"What?" Yan Zhi took a half step back, creating some distance between herself and Leng Linli.
He was standing way too close to her.
Leng Linli inevitably saw Yan Zhi take a half step back. He paused, his hand holding the box stopped, and he looked at Yan Zhi, pursing his lips slightly: "Phone."
The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat tense.
Yan Zhi remained silent for a moment, then without any affectation, calmly reached out and took the box from Leng Linli's hand, her voice very calm: "Thank you, Mr. Leng."
It's CEO Leng again!
Didn't we agree to make peace first?
Leng Linli's brows furrowed instantly: "Are you sure you want to call me 'President Leng' even at the old mansion?"
Yan Zhi looked up at his words, her gaze meeting Leng Linli's: "Then what should I call you? Leng Linli? Little Li? Or perhaps... Little Leng?"
Leng Linli's brows furrowed even deeper, clearly dissatisfied with Yan Zhi's address. He felt uncomfortable hearing her use her full name and surname. Little Li? Little Leng??
Does she still want to be his elder?
Leng Linli stared at Yan Zhi with unwavering determination, approaching her step by step, addressing her with each step: "Husband, Darling, Brother, Baby, Sweetheart, Husband, My Lord, My Gentleman..."
Leng Linli took a step forward, and Yan Zhi took a step back, until she was finally pinned against the wall by Leng Linli, with nowhere to retreat.
Leng Linli approached Yan Zhi, placing his arms on the wall and trapping Yan Zhi between himself and the wall. The two were only a few centimeters apart, and they could feel each other's breath. If they were not careful, their lips would touch.
Yan Zhi awkwardly turned her head away to avoid him, but Leng Linli's sharp fingers hooked Yan Zhi's chin, forcing her to face him again.
Their breaths mingled together.
A flame seemed to flicker in his cold, sharp eyes, burning her intensely: "I've given you the standard answer; choose one yourself."
Yan Zhi looked at Leng Linli, a smile suddenly appearing on her lips. Her voice was extremely soft: "Mr. Leng, do you really want me to choose?"
Leng Linli nodded, his face serious, and his voice softened, as if a feather brushed against Yan Zhi's ear: "Hmm...choose one."
His cold and stern tone gradually softened, as he worried that Yan Zhi might not be serious, but he was also afraid of actually scaring her.
Yan Zhi hesitated for a long time before slowly saying, "Then I probably really can't shout it out; I can only sing it."
Leng Linli nodded gently, "Hmm...then sing it for me."
"You really want to hear it?" Yan Zhi asked, sounding somewhat uncertain.
"Um......"
It was Leng Linli who wanted to hear it. After hesitating for two seconds, Yan Zhiqing cleared her throat and sang, "My lord~ are you hungry...?"
Halfway through the song, Yan Zhi suddenly couldn't continue and changed the subject, saying, "...President Leng, let's go downstairs and have some breakfast first."
As she spoke, Yan Zhi lowered her body, intending to slip under Leng Linli's arms to get out. Leng Linli, without her noticing, also lowered his body, becoming level with Yan Zhi, and almost wrapped his arms around her waist.
Leng Linli stared at Yan Zhi, his eyes deep and his voice extremely gentle: "That's all?"
Yan Zhi smiled awkwardly: "Probably... that's all."
Slightly annoyed, she realized she had really gone mad just now.
Leng Linli smiled slightly and commented, "It sounds quite nice."
"..." Yan Zhi frowned slightly. Did Leng Linli not realize that she was playing him?
Leng Linli lowered his head, unable to resist gently biting Yan Zhi's ear, a gentle smile on his face: "Sing it again."
"Get out... um..." Yan Zhi was about to refuse when Leng Linli lowered his head and sealed her red lips with his.
"Mrs. Leng, there will be consequences for playing me."
Leng Linli chuckled softly, his voice slightly hoarse. The kiss, though punitive, was exceptionally tender and lingering, as if he wanted to devour Yan Zhichai whole.
Yan Zhi struggled, but in less than three seconds, Leng Linli firmly pressed her hands against the wall above her head with one hand.
The kiss gradually intensified.
A nibbling with a hint of punishment.
Yan Zhi couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.
Leng Lin's anger had been ignited, but remembering that Yan Zhi was still on her period, he slowly released her, his breath coming in a restrained gasp: "Mrs. Leng, if you ever dare to play a trick on me again, I'll kiss you once."
Yan Zhi stared warily at Leng Linli, taking deep breaths of the fresh air she had regained.
Leng Linli smiled, his thin lips close to Yan Zhi's ear, and whispered ambiguously, "Is this how Mrs. Leng likes things?"
As her breathing gradually calmed down, Yan Zhi looked at the handsome face so close to hers and smiled calmly: "I wonder what your definition of 'playing around' is, Mr. Leng? How do I know if you're just using 'playing around' as an excuse to kiss me on purpose?"
Why are you getting so close for no reason? It stirred up her heart, which had just calmed down, and made her restless and distracted again.
Yan Zhi subtly pushed Leng Linli away slightly: "Also, Mr. Leng, you don't need to get so close when you're speaking. I can hear you clearly."
Leng Linli subtly pulled back the distance, replying calmly, "Yes, I was afraid I couldn't hear Mrs. Leng clearly."
"Mr. Leng, when did you become so gentle and easy to talk to?"
"Good girl, call me husband." Leng Linli interrupted Yan Zhi's next words, looking at her with eyes full of tenderness.
It carries a seductive quality.
Things that I used to find hard to say, I can now easily say out loud, and Leng Linli actually thinks it's pretty good.
Yan Zhi frowned slightly, his cold and sharp gaze fixed on her, as if it were timeless, as if... he loved her very much.
Avoiding the cold, piercing gaze, Yan Zhi quickly took a defensive stance, afraid that if she hesitated even a second longer, she would develop another inappropriate misconception.
“...I will be careful when Grandma is around.” Yan Zhi gave a brief concession.
"Grandma!" Leng Linli suddenly called out as he looked at the door.
"Husband... are you done yet...?" Yan Zhi changed her address.
When Yan Zhi uttered those two long-lost words again, she felt a unique mix of emotions.
As soon as she finished speaking, Yan Zhi subconsciously looked towards the door, but there was no one there.
Leng Linli lied to her again!
"President Leng is so naive."
"Let me help you get used to it in advance." Leng Linli's lips curled into a smile, but as he smiled, he suddenly couldn't smile anymore.
Hearing Yan Zhi call him "husband" again felt like a lifetime ago, and he felt a strange, indescribable feeling that tugged at his heartstrings.
It was just two simple words, yet they brought tears to his eyes.
Leng Linli was slightly lost in thought, just quietly looking at Yan Zhi. When their eyes met again, Yan Zhi did not look away, but looked directly into his eyes with an open and honest gaze.
The two stared at each other for a long time. Yan Zhi let out a soft breath and said in a very calm tone, "Go downstairs. Grandma must be getting impatient."
Yan Zhi was the first to look away and turn to go downstairs.
Leng Linli followed behind, his steps calm. When they reached the stairwell, he strode forward and took Yan Zhi's hand.
Yan Zhi was walking ahead when her hand was suddenly grabbed. She instinctively tried to shake off the hand, but it was instead held tightly.
Yan Zhi couldn't help but look at Leng Linli. Leng Linli's gaze was on Yan Zhi, and he said seriously, "Grandma is watching."
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