lin Zhi'en smiled gently. She looked in the mirror, her gaze pausing for a moment before she looked away.

"Were you with Xie Yong last night?" she asked, brushing a strand of hair from my cheek.

I was startled and quickly shook my head: "I, I've never seen him."

"Is that so..." Lin Zhi'en stared at me, her lips slightly parted. I felt a moment of awkwardness, but I quickly covered it up.

“Okay.” Lin Zhi’en glanced at it indifferently and said to me softly, “I saw Xie Yong’s watch on the cabinet, so I thought he came here last night.”

I was amazed by Lin Zhi'en's observational skills and dared not speak. I simply accompanied her downstairs and watched her say goodbye to Ye Fenglin. Before leaving, her gaze lingered on the stairs to the second floor, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

My heart skipped a beat, and all my strength seemed to have been drained away. The situation had been so chaotic that I had no idea where Xie Yong was... If he was still in the room, it would only be a matter of time before Ye Fenglin found him.

Thinking of this, I quickly grabbed Ye Fenglin's arm and said, "I... I'm hungry."

"Sweetie, after you change your clothes, I'll take you to eat." Ye Fenglin chuckled, his voice lazy and casual: "I almost forgot, you were just sleeping. Why did you get up so late today?"

Ye Fenglin pinched my nose very affectionately.

Like other rich young masters, he was too lazy to go to the stores. People of his status could simply come in and have someone take care of them.

I could only shake my head and say that I was too tired from swimming last night and went to bed very late this morning.

"Just swimming?" He laughed a few times, looking at me meaningfully. "Didn't you do anything else?"

I knew he thought I was just trying to comfort myself last night, so I blushed and said, "No." Besides, there was someone with me last night, why would I need that?

Ye Fenglin smiled confidently, a slight curve appearing on his thin lips: "Then I need to check it out."

He insisted on going upstairs, and I couldn't stop him at all. Upstairs, only the bedroom where Xie Yong and I had stayed last night was untied; the bed was still a mess. Sure enough, I saw Xie Yong's watch there. Taking advantage of Ye Fenglin's inattention, I quickly grabbed it and held it in my hand.

The bed was covered with a crumpled nightgown and a bath towel. Ye Fenglin's voice was low and husky with a hint of a smile: "You still say you don't miss me."

I ignored Ye Fenglin's teasing and scanned the entire bedroom, nervously looking for any possible location. Fortunately, Ye Fenglin was very easygoing; he went straight to his walk-in closet, which made my heart skip a beat again.

What if Xie Yong is still inside? My heart was pounding with anxiety.

Ye Fenglin walked in, and I stood up as well. All the family leaders would be attending the charity gala tonight, and Ye Fenglin took it very seriously. He had chosen a dark gray bespoke suit, extremely high-quality and impeccably tailored. However, he wasn't wearing a tie, and the top two buttons of his collar were undone—casual, natural, yet undeniably dignified.

He probably didn't notice Xie Yong, but my actions were so strange that Ye Fenglin couldn't help but turn his head: "Is there something inside?"

Feeling guilty, I lowered my voice, "No, it's just that I..."

I froze halfway through my sentence.

Inside the wardrobe, Xie Yong pushed open halfway through the door. Just as Ye Fenglin turned his head and was about to see him, I quickly grabbed Ye Fenglin's hand, threw my watch into the dressing room, kissed him, and closed the door.

Ye Fenglin chuckled with pleasure. He raised the corners of his eyes slightly, cupped the back of my head with his hand, kissed my ear, and nipped it mischievously. "Xiao Fu, I couldn't sleep all night thinking about you. It hurts so much."

My face burned and my head spun from his lewd remark. Ye Fenglin lowered his head and kissed me fiercely. I couldn't help but sob.

We didn't go out until evening.

The Ye family's car was in the underground parking lot. Mr. and Mrs. Ye went to great lengths to ensure the safety of their precious son. They changed to a very low-key Bentley and arranged for bodyguards to accompany us. The car slowly drove towards the Royal Hotel located in the center of the Empire State.

The hotel's exterior design is elegant and understated, exuding a restrained sense of nobility, surrounded by towering buildings and luxury cars. When we stepped into the banquet hall for the charity gala, the high ceilings, beautiful crystal chandeliers, and flowing, elegant music... it wasn't ostentatious extravagance, but rather a testament to the wealth and refinement of the old-money family.

I met Lin Jindong at the entrance.

Although he was one of the main characters tonight, his presence was very low, making him seem out of place among the Lin family members. He was still wearing a long black trench coat and black trousers, looking like a social elite who had just finished work. He was tall and slender, with a cigarette between his fingers, and also exuded an air of nobility ingrained in his bones.

"Brother Jin Dong," Ye Fenglin greeted, "I'll go in first."

Lin Jindong's gaze fell on me, from top to bottom. He nodded slightly and chuckled softly, but it appeared dim and cold under the bright light.

I took Ye Fenglin's hand and moved away from Lin Jindong. He led me into the center of the crowd. Suddenly, my phone vibrated slightly. Ye Fenglin glanced at it with some displeasure. I hesitated and looked at him. Ye Fenglin comforted me, "It's nothing. My mom said something happened at the apartment again and asked if I wanted to move back home."

"W-What's wrong?" I suddenly had a bad feeling.

"The resident on the 30th floor had an affair with the apartment manager, and her husband found out. My mom said this is too strange and doesn't feel right." Ye Fenglin frowned, clearly disgusted by such scandalous news.

I froze, then tightened my grip on his arm. It was the man from last night…

Ye Fenglin suddenly stiffened, and I followed his gaze to Xie Yong.

Xie Yong walked towards Ye Fenglin, looking down at him with confidence and composure. He was wearing the same white dress as me today, which made Ye Fenglin's expression even worse. Xie Yong smiled, the curve of his lips deepening slightly.

He seemed eager to confront Ye Fenglin.