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As Lin Zhi'en finished speaking, Lin Jindong released me: "I'll give you one minute to clean yourself up."

My body stiffened, feeling angry and embarrassed. Did he think of me as one of those socialites who used their bodies to move around high society? I wanted to cry, as if the tide was crashing over my head. I couldn't breathe, my eyelashes fluttered, and I lowered my head.

Lin Jindong opened the door and looked at his sister. "She's here with me. What happened?"

Lin Zhi'en looked at him suspiciously, then sized up her brother. Her expression changed slightly, but she managed a smile: "Big brother, what are you doing in the room?"

"Let's talk about the case," Lin Jindong said succinctly, his face cold and aloof.

But I can see that his attitude towards Lin Zhi'en can be described as doting; at least his demeanor is no longer that of a highly aggressive and scrutinizing figure.

Lin Zhi'en looked into the room, and I quickly dropped my weak and innocent act, holding back the tears that were about to fall. I tried to look as normal as possible, but compared to the dignified and beautiful Lin Zhi'en outside the door, my posture was too humble, and my forced appearance seemed even more ridiculous.

She smiled slightly, "Brother, it's so late. Even if it's a case, you can't talk about it all night. I'll take her home first. If there's anything you haven't finished talking about, you can contact each other again."

Lin Jindong nodded.

I knew Lin Zhi'en was coming to my rescue, so I walked towards her. She gently closed the door and glanced at me again. I felt like I had nowhere to hide, and a chill ran down my spine.

"Your hair is messy." Lin Zhi'en suddenly moved closer. She raised her hand and tucked my long hair behind my ear. I didn't flinch. I felt her looking at my face, and I clenched the hem of my skirt with my hands hanging at my sides.

She gave a faint smile. Lin Zhi'en's double eyelids were thin and narrow, giving her a smiling look. However, her old-fashioned socialite demeanor prevented her from appearing overly cheap or gentle. Instead, she exuded a distant and aloof air, radiating nobility that made people hesitant to approach her.

"From the first time I saw you in the store, I thought you were very beautiful. Your eyes were charming, and you were as fair and rosy as a peach. Even though you were wearing such an ugly dress, you still had a great figure."

Her tone was very ordinary, and her expression didn't change much. Her eyes were dark and calm, yet they seemed to be drawing me in.

"Would you like to marry into my family?" She smiled at me.

My heart started pounding erratically.

She suddenly added, "I was just kidding. You looked so beautiful and pitiful when you were scared. No wonder he..."

Lin Zhi'en didn't finish her sentence. At that moment, I felt that she was even more frightening than her brother. Her voice was very soft, and I couldn't tell her true emotions, but it made my hair stand on end.

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She walked faster and had already reached the stairs. She turned around and said, "Come on."

I increasingly felt that I was worthless, and that I did almost nothing right except mess things up.

It's already past 1 a.m., and even if I wanted to go home, no taxi would be willing to pick me up in the wealthy area at this hour. I'm only wearing this dress, and there's no way I can walk back.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I went downstairs, I saw two people sitting on the white leather sofa in the Lin family's first-floor living room. The overhead chandelier cast a cold, dim light. Ye Fenglin had his hands crossed behind his head, frowning, looking irritated and unapproachable. Xie Yong just smoked, not saying a word, his dark eyes unfathomable, his expression icy cold.

"Don't worry, it's nothing. Jiang Fu and my older brother are discussing the case in the study upstairs. She probably forgot you're still waiting for her." Lin Zhi'en walked over. "Alright, she's right here."

Lin Zhi'en led me to the two men. Their gazes were excessively sharp, filled with scrutiny and suspicion. I felt as if every inch of my exposed skin was being examined intently by the two men.

Especially... I thought of the long hair that Lin Zhi'en had tucked behind her ear, which perfectly revealed her neck and collarbone, leaving nothing to hide.

Fortunately, they didn't seem to have noticed anything amiss. Ye Fenglin came up to me and asked, "Have you explained things to Brother Jin Dong?"

I looked at Lin Zhi'en. She knew perfectly well that I was in her older brother's room, yet she naturally changed it to the study for me, unknowingly helping me out of a predicament.

I didn't know how to answer Ye Fenglin. Xie Yong, who was still sitting on the sofa, narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze thoughtful. He spoke in a low voice, glancing at me sideways: "So busy that you don't even have time to answer the phone and reply to messages?"

His voice rose arrogantly at the end, and I avoided Xie Yong's gaze, lowering my eyes to look only at my fingertips without saying a word.

The atmosphere in the hall became somewhat somber for a moment.

"..." Xie Yong stubbed out his cigarette, stood up, and stared at my skirt for a long time with a sharp gaze. At first, I thought it was a problem with my hair, so I couldn't help but look down. But I found that I had forgotten to smooth out the hem of my skirt, which was now just barely covering my upper thighs.

However, the skirt itself isn't very long, so I don't think Xie Yong could discover anything from it.

"I've been waiting for you for ages, let's go home." Ye Fenglin raised an eyebrow, breaking the silence.

He took off his black coat and gave it to me, forcefully draping it over my shoulders.

Xie Yong remained calm and composed, his expression unchanged. But I noticed that his pale fingers were clenched tightly around the lighter, and the veins on the back of his hand were faintly visible. Why was he so angry? I looked at him nervously.

The car stopped in front of the lobby. I got in first, but to my surprise, there were several shopping bags at the back. I wouldn't mistake those iconic orange paper bags. Weren't they the Hermes bags that Ye Fenglin bought for Lin Zhi'en?

I looked up at Ye Fenglin. He got into the car before Xie Yong and was next to me. Seeing my confused look, he smiled and said, "Open it and take a look."

"..." I was puzzled, but I still obediently opened the package. It was a classic Hermès Kelly bag in dreamy purple and milkshake white. Ye Fenglin had also thoughtfully included a silk scarf. I thought it was a gift for Lin Zhi'en and that I needed to help him wrap the scarf. I habitually took out the scarf and wrapped it around the handle of the bag. This is also a basic styling lesson for employees of luxury stores.

"Do you like them? They're for you." Ye Fenglin suddenly said, startling me so much that I almost dropped the two expensive bags I was holding.

I put the bag back in the box and returned it to him.

It's not that no men have given me these luxury items. When I was working part-time at the store, many people invited me out to dinner under the guise of giving me luxury items. I understand what accepting these gifts means. I don't want to have any financial transactions with any men, and I don't want them to think I'm someone they can take advantage of because of these luxury items.

My refusal was quite obvious, and Ye Fenglin's smile gradually faded, turning dangerous in an instant. "You don't like it?"

"..." I can't accept it.

I typed it out to him.

"This is a gift for you." Ye Fenglin persisted, but he was clearly not that patient. He was exceptionally forceful, as if he absolutely had to make me accept these things.

I looked at Xie Yong with a troubled expression. From the moment we got in the car until now, Xie Yong had been leaning back with his eyes closed, not saying a word. He only slowly turned his head when he heard Ye Fenglin's voice. I quickly took his hand, and Xie Yong glanced at Ye Fenglin, "Ye Zi, let me take you home first."

Ye Fenglin raised an eyebrow, lowered his eyes slightly to hide the displeasure in them, and curled his lips into a smile, "Brother Yong, do you think I'm too much of an eyesore?"

"You should go home." Although Xie Yong was arrogant, he was well-mannered and gentlemanly. I could tell he was in a bad mood, but he didn't show it. He remained patient and calmly said, "Your mother has called me several times, telling you to go home quickly."

"Young Master, we've arrived near Young Master Ye's house," the driver in the front seat reminded the two.

"Get out of the car," Xie Yong ordered.

Ye Fenglin's expression changed, his brows turning unusually cold. He and Xie Yong were locked in a tense standoff for only a few seconds before he shrugged and smiled, "Okay, whatever you say."

Xie Yong remained silent.

Ye Fenglin loosened his collar, then discarded the coat he had draped over me and closed the car door.

I peeked out out of curiosity and saw that this was the traditional wealthy residential area of ​​the Empire State, the very top of the pyramid, with townhouses lining Park Avenue.

Only old-money families and top-tier celebrities have the right to live here.

Many houses look grand and classic, but in front of me stands a six-story limestone townhouse that looks like something out of a movie, with high steps leading directly to the central double entrance.

Xie Yong's father is running for mayor of Imperial City. If he is elected, he will move to the mayor's mansion nearby. However, since the mayor's mansion is a place that can be visited by appointment, someone like Xie Yong who values ​​privacy may not necessarily move in with his parents.

“My home is number 50 up ahead.” Xie Yong seemed to understand what I was thinking, nodded, and even had the driver turn and drive to that area.

The townhouse had a light beige exterior, with a black and gold gate at the top of the steps. It looked very simple and understated, surrounded by lush greenery.

This place boasts top-notch security, environment, and education. To showcase the community's wealth to its residents, it's near the largest museum in the Empire State, with an exceptionally rich cultural heritage. It's a house that Yu Xu and I would never consider buying in our entire lives.

"Want to come in? But my parents aren't home. I'll introduce you another day." Xie Yong saw me peering curiously through the window, took my hand from behind, and leaned down. We were so close that I could smell the faint scent of smoke emanating from him.

My body stiffened.

Whether it's Xie Yong or Ye Fenglin.

They are all followers.

Maybe it's just because I'm pretty and look weak and easy to bully that they'll patiently play these games with me.

Wearing a beautiful haute couture gown, carrying an expensive bag, and adorned with sparkling jewelry, I attend parties where wealthy people gather. I even have the opportunity to spend a romantic evening in a villa like this…

The generous donations from these people are just a few things that slip through their fingers, but these things make it all too easy for people to forget that they were originally ordinary people.

The class distinctions between us are real.

He said to me, "Jiang Fu, I can testify in court, so you don't need to find anyone else to help you."

I looked at him in surprise. I didn't expect him to agree so quickly, even though I had only provoked him by using Ye Fenglin.

Xie Yong's lips slowly curved upwards, his voice light and deliberate: "I will not make you go around looking for others to help you with anything I can do for you."

With his promise, I finally felt relieved and smiled at him. For some reason, this simple gesture made Xie Yong grab my hand. He raised his sharp eyebrows slightly and asked, "What about the reward?"

I didn't know what reward he wanted, and I tried to pull my hand back, but Xie Yong picked me up and put me on his lap.

The skirt was a bit short, and when I sat down, almost all the skin at the top of my legs was exposed. When Xie Yong saw this, he covered me with his suit jacket. I looked at him, waiting for the "reward" he wanted.

Soon, my face flushed slightly. Xie Yong's hand tightened around my waist, and I realized that what he wanted was... to kiss him.

I lowered my head, cupped his cheek with my hand, and was about to kiss him when Xie Yong suddenly grabbed my hand, his thin lips curving into a smile, "I smoked today. No kissing."

"..." I breathed a sigh of relief, but Xie Yong spoke seriously while his hands became increasingly tight. My body was almost completely leaning against him. He changed his position, spreading my legs apart and tightening his waist.

The hand wearing the watch was gently rubbing his shoulder when it touched the strap there. Xie Yong's eyes darkened. He didn't use much force, and as soon as he touched it, the strap slowly fell from his shoulder to his arm.

Xie Yong frowned, "...What exactly did Ye Fenglin choose as clothes?"

I was a little confused. Did he think the dress was ugly?

No wonder he'd been frowning at me ever since I put it on. But the next second, Xie Yong completely untied the strap, leaving most of my left side exposed. I quickly raised my hand to cover it, but Xie Yong's fingers were incredibly hot. I kept shrinking back, but my breathing became increasingly rapid, almost as if I were deceiving myself.

"What exactly do you want?" I reached for my phone and typed a question to him.

He slowly opened his mouth: "I'll play with you."

I stared wide-eyed. Xie Yong seemed to lose control easily after drinking. He asked me softly, "I know this is your first time... I'll serve you, and I won't make you uncomfortable... okay?"

I shook my head violently. I could accept kissing him, but I could never do it with him. For me, doing such a thing should be an intimate union with someone I like, where we can lean on each other. I don't like Xie Yong at all, so how could I agree to that?

I raised my hand and covered his mouth with mine. He misunderstood this action again. Xie Yong kissed my palm and said, "I'm sorry, I couldn't control myself and smoked one today. I know you don't like the taste."

He chuckled softly, his breath hot on my palm; it was so hot I even wanted to curl my fingers.

I thought he was really that "understanding," but Xie Yong instructed the driver to drive to a nearby convenience store, buy mouthwash and chewing gum, and when he came back, I was greeted by the familiar fresh scent of fruit. He lifted my chin and kissed me forcefully. Even if I tried to dodge, he would press me down and kiss me again and again.

Xie Yong really loves his family too much. I can't even imagine how he'll get along with the real "leading lady" in the future.

The next morning, after getting up, I browsed my phone as usual.

Aside from the news I subscribe to, there's nothing new. However, after class this morning, Attorney Fu Yue informed me that Yu Xu will be on trial in federal court this Friday.

Previously, the prosecutor in charge of the case believed that Yu Xu posed a flight risk and could harm the community, and was reluctant to approve Yu Xu's parole application. Fu Yue originally wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to collect evidence to file another application, but unexpectedly, the case was scheduled for trial.

"Don't worry, I'm 100% confident that I will represent him in the case of innocence," Fu Yue said with great confidence.

"..." "Is it possible?" I was too embarrassed to ask.

But my hesitation seemed to anger Fu Yue, who coldly told me that he would show it to me.

I waited anxiously at home for the final result. If Yu Xu still couldn't get out, I was prepared to accept his plea agreement. At least that way, I could get a five-year suspended sentence instead of a verdict, and Yu Xu wouldn't have to stay in prison.

I didn't eat anything all day, and Lu Qixi couldn't stand it anymore. She advised me to calm down and ordered some sushi to be delivered to the school. I wasn't in the mood at all, so I ate a little bit. Around 7 p.m., Fu Yue sent me a short message.

Me.

Upon seeing the news, my long eyelashes trembled uncontrollably. I immediately told Lu Qixi, who was even more excited than I was. "That's wonderful, Xiao Fu! Yu Xu has been acquitted and can come back to you tomorrow!"

My eyelashes trembled, and I burst into tears. After class, I rushed home as fast as I could. As soon as I opened the door, I smelled a faint scent of honey and milk. Yu Xu was sitting on the sofa. I quickly went to him, looking at him with a wronged expression in my eyes.

Yu Xu has lost weight.

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I knew he must have suffered a lot in the detention center. His once sunny and handsome face seemed to have turned pale. I stroked his face with heartache and began to sob.

"Xiao Fu? Xiao Fu, don't cry." Yu Xu quickly hugged me tightly. "I'm sorry, it's my fault... but believe me, I really didn't hit anyone. When I went out, I just felt dizzy, and when I woke up I was already taken to the police station."

I nodded frantically and used sign language to tell him that I believed him. Only Yu Xu could understand what I was gesturing. I cried my eyes out, tears streaming down my face. Yu Xu gently kissed the top of my head and hugged me.

It was a long time, even the honey milk he specially made for me had gone cold, before Yu Xu reached out and gently brushed the hair that was stuck to my cheeks with tears. "I'm sorry, Xiao Fu. I thought that day that I might never be able to get out of this again, so I told you we should break up. I..."

I raised my hand to cover his mouth, shook my head, and told him that it didn't matter at all.

That evening, I cooked a meal, and Yu Xu ate slowly. I had taken care of him for two days, and after he looked a little better, I accompanied him to Imperial College London to cancel his leave.

Fortunately, the car accident did not affect Yu Xu's studies or life. He also called his aunt in Jersey to say that he was fine and would take me home when school was out for a few days.

A week has passed.

I withdrew the money from my bank card and gave most of it to Fu Yue, but he refused to accept it. I put the rest into two new cards and had the apartment manager give them to Ye Fenglin and Xie Yong respectively, as a token of my gratitude for their help.

Xie Yong remained unmoved. However, one day, I suddenly received a package containing the two Hermes bags that Ye Fenglin had previously purchased. He sent them to me unopened.

...It was another weekend. Yu Xu's school was on holiday, and he was at home helping his juniors modify code to earn some money. Lu Qixi and I went to the store for part-time work. Before meeting, I bought a cup of hot cocoa and some other things at the convenience store downstairs. As I passed the shelf, I saw the fancy packaging boxes.

I don't know why, but I feel like it's been a long time since I've been with Yu Xu. Yu Xu's lips are always cool and soft, and very easy to kiss... He always insists on wearing this thing, afraid that I will get pregnant, but actually, after this incident, I suddenly have the idea of ​​marrying Yu Xu and leaving the Empire State.

Yu Xu is studying computer science, and Los Angeles is a better place for him to develop than the Empire State. I'm also about to graduate. Los Angeles has always been a movie paradise. Maybe I can join a movie costume design team, use my professional skills, and at the same time, stay far away from the game's main characters and never have to see them again in my life.

"Hello, would you like to pay?" The sales clerk scanned the QR code and looked at me with a smile.

I chose the ultra-thin one, with a sweet berry flavor.

Although I felt a little embarrassed, I didn't think I needed the extra-exhilarating one. I'm quite adventurous, and Yu Xu and I get along well. After paying, I put the box in my bag and went to the store before my night shift started.

“Xiao Fu, do you think we should prepare a gift for Attorney Fu?” Lu Qixi asked, buttoning up her shirt. “He has helped you a lot. I ran into him at the law firm the day before yesterday, and he even asked me if you are still crying every day.”

I looked in the mirror, clipped my long hair up with a pearl hair clip, and then turned to her in sign language, "I bought a tie and cufflinks a long time ago to give to him."

“Then I’ll go to the police station tomorrow and tell him to come directly to the store to find you.”

I nodded.

There were more customers than expected tonight. A beautiful and sweet lady came in with her daughter. The manager, with her sharp eyes, noticed her expensive attire and asked Lu Qixi and me to serve her. I served her a light cheesecake with black tea and orange juice, and also brought her a cup of lemon tea. Lu Qixi bent down and flipped through the latest catalog for her.

The lady, with her pale pink nail polish, dabbed a few dots on her dresses.

Lu Qixi lowered her head slightly.

"Oh, by the way, I'm not feeling well today. Find someone with a similar build to me to try on the size for me." After giving the order, the lady picked up the little girl beside her, smiled, wiped the cream off her lips, and gently coaxed the child.

Lu Qixi looked at me with a troubled expression, and she quietly mouthed to me, "Xiao Fu, I think I've gained a little weight recently, why don't you come?"

Of course I agreed.

The store originally provided modeling services for these socialites and wealthy women. At the time, the store manager kept me on because I always looked good in the clothes as a model and satisfied the buyers.

As soon as I came out with the dark green dress she had chosen, the lady's eyes lit up, and she picked out several more outfits. I tried on dozens of dresses in one go, and she was extremely satisfied. She swiped her card to buy them all and asked the store to arrange for them to be delivered to her villa.

It was almost 10 o'clock. I glanced at my watch. The unexpected situation today had left me a bit tired. I held on until 10:30, too lazy to even change my clothes, and put on my coat to go home.

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As soon as I stepped out of the department store, I saw that black Mercedes-Benz G-Class that I hadn't seen in a long time by the roadside. I was startled and was about to turn around and take the subway from another street when the car honked twice in an extremely arrogant manner, reminding me to come over.

It's time to make things clear. I walked hesitantly, carrying my bag, and opened the car door. Xie Yong stared at me for a long time. He raised his eyebrows slightly and let out a very soft sneer. His hand was on the steering wheel, and he wore a Roger Dubuis watch with a silver dial on his wrist.

“Your brother has been out for almost two weeks now, you’ve spent enough time with him, isn’t it my turn?”

I couldn't say anything, so I got in the car. I looked down and typed on my phone with my bag on my lap. Xie Yong seemed to have noticed something. He took the box out of the bag with his long fingers, paused, smiled, and suddenly hugged me.

"Do you need it tonight?" he asked me. It was only then that I realized he had taken out the box. Xie Yong's expression was quite calm, but what he said startled me so much that my eyes widened. I shook my head and handed him the phone.

What I wrote was that I already have a boyfriend.

Xie Yong didn't say anything, but I thought he understood what I meant and knew that I was talking about Yu Xu. I took the condom I bought back from him, put it in my bag, and was about to open the car door and get out.

It was a very faint sound, and I was so startled that I bit my lip.

The car doors were locked.

I looked out the car window and saw Yu Xu, who was wearing a black coat, had arrived. He had come to pick me up and take me home, but he had no idea that I was now locked in this car by the roadside.