Outside the bathroom, Lin Qian's hurried and apologetic voice finally rang out.
"Mr. Bo, there was a power outage just now due to circuit maintenance. I went to get a flashlight. Are you and Miss Jiang Nian alright?"
Jiang Nian gasped for breath.
It was as if I had been pulled back to reality, and I instantly regained my usual composure.
“…Let me go,” she struggled in the man’s arms, her voice awkward, “The lights are already on.”
She never reveals any vulnerability to others.
Because that person had always said since childhood that exposing one's weaknesses in front of others is tantamount to suicide, whether they are enemies, friends or strangers.
But just now, she didn't know what had gotten into her, that she had revealed those things to a man she had only met less than seven times.
She even sounded like she was about to cry.
The next second, the man in the bathrobe picked her up and carried her outside.
Jiang Nian was suddenly picked up and opened her eyes wide: "Si Boye, what are you doing?"
"I'll carry you to sleep."
The man's tone was matter-of-fact.
"I already told you, I'll let you sleep with me for free from now on."
"Did you report your departure? I called the Ji family's housekeeper and told him you'd be sleeping here tonight."
"...Are you crazy?" Jiang Nian gasped.
If her older brother and grandfather found out she was sleeping at Si Boye's place, her older brother would definitely come looking for her right then and there.
However, what truly shocked me was the forest outside the bathroom at that moment.
No, what happened?
Before entering the bathroom, Ms. Jiang Nian and her boss seemed quite wary and not very familiar with each other.
Why did the boss say he'd let me sleep with him for free after I was only in the bathroom for a short while?!
Startled, Lin Qian quickly backed away before Si Boye came out, saying, "Boss, since the power is back on, we don't need a flashlight anymore. I'll be going now."
After Si Boye came out, he placed Jiang Nian on the large and soft bed in the bedroom and squatted down to take off her shoes.
His expressions and movements were so natural, it seemed like he really intended to let her sleep there.
"...You're really crazy."
Jiang Nian got out of bed barefoot and tried to walk out.
Si Boye is crazy, she isn't.
How could she possibly share a bed with a man she doesn't know at all?
Before she could take two steps, someone grabbed her waist from behind, speaking in a hoarse voice.
"I won't touch you, I'll just sleep with you."
"There's a gun under my pillow. If I have any ulterior motives, you can kill me."
I want you to get a good night's sleep.
"Ten years... I don't know how you got through it. I can't figure it out, but it breaks my heart."
Jiang Nian's whole body was stiff.
It took a while before I finally relaxed.
For some reason, I blurted out, "...Then I'll give you the money."
Si Boye: "?"
Jiang Nian remained expressionless: "This way, I'll feel less burdened when I sleep."
Si Boye readily agreed: "It's not impossible, one million for one night."
"?" Jiang Nian looked up in surprise. "Why don't you just rob someone? Even the top hostess at a nightclub isn't worth as much as you."
The man narrowed his eyes, reverting to his usual frivolous demeanor: "Because the top hostess at the nightclub isn't as good-looking or as attractive as me, and she's not as good at serving people as I am."
"I have no idea what kind of person Mr. Bo, who is used to being waited on, would be waiting on?" Jiang Nian said coldly.
Si Boye suddenly leaned down and breathed into Jiang Nian's ear, chuckling softly, "...Of course, I'll serve you comfortably. Nian Nian, do you really want to know?"
Jiang Nian immediately heard the alarm bells ringing.
He pushed the person away in one swift motion.
Si Boye smiled and lazily straightened up: "I didn't expect Niannian to be so lecherous."
"I was talking about massage. I have no idea what Niannian was thinking."
Jiang Nian couldn't help but grit her teeth.
But her conversation with Si Boye did dispel the gloom that had been weighing on her heart ever since she saw the rabbit specimen that night.
"There are no women's clothes in the house, so you're wearing my pajamas?" Si Boye rummaged through a row of clothes and pulled out a dark blue bathrobe.
He measured himself against Jiang Nian, stroked his chin and nodded, "Hmm... based on Nian Nian's height, I reach your knees and you should reach your ankles."
The implication was that she was short.
"..."
Jiang Nian held back.
"Do you want to take a shower?" Si Boye asked.
“No need, I’ve already washed up before I came,” Jiang Nian said. “My friend’s house is number 17 next door, and I was planning to stay there tonight.”
Upon hearing this, Si Boye raised an eyebrow: "...Shen Qinglan? She's your friend?"
Jiang Nian remained expressionless and simply replied, "Mm."
Given Shen Qinglan's background, it's not surprising that she knows Si Boye.
Si Boye said with regret, "I should have ordered more. It seems my Niannian is much richer than I thought."
Jiang Nian looked speechless and took the clothes from him: "I'll change my clothes, you can go out first."
The man behaved very submissively.
I put on a bathrobe; I don't know if it's just psychological.
Even though the clothes were clean and smelled faintly of laundry detergent, Jiang Nian vaguely felt that she could also smell Si Boye's scent.
Si Boye's nightgown was indeed very large for her.
Even with the top button fastened, the neckline was still somewhat loose, and the hem of the robe did indeed cover her ankles.
She hesitated about whether to go back to the villa to change into her original pajamas, but then thought it would be too much trouble.
When Si Boye came in, Jiang Nian was already huddled under the covers. She pointed to the spot next to her, her tone very wary.
"You sleep here, don't cross the line, don't touch me, just lie here."
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