ã€ŠA Hidden Pampered Marriage: Boss&#x27; Beloved Wifeã€‹


 Chapter 1

    Li Muyang, Happy Break-Up 1

    After work on Thursday afternoon, Lin Wan made a phone call to her boyfriend, Li Muyang, but unfortunately, there was no response.

    The next day was supposed to be their engagement day, and Lin Wan wanted to discuss the details of the engagement banquet with Li Muyang. However, she couldn¡¯t reach him. Perhaps he was sound asleep and missed the ringing of his phone?

    With that thought in mind, Lin Wan decided to g down a taxi by the roadside. Instead of going home, she chose to head straight to Li Muyang¡¯s upscale apartment, hoping to find him there.

    Li Muyang¡¯s apartment was situated in a luxurious building, upying an entire floor. Lin Wan rode the elevator up to the 12th floor and was about to knock on the door when she noticed that it wasn¡¯t fully closed. There was a slight gap.

    Carefully pushing the door open, Lin Wan stepped inside and was about to call out Li Muyang¡¯s name.

    ¡°Mu¡­¡± Before she could utter the word ¡®yang¡¯, Lin Wan caught a faint gasp.

    ¡°Hmm¡­ Brother Muyang¡­¡±

    Her eyes widened in disbelief.

    The voice belonged to Lin Wan¡¯s half-sister, Lin Qingqing, and the tone she used was flirtatious. What could they be up to?

    Lin Wan immediately had a hunch. She cautiously approached the bedroom door and positioned herself there. Through the partially open door, she witnessed a scene she couldn¡¯t bear and heard theirughter.

    ¡°You¡¯re such a stunning youngdy,¡± Li Muyang¡¯s voiceplimented.

    ¡°Brother Muyang, where am I beautiful?¡± Lin Qingqing¡¯s voice was oozing with seductiveness.

    ¡°Everywhere, especially¡­¡± Li Muyang¡¯s voice trailed off, apanied by some suggestive movements. As Lin Qingqing¡¯s moans filled the air, Li Muyang smirked and added, ¡°This particr ce is the epitome of beauty.¡±

    ¡°How naughty,¡± Lin Qingqing yfully remarked with a coy expression. ¡°Brother Muyang, tell me, do you love me more or that cunning vixen Lin Wan?¡±

    ¡°I love you, without a doubt. Who does Lin Wan think she is? She can¡¯t evenpare to you.¡±

    Upon hearing Li Muyang¡¯s words, Lin Qingqing felt immense satisfaction. A charming smile adorned her lips, and her body moved closer to him, showing clear signs of fawning.

    ¡°You¡¯re such a little temptress,¡± Li Muyang remarked.

    ¡­.

    In a fit of anger, Lin Wan clenched her teeth. The day before their engagement, she discovered the betrayal of her boyfriend and her sister, who had been in a rtionship for six years. It was a painful p to her face.

    However, this unfaithful duo¡­

    ¡°Li Muyang, Lin Qingqing!¡± Lin Wan shouted, ring at the two figures on the bed.

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s voice, Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing ceased their activities. Surprisingly, they appeared far from nervous. Instead, they turned their attention to Lin Wan, who stood at the doorway.

    Observing Lin Wan¡¯s frustration, Lin Qingqing smiled arrogantly and addressed her from the bed, ¡°Lin Wan, now that you¡¯ve witnessed it, there¡¯s no need for exnations. Brother Muyang and I are already together. I am his.¡±

    Lin Wan¡¯s gaze bore into Lin Qingqing. The urge to p her surged within her. Lin Qingqing had always been her rival, bullying her since they were young. And now, she was snatching away her boyfriend and engaging in such despicable acts¡­

    Before Lin Wan could gather herself from Lin Qingqing¡¯s words, Li Muyang spoke up.

    ¡°Lin Wan, let¡¯s end our rtionship. Tomorrow, at the engagement party, I will officially announce my engagement to Qingqing. She is the one I love.¡±

    Silence engulfed Lin Wan. In that moment, she finally saw the true nature of Li Muyang¡ªa despicable person.

    Gritting her teeth, Lin Wan suppressed her emotions and epted the painful truth. She refused to be defeated in front of this deceitful couple. Looking directly at Li Muyang, she spoke each word with conviction, ¡°Li Muyang, let¡¯s break up and find our own happiness.¡±

    She gracefully turned around and walked away, tears streaming down from the corners of her eyes. Each step she took felt like a piercing knife through her heart, causing immense pain.

    That man was the one she had loved for six long years!

    Leaving the apartment in a deste state, Lin Wan received a call from her colleague.

    ¡°Lin Wan, someone has reported you for giarism in the recent jewelry designpetition. Thepany¡¯s legal department has received your information¡­¡±

 Chapter 2

    Lucky Star

    Lin Wan was left even more stunned. giarism? She had dedicated three sleepless nights to designing that piece. How could she be used of such a thing?

    As her colleague continued speaking on the other end of the line, Lin Wan¡¯s mind drifted away. After hanging up, she found herself surrounded by a world that seemed filled with bitter irony.

    What a joke it all was!

    Love had crumbled. Her career was in ruins. Was her entire life about to be destroyed?

    ¡­.

    It was around eight o¡¯clock in the evening when the basement bar of Zunhuang Mansion started buzzing with activity. Lin Wan sat alone in a corner, nursing her drink.

    Zunhuang Mansion, situated at the heart of Ancheng City, housed aplex of bars, restaurants, and hotels, all managed by the Eastern Empire, a prominent business entity in the city.

    In another corner of the bar, two middle-aged men eyed Lin Wan intently. They exchanged nces, their eyes holding an unusual expression. Then, they nodded at each other and approached her.

    Lin Wan vaguely noticed two men taking seats beside her. They mentioned something about making a new acquaintance and proposed a toast. Without giving it much thought, she epted the drink they offered.

    After that, Lin Wan¡¯s head began to spin even more. Her memories grew hazy, and she couldn¡¯t recall anything else.

    At the entrance of the top-floor presidential suite at Zunhuang Mansion, the two men carried the unconscious Lin Wan, exchanging a nce.

    ¡°Are you certain Xiao Yichen is in the shower?¡± one of them inquired.

    ¡°Absolutely. The boss instructed us to send a woman inside. We¡¯ll be rewarded 100,000 yuan each,¡± the other man, with a fierce appearance, confirmed.

    ¡°Damn it, it¡¯s 100,000 yuan. Let¡¯s proceed and deliver her,¡± the man responded, producing a pre-prepared master control card for the hotel and swiping it to open the door of the presidential suite.

    ¡­.

    In the bathroom of the presidential suite, the shower was running. A tall, muscr man stood beneath the cascading water, the droplets streaming down his head and back¡­

    After ten minutes, the man switched off the shower and dried his face with a towel. Wrapping another towel around his waist, he stepped out of the bathroom.

    Just as Xiao Yichen was about to head for a ss of water, a woman¡¯s voice caught his attention. He halted, furrowing his brows, and turned to look at the bed.

    Therey a woman, her hands iling and struggling.

    ¡°Sob¡­ sob¡­¡±

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s frown deepened. He knew in his heart that this woman must have been deceived.

    Curiosity piqued, Xiao Yichen approached the bed. As he got a clearer view of the woman lying there, his body began to heat up, and he gradually lost control.

    Damn it, he had always turned away women who came knocking on his door, but tonight¡­ an inexplicable reaction stirred within him.

    Her fairplexion and delicate face, untouched by makeup, possessed a natural beauty. Her slender figure captivated him, and he couldn¡¯t help but indulge in fantasies.

    ¡°Well¡­¡±

    In that moment, Xiao Yichen¡¯s impulses overpowered reason.

    ¡°You asked for it,¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly, inching closer.

    ¡°Climbing into my bed, you should have known the consequences, woman. Tonight, you¡¯re my lucky star.¡±

    ¡­.

    As the new day dawned, in the top-floor presidential suite, the two individuals on the bed remained in deep slumber. The woman¡¯s garments, strewn across the floor, bore the marks of being forcefully torn off by the man the previous night.

    Downstairs, the reporters began to ascend in batches, riding the elevator to the top floor.

    In the early hours of the morning, word had spread that the esteemed president of the Eastern Empire, known for his impable reputation, had engaged in intimate rtions with an inebriated woman at the Emperor Hotel the previous night.

 Chapter 3

    Getting Married

    Such news would undoubtedly be the focus of the entire Ancheng City. The media eagerly awaited this piece of information to achieve glory, while the reporters hoped to make a fortune from it.

    What kind of person was Xiao Yichen? He was the idol adored by all the women in Ancheng City. Many daughters of wealthy families aspired to be with him intimately.

    Who was Xiao Yichen? He was the young master of the prestigious Xiao family in Ancheng City, the heir to the family business, the Eastern Empire. He possessed a legendary status, capable of influencing the city with his decisive and ruthless approach. Graduating with a master¡¯s degree at the age of 24, he took over the Eastern Empire and dedicated the past three years to expanding its reach. Through aggressive acquisitions, he expanded the empire¡¯s presence worldwide, venturing into diverse fields.

    Arge group of reporters gathered at the entrance of the presidential suite. Some held microphones, while others clutched cameras.

    Suddenly, someone produced a master control card and unlocked the door with a beep. The reporters swiftly rushed into the suite.

    Xiao Yichen, always alert, instantly became aware of the sound of the door unlocking.

    ¡°Someone must have entered,¡± he thought.

    Recalling the events of the previous night, Xiao Yichen, unsure of the intruder¡¯s identity, instinctively reached out his long arm and pulled the woman beside him into his embrace, covering both of them with a nket.

    However, as soon as hepleted this action, Xiao Yichen heard a series of clicking sounds.

    Clearly, the sound of cameras.

    Closing his eyes, Xiao Yichen attempted to clear his mind. Then, he opened his eyes and gazed at the throng of reporters outside the bedroom door.

    ¡°President Xiao, who is thedy next to you? What is her name?¡± one reporter asked.

    ¡°Excuse me, those torn clothes on the ground. Did you inflict any harm upon her?¡± inquired another.

    ¡°President Xiao, a man known for his impable record andck of involvement in scandals, why would youmit such an act against thisdy? May I inquire if this was an outlet for your loneliness?¡±

    ¡­.

    Xiao Yichen contemted for a few moments and grasped the situation.

    It appeared that a conspiracy had been set in motion since the previous night.

    In a haze, Lin Wan faintly heard a voice. As she gradually regained consciousness, she realized there was a sturdy chest before her.

    Uncertain of the circumstances, Lin Wan instinctively tried to free herself. However, she could distinctly hear the sound of camera shutters clicking and didn¡¯t dare to move.

    The reporters waited in anticipation, but Xiao Yichen remained silent. Instead, he posed an even more harshly-worded question.

    This time, Lin Wan heard everything clearly and finallyprehended the situation.

    Her mind went nk, and her heart ached with pain.

    Love, work, and her innocence¡ªall destroyed! It was over!

    ¡°The Eastern Empire¡¯s personnel have arrived. The Eastern Empire¡¯s personnel have arrived.¡±

    Suddenly, someone from the crowd shouted. The reporters immediately turned their attention to the entrance, making way for iing individuals.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s assistant, You Luan, hurried in with a group of people. A few individuals remained in the living room, while the rest rushed into the bedroom, standing in front of the reporters to obstruct their view.

    ¡°President Xiao,¡± You Luan addressed his superior, whoy on the bed. He bowed and expressed his apologies, ¡°I¡¯m sorry for my dy.¡±

    As a subordinate, it was his responsibility to prevent his superior from falling into such a predicament.

    Xiao Yichen nced at You Luan and then slowly focused his gaze on the group of reporters.

    Since someone with ulterior motives sought to scheme against him, why not¡­ go along with them?

    ¡°You want to know the answer?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s thin lips slightly parted. His words held a weight akin to gold, and his expression remained as indifferent as ever.

    The reporters nodded, dumbfounded.

    Xiao Yichen took his time and gazed down at the woman in his embrace. Even without seeing her face, the smile on his lips was evident.

    Woman, it¡¯s you.

    Gradually, Xiao Yichen lifted his head, his expression icy. Confronting the reporters, his tone brooked no doubt. ¡°She, my woman, is also¡­ the woman I am soon to wed.¡±

    Boom! The reporters stood in stunned silence, their hearts sent into turmoil.

    Was Xiao Yichen truly getting married? When did this decision ur? Why was there no prior news at all?

    But wait, wasn¡¯t today the day his nephew, Li Muyang, the CEO of Li Corporation, was supposed to be engaged?

    No, something was amiss. Did they mishear Xiao Yichen¡¯s words?

 Chapter 4

    You Want to Marry Me?

    ¡°You Luan,¡± Xiao Yichen spoke calmly, his disinterest evident as he refrained from ncing at the reporters.

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan understood her superior¡¯s intention from his tone.

    After acknowledging, You Luan shifted her gaze towards the group of reporters and instructed her apanying personnel, ¡°Escort them out.¡±

    Within a mere three minutes, the reporters were cleared out. You Luan stood at the bedroom door, awaiting further instructions from her superior.

    Curiosity and doubt filled You Luan¡¯s heart, leading her to steal a glimpse at the woman in Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms. However, all she could discern was the woman¡¯s ck hair, as her face remained hidden.

    ¡°Do you wish to meet your demise?¡± A cold voice suddenly pierced the air.

    You Luan hastily lowered his head, shivering involuntarily. He dared not look around any longer.

    Xiao Yichen directed his gaze towards You Luan and uttered icily, ¡°Inform the old man that I won¡¯t be present today.¡±

    He held no interest in Muyang¡¯s engagement ceremony.

    Yet, inparison to the morning¡¯s brief incident, he found himself more intrigued by the woman nestled in his embrace.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll do it immediately.¡± You Luan promptly turned around and hastened his departure.

    The entire presidential suite fell into an eerie silence, with only the two individuals on the bed.

    Lin Wan remained ensconced within Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms, her sorrow unresolved. She remained immersed in the whirlwind of abrupt changes that had befallen her life.

    ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for you in the living room,¡± Xiao Yichen dered impassively. With that, he rose from the bed, retrieved his robe, and swiftly draped it around himself before exiting the room.

    It took a while for Lin Wan to regain herposure. When she absentmindedly nced around, her gaze first fell upon the crimson stain on the bed. Instantly, her emotions overwhelmed her, and tears streamed down her face.

    ¡°Boohoo¡­¡± Lin Wan buried her head in the nket and broke into tears.

    Why? Why did such misfortune have to befall her?

    Minute by minute passed by. In the other bedroom of the presidential suite, Xiao Yichen was showering in the bathroom. Meanwhile, Lin Wan had cried and vented her anger. Despite the pain in her body, she struggled step by step towards the bathroom.

    Tears mixed with the water from the shower. Lin Wan stayed in the bathroom for a long time until she finally calmed down. She then put on her bathrobe and walked out to the living room.

    Upon entering the living room, Lin Wan¡¯s gaze met a pair of deep eyes. It was in that moment that she truly saw the man before her.

    His features were sharply defined and exquisitely chiseled, as if crafted by a master sculptor. His face possessed a perfect symmetry and his eyebrows were beautifully shaped. There was an aura about him that conveyed both a demonic allure and peerless handsomeness. Currently, he sat on the sofa, his long legs crossed. If he were to stand, he would undoubtedly be a tall man.

    Lin Wan stared at him, her mind momentarily lost in admiration of his visage. Though she remained unmoved, she couldn¡¯t deny his captivating appearance. In all honesty, she had never encountered such a wlessly handsome man before.

    Yet, his face seemed oddly familiar. She felt as if she had glimpsed him in newspapers, magazines, or on television.

    ¡°Have you seen enough?¡± a soft voice broke the silence.

    Startled, Lin Wan snapped out of her thoughts and averted her gaze, no longer daring to look at the man.

    ¡°Please sit,¡± the woman¡¯s bashful expression was somewhat¡­ endearing.

    Lin Wan seated herself on the sofa opposite the man. The television in the living room continued ying.

    ¡°What is your name?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired.

    ¡°Huh?¡± Lin Wan felt a bit bewildered. She met the man¡¯s gaze and quickly replied, ¡°Lin Wan.¡±

    ¡°Lin Wan¡­¡± Xiao Yichen repeated, his uncertainty apparent as he asked, ¡°Did you hear what I said earlier?¡±

    ¡°What?¡± Lin Wan¡¯s confusion deepened. Why did this man sound so bewildered? It seemed like he didn¡¯t understand at all.

    But upon reflection, his previous words¡­ were they meant for the reporters?

    Realizing this, Lin Wan grew slightly angry. What did he mean by her being his woman? Yes, she had been taken advantage of by him, but she wasn¡¯t his woman. How could she marry someone she didn¡¯t even know? She had been betrayed by a scoundrel¡ªmarriage was out of the question.

    Just as Lin Wan mustered the courage to respond to the man, a voice suddenly emanated from the television, interrupting her train of thought. It had been broadcasting an advertisement until then.

    ¡°Hello, everyone. We are now live broadcasting the engagement ceremony between the CEO of Li Corporation, Li Muyang, and Miss Lin Qingqing.¡±

    Lin Wan turned her head and gazed at the television screen. Her attention waspletely captivated by what unfolded before her.

    Even after the engagement ceremony concluded, Lin Wan remained in a daze.

    Such a splendid engagement ceremony should have been hers, but¡­ only she knew the pain that gnawed at her heart upon witnessing it.

    Lin Wan gradually regained herposure. With gritted teeth, she pondered whether she should silently observe that unfaithful couple bask in happiness, while she suffered alone in a corner.

    No, I refuse to live like this!

    Within her heart, a resolute anger, a flicker of reason, and a hint of impulsiveness stirred.

    Raising her gaze, Lin Wan addressed the man before her, ¡°Did you just say that you want to marry me?¡±

 Chapter 5

    Gone

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, but he still replied, ¡°Yes.¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± Lin Wan continued to ask with determination and courage.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen,¡± Xiao Yichen responded.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, let¡¯s go get our marriage certificate now,¡± Lin Wan stated clearly.

    ¡°¡­¡±

    As a result, they both changed into the clothes provided by the waiter and left the hotel to obtain their household registers.

    Xiao Yichen drove the vibrant red Lamborghini to the Lin family¡¯s house. On the way, he called You Luan and instructed him to retrieve the household register from the Xiao family and wait for him at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau.

    Only the nanny was present at the Lin family¡¯s residence. Everyone else was attending Lin Qingqing¡¯s engagement banquet. Lin Wan sessfully acquired the household register.

    You Luan was already waiting at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau. He handed over the household register to his superior. Twenty minutester, he observed his superior and his wife emerging from the Civil Affairs Bureau, each holding a red booklet.

    ¡°President Xiao.¡± You Luan approached and then turned to the wife, greeting, ¡°Hello, Madam.¡±

    Lin Wan was not ustomed to the new form of address. However, when she nced at the red booklet in her hand, she felt that she needed to get used to it.

    ¡°Hello, my name is Lin Wan,¡± Lin Wan greeted You Luan.

    You Luan nodded, indicating that she understood.

    Once the three of them left the Civil Affairs Bureau, Xiao Yichen took Lin Wan out for lunch.

    ¡°Afterwards, You Luan will apany you home.¡± During the meal, Xiao Yichen suddenly made a statement. Eventually, he added, ¡°I have something to attend to in the afternoon.¡±

    ¡°Oh,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    After the meal, Xiao Yichen departed alone, while You Luan drove Lin Wan back to Blue Bay Vi.

    ¡°Eh, You Luan, isn¡¯t this the way to my house?¡± Lin Wan observed as the car headed towards the suburbs. However, her house was not located there.

    You Luan guessed what Lin Wan was implying. He smiled and replied, ¡°Madam, I¡¯m taking you to President Xiao¡¯s house, Blue Bay Vi.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan was taken aback. She blinked and looked at You Luan. However, she realized that since she was now married and legally Xiao Yichen¡¯s wife, she would undoubtedly have to reside with the Xiao family in the future.

    Hence, Lin Wan remained silent. Initially, she had been concerned about hearing her father and aunt¡¯s sarcastic remarks, as well as Lin Qingqing¡¯s mockery, upon returning home. But upon reflection, if she didn¡¯t go back, she wouldn¡¯t have to face them.

    Upon arriving at Blue Bay Vi, Lin Wan was astonished by the grand bungalow before her. Although she was a jewelry designer and had a decent standard of living, this was the first time she had encountered such a unique and luxurious vi. Upon further consideration, the vi must have beenvishly furnished.

    ¡°Madam, the nanny at home, Auntie Li, is a part-time worker. I have already informed her. She wille to the vi to prepare dinner for you and President Xiao. You are the only one at home right now,¡± You Luan politely exined, stealing asional nces at Lin Wan due to her striking beauty. However, she made sure her superior didn¡¯t notice.

    ¡°Oh,¡± Lin Wan responded and followed You Luan into the vi.

    ¡°The vi consists of three floors. The first floor houses the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The ground floor features a gym and swimming pool. The leftmost room on the second floor is the master bedroom and study, while the rooms on the right are guest rooms. The garage is located in the backyard,¡± You Luan provided a brief introduction of the vi.

    ¡°Yes, I understand,¡± Lin Wan nodded and replied.

    After You Luan departed, Lin Wan took some time to admire the vi¡¯s decor. Once she settled down, her mind became filled with images of Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing from yesterday, as well as everything that had transpired today. Additionally, her colleague had mentioned that her design was suspected of giarism. On Monday, she might not visit the design department, but rather the legal department.

    At the thought of everything that had happened, Lin Wan felt overwhelmed, as if her head was about to explode. She decided to set aside her thoughts and prioritize getting some rest.

    Once they arrived on the second floor, Lin Wan recalled You Luan¡¯s earlier exnation and chose a guest room on the right side to settle down.

    ¡­.

    At seven o¡¯clock in the evening, Xiao Yichen returned home. He nced around but couldn¡¯t find Lin Wan.

    ¡°Auntie Li, where is she?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired.

    ¡°¡­¡± Auntie Li, who was arranging the dishes in the dining room, appeared a bit perplexed. However, she quickly grasped his meaning and replied, ¡°Madam should be upstairs.¡±

    Since his arrival at the vi earlier in the afternoon, there had been no sight of Madam on the first floor. Up until now, he hadn¡¯t even seen her in person.

    Xiao Yichen remained silent and proceeded to climb the stairs.

    With an indescribable sense of anticipation, Xiao Yichen opened the door to the master bedroom and scanned the room.

    Empty. No one was there!

    He then opened the adjacent study room and nced around. It was empty as well!

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression darkened. Had the woman he had just married disappeared just like that?

    Right when Xiao Yichen was on the verge of losing his temper, the door of a nearby guest room suddenly swung open.

 Chapter 6

    Xiao Yichen in Dream

    Lin Wan rubbed her sleepy eyes and stepped out, her mind still a bit foggy. She sleepily said, ¡°You¡¯re back.¡±

    Upon seeing her and hearing her voice, Xiao Yichen inexplicably felt a sense of relief. The anger that had previously red within him also subsided.

    ¡°Let¡¯s eat,¡± Xiao Yichen coldly stated before turning to head downstairs.

    Without responding, Lin Wan followed Xiao Yichen downstairs.

    It was the first time for Lin Wan and Aunt Li to meet. After exchanging greetings, Lin Wan took a seat across from Xiao Yichen and began eating.

    Following dinner, Lin Wan retired upstairs to rest in the same guest room she had stayed in before.

    The guest room was equipped with a television, and bathroom essentials and a sleeping robe were all provided. After taking a shower, Lin Wan sat on the bed for a while, watching television before eventually dozing off.

    At eleven o¡¯clock in the evening, after concluding his online meeting in the study, Xiao Yichen shut down hisputer and prepared for bed.

    Just as he stood up, his phone began to ring. Xiao Yichen paused and nced at his phone. It was a call from Li Muyang.

    Xiao Yichen answered the call and held the phone to his ear. ¡°Yes¡­¡±

    ¡°Uncle, did I interrupt your rest?¡± Li Muyang¡¯s cheerful voice came through the phone.

    ¡°I just finished my work,¡± Xiao Yichen replied to his nephew in sinct terms.

    Muyang was the child of his half-sister, Xiao Yaling. As his eldest sister was considerably older and had married and started a family early, Muyang was only two years younger than Xiao Yichen. Perhaps due to their simr ages, the two of them had always enjoyed a harmonious rtionship.

    ¡°Yeah, I just finished celebrating with my friends,¡± Li Muyangzily responded from the other end, sounding somewhat intoxicated. ¡°Uncle, why didn¡¯t youe to my engagement ceremony today? Grandpa and Grandma are here.¡±

    ¡°I had some matters to attend to,¡± Xiao Yichen replied with indifference. He had no intention of exining himself further.

    ¡°Alright, I understand that you¡¯re very busy, but that¡¯s fine. We should n a gathering sometime. I¡¯ll introduce my fianc¨¦e, or rather, my woman to you. You haven¡¯t met Qingqing yet,¡± Li Muyang expressed, his voice brimming with joy at the mention of Lin Qingqing.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Xiao Yichen responded, contemting for a moment before saying, ¡°That works out perfectly. I¡¯ll introduce someone to you.¡±

    ¡°Who could it be? It can¡¯t be¡­ my aunt, right?¡± Li Muyang jokingly asked.

    ¡°Yes, your aunt,¡± Xiao Yichen stated with confidence.

    ¡°Wow, a woman who can capture Uncle¡¯s attention must be as beautiful as a fairy and intelligent, right?¡± Li Muyang praised his aunt, whom he had never met before.

    ¡°Somewhat,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, a bashful smile gracing his face.

    She was indeed as beautiful as a fairy. Lin Wan possessed that ethereal beauty, with her face and figure perfectly fitting the description.

    She was intelligent. Although Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t know much about the woman, their brief conversations revealed a distinct aura and an underlying intelligence. She wasn¡¯t foolish; rather, she exuded a sense of cleverness.

    After exchanging a few more words, the uncle and nephew concluded their conversation, and Xiao Yichen hung up the phone before leaving the study.

    As usual, Xiao Yichen walked out of the study and instinctively headed toward the master bedroom. However, today, he only realized his mistake when he opened the door to the master bedroom.

    He turned around and gazed at the guest room door¡ªa room Lin Wan had emerged from earlier in the afternoon.

    Within the guest room, Lin Wan peacefullyy on thefortable, soft bed, deep in slumber.

    Lin Wan vaguely sensed a presence around her, the boundary between dreams and reality blurring. She dismissed it as a dream and paid it no mind, continuing her rest undisturbed.

    However, soon after, Lin Wan perceived herself being lifted from the plush bed. Something was resting on her back and legs.

    In a hazy state, Lin Wan slowly opened her eyes and caught sight of Xiao Yichen¡¯s profile.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, why are you in my dream?¡± Lin Wan¡¯s voice emerged as a gentle whisper, akin to that of a child¡¯s.

 Chapter 7

    Names

    Without sparing a nce at the woman cradled in his arms, Xiao Yichen carried her and strode towards the master bedroom.

    His wife, who had already gone through the marriage registration, had chosen to sleep in the guest room. It seemed that she had forgotten her identity from the previous night.

    Receiving no response, Lin Wan surmised that it must be a dream. She closed her eyes once more and resumed her slumber.

    However, after a while, Lin Wan sensed that something was amiss with Xiao Yichen¡¯s actions.

    Swiftly, she opened her eyes and beheld Xiao Yichen¡¯s handsome face.

    ¡°Xiao, Xiao, Xiao Yichen, what¡­ what are you doing?¡± Lin Wan¡¯s drowsiness dissipated instantly. She widened her eyes and gazed at Xiao Yichen in bewilderment.

    Drawing nearer, Xiao Yichen whispered intimately into Lin Wan¡¯s ear, ¡°Wan¡¯er.¡±

    Thoughcking in tenderness, Xiao Yichen was already treating this woman with a certain degree of special treatment.

    ¡°What exactly do you want?¡± Lin Wan was unable toprehend Xiao Yichen¡¯s intentions. Observing his expression, she found it impossible to decipher his thoughts.

    This man was too astute. She couldn¡¯t discern anything at all.

    ¡°What do you think?¡± Xiao Yichen replied slowly and meaningfully.

    ¡°How would I know?¡± She couldn¡¯t possibly fathom his thoughts; she wasn¡¯t privy to his innermost desires. How could she predict his intentions?

    Upon witnessing the woman¡¯s feigned ignorance, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t grow angry. Instead, he found her somewhat intriguing and innocent.

    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. We¡¯re just having a chat,¡± Xiao Yichen stated. If she wanted to pretend, he would oblige.

    Naturally, Lin Wan didn¡¯t believe him. How could it be just a chat when he was in such close proximity?

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, you should leave,¡± Lin Wan scornfully uttered, despising him.

    However, she found herself unable to push him away. He was a tall and muscr man, while she was a weak woman at a clear disadvantage.

    Xiao Yichen regarded the woman before him with an appraising gaze. Her oval-shaped face was bing increasingly pleasing to his eyes.

    A faint smile graced the corners of Xiao Yichen¡¯s lips as he spoke softly, ¡°Wan¡¯er, how do you address me¡­¡±

    Lin Wan met his intense gaze, fully aware of his dissatisfaction with her use of his full name earlier.

    ¡°Yi, Yi, Yichen,¡± Lin Wan struggled to utter.

    ¡°Hmm?¡± Xiao Yichen remained dissatisfied.

    Lin Wan felt her mind spiraling into confusion. Wasn¡¯t his name Xiao Yichen? Therefore, she could simply address him as Yichen softly. What was there to be dissatisfied about?

    Observing the woman¡¯s dazed state, Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression darkened, and his unhappiness grew.

    ¡°Are you daydreaming in front of me?¡± Xiao Yichen questioned coldly. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡±

    Fear gripped Lin Wan, and she quickly banished her wandering thoughts. She looked into Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes and nervously replied, ¡°No, nothing.¡±

    Terrified of potential punishment from this man, Lin Wan recognized that he exuded anything but gentleness. Even in his calmness, there was an air of dignity that made it seem as if he held the power of life and death.

    Once again, Lin Wan collected herself, refraining from overthinking. She came up with a name and blurted out, ¡°Chen.¡±

    Upon hearing this form of address, Xiao Yichen pondered for a moment and found himself quite satisfied.

    Hence, when he gazed at Lin Wan with seriousness once more, Xiao Yichen concluded that his wife was rather obedient. Despite being reprimanded, she remained remarkablypliant.

    ¡°Alright, call me that from now on, alright?¡± Xiao Yichen dered.

    ¡°I know, okay, okay!¡± Lin Wan replied nervously.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes softened as he observed her nervous demeanor. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he spoke with a hint of charm, ¡°Wan¡¯er, there¡¯s no need to be nervous between husband and wife.¡±

    He repeated his words, emphasizing his point, ¡°Rx in front of me.¡±

 Chapter 8

    Just Wait for Me Here

    ¡°Oh, alright, I understand,¡± Lin Wan replied obediently.

    After that, Lin Wan remained tense, and Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t go easy on her either. After all¡­ she was his wife.

    ¡­.

    The following day, when they woke up, it was already past two in the afternoon. Lin Wan opened her eyes and saw that the man next to her was still asleep.

    Lin Wan clenched her teeth. She had the urge to punch him and leave a scar on his devilish face.

    Even though this man was her husband in name, he had crossed the line.

    She gritted her teeth in hatred, but Lin Wan still didn¡¯t dare to move. She gently pushed his hand away and left the bed to freshen up.

    After stepping out of the shower, Lin Wan remembered that she had changed her clothes in the guest room the day before. So, she wrapped herself in a towel, found a shirt for Xiao Yichen, and hurried to the guest room to change.

    Once she changed her clothes, Lin Wan walked out of the guest room. At the entrance of the master bedroom, Xiao Yichen happened to step out wearing a white shirt, a dark blue tie, and suit pants.

    ¡°Good morning,¡± Xiao Yichen greeted her. In reality, he had already been awake when she woke up. He had simply remained silent, giving her space.

    ¡°Hehe, good morning.¡± Lin Wan forced a smile that was more pained than joyful and greeted Xiao Yichen.

    In her heart, Lin Wan vehemently rejected this man. A bad man, a despicable man, an overbearing man, a shameless man, and more. She couldbel him with any derogatory term she could think of.

    However, Xiao Yichen had no idea what she was thinking.

    ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Xiao Yichen asked with concern.

    But before Lin Wan could respond, Xiao Yichen had already made up his mind. He said to her, ¡°Let¡¯s go downstairs for breakfast.¡±

    After that, Xiao Yichen had already made his way downstairs.

    Lin Wan observed Xiao Yichen¡¯s back. Despite her deep-seated resentment, she had to maintain an obedient facade and y the role of a dutiful andpliant wife.

    Once they reached downstairs, the two of them sat across from each other and started eating. Xiao Yichen stole a nce at the woman in front of him. For the time being, he had nothing to say and decided to remain silent, focusing on his meal instead.

    Meanwhile, Lin Wan had something on her mind. However, when she saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s cold and stoic expression, she couldn¡¯t find the right words to say.

    After all, she wasn¡¯t very familiar with this man and hadn¡¯t yet figured out his personality. If she said something wrong and angered him, the consequences could be dire.

    Lin Wan waited until they finished dinner. Just as Xiao Yichen was about to leave the restaurant, she gathered her courage and spoke up, ¡°I have something to discuss¡­¡±

    Lin Wan trailed off, waiting for Xiao Yichen¡¯s response.

    ¡°Hmm?¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    Although he didn¡¯t want to confront his family, especially Lin Qingqing, he still had the household register with him. Furthermore, he had to inform his family about his marriage.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go with you,¡± Xiao Yichen stated.

    Lin Wan pursed her lips. She wanted to say something, but ultimately decided against it.

    ¡­.

    Xiao Yichen drove the Maserati to the entrance of the Lin family¡¯s small courtyard. Lin Wan had just unfastened her seatbelt when she heard Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice.

    ¡°Shall I apany you inside?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    Originally, he had nned to bring Lin Wan¡¯s family to his parents¡¯ ce to introduce them formally before visiting her family. However, since he had apanied her here today, it seemed necessary to meet his inws in advance.

    ¡°There¡¯s no need,¡± Lin Wan said with a tinge of sadness in her voice. However, she managed to hold back herughter and continued speaking to Xiao Yichen, ¡°Just wait for me here. My father has a vtile temper, and my aunt and sister aren¡¯t particrly fond of me. I¡¯m concerned that you¡¯ll feel ufortable if youe inside.¡±

 Chapter 9

    Betray

    Lin Wan had already anticipated this on her way back. She knew her father, auntie, and Lin Qingqing too well. If Xiao Yichen went home, she didn¡¯t know what kind of words they would use to mock him.

    Suppressing her emotions, Lin Wan continued, ¡°I¡¯ll be out soon. Go inside and give my father the household register. Pack your things. It won¡¯t take long.¡±

    She didn¡¯t feel any attachment to this family. She knew that she wouldn¡¯t seek happiness in her future family because she had no feelings for Xiao Yichen. She just hoped that she wouldn¡¯t be as hurt as before.

    Xiao Yichen noticed the change in Lin Wan¡¯s emotions and could sense something from her words.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll wait for you,¡± Xiao Yichen nodded.

    He didn¡¯t expect her family to be like this. In that case, he would listen to her.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll be quick,¡± Lin Wan promised again. Then she got out of the car and walked towards home.

    ¡­

    In the living room of the Lin family, Lin Tianyun and Ding Caihua were chatting with their daughter, Lin Qingqing.

    Lin Wan opened the door. Before entering the living room, she heard voicesing from inside.

    ¡°Qingqing, let me tell you. Everyone at the engagement banquet yesterday said that you and Muyang are the mostpatible.¡± Ding Caihua¡¯s smile was radiant. Now that her daughter had married into a wealthy family, she naturally felt happy.

    ¡°Of course,¡± Lin Qingqing replied confidently. ¡°Brother Muyang and I are a perfect match.¡±

    Seeing his daughter¡¯s obedient and adorable appearance, Lin Tianyun also felt pleased. Being able to be rtives with the Li family was considered a benefit for the Lin family.

    The three people in the living room turned around when they heard footsteps approaching.

    When they saw Lin Wan, Ding Caihua and Lin Qingqing¡¯s expressions immediately changed, and their gazes became sharp.

    ¡°Why are you back now? I thought you died outside.¡± Ding Caihua looked disgusted and red at Lin Wan, speaking with even more disdain.

    Ignoring Ding Caihua¡¯s words, Lin Wan continued walking towards the living room.

    After so many years, she had grown ustomed to such an atmosphere and hurtful words.

    Upon seeing Lin Wan standing in the living room, Lin Qingqing suddenly stood up and approached her.

    ¡°Sister, why didn¡¯t youe to the engagement ceremony yesterday? Brother Muyang and I were waiting for you for a long time,¡± Lin Qingqing deliberately said, her voice filled with mockery.

    Hearing Lin Qingqing¡¯s words, it would be a lie to say that Lin Wan didn¡¯t feel terrible. However, she couldn¡¯t show her sadness in front of these people and allow them to see her as a joke.

    Suppressing the emotions in her heart, Lin Wan looked at Lin Qingqing indifferently and replied, ¡°Do you think it¡¯s amusing to snatch away what is rightfully mine?¡±

    Lin Qingqing didn¡¯t expect Lin Wan to remain so calm. There was no sign of sadness at all.

    However, just as Lin Qingqing was about to say something, Lin Wan continued, ¡°Lin Qingqing, Li Muyang can betray me. One day, he will disappoint you too.¡±

    If Li Muyang could betray their six-year rtionship, it was only a matter of time before he betrayed Lin Qingqing.

    ¡°Y-you¡­¡± Lin Qingqing was at a loss for words. Her face twisted with anger as she red at Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan was truly ruthless. She cursed herself as soon as she got engaged.

    Unable to bear seeing her daughter being bullied, Ding Caihua couldn¡¯t sit still any longer. She stood up and walked forward. Just as she stood in front of Lin Wan, she pped her.

    Pa! The sound echoed throughout the living room.

    A burning sensation instantly surged through Lin Wan¡¯s right cheek.

 Chapter 10

    Husband

    ¡°Bitch, you and your mother are just the same. Both of you are bitches,¡± Ding Caihua disregarded Lin Wan¡¯s hurt expression, covering her right cheek with one hand as she continued to berate her. ¡°Your mother was jealous of my rtionship with your father back then and she even cursed that I would have a miserable death. But what happened? I¡¯ve been living happily all these years.¡±

    Ding Caihua proudly unted her happiness and didn¡¯t forget her main objective of seeking revenge for her daughter. ¡°As for you, you¡¯re actually jealous of our Qingqing. Let me tell you, you little b*tch, Qingqing will lead a joyful life. Muyang will treat her well for the rest of their lives.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Lin Qingqing felt gratified to see her mother standing up for her.

    ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Lin Wan suddenly let out a helplessugh. Ding Caihua¡¯s words didn¡¯t embarrass her; instead, they pained her and made her feel wronged.

    Ding Caihua and Lin Qingqing couldn¡¯tprehend the meaning behind Lin Wan¡¯sughter. They could only stare at her in bewilderment.

    Lin Tianyun remained seated on the sofa without moving, but his gaze full of hatred had been fixed on Lin Wan ever since she entered the living room.

    Meeting Ding Caihua¡¯s gaze, Lin Wan rified for her mother, ¡°Auntie, don¡¯t forget that it was you who destroyed our family of three. You came to our house with a pregnant belly and forced my mother out. Who knows who crossed their moral boundaries?¡±

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t want to be too harsh, but she vividly remembered how her father and Ding Caihua had teamed up to bully her mother when she was young. Her mother, the rightful wife, was eventually forced to step down and give way to a mistress. Looking back now, she couldn¡¯t fathom how many tears her mother had shed during that time.

    Betrayal from her husband, mistreatment from his mistress¡ªhow much pressure and shock did her mother endure to survive that period?

    Her mother was a university professor of impable character. Ding Caihua¡¯s ims were far from the truth. Lin Wan wouldn¡¯t allow her to insult her mother.

    ¡°You, you¡­¡± Ding Caihua¡¯s anger contorted her face. ¡°How dare you me me! Let¡¯s see if I won¡¯t beat you to death today, you bitch.¡±

    With determination, Ding Caihua took a step forward, forcefully grabbing onto Lin Wan¡¯s hair with both hands, initiating an altercation.

    Observing her mother¡¯s actions, Lin Qingqing couldn¡¯t stand by and watch. She joined in, hurling insults, ¡°Lin Wan, you¡¯re a deceitful woman. Today, I¡¯ll make you regret it!¡±

    The mother and daughter fought together, initially overwhelming Lin Wan, who made no effort to resist. However, as the pain intensified, Ding Caihua and Lin Qingqing¡¯s assault grew stronger. Lin Wan¡¯s resilience kicked in, and she fought back.

    Witnessing the entangled trio, Lin Tianyun reached his limit. He bellowed, ¡°Stop!¡±

    Startled by his voice, they ceased their actions. While no one suffered serious injuries, their appearances were disheveled with tousled hair and disarranged clothing.

    ¡°Lin Wan, leave this household,¡± Lin Tianyunmanded his eldest daughter. His face bore no signs of reluctance or emotion, delivering the directive coldly.

    Looking up at her father, Lin Wan experienced a pang in her heart, despite having already nned to leave the family prior to her return.

    To be driven out by her own father was a tragic turn of events.

    Silently, Lin Wanplied. Sheposed herself, fixing her hair and adjusting her attire before approaching her father. Retrieving the household register from her bag, she handed it back to him.

    ¡°Dad, I got married yesterday and used my household register,¡± Lin Wan calmly stated, relinquishing any hope of receiving her father¡¯s blessings.

    How could she expect such benevolence from a father who only had eyes for her sister, Lin Qingqing?

    Taking the household register from his daughter, Lin Tianyun watched as Lin Wan turned and ascended the stairs.

    As she climbed each step, the voices behind her resonated clearly.

    ¡°Dad, I believe Lin Wan is just envious of my engagement, so she hastily found a man to marry.¡±

    ¡°Absolutely. That man must be a lowly garbage collector.¡±

    ¡°Hehe, a garbage collector¡­¡± Lin Qingqing burst intoughter.

    Lin Wan gathered her valuable belongings upstairs, selecting a few sets of clothing before descending to the ground floor.

    ¡°Hey, Lin Wan, just how much does your husband make each month from his garbage collection job?¡± Lin Qingqing inquired, her tone and gaze filled with mockery.

 Chapter 11

    Revenge

    ¡°Hehe, you must be living in some cheap, rundown apartment in the slums, right?¡± Ding Caihua sneered, her eyes brimming with hatred towards Lin Wan.

    ¡°Once you leave this house, nevere back,¡± Lin Tianyun stated, his tone still icy. He added, ¡°We want nothing to do with you.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right. If you¡¯re broke, don¡¯te begging to us. We won¡¯t care about your life,¡± Ding Caihua chimed in.

    ¡°Lin Wan, if your husband can¡¯t afford rent, you can sleep in the underground passage. Just buy a newspaper for two yuan and toss it on the ground. Hehe¡­¡± Lin Qingqing snickered, covering her mouth.

    Upon hearing their cruel words, Lin Wan abruptly halted her approach towards the door. She turned around, facing the three individuals in the living room.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. As of today, my life has no connection to any of you,¡± Lin Wan dered to them.

    With that, Lin Wan pivoted, grasped her suitcase, and resumed her stride towards the exit.

    Ding Caihua and Lin Qingqing sneered at Lin Wan¡¯s departing figure, continuing their mockery.

    ¡°Hmph, a mere servant. What¡¯s the point of pretending to be noble?¡±

    ¡°Lin Wan, I can¡¯t wait to see you make a fool of yourself¡­¡±

    ¡­.

    As Lin Wan stepped out of the Lin family courtyard, she spotted Xiao Yichen standing there.

    Anxiety washed over Lin Wan. Wasn¡¯t he supposed to be waiting in the car?

    Realizing her oversight, Lin Wan hastily reached up and adjusted her hair, attempting to conceal the swelling on the right side of her face.

    Xiao Yichen noticed these subtle actions.

    Taking a few steps forward, Xiao Yichen positioned himself in front of Lin Wan. He lowered his gaze, his eyes lingering on the right side of her face.

    ¡°Um, um, why aren¡¯t you sitting in the car?¡± Lin Wan asked awkwardly.

    ¡°Who did this to you?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice turned chillingly cold as he inquired.

    Anyone who dared toy a hand on his woman deserved nothing less than death.

    Xiao Yichen had been waiting patiently in the car for a long time. When Lin Wan failed to appear, he stepped out and approached the gate, hoping to catch a glimpse of what was happening. However, the gate had a password, preventing him from entering.

    Upon seeing Lin Wan finally emerge from the house, he realized she had been subjected to violence, despite the promise she made to wait for him.

    ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m fine,¡± Lin Wan uttered, knowing she could no longer conceal the truth. She lifted her head, meeting Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze, and forced a smile. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±

    Xiao Yichen disregarded her wordspletely. He firmly gripped her wrist and guided her towards the gate. ¡°Open the door and let me in. I¡¯ll make them pay.¡±

    Even if it was her own family who had harmed her, he wouldn¡¯t let the perpetrator escape punishment.

    Lin Wan hesitated to open the gate. She turned her head to face Xiao Yichen, her heart aching as she recalled the recent events. However, she suppressed her sadness and pleaded with him, ¡°Please, let¡¯s go. I don¡¯t want to go back in there. Please.¡±

    Xiao Yichen turned to look at her, taking in the tears in her eyes and the desperation in her voice. His heart trembled. In the end, he relented.

    cing their luggage in the trunk, Xiao Yichen found Lin Wan already seated in the car. Once he joined her, he started the engine and swiftly drove them to Blue Bay Vi.

    ¡­

    Upon their arrival at Blue Bay Vi, Xiao Yichen called out to Auntie Li, who was busy preparing dinner in the kitchen, ¡°Auntie Li, please get an ice pack ready.¡±

    Auntie Li promptly responded, even though she wasn¡¯t sure why an ice pack was needed. Nevertheless, she hurriedly prepared it as requested.

    When Auntie Li entered the living room with the ice pack, she noticed that Madam¡¯s face was swollen and red. It was evident that someone had physically assaulted her.

    Xiao Yichen held onto the ice pack and sat beside Lin Wan, gently applying it to her swollen face.

    ¡°I can do it myself,¡± Lin Wan murmured, reaching out to take the ice pack from Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand.

    ¡°Don¡¯t move,¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice turned cold and stern. He avoided looking into Lin Wan¡¯s eyes, his gaze fixated on her injured face.

    Lin Wan¡¯s hand froze in mid-air. After a brief pause, she withdrew her hand.

    ¡°In the future, anyone who dares toy a hand on you, make sure to give them double the punishment,¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly dered. His tone carried an air of authority, unwavering determination. And finally, he added, ¡°I¡¯ll bear the consequences.¡±

    His woman deserved such power and protection!

 Chapter 12

    Nothing Lingering

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan was taken aback by Xiao Yichen¡¯s words.

    Was he trying to protect her? Was he implying that he would support her?

    A warm sensation spread through her heart, leaving Lin Wan at a loss for words.

    ¡°Remember?¡± Xiao Yichen sounded displeased as the woman beside him remained silent.

    ¡°Oh, yes.¡± Lin Wan¡¯s reaction was slow. She gazed at Xiao Yichen¡¯s handsome face up close and said, ¡°I will remember.¡±

    Even though this man held no affection for her, he was now her legal husband, and they would share their lives together. So, perhaps he was saying all this merely because they were husband and wife, right?

    After having dinner, Lin Wan went upstairs to rest.

    Before ascending, she overheard Xiao Yichen¡¯s emphasis.

    ¡°The master bedroom.¡±

    Lin Wan felt helpless. She understood that as husband and wife, they were expected to sleep in the same room. Besides, Xiao Yichen had already done this for the past two nights, so she supposed it was fine¡ªshe belonged to him now.

    Thus, Lin Wan made her way to the master bedroom after going upstairs.

    Meanwhile, downstairs, Xiao Yichen retrieved his phone and dialed You Luan¡¯s number.

    ¡°President Xiao,¡± You Luan answered the call.

    ¡°Remove the people from the Lin family¡¯s small courtyard within the next three days,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered.

    If his woman was unwilling to retaliate, he would make sure the person who had pped her paid a different price!

    ¡°¡­¡± On the other end, You Luan quickly grasped the situation. She realized that the boss was referring to Lin Wan¡¯s family. Could it be that Lin Wan had encountered a conflict with her own rtives?

    ¡°Yes, I understand,¡± You Luan replied. He would personally carry out the boss¡¯s instructions and report the results within three days.

    ¡­.

    In the master bedroom upstairs, Lin Wan found herself standing on the balcony, dialing her mother¡¯s number. Her mother, who was studying in another country, picked up the call. Lin Wan informed her about her recent marriage but chose not to disclose what had urred at home that day.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, it¡¯s crucial to see through someone like Li Muyang clearly. There¡¯s nothing worth missing,¡± Qiao Yujuan expressed her concern and attempted to persuade her daughter.

    ¡°Yes, I understand, Mom,¡± Lin Wan responded. Perhaps witnessing the scene between Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing with her own eyes had diminished the sadness she had anticipated.

    ¡°Good girl. I¡¯ll be back next month. When that timees, bring that person named Yichen over for a meal. I¡¯ll personally cook. It¡¯ll be my way of entertaining my son-inw,¡± Qiao Yujuan said, struggling to recall her son-inw¡¯s name since her daughter had just mentioned it.

    ¡°Yes, sure,¡± Lin Wan replied joyfully, tears welling up in her eyes. Her mother¡¯s love filled her heart with warmth. She felt incredibly happy.

    ¡°Alright, it¡¯s gettingte in Ancheng City. Get some rest. Sleep well,¡± Qiao Yujuan¡¯s voice remained gentle. ¡°Wan¡¯er, live a good life in the future. Trust your mom. The more effort you put in, the happier you¡¯ll be.¡±

    ¡°Yes, Mom. I believe in you,¡± Lin Wan¡¯s emotions fluctuated intensely, but she felt a deep sense of happiness and contentment.

    After ending the call, Lin Wan lingered on the balcony for a while before returning to her bedroom. She grabbed her nightgown and proceeded to the bathroom for a shower.

    In the meantime, Xiao Yichen entered the bedroom and nced around, finding it empty.

    However, he heard the sound of running watering from the bathroom.

    Quickly changing into his sleeping robe, Xiao Yichen made his way to the bathroom.

    After a few moments, a woman¡¯s scream echoed from the bathroom.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, don¡¯te any closer!¡± Lin Wan yelled. ¡°Stay there and don¡¯t move! Don¡¯te over!¡±

    How could Xiao Yichen resist listening to Lin Wan? Both of them stood in the spacious bathtub, and Xiao Yichen took tworge steps forward, extending his hand to pull Lin Wan closer to him.

    ¡°In the bathroom for the first time. Why don¡¯t you give it a try?¡± Xiao Yichen said mischievously. He found the fierce expression on this little woman¡¯s face surprisingly¡­ adorable.

    ¡°I won¡¯t,¡± Lin Wan firmly rejected him. When she noticed Xiao Yichen¡¯s displeased gaze, she quickly added, ¡°I won¡¯t be able to¡­¡±

    Being inexperienced and clueless, she had allowed Xiao Yichen to take advantage of her in a dazed state on two asions.

    ¡°I¡¯ll teach you,¡± Xiao Yichen said patiently. He suddenly realized that this little woman was quite amusing. He felt satisfied with her innocent demeanor.

 Chapter 13

    Wife

    ¡°I¡¯m not learning,¡± Lin Wan protested.

    ¡°Just watch and learn¡­¡± Xiao Yichen began to make his move.

    Instantly, water sshed around the bathroom as the woman resisted, but her efforts were futile.

    Blushing, the woman felt embarrassed.

    ¡­.

    The following day, Lin Wan woke up naturally. As she opened her eyes, she realized that Xiao Yichen was no longer beside her.

    Did this man, who seemed like a devil, have no idea how to be gentle with women?

    After taking a shower, Lin Wan chose a more modest outfit and put it on. Before heading downstairs, she made sure to pull the cor higher to conceal the marks on her neck.

    ¡°Good morning, Madam,¡± Auntie Li greeted Madam as she came downstairs, taking the initiative to offer her greetings. ¡°Breakfast is ready.¡±

    ¡°Yes, thank you,¡± Lin Wan politely replied to Auntie Li.

    Following breakfast, Lin Wan found herself with nothing to do and decided to take a stroll in the vi¡¯s courtyard.

    Seated on a wooden chair in the courtyard, Lin Wan¡¯s expression gradually grew troubled, and her thoughts became consumed by distress.

    Today was Sunday, and tomorrow would be Monday. She wondered what would happen when she returned to work and faced suspicions of her jewelry design being giarized. Since she had taken leave on Friday and was absent from thepany, she wondered if the legal department had informed her about it.

    The thought left Lin Wan with a headache. She didn¡¯t know how to confront the allegations of design giarism. She remained clueless about the whole situation.

    Meanwhile, Xiao Yichen was on his way to the Xiao family mansion.

    Early in the morning, the old man had called and manded¡± her to return to the mansion. Seeing that Lin Wan was still soundly asleep beside her and hadn¡¯t been awakened by the phone, he chose not to disturb her. After getting ready and freshening up, he drove to the mansion.

    The car phone rang, catching Xiao Yichen¡¯s attention. ncing at the caller ID, he immediately picked up the call.

    ¡°President Xiao,¡± You Luan¡¯s voice came through the phone.

    ¡°Go ahead,¡± Xiao Yichen knew that You Luan had something to report.

    ¡°The news of your marriage will be announced on Monday. As per your instructions, our team has already handled all the photos taken by the media reporters at the hotel. Madam¡¯s identity will remain undisclosed,¡± You Luan reported, focusing on rying the information. This was the expertise he had developed over his time with the Boss.

    ¡°Good,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, a slight smile forming at the corners of his mouth.

    Tomorrow, when the news was released, and the results didn¡¯t align with what their opponent had anticipated, would this game be even more entertaining?

    After ending the call, Xiao Yichen firmly held the steering wheel with both hands and slowly maneuvered the car into the courtyard of the Xiao family mansion.

    The Xiao family mansion exuded opulence. It resembled a pce,plete with a garden, open-air swimming pool, golf course, and more. The mansion spanned four stories, with uniquely luxurious exterior structures and intricate interior decorations.

    Xiao Shengdong and Ning Yan were already waiting at the entrance of the mansion. They observed as their son stepped out of the car and approached them. However, after waiting for a while, the daughter-inw they had eagerly anticipated¡­ was nowhere to be seen.

    ¡°Shengdong, am I imagining things? Why can¡¯t I see our daughter-inw?¡± Ning Yan asked the elderly man beside her.

    ¡°This kid didn¡¯t bring her back,¡± Xiao Shengdong said, his anger evident.

    Just yesterday, he had learned that his son had officially registered his marriage with a girl. This morning, he had called for his son to return, but to his dismay, his son came back alone, without his wife.

    He and his wife had eagerly stood here since early morning, awaiting their arrival, but in the end, only their son had returned.

    ¡°Dad, Mom.¡± Xiao Yichen walked up to his parents and greeted them.

    ¡°Yichen, where¡¯s your wife?¡± Ning Yan asked in confusion.

 Chapter 14

    My Woman

    Xiao Yichen nced at his mother and calmly replied, ¡°She¡¯s at Blue Bay.¡±

    Observing the disappointment on his parents¡¯ faces, Xiao Yichen understood their thoughts. He added, ¡°Next time, I¡¯ll bring her to meet you.¡±

    ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Xiao Shengdong let out a sigh and turned to enter the mansion with his walking stick.

    Though Ning Yan was also disappointed, her love for her son prevailed. She took his hand and smiled, saying, ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go inside. Don¡¯t stay outside.¡±

    In the morning, Xiao Yichen apanied his parents and engaged in conversations with his father about work.

    During lunchtime, Xiao Yichen stayed at the mansion to have a meal with his parents.

    ¡°Yichen, Muyang got engaged on Friday too. You didn¡¯t attend,¡± Xiao Shengdong remarked, looking at his son. ¡°Bring that girl named Lin Wan with you next weekend. I¡¯ll inform your eldest sister that the whole family will being back. Ask Muyang to bring Qingqing as well. We can have a gathering.¡±

    Now that Xiao Shengdong knew his daughter-inw¡¯s name was Lin Wan, he looked forward to meeting her even more.

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s time for the family to reunite,¡± Ning Yan chimed in. ¡°Yichen, make sure to bring Lin Wan next time. Don¡¯t let me down again.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I understand,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. Since his father had made such arrangements, he would naturally bring Lin Wan back the following weekend.

    After dinner, Xiao Yichen bid farewell to his parents and left the mansion.

    That night, after Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan finished their meal, they settled in the living room to watch TV.

    ¡°Come here,¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly called out to Lin Wan.

    ¡°Huh?¡± Lin Wan didn¡¯t quiteprehend at first. She turned around and saw Xiao Yichen extending his hand towards her.

    Lin Wan grasped the underlying meaning and got up, making her way towards Xiao Yichen.

    Just as Lin Wan approached Xiao Yichen, she felt unsure of what to do. In a swift motion, Xiao Yichen gripped her arm and pulled her into his embrace.

    An immediate sense of difort washed over Lin Wan, but she resisted the impulse to break free.

    ¡°Don¡¯t move,¡± his cold voicemanded from above.

    Lin Wan promptly halted her movements, afraid to defy his words. His presence always exuded amanding aura, and she dared not go against his wishes.

    However, she couldn¡¯t help but recall how different he had been during their intimate encounter. His demeanor and expressions were starkly contrasting.

    ¡°I¡¯m visiting my parents next weekend,¡± Xiao Yichen informed her, his gaze fixed on the woman nestled in his arms.

    Observing her timid appearance, he found a peculiar satisfaction in it. The memories of their passionate night shed in his mind once again¡ªthe sensation of having a delicate woman in his embrace was unexpectedly enjoyable.

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan was taken aback. The news caught her off guard.

    Nevertheless, she realized that meeting her inws was an inevitable step for any daughter-inw. As the newest member of the Xiao family, it was only natural.

    ¡°Okay, I understand,¡± Lin Wan obediently replied, her eyes cautiously meeting Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze.

    Desiring to maintain some distance between them, Lin Wan cautiously requested, ¡°Can I go upstairs to rest for a while? I still have work tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Work?¡± Xiao Yichen repeated, his brows furrowing.

    His woman had a job?

    ¡°Yes, I work at Dream Phil Jewelry. I¡¯m part of the design department,¡± Lin Wan exined.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s frown deepened. Dream Phil Jewelry was a subsidiary of the Luo Group, which happened to be the family business of his close friend, Luo Ziyan.

    So, his wife was working for his good friend?

    ¡°Quit it,¡± Xiao Yichen said directly. He stared into Lin Wan¡¯s eyes and said word by word, ¡°I¡¯ll take care of you.¡±

 Chapter 15

    No Resigning

    ¡°No, no, no,¡± Lin Wan hastily waved her hand, refusing his suggestion. ¡°I can¡¯t resign.¡±

    She hadn¡¯t yet resolved the giarism incident her colleague had mentioned earlier. Resigning was out of the question. She needed to prove her innocence and find the person responsible for framing her.

    Moreover, she didn¡¯t want Xiao Yichen to provide for her. Despite his apparent wealth, with avish vi and tailored suits, it was expected for him to support his wife. However, she desired independence and freedom¡ªfinancial independence to pursue her dreams.

    Jewelry design was her passion, and bing a chief designer was her goal. She didn¡¯t want to give up on her dreams just because she was married.

    ¡°Are you worried that I can¡¯t afford it?¡± Xiao Yichen sneered.

    ¡°No, no,¡± Lin Wan hurriedly rified. ¡°I genuinely love this job and don¡¯t want to quit.¡±

    Xiao Yichen gazed into Lin Wan¡¯s beautiful eyes but remained silent about her exnation.

    Concerned that Xiao Yichen wouldn¡¯t agree, Lin Wan pondered for a moment and softened her voice. With a touch of coquettishness, she ingratiatingly pleaded, ¡°Ah-Chen, we¡¯ll be living together in the future. I promise to fulfill my duties as Mrs. Xiao and not do anything that would affect you.¡±

    Pausing briefly, Lin Wan continued, ¡°I have a deep passion for my job and career. Could you¡­ grant me this freedom?¡±

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart softened as he witnessed the little woman begging before him for the first time. She wasn¡¯t as vulnerable as she had been when begging for mercy in bed.

    ¡°Sure,¡± Xiao Yichen agreed, but he had more to add. ¡°However¡­¡±

    Perplexed, Lin Wan was taken aback by his words. ¡°However, what?¡±

    ¡°The first duty of Mrs. Xiao is to please me every night until¡­ I¡¯m fully satisfied,¡± he dered, and with that statement, Xiao Yichen lifted Lin Wan in his arms and carried her upstairs.

    Tomorrow was Monday, and since everyone had to go to work, they might as well begin their passionate encounter early tonight.

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan was speechless.

    This man was refined outside the bed and beastly on it. To put it simply, he was truly¡­ beastly.

    ¡­.

    On Monday, as a new day began, Lin Wan was roused from her slumber by the rm. Despite feeling extremely sleepy, having only fallen asleep at three in the morning, she reluctantly rose from bed and sluggishly made her way towards the bathroom.

    After freshening up, Lin Wan headed to the walk-in closet to change her clothes. However, she encountered Xiao Yichen inside the closet.

    ¡°You, please leave. I need to change,¡± Lin Wan requested, her face instantly turning red as she recalled the events of the previous night.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t respond to Lin Wan¡¯s plea. He took a few steps forward, positioning himself in front of her. Then, he extended his long arm, hooking her and pressing her against his chest.

    Lowering her gaze, Lin Wan¡¯s lips curved into a mischievous smile. ¡°Is there any part of you I haven¡¯t seen yet?¡±

    Lin Wan¡¯s face flushed even deeper in an instant.

    ¡°You¡­ you¡­ you pervert,¡± Lin Wan eximed, exasperated.

    The smile on Xiao Yichen¡¯s lips deepened. This little woman was rather adorable when she was angry.

    ¡°It¡¯s true, I am¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied, reaching his other hand into Lin Wan¡¯s pajamas.

    ¡°No,¡± Lin Wan shifted her body, attempting to prevent Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand from proceeding.

    After a few nights of experience, Lin Wan had be acquainted with this man¡¯s ¡°strength.¡± Consequently, she concluded that she should feign vulnerability when necessary.

    ¡°Chen, we¡¯re running out of time. Can we leave first?¡± Lin Wan pretended to be obedient, appealing to Xiao Yichen.

 Chapter 16

    President

    Xiao Yichen was aware that Lin Wan was deliberately putting on an act, but he found it¡­ soothing.

    ¡°Tell me your clothing size,¡± Xiao Yichen stated, his tone turning colder as the smile disappeared from his face.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t understand why Xiao Yichen wanted to know her clothing size, but she didn¡¯t question it and simply provided him with the information.

    After receiving the details, Xiao Yichen said, ¡°Change and meet me downstairs for dinner.¡± Then, he departed.

    Observing Xiao Yichen¡¯s retreating figure, Lin Wan clenched her teeth. She was extremely dissatisfied with him¡­

    ¡­.

    After breakfast, as Lin Wan prepared to leave for work, Xiao Yichen halted her in her tracks.

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen, puzzled by his intentions.

    Xiao Yichen pulled out a key and handed it to Lin Wan, his voice cold. ¡°Go to the garage and drive.¡±

    Only then did Lin Wan realize that Xiao Yichen was giving her the car keys.

    ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s unnecessary. I¡¯ll go by¡­¡± Lin Wan¡¯s sentence was cut short as Xiao Yichen interjected.

    Is there a bus service in the vi area?¡± Xiao Yichen already knew what she was about to say.

    ¡°¡­,¡± This time, Lin Wan was rendered speechless. She pondered the situation seriously. When You Luan had driven her to Blue Bay that day, she hadn¡¯t noticed any buses or bus stops along the way.

    Therefore, as Lin Wanprehended the reality of the situation, she obediently epted the car keys from Xiao Yichen and proceeded to the garage to drive.

    Not being well-versed in car brands, Lin Wan simply chose a white car that appealed to her, pulled out of the garage, and left the vi.

    Xiao Yichen followed behind in his Maserati. It wasn¡¯t until they exited the vi area that their cars diverged, each heading in a different direction.

    ¡­.

    Dream Phil was located in the Huiya International office building. Lin Wan stood nervously in the elevator, anxious about how her colleagues would perceive her when she entered the office.

    However, as Lin Wan stepped into the design department¡¯s office, none of her colleagues seemed to notice her. She was slightly puzzled. Looking around, she noticed her colleagues gathered in small groups, engaged in discussions.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen is married? Oh my god! My heart is shattered!¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m so curious about who Mrs. Xiao is. I wonder what she looks like.¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s not in the news. Can¡¯t really see her face in this photo.¡±

    ¡°Yeah, look at Xiao Yichen lying on the bed with a woman in his arms, but his face ispletely covered by his hair¡­¡±

    ¡­.

    Listening to her colleagues¡¯ gossip, Lin Wan felt perplexed. Just as she was about to contemte the situation further, her colleague Shen Yun approached her.

    Shen Yun was Lin Wan¡¯s closest friend in the design department. They had joined thepany together and both stayed in the design department after sessfullypleting their internships. Consequently, Lin Wan often confided in Shen Yun about her thoughts.

    ¡°Wanwan, what¡¯s going on?¡± Shen Yun asked in a hushed tone as she reached Lin Wan.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know either. I worked tirelessly all night to create the design for thepetition. There¡¯s definitely no giarism involved,¡± Lin Wan firmly asserted.

    ¡°I believe you,¡± Shen Yun replied, cing her trust in Lin Wan. She was aware of the difficulties Lin Wan had faced in recent days. ¡°I¡¯m asking about you and Li Muyang.¡±

    Shen Yun was the only one in thepany who knew about Lin Wan¡¯s engagementst Friday. However, when she saw the news on Friday, it was revealed that Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing were actually engaged. The situation had be quite confusing, leaving Shen Yun uncertain about what exactly had happened.

    Lin Wan endured the uneasiness in her heart and shared with Shen Yun the details of what had transpired, including her marriage.

    Upon hearing this, Shen Yun¡¯s eyes widened, and she stared at Lin Wan in shock. She was speechless, unable to find the right words to express her astonishment.

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Yunyun?¡± Lin Wan couldn¡¯tprehend why Shen Yun was so taken aback.

    ¡°Wanwan, don¡¯t you know? The person you married is the CEO of the Eastern Empire, the business tycoon, the CEO of the Eastern Empire!¡± Shen Yun whispered, her voice filled with concern that their nearby colleagues might overhear him. However, the surprise in her tone was unmistakable.

 Chapter 17

    Out of Jewley World

    Lin Wan was dumbfounded. She couldn¡¯t react in time.

    What she knew about the Eastern Empire was that it was considered Ancheng City¡¯s business giant. However, what did the person she married have to do with the CEO of the Eastern Empire?

    Seeing that Lin Wan couldn¡¯t react for a long time, Shen Yun took out her phone and showed her the headlines of the entire city today. She handed the phone to Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan took Shen Yun¡¯s phone and browsed the news several times before finally reacting.

    ¡°So, Xiao Yichen is the CEO of the Eastern Empire. I¡­ am¡­ Xiao Yichen¡¯s wife,¡± Lin Wan mumbled.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Shen Yun nodded firmly. Then, she turned to look at her colleagues not far away and said to Lin Wan, ¡°Listen, they¡¯re still discussing Xiao Yichen¡¯s marriage.¡±

    At this moment, Lin Wan also turned around and listened attentively to the discussions of her colleagues.

    After absorbing all the information, the first thing Lin Wan did was to immediately hold Shen Yun¡¯s hand and urgently say, ¡°Yunyun, please help me keep this a secret, okay?¡±

    Shen Yun was a little frightened when he saw Lin Wan¡¯s anxious expression. Marrying into a wealthy family and marrying Xiao Yichen was something many women wanted to show off, but Wanwan¡­

    ¡°Please, I don¡¯t want to be the subject of their gossip,¡± Lin Wan continued. She had witnessed the power of gossip among her colleagues, and she didn¡¯t want to be their topic of discussion.

    Shen Yun now understood Lin Wan¡¯s concerns. She nodded and said firmly, ¡°Yes, I will keep it a secret for you.¡±

    After discussing this matter, Lin Wan and Shen Yun moved on to talk about design giarism.

    ¡°Wanwan, I heard from the director that the legal department is still reviewing your information and all the design drafts for thispetition, so there¡¯s no news or results yet,¡± Shen Yun informed her.

    Lin Wan still couldn¡¯t figure it out. Her design hadn¡¯t been giarized. She wanted to prove her innocence, but where should she start?

    Seeing Lin Wan¡¯s worried expression, Shen Yun encouraged her, ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much. Ourpany is so big. A few of the people in the legal department are transferred over from the Luo Corporation¡¯s headquarters. I believe in their ability. They definitely won¡¯t wrong a good person and won¡¯t let go of a bad person who spread rumors and framed them.¡±

    ¡°Yes¡­¡± With Shen Yun¡¯s encouragement, Lin Wan nodded firmly.

    In the current situation, she could only wait. When there was news from the legal department, she would think about what to do next.

    ¡­.

    Lin Wan spent the entire morning working. During lunch, she and Shen Yun sat together.

    The staff restaurant was filled with Dream Phil¡¯s employees. As they ate, Lin Wan and Shen Yun heard the voices around them.

    ¡°Look, that¡¯s Lin Wan from the design department. She giarized in the jewelrypetition this time. She¡¯s really embarrassing our Dream Phil.¡±

    ¡°She looks pretty good. Could it be that she relied on her connections to enter Dream Phil and doesn¡¯t have any skill?¡±

    ¡°Who knows? Nowadays, people who rely on their looks know more about workce politics than us.¡±

    ¡°I wish the Legal Department would give her a notice to leave Dream Phil. Maybe even leave the jewelry business altogether.¡±

    ¡­.

    Lin Wan heard her colleagues¡¯ words very clearly. The food in her mouth suddenly became tasteless.

    ¡°Wanwan, don¡¯t listen to them. They¡¯re all talking nonsense,¡± Shen Yunforted Lin Wan when she saw her emotions change.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m fine,¡± Lin Wan pretended to be strong and gave Shen Yun a forced smile.

    When she received a call from her colleague earlier that day, she had already anticipated this. Now, if she wanted to prove her innocence and find the person who framed her, she had to endure all of this.

    After dinner, Lin Wan returned to her office and received an internal call from the legal department. They wanted expected to see her there.

 Chapter 18

    Saying

    Lin Wan hung up the phone and headed straight to the director¡¯s office before making her way to the legal department.

    After a two-hour conversation, Lin Wan finally understood the specific situation and the decision of the legal department.

    In the jewelry designpetition, apetitor from Wing Jewelry Company had used her of giarizing their designs. Thepetitor had sent a letter directly to the Luo Group¡¯s headquarters, which in turn informed Dream Phil before the legal department initiated an investigation.

    Currently, her position had not been suspended by the legal department as there was no evidence of giarism. However, she was temporarily barred from taking on new design orders.

    Sitting at her desk in her office, Lin Wan felt lost. She remained silent, unsure of what to do next.

    Without any design orders, it seemed like she had nothing to do.

    After finishing work in the afternoon, Lin Wan and Shen Yun left together. She shared everything she had learned about her visit to the legal department.

    ¡°Wanwan, you can seek help from your husband,¡± Shen Yun suggested with a hopeful tone. She seemed relieved.

    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Lin Wan asked.

    ¡°Wing Jewelry is a subsidiary of the Eastern Empire and is slightly more influential than me. Since they used you of giarism, you can approach your husband to investigate the matter. Perhaps, when the Eastern Empire looks into it, they will take the initiative to withdraw the usation and clear your name,¡± Shen Yun exined.

    It was indeed the best idea. After all, the man Lin Wan had married was extraordinary. He was wealthy, powerful, and there was likely nothing in Ancheng City that Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t aplish. Therefore, this issue appeared to be a trivial matter for Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°You¡¯re right,¡± Lin Wan¡¯s imagination began to run wild. How could she have forgotten that she was married to a CEO?

    Perhaps she had only found out about his identity today and had yet to fully ept it. However, upon further consideration, Lin Wan realized that despite being Xiao Yichen¡¯s wife, she had no emotional connection with him. Would he be willing to help her?

    ¡°So, Wanwan, don¡¯t worry. Just ask your husband for help in resolving everything,¡± Shen Yun said cheerfully.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll talk to him tonight when I get home,¡± Lin Wan replied hesitantly. She couldn¡¯t guarantee that Xiao Yichen would assist her, but she could at least try.

    ¡­.

    Upon returning to Blue Bay Vi, Lin Wan found Xiao Yichen already at home.

    Xiao Yichen noticed Lin Wan changing into slippers and approaching him. Instinctively, he reached out his hand and said, ¡°Come here¡­¡±

    As Lin Wan observed the cold and intimidating aura surrounding him, she hesitated for a moment before walking over to Xiao Yichen.

    Once Lin Wan stood in front of him, Xiao Yichen reached out and pulled her closer, causing her to fall onto hisp.

    The close contact made Lin Wan feel uneasy. She lowered her head, avoiding eye contact with Xiao Yichen. She contemted struggling or adjusting her position, but the firm grip of his hand around her waist¡­

    In the end, Lin Wan decided not to move, remaining obediently in Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace.

    Xiao Yichen savored the moment. For the first time today, his mind was preupied at work because he missed this woman.

    With her in his arms, he sensed the faint fragrance emanating from her body. For some inexplicable reason, he found it enjoyable.

    The two of them remained in that position until Auntie Li came over and informed them that dinner was ready.

    During the meal, Lin Wan sat across from Xiao Yichen, keeping her head down and focusing on her food. asionally, she contemted the usation of giarism in the jewelrypetition. How should she bring up the topic to Xiao Yichen?

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Xiao Yichen had long noticed the absent-minded look on that woman¡¯s face. She was in a daze even when she was eating. It was obvious that she had something on her mind.

 Chapter 19

    Problem

    ¡°Oh¡­¡± Lin Wan immediately sat up straight, her mind racing, but she stillcked the courage to tell Xiao Yichen. ¡°No, it¡¯s nothing. Hehe, let¡¯s eat.¡±

    Observing the woman¡¯s forced smile and her renewed focus on eating, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t press further.

    She clearly had something on her mind, but she chose not to share it. He would have to wait and see when she decided to open up. Or was she nning to keep something from him?

    After dinner, Xiao Yichen retreated to his study, while Lin Wan returned to the bedroom. After taking a shower, shey on the bed, her troubled expression fixed on the ceiling.

    How should she approach the topic with Xiao Yichen? Would he be willing to help her? Or would he suspect her of having been involved in giarism?

    When Xiao Yichen finished his work in the study, he returned to the bedroom to find Lin Wan still awake. Shey on the bed, engrossed in her phone.

    Without saying a word, Xiao Yichen proceeded to the wardrobe, changing into his sleepwear before heading to the bathroom for a shower.

    From the moment Xiao Yichen entered the room, Lin Wan¡¯s attention shifted away from the news on her phone and focused solely on him.

    He was the CEO of the Eastern Empire, a man whose influence was said to dominate Ancheng City. If she were to ask him to investigate the specific details of thatpany, he would surely be capable of doing so, right?

    However, the question of whether or not to ask him lingered in her mind.

    After a brief hesitation, Lin Wan finally made up her mind. She decided to gather her courage and talk to Xiao Yichen. If he chose to assist her, she would be grateful for his kindness. If not, she wouldn¡¯t force him either.

    After all, aside from their marital rtionship and intimacy, there was no other connection between them.

    Lin Wan got out of bed and walked directly to the bathroom door, waiting for Xiao Yichen.

    Upon seeing Lin Wan standing by the door, Xiao Yichen frowned.

    ¡°Ah¡­ Ah Chen¡­¡± Lin Wan still hadn¡¯t fully adjusted to this form of address after the past few days. It still felt a little awkward. ¡°I¡­ I have something to discuss.¡±

    ¡°Hmm?¡± Xiao Yichen responded, his tone urging her to continue.

    ¡°I¡­¡± Lin Wan felt her nerves kick in. She met Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze, took a deep breath to gather her courage, and continued, ¡°There was a jewelry designpetition recently¡­¡±

    Lin Wan proceeded to share all the information she had and made her request to Xiao Yichen.

    As she finished speaking, Xiao Yichen¡¯s frown deepened, and a spark of anger ignited within him.

    Someone used his woman of giarism? And that person was from Wing?

    Did that person have a death wish?

    Observing the little woman standing before him, patiently awaiting his response, her eyes filled with anticipation, Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of joy.

    Taking a step closer, he reached out and gently caressed her fair cheek.

    Feeling the warmth of Xiao Yichen¡¯srge hand, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t help but tremble.

    ¡°I will take care of this matter,¡± Xiao Yichen dered with arrogance.

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, a genuine smile blossomed on Lin Wan¡¯s face. ¡°Thank you.¡±

    With Xiao Yichen¡¯s assistance, she no longer felt any worry.

    She had faith that this man would prove her innocence.

    ¡°Is this how you thank me?¡± Xiao Yichen gazed at the little woman in front of him, his hand still resting on her face.

    Silent for a moment, Lin Wan met Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes and found herself momentarily perplexed by his words. After considering it, she responded, ¡°Then, let me treat you to a meal.¡±

    In an instant, Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression darkened.

    Startled, Lin Wan immediately withdrew, fearing that she had angered Xiao Yichen and that he would retract his offer to help.

    However, as he looked at the adorable woman before him, Xiao Yichen held his breath and extended his other hand to grasp her slender waist. Taking another step closer, he spoke softly.

 Chapter 20

    Perhaps¡­ I Will Agree

    Afterprehending what Lin Wan meant, her face flushed, and she lowered her gaze.

    Xiao Yichen was quite satisfied with Lin Wan¡¯s reaction. It seemed she understood.

    ¡°So, how do you n to thank me?¡± Xiao Yichen asked, his cold tone tinged with a hint of tenderness.

    ¡°Th-that¡­¡± Lin Wan stammered nervously, ¡°Can we¡­ just rest for tonight?¡±

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression grew dark, and he stared at Lin Wan without uttering a word.

    From his silence, Lin Wan already knew the answer. It seemed she was fated to not escape tonight.

    Xiao Yichen swiftly lifted Lin Wan and headed towards the bed. He couldn¡¯t wait any longer.

    Just as Xiao Yichen was about to make a move, Lin Wan suddenly remembered something and hastily halted him.

    ¡°Wait, I have something to say,¡± Lin Wan hurriedly interjected.

    A thought had struck her, and she believed it was crucial to address it tonight.

    Xiao Yichen gazed at Lin Wan in frustration. His restless heart was already roaring, yet he managed to squeeze out a single word. ¡°Speak.¡±

    ¡°Can¡­ can we keep our marriage a secret?¡± Lin Wan pleaded with her eyes.

    Before she discovered his true identity and married him, she had no idea he was such an influential figure. Now that she knew, she didn¡¯t want to be exposed and be the target of public scrutiny among the women in Ancheng City. Hence¡­ the only option she had was to keep their marriage under wraps.

    If this man agreed, then her true identity wouldn¡¯t be revealed, right?

    Xiao Yichen appeared taken aback.

    A secret marriage. What was she afraid of?

    Lin Wan gazed into Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes and exined, ¡°I only discovered today that you¡¯re the CEO of the Eastern Empire. Being Mrs. Xiao is¡­ a bit overwhelming, so I¡¯d rather keep it private. I want to live a simple life.¡±

    Though Lin Wan¡¯s exnation wasn¡¯t explicit, she believed that Xiao Yichen understood her intentions.

    She was well aware of the attention and gossip that woulde with being Mrs. Xiao. And she knew that Xiao Yichen understood it too.

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen appeared somewhat less angry.

    Drawing closer to Lin Wan, he whispered into her ear without directly answering her request. ¡°Perform well tonight. Perhaps¡­ I will consider it.¡±

    ¡­.

    The next morning, Xiao Yichen woke up early, a smile forming on his lips as he looked at the woman beside him.

    Recalling her plea from the previous night, he realized that he wouldn¡¯t have allowed her to be subjected to public scrutiny even if she hadn¡¯t voiced her concerns. He had already taken measures to handle the hotel photos due to her.

    When the rm sounded, Lin Wan rubbed her sleepy eyes and got out of bed. As she made her way to the bathroom, she muttered under her breath.

    ¡°You heartless demon, you¡¯re inhuman. All you know is how to bully me¡­¡±

    Xiao Yichen could roughly guess what the little woman was muttering, but it didn¡¯t anger him in the slightest.

    After freshening up, the two of them descended the stairs. As soon as Lin Wan entered the living room, she was taken aback by the pile of high-end women¡¯s clothing on the sofa.

    ¡°This¡­ this¡­ What is all this?¡± Lin Wan couldn¡¯t fathom what was happening.

 Chapter 21

    The List

    ¡°Madam, Mister bought these clothes ording to your size yesterday. They were just sent over this morning. I¡¯ll tidy them upter and put them in the cloakroom in the master bedroom,¡± Auntie Li respectfully replied.

    ¡°Oh¡­¡± Lin Wan replied. It was only then that she understood why Xiao Yichen had asked about her size yesterday.

    However, it seemed that Xiao Yichen was quite considerate. This could be considered as him treating her well?

    After breakfast, Lin Wan drove to Dream Phil to work. After she left home, Xiao Yichen also drove to the Eastern Empire.

    The Eastern Empire stood in the center of Ancheng City. The tall and majestic building was the symbol of the entire city and represented the leaders of the businessmunity. The employees working in this building were all top talents who had undergone rigorous selection. Their intelligence, emotional intelligence, and work abilities were first-rate and outstanding.

    The orange Lamborghini stopped at the entrance of the Oriental Building. You Luan quickly went forward to wee the boss. At that moment, two rows of suit-d employees were already standing at the entrance of the first floor, ready to wee the CEO.

    Xiao Yichen got out of the car, handed the car keys to the director of the security department, and walked towards the door with graceful steps.

    ¡°President Xiao,¡± You Luan walked up and greeted him.

    ¡°Good morning, President Xiao¡­¡±

    As the two rows of employees greeted him, they bowed and straightened their backs once the president entered the building.

    Xiao Yichen took the exclusive elevator to his office on the top floor. He remained silent until he entered the office.

    ¡°Go to Wing in ten minutes,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered in a cold tone.

    ¡°¡­¡± When You Luan heard the boss¡¯s instructions, he was a little puzzled. Wing was just a jewelrypany, and they hadn¡¯t had any recent dealings with them. Why did they have to go there?

    ¡°You don¡¯t understand?¡± Xiao Yichen expressed his strong dissatisfaction with You Luan¡¯s bewildered expression.

    ¡°No, I understand. I¡¯ll make the arrangements now.¡± You Luan nodded immediately and exited the CEO¡¯s office.

    Ten minutester, You Luan drove the boss to Wing Jewelry.

    Upon hearing that the headquarters¡¯ CEO was present, everyone at Wing Jewelry, from leaders to employees, worked diligently. Female colleagues would asionally visit the restroom to freshen up their makeup, hoping to seize an opportunity to be noticed by the CEO.

    Xiao Yichen and You Luan arrived at Wing Jewelry. Xiao Yichen proceeded directly to the Human Resources Department, apanied by senior management.

    Inside the Wing¡¯s Human Resources Department office, Xiao Yichen took a seat on the sofa with You Luan by his side. In front of them, the senior management and all the employees of the Human Resources Department stood in three neat rows, awaiting their superior¡¯s instructions.

    ¡°President Xiao requires a list of all the employees in the Wing Design Department,¡± You Luan conveyed. During their journey, he had already grasped the situation. Apparently, someone from the Wing Design Department had used Madam of giarizing their design. How could anyone be so blind?

    ¡°¡­¡± The HR director was momentarily stunned. Once he regained hisposure, he promptly replied, ¡°Okay, please wait a moment. I¡¯ll retrieve it for you.¡±

    Three minutester, the HR director returned with a document, respectfully handing it over to You Luan. He was well aware that he didn¡¯t have the authority to personally engage with President Xiao.

    You Luan passed the document to the boss. As he observed him perusing its contents, he turned to the Wing Jewelry staff and inquired, ¡°I heard that someone from the Wing Design Department filed aint against a designer from Dream Phil¡¯s design department, alleging giarism. Is this true?¡±

    You Luan deliberately refrained from mentioning Madam¡¯s name. Deep down, he knew that ever since the boss had issued the order regarding the hotel photos, he preferred to keep Madam¡¯s identity undisclosed.

    The HR director seemed to grasp her intention but dared not probe further in the presence of the president. Instead, he turned to the design department director, seeking her assistance.

 Chapter 22

    Fired

    The director of the design department understood and took a step forward, bowing to greet President Xiao and Assistant You. He introduced himself as the director of the design department and addressed the issue at hand. In thetest jewelry designpetition, Li Zizi from their department imed that a participant from Dream Phil Jewelry had giarized her work. After hearing Li Zizi¡¯s description, the director agreed to support herwsuit against the participant from Dream Phil.

    Upon finishing his report, the room fell silent as You Luan looked towards President Xiao, awaiting his response. The atmosphere in the office grew tense, with everyone anxiously anticipating President Xiao¡¯s reaction.

    President Xiao broke the silence by uttering three words, ¡°Li Zizi,¡± while his gaze fixed on her information form in the document. The simplicity of his words sent a shiver down everyone¡¯s spine, as they could sense his anger radiating through his gaze.

    Suddenly, President Xiao shifted his attention to the director of the design department, who had just spoken. Curious, he asked for the director¡¯s name. Startled, the director met the CEO¡¯s gaze, stumbling backward before regaining his bnce.

    With a shaky voice, the director replied, ¡°My name is Ge Ying.¡±

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone was unwavering as he dered, ¡°You¡¯re fired.¡± There was no room for doubt in his words.

    The director of the design department widened her eyes, unable toprehend what had just transpired. The fact was undeniable, though, as the CEO¡¯s words were crystal clear.

    The other members of the Wing¡¯s team kept their heads lowered, not daring to look up during this intense moment.

    Xiao Yichen handed the document to You Luan, who swiftly skimmed through Li Zizi¡¯s information. It revealed that Li Zizi had graduated from a third-rate undergraduate design program. While she had designed a few works during her internship and official tenure, she had not produced any designs for over a year. Now, she imed that someone had giarized her work.

    You Luan couldn¡¯t help but find the situation amusing. Was Li Zizi overestimating herself? And how did the design department director usually handle her employees? You Luan was not well-versed in the specifics of Wing¡¯s system, but the fact that Li Zizi hadn¡¯t produced any designs in a year and yet the design department still endorsed her was puzzling. Shouldn¡¯t that be the responsibility of the design department director?

    Xiao Yichen rose from his seat and headed towards the door, his steps light.

    You Luan quickly ced the documents on the table and followed the boss out of the room.

    After Xiao Yichen and You Luan left, the tension in the Human Resources Department¡¯s office gradually dissipated.

    Meanwhile, the director of the design department sat on the floor, ovee with tears.

    During their journey back to the East Mansion, Xiao Yichen dialed his friend Luo Ziyan¡¯s number.

    ¡°It¡¯s unusual for Young Master Xiao to call me!¡± a yful voice greeted him from the other end of the line.

    ¡°I need to discuss something with you,¡± Xiao Yichen spoke calmly.

    ¡°Hmm?¡± Luo Ziyan responded with curiosity.

    ¡°It¡¯s regarding the Luo Group¡¯s subsidiarypany,¡± Xiao Yichen exined.

    Upon hearing the mention of the Luo Corporation, Luo Ziyan chuckled lightly. ¡°Brother, you know I¡¯m just a doctor. I¡¯m not involved in the business wars of the Luo Corporation, so¡­¡±

    Before Luo Ziyan could finish his sentence, Xiao Yichen interrupted him. ¡°I only need you to do one thing in your name. It has nothing to do with the business war.¡±

    ¡­.

    That night, Lin Wan returned home feeling exhausted. It was another chaotic evening, as she had to endure her husband¡¯s relentless demands. The next day, despite feeling physically and emotionally ufortable, she had no choice but to gather herself and head to work.

    Upon reaching thepany, Lin Wan was immediately approached by the department director, who had an assignment for her.

    ¡°Lin Wan, you have a task outside the office today,¡± the director informed her, handing over a note with a license te number. ¡°Find the car with this license te number in parking level B2. The owner of the vehicle is Mr. Luo Ziyan, the younger brother of President Luo from our headquarters. Follow his instructions for the day.¡±

 Chapter 23

    Are You Sure?

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan wasn¡¯t entirely sure about this arrangement, but since the director had already set it up, she couldn¡¯t refuse. She could only agree.

    After gathering her belongings, Lin Wan carried her bag and headed to B2 to locate the car.

    Leaning against the car, Luo Ziyan was dressed casually. He was taken aback when he saw a slim and beautiful woman approaching.

    Could she be his sister-inw? Xiao Yichen had an incredible knack for finding a wife! How did he manage to find such a perfect woman? It seemed like he would have to ask him to introduce a woman as his future marriage partner.

    As Lin Wan walked closer, she searched for the license te number on the slip of paper in her hand and failed to notice someone nearby.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen¡¯s wife, I¡¯m here!¡± Luo Ziyan called out to the attractive woman nearby.

    Since heid eyes on her for the first time, his gaze never left her. To him, admiring beauty wasn¡¯t tiring; it actually relieved his weariness. The main reason was¡­ she was just too pleasing to the eye.

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan nced at the person shouting from a distance. His words immediately made her face turn red.

    Approaching Luo Ziyan, Lin Wan didn¡¯t give him a thorough examination. She smiled and asked politely, ¡°Hello, you must be Mr. Luo Ziyan, right?¡±

    ¡°Yes, indeed. I¡¯m also your man¡¯s buddy,¡± Luo Ziyan generously replied, gesturing towards the car behind him. ¡°Get in the car, and I¡¯ll take you to see your man.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan felt a little confused. Firstly, she needed to adjust to this man¡¯s straightforwardness. Secondly, what did he mean by seeing her man? Xiao Yichen should be working in the Eastern Empire now.

    Just as Lin Wan recovered from her daze, she heard the car horn. When she looked over, Luo Ziyan was already seated in the driver¡¯s seat.

    Therefore, Lin Wan didn¡¯t dare to waste any more time and quickly got into the car.

    ¡­.

    In the CEO¡¯s office on the top floor of the East Mansion, You Luan ced the deed to the Lin family¡¯s small courtyard on the desk in front of the Boss.

    ¡°President Xiao, the procedures for the house in the Lin family¡¯s small courtyard werepleted yesterday. This is the property deed,¡± You Luan reported.

    ¡°Yes.¡± Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t even spare a nce at the real estate certificate. He ced it into the right-side drawer of his desk. Then, he checked his wristwatch and said, ¡°It¡¯s time to go.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go get the car,¡± You Luan immediately replied.

    He still had to go to Wing Jewelry today, but he anticipated there would be an interesting event to witness.

    You Luan drove to the parking lot and picked up the Boss at the main entrance of the East Mansion. They then made their way to Wing Jewelry.

    ¡­.

    At Wing Jewelry, when Luo Ziyan and Lin Wan arrived, Xiao Yichen and You Luan were already present.

    You Luan picked up Luo Ziyan and Lin Wan at the base of Wings. The three of them took the elevator to the Human Resources Department¡¯s office.

    When Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen seated in the office of the Human Resources Department at Wings, she felt inexplicably nervous. However, there was a faint warmth in her heart, as if it provided a sense of security.

    There were only four individuals in the office: Xiao Yichen, Luo Ziyan, and Lin Wan. The three of them sat on the sofa while You Luan stood beside.

    ¡°President Xiao, Madam, Young Master Luo, I have already informed them. Li Zizi will be here soon,¡± You Luan reported.

    After a while, the four of them heard a knock on the door. You Luan responded and saw a heavily made-up woman enter.

    ¡°Hello, President Xiao. I¡¯m Li Zizi.¡± Li Zizi only recognized Xiao Yichen among the four, so she greeted him exclusively.

    Xiao Yichen merely nced at Li Zizi before shifting his gaze away.

    ¡°This is Ms. Lin Wan from Dream Phil. Ms. Li, you previously sued Ms. Lin Wan for giarizing your design. Now, on behalf of President Xiao, I¡¯m asking you, are you sure¡­ Ms. Lin Wan giarized your design?¡± You Luan introduced Lin Wan to Li Zizi and went straight to the point.

 Chapter 24

    Luck

    When Li Zizi looked at Lin Wan, her body couldn¡¯t help but tremble, but she quickly regained herposure. Concern and contemtion flickered in her eyes.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m certain,¡± Li Zizi replied after a moment of thought.

    ¡°Nonsense!¡± Lin Wan suddenly became animated. She stood up and confronted Li Zizi. ¡°I spent three days and three nights designing that piece. My inspiration came from my own sense of loneliness. The theme of the design is ¡®Solitude.¡¯ What right do you have to im it as your own?¡±

    As Lin Wan exined the concept and significance behind her design, Li Zizi grew anxious. She couldn¡¯t utter a word because she had no knowledge of the design¡¯s theme.

    ¡°I¡­ I¡­¡± Li Zizi stammered, looking flustered.

    In the hearts of Xiao Yichen, Luo Ziyan, Lin Wan, and You Luan, the answer was clear.

    ¡°You Luan,¡± Xiao Yichen called.

    ¡°Yes, President Xiao,¡± You Luan responded promptly.

    ¡°Do you know how to handle this?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    He couldn¡¯t be lenient when someone was falsely using his woman right in front of him.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± You Luan replied.

    Xiao Yichen stood up and, without casting another nce at Li Zizi, left the room. Luo Ziyan followed him, and Lin Wan trailed behind the two, exiting Wing Jewelry.

    You Luan dealt with the situation skillfully, to the extent that the following day, media headlines were filled with reports of Li Zizi¡¯s lies and attempt to frame her colleague. Inte users hurled curses at Li Zizi, iming he had a wed character, poor upbringing, and was a conniving person. Some even uncovered footage of Li Zizi being assaulted by his ex-wife when he was her mistress. In an instant, Li Zizi¡¯s reputation spread throughout Ancheng City.

    Li Zizi¡¯s lies and rumors proved Lin Wan¡¯s innocence. Dream Phil Jewelry¡¯s legal department issued a public rification. Lin Wan received new design orders as per the director¡¯s arrangements, and her work returned to its previous state.

    ¡­.

    At night, Lin Wan had just finished her shower when her man picked her up and yfully tossed her onto the spacious bed.

    Before Lin Wan could react, Xiao Yichen was already hovering over her.

    ¡°Is everything back to normal with your work?¡± Xiao Yichen gazed down at the petite woman beneath him and inquired.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan affirmed. Meeting Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes, she expressed her gratitude. ¡°Thank you for your help this time.¡±

    Without him, she wouldn¡¯t have been able to prove her innocence so swiftly. It would have been challenging to evene face-to-face with Li Zizi. She was grateful to have him by her side.

    ¡°You want to show your appreciation? Give me something tangible,¡± Xiao Yichen teased, slipping his hand into Lin Wan¡¯s pajamas.

    ¡­.

    In the blink of an eye, Saturday had arrived. Lin Wan woke up naturally and gazed at the ceiling. The first thought that crossed her mind was¡­

    Today, she was going back to the Xiao family mansion to visit her inws and Xiao Yichen¡¯s half-sister¡¯s family.

    With her body feeling a bit sore, Lin Wan dragged herself to the bathroom to take a shower. While showering, she grumbled to herself, feeling even more irritated with Xiao Yichen.

    Did he have to im ownership over her? Couldn¡¯t he refrain from doing so?

    Meanwhile, Xiao Yichen upied himself with some work in the study. When he returned to the bedroom, the first thing he noticed was the empty bed. Only a bundle of nkets and a pillowy there.

    Where was she?

    After searching for a while, Xiao Yichen¡¯s gazended on the bathroom door.

    Lin Wan had just finished her shower and was in the midst of drying herself with a towel when the bathroom door unexpectedly swung open from the outside.

    ¡°Ah¡­¡± Reflexively, Lin Wan used the towel in her hand to cover the most important parts of her body and hurriedly retreated to the corner, seeking shelter.

 Chapter 25

    Aunt

    Seeing the petite woman panicking, Xiao Yichen revealed an evil smile as he approached Lin Wan.

    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Lin Wan asked nervously, watching Xiao Yichen¡¯s approach. She worried that he would consume her once more.

    Lately, it seemed like he couldn¡¯t satisfy his hunger. One night, he nearly caused a ruckus in the downstairs living room.

    Xiao Yichen remained silent. He stood before Lin Wan, raising his right hand to pinch her chin. Slowly, he spoke, ¡°Wan¡¯er, I¡¯m hungry.¡±

    Lin Wan blinked twice in confusion.

    Was he trying to act cute and beg her? Yet, justst night, he had been restless until three in the morning. How could he be hungry again?

    After closing her eyes for a brief moment, Lin Wan contemted the situation. She couldn¡¯t allow him to eat any longer. She had an important task to aplish today¡ªmeeting her inws was no trivial matter.

    Opening her eyes, Lin Wan smiled at Xiao Yichen and spoke sweetly, ¡°Chen, we have to return to the Xiao family¡¯s mansion today. Why don¡¯t we go downstairs and eat some more? That way, we won¡¯t feel hungry anymore, alright?¡±

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression darkened.

    Did she think the hunger he mentioned could be appeased by mere food?

    Nevertheless, she did bring up a crucial point. They were indeed going back to the mansion today. It was already past ten o¡¯clock, and if he consumed her again, they probably wouldn¡¯t arrive before noon.

    ¡°I¡¯ll spare you today,¡± Xiao Yichen dered.

    Just as Lin Wan was about to feel relieved because of Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, she saw his face loomingrger andrger, and his lips instantly imed hers once more.

    Confusion washed over her. Didn¡¯t he say he would spare her? Why did he¡­ kiss her again?

    After a brief kiss, Xiao Yichen released Lin Wan and departed from the bathroom.

    ¡°Bastard! Big bastard! Super big bastard¡­¡± Lin Wan muttered angrily as she stared at Xiao Yichen¡¯s retreating figure.

    Emerging from the bathroom, Lin Wan changed into a long ck dress and applied light makeup before making her way downstairs.

    The two of them had a simple meal to satiate their hunger before setting off for the Xiao family¡¯s mansion.

    ¡­.

    Inside the Xiao family¡¯s mansion, Xiao Yaling, her husband Li Xiang, and their son and daughter-inw sat in the living room alongside the elderly master and mistress.

    Lin Qingqing, seated beside Ning Yan, pretended to be a modest girl from a humble background, striving to win the favor of her grandmother and grandfather, who were seated nearby.

    The elderly Xiao Shengdong and Ning Yan had no inkling of their granddaughter-inw¡¯s charade. They only perceived her as obedient and sensible.

    ¡°Dad, Auntie, our Qingqing is truly remarkable. She exhibits great respect towards the elders and shares a deep love with our Muyang. Their marital bliss knows no bounds,¡± Xiao Yaling smiled and praised Lin Qingqing to the elderly couple.

    ¡°Mom, truth be told, I have my own ws,¡± Lin Qingqing said in a coy voice, pretending to be bashful. She continued, ¡°But I genuinely love Brother Muyang, it¡¯s true!¡±

    Having said that, Lin Qingqing didn¡¯t forget to wink at Li Muyang while in the presence of the four elders.

    Li Muyang grinned wickedly and whispered in a low voice, ¡°You little enchantress, be careful, or I might just carry you upstairster.¡±

    He was captivated by this woman with just a single nce. If she continued to gaze at him with such charm, he wouldn¡¯t be able to restrain himself.

    ¡°You¡¯re so annoying,¡± Lin Qingqing shyly hid her face beside her grandmother. Still, she yfullyined, ¡°Grandma, Brother Muyang is bullying me.¡±

    ¡°Haha, young people nowadays love to tease each other,¡± Ning Yan chuckled, understanding that the two youngsters were jesting and being yful.

    ¡°By the way, Auntie, you mentioned earlier that Yichen is also married. Will he bring his sister-inw with him today?¡± Xiao Yaling suddenly recalled their previous conversation and hurriedly inquired.

    ¡°Yes, I mentioned he would bring her along,¡± Ning Yan replied.

    ¡°In that case, we¡¯ll get to meet the Aunt soon,¡± Li Muyang smiled mischievously. He secretly nned to tease Uncle a little when he saw Aunt. After all, Uncle was always so arrogant. He wondered if seeing Uncle being teased in front of Aunt would make him feel embarrassed.

    Not long after Li Muyang finished speaking, the sound of the door opening resonated throughout the room. All heads turned towards the entrance.

    Xiao Yichen held Lin Wan¡¯s hand as they walked in together, side by side.

 Chapter 26

    Trash Collector

    ¡°Yichen¡­¡± Upon seeing her son¡¯s return, Ning Yan stood up and called out to him joyfully.

    ¡°Uncle.¡± Li Muyang also stood up, greeting him with a smile. However, when he got a clear view of the woman standing beside his uncle, the smile on his face instantly froze.

    ¡°Lin Wan?¡± Lin Qingqing, too, recognized Lin Wan and widened her eyes in disbelief.

    As the sound of Li Muyang¡¯s voice reached her ears, Lin Wan¡¯s mind went nk. It was only when she saw Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing standing in the living room, along with Li Muyang¡¯s parents¡­

    Emotions surged within Lin Wan, and her body trembled uncontrobly, causing her toe to a halt.

    Why were they here?

    Xiao Yichen also came to a stop alongside Lin Wan. He could see the surprise on her face and the trembling of her body.

    Frowning, Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan and inquired, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t respond. Her gaze remained fixed on Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing, who were nearby. She still couldn¡¯t ept the reality of seeing them in the Xiao family¡¯s mansion.

    Vivid memories flooded Lin Wan¡¯s mind once again¡ªthe fragments of her love with Li Muyang, the scenes of betrayal and deceit, the engagement¡­

    After regaining hisposure, Li Muyang approached his uncle and Lin Wan.

    His uncle had married Lin Wan? How was that even possible?

    Observing Li Muyang¡¯s actions, Lin Qingqing hurriedly followed suit.

    The four of them stood facing each other. Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing stared at Lin Wan with resentment.

    Xiao Yichen nced at Lin Qingqing, realizing that she was Muyang¡¯s fianc¨¦e. He vaguely recalled seeing their engagement ceremony on television and had a faint memory of Lin Qingqing. However, he couldn¡¯tprehend why they were looking at his woman in such a way.

    Suddenly, Li Muyang turned to his uncle and asked, ¡°Uncle, is she the one you married?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen looked at his nephew in surprise. ¡°Do you two know each other?¡±

    Before Li Muyang could respond to his uncle, he heard Lin Qingqing¡¯s voice.

    ¡°Lin Wan, didn¡¯t you marry a garbage collector? How is this possible¡­¡± Lin Qingqing nced at Xiao Yichen as she spoke.

    The term ¡°garbage collector¡± caused Xiao Yichen¡¯s face to darken instantly.

    A garbage collector?

    Sensing Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger and the chilling aura radiating from him, Lin Qingqing became so frightened that she quickly hid behind Li Muyang.

    Upon regaining herposure, Lin Wan, no longer willing to appear weak in front of such scum, spoke up. ¡°I never said my husband is¡­ a garbage collector.¡±

    Having said that, Lin Wan looked at the man beside her with a tender expression,pletely disregarding his somber face.

    Li Muyang paid no attention to his uncle¡¯s response and already knew the answer. He red at Lin Wan with anger and demanded, ¡°Lin Wan, how did you seduce my uncle?¡±

    This woman was so prudish and inexperienced in bed. How could she¡­ make his uncle marry her? She must have used some trick.

    ¡°Seduce?¡± Lin Wan repeated Li Muyang¡¯s words with indifference. She nced at Li Muyang and then shifted her gaze to Xiao Yichen. All her expressions and actions were feigned.

    ¡°Darling, why don¡¯t you answer your nephew¡¯s question?¡± Lin Wan smiled, emphasizing the word ¡®nephew¡¯.

 Chapter 27

    Muyang?

    She never anticipated that Xiao Yichen would turn out to be Li Muyang¡¯s uncle. It was astonishing to discover how small the world could be.

    She had hoped that starting a new life would help her forget the past and avoid encountering scumbags like before. However, it seemed that her aspirations were in vain. Fate had yed a cruel trick on her, denying her the luxury of such hopes.

    Xiao Yichen found Lin Wan¡¯s smile to be more repulsive than tears.

    Why was she pretending? What was she trying to achieve?

    Nevertheless, despite his annoyance at her behavior, he couldn¡¯t simply ignore his nephew¡¯s question, considering the circumstances.

    Xiao Yichen gazed at his nephew and Lin Qingqing standing beside him. He spoke softly, ¡°Moist and sweet. It suits me.¡±

    In an instant, Lin Wan¡¯s face flushed red. Regret filled her heart. Xiao Yichen¡­ he was a deceiver.

    Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing were left dumbfounded.

    Xiao Yichen tilted his head and looked at Lin Wan. Disregarding her embarrassment, he asked with anger, ¡°What¡¯s your connection with them?¡±

    They must be acquainted. There had to be a rtion between them.

    Lin Wan controlled her emotions and met Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze. She knew that concealing these facts was futile, so she divulged everything.

    ¡°Li Muyang was my boyfriend for six years. We have broken up. Lin Qingqing is my half-sister.¡±

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s frown deepened as he focused his full attention on the first half of Lin Wan¡¯s statement.

    Muyang was the boyfriend she had loved for six years? That was why she had been so nervous and lost herposure upon seeing Muyang just now. Because¡­ she still harbored feelings for Muyang in her heart?

    She had given him her firsts, but her heart still belonged to Muyang?

    ¡°That, that¡­ Uncle, let me tell you. Lin Wan is a promiscuous woman. When she was in a rtionship with Brother Muyang in the past, she was involved with four men and even had abortions for two of them. That¡¯s why Brother Muyang didn¡¯t want her. She¡­¡± Lin Qingqing suddenly found her courage and hurriedly spoke.

    However, before she could finish her sentence, Xiao Yichen turned around and red at Lin Qingqing with a murderous look.

    Terrified, Lin Qingqing quickly hid behind Li Muyang, not daring to utter another word.

    ¡°If you utter another word, I will silence you permanently,¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice was chillingly cold.

    Lin Qingqing was so frightened that tears streamed down her face. She covered her mouth with one hand, too scared to make a sound.

    Lin Wan realized that Xiao Yichen was furious. She didn¡¯t know what to do, feeling helpless in the face of the unexpected situation and Lin Qingqing¡¯s false usations.

    Xiao Yichen turned his gaze back to Lin Wan, sneering. He grabbed her wrist and forcefully pulled her into the living room.

    Wearing ten-centimeter high heels, Lin Wan nearly stumbled when Xiao Yichen suddenly yanked her. Thankfully, she managed to regain her bnce with a few quick steps, but her wrist throbbed with sharp pain.

    In the living room, Xiao Shengdong and Ning Yan, the elderly couple, could roughly grasp the situation. They were equally surprised to learn that this woman was their grandson¡¯s wife¡­ Xiao Yaling and Li Xiang recognized Lin Wan. Now that they discovered their brother had married her, Xiao Yaling felt a sense of indignation.

    ¡°Dad, Mom,¡± Xiao Yichen greeted the two elders. He then nced at Lin Wan by his side and introduced her in a cold tone, ¡°Lin Wan.¡±

    Aware of the tense and awkward atmosphere, Lin Wan tried her best to smile and respectfully addressed the two elders before her, saying, ¡°Hello, Dad, Mom. I¡¯m Lin Wan.¡±

    Xiao Shengdong and Ning Yan exchanged nces. Being seasoned and experienced, they knew how to ease the tension in the air.

    Ning Yan smiled and quickly approached. She took hold of Lin Wan¡¯s other hand and spoke kindly, ¡°Yes, Lin Wan. This will be your home from now on. You muste back often with Yichen.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I will,¡± Lin Wan replied with a smile.

    After exchanging pleasantries with the two elders, Lin Wan noticed that Xiao Yichen had no intention of continuing the introductions. It was understandable since Xiao Yaling and Li Xiang didn¡¯t require formal introductions, as she already knew them.

    Maintaining her smile, Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yaling and Li Xiang and greeted them as she had before, ¡°Elder Sister, and¡­¡±

    However, before she could finish saying the word ¡°brother-inw,¡± Xiao Yaling abruptly pped Lin Wan.

 Chapter 28

    The Xiao Family

    When Lin Wan referred to Xiao Yaling as her sister, Xiao Yaling took two steps forward and swung her hand with unwillingness in her heart.

    With a sharp sound, Lin Wan lost her bnce and staggered back, her disheveled hair covering half of her face.

    ¡°Lin Wan, have you no shame?¡± Xiao Yaling scolded in front of the two elders. ¡°It was bad enough that you seduced my son in the past, but now you¡¯re pursuing my brother. How shameless can you be?¡±

    Xiao Yaling had never held any affection for Lin Wan. She had reluctantly epted her son¡¯s engagement to Lin Wan because of his pleas. Later, her son became engaged to Qingqing instead, which made her delighted.

    Just as Xiao Yaling was about to continue her tirade, Xiao Yichen suddenly shouted, ¡°Xiao Yaling¡­¡±

    He addressed her by name, causing fear to ripple through everyone present on the first floor, even the nanny.

    Xiao Yaling was taken aback as she took a step back, swallowing the words she had intended to utter.

    She didn¡¯t dare to provoke her younger brother.

    Xiao Yichen redirected his gaze away from Xiao Yaling and focused on the woman beside him.

    ¡°p her back,¡± he ordered, releasing his grip on her wrist.

    His sister had pped his wife, and that was intolerable.

    ¡°¡­,¡± Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen in surprise. She understood his intention from his eyes and then turned her attention to Xiao Yaling.

    Xiao Yaling hadn¡¯t expected her brother to react this way. Although she wasn¡¯t his biological sister like Xiao Ruiling, she was still his elder sister!

    ¡°Yi, Yichen, I¡­¡± Xiao Yaling¡¯s legs weakened. She knew her brother¡¯s temper all too well. There was nothing he wouldn¡¯t do.

    Xiao Yichen disregarded Xiao Yaling and, observing that Lin Wan hadn¡¯t retaliated, he angrily remarked, ¡°What? Do you want me to teach you?¡±

    Despite her face being obscured by her hair, her swollen face was clearly visible. Didn¡¯t it hurt?

    ¡°I¡­¡± Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen, unsure of what to say.

    She couldn¡¯t bring herself to strike Xiao Yaling in front of so many people¡­

    Just as Lin Wan was grappling with her dilemma, another voice broke through the shock of the onlookers.

    Xiao Yaling pped herself.

    Her hands tingled, her face reddened, and the pain intensified. Yet, Xiao Yaling couldn¡¯t concern herself with these sensations too much. She gazed at her brother, who was standing not far away, and said, ¡°Y-Yichen, do you think this is sufficient?¡±

    Allowing Lin Wan to strike him was nothing short of humiliation. It would be better to be straightforward.

    Lin Wan regarded Xiao Yaling with pity.

    If he had known it woulde to this, why did he initiate it in the first ce?

    ¡°I don¡¯t think so. Anything else?¡± Xiao Yichen looked at Xiao Yaling and remarked.

    Xiao Yaling was astute. After contemting for a moment, she directed her attention to Lin Wan and spoke respectfully, ¡°Lin Wan, I apologize. I acted impulsively earlier. I was wrong. I hope you can forgive me.¡±

    ¡°¡­,¡± Lin Wan couldn¡¯t react immediately.

    When she regained herposure, she worried that Xiao Yichen might instruct Xiao Yaling to do something else. Hastily, she replied, ¡°Alright, I forgive you.¡±

    A gentle smile spread across Xiao Yaling¡¯s face. The matter seemed to have reached its conclusion.

    However, her animosity towards Lin Wan had reached its peak.

    Lin Wan, just you wait. I will repay everything I suffered today with twice the vengeance in the future. Furthermore, I will make you understand that the Xiao family¡­ will never tolerate you!

 Chapter 29

    His Real Lover

    ¡°Alright, what is happening with this family?¡± Xiao Shengdong shouted angrily. Ever since his eldest daughter struck Lin Wan, he had wanted to intervene. However, he couldn¡¯t prevent what unfolded afterward, leading to this situation.

    The old man¡¯s words still held authority in everyone¡¯s hearts. With a roar, nobody dared to speak again.

    ¡°Yaling, you and Li Xiang, go to the guest room and rest. The nanny will let you know when lunch is ready,¡± Xiao Shengdong instructed, sending his eldest daughter and son-inw away first.

    Xiao Yaling and Li Xiang responded tactfully and made their way towards the stairs.

    Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing noticed their parents going upstairs and followed suit.

    Xiao Yichen walked over to the sofa and sat down, ignoring Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen, unsure of what to do. This was her first time in the mansion, and she knew very little about this family. If Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t care about her, then what should she do?

    ¡°Lin Wan, if you don¡¯t mind, would you apany me to water the flowers in the courtyard?¡± Ning Yan approached Lin Wan with a smile and asked.

    ¡°Yes, of course, Mom,¡± Lin Wan replied softly.

    ¡­

    At noon, the family gathered around the long dining table in the mansion¡¯s dining room. Xiao Shengdong upied the head of the table.

    Throughout the meal, silence prevailed. Xiao Yaling asionally nced at Xiao Yichen¡¯s face, still affected by the earlier incident. She didn¡¯t dare to utter a word. Lin Qingqing felt the urge to speak several times, even wanting to scold Lin Wan, but seeing that no one was speaking, she refrained from saying anything.

    Li Muyang¡¯s gaze remained fixed on Lin Wan. Previously, his uncle had described her as a moist and sweet girl, something he had never experienced before. Could it be that Lin Wan¡­ was truly like that?

    The more he contemted, the more regretful Li Muyang felt. It appeared that Lin Wan had been more reserved. Her appearance and figure surpassed Lin Qingqing¡¯s by far. If what his uncle had said was true¡­ about her being better than Lin Qingqing in bed. Then¡­

    After lunch, Xiao Yaling and Li Xiang went to the guest room to rest, and Lin Qingqing followed suit.

    Xiao Yichen was summoned to the study by his father, while Ning Yan was busy giving instructions to the nannies in the kitchen.

    Feeling idle and not wanting to stay in the living room, Lin Wan decided to take a stroll in the courtyard.

    As she wandered around the courtyard, Lin Wan found herself standing next to a tree. She intended to lean against it and enjoy a moment of quiet, but just as her back touched the tree, she heard someone calling her name.

    ¡°Lin Wan.¡±

    Li Muyang, with his hands in his pockets, approached Lin Wan gracefully.

    Upon seeing Li Muyang¡¯s face, the indifferent expression on Lin Wan¡¯s face grew even colder.

    ¡°What do you want?¡± Lin Wan asked with indifference, looking at Li Muyang standing before her.

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t I know that you were acquainted with Uncle before?¡± Li Muyang inquired. His initial calmness gradually transformed into affection as he gazed at Lin Wan.

    After six years of love, how could he not love her? Even though he now indulged in Lin Qingqing¡¯spany and nned to marry her in the future, that unique love was reserved solely for Lin Wan.

    ¡°It¡¯s never toote to find out,¡± Lin Wan responded lightly.

    Li Muyang didn¡¯t appreciate Lin Wan¡¯s coldness. He sneered and remarked, ¡°You¡¯re quite skilled. You managed to ensnare Uncle.¡±

    Hearing Li Muyang¡¯s sarcastic words, Lin Wan simply smiled and replied casually, ¡°Of course. When ites to marrying Chen, I naturally¡­ have my ways to handle him.¡±

    Lin Wan concealed herself well. In front of this despicable person, she couldn¡¯t afford to be weak. She wouldn¡¯t allow him to mock her.

    Li Muyang gritted his teeth, unsure if it was fueled by anger or jealousy, but he abruptly grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s arm, squeezing it tightly. ¡°Lin Wan, you¡¯ve fallen for someone else so quickly!¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s not as swift as the sparks between you and Lin Qingqing,¡± Lin Wan retorted arrogantly, refusing to meet the disgusted face before her.

    ¡°Hmph¡­¡± Li Muyang snorted coldly. He was infuriated by Lin Wan¡¯s arrogance and stubbornness, as well as her dismissive demeanor. Without overthinking it, he spoke directly, ¡°You address him so intimately. Do you even know¡­ who the person he truly loves?¡±

 Chapter 30

    Your Aunt

    Lin Wan winced as Li Muyang¡¯s grip tightened on her arm. In no mood to entertain his words, she responded firmly, ¡°Li Muyang, you have no reason to concern yourself with Chen and me. Let go of me!¡±

    With determination, Lin Wan struggled to free herself from Li Muyang¡¯s grasp.

    However, the more she fought, the tighter his grip became. Anger was clearly etched on his face.

    ¡°Lin Wan, why don¡¯t youe with me to the hotel right now? Let me experience it myself,¡± Li Muyang suggested, his gaze fixed on Lin Wan¡¯s delicate countenance.

    He regretted not iming her for himself earlier. If he had known her captivating allure, how could he have been tied to Lin Qingqing?

    But it didn¡¯t matter now. If Lin Wan was superior to Lin Qingqing, he had no qualms about breaking off the engagement and leaving Lin Qingqing to marry Lin Wan once again.

    ¡°You despicable scumbag, leave me alone¡­¡± Lin Wan¡¯s hatred for Li Muyang deepened upon hearing his words. She shouted loudly while continuing to resist.

    ¡°A scumbag? I¡¯m the person you¡¯ve loved for six years,¡± Li Muyang dered, his rationality slipping away. He leaned closer, his intentions evident.

    He found Lin Wan increasingly enchanting, and his emotions were spiraling out of control.

    ¡°Get away from me¡­¡± In her desperation, Lin Wan grasped Li Muyang¡¯s intentions. She turned her face away and used all her strength to resist.

    However, with a tree at her back and Li Muyang¡¯s towering figure before her, her room to resist was limited.

    Li Muyang seemed resolute, refusing to relent until he had kissed Lin Wan. His actions grew bolder than ever.

    Just as Li Muyang was about to grab Lin Wan¡¯s chin, arge hand suddenlynded on his shoulder. He was forcefully yanked away from her.

    Before Li Muyang could identify his assant, a powerful punch struck his face. He staggered backward and fell to the ground.

    Lin Wan¡¯s body trembled with fear after witnessing Li Muyang¡¯s recent actions. Her mind went nk, and her only instinct was to seek someone to lean on. She lunged towards Xiao Yichen, who stood nearby.

    ¡°Chen¡­¡± Lin Wan called out, her voice choked with sobs.

    She was terrified. Li Muyang¡¯s aggressive and erratic behavior had deeply frightened her.

    Xiao Yichen instinctively extended his long arm, weing Lin Wan into his embrace. As she nestled in his arms, he held her tightly and cast a fierce gaze at his nephew sprawled on the ground.

    How dare he treat his woman this way? Had he grown toofortable?

    And damn it, why was this woman Li Muyang¡¯s ex-girlfriend? Despite their breakup, they had once loved each other, hadn¡¯t they?

    Upon seeing his uncle as the one who struck him, Li Muyang dared not utter a word. He covered his nose with one hand, lying on the ground in pain.

    ¡°Muyang,¡± Xiao Yichen uttered, his tone devoid of warmth. ¡°Remember, she¡­ is your aunt.¡±

    If there were to be a next time, Li Muyang would not escape with such leniency!

    Furthermore, if the woman in his arms failed to recognize her position, he would still discipline her!

    After ring at Li Muyang for a few seconds, Xiao Yichen firmly grasped Lin Wan¡¯s wrist and led her towards the car.

    After guiding the bewildered Lin Wan into the vehicle, Xiao Yichen swiftly got in himself, started the engine, and sped away.

    ¡­

    When they arrived back at Blue Bay Vi, Lin Wan¡¯s emotions had settled down. Aware of Xiao Yichen¡¯s intense anger, she chose to remain silent, merely trailing behind him as they entered the vi.

    Since it wasn¡¯t yet time to prepare dinner, Auntie Li was absent from the premises.

    Xiao Yichen strode into the living room but abruptly halted in his tracks. He turned around, fixing his gaze upon Lin Wan.

    Anticipating that Xiao Yichen had something to say, Lin Wan met his furious gaze and patiently waited, but no words escaped his lips.

    Just as Lin Wan was about to break the tension and speak up, Xiao Yichen took a sudden step forward, gripping her arm and pushing her down onto the sofa, closing in on her.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, let go¡­¡± Lin Wan began to protest, but her words were swiftly halted by Xiao Yichen¡¯s actions.

 Chapter 31

    Not Him Again

    The subsequent events unfolded as a stern and forceful punishment.

    Xiao Yichen pounced on Lin Wan from the sofa, driven by his anger. Fortunately, the privacy of the vi ensured their istion. Auntie Li wouldn¡¯t be visiting at this time.

    Sensing the intensity of Xiao Yichen¡¯s rage, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t help but feel the stark contrast to his previous consideration for her emotions. He seemed truly unhinged today.

    After a prolonged period, Xiao Yichen locked his gaze onto Lin Wan.

    ¡°Do you still love him?¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly inquired.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t respond immediately. She locked eyes with Xiao Yichen, taking her time before answering in a soft voice, ¡°Love a scumbag who betrayed me and our rtionship? Do you think I¡¯m capable of that?¡±

    Xiao Yichen continued to gaze at Lin Wan without uttering a word.

    Lin Wan continued, ¡°The day before the engagement, I witnessed Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing having intercourse. That¡¯s when I ended my rtionship with Li Muyang. The next day, the engagement banquet that was originally meant for me became Lin Qingqing¡¯s.¡±

    Knowing that this man cared deeply about her past rtionship, she feltpelled to provide a clear exnation.

    Suddenly, Xiao Yichenprehended much from Lin Wan¡¯s ount.

    Was that why she got heavily intoxicated that night and had to be escorted to her room?

    And at the hotel, did she decide to officially register their marriage only after witnessing the live broadcast of the engagement ceremony?

    ¡°Stay away from him in the future,¡± Xiao Yichen warned. ¡°He¡¯s¡­ your nephew.¡±

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s exnation, she felt that Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger had dissipated, prompting her to gradually rx. The weight of drowsiness then settled upon her.

    ¡°If¡­ I could, I would rather never see him again,¡± Lin Wan murmured as she closed her eyes.

    Observing Lin Wan gradually sumbing to sleep, Xiao Yichen refrained from saying anything further. His anger had subsided.

    Carefully, Xiao Yichen retrieved a piece of clothing nearby, gently wrapped her in it, and carried her upstairs.

    After returning to the bedroom, Xiao Yichen carefully carried Lin Wan and took a quick shower before settling her on the bed.

    The refreshing sensation from the shower slightly awakened Lin Wan.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichenid beside her and embraced her gently.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan softly responded.

    ¡°In the future¡­ love me,¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s words were clear and resolute, sounding almost like amand.

    He had not been a part of her past, but he intended to be a constant presence in her future, showering her with affection for the rest of their lives.

    Lin Wan drifted back to sleep, vaguely hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice without fullyprehending his words.

    Xiao Yichen waited for a while, but the woman in his arms didn¡¯t respond. He gazed at her, only to find her sound asleep.

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen felt a sense of helplessness.

    ¡­

    Days went by, and Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan enjoyed a harmonious rtionship. Their time together only deepened Xiao Yichen¡¯s satisfaction with his wife, Lin Wan.

    In the morning, Lin Wan dragged her weary body to work. In the office, she was intercepted by Shen Yun.

    ¡°Wanwan, are you two always this lovey-dovey?¡± Shen Yun eximed cheerfully.

 Chapter 32

    Not for Outsider

    Although he had never met Xiao Yichen in person, he held a favorable opinion of him after witnessing how Xiao Yichen helped Wanwan address the giarism incidentst time. However, Wanwan¡¯s daily demeanor made him wonder if Xiao Yichen possessed extraordinary abilities like Superman.

    ¡°Someone seems to be invincible every day,¡± Lin Wan responded with a hint of helplessness. She tugged at her cor, attempting to conceal some marks on her body.

    ¡°Hehe, I used to believe that Xiao Yichen was scandal-free because he had problem in bed. But¡­ it appears that he surpasses ordinary men in that aspect,¡± Shen Yun remarked, wearing a secretive smile.

    Upon hearing Shen Yun¡¯s words, Lin Wan immediately blushed. She nced around to ensure no one overheard before whispering to Shen Yun, ¡°Yunyun, please refrain from making baseless statements.¡±

    With that said, Lin Wan straightened her posture and resumed her usual demeanor.

    ¡°I¡¯m not making baseless statements.¡± Shen Yun¡¯s smile remained intact.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s get back to work,¡± Lin Wan dered, heading towards her office.

    Discussing such a weighty matter with Shen Yun early in the morning was indeed inappropriate.

    As it was time to start the workday, the director of the design department began assigning tasks to the employees.

    ¡°Lin Wan, along with two colleagues from the logistics department, you¡¯ll be attending a fashion showter. The logistics department staff will bring ourtest collection of jewelry, and you¡¯ll be responsible for coordinating the essories for the models. Once you arrive at the show, the staff will provide you with the necessary details,¡± the director informed Lin Wan.

    ¡°Understood, okay,¡± Lin Wan replied. Having been involved in simr tasks previously, she found it neither difficult nor perplexing.

    After swiftly gathering her belongings, Lin Wan and her two logistics department colleagues made their way to the fashion show venue.

    The event was hosted by a tradingpany on the 14th floor of the Wutong Hotel.

    Upon reaching the 14th floor, Lin Wan and her colleagues proceeded backstage to coordinate the models¡¯ essories, guided by the show¡¯s staff.

    In the initial stages, Lin Wan smoothly interacted with several models and sessfully matched the jewelry. However, her passionate work atmosphere was abruptly disrupted when a certain individual appeared.

    ¡°Lin Wan, what are you doing here?¡± Lin Qingqing approached Lin Wan, dressed in her attire for the fashion show of the day.

    Lin Wan hadn¡¯t expected Lin Qingqing to be present, although it wasn¡¯t entirely surprising. Lin Qingqing¡¯s profession was modeling, regrly appearing in shows and working as a car model.

    ¡°Working,¡± Lin Wan responded, paying no attention to Lin Qingqing and continuing to coordinate the jewelry for the model beside her.

    ¡°Hehe, so today¡¯s jewelry is provided by yourpany.¡± Lin Qingqing smirked with disdain, her words dripping with mockery. ¡°No wonder the jewelry looks so cheap today. It diminishes the grace and beauty of our models.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Lin Wan halted her actions, turning to face Lin Qingqing.

    At that moment, the models and makeup artists in their vicinity also directed their gazes towards them.

    ¡°Lin Qingqing, Dream Phil¡¯s jewelry is an internationally renowned brand. I understand that someone like you, an outsider, may not appreciate its value,¡± Lin Wan calmly replied. She had no intention of engaging in an argument with Lin Qingqing, but it was crucial to uphold herpany¡¯s reputation.

    After Lin Wan spoke, the models around them stifled theirughter, covering their mouths.

    Lin Qingqing¡¯s face contorted with rage. It was evident that Lin Wan had openly ridiculed her for her narrow-mindedness. What¡¯s more, it happened in front of numerous onlookers. Was Lin Wan intentionally trying to humiliate her?

    ¡°Lin Wan!¡± Lin Qingqing shouted, her wordsced with fury. Impulsiveness took over her mind. ¡°You wretched slut! How dare you speak to me like that? I¡¯ll make you regret it today!¡±

    As Lin Qingqing spoke, she lunged forward, attempting to grab Lin Wan¡¯s hair and initiating a physical confrontation.

 Chapter 33

    Problem

    When the onlookers witnessed this scene, shock gripped them, leaving them uncertain about what to do. They hastily rose to their feet, unsure of how to intervene.

    Meanwhile, Lin Wan¡¯s two colleagues from the logistics department, who had apanied her, had just left the backstage area. They were not present to assist. Lin Qingqing was the only person present who knew Lin Wan.

    Initially, Lin Wan had only intended to separate herself from Lin Qingqing. It was a workce, and she didn¡¯t want to engage in an argument. However, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn¡¯t pull Lin Qingqing away. In fact, Lin Qingqing seemed to be exerting more force as the struggle continued.

    ¡°Lin Qingqing!¡± Lin Wan¡¯s anger surged, and she began to fight back.

    ¡°Why don¡¯t you just die, Lin Wan? It would be fantastic if you were dead!¡± Lin Qingqing hurled insults as shended blows on Lin Wan.

    Upon hearing Lin Qingqing¡¯s words, Lin Wan chose not to respond and endured the assault.

    Noticing Lin Wan¡¯sck of reaction, Lin Qingqing grew even more displeased. She continued striking Lin Wan with both hands, ncing at the bystanders and addressing them, ¡°Do you know what? This shameless bitch is my sister, but she¡¯s not my biological sister. Her mother is a seductive vixen who enticed my father. Then, she seduced my fianc¨¦, attempting to ruin our marriage¡­ Ah!¡±

    Before Lin Qingqing could finish her tirade, a searing pain struck her head, causing her to scream in agony.

    Unable to contain herself any longer, Lin Wan snapped. Lin Qingqing had gone too far¡ªhow dare she speak ill of her mother and distort the truth?

    Lin Wan and Lin Qingqing fiercely fought, their hair and clothing in disarray. The surrounding individuals wished to intervene and separate them, but they couldn¡¯t find an opportunity to approach.

    ¡°Stop¡­¡± Suddenly, amanding voice reverberated from a short distance away, carrying a powerful aura.

    Only then did Lin Wan and Lin Qingqing halt their altercation.

    Lin Qingqing straightened her hair and clothing, then directed her gaze towards the source of the voice. Instantly, her expression underwent a drastic change. She walked towards the individual with a wavering countenance.

    ¡°Manager Wang, she bullied me,¡± Lin Qingqing feigned coquettishness and approached Manager Wang. Disregarding the curious stares around them, she clutched Manager Wang¡¯s arm and continued, ¡°Let me tell you, this woman is a wretched person. She used to seduce my fianc¨¦. Today, under the guise of a jewelry designer, she deliberately came here to humiliate me and seek revenge.¡±

    Upon concluding her words, Lin Qingqing felt a surge of indignation and continued, ¡°She not only refused to essorize me today, but she also scratched my face, making it impossible for me to showcase my beauty. Boohoo¡­¡±

    Lin Qingqing appeared deeply aggrieved, attempting to garner Manager Wang¡¯s sympathy.

    Manager Wang, unfamiliar with the situation, was more inclined to believe Lin Qingqing¡¯s ount over the unknown person standing nearby. He had interacted with Lin Qingqing on several asions before and felt that he knew her to some extent.

    Consequently, Lin Wan was requested to leave the fashion show. The show¡¯s staff contacted a nearby assistant jewelry designer, a friend of Lin Wan¡¯s, to provide assistance. The jewelry remained sourced from Dream Phil Company.

    As for Lin Wan, she would have to face the repercussions of the fashion show¡¯s losses and ept thepany¡¯s disciplinary measures for her inadequate performance.

    In the afternoon, Lin Wan returned home, sulking as she sat on the sofa and watched television, awaiting Xiao Yichen¡¯s arrival for dinner.

    It was already past seven o¡¯clock when Xiao Yichen finally arrived home. Upon seeing the petite figure on the sofa, he inexplicably felt a sense of relief.

    When Lin Wan noticed Xiao Yichen approaching her, she quickly suppressed her emotions and behaved as usual.

    ¡°You¡¯re back,¡± Lin Wan greeted him proactively, straightening her posture.

    ¡°Mm,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, taking a seat beside Lin Wan. Then, he extended his hand, gesturing for her to join him.

    Understanding his intention, Lin Wan hesitated but didn¡¯t want to risk making him upset. Eventually, she moved closer and sat down.

    However, Xiao Yichen wasn¡¯t entirely satisfied with Lin Wan sitting beside him. He scooped her up and ced her on hisp. Lowering his head, he was about to examine the woman in his arms closely when he suddenly noticed a scar on one side of her temple.

    His expression changed abruptly. Xiao Yichen lifted her chin, his tone turning cold as he asked, ¡°What happened? Exin.¡±

 Chapter 34

    Dangerous Man

    ¡°I-I¡¯m fine,¡± Lin Wan murmured, resisting Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand as she attempted to lower her head.

    Xiao Yichen firmly held her chin, his gaze serious and unwavering, allowing no room for resistance. With a somber expression, he inquired, ¡°You¡¯re not going to tell me?¡±

    Meeting Xiao Yichen¡¯s intense stare, Lin Wan sensed his anger and grew afraid of the consequences. Reluctantly, she recounted everything that had transpired that day.

    Upon hearing her ount, Xiao Yichen¡¯s face darkened further. He scrutinized Lin Wan from head to toe and asked with a touch of concern, ¡°Are you injured anywhere else?¡±

    Obeying, Lin Wan shook her head. ¡°No.¡±

    ¡°Are you absolutely certain?¡± Xiao Yichen pressed.

    Lin Wan locked eyes with him, her lips pursed, and she nodded earnestly.

    Satisfied with her response, Xiao Yichen refrained from further inquiry. He remained with Lin Wan in the living room for a while before heading to the dining room for dinner.

    After the meal, Xiao Yichen retreated to his study and summoned You Luan, issuing her two specific orders. Subsequently, he engaged in a video conference with the Russian branchpany.

    Meanwhile, Lin Wan, having showered,y on the bed. Her mind was consumed by the troubles of the day, and she drifted into a hazy slumber.

    In her dreams, she traversed childhood memories that eventually morphed into an erotic fantasy.

    Despite the dream feeling strangely vivid, Lin Wan¡¯s exhaustion overwhelmed her. Unwilling to awaken, she surrendered to the familiar sensations, continuing the dream.

    ¡­

    When the rm sounded the next morning, Lin Wan felt even sleepier than the previous night. However, a vague recollection informed her that she had work obligations for the day.

    Reluctantly, Lin Wan fought off her drowsiness and roused herself. Opening her eyes, she prepared to get up and freshen up.

    Could it be thatst night wasn¡¯t merely a dream?

    When she regained herposure, Lin Wan clenched her teeth and averted her gaze. Xiao Yichen was nowhere to be found.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, you jerk,¡± Lin Wan muttered before heading to the bathroom to freshen up.

    Half an hourter, Lin Wan descended the stairs and spotted Xiao Yichen seated in the dining room, patiently waiting for her to join him for breakfast.

    After a silent meal, just as Lin Wan was about to grab her bag and leave for work, Xiao Yichen grasped her arm.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes studied Lin Wan¡¯s lovely face, adorned with light makeup. A hint of tenderness and seriousness shone through as he spoke, ¡°If there¡¯s anything, call me.¡±

    Yesterday¡¯s incident had made him realize that he hadn¡¯t protected her adequately, prompting him to issue a reminder now.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan nodded, thinking she could finally make her exit now that Xiao Yichen had finished speaking.

    However, before she could turn away, Xiao Yichen¡¯s face suddenly loomedrger in front of her. And then¡­

    Xiao Yichen pressed his lips against Lin Wan¡¯s, engaging in a lingering kiss before finally releasing her captivating red lips. He also let go of her hand, granting her permission to leave.

    Lin Wan scurried away like a startled kitten, wishing she could vanish from Xiao Yichen¡¯s sight for a brief moment.

    This man was too dangerous, incredibly dangerous!

    ¡­

    In the Eastern Empire, as soon as Xiao Yichen settled into his office, You Luan presented him with the results of his overnight work.

    ¡°President Xiao, as per your instructionsst night, Lin Qingqing has been cklisted. She will never secure another modeling job in the future. The entire fashion industry will shun her,¡± You Luan informed him.

    Xiao Yichen nodded in acknowledgment.

    ¡°Here are the details regarding the tradingpany you acquired. All the necessary procedures will be finalized by tomorrow afternoon at thetest. Following your instructions, thispany now falls under the management of the Eastern Empire, with you as the legal representative,¡± You Luan concluded, handing over the document he held to his superior.

 Chapter 35

    Sister-inw

    Xiao Yichen took the information and quickly perused it. Parting his thin lips, he inquired, ¡°Regarding that person¡­¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve already terminated Manager Wang¡¯s employment at the tradingpany. Furthermore, I won¡¯t ask Madam topensate for any losses from yesterday¡¯s event,¡± You Luan promptly responded, understanding that the person his boss was referring to was Manager Wang from the previous day¡¯s show.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t say anything further. After You Luan left the office, he dialed Luo Ziyan¡¯s number.

    ¡°Yichen, it¡¯s not like you to call me this early in the morning,¡± Luo Ziyan¡¯s teasing voice came from the other end of the line.

    Ignoring Luo Ziyan¡¯sment, Xiao Yichen stated, ¡°It¡¯s regarding the Luo family.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Luo Ziyan was momentarily taken aback. He felt a tinge of annoyance that Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t answer his question, but he had no choice. Helplessly, he could only make an educated guess, ¡°So, it¡¯s still about Sister-inw?¡±

    ¡­

    In the design department of Dream Phil, Lin Wan sat diligently at her desk, engrossed in her work. Suddenly, the internal phone on her table rang.

    ¡°Hello, Lin Wan,¡± she politely greeted as she picked up the internal call.

    ¡°Lin Wan, This is Zhang Mingyang,¡± a male voice came through the phone.

    Instantly, Lin Wan¡¯s nerves kicked in. ¡°Hello, President Zhang.¡±

    Zhang Mingyang served as the general manager of Dream Phil Company. As a regr employee, Lin Wan rarely had direct contact with President Zhang. So why¡­ why was she receiving a call from him today?

    Feeling ttered and her heart racing, Lin Wan responded, ¡°Yes, President Zhang. Is there something I can assist you with? I¡¯m currently busy with work.¡±

    ¡°Alright, Lin Wan, if you¡¯re avable, pleasee to my office,¡± Zhang Mingyang requested.

    ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll be there right away,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    After hanging up, she tidied her work and headed to the general manager¡¯s office.

    In the general manager¡¯s office, Zhang Mingyang and Lin Wan sat facing each other on the guest sofa. Zhang Mingyang personally poured tea for Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan was taken aback. She couldn¡¯tprehend the situation. The manager was actually pouring tea for her?

    ¡°Lin Wan, let me exin,¡± Zhang Mingyang began. ¡°Young Master Luo, President Luo¡¯s younger brother, just called me. He rified the events of the show yesterday and provided me with some instructions.¡±

    As Lin Wan listened to the manager¡¯s words, she began to piece together what was happening.

    ¡°Lin Wan, thepany will not penalize you for your actions yesterday. On the contrary, I would like to offer an apology on behalf of thepany. You were unjustly framed, and we failed to seek justice from the otherpany. It is a shoring on our part, and I apologize for it,¡± Zhang Mingyang conveyed sincerely.

    ¡°No, it¡¯s not necessary¡­¡± Lin Wan¡¯s voice faltered as the manager humbly apologized. She wanted to say more, but nervousness rendered her unable to formplete sentences.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t mind, will this matter be considered resolved?¡± Zhang Mingyang asked when he realized Lin Wan had nothing more to say.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan nodded earnestly. It was indeed over.

    ¡°Lin Wan, if you encounter any difficulties in your work in the future, feel free to approach me directly. I will personally assist you in resolving any issues. This was also instructed by Young Master Luo,¡± Zhang Mingyang added.

    Wide-eyed, Lin Wan stared at the manager.

    So, all of the manager¡¯s actions and words today were a result of a phone call from Luo Ziyan?

    After leaving the manager¡¯s office, Lin Wan didn¡¯t fully grasp the significance of what had transpired until she returned to her own workspace.

    During lunchtime, just as Lin Wan finished her meal, she received a call from Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Hello.¡± Lin Wan picked up the call and did not call him intimately.

    Although she was sitting in the employee¡¯s pantry, it was still considered apany. She could not say those sweet words.

    ¡°Have you eaten lunch?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    ¡°Yes, I just ate,¡± Lin Wan replied, waiting for Xiao Yichen to speak again.

    ¡°How did yourpany deal with yesterday¡¯s incident?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

 Chapter 36

    Decision

    Although she had informed Ziyan about her concerns and had faith in his judgment, she couldn¡¯t help but worry about the mysterious woman. Ultimately, her apprehension got the better of her,pelling her to dial the woman¡¯s number.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s inquiry filled Lin Wan¡¯s heart with warmth.

    Was he genuinely concerned about her?

    ¡°Luo Ziyan called our manager, so everything¡¯s resolved now,¡± Lin Wan reassured him.

    ¡°Huh?¡± Xiao Yichen responded, puzzled.

    After a brief conversation, Lin Wan ended the call. She cradled her phone in both hands, lost in thought for quite some time. Her lips carried a broad smile, one that even Lin Wan herself didn¡¯t notice.

    In the afternoon, after finishing work, Lin Wan returned home. Auntie Li had already prepared dinner.

    ¡°Madam, Mister just called back. He mentioned having a dinner party tonight and won¡¯t be dining at home. He wants you to go ahead and eat,¡± Auntie Li respectfully informed her.

    ¡°Alright, I understand,¡± Lin Wan replied. She wasn¡¯t surprised by Xiao Yichen¡¯s dinner party. After all, it wasmonce for someone of his stature.

    Lin Ye changed his attire before descending the stairs to join the meal.

    ¡­

    Inside avish private room at a high-end restaurant in the Eastern Empire, Xiao Yichen and Luo Ziyan sat at the dining table, engaging in conversation while enjoying their meal.

    ¡°Do you really think that Lin Wan might be a spy sent by those individuals to infiltrate your life?¡± Luo Ziyan inquired.

    After learning about the events of that day, she couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that Lin Wan¡¯s sudden appearance in Yichen¡¯s room was no coincidence. It seemed premeditated, leading her to suspect Lin Wan¡¯s true identity.

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen responded firmly to Luo Ziyan without going into detail.

    He had acted impulsively that night, but upon reflection the next day, he considered the matter more seriously. Lin Wan¡¯s behavior that night had been genuine, not fabricated. Moreover, her resistance and the sorrow evident in her eyes were impossible to feign.

    As Lin Wan exined her connection with Muyang, her conviction grew stronger that she was merely an unintended casualty in the scheme orchestrated by those people.

    Observing the determination in Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes, Luo Ziyan understood that he had his own reasons and refrained from prying.

    ¡°In that case, what are your ns regarding those individuals?¡± Luo Ziyan inquired, looking at Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Hmph¡­¡± Xiao Yichen snorted and replied, ¡°I¡¯ll wait for them to take the bait.¡±

    Luo Ziyanprehended the meaning behind these four words and recognized the power and style of his brother. However, he still offered a cautionary reminder, ¡°Yichen, be careful and protect yourself.¡±

    ¡°They aren¡¯t qualified to harm me,¡± Xiao Yichen said calmly, his gaze fixed upon the red wine in his ss.

    He couldn¡¯t fathom the existence of someone capable of inflicting harm upon him.

    The two of them spent two hours dining together. Since they hadn¡¯t consumed much red wine during the meal, driving posed no issue.

    As they exited the restaurant and headed towards the parking lot, Luo Ziyan suddenly asked, ¡°Yichen, if you were to marry just like that, what about Yanxi?¡±

    In an instant, Xiao Yichen halted in his tracks. He gazed forward for a lengthy moment before turning to face Luo Ziyan.

    Yanxi, Xu Yanxi, the girl deeply embedded in his heart.

    ¡°She¡­¡± Xiao Yichen struggled to find the right words after uttering that single word. He didn¡¯t know what to say.

    After a prolonged silence, Xiao Yichen continued, ¡°We¡¯ll discuss it when she returns!¡±

    ¡°Mm.¡± Observing the subtle shift in Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression, Luo Ziyanfortingly patted his shoulder with one hand. He added, ¡°When ites to matters of the heart, you must make the decision for yourself.¡±

    Yichen and Yanxi shared a rtionship as childhood sweethearts. Regarding Yichen and Lin Wan¡¯s marriage, it happened abruptly. However, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t fathom Yichen¡¯s intentions based on his actions towards her in the past few days.

    If their rtionship was merely in name, Yichen wouldn¡¯t have gone to such great lengths for Lin Wan, but¡­

 Chapter 37

    Money

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t utter another word, silently walking towards his car and bidding farewell to Luo Ziyan. He smoothly slid into the driver¡¯s seat, starting the engine before departing.

    ¡­

    Upon Xiao Yichen¡¯s return to Blue Bay, it was already eleven o¡¯clock. The ground floor was illuminated, yet devoid of any upants.

    Ascending to the second floor, Xiao Yichen gently pushed open the bedroom door. His gaze immediately fell upon the bed.

    As he beheld the peaceful countenance of the slumbering woman, Xiao Yichen felt an instant sense offort and contentment. Carefully, he made his way to the bathroom to freshen up. Once he emerged from the shower, he proceeded to the dressing room to change into his pajamas before settling onto the bed.

    Throughout these actions, he executed every movement with utmost care, wary of rousing the woman sleeping on the bed.

    Extending his long arm, Xiao Yichen drew the woman closer, enfolding her within his embrace. The warmth gradually permeated his body, yet tonight¡­ he harbored no desire to possess her.

    Ziyan¡¯s words had stirred thoughts of Yanxi within him. Her captivating eyes and radiant smile lingered in his mind even now.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan stirred ufortably within the tight embrace of Xiao Yichen.

    Upon hearing her voice, Xiao Yichen¡¯s train of thought abruptly halted. He lowered his head to observe the woman nestled in his arms, relieved to find her still asleep.

    cing a gentle kiss upon her forehead, Xiao Yichen held her closer before closing his eyes, sumbing to sleep.

    ¡­

    In the blink of an eye, the weekend had arrived. Lin Wan awakened naturally in the morning. After breakfast, she prepared to embark on a shopping excursion.

    Having already arranged to meet Shen Yun for the shopping trip, Lin Wan aimed to reach the mall entrance before ten o¡¯clock, where they would rendezvous.

    Xiao Yichen was aware that Lin Wan nned to go shopping with her best friend that day. Just before she left, he handed her a card.

    ¡°There¡¯s no limit. If you find something you like, just buy it,¡± Xiao Yichen said, believing it was only right to support his partner.

    ¡°No, there¡¯s no need,¡± Lin Wan responded, feeling embarrassed by Xiao Yichen¡¯s gesture. ¡°My monthly sry is decent. It covers my daily expenses.¡±

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen frowned. In the past, she had been independent, and he couldn¡¯t control her. But now that she was his woman, did she still need to be so self-reliant?

    ¡°Take it,¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone turned colder as he insisted, ¡°My woman should enjoy prestige and wear the best.¡±

    Noticing Xiao Yichen¡¯s displeasure, Lin Wan contemted the situation and eventually epted the card.

    It made sense. While the clothes she had bought previously were of good quality, there were few branded items among them. As Mrs. Xiao now, she didn¡¯t want to embarrass her husband by not dressing appropriately.

    Xiao Yichen held a high status in Ancheng City, and she didn¡¯t want to let him down. Hence, she took the card.

    ¡­

    Lin Wan drove to the mall, found a parking space, and parked her car before heading to the mall entrance to wait for Shen Yun.

    When Shen Yun arrived, Lin Wan linked her arm with her friend¡¯s, and the two of them walked into the mall together,mencing their shopping trip.

    After two hours of browsing and purchasing, Lin Wan and Shen Yun found themselves carrying several bags, feeling a bit fatigued.

    Sitting on a lounge chair within the mall, they decided to take a break. Shen Yun turned to Lin Wan and suggested, ¡°Wanwan, let¡¯s grab a bite to eatter. After that, we can take a stroll along the pedestrian street before heading home. Sound good?¡±

    ¡°Yes, that sounds perfect,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    The two of them took a brief rest, then gathered their bags and made ns for a meal.

    However, shortly after they set off, Lin Wan and Shen Yun came to an abrupt halt.

    Not far away, Lin Wan and Shen Yun locked eyes with Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing, causing them to pause in their tracks.

    Meeting Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing here was thest thing Lin Wan expected, and her mood instantly soured.

    ¡°Heh¡­ Lin Wan, how much money does your man have that you¡¯re unting yourself here?¡± Lin Qingqing sneered, tightly gripping Li Muyang¡¯s arm as they approached Lin Wan.

 Chapter 38

    Beating

    When Shen Yun spotted the two of them, he sensed their ill intentions. As he had a close rtionship with Wanwan, he was familiar with Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing. Likewise, they knew him as well.

    Lin Wan nced at Lin Qingqing, who stood before her, and replied with indifference, ¡°Your man is wealthy too. You can show off here.¡±

    ¡°Lin Wan, do you think everyone is as flirtatious as you? unting their wealth?¡± Lin Qingqing¡¯s eyes radiated with disdain towards Lin Wan. Yet, as she shifted her gaze towards the person beside her, her expression immediately softened, and her voice turned gentle. ¡°My Brother Muyang is indeed wealthy, but I prefer to keep a low profile, unlike some shameless bitches.¡±

    She even coquettishly asked Li Muyang, ¡°Brother Muyang, don¡¯t you agree?¡±

    Li Muyang didn¡¯t spare a nce at Lin Qingqing. He had no intention of turning around to face her. Instead, his gaze remained fixed on Lin Wan.

    Although it had only been a few days since theyst met, it felt like months to him. She appeared even more beautiful than before.

    ¡°Lin Wan, let¡¯s have lunch together!¡± Li Muyang proposed to Lin Wan. It was already noon, and considering that Lin Wan and Shen Yun probably hadn¡¯t eaten yet, he thought it would be a good opportunity to spend more time with her over lunch.

    Li Muyang¡¯s words caused Lin Qingqing¡¯s lips to twitch, and she instantly felt a surge of awkwardness.

    She was waiting for Brother Muyang¡¯s response, but¡­ he was inviting Lin Wan to have lunch.

    In an instant, Lin Qingqing red at Lin Wan with deep resentment. This seductress must have captivated her Brother Muyang.

    ¡°No, we¡¯ll be leaving,¡± Lin Wan coldly rejected Li Muyang.

    With that, Lin Wan grabbed Shen Yun¡¯s arm and prepared to walk past Lin Qingqing.

    However, as Lin Wan and Shen Yun took a couple of steps, Lin Qingqing suddenly gripped Lin Wan¡¯s arm, preventing her from leaving. Simultaneously, she moved a few paces forward, positioning herself in front of Lin Wan.

    Lin Qingqing was determined to humiliate Lin Wan today. For the past few days, she had been in a terrible mood. She had lost her home and was currently residing in Brother Muyang¡¯s cramped 40-square-meter apartment. Unable to secure employment, no modeling agency was willing to hire her. Adding insult to injury, Lin Wan had managed to seduce Brother Muyang earlier today. Lin Qingqing med Lin Wan for all her misfortunes.

    A surge of hatred coursed through Lin Qingqing¡¯s heart, contorting her expression. She scanned the people around her and suddenly burst out, ¡°Everyone, gather around! Allow me to introduce this woman to you all. She goes by the name of Lin Wan, a genuine mistress. She seduced my fianc¨¦ and had the audacity to enjoy a meal with him right in front of me. Do you believe a mistress like her deserves to be taught a lesson?¡±

    The sound of Lin Qingqing¡¯s shout startled both Lin Wan and Shen Yun. Li Muyang was equally perplexed, unsure of Lin Qingqing¡¯s intentions.

    Before long, a crowd had gathered, curious to see what was unfolding.

    With a sly smile, Lin Qingqing surveyed the onlookers. She extended her finger towards Lin Wan and proimed loudly, ¡°This woman here, Lin Wan, is the epitome of a mistress. She deliberately seduced my fianc¨¦ and unted their rendezvous before my eyes just moments ago. Tell me, does a mistress of this caliber deserve a thrashing?¡±

    The crowd turned their attention to Lin Wan, perhaps merely spectators in this unfolding drama, but no one dared to respond to Lin Qingqing¡¯s question.

    ¡°Lin Qingqing, stop talking nonsense,¡± Lin Wan retorted angrily.

    While Lin Wan was ustomed to Lin Qingqing¡¯s tendency for exaggeration, she never expected to be publicly used like this.

    Ignoring Lin Wan¡¯s protest, Lin Qingqing disregarded her words. Rolling up her sleeves, she bellowed, ¡°Today, in front of all these witnesses, I shall teach this mistress who dared to seduce my fianc¨¦ a well-deserved lesson.¡±

    With that, Lin Qingqing lunged forward, striking Lin Wan.

    Caught off guard, Lin Wan was unprepared for the attack. She lost her bnce as Lin Qingqing pulled her, and she tumbled to the ground.

    ¡°You wretched woman, I shall beat you to a pulp today,¡± Lin Qingqing dered, squatting down with no intention of relenting.

 Chapter 39

    Deed

    Lin Wan seethed with anger. She discarded the bags in her hands and retaliated fiercely.

    Lin Qingqing had repeatedly sought trouble, and she was not someone to be underestimated!

    ¡°Wanwan,¡± Shen Yun stood at the sidelines, yearning to step in and help but unable to do so.

    Li Muyang observed Lin Qingqing¡¯s ferocious expression and instantly despised her. However, he also worried about Lin Wan.

    ¡°Lin Qingqing, have you lost your mind?¡± Li Muyang swiftly approached and seized one of Lin Qingqing¡¯s arms. He showed no intentions of being gentle and forcefully flung her aside.

    As Lin Qingqing was thrown away by Li Muyang¡¯s strength, she crashed to the ground. When she turned around, she saw Li Muyang aiding Lin Wan to her feet.

    In an instant, Lin Qingqing¡¯s tears erupted, and she pointed at Li Muyang and Lin Wan, addressing the onlookers, ¡°Look at how brazen this mistress is! My fianc¨¦ no longer wants me and desires her instead. Boo hoo¡­ My life is so bitter¡­¡±

    Lin Qingqing¡¯s tearful disy garnered sympathy from many bystanders. People nced at Li Muyang and Lin Wan, engaging in discussions.

    Li Muyang paid no heed to Lin Qingqing. He held onto Lin Wan¡¯s arm with one hand and supported her lower back with the other, helping her rise from the ground.

    Unbeknownst to Li Muyang and Lin Wan, a nearby camera captured their actions and this distressing scene.

    ¡°Are you alright?¡± Li Muyang asked gently, making sure that Lin Wan had regained herposure.

    Lin Wan hastily broke free from Li Muyang¡¯s touch and took two steps back to maintain a distance.

    Once certain she had distanced herself from Li Muyang, Lin Wan replied, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±

    Lin Qingqing feigned mournful sobs, yet when she nced over, Brother Muyang made no attempt to approach and console her.

    Unable to remain seated any longer, Lin Qingqing red at Lin Wan, about to unleash another scolding, ¡°Lin Wan, you¡­¡±

    This time, before Lin Qingqing could finish her sentence, Li Muyang abruptly cut her off.

    ¡°Lin Qingqing, we¡¯re breaking up. Cancel the engagement ceremony,¡± Li Muyang stated impatiently, his voice seething with fury.

    He had reached his limit with this woman. Previously, he had been drawn to her physical attractiveness and intimacy, but today, witnessing her openly berate Lin Wan had shattered any remaining tolerance.

    Silence enveloped Lin Qingqing instantly. She remained seated on the ground, gazing at Li Muyang with disbelief. She couldn¡¯t utter a word, ceasing her tears as she simply stared, unable toprehend his statement.

    Upon witnessing Shen Yun assisting in collecting the scattered bags, Lin Wan hastened to retrieve them from him. She cared little for what transpired between Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing; all she desired was to escape from this humiliating situation.

    ¡°Yunyun, let¡¯s go,¡± Lin Wan urged Shen Yun.

    ¡°Absolutely,¡± Shen Yun nodded resolutely, grasping Lin Wan¡¯s hand, and swiftly departed.

    Lin Wan¡¯s reputation had suffered greatly due to Lin Qingqing¡¯s insult, necessitating a swift departure from the scene.

    ¡°Lin¡­¡± Li Muyang attempted to call out to Lin Wan as she hurried away, but his voice was drowned amidst the crowd as he managed to utter just a single word.

    ¡­

    After themotion caused by Lin Qingqing, both Lin Wan and Shen Yun lost their appetite. They settled for a simple lunch and decided against going shopping, opting to head straight home.

    Lin Wan returned to Blue Bay Vi to find Xiao Yichen absent, with Auntie Li nowhere to be seen either.

    Changing intofortable home attire, Lin Wan found herself unsure of what to do next. After pondering for a moment, she made her way to the study room, intending to find a book to read.

    The study within Blue Bay Vi was spacious, adorned with numerous bookshelves filled with a vast collection. Standing before the shelves, Lin Wan perused the titles, seeking out books that piqued her interest.

    After a brief search, Lin Wan¡¯s attention was captivated by a literary book with an intriguing title. She extended her hand, retrieving the book. As she opened it to the first page, she noticed a single word inscribed on the otherwise nk title page.

    ¡°Xi?¡± Lin Wan murmured, her tone tinged with mncholy.

    What did it signify?

    Just as Lin Wan contemted flipping back, a voice from behind the door interrupted her thoughts.

    ¡°What are you doing?¡±

 Chapter 40

    Off Tonight

    Startled, Lin Wan swiftly closed the book, clutching it tightly as she turned towards the door.

    Seeing that it was Xiao Yichen, Lin Wan¡¯s fear gradually subsided.

    ¡°I-I¡¯m reading,¡± Lin Wan stammered, not anticipating Xiao Yichen¡¯s sudden return. She stood her ground and obediently responded.

    With a somber expression, Xiao Yichen approached. His gaze fixated on the book in her hands.

    Standing before Lin Wan, Xiao Yichen snatched the book from her grasp and briefly examined its cover. Then, he shifted his gaze to Lin Wan and inquired, ¡°Have you opened it?¡±

    ¡°I only read the title page. I haven¡¯t delved into the contents,¡± Lin Wan truthfully replied.

    Given Xiao Yichen¡¯s recent indifference and asional bursts of temper, she wasn¡¯t surprised by his gloomy countenance.

    ¡°From now on, refrain from touching the books in this section,¡± Xiao Yichenmanded.

    ¡°Oh,¡± Lin Wan responded, unsure of the reason but unwilling to ask further. She simply acknowledged his instruction.

    Could it be that Xiao Yichen was fastidious about cleanliness? Did he dislike others handling his books?

    Xiao Yichen returned the book to its original ce, then seized Lin Wan¡¯s arm and pulled her out of the study.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,e out,¡± he spoke kindly from outside the door, his demeanor much gentler than earlier.

    ¡°No!¡± Lin Wan firmly retorted.

    During the day, she might not dare to defy his words, but when it came to matters in bed at night, she had to assert herself. She had no fear of his anger.

    Lin Wan suddenly felt a surge of admiration for herself. She had the audacity to defy Xiao Yichen in the presence of such an arrogant person. She truly possessed boldness!

    ¡°Listen to me¡­ Come out¡­¡± the man outside the door patiently insisted, his expression growing increasingly dark.

    He had not had enough of the little woman. It was still a very young night. How could he let her waste time here?

    If he could savor that one extra minute, he would make every second count.

    ¡°I won¡¯t!¡± Lin Wan asserted with even greater determination.

    After her response, the knocking on the door ceased, and the man¡¯s voice could no longer be heard.

    Believing that her double rejection had sessfully deterred the person outside, Lin Wan returned to her bed and prepared to sleep alone.

    Letting out a long sigh of relief, she was on the verge of finding sce when the sound of a key turning in the lock reached her ears. The door was pushed open from the outside.

    Lin Wan swiftly rose to her feet. Upon catching sight of the individual who entered, she was left dumbfounded, her hands tightly clutching the towel draped over her body.

    Hadn¡¯t the door been locked? Why was he¡­

    However, this was his vi. He must possess a spare key, right?

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze met the little woman¡¯s face, causing his entire being to stir. He advanced towards her, step by deliberate step, witnessing her retreat to the corner of the wall.

    That works too. Corner exercises could prove effective!

    ¡°Don¡¯te any closer,¡± Lin Wan nervously uttered, leaning against the wall.

    Serving him like this every night was truly exhausting! She yearned to apply for leave for half a year and eight months.

    But how could Xiao Yichen heed her words? He stood in front of Lin Wan, closing the distance, and lowered his head. With one hand, he gripped her chin, gently raising it.

    ¡°Do you think I can¡¯t do anything after you attempt to flee?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired, a mischievous smile ying on his handsome face.

    His imposing figure pressed against her, further heightening Lin Wan¡¯s unease.

    ¡°N-No, no, hehe¡­¡± Lin Wan forced a chuckle, aware that escape was futile this time. She could only muster a smile and attempt to appease him. ¡°Um, Chen, could I¡­ request a night off tonight?¡±

 Chapter 41 - 41: Did You Meet Muyang Yesterday?

    Chapter 41: Did You Meet Muyang Yesterday?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Take leave?¡± Xiao Yichen frowned slightly. He did not quite understand what she meant.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m not feeling well, so¡­¡± Lin Wan said with a smile.

    ¡°Not feeling well?¡± Xiao Yichen repeated and asked her.

    ¡°Yes¡­¡± Lin Wan nodded hurriedly.

    Looking at the cutie, Xiao Yichen thought about it, and his heart softened.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen said, carrying Lin Wan out of the bathroom.

    Lin Wan was confused. She did not know what he wanted to do.

    Didn¡¯t he agree? But¡­ why was he still hugging her?

    After leaving the bathroom, Xiao Yichen asked Lin Wan, ¡°Are you tired now?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m not very tired,¡± Lin Wan replied. She still couldn¡¯t figure out what Xiao Yichen wanted to do.

    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to rest now?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    Lin Wan was at a loss. She did not know how to answer.

    If she wanted to rest, would he let her rest? If she didn¡¯t want to rest, would he¡­ do something else?

    Xiao Yichen waited for a few seconds, but Lin Wan didn¡¯t reply to him. He didn¡¯t intend to wait anymore and said, ¡°Sit on the sofa together.¡±

    Lin Wan was stunned.

    Lin Wan only understood when he ced her on the sofa and sat at the side to start working on hisptop.

    It turned out that he wanted to work while she apanied him.

    Lin Wan felt relieved. She felt that as long as he did not bully her, it was not a bad thing to work with him.

    Xiao Yichen was working, looking at the electronic data table on hisptop. asionally, he would tap on the keyboard, type, and enter numbers.

    At the side, Lin Wan was ying games on her phone and scrolling through Weibo. Anyway, she was bored to pass the time, so it didn¡¯t matter what she did.

    Gradually, Lin Wan felt sleepy. To avoid disturbing Xiao Yichen¡¯s work, she fell to the side, curled up on the sofa, and fell asleep.

    Xiao Yichen was too focused on his work. When he was done, he turned around and saw Lin Wan had already fallen asleep.

    Xiao Yichen sighed secretly. He med himself for forgetting the time.

    Putting theptop aside, he carried Lin Wan and went to bed to rest.

    After that, Lin Wan woke up vaguely. When Xiao Yichen saw that Lin Wan had woken up, his addiction could not help but show again. They then did the sex again.

    The following day, Lin Wan got up and went to the bathroom to wash up.

    Xiao Yichen was sitting on the sofa and reading the newspaper downstairs. His expression changed when he saw the news in the bottom right corner of the page.

    Lin Wan and Li Muyang were in the photo. What did they do yesterday?

    When Xiao Yichen finished looking through all the words, Lin Wan came downstairs.

    ¡°Come here.¡± Xiao Yichen had long sensed Lin Wan¡¯s footsteps. He did not look up at her but ordered.

    Lin Wan looked at her surroundings with an innocent expression. Auntie Li wasn¡¯t around, so¡­ he was talking to her?

    After confirming, Lin Wan walked over.

    When Lin Wan approached him, Xiao Yichen threw the newspaper aside. When Lin Wan stood before him, he pulled her into his arms and imprisoned her.

    Lin Wan could not move. She looked up and was about to ask Xiao Yichen what he wanted to do when she noticed the anger on his handsome face.

    At that moment, Lin Wan knew better than to ask.

    ¡°Did you meet Muyang yesterday?¡± Xiao Yichen asked coldly..

 Chapter 42 - 42: Lin Wan, Your Heart Will Be Mine Too

    Chapter 42: Lin Wan, Your Heart Will Be Mine Too

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°¡­¡± How did he know that I had met Muyang?

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan answered truthfully.

    ¡°I¡¯ve said it before. He¡¯s¡­ my nephew.¡± Xiao Yichen lowered his voice when he said the word ¡®nephew¡¯. It was obvious that he was deliberately emphasizing it.

    Lin Wan could tell that Xiao Yichen was angry. She also knew that he must know everything that happened in the mall yesterday.

    Lin Wan restrained her emotions and said calmly, ¡°I know. 1 only treat him as my nephew.¡±

    After saying that, Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen seriously. She continued, ¡°Are you worried that I¡¯ll go back to the rtionship before with him? Don¡¯t worry. 1 won¡¯t.¡±

    Xiao Yichen was quite satisfied with her words, but he didn¡¯t say anything and waited for her to continue.

    ¡°I can¡¯t ept the betrayal of the rtionship. From the moment Li Muyang betrayed me, he left my world.¡± After saying that, Lin Wan took a deep breath to encourage herself and continued to say what was on her mind. ¡°Of course, I know I¡¯m now Mrs. Xiao, your wife.¡±

    Looking at Xiao Yichen, Lin Wan¡¯s eyes were filled with determination and seriousness. ¡°I¡¯ll ept the first time sex with you and marry you. At least for now, 1 don¡¯t regret it. In the future, 1 only hope to live every day peacefully.¡±

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, I¡¯ll do my duty as Mrs. Xiao. I¡¯ve said this before.¡±

    As a result, her wordspletely dispelled Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger.

    He believed her exnation!

    However, she never mentioned the person in her heart from the beginning to the end. So, was she giving herself to him now? Did she not have him in her heart?

    Looking at the woman in his arms, Xiao Yichen wanted to ask. But after thinking about it, he didn¡¯t.

    Lin Wan, your heart will belong to me too.

    A week passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, after Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan had breakfast in the morning, Lin Wan was about to go to work when Xiao Yichen stopped her.

    ¡°I¡¯ll send you to work today,¡± Xiao Yichen said gently.

    During this period, Xiao Yichen¡¯s words were no longer as cold as before. Instead, there was a unique gentleness that was only directed at her.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    Xiao Yichen drove Lin Wan to work. Along the way, the two of them did not say much.

    When they were about to reach Dream Phil Company, Lin Wan said, ¡°Put me down at the intersection ahead. I¡¯ll walk to thepany.¡±

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t say anything, but he listened to her and stopped the car at the intersection ahead.

    He knew very well what she was worried about. She was worried that her colleagues would expose her secret marriage when they saw him. She would also be a topic of discussion.

    ¡°Then I¡¯m leaving,¡± Lin Wan said as she opened the car door and prepared to leave.

    Xiao Yichen suddenly reached out and grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s arm.

    ¡°I¡¯ll pick you up in the afternoon,¡± Xiao Yichen said. He couldn¡¯t bear for her to get out of the car.

    ¡°Okay, then you should wait for me here. I¡¯lle and find you after work,¡± Lin Wan said. It was inconvenient for her to take a taxi back to Blue Bay after work. Since he said that he would pick her up, that would be for the best.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied before letting go of Lin Wan.

    Looking at Lin Wan¡¯s back, Xiao Yichen felt that her back view was beautiful.

    Xiao Yichen only started the car and drove towards the Eastern Empire after Lin Wan disappeared.

    Lin Wan had just entered the office building and was about to walk towards the elevator when a man suddenly appeared. He held a rose in his hand and blocked Lin Wan¡¯s path.

    ¡°Lin Wan.¡± Li Muyang held a rose in his hand and stood in front of Lin Wan with a smile..

 Chapter 43 - 43: Li Muyang, Iâ€™m Your Aunt Now

    Chapter 43: Li Muyang, I¡¯m Your Aunt Now

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    Lin Wan looked at Li Muyang expressionlessly and asked, ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°I¡¯m waiting for you,¡± Li Muyang said with a smile. He gestured to the rose and handed it to Lin Wan. ¡°This is for you. Do you like it?¡±

    ¡°No, you can leave now.¡± Lin Wan walked past Li Muyang and wanted to leave. Seeing that Lin Wan was about to leave, Li Muyang hurriedly chased after her. He walked alongside Lin Wan towards the elevator and seized every second to chat.

    ¡°Wanwan, what do you like? Tell me. I¡¯ll buy it and give it to you tomorrow.¡± ¡°Wanwan, 1 have already broken off the engagement with Lin Qingqing. 1 have nothing to do with her anymore.¡±

    ¡°You have to believe that 1 love you.¡±

    Lin Wan was unmoved by Li Muyang¡¯s words. She quickened her pace and continued walking.

    The security system of the Huiya International office building was rather strict. Anyone who went upstairs, whether they took the elevator or the stairs, had to swipe their card to pass through the gate before they could go upstairs.

    After Lin Wan swiped her card, she walked in and went straight to the elevator to wait for the elevator.

    As for Li Muyang, he couldn¡¯t go over without a card.

    ¡°Wanwan, help me swipe my card.¡±

    As Li Muyang spoke, he saw Lin Wan had no intention ofing over. Worried that Lin Wan would leave, he was about to jump over the switch and chase after her.

    ¡°Hey, hey, what are you doing?¡± The security guard walked over and stopped Li Muyang.

    Li Muyang could only watch helplessly as Lin Wan disappeared from his sight.

    Lin Wan arrived at the office and checked in. She looked at her watch and saw that there were still 20 minutes before work started. Lin Wan went to the pantry to pour a cup of hot water and found a seat by the window to sit down. Looking at the buildings outside, Lin Wan thought of Li Muyang downstairs. Their rtionship had be a thing of the past. It was no longer possible. However, looking at him today and what he said, it was fake that she did not feel anything. After all, they had been in love for six years.

    However, these feelings no longer had anything to do with love. She knew very well that she was married. Moreover, she had been thinking about a problem for the past few days.

    If she gave her love to Xiao Yichen, would he give her a future? Would he apany her until she grew old?

    They would hold hands and grow old together. Would they be like this?

    After work in the afternoon, Lin Wan and Shen Yun went downstairs together.

    After saying goodbye at the entrance of the office building, Lin Wan walked towards where she got out of the car in the morning.

    However, after walking for a while, Lin Wan saw someone exiting a car by the roadside. That person was Li Muyang.

    After Li Muyang closed the car door, he quickly ran towards Lin Wan. ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯ve been waiting for you long.¡± Li Muyang blocked Lin Wan¡¯s way and said solicitously, ¡°Take my car. I¡¯ll take you for lunch. A seafood restaurant nearby is very delicious.¡±

    ¡°Li Muyang.¡± Lin Wan looked at Li Muyang before her and said in disgust, ¡°Don¡¯te looking for me again.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s impossible. Wanwan, you know that 1 love you. 1 want to get you back. 1 want¡­¡± Before Li Muyang could finish speaking, Lin Wan interrupted him.

    ¡°Li Muyang, I¡¯m your aunt now. 1 have a husband.¡± Lin Wan was furious, and her tone was extremely unpleasant.

    Li Muyang suddenly grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s arm and said, ¡°Wanwan, you can divorce Uncle. I don¡¯t care. 1 just want to be with you. After you divorce Uncle, we¡¯ll immediately register our marriage, okay?¡±

    Hearing Li Muyang¡¯s words, Lin Wan felt even more helpless. In the past, she felt that Li Muyang was not so childish. Now, she felt that his IQwas as a three-year-old child.

    ¡°I¡­¡± Lin Wan wanted to answer Li Muyang firmly. She had no intention of getting a divorce, but just as she said one word, Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen walking over. His face was filled with anger..

 Chapter 44 - 44: Wanwan, You Belong to Mine

    Chapter 44: Wanwan, You Belong to Mine

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    Li Muyang¡¯s back was facing Xiao Yichen. He didn¡¯t notice that his uncle walked over and continued talking.

    ¡°Wanwan, what 1 said is true. We¡¯ve been in love for six years. 1 know you won¡¯t forget me, so I¡¯ll marry you after you divorce Uncle. I¡¯ll satisfy whatever theme wedding you want. What kind of wedding dress do you like? 1¡­¡±

    The hand holding Lin Wan¡¯s arm abruptly pulled away before Li Muyang could finish his sentence. Li Muyang had no choice but to let go of his other hand and take a few steps back.

    Standing beside Lin Wan, Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes were filled with killing intent.

    Was Xiao Yichen tired of living? Why would he say such things to Lin Wan?

    Divorce? Dream on!

    ¡°Uncle?¡± When Li Muyang clearly saw the person before him, he couldn¡¯t help but call out.

    ¡°Li Muyang!¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone was harsh. ¡°Is your aunt someone you can touch?¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s not my aunt. She¡¯s the woman I love.¡± Li Muyang didn¡¯t know where he got the courage to confront Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Say it again,¡± Xiao Yichen gritted his teeth and said.

    When Li Muyang met his uncle¡¯s gaze, he was still afraid and didn¡¯t dare to speak.

    In terms of power, he couldn¡¯t go against his uncle. His uncle had his secret team, and no one in Ancheng City could surpass him.

    He would not be able to defeat his uncle in terms of fighting. He was a ck belt in Taekwondo. Moreover, his uncle had been in the United States Special Forces for a year in university, so he did not dare to experience his skills.

    Lin Wan looked at Li Muyang¡¯s low emotions and wanted to use this opportunity to let Li Muyang realize the reality and give uppletely.

    Suddenly, Lin Wan reached out and grabbed Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand. Then, she snuggled into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms and showed off her love before Li Muyang.

    ¡°Chen, 1 haven¡¯t seen you for the whole day. 1 miss you so much.¡± Lin Wan acted like a spoiled child and looked up at Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Huh?¡± Xiao Yichen frowned slightly. He didn¡¯t expect the woman beside him to suddenly do this.

    ¡°What should I do? My heart is all yours now. After I marry you, 1 can¡¯t leave again,¡± Lin Wan said. She snuggled into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms like an obedient little woman.

    Xiao Yichen knew she was pretending, so¡­ he followed her.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. 1 won¡¯t allow you to leave me this life.¡± After saying that, Xiao Yichen nced at Li Muyang, who was not far away and saw Li Muyang¡¯s stunned expression.

    ¡°Yeah, to thank Hubby for his eternal love for me. I¡¯ll serve you in bed tonight, okay?¡± Lin Wan said with a red face. To make Li Muyang give up, she had no other choice.

    ¡°It couldn¡¯t be better,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, looking at the woman in his arms.

    From Li Muyang¡¯s point of view, the two of them were saying sweet nothings and looking at each other affectionately. Were their feelings¡­ really very good?

    But it had only been a few dozen days. How could itpare to his six years with Lin Wan?

    ¡°Then let¡¯s go home and eat first. We¡¯ll only have strength at night after we¡¯re full,¡± Lin Wan said. Her entire face was extremely shy.

    Under normal circumstances, she would never say these words.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Xiao Yichen said as he nced at his nephew not far away. He retracted his gaze and looked at the woman beside him.

    Putting his arm around Lin Wan¡¯s shoulder, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan walked side by side to their car.

    Li Muyang looked at their backs from behind. His heart ached, and he felt sad. However, there was a strong force in his mind, and he did not intend to give up.

    Wanwan, I don¡¯t believe you¡¯ll forget me. I¡¯ll get you back.

    Wanwan, you belong to me. You can only be mine!

 Chapter 45 - 45: No Matter How Beautiful I Am, Iâ€™m Still Your Aunt

    Chapter 45: No Matter How Beautiful I Am, I¡¯m Still Your Aunt

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    After Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan got into the car, Lin Wan returned to normal.

    She tilted her head and looked out the window, not nning to exin anything.

    Xiao Yichen knew very well that she was acting just now.

    When they returned home, the two of them had dinner. After showering, Lin Wany on the bed and was pulled into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms.

    Lin Wan was used to Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace and did not resist.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go back to the mansion for dinner on Friday night,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°Okay, got it,¡± Lin Wan replied. She vaguely sensed that Xiao Yichen was not in a good mood tonight. He was not as emotional as usual.

    ¡°Can I rest now?¡± Lin Wan said carefully, afraid of provoking this man who was exceptionally dangerous at night.

    ¡°Okay, go to sleep!¡± Xiao Yichen said softly.

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan immediately closed her eyes. Even if she couldn¡¯t sleep now, she had to pretend to rest.

    It was not easy for him to let her go once.

    After a long time, Xiao Yichen heard the woman¡¯s even breathing in his arms. He lowered his head and looked at her sleeping expression. His heart palpitated.

    Wan¡¯er, do you want a wedding? Do you want to wear a wedding dress?

    If you want, I¡¯ll satisfy your needs. It¡¯ll be better than what Li Muyang promised you.

    Friday came soon. Lin Wan was busy with the new jewelry design n at thepany the entire day. After work, Lin Wan drove back to the Blue Bay Vi. Knowing she was going to the mansion for dinner tonight, she went upstairs to change her clothes. After Xiao Yichen returned home, they went to the Xiao mansion together.

    In the Xiao mansion, Xiao Yaling and her husband, Li Xiang, had already arrived and had been chatting with the old master and the old madam.

    ¡°It¡¯s already 7.00 pm. Why aren¡¯t the three children here yet?¡± Ning Yan couldn¡¯t sit still. Her son and daughter-inw were nowhere to be seen, and her grandson was nowhere to be seen.

    ¡°Auntie, Yichen is usually very busy with work,¡± Xiao Yaling said with a smile. ¡°Muyang has been working very hard recently. The two of them probably rushed here after finishing their work.¡±

    ¡°Yes, Yaling is right. Let¡¯s wait a little longer,¡± Xiao Shengdong echoed his eldest daughter¡¯s words and said to his wife.

    At this moment, Xiao Yichen¡¯s car had just arrived in the courtyard of the Xiao mansion, followed by a Ferrari.

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan got out of the car. Lin Wan had just walked to Xiao Yichen¡¯s side when Xiao Yichen grabbed her hand tightly. Just as they were about to walk into the mansion, they heard a voice behind them.

    ¡°Wanwan¡­¡± Li Muyang got out of the car. When he saw them, he didn¡¯t intend to greet his uncle. Instead, he called out to Wanwan intimately.

    Hearing Li Muyang¡¯s voice, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan stopped. They turned around and saw Li Muyang walking over.

    Li Muyang walked to them. After greeting his uncle, he looked at Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan was wearing a champagne-colored dress today. Her curves or face under light makeup, she was especially beautiful.

    ¡°Wanwan, you¡¯re so beautiful!¡± Li Muyang said with an appreciative smile.

    When his nephew was staring at his woman, Xiao Yichen¡¯s face had already darkened. After hearing his nephew praise his woman, anger surged in his heart.

    However, just as Xiao Yichen was about to scold his nephew, he heard Lin Wan¡¯s voice.

    ¡°No matter how beautiful I am, I¡¯m still your aunt.¡± Lin Wan smiled gently. Then, she looked at the man beside her and acted like a spoiled child.. She asked the man, ¡°Hubby, don¡¯t you think so?¡±

 Chapter 46 - 46: Iâ€™ll Listen to Wanâ€™er about the Wedding Plan

    Chapter 46: I¡¯ll Listen to Wan¡¯er about the Wedding n

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    Xiao Yichen did not reply immediately. Seeing that his nephew¡¯s expression had be stiff and awkward, he turned and looked at Lin Wan. ¡°Yes, well go hometer, and Ill enjoy¡­ your beauty.¡±

    Lin Wan knew what Xiao Yichen¡¯s words meant. Her face instantly turned red.

    She was certain his lower body was more developed than his upper body.

    However, although she was shy, she still had to pretend. Lin Wan smiled sweetly and winked at Xiao Yichen. ¡°Yes, Ill go back hometer to serve my husband.¡±

    Seeing his uncle flirting with the woman he loved, Li Muyang felt even more suffocated.

    ¡°Shall we go in first?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice had a unique gentleness as he spoke to Lin Wan.

    ¡°Yes!¡± Lin Wan was also very obedient and followed her husband¡¯s wishes.

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan walked into the mansion hand in hand. Li Muyang stood there in a daze for a while before turning around and walking into the mansion.

    The three children came together. Xiao Shengdong and Ning Yan were very happy. Xiao Yaling was very happy to see her son. However, when she saw Lin Wan, hatred and anger immediately appeared on her face.

    During dinner, the family chatted as they ate. The atmosphere was very good.

    ¡°Dad, when do you n to let Ruilinge back?¡± Xiao Yaling asked indifferently as she ate.

    Xiao Ruiling was the second daughter of the Xiao family and Xiao Yichen¡¯s biological sister.

    ¡°That girl is yful. Let her y outside! When she wants toe back, she¡¯ll be here,¡± Xiao Shengdong waved his hand and replied to his eldest daughter.

    ¡°That can¡¯t be. Dad, look, Yichen is already married, and Ruiling hasn¡¯t found a husband yet. The others might gossip about the Xiao family.¡± Xiao Yaling acted like she was thinking for the family and continued to analyze. ¡°Look, Ruiling will be in her thirties in a few years. She¡¯ll be considered an old leftover woman. It¡¯ll be even harder to find a husband then.¡±

    Hearing his eldest daughter¡¯s words, Xiao Shengdong also thought about this.

    Among the people around the table, only Ning Yan and Xiao Yichen knew what Xiao Yaling¡¯s motive was. Xiao Yaling had been targeting the Eastern Empire¡¯s shares for a long time.

    In the Xiao family¡¯s business, Eastern Empire, everyone from the Xiao family had a certain amount of shares. Xiao Shengdong had 30%, Ning Yan had 10%, Xiao Yichen and his sister each had 20%, and Xiao Shengdong and his wife personally appointed Xiao Yichen to the position of CEO.

    Therefore, Ning Yan and Xiao Yichen knew that Xiao Yaling wanted her sister to return soon. Then, she could seize the shares from her sister, who had no experience in the business world, before moving on to her next goal.

    ¡°I¡¯ll talk to her about her marriage. Yaling, you don¡¯t have to worry,¡± Ning Yan said before the old man could say anything. Then, she changed the topic and looked at her son beside her. She smiled and asked, ¡°By the way, Yichen, it¡¯s been a while since you and Wanwan registered your marriage. When¡­ do you n to hold your wedding?¡±

    When Ning Yan said this, everyone¡¯s attention was on Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan again.

    Ning Yan smiled and said to her daughter-inw, ¡°Wanwan, if you have any requests, just state them. We will do our best to satisfy your needs.¡±

    Hearing her mother-inw¡¯s words, Lin Wan did not know how to answer. She looked at Xiao Yichen for help.

    Xiao Yichen did not expect his mother to ask about this today. He had never discussed the wedding with Lin Wan, so¡­ he did not know what she was thinking.

    ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll listen to Wan¡¯er about the wedding ns,¡± Xiao Yichen replied calmly..

 Chapter 47 - 47: The Person He Loves Wonâ€™t Be You

    Chapter 47: The Person He Loves Won¡¯t Be You

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    ¡°I¡­¡± Lin Wan did not expect Xiao Yichen to leave the decision to her. She felt very helpless and nervous.

    Xiao Yichen turned around and looked at Lin Wan. His tone was gentler than before. ¡°Just say what you think.¡±

    Looking at Xiao Yichen, Lin Wan¡¯s nervousness inexplicably disappeared. Her mind became clearer, and she began to think about this matter.

    ¡°Dad, Mom.¡± Lin Wan mustered her courage and greeted them politely before speaking. ¡°I don¡¯t n to hold a wedding. I just want afortable family with Yichen. I¡¯m very satisfied now that Yichen has given me a family.¡±

    As Lin Wan spoke, she nced at Xiao Yichen. Then, she looked at her inws and continued, ¡°For the wedding, it¡¯s fine if we don¡¯t hold it. If we aren¡¯t busy with work in the future, we can go on a trip. It can be considered a married trip.¡±

    Xiao Yichen looked at the woman beside him with too much seriousness.

    Her desire to have a family was enough to prove how much she wanted to feel safe. However, when he thought about how she used to live in such a family, her stepmother, Lin Qingqing, and her father¡¯s attitude towards her, how could she feel safe?

    Xiao Shengdong and Ning Yan looked at each other and thought about their daughter-inw¡¯s words.

    ¡°Alright, since this is your idea, we¡¯ll listen to you,¡± Xiao Shengdong said.

    After he answered, Ning Yan smiled and said to Lin Wan, ¡°Wanwan, tell me where you and Yichen want to travel. We will pay for your trip.¡±

    Faced with her mother-inw¡¯s sincerity, Lin Wan only smiled and nodded in agreement.

    Xiao Yaling was furious. She had not achieved her goal. In the end, everyone paid attention to Lin Wan. This b*tch was her nemesis.

    After dinner, Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen chatting with the old man. She was uninterested in the business matters they discussed, so she went to the balcony to admire the night view.

    ¡°Lin Wan, what¡¯s your motive for marrying into the Xiao family?¡± Xiao Yaling suddenly appeared behind Lin Wan and asked coldly.

    Lin Wan heard Xiao Yaling¡¯s voice and turned to look at her.

    When she was with Li Muyang in the past, Xiao Yaling didn¡¯t like her, so she wasn¡¯t surprised by her fierce look.

    ¡°I don¡¯t have any ulterior motives,¡± Lin Wan replied calmly.

    ¡°Heh¡­ don¡¯t pretend to be noble.¡± Xiao Yaling red at Lin Wan and said fiercely, ¡°Let me tell you, you can forget about getting a single cent of the Xiao family¡¯s assets and Yichen¡¯s assets.¡±

    ¡°Sister,¡± Lin Wan called out helplessly. She looked around and then at Xiao Yaling. ¡°I¡¯m not interested in any property.¡±

    Before she knew Xiao Yichen¡¯s identity, she was not interested. After knowing, she was still not interested.

    Seeing Lin Wan refused to admit it, Xiao Yaling took two steps forward and leaned close to Lin Wan.

    She wanted to p this shameless woman but didn¡¯t dare to. She still remembered what happenedst time.

    She did not know how this woman had charmed Yichen into falling in love with her. Yichen was so protective of her.

    ¡°Lin Wan, don¡¯t be arrogant.¡± Xiao Yaling gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Let me tell you, even if Yichen marries you and protects you, the person he loves in his heart will not be you. Also¡­¡±

    Xiao Yaling paused and said, ¡°The Xiao family is not simple.. The situation is very difficult!¡±

 Chapter 48 - 48: Wanwan Is the Person I Love

    Chapter 48: Wanwan Is the Person I Love

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    Looking at Xiao Yaling¡¯s scary expression, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t react in time. She didn¡¯t know what Xiao Yaling meant.

    However, before she could think further, Lin Wan noticed Li Muyang walking over from not far away.

    When Xiao Yaling heard a voice behind her, she restrained her emotions and immediately looked as usual.

    ¡°Mom, Wanwan.¡± Li Muyang hurriedly walked over. He first nced at his mother before looking at Lin Wan with worry. ¡°Did my mom do anything to you?¡±

    He knew long ago that his mom did not treat Lin Wan well. However, this feeling was simr to when he was in a rtionship with Lin Wan. He was always worried that his mother would make things difficult for Lin Wan, so he protected her everywhere. The first thing he did was to consider her feelings.

    ¡°Li Muyang, are you still my biological son?¡± Xiao Yaling looked at her son angrily and called him by his full name. She was furious.

    His son, whom she had painstakingly raised, suspected she was bullying someone because of this b*tch. Was this her biological son?

    ¡°Mom, stop bullying Wanwan.¡± Li Muyang didn¡¯t care what his mom said and said to her directly, ¡°Wanwan is the person I love. You¡¯re not allowed to bully her.¡±

    Xiao Yaling was speechless. Facing her son, she was so angry that she could not speak.

    Lin Wan felt a little ufortable in such a scene. She said, ¡°I¡¯ll be leaving first,¡± and walked past Li Muyang towards the living room.

    She didn¡¯t want to face either Li Muyang or Xiao Yaling.

    Lin Wan walked into the living room. Xiao Yichen had just finished chatting with the old man. Lin Wan then walked towards him.

    ¡°Going home?¡± Xiao Yichen asked her.

    ¡°Yes.¡± Lin Wan nodded.

    Then, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan greeted the two elders before leaving the Xiao mansion.

    On Saturday, Lin Wan slept until she woke up naturally. When she opened her eyes, she saw the man¡¯s firm chest.

    Lin Wan stayed quietly for a while and prepared to get up and go to the bathroom.

    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Suddenly, a domineering voice came from above Lin Wan¡¯s head.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t open his eyes, but he woke up the moment the woman moved.

    ¡°I-I¡¯m going to the toilet,¡± Lin Wan replied softly.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied and retracted his long arm.

    Lin Wan felt that the hand on her waist was gone. She lifted the nket and went to the bathroom..

 Chapter 49 - 49: He Was Touched

    Chapter 49: He Was Touched

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    On Saturday, Lin Wan slept until she woke up naturally. When she opened her eyes, she saw the man¡¯s firm chest.

    Lin Wan stayed quietly for a while and prepared to get up and go to the bathroom.

    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Suddenly, a domineering voice came from above Lin Wan¡¯s head.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t open his eyes, but he woke up the moment the woman moved.

    ¡°I-I¡¯m going to the toilet,¡± Lin Wan replied softly.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied and retracted his long arm.

    Lin Wan felt that the hand on her waist was gone. She lifted the nket and went to the bathroom.

    Time passed minute by minute. Xiao Yichen waited long, but Lin Wan did not return.

    Opening his eyes, Xiao Yichen sat up from the bed and looked around. There was no sign of Lin Wan. Then, he looked at the bathroom and listened carefully to the sound in the bathroom, but there was no sound inside.

    Wasn¡¯t she in the shower? So what was she doing?

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called out.

    However, Lin Wan did not reply after waiting a long time.

    ¡°Lin Wan,¡± Xiao Yichen called again. This time, he walked towards the bathroom door.

    As he approached the bathroom door, Xiao Yichen wondered what she was doing inside. Wash up? Showering?

    Standing at the bathroom door, Xiao Yichen did not go in directly. He knocked twice and called out, ¡°Lin Wan?¡±

    Still, no one answered.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called out again, but he still couldn¡¯t hear anything.

    Instantly, Xiao Yichen frowned and reached out to press the handle on the bathroom door. Worried and puzzled, he pushed the door open in a hurry.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen called out as he opened the door.

    His expression changed when Xiao Yichen saw Lin Wan squatting in the corner.

    Lin Wan wrapped herself in a cotton bathrobe and hid in the corner of the bathroom. She hugged her legs with both hands and rested her head on her knees as she cried. Her voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible.

    After Xiao Yichen returned to his senses, he quickly took a few steps forward and squatted in front of Lin Wan. He gently grabbed her arm.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, what¡¯s going on?¡± Xiao Yichen asked. At this moment, his tone was extremely gentle and doting on her.

    Lin Wan raised her eyes slightly and looked at Xiao Yichen, but she said nothing.

    Xiao Yichen met Lin Wan¡¯s gaze and waited for her to answer, but¡­

    ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s going on? Huh?¡± Xiao Yichen asked again with worry.

    What was wrong with her? This was the first time he had seen her like this since they got married.

    He was touched by her. At this moment, his heart was filled with worry for her.

    ¡°I¡­¡± Lin Wan said with trembling lips..

 Chapter 50 - 50: Xiao Yichen, What You Did Was Wrong!

    Chapter 50: Xiao Yichen, What You Did Was Wrong!

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    When Xiao Yichen heard Lin Wan¡¯s words, he quickly thought of something and looked down.

    He knew where her pain was!

    ¡°Let me see.¡± Xiao Yichen almost blurted out. After saying that, he removed his hands from her arms and prepared to take action.

    Lin Wan shrank back, unwilling to let him see.

    Seeing Lin Wan¡¯s actions, Xiao Yichen knew that she was rejecting him.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, be good¡­¡± Xiao Yichen tried his best to coax her in a hurry. In the end, he added, ¡°I won¡¯t move around, okay?¡±

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan looked at him. After a while, she rxed.

    Xiao Yichen was very anxious, but looking at her timid expression, he suppressed the urgency in his heart and waited for her topletely rx before carefully looking at her¡­

    After looking at it, Xiao Yichen frowned.

    ¡°I¡¯ll carry you to the bed.¡± After saying that, Xiao Yichen gently picked up Lin Wan from the ground and walked out of the bathroom.

    After putting Lin Wan on the bed, Xiao Yichen covered her with the nket and immediately called Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°Hey, Yi¡­¡±

    Before Luo Ziyan could finish speaking, Xiao Yichen interrupted him. ¡°Bring a gynecologist to Blue Bay Vi. Within half an hour.¡±

    It was not a request but an order!

    Luo Ziyan was stunned on the other end of the line for a few seconds before asking, ¡°Yichen, did Lin Wanwan¡­¡±

    ¡°Hurry up!¡± Xiao Yichen said and hung up.

    Luo Ziyan arrived very quickly. When he arrived at Blue Bay Vi, Xiao Yichen had just helped Lin Wan change into her pajamas and left the bedroom.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Luo Ziyan came to the second floor and hurriedly asked Xiao Yichen. There was a middle-aged woman following behind him. She was the gynecologist.

    ¡°She¡¯s not feeling well.¡± Xiao Yichen said to Luo Ziyan. Then, he looked at the gynecologist beside him and said, ¡°Go in and take a look.¡±

    ¡°Alright, Mr. Xiao,¡± the gynecologist replied. Beforeing, Luo Ziyan had told her he wasing to Blue Bay Vi to receive the woman of the Eastern Empire¡¯s CEO.

    Xiao Yichen nodded and agreed to let the gynecologist in.

    After the gynecologist went in, Luo Ziyan also wanted to follow her.

    However, Xiao Yichen pulled him back before he could enter the master bedroom.

    ¡°Yichen, what are you doing? 1 want to go in and treat Lin Wanwan,¡± Luo Ziyan asked in confusion.

    After putting some distance between them, Xiao Yichen said, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to go in.¡±

    How could he let another man see Lin Wanwan? Even if it was a doctor, it was not allowed!

    Luo Ziyan¡¯s mind was in a daze. ¡°Why not? I¡¯m also a doctor, and you know that I minored in gynecology when I was at university. I know a lot about gynecology.¡±

    As he said that, Luo Ziyan wanted to force his way in again.

    Xiao Yichen pulled Luo Ziyan out of the door again. This time, he stood at the door and blocked it.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, what you¡¯re doing is wrong!¡± Luo Ziyan was furious.

    After all, he was a big shot in the medical field and the director of Mingyuan Private Hospital under the Luo Group. Was it really good for Xiao Yichen to treat him like this?

    ¡°Just wait.¡± Xiao Yichen threw two words at Luo Ziyan with a cold expression.

    He was his brother, and knew his personality very well. That was why he was not angry at this moment. He would dig out that person¡¯s eyes if it were anyone else.

    If someone wanted to see his woman, he deserved to die!

    Helpless, Luo Ziyan could only stand on the spot and wait.

    Twenty minutester, the gynecologist came out of the master bedroom.

    ¡°How is it?¡± Xiao Yichen asked hurriedly..

 Chapter 51 - 51: Design a Necklace That Is Unique to the New Product

    Chapter 51: Design a Ne That Is Unique to the New Product

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Mr. Xiao¡­¡± The gynecologist was a little embarrassed to answer.

    ¡°Just say. Why are you hesitating?¡± Luo Ziyan urged from the side.

    The gynecologist took a deep breath and looked at Xiao Yichen. ¡°Mr. Xiao, Miss Lin¡­ is inmed. She¡¯ll be fine after applying some medicine.¡±

    This time, Luo Ziyan finally knew what was happening with Lin Wanwan. A smile immediately appeared on his face.

    ¡°Okay.¡± Hearing the gynecologist¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen¡¯s worry gradually dissipated.

    ¡°But¡­¡± The gynecologist felt that it was necessary to remind him. Lin Wan¡¯s situation would happen again if they did not pay attention in the future.

    ¡°What?¡± Xiao Yichen asked hurriedly with a serious expression.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, Miss Lin¡¯s condition might take some time to recover, so¡­ at least twenty days. You¡­ better not¡­¡± The gynecologist said. She was still very embarrassed, but as a doctor, she had to remind him. ¡°Twenty dayster, you can bring Miss Lin to the hospital for a checkup. After confirming that Miss Lin¡¯s condition has improved, you can¡­¡±

    The gynecologist felt that she had already said it tactfully, but looking at the president before her, his face still darkened.

    Did 1 really say something wrong?

    ¡°Yichen, you have to control yourself in the future. Lin Wanwan is so thin. How can she withstand¡­¡± Luo Ziyan teased from the side.

    ¡°Shut up.¡± Before Luo Ziyan could finish speaking, Xiao Yichen shouted at him.

    Luo Ziyan shrugged his shoulders and could only stop talking helplessly as he smirked at the side.

    Xiao Yichen looked at the gynecologist and said, ¡°Got it.¡±

    Not touching her for twenty days? Then he could only see her. This must be very ufortable! However, when he thought of the scene when he saw her in the bathroom, he still listened to the doctor!

    After sending Luo Ziyan and the gynecologist off, Xiao Yichen returned to the bedroom. He saw that Lin Wan was awake but did not look at him.

    ¡°Ziyan will send someone to deliver the medicer.¡± Xiao Yichen sat by the bed and told Lin Wan, ¡°Don¡¯t get out of bed before applying the medicine.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied, not looking at Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan¡¯s side profile. He was not angry at her attitude at all.

    It was toote to feel sorry for her, so why would he me her?

    After that, Xiao Yichen instructed Auntie Li to bring the food to the room and feed Lin Wan himself.

    When the medicine was delivered, Lin Wan wanted to go to the bathroom to apply for the medicine herself. Xiao Yichen stopped her domineeringly and personally applied the medicine for Lin Wan.

    Hence, Lin Wany in bed for the entire day and instructed Xiao Yichen if she needed anything. Lin Wan could not believe it. She was ttered that the dignified president was serving her.

    Xiao Yicheny on the bed at night and held Lin Wan in his arms. He did not dare to move at all and was exceptionally obedient.

    ¡°Is it my fault?¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly asked the little woman in his arms.

    Lin Wan did not speak.

    me him? Yes, but he was her legal husband. It was normal to have sex. What reason did she have to me him?

    Xiao Yichen waited long but did not hear Lin Wan¡¯s answer. He already knew the answer. He said again, ¡°I¡¯ll be careful in the future.¡±

    After a while, Lin Wan finally responded with an ¡°Mm¡±.

    That night was very quiet and beautiful. Lin Wan slept soundly in the man¡¯s warm embrace.

    In the next two days, Xiao Yichen treated Lin Wan exceptionally well. He applied medicine for her every time. Lin Wan was satisfied that she could sleep well at night. She was veryfortable and content.

    Xiao Yichen drove Lin Wan to work at the beginning of a new day. Lin Wan got out of the car at the same ce where he had parked the carst time. She then walked to thepany.

    When she arrived at the office, Lin Wan had just sat down after receiving the director¡¯s work arrangements.

    ¡°Lin Wan, 1 received a request from the Li Corporation yesterday. They requested for you to design it,¡± the director said as she handed a document to Lin Wan and gave her a brief introduction. ¡°The Li Corporation is holding a productunch, and we need to design a ne unique to the new product. Here are some information on the new product. If you want to know anything else, you can contact the CEO of the Li Corporation, Li Muyang..¡±

 Chapter 52 - 52: Iâ€™ve Finally Waited for Your Call

    Chapter 52: I¡¯ve Finally Waited for Your Call

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    After hearing the director¡¯s words, Lin Wan knew Li Muyang¡¯s intentions.

    In the past, the Li Corporation had never coborated with Dream Philpany. This was the first time, and he even asked her to design it. Li Muyang¡¯s intentions could not be more obvious.

    ¡°Director.¡± Lin Wan thought for a while and did not intend to ept it. ¡°1 don¡¯t want to¡­¡±

    The director interrupted Lin Wan before she could finish.

    ¡°Lin Wan, this is the Li Corporation¡¯s first order. If you can get it, there¡¯s a high chance of working with the Li Corporation in the long term. The Li Corporation is famous. It would be a pity to lose this order,¡± the director said. The design department had a rule that designers appointed by clients had the right to choose when epting orders. However, she valued the Li Corporation¡¯s order very much and thought about the long-term benefits in the future, so she persuaded Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan did not say anything. She had to reconsider the director¡¯s persuasion.

    Seeing that Lin Wan was deep in thought, the director continued, ¡°Lin Wan, you¡¯re very young now. There¡¯s a lot of room for development in the future. Moreover, I¡¯ve always approved of your designs. I know the number of orders you receive monthly and the awards for somepetitions.¡±

    The director paused momentarily and said, ¡°We¡¯ll choose people to study at R1SD in two months. R1SD is every jewelry designer¡¯s dream. 1¡¯11 decide on the final spot based on everyone¡¯s usual performance and contribution to thepany. Lin Wan, do you understand what I mean?¡±

    Lin Wan suddenly looked at the director in surprise. How could she not understand what she meant?

    R1SD, also known as the Rhode Ind School of Design. She could get more experience by studying at R1SD than working here for 20 years. She wanted to fight for it, even if it was a few months or a year.

    ¡°Yes, I understand, Director,¡± Lin Wan replied to the director. She smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll do my best for the Li Corporation.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m waiting for your outstanding designs.¡± The director was very satisfied with Lin Wan¡¯s answer. She gave her an encouraging look and left.

    In the morning, Lin Wan was familiarizing herself with the Li Corporation¡¯s new product concept. At the same time, she was gradually looking for inspiration for her design. However, because the information the Li Corporation provided was iplete, she had no choice but to call Li Muyang for advice.

    After dialing Li Muyang¡¯s number, Lin Wan was extremely unwilling. However, when she recalled the director¡¯s words, she could only suppress this unwillingness in her heart.

    ¡°Wanwan.¡± Li Muyang picked up the call happily. ¡°I¡¯ve finally waited for your call.¡±

    ¡°Mr. Li, I¡¯m Lin Wan, the designer who epted the Li Corporation¡¯s new ne design. 1 want to ask you about the details of the new product.¡± Lin Wan went straight to business and pretended not to know Li Muyang as she spoke politely.

    Li Muyang was slightly surprised by Lin Wan¡¯s serious attitude but was not angry.

    On the other end of the line, Li Muyang smiled gently and said, ¡°Wanwan, do you want to know the exact situation? Come and look for me at the Li Corporation in the afternoon. 1¡¯11 tell you¡­¡±

    ¡°Mr. Li, even on the phone¡­¡± Before Lin Wan could finish speaking, she heard the other party hang up. There was a busy tone.

    Lin Wan gritted her teeth. She was furious. She knew Li Muyang¡¯s motive, but she could do nothing.

    Helpless, Lin Wan applied to go out to work in the afternoon after having lunch with Shen Yun.

    When she arrived at the Li Corporation, Lin Wan had mixed feelings.

    In the past, she came to look for him as Li Muyang¡¯s girlfriend. Now, it was just a working rtionship. She didn¡¯t want to step into the Li Corporation for the rest of her life if possible.

    Lin Wan prepared herself mentally before entering the Li Corporation. Due to their previous interactions, Lin Wan familiarly visited Li Muyang¡¯s office.

    Upon seeing Lin Wan, Li Muyang immediately stood and strode towards her.

    ¡°Wanwan¡­¡± Li Muyang stood still in front of Lin Wan. On impulse, without waiting for Lin Wan¡¯s reaction, he stepped forward and hugged her..

 Chapter 53 - 53: Iâ€™m Willing to Do Anything for You

    Chapter 53: I¡¯m Willing to Do Anything for You

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan did not expect Li Muyang to do this. When she realized what was going on, she started to resist.

    ¡°Li Muyang, let go of me.¡± Lin Wan angrily broke free from Li Muyang¡¯s hands and took a few steps back to be safe.

    ¡°Wanwan, I miss you very much,¡± Li Muyang said affectionately. When he saw Lin Wan resisting him like this, he felt terrible.

    ¡°Watch your words and actions.¡± Lin Wan didn¡¯t care about Li Muyang¡¯s words and said, ¡°I¡¯m here for work today.¡±

    Looking at Lin Wan¡¯s angry expression, Li Muyang could only suppress the love in his heart for Lin Wan. He said nicely, ¡°Okay, let¡¯s talk about work.¡±

    Lin Wan watched as Li Muyang returned to his desk and sat down. Lin Wan then sat on the chair opposite Li Muyang¡¯s desk. She nned to talk to him about work face to face.

    In the two hours of conversation, Lin Wan and Li Muyang only discussed work. Lin Wan wrote down all the information she needed in her notebook.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve memorized all the information. If there¡¯s anything else 1 need to know in the future, 1¡¯11 call you again,¡± Lin Wan said as she put away her pen and notebook, nning to put them into her bag and leave.

    ¡°Okay, Wanwan. Call me if you need anything. I¡¯ll help you.¡± Li Muyang¡¯s gaze was fixed on Lin Wan, his eyes filled with love.

    Lin Wan did not reply to Li Muyang. She stood up, picked up her bag, and said to Li Muyang, ¡°Mr. Li, 1¡¯11 take my leave first.¡±

    Li Muyang was very dissatisfied with this form of address, but this was not the main point.

    ¡°I¡¯ll send you off, Wanwan.¡± Li Muyang felt that this was the main point. After saying that, he got up and prepared to go downstairs with Lin Wan.

    ¡°No need. 1 can go back by myself.¡± Lin Wan walked towards Li Muyang¡¯s office.

    Li Muyang did not give up and followed Lin Wan out of the office.

    Lin Wan walked towards the elevator, followed by Li Muyang.

    Lin Wan felt ufortable being followed by Li Muyang. She suddenly stopped in her tracks and turned to look at Li Muyang. She said helplessly, ¡°Mr. Li, I¡¯ve already said that I don¡¯t need you to send me back. I can go back alone.¡± ¡°Wanwan, don¡¯t be so polite.¡± As Li Muyang spoke, he took two steps forward and got closer to Lin Wan. He looked at her and said affectionately, ¡°I¡¯m willing to do anything for you.¡±

    ¡°But 1 don¡¯t need it.¡± Lin Wan suddenly felt annoyed by Li Muyang.

    ¡°Wan¡­¡± A voice not far away interrupted Li Muyang as he was about to speak.

    ¡°Lin Wan, why are you here?¡± A voice came from not far away.

    Hearing Lin Qingqing¡¯s voice, Li Muyang looked in the direction of the voice. Lin Wan also turned to look in the direction of the elevator.

    Lin Qingqing walked over in her ten-centimeter high heels.

    Standing between Lin Wan and Li Muyang, Lin Qingqing was furious. She stared at Lin Wan with hatred and scolded, ¡°Lin Wan, 1 didn¡¯t expect you to be so shameless. How dare youe here to seduce Muyang.¡±

    ¡°Lin Qingqing, I¡¯m here to work.¡± Lin Wan defended herself. Although this was a corridor, there were still employees of the Li Corporationing and going. Moreover, Lin Qingqing¡¯s voice was so loud that others would misunderstand her.

    ¡°Huh, you¡¯re shameless. You came to look for Muyang under the guise of work. B*tch.¡± Lin Qingqing was filled with anger..

 Chapter 54 - 54: Donâ€™t Even Think About Touching Her

    Chapter 54: Don¡¯t Even Think About Touching Her

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Muyang canceled the engagement and didn¡¯t want to marry her. This was all because of Lin Wan. It was all because of Lin Wan that she was in such a difficult situation now. She didn¡¯t have a home, a job, or a man. It was all because of Lin Wan.

    ¡°Lin Qingqing.¡± Li Muyang shouted at Lin Qingqing and exined on behalf of Lin Wan. ¡°Lin Wan is here to work.¡±

    Hearing that Li Muyang was speaking up for Lin Wan, Lin Qingqing immediately looked pitiful. She looked at Li Muyang with tears in her eyes.

    Li Muyang didn¡¯t care about Lin Qingqing¡¯s behavior at all. He asked irritably, ¡°What are you doing here? If there¡¯s nothing else, leave quickly.¡±

    He was disgusted with Lin Qingqing now, so he did not want her to appear in the Li Corporation.

    Tears immediately streamed down her face when Lin Qingqing heard Li Muyang¡¯s words. She cried, ¡°Muyang, you scolded me for this b*tch and even said a good word for her? You even chased me away. How can you treat me like this?¡±

    After saying that, Lin Qingqing pointed at Lin Wan with one hand and continued to say to Li Muyang, ¡°What¡¯s so good about her? She can¡¯t hold her liquor, her figure isn¡¯t hot, and she doesn¡¯t even dare to wear revealing clothes. Her breasts aren¡¯t as big as mine, either. What exactly is it about her that attracts you?¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s better than you in everyway.¡± Li Muyang replied to Lin Qingqing. He continued to look at Lin Wan affectionately but told Lin Qingqing. ¡°For the past six years, she¡¯s the one 1 love. Now, she¡¯s still the one I love. I love her, and it has never changed.¡±

    It was his mistake to have sex with Lin Qingqing. Now that he knew he was wrong, he wanted to make up for it and beg Lin Wan¡¯s forgiveness. As long as she forgave him, divorced his uncle, and returned to his side, he would fulfill all the promises he had made to her in the past.

    Lin Qingqing was so angry that she red at Li Muyang.

    Lin Wan stood rooted to the ground, speechless. She was not touched by Li Muyang¡¯s words at all. Instead, she felt like a fly was annoying her.

    What love? Never changed?

    From the moment he had sex with Lin Qingqing, everything had changed.

    Lin Qingqing suddenly turned around and looked at Lin Wan. Her twisted face became terrifying, and her emotions were so agitated that they could explode.

    ¡°Lin Wan, how dare you seduce Muyang. B*tch.¡± Lin Qingqing threw down her bag and was about to hit Lin Wan.

    What Muyang¡¯s words meant must be because Lin Wan seduced him, so Muyang didn¡¯t want me. Just wait. When Lin Wan¡¯s face was broken, I wanted to see who Muyang loved.

    Lin Wan noticed Lin Qingqing¡¯s actions and saw that she had the urge to pounce on her. Just as she was about to dodge, Li Muyang grabbed Lin Qingqing¡¯s arm and prevented her from getting close to Lin Wan.

    ¡°Lin Qingqing, stop.¡± Li Muyang pulled Lin Qingqing, whose anger was rising.

    ¡°Let go of me. 1 must teach this b*tch a lesson today. Vixen, b*tch¡­¡± Lin Qingqing shouted and scolded Lin Wan.

    ¡°With me around, don¡¯t even think about touching her today,¡± Li Muyang said angrily. He had to protect Lin Wan. Even if he had to hurt Lin Qingqing, he would not let her touch Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan stood at the side and watched as Li Muyang and Lin Qingqing pulled each other. She thought that this scene was ridiculous.

    Not long ago, they were still having sex and saying ambiguous words. Now¡­

    ¡°I¡¯ll leave first.¡± Lin Wan turned around and walked towards the elevator resolutely.

    She did not want to interfere in the world of scumbags. They could y by themselves!

    Lin Wan took the elevator downstairs and walked out of the Li Corporation. She took a deep breath and was about to hail a taxi by the roadside when her phone rang.

    Lin Wan took out her phone. It was a call from Xiao Yichen..

 Chapter 55 - 55: Going to the Li Corporation for Work

    Chapter 55: Going to the Li Corporation for Work

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan picked up the call without thinking too much and tried to keep her voice calm. ¡°Hello, Yichen.¡±

    ¡°Where are you?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s cold voice came from the phone.

    ¡°I-I¡¯m at the entrance of the Li Corporation,¡± Lin Wan answered truthfully.

    After answering, Lin Wan realized something and immediately looked at her watch. She didn¡¯t expect it to be time to get off work. So, was Xiao Yichen picking her up from work near Dream Philpany now?

    Lin Wan realized what was happening and hurriedly exined, ¡°Yichen, I¡¯m here to¡­¡±

    Before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by an even more sinister voice.

    ¡°Lin Wan, do you want to die?¡± Xiao Yichen was angry.

    He told her before that Li Muyang was her nephew. D*mn it, how dare she go to the Li Corporation.

    He hadn¡¯t touched her for the past few days. Had she forgotten who her man was? How dare she look for Li Muyang?

    Lin Wan held her phone and dared not speak when she heard Xiao Yichen¡¯s angry voice.

    ¡°Stand there and don¡¯t move,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered. Ultimately, he seemed to warn her and said, ¡°If you dare to move, I¡¯ll break your legs.¡±

    Then, the call was hung up before Lin Wan could say anything.

    Lin Wan put away her phone and guessed that Xiao Yichen was nning to visit the Li Corporation. After interacting with him for the past few days, she had figured out his way of speaking and temper.

    Lin Wan stood rooted to the ground and did not move. Fortunately, she stood by the steps and would not be in the way of others.

    Xiao Yichen arrived very quickly. The speeding sports car stopped by the roadside and slowly rolled down the window.

    Lin Wan saw the shy sports car not far away. When she looked at Xiao Yichen¡¯s angry face through the window, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t help but shiver. She understood what Xiao Yichen meant and walked towards the car.

    After getting into the car, Lin Wan fastened her seatbelt. At this moment, Xiao Yichen had already closed the window.

    ¡°Yichen.¡± Lin Wan thought that she had to exin. ¡°I went to the Li Corporation today because of work.¡±

    However, Xiao Yichen did not want to listen to her exnation. He started the engine, and the car sped away.

    Lin Wan felt the cold atmosphere around her. It was alling from Xiao Yichen. Moreover, Xiao Yichen did not seem to hear what she said. He had no intention of speaking at all.

    Lin Wan thought about it and did not intend to exin it further. She would wait for his anger to dissipate before exining to him!

    At Blue Bay Vi, Xiao Yichen sat on the sofa without saying a word. The anger on his face had yet to dissipate.

    Lin Wan changed into her slippers and saw Xiao Yichen sitting there with a cold expression. After thinking for a long time, she decided to take the initiative to walk over and exin to him.

    Although she didn¡¯t do anything wrong, he didn¡¯t want her to have any contact with Li Muyang. She knew this very well, so it was normal for him to misunderstand when she appeared at the Li Corporation today.

    Lin Wan stood before Xiao Yichen and pursed her lips, saying, ¡°Yichen, the design list 1 epted today belongs to the Li Corporation, so I went to the Li Corporation to get the information on new products.¡±

    After saying that, Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen carefully, waiting for his answer.

    Xiao Yichen did not reply to Lin Wan. He suddenly stretched out his long arm and hooked Lin Wan into his arms.

    Lin Wan lost her bnce and fell into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms. She sat on hisp.

    Xiao Yichen held her waist with one hand and slid his other hand under her skirt.

    ¡°Yichen¡­¡± Lin Wan knew what Xiao Yichen wanted to do, and her face instantly turned red. She held Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm, wanting him to stop. Her gaze kept ncing at the kitchen door because Auntie Li was cooking.. If she saw her and Xiao Yichen like this¡­

 Chapter 56 - 56: Facing Our Nephew

    Chapter 56: Facing Our Nephew

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Xiao Yichen looked at the delicate little woman in his arms. His hands did not stop moving when she stopped him. He continued to reach in.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan could not help but let out a muffled groan.

    ¡°I haven¡¯t touched it in the past few days. Have you forgotten?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s words were as simple as gold.

    Lin Wan understood what Xiao Yichen meant. She abode the difort of his hand teasing her and said, ¡°I-I didn¡¯t forget, um¡­¡±

    She could not help but snort again. Lin Wan hated this man to death. He must have done it on purpose. He wanted her to make a fool of herself and let Auntie Li see how embarrassed she was.

    ¡°Do you miss him?¡± Xiao Yichen asked again.

    ¡°No,¡± Lin Wan answered truthfully.

    Xiao Yichen listened to Lin Wan¡¯s exnation just now. He asked, ¡°Why did you ept the order from Li Corporation?¡±

    Didn¡¯t she know how to reject Li Muyang? If she didn¡¯t know, she could tell him, and he would help her to settle everything.

    ¡°Because the design of this order is very important to me, and it¡¯s also very important to the development of mypany,¡± Lin Wan answered truthfully. In front of a highly intelligent person like Xiao Yichen, discussing work with him and lying indirectly was foolish. She might as well answer bluntly.

    Hearing her answer, Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes darkened.

    ¡°Tomorrow, I will acquire Dream Philpany,¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly said.

    It wasn¡¯t a question, but a decision.

    Purchasing Dream Philpany was a small matter. He and Luo Ziyan were brothers, and he had a good rtionship with his eldest brother, Luo Zishen. He believed that Luo Zishen would agree to acquire the Dream Philpany.

    From now on, he would be in charge of Dream Phil himself. She did not need to take on this job. Whatever was important to her or thepany¡¯s development, it would step aside as long as she did not interact with the Li Corporation and did not see Li Muyang.

    ¡°No, you can¡¯t.¡± Lin Wan hurriedly stopped Xiao Yichen.

    She didn¡¯t want Xiao Yichen to do this because of her.

    Lin Wan did not know how to persuade Xiao Yichen. After thinking for a long time, she could only try the stupidest and most unreliable method.

    Lin Wan reached out her hands and grabbed Xiao Yichen¡¯s neck. She acted intimately and snuggled into his arms. She said coquettishly, ¡°Ah Chen, don¡¯t buy Dream Philpany, okay? Dream Phil¡¯s operations are doing very well, and 1 greatly like thepany¡¯s current working environment and atmosphere.¡±

    Lin Wan did not know if this coquettish behavior would work, but she could not think of any other way. She could only try.

    After a pause, Lin Wan continued gently, ¡°1 know you care about my meeting with Li Muyang, but Chen, he¡¯s also your¡­ No, he¡¯s our nephew. Even if we don¡¯t meet at work, we¡¯ll still meet when interacting with our family. These are inevitable, right?¡±

    ¡°I told youst time that I won¡¯t have any feelings for the person who betrayed me. Besides¡­¡± Lin Wan met Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze and continued, ¡°I¡¯m your woman now, Chen. I know my identity and how to¡­ face our nephew.¡±

    Looking at the seriousness of the little woman, Xiao Yichen had to admit that this woman¡¯s words washed away the anger in his heart.

    As she said, the meeting was inevitable. As long as she knew her identity and how to face Li Muyang, he¡­ could not participate in her work.

    However, although his anger had dissipated, there should still be punishment.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand moved.

    ¡°Mm¡­ it hurts¡­¡± Lin Wan groaned and frowned..

 Chapter 57 - 57: Remember Your Identity

    Chapter 57: Remember Your Identity

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Was this man crazy? He knew she had been applying medicine for the past few days, but he was harsh.

    Seeing her frown, Xiao Yichen realized he had used too much strength. He moved his hand away a little and asked in a gentler tone, ¡°Does it hurt a lot?¡±

    Lin Wan looked at him angrily. She pouted and did not speak.

    Xiao Yichen looked at the little woman and enjoyed it. She was¡­ a little cute now.

    ¡°Change your clothes and eat.¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone gradually returned to its previous gentleness.

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s instructions, Lin Wan immediately pushed his hand away and left his arms. She did not want to stay for a second longer and quickly fled upstairs.

    After dinner, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan returned to the bedroom. Like the previous few days, Xiao Yichen personally applied medicine for Lin Wan and checked her recovery.

    Lin Wan was so embarrassed that she wanted to find a hole to hide in. This man had to check her carefully every night. Was this good?

    After everything was done, Xiao Yicheny beside Lin Wan and pulled her into his arms.

    Lin Wan thought that tonight would be the same as usual. Just like that, she fell asleep in his arms.

    However, just as Lin Wan closed her eyes and was about to sleep, she heard a clear voice above her head.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen called out softly.

    ¡°Huh?¡± Lin Wan thought about it and dared not pretend to be asleep. She still responded.

    Lin Wan could tell he was dissatisfied, even if it was just one word. She thought about it and said ingratiatingly, ¡°Chen, you know that I¡­ am not feeling well.¡±

    Lin Wan was speechless. Her mind was nk.

    This man did it on purpose. He did it on purpose. He just did not want to let her off.

    Hence, Lin Wan did what he wanted!

    The next day, Xiao Yichen sent Lin Wan to work. When they arrived near

    Dream Philpany, Xiao Yichen grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s arm before she got out of the car.

    ¡°Remember your identity.¡± Xiao Yichen reminded her again. Since Lin Wan had epted the order from Li Corporation, her interactions with the Li

    Corporation should be more during this period. He had to worry.

    ¡°Yes, I remember,¡± Lin Wan replied. She thought about it and reminded Xiao Yichen, ¡°Remember what you promised mest night. You won¡¯t acquire Dream Philpany and won¡¯t interfere with my work.¡±

    Last night, after she had served this man, she was worried that he still intended to acquire Dream Philpany. She had asked him in a daze, and he had agreed not to acquire or interfere with her work.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied. He would not forget what he had promised her.

    Lin Wan nodded and got out of the car.

    Xiao Yichen watched Lin Wan¡¯s back until she disappeared. Then, he started the car and went to the Eastern Empire.

    As Xiao Yichen arrived at the office in the Eastern Empire, You Luan carried a stack of documents into the CEO¡¯s office to report.

    Half an hourter, You Luan finished his report and listened to his superior¡¯s instructions before leaving the CEO¡¯s office.

    After You Luan left, Xiao Yichen opened a document and was about to review it when his phone suddenly rang.

    Initially, he took his phone casually, but his mood changed when Xiao Yichen saw the name on the phone screen.

    He picked up the call and ced it beside his ear. Xiao Yichen called out gently, ¡°Yanxi..¡±

 Chapter 58 - 58:1 Want to Take Care of You, Like Before

    Chapter 58:1 Want to Take Care of You, Like Before

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    ¡°Yichen, are you busy? I¡¯m not interrupting your work, am I?¡± A crisp female voice came from the phone. There was obvious excitement and joy in her voice.

    ¡°No, I just arrived at the office,¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    ¡°Well, that¡¯s good,¡± the girl said happily. Then she continued, ¡°1 missed you. 1 wanted to hear your voice and talk to you.¡±

    Hearing the voice on the phone, Xiao Yichen did not have many feelings but was concerned. ¡°How have you been recently?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s pretty good. 1 got an A in this practical ss¡­¡±

    Xiao Yichen chatted for a long time on the phone. During this time, there was a faint smile on his face. He listened to the girl on the other end of the phone talk about her joy. asionally, he would say a few words about his matters, but they were all about work and nothing about life.

    After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yichen held the phone in his hand. After thinking for a while, he put the phone aside and reviewed the documents.

    After reviewing a few documents, he started to think about his woman.

    He¡¯d been ufortable with her clumsy movementsst night but also enjoyed them. And the way she looked when she wasn¡¯t happy. He¡¯d liked the way she looked when she was angry. It was beautiful and a little childlike innocence.

    At the Dream Phil Company, Lin Wan had already sorted out the information she had gotten from Li Muyang yesterday morning. In the afternoon, she started designing. When she returned home after work, she was so tired that she did not want to move, especially her brain. She wanted to have a good sleep.

    Xiao Yichen returned home. After having dinner with Lin Wan, the two of them went upstairs.

    When Lin Wan came out of the shower, Xiao Yichen applied medicine for her as usual. However, Lin Wan was too tired tonight and fell asleep while Xiao Yichen applied medicine for her.

    His body heated up after Xiao Yichen finished applying the medicine to Lin Wan. Just as he was about to ask the little woman to serve him likest night, he saw that she was sleeping soundly, and her breathing was even.

    Xiao Yichen had no choice but to take a cold shower to lower his temperature.

    Two dayster, Lin Wan received a call from Li Muyang when she was working.

    ¡°Wanwan, thepany is holding a meeting for a new product project today. Come over and participate. It¡¯ll be beneficial to your design work. You might even be able to find inspiration,¡± Li Muyang said to Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan thought about it. Since it benefited her work, she naturally would not miss this opportunity.

    ¡°Okay, what time does the meeting start?¡± Lin Wan asked.

    ¡°io.oo am. Come over now. 1¡¯11 wait for you in the office,¡± Li Muyang replied.

    ¡°Got it.¡±

    After hanging up the phone, Lin Wan packed her things and applied to the director to go out to work before going to the Li Corporation.

    Lin Wan arrived at the Li Corporation at 9.40 am. She went to Li Muyang¡¯s office to meet him. The two of them then went to the meeting room together.

    After the three-hour meeting ended, it was already past one in the afternoon. ¡°Wanwan, shall we have dinner together?¡± Li Muyang asked Lin Wan kindly.

    ¡°No, I¡¯ll go back to thepany.¡± Lin Wan did not want to have any interactions with Li Muyang other than work. Hence, after saying that, she prepared to turn around and leave.

    ¡°Wanwan.¡± Li Muyang suddenly grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s arm and said, ¡°Let¡¯s have a meal together. I want to talk to you in the afternoon about my requirements for the ne design this time. You can¡¯t disobey the Li Group¡¯s CEO¡¯s request, right?¡±

    Lin Wan had no choice but to agree. Indeed, she could not reject the CEO¡¯s request for a design.

    In a high-end restaurant near the Li Corporation, Li Muyang chose a private room and sat opposite Lin Wan.

    During the meal, Li Muyang took good care of Lin Wan. He picked up food for Lin Wan like a gentleman while pouring water and sending her tissues.

    ¡°Thank you, I¡¯ll do it myself.¡± Lin Wan refused Li Muyang¡¯s offer to pour her some water and took the cup from him.

    ¡°Wanwan.¡± Li Muyang looked at Lin Wan seriously and said, ¡°1 want to take

    care of you, just like before..¡±

 Chapter 59 - 59:1 Will Acknowledge the Work Designed by You

    Chapter 59:1 Will Acknowledge the Work Designed by You

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    He had not forgotten anything about their rtionship. He still felt moved when he thought about the young love he had in school.

    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, it¡¯s all in the past,¡± Lin Wan replied coldly. She didn¡¯t look at Li Muyang and lowered her head to continue eating.

    ¡°No, it¡¯s not the past. Wanwan, as long as you¡¯re willing, we can still return to the past,¡± Li Muyang said excitedly.

    Lin Wan ignored Li Muyang. She just wanted to finish her meal quickly and visit the Li Corporation. After hearing his request, she wanted to leave immediately.

    Seeing that Lin Wan didn¡¯t answer, Li Muyang grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s hand. He said affectionately, ¡°Wanwan, as long as you divorce Uncle, I¡¯ll marry you immediately. I don¡¯t care that you were once married. I only want you. I only want to be with you.¡±

    ¡°Li Muyang, let go of me. Let go of me.¡± Lin Wan ignored Li Muyang¡¯s words and wanted to escape his grip.

    Neither noticed that a camera not far away was already aimed at them. The sound of the shutter kept ringing.

    Lin Wan broke free from Li Muyang¡¯s hand and was no longer ready to eat. She picked up her bag and stood up. Before she left, she said indifferently, ¡°Mr. Li, I¡¯ll wait for you at your office. 1 have to go back as soon as possible after work.¡± With that, Lin Wan left resolutely.

    Looking at Lin Wan¡¯s back, Li Muyang was very disappointed and frustrated.

    Wanwan, what should I do so that we can return to the past?

    In the Eastern Empire, Xiao Yichen sat in the conference room and discussed the acquisition of a fewpanies with the executives.

    You Luan stood at the door of the conference room. While waiting for Xiao Yichen to finish his meeting, he checked his phone and browsed thetest news.

    Suddenly, a photo made You Luan¡¯s eyes widen because the people in the photo were Li Muyang and¡­ Madam.

    You Luan then browsed through the entire news. The general meaning of the news was some time ago, the CEO of the Li Corporation, Li Muyang, announced that he had canceled his engagement with his fiancee. Today, he was in love with his new lover in a restaurant. It was suspected that this woman would be Mrs. Li.

    After You Luan finished reading the news, his first reaction was to look at the tightly shut door of the conference room. He wondered if he should tell the boss.

    The news was released ten minutes ago. That meant that Li Muyang was having lunch with Madam. That was why someone secretly took photos of him.

    Just as You Luan was hesitating on what to do, the meeting room door suddenly opened.

    You Luan was so frightened that he immediately put away his phone and stood straight, waiting for the boss toe out.

    Xiao Yichen walked out of the conference room and walked towards the elevator. You Luan, immediately ran forward to press the elevator button.

    When they returned to the office on the top floor of the East Mansion, You Luan called out to the Boss when he was about to enter the office.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao.¡± After thinking for a long time, You Luan decided to tell him.

    Xiao Yichen stopped and turned to look at You Luan without saying anything.

    You Luan took out his phone and opened the news interface. Then, he handed his phone to the boss and said, ¡°This is¡­ the news that was just released.¡±

    Xiao Yichen frowned. He didn¡¯t know what You Luan meant, but he still took his phone and looked at it.

    When he saw the photo, Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression changed. After reading the news, the anger in Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart rose.

    ¡°Go to the Li Corporation,¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly and strode towards the elevator.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied and hurriedly followed his superior.

    In the Li Corporation, Li Muyang sat in his office and told Lin Wan about his requirements for the design.

    ¡°Wanwan, these are my requirements for the design. However, you don¡¯t have to satisfy all my requirements. I¡¯ll make an exception for you. As long as you design something, I¡¯ll approve it,¡± Li Muyang said..

 Chapter 60 - 60: Li Muyang, Do You... Want to Die Here Today?

    Chapter 60: Li Muyang, Do You¡­ Want to Die Here Today?

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    ¡°Mr. Li.¡± Lin Wan knew that Li Muyang finished saying all his requests. She stood up and put the pen and notebook into her bag. She said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to make an exception for me. I will try my best to design ording to your requirements as a designer. If I can¡¯t meet your requirements, I willmunicate with you in advance to ensure that the designs will satisfy you to the greatest extent.¡±

    Seeing that Lin Wan was about to leave, Li Muyang was anxious. He hurriedly stood up, walked around the desk, and walked to Lin Wan.

    ¡°Wanwan, you don¡¯t have to work so hard. Just design a random ne will do.¡± As Li Muyang spoke, he reached out his hands to hug Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan realized what Li Muyang wanted to do and took a few steps back.

    Seeing Lin Wan retreat, Li Muyang did not give up. He walked forward and approached Lin Wan.

    ¡°Li Muyang, what¡­ what are you doing?¡± Lin Wan was getting more and more scared as she retreated.

    The corners of Li Muyang¡¯s lips curled up into a smile. Only when Lin Wan retreated to the corner and had no way out did he smile and say, ¡°In the past, you didn¡¯t reject me like this.¡±

    She was really beautiful.

    He couldn¡¯t wait to try.

    ¡°Wanwan, can we have a try?¡± As Li Muyang spoke, he bent down to kiss Lin Wan.

    ¡°Li Muyang, go away.¡± Lin Wan was very annoyed by Li Muyang¡¯s approach. She raised her hands and started to resist.

    ¡°Wanwan, be good.¡± Li Muyang was 1.8 meters tall and was confident he could control this petite woman.

    ¡°No, go away, go away¡­¡± Lin Wan tried to resist and not let Li Muyang touch her.

    However, Li Muyang had no intention of walking away. Instead, the more she resisted, the more he wanted to touch her.

    Suddenly, the door of the office was pushed open. When Xiao Yichen heard Lin Wan¡¯s resistance, he also saw a scene not far away.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s face was indescribably dark. He strode forward, his gaze filled with murderous intent.

    Approaching Li Muyang, Xiao Yichen pulled him away from Lin Wan and punched him in the nose.

    ¡°All¡­¡± Li Muyang cried out in pain. He had yet to see who the person in front of him was.

    ¡°Li Muyang.¡± Xiao Yichen shouted Li Muyang¡¯s name and continued to punch him.

    If he did not teach Li Muyang a lesson, it seemed that he would not remember who his aunt was!

    Lin Wan was so shocked by Li Muyang¡¯s intense actions that she could not regain her senses. She hugged her arms tightly and slowly slid down against the wall. She squatted on the ground.

    You Luan stood not far away. He didn¡¯t know what he was going to do. His superior was teaching Li Muyang a lesson. He couldn¡¯t interfere. Madam seemed to be frightened. She squatted there with a panicked expression. However, he didn¡¯t have the right to help Madam. He was worried that if he touched Madam, his superior would¡­ be angry.

    Xiao Yichen grabbed Li Muyang¡¯s cor with both hands and said angrily, ¡°Li Muyang, she¡¯s your aunt.¡±

    ¡°U-Uncle.¡± Li Muyang endured the pain on his face. At this moment, his thought was very clear. He knew that his uncle was very angry, but he loved Wanwan. ¡°I won¡¯t acknowledge her identity. I only know that she¡¯s the woman 1 love.¡±

    Hearing his nephew¡¯s words, the anger in Li Muyang¡¯s heart burned even more fiercely.

    ¡°Li Muyang, do you¡­ want to die here today?¡± Xiao Yichen gritted his teeth. He had never been so angry with his nephew but kept pestering his woman.. He deserved to die!

 Chapter 61 - 61: Xiao Yichen, Donâ€™t Do Anything Rash

    Chapter 61: Xiao Yichen, Don¡¯t Do Anything Rash

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    Looking at his uncle¡¯s iparably angry gaze, Li Muyang gradually became afraid and didn¡¯t dare to speak.

    He was still afraid of his uncle. After all, with his uncle¡¯s status and power, it was too easy to deal with him.

    Seeing that Li Muyang had quietened down, Xiao Yichen let go of him and walked towards Lin Wan with a gloomy expression.

    Lin Wan was in a better mood now but still looked dazed.

    Xiao Yichen squatted down and reached out to hold Lin Wan¡¯s arm, slowly helping her up.

    He wanted to me her. But seeing her like this, how could he still have the mood to me her? He was too worried!

    ¡°Can you walk?¡± Xiao Yichen asked, his voice revealing a coldness under his anger.

    ¡°Yes.¡± Lin Wan nodded.

    Xiao Yichen put his arm around Lin Wan¡¯s shoulder and helped her to the door.

    However, after taking a few steps, Xiao Yichen suddenly stopped. Lin Wan also stopped in her tracks.

    Xiao Yichen looked at Li Muyang. He said angrily, ¡°I will stop the release of the Li Corporation¡¯s new product.¡±

    If he stopped the Li Corporation from publishing new products, then¡­ Lin Wan would not need to design any nes.

    Hearing his uncle¡¯s words, Li Muyang suddenly widened his eyes in disbelief.

    If the new product was not released, the Li Corporation¡¯s sales would suffer a crushing defeat this quarter. Then thepany¡¯s operations¡­

    Xiao Yichen retracted his gaze and looked at You Luan. He asked coldly, ¡°Do you know what to do?¡±

    ¡°Yes.¡± You Luan said a simple word, but it was very certain.

    What the Boss said just now, he would execute it quickly in the shortest time possible and achieve the result that the Boss wanted.

    Xiao Yichen said nothing else and left Li Muyang¡¯s office with Lin Wan in his arms.

    Since You Luan was handling the matter, he could rest assured!

    You Luan drove them to Blue Bay Vi before driving away.

    Xiao Yichen pulled Lin Wan¡¯s arm into the vi and went straight to the second floor.

    In the bedroom, Xiao Yichen walked to the bed and exerted force with his hand. Lin Wan was thrown onto the bed.

    Just as Lin Wan was about to get up and sit up, she was pressed down by Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen pressed Lin Wan under him. He was still angry. He stared at Lin

    Wan and said word by word, ¡°Any man is not allowed¡­ to touch¡­ my woman¡­ except for me!¡±

    Lin Wan knew that Xiao Yichen was very angry. Hearing his angry words, she did not intend to resist and let him press her down.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Li Muyang to¡­¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly kissed Lin Wan before she could finish her sentence. She didn¡¯t have the chance to finish her sentence.

    Xiao Yichen kissed her for a long time until their breathing quickened. Only then did Xiao Yichen reluctantly leave her lips.

    He knew that what happened today was not her fault, but he had yet to suppress his anger.

    ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to go to the Li Corporation in the future,¡± Xiao Yichen said as he looked at her.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied. Today, he said that he would stop the Li Corporation¡¯s new product from being released, so she naturally did not have to go to the Li Corporation in the future.

    Hearing her obedient answer, Xiao Yichen was more or less satisfied. Looking at her exquisite and fair face, other thoughts surfaced in his mind, and his body lit up.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± As Xiao Yichen spoke, one hand slipped under the hem of her waist and reached down.

    Lin Wan felt that big hand, and her expression immediately changed. She quickly pressed down on Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm with one hand.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, don¡¯t do anything rash,¡± Lin Wan said hurriedly, her entire body

    tense..

 Chapter 62 - 62:1 Donâ€™t Need Your Approval

    Chapter 62:1 Don¡¯t Need Your Approval

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    Was this man so forgetful? He tormented her yesterday, and her body was still sore, but he still wanted to have sex with her now¡­

    Xiao Yichen stopped when Lin Wan stopped him. He stared at her briefly before saying meaningfully, ¡°Wan¡¯er, I miss you very much.¡±

    He only wanted to have her.

    ¡°No.¡± Lin Wan rejected him decisively. She pushed him with both hands and looked at him. She said firmly again, ¡°I¡¯m not feeling well. No.¡±

    Hearing her firm rejection, Xiao Yichen was dissatisfied but could not bear to continue insisting.

    She was his lover. If he continued to ignore her wishes, he would anger her.

    Moreover, she said that she wasn¡¯t feeling well, then¡­

    ¡°Are you feeling unwell? I¡¯ll call the doctor to take a look.¡± As Xiao Yichen spoke, he wanted to call the doctor.

    Seeing his actions, Lin Wan hurriedly stopped him. ¡°No need. You don¡¯t have to call the doctor.¡±

    After stopping him from making the call, Lin Wan thought about it and said, ¡°As long as you respect me and I rest well, I¡¯ll be fine.¡±

    Xiao Yichen understood.

    Then, Xiao Yichen collected his thoughts and controlled his emotions. He did nothing rash and only said, ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen got up and left to take a shower.

    Lin Wan looked at his figure and rxed.

    The rest of the night passed peacefully.

    The next day, Lin Wan woke up with the rm ringing. When she opened her eyes, she saw the man¡¯s handsome face. His bright eyes were looking at her.

    ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re awake?¡± Lin Wan was a little embarrassed to be stared at by Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied without looking away.

    Since he did not touch herst night, he would look at her more.

    Lin Wan blinked twice. Seeing that Xiao Yichen was indifferent, she said softly, ¡°Get up. We still have to work today.¡±

    After that, the two of them got up and washed up. Lin Wan changed her clothes and saw that Xiao Yichen was still washing up in the bathroom. She went downstairs first.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t notice the person sitting in the living room when she walked down the stairs. It wasn¡¯t until she stood on the first floor that Lin Wan saw Xiao Yaling. She was sitting on the sofa in the living room.

    ¡°Sister!¡± Lin Wan called out. Although she didn¡¯t like Xiao Yaling, she was Xiao Yichen¡¯s elder sister. She still had to be polite. Moreover, she was very puzzled. What was she doing in Blue Bay Vi so early in the morning?

    ¡°Hmph, Lin Wan, do you think I¡¯ll acknowledge you as my sister-inw just because you call me sister?¡± Xiao Yaling said harshly. She stood up and walked straight to Lin Wan.

    Standing before Lin Wan, Xiao Yaling continued, ¡°Lin Wan, even if you are a member of the Xiao family now, your status is still low. I will never acknowledge you as my sister-inw.¡±

    Hearing Xiao Yaling¡¯s angry voice, Lin Wan didn¡¯t look angry. She chose to be cold and said, ¡°I don¡¯t need your approval either. I live with Yichen daily, not you, so it doesn¡¯t matter if you acknowledge me.¡±

    After saying that, Lin Wan walked past Xiao Yaling and went to the dining room for breakfast.

    She didn¡¯t want to argue with Xiao Yaling early in the morning. She wanted to avoid it as much as possible. She didn¡¯t want to affect her good mood for the entire day because of Xiao Yaling.

    Lin Wan thought so, but Xiao Yaling didn¡¯t.

    Seeing Lin Wan leave arrogantly and ignoring her, Xiao Yaling was so angry that her face contorted.. She shouted at Lin Wan¡¯s back, ¡°Lin Wan, where are the manners your parents taught you? Don¡¯t you know how to entertain guests?¡±

 Chapter 63 - 63: Canâ€™t Cut Off the Li Corporationâ€™s Wealth

    Chapter 63: Can¡¯t Cut Off the Li Corporation¡¯s Wealth

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    Lin Wan sat in the dining room and didn¡¯t answer Xiao Yaling. Instead, she told Auntie Li in the kitchen, ¡°Pour a ss of water for the guest.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Xiao Yaling was even angrier. She raised her hand and pointed at Lin Wan. She scolded, ¡°Lin Wan, do you think you¡¯re the owner? You don¡¯t entertain guests yourself, but you order the nanny around. Why are you so cheap?¡±

    This vixen didn¡¯te personally to serve me but asked Auntie Li to pour water for me. 1 didn¡¯t want to drink water.

    However, if 1 had a ss of water, I would walk up to Lin Wan and ssh it on her face.

    Shameless b*tch. She didn¡¯t deserve respect.

    Lin Wan ignored Xiao Yaling. She lowered her head, picked up her chopsticks, and started eating the breakfast.

    Xiao Yaling was angered by Lin Wan¡¯s coldness again. Just as she was about to curse loudly again, she heard a voiceing from the stairwell before she could say anything.

    Xiao Yaling turned around and saw that Xiao Yichen hade downstairs. Her expression immediately changed.

    ¡°Good morning, Yichen.¡± Xiao Yaling greeted Xiao Yichen with a smile.

    ¡°Is it wrong for my woman to order the nanny around?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Xiao Yaling coldly as he went downstairs.

    How dare she scold Lin Wan? Did she not remember what happenedst time?

    Xiao Yaling was slightly stunned. She didn¡¯t expect her brother to hear her words just now. She immediately smiled and said, ¡°No, that¡¯s right. The nanny is used to order people around. That¡¯s right, hehe¡­¡±

    Xiao Yichen went downstairs and walked to his sister¡¯s side. He stopped in his tracks and turned to look at her. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±

    After asking, Xiao Yichen walked towards the dining room.

    Xiao Yaling knew that Xiao Yichen was going to eat, so she followed behind him and said with a smile, ¡°Yes, I have something to discuss with you.¡±

    ¡°Yichen, I heard from Muyangst night that you stopped the release of the Li Corporation¡¯s new product, so¡­¡± Xiao Yaling said respectfully and fawningly,¡± Yichen, for my sake, can you take back your order and not stop the release of the Li Corporation¡¯s new product? ¡±

    Xiao Yichen had already sat opposite Lin Wan and started eating breakfast. He had already guessed what his sister had said.

    She would not visit without a reason. This was the only thing that could make here to Blue Bay so early in the morning.

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly and continued eating.

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s rejection, Xiao Yaling¡¯s expression froze. Then, she thought momentarily and smiled, ¡°Yichen, we¡¯re both biological siblings. Our surname is Xiao, so you¡­ can¡¯t cut off the Li Corporation¡¯s wealth.¡±

    ¡°If the new product can¡¯t be released on time, the Li Corporation¡¯s operations will enter a loss. Then¡­¡± Xiao Yaling begged Xiao Yichen with a long face. ¡°Yichen, you know the results after that, so don¡¯t stop the new product from being released this time, okay?¡±

    Xiao Yichen did not care about what his sister said at all. When he saw that Lin

    Wan had finished the porridge in her bowl and was helping her scoop the porridge, he had no intention of answering her.

    He knew her style, so it was useless no matter what she said.

    Lin Wan took the small bowl Xiao Yichen filled with porridge and looked up at Xiao Yichen, not preparing to speak.

    His decision should have been made only if he was willing to change it. Other people¡¯s requests and persuasions should be useless.

    Xiao Yaling waited long but didn¡¯t hear her brother¡¯s answer. She was so embarrassed that she didn¡¯t know what to do.

    Suddenly, Xiao Yaling shifted her gaze to the disgusted Lin Wan..

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    Chapter 64:1 Want to Talk about the Li Corporation, I¡¯m Not Pleading for Sister

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    Although disgusted, she smiled brightly and said to Lin Wan, ¡°Wanwan, 1 know you¡¯re the best. Help me plead for Yichen to retract his order. The release of this new product is too important to the Li Corporation. Really.¡±

    Xiao Yaling¡¯s words gave Lin Wan goosebumps.

    Not long ago, she was still scolding her. Now, she was actually like this and even called her Wanwan intimately. It was a pity she didn¡¯t be an actress and win an Oscar.

    Lin Wan looked up at Xiao Yaling. Before she could say anything, she saw Xiao Yaling walking towards her.

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan didn¡¯t know what Xiao Yaling wanted to do.

    Xiao Yaling walked to Lin Wan¡¯s side and suddenly grabbed one of her hands. She smiled obsequiously and said, ¡°Wanwan, can you help me? The Li Corporation is the lifeblood of my family. The Li Corporation can¡¯t go bankrupt!¡±

    Lin Wan was disgusted by Xiao Yaling¡¯s grip. She tried her best to break free from Xiao Yaling¡¯s grip.

    ¡°Um, um, let go of¡­ me first,¡± Lin Wan said as she struggled to break free.

    However, Xiao Yaling seemed to have made up her mind. She knew it was useless to beg Xiao Yichen, so she pestered Lin Wan.

    She would never let go until she heard the oue she wanted.

    After struggling for a while, Lin Wan still couldn¡¯t escape Xiao Yaling¡¯s hand. She instantly hated Xiao Yaling¡¯s hand even more.

    ¡°Let go of me. 1¡¯11 help you talk to Yichenter,¡± Lin Wan said reluctantly, hoping Xiao Yaling would let go of her.

    ¡°Really?¡± Hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yaling didn¡¯t believe it and confirmed it again.

    Just as Lin Wan was about to nod and speak, Xiao Yichen shouted.

    ¡°Let go of her.¡± Xiao Yichen looked at Xiao Yaling angrily.

    Initially, he thought that she could handle his sister¡¯s pestering. However, he did not expect her to agree to his sister¡¯s request.

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s stern shout, Xiao Yaling was afraid but didn¡¯t let go immediately. Instead, she looked at Lin Wan and said, ¡°Wanwan, remember what you promised me. You must do it.¡±

    After saying that, Xiao Yaling let go of Lin Wan¡¯s hand. Just as she was about to be happy, she heard Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice again.

    ¡°I don¡¯t agree. It¡¯s useless even if she agrees,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Stopping the release of the Li Corporation¡¯s new product was a lesson for Muyang. He did not intend to take it back.

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yaling was dumbfounded. Had all her acting and pretense just now been in vain?

    Before Xiao Yaling could say anything else, Xiao Yichen said to Auntie Li, who had just walked out of the kitchen, ¡°Send the guest out.¡±

    ¡°Yes, sir,¡± Auntie Li replied.

    Just now, when she came out from pouring water ording to Madam¡¯s instructions, she saw Madam Xiao talking to Sir, so she didn¡¯t send water over. Now, she had to carry out Sir¡¯s instructions.

    Auntie Li asked Madam Xiao to leave the vi.

    Xiao Yaling red at Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan for a long time before leaving angrily.

    After breakfast, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan left the vi. Today, Xiao Yichen still sent Lin Wan to work.

    On the way, Lin Wan thought for a long time before looking at Xiao Yichen in the driver¡¯s seat beside her. She called out softly, ¡°Yichen.¡±

    ¡°Plead for Sister?¡± Xiao Yichen asked. She had not said a word since they got into the car. He guessed what she was thinking and what she wanted to say.

    ¡°I want to talk about the Li Corporation, but I¡¯m not pleading for Sister,¡± Lin Wan said..

 Chapter 65 - 65:1 Can Make an Exception for You

    Chapter 65:1 Can Make an Exception for You

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Her impression and attitude towards Xiao Yaling hadn¡¯t changed, so she won¡¯t plead for her. However, since the new product was so important to the Li Corporation, she didn¡¯t want the Li Corporation to go bankrupt or suffer any other consequences because of her. After all, Xiao Yichen¡¯s decision yesterday was also rted to her. She felt bad for making the Li Corporation pay such a huge price.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t say anything. He looked at the road ahead.

    Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen¡¯s side profile and breathed deeply. She mustered her courage and said what was on her mind. ¡°If I design the ne today and hand it to the Li Corporation, can you not stop its new product from being released?¡±

    Hearing her words, Xiao Yichen turned his head and nced at her before continuing to drive.

    ¡°Yichen, I¡¯ll get my colleagues to send the design drafts to the Li Corporation in the afternoon. I won¡¯t meet Li Muyang again, and what happened yesterday won¡¯t happen again, so¡­¡± Lin Wan pleaded.

    She had only thought of the Li Corporation just now. Now that she thought about it carefully, this design was also very important to her work results and thepany¡¯s future development. Therefore, she had to get Xiao Yichen to agree.

    Xiao Yichen still did not speak. Xiao Yichen did not answer even when the car stopped near Dream Phil Company.

    Lin Wan sat in the car and pouted. She didn¡¯t know what to say to make Xiao Yichen nod in agreement.

    ¡°You¡¯re not leaving?¡± Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan. Seeing her unhappy expression, he enjoyed this scene.

    Lin Wan turned around and looked at Xiao Yichen. She suddenly reached out and grabbed Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm. She said shyly, ¡°Chen, promise me, okay?¡±

    She didn¡¯t know if he would agree to such a soft and gentle attitude, but she wanted to try it.

    Xiao Yichen thought that she was poison. Looking at her made his body heat up.

    On impulse, his long arm grabbed the back of her head. Then, he pulled her closer to him and kissed her.

    ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Lin Wan couldn¡¯t handle the sudden kiss.

    Xiao Yichen enjoyed her taste before letting go of her reluctantly.

    Looking at her slightly red face, the corners of her mouth curled into a devilish smile as he said, ¡°I¡¯ve never taken back my orders, but¡­¡±

    ¡°I can make an exception for you,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    When Xiao Yichen agreed, Lin Wan didn¡¯t feel happy. She just felt a little more rxed. She nodded and said to Xiao Yichen, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll design the ne in the afternoon andplete the Li Corporation¡¯s order as soon as possible.¡±

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t say anything. He gentlybed her hair.

    She was very obedient, and he trusted her.

    Lin Wan tidied up her clothes and ensured they were neat before leaving the car to go to work.

    For the entire day, Lin Wan was busy designing the ne. Only after lunch and her inspiration reached its peak Lin Wan began to design seriously.

    For three hours, there was no one to disturb her. Lin Wan turned off her phone and calmed herself down. Her inspiration was at its peak as shepleted this design.

    The theme of the ne was ¡°Ocean¡±. The silver diamond ne had a hint of blue, giving off a refreshing feeling. The white diamond and blue were not an eyesore at all. Instead, they were in a gentle color.

    Lin Wan tidied up the final design and signed her name at the bottom right corner of the design draft. Only then did she ask her colleagues from the marketing department to send the design draft to the Li Corporation.

    After returning from the marketing department, Lin Wan took a ss of water to the pantry to drink and nap.

    Sitting in the pantry, Lin Wan sent a message to Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Chen, I¡¯ve alreadypleted the design draft. I asked my colleagues to send it to the Li Corporation.¡±

    Less than a minuteter, Lin Wan received a text reply from Xiao Yichen..

 Chapter 66 Like a Wild Cat

    66 Like a Wild Cat

    After reading the message, Lin Wan''s face was filled with gloom. She red at her phone angrily as if ring at Xiao Yichen.

    Could this man stillmunicate normally?

    B*stard, demon¡­

    ¡­

    In the blink of an eye, a week passed. When Xiao Yichen woke up in the morning, he looked at the woman in his arms and could not help but smile.

    Tomorrow, the 20 days that the doctor said would be up. He would no longer have to suffer at night.

    During this period, every night was like a year to him.

    Lin Wan stretchedzily in hisfortable embrace. When she opened her eyes, she saw the man''s handsome face.

    "You''re awake." Xiao Yichen said.

    "Yeah," Lin Wan answered first. Then, she gradually realized that there was something wrong with Xiao Yichen''s gaze. It was a little¡­ lustful. Lin Wan immediately lowered her head and said quickly, "I''m getting up."

    After saying that, Lin Wan wanted to turn around and get off the bed to escape. However, before she could turn around, she was grabbed by the man and pressed onto the bed.

    "You¡­" Lin Wan had just said a word when the man kissed her.

    "B*stard¡­" Lin Wan gritted her teeth and pushed the man beside her away forcefully. Then, she quickly went downstairs and fled to the bathroom.

    Looking at her every move, even if she called him a bastard, Xiao Yichen feltfortable.

    She was quite cute when she was angry. She gritted her teeth and bared her fangs, and brandished her ws. Yes¡­ she was like a little wild cat.

    Thirty minutester, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan went downstairs. After breakfast, Xiao Yichen sent Lin Wan to work.

    Lin Wan had been busy with work the entire morning. Only in the afternoon, when she saw Xiao Yichen''s call, did Lin Wan hurriedly take her phone and go to the corridor to answer it.

    "Hello." Lin Wan answered the call.

    "Are you very busy?" Xiao Yichen''s voice came from the other end of the phone. She was answering the phone sote at night. Was she very busy with work?

    "It''s okay. I''m not particrly busy," Lin Wan said. Then, she asked, "What''s the matter for calling me?"

    "Let''s go back to the mansion for dinner tonight," Xiao Yichen said calmly. Ultimately, he exined, "Mom called me just now and said she wants us to return tonight."

    "Okay," Lin Wan replied. Since it was her mother-inw''s idea, she would go back. Anyway, it was fine to have a meal.

    After chatting for a while, Lin Wan hung up.

    After work in the afternoon, Xiao Yichen picked up Lin Wan, and they rushed to the mansion.

    In the Xiao mansion, Ning Yan stood in the dining room and ordered the housekeepers to serve the dishes.

    "Wanwan likes that dish. Put it in front of her seat," Ning Yan said to the nanny as she pointed at a dish on the dining table.

    The nanny responded and ced them ording to Old Madam''s request.

    "Yichen likes this dish. Put it over there," Ning Yan continued.

    Xiao Shengdong walked over from the living room and stood beside Ning Yan. He first sighed, then said to his wife, "Yan, there''s no need to be so formal. Yichen and Lin Wan are just back for a quick meal."

    "I have to prepare a meal as well. Otherwise, how can I establish an image as a mother-inw for Wanwan?" Ning Yan argued with the older man.

    They debated in the dining room until they heard the front door open. Then they headed for the living room.

    Xiao Yichen held Lin Wan''s hand and walked in.

 Chapter 67 Always Working Hard

    67 Always Working Hard

    "Dad, Mom."

    "Dad, Mom¡­"

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan greeted the two elders.

    Xiao Shengdong nodded to express his greetings to the children. Ning Yan, on the other hand, walked forward affectionately and held her daughter-inw''s hand. Concerned, she asked, "Wanwan, you must be tired from working all day, right?"

    "No," Lin Wan replied with a smile. Herplexion was very good, and her smile looked even more beautiful.

    "Okay, don''t tire yourself out. Take care of yourself," Ning Yan said.

    They sat in the living room and chatted for a while before going to the dining room to eat.

    Xiao Shengdong sat at the head of the table, and Xiao Yichen sat opposite his mother with Lin Wan beside him.

    "Wanwan, eat more," Ning Yan said as she picked up some food into the small bowl in front of Lin Wan.

    "Thank you, Mom," Lin Wan hurriedly replied. She liked this very friendly and caring mother-inw and felt much closer to her.

    Ning Yan happily watched her daughter-inw eat. After a while, she looked at her son opposite her and suddenly asked, "Yichen, you''ve been married to Wanwan for a while. When do you n to have a child? I''m waiting for my grandson."

    Ever since she discovered that her son was married, she had wanted grandchildren. However, she did not know what these two children were thinking, so she asked them today.

    Ning Yan''s words stunned Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan. Even Xiao Shengdong took two seconds toe back to his senses.

    Ning Yan waited long but didn''t hear her son''s reply. Then, she looked at her daughter-inw and asked, "Wanwan, tell me, when can I get a grandson?"

    Lin Wan blushed. She did not know how to answer her mother-inw and did not dare to look up at her.

    She had never talked to Xiao Yichen about the child. Moreover, her body during this period¡­ When she thought of this, she did not know how to answer her mother-inw!

    "Huh?" Ning Yan couldn''t wait any longer. She gestured for her daughter-inw to answer.

    "I¡­" Lin Wan stammered. Her face was red, and she was nervous. At this moment, she could not organize her words at all.

    "Mom." Xiao Yichen suddenly called out and looked at his mother. "We have been working hard for a long time."

    After a pause, Xiao Yichen continued, "Try to¡­ let you have a grandson as soon as possible."

    "¡­" Xiao Yichen''s words made Lin Wan even more nervous and shy.

    Why was this man so straightforward in front of his elders? Moreover, what did he mean by working hard all the time? Previously, he was the one who tortured her to death every night, okay? Fortunately, she was not feeling well recently, so he stopped for a while.

    Ning Yan was very satisfied with her son''s answer. She smiled and nodded. "Good, good. Yichen, you have to work hard. I''m waiting for good news."

    "Okay¡­" Xiao Yichen turned to look at the shy little woman beside him.

    He had not discussed the child with her, but since her mom had asked today, he had answered ording to his thoughts.

    There was nothing bad about having a child with her!

    After dinner, Xiao Yichen followed the old man to the study to discuss something. Ning Yan and Lin Wan sat in the living room and chatted. Ning Yan suddenly had something to do at Mrs. Zhang''s vi not far away.

    "Wanwan, can you be alone in the living room?" Ning Yan asked her daughter-inw before leaving the house.

    "Yes, Mom. Go ahead," Lin Wan replied with a smile.

    "Okay, why don''t you go to Yichen''s room upstairs and rest? When he''s done, he''ll look for you in his room," Ning Yan said.

    "Okay¡­" Lin Wan nodded.

    After Ning Yan left, Lin Wan asked the nanny to bring her to Xiao Yichen''s room upstairs.

 Chapter 68 Ruiling Is So Beautiful

    68 Ruiling Is So Beautiful

    The nanny knew that this young mistress was not familiar with the environment of the mansion. She went to the third floor and introduced her to the young mistress. "Young mistress, this is Young Master''s room. Next door is Miss Ruiling''s room. Over there is Eldest Miss''s room."

    "Okay. Thank you," Lin Wan said gently to the nanny and walked into Xiao Yichen''s room.

    Xiao Yichen''s room was decorated simply but exuded luxury and nobility. Because the room was cleaned every day, it looked very clean.

    Lin Wan first looked around the room, then slowly walked around the room, browsing through every decoration.

    A photo frame on the table caught Lin Wan''s attention as she stood before it.

    The back of the photo frame was facing Lin Wan. Only the back could be seen, but the front of the photo could not be seen.

    Curious, Lin Wan took a step forward and took the photo frame. She flipped it over and looked at it.

    The photo in the frame was of Xiao Yichen and a girl holding hands.

    Lin Wan looked at the girl in the photo seriously. She seemed to be about the same age as Xiao Yichen. This photo looked like it was taken in school. The two of them were young and in their prime. The smile on the girl''s face was beautiful and innocent. Although Xiao Yichen did not smile, there was joy in his eyes.

    "She¡­ should be Ruiling, right?" Lin Wan muttered to herself. The person who could hold Xiao Yichen''s hand and take a photo together must be his closest person. Moreover, he had previously said that his second sister, Ruiling, was only two years bigger than him, so the person in the photo should be Xiao Ruiling.

    After confirming, Lin Wan smiled and muttered, "Ruiling is so beautiful."

    After looking at it for a while, Lin Wan returned the photo frame and turned to leave.

    What she did not see was that in the bottom right corner of the photo, two words were pressed down by the photo frame. It was Chenxi.

    After Lin Wan finished browsing the room, she felt a little sleepy. She looked at her watch. It was past eight.

    Lin Wan wondered when Xiao Yichen and the old master would finish their conversation. She thought about it and decided to lie on the bed and nap first. When Xiao Yichen was done, she would go downstairs and go home with him.

    At this moment, Xiao Yichen and the old master sat opposite each other in the study. The atmosphere in the entire study was exceptionally cold.

    "Yichen, promise me that no matter what happens in the future, you won''t have any ideas about the Li Corporation," Xiao Shengdong said to his son.

    "I can''t," Xiao Yichen replied coldly.

    Not targeting the Li Corporation? What was the Li Corporation? Xiao Yaling''spany? The Eastern Empire had never acknowledged rtives in the business world. It only depended on benefits.

    Xiao Shengdong frowned and sighed. He continued to persuade him, "Yichen, the Li Corporation belongs to your eldest sister. It''s very important to your eldest sister''s family."

    "So?" Xiao Yichen asked his father. He would not show any mercy when discussing business matters, including his dad. "When the Li Corporation was messing around, you allowed the Li Corporation to do whatever they wanted for Eldest Sister''s sake?"

    The question from his son left Xiao Shengdong speechless.

    "Dad, you have three children. Don''t be too biased." Xiao Yichen stood up and prepared to leave the study.

    Just as he took two steps, Xiao Yichen thought of something and stopped. He turned to look at his father and said, "I''m the CEO of the East Mansion. You know my style. I never show mercy in the business, even if it''s my family!"

    With that, Xiao Yichen left the study.

    When he went downstairs, Xiao Yichenposed himself. He did not want to bring the official emotions he had discussed with his dad to his mom and Lin Wan.

    However, when he reached downstairs, Xiao Yichen looked around the living room. There was no sign of his mom and Lin Wan.

 Chapter 69 In the Future, We Have to Work Hard?

    69 In the Future, We Have to Work Hard?

    "Where''s Young Madam?" Xiao Yichen asked the housekeeper who was cleaning the dining room.

    "Young Master, Madam is in your room," the nanny replied.

    Xiao Yichen frowned slightly, then turned around and went upstairs again.

    When he reached the third floor and pushed open his room door, Xiao Yichen immediately saw the little woman resting on the bed.

    She didn''t even bother to cover herself with a nket. She justy there without taking off her shoes.

    Xiao Yichen walked in and stopped beside Lin Wan. He could not bear to wake her up when he saw her sleeping, but he still called out, "Wan''er¡­"

    Lin Wan was not in a deep sleep. When she heard a sound, she immediately opened her eyes.

    "Yichen," Lin Wan called out sleepily. She sat up and rubbed her eyes. "Are you done?"

    "Yes," Xiao Yichen said. He squatted down and stared at her face seriously. "Are you tired? Are you want to stay here tonight?"

    If she was tired, they could stay here tonight. He had lived in this room before he moved to Blue Bay Vi.

    "No, I''m not particrly tired. I was just a little tired just now and took a nap. Let''s go back to Blue Bay Vi." Lin Wan shook her head and said. She still had to work tomorrow, so staying here without any clothes to change into was inconvenient.

    Looking at the sleepy Lin Wan, an inexplicable feeling arose in Xiao Yichen''s heart. Even he could not tell if he liked her or¡­ loved her.

    "Okay, let''s go." Xiao Yichen listened to her.

    She didn''t want to stay. He won''t force her.

    On the way back to Blue Bay Vi, Lin Wan looked at the night scenery outside the window and suddenly thought of that photo frame. She turned around and looked at Xiao Yichen. "Yichen, I''ve seen Ruiling''s photo. She''s very beautiful."

    Xiao Yichen thought his mom had shown Lin Wan his second sister''s photo. Then, he said, "Yes, she has always been in the fashion industry. Her outlook and style are very unique."

    Second Sister was indeed very beautiful. She was naturally beautiful. Coupled with her special temperament and dressing style, she was almost perfect.

    However, in his eyes, his second sister''s beauty¡­ was inferior to the woman beside him.

    He could never get tired of looking at her face. He could never get tired of having sex with her. He could never enjoy everything she had.

    Her face, figure, temperament, and attire were definitely on par with Second Sister.

    "Oh¡­" Lin Wan nodded and did not say anything else.

    At Blue Bay Vi, Xiao Yichen carried Lin Wan to bathe.

    Aftering out of the shower, Xiao Yichen hugged her tightly and stared at her with lecherous eyes. He said, "Go to the hospital tomorrow."

    "¡­" Lin Wan blinked. She knew what Xiao Yichen meant.

    Tomorrow was the 20-day deadline. Xiao Yichen would bring her to the hospital for a checkup tomorrow.

    "Um¡­ um, can we go this weekend?" Lin Wan asked innocently.

    Today was Tuesday, and there were still a few days before the weekend. She wanted to dy it as long as she could. Anyway, there was no hurry for the checkup. Resting for a few more days would only be better for her body!

    "No," Xiao Yichen said domineeringly. Naturally, he knew what she was thinking. He continued, "Mom is still waiting to have a grandchild. We¡­ need to work hard."

    Lin Wan suddenly pouted like a resentful woman at the mention of this. "Xiao Yichen, when have we been working hard? Why are you talking nonsense to Mom tonight?"

    They hadn''t been working hard, alright? He was the one who took the initiative every time, alright?

    Looking at the woman in his arms, Xiao Yichen asked, "So¡­ what you meant is that we need to work hard in the future?"

 Chapter 70 What Has It To Do With My Hospital?

    70 What Has It To Do With My Hospital?

    "¡­" Lin Wan''s face instantly turned red. "No, that''s not what I meant."

    "Wan''er," Xiao Yichen murmured, leaning close to Lin Wan''s ear.

    "I¡­ don''t want to," Lin Wan said in frustration. She knew what Xiao Yichen meant. She couldn''t help but move, wanting to resist this man.

    However, Lin Wan''s actions were a temptation to Xiao Yichen.

    In the end, Lin Wan snuggled into Xiao Yichen''s arms obediently. Xiao Yichen hugged Lin Wan and fell asleep. He only hoped that when he woke up, it would be dawn, and he would immediately bring the little woman to the hospital.

    ¡­

    The next day, Lin Wan was still sound asleep when Xiao Yichen woke her.

    "Wan''er, wake up, okay?" Xiao Yichen whispered into Lin Wan''s ear.

    "No, let me sleep for a while more." Lin Wan pouted and looked very unwilling. She even instinctively snuggled into Xiao Yichen''s arms.

    Looking at the little woman''s sleepy movements, he would let her continue sleeping if it were any other time. However, they had to go to the hospital today, and he could not waste a second.

    "Be good¡­ Okay?" Xiao Yichen said and kissed Lin Wan''s earlobe gently.

    In a daze, Lin Wan felt a wave of hot air approached her. She felt itchy.

    Helpless, Lin Wan opened her eyes and reached for her phone beside her. She took it and saw that it was only 6.30 am. She usually woke up at 7 am at work, but she was early today.

    However, this man had acted many small actions by her side. She worried he would do bad things again, so she should get up.

    After getting up and washing up, Lin Wan changed her clothes and went downstairs for breakfast with Xiao Yichen.

    During breakfast, under Xiao Yichen''s gaze, Lin Wan called the department director and applied for a day off because she was not feeling well and had to go to the hospital for a checkup.

    Xiao Yichen drove to Mingyuan Private Hospital under the Luo Corporation with Lin Wan. The director of this hospital was Luo Ziyan.

    Luo Ziyan was already waiting for the arrival of the two VIPs at the hospital entrance. When he saw Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan getting out of the car and walking towards him, Luo Ziyan also took a few steps to wee them.

    "You''re quite early!" Luo Ziyan said with a smile. He nodded and greeted Lin Wan. Then, he looked at Xiao Yichen and teased, "It must have been very torturous at night these few days, right?"

    "Cut the crap." Xiao Yichen red at Luo Ziyan and asked, "Has everything been arranged?"

    "Of course. How can I not properly arrange Young Master Xiao''s orders?" Xiao Yichen said with a wicked smile. He had always felt that he needed to use jokes to ease the cold atmosphere with Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen didn''t say anything else. He held Lin Wan''s hand and walked towards the hospital.

    When they arrived at the gynecology department, Luo Ziyan instructed the doctor to examine Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan went in to check, leaving Xiao Yichen to wait in the corridor while Luo Ziyan apanied Xiao Yichen.

    "Don''t be nervous. The doctor I arranged for her is the gynecology director. Lin Wanwan will be fine," Luo Ziyan said to Xiao Yichen, who was waiting anxiously.

    "If anything happens to her, I''ll break your hospital," Xiao Yichen said coldly.

    He had already been inside for half an hour, but there was no movement. It would be a lie to say that he was not anxious.

    "Don''t take it seriously. Lin Wanwan got a problem all because of you. What has it got to do with my hospital?" Luo Ziyan hurriedly said. His brother treasured his woman too much.

 Chapter 71 Have a Meal First, and Have Another Tonight

    71 Have a Meal First, and Have Another Tonight

    Xiao Yichen red at Luo Ziyan, signaling him to shut up. He was very annoyed now!

    Luo Ziyan knew what Xiao Yichen meant and shrugged helplessly. In the end, he remained silent.

    Another twenty minutes passed before the door of the gynecology room opened.

    The director of the gynecology department walked out, took off her mask, and greeted the two of them.

    "How is she?" Xiao Yichen hurriedly went forward to ask.

    "President Xiao, Miss Lin has no problem," the gynecology director replied. Then, she continued, "For now, you can¡­ sleep together, but you¡­"

    The gynecology director paused momentarily and carefully nced at Xiao Yichen''s handsome face before continuing, "You still have to be more careful in the future. That aspect¡­ should be less appropriate, in case Miss Lin''s body¡­ can''t take it anymore and¡­ gets injured again."

    After hearing the gynecology director''s words, Xiao Yichen finally understood, but he did not answer the gynecology director.

    On the other hand, Luo Ziyan, standing at the side, secretlyughed.

    After the gynecology director finished speaking, she bowed and left.

    Only then did Luo Ziyan pat Xiao Yichen''s shoulder and repeated the words with a teasing tone. "Brother, please be appropriate¡­ in that aspect."

    "Do you want to die?" Xiao Yichen red at him.

    Luo Ziyan was so frightened that he hurriedly retracted his hand and pursed his lips without saying a word.

    After Lin Wan came out, she was dragged out of the hospital by Xiao Yichen. She was stuffed into the car and headed home.

    "We haven''t thanked Luo Ziyan yet," Lin Wan said to Xiao Yichen as she sat in the car.

    Luo Ziyan was the one who arranged and apanied them to the hospital today. She should be thanking him.

    "There''s no need for that," Xiao Yichen replied simply. There was no need to be so polite with him as they had a good rtionship.

    "Okay," Lin Wan replied.

    Xiao Yichen drove very quickly and soon returned to Blue Bay Vi.

    After the car stopped, Lin Wan had just gotten out of the car when Xiao Yichen walked over and carried her into the vi.

    "Well, put me down. I can walk by myself," Lin Wan said. Even though Auntie Li wasn''t in the vi right now, Xiao Yichen''s hug still made her ufortable.

    Xiao Yichen didn''t say anything. With a cold face, he walked into the vi and strode upstairs.

    When they arrived at the bedroom, Xiao Yichen threw Lin Wan onto the bed and pressed her down impatiently.

    "Don''t¡­" Lin Wan knew what Xiao Yichen wanted to do. She immediately pressed her hands against his chest and looked at him. She seemed to be begging him. "Tonight¡­ is that okay?"

    It was daylight, and he didn''t want to¡­ be tortured half to death by him.

    Seeing the little woman stop him, Xiao Yichen thought of pampering her, but he couldn''t control his emotions. After thinking about it, he chose thetter.

    Lin Wan fell asleep in Xiao Yichen''s arms. She enjoyed such a warm embrace in her deep sleep and snuggled into the man''s arms asionally.

    Xiao Yichen looked at the little woman in his arms under the faint light of the wallmp, and his lips curled into a smile.

    ¡­

 Chapter 72 - 72: Thereâ€™s No Need to Gift Between Colleagues

    Chapter 72: There¡¯s No Need to Gift Between Colleagues

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    In the blink of an eye, a week passed. In the morning, Lin Wan went to work tiredly. As soon as she walked into thepany, she met Shen Yun.

    ¡°Yunyun, good morning.¡± Lin Wan greeted Shen Yun.

    However, Shen Yun had a wicked smile on her face as she asked Lin Wan, ¡°Wanwan, is your husband especially good at doing sex? He imprints kiss stamps on your body every day.¡±

    Hearing Shen Yun¡¯s words, Lin Wan immediately reached out and pulled her cor. She was very worried. Had Yun Yun seen the mark on her neck?

    Lin Wan was vexed. Xiao Yichen bit her every night!

    ¡°Stop hiding. Wanwan, even if you can¡¯t see those things, anyone with experience knows what¡¯s going on with your current state,¡± Shen Yun said with a smile.

    ¡°It¡¯s all that annoying person¡¯s fault,¡± Lin Wan said angrily, but she did not feel angry.

    Shen Yun smiled. After chatting with Lin Wan for a while, she changed the topic. ¡°By the way, Wanwan, did you know that the director of the marketing department, Zhou Shaoqing, returned to the country yesterday? Many colleagues went to the marketing department to greet him today.¡±

    Shen Yun gossiped about Zhou Shaoqing to Lin Wan because not only was Zhou Shaoqing recognized as the male god by all the female colleagues in thepany, but he had also been pursuing Lin Wan before.

    Shen Yun thought, ¡°When Zhou Shaoqing found out that Wanwan had a boyfriend in the past, he still pursued her relentlessly. Now that Wanwan was married, would he¡­ still pursue her relentlessly?

    ¡°Oh, Director Zhou is the object of admiration of many female colleagues. It¡¯s normal to visit him in the marketing department,¡± Lin Wan replied calmly. There were no feelings for her.

    In the past, when Zhou Shaoqing pursued her, she disagreed and had no feelings for him. Now that she was married, she no longer cared about him and treated him as an ordinary colleague.

    Shen Yun knew Lin Wan did not have a good impression of Zhou Shaoqing. After gossiping for a while, the two of them went to work.

    At noon, when they got off work at twelve, Lin Wan and Shen Yun walked out of the office. Just as they were about to go to the office for lunch, they saw Zhou Shaoqing walking over with arge bouquet of roses before they reached the elevator.

    ¡°Lin Wan.¡± As Zhou Shaoqing walked towards Lin Wan, he greeted her with a smile.

    Lin Wan and Shen Yun stopped and watched as Zhou Shaoqing approached.

    Shen Yun knew that Zhou Shaoqing was here to look for Lin Wan. She tactfully told Lin Wan she was waiting for her at the elevator and left.

    Zhou Shaoqing walked up to Lin Wan and stood still. As he handed the rose to Lin Wan, he smiled and said, ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯m back. This flower is for you.¡±

    Lin Wan looked at the roses in front of her. There was no excitement, and she had no intention of taking the flowers.

    After thinking about it, Lin Wan said, ¡°Director Zhou, wee back. But I might not be able to ept these flowers.¡±

    When Zhou Shaoqing heard Lin Wan¡¯s words, he frowned tightly. He had a little disappointed, but he immediately forced a smile. ¡°Wanwan, I know you have a boyfriend, but it¡¯s okay. I like you. This is for you, so you must ept it.¡±

    After Zhou Shaoqing finished speaking, he did not forget to hand the flowers in his hand forward.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t want to ept his flowers, but she couldn¡¯t find any other reason to reject him. She had nothing to do with Li Muyang now so she couldn¡¯t use Li Muyang as an excuse. However, she and Xiao Yichen were secretly married, so she couldn¡¯t tell him that her husband was Xiao Yichen, so¡­

    Lin Wan thought for a long time before she smiled and said to Zhou Shaoqing, ¡°Director Zhou, I¡¯m sorry, but I still can¡¯t ept it. There¡¯s no need to give any gifts between colleagues..¡±

 Chapter 73 - 73: Even if I Donâ€™t Love Him, Iâ€™m Living Well Too

    Chapter 73: Even if I Don¡¯t Love Him, I¡¯m Living Well Too

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    After a pause, Lin Wan quickly said, ¡°I¡¯m going to eat. 1¡¯11 get going first.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan walked past Zhou Shaoqing and quickly approached the elevator.

    ¡°Wanwan¡­¡± Zhou Shaoqing called out to Lin Wan from behind, but Lin Wan had no intention of turning around.

    Lin Wan and Shen Yun went downstairs to a fast food restaurant near thepany. They ate and chatted.

    ¡°Wanwan, Zhou Shaoqing is back now. Perhaps he¡¯ll pester you every day like before,¡± Shen Yun said to Lin Wan.

    ¡°Huh, so annoying!¡± Lin Wan said helplessly.

    She had rejected Zhou Shaoqing many times, but he was still the same. Now, she had no other choice.

    As a gossip expert, Shen Yun saw Lin Wan¡¯s troubledness. After helping her develop a few bad ideas, he analyzed them and felt it wouldn¡¯t work. She didn¡¯t waste her brain cells anymore and changed the topic.

    ¡°Hey, Wanwan, you¡¯ve lived with your husband for so long. Have you fallen in love with him?¡± Shen Yun asked, her curious eyes staring at Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan thought about it and shook her head.

    Falling in love with him? She didn¡¯t think so, but¡­ the time they had spent together was quite good. She had a meaningful life. There was happiness in her life, but enjoyment in her life.

    ¡°No way? You haven¡¯t fallen in love with a perfect man like Xiao Yichen?¡± Shen Yun asked softly, worried the people beside them would hear her words if she spoke too loudly. After all, Wanwan and Xiao Yichen were secretly married. She still remembered this very clearly.

    ¡°Why must I fall in love with him? I didn¡¯t have love when I married him, and I¡¯m very satisfied with my life now. So¡­ even if I don¡¯t fall in love with him, I¡¯m living a good life,¡± Lin Wan said.

    ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Shen Yun held her chopsticks in her hand and said as she thought, ¡°But Xiao Yichen has never had any scandals. I wonder if he has someone he loves?¡±

    Lin Wan was not interested in Shen Yun¡¯s thoughts and questions. She said, ¡°Alright, Yunyun, let¡¯s eat.¡±

    After the two of them ate, they returned to thepany. When they went to work in the afternoon, Lin Wan and Shen Yun received an arrangement from the director.

    ¡°Lin Wan, Shen Yun, we must fight for thetest coboration project. Take a look at the information.¡± As the director spoke, he handed the information to Lin Wan.

    Shen Yun came over and read the information with Lin Wan.

    After reading it, Lin Wan and Shen Yun widened their eyes simultaneously.

    ¡°SU series jewelry design?¡± Shen Yun looked up at the director in disbelief.

    The Eastern Empire and the Li Corporation jointly created the SU series, a luxury brand. It was already an honor to be able to participate in the jewelry design of the SU series. If their design works were chosen, their value and thepany¡¯s honor would increase thousands of times.

    ¡°That¡¯s right. The director of the headquarters helped thepany fight for a spot in thepetition, so I¡¯ll leave the design of this project to the two of you. Lin Wan will be the main designer, and Shen Yun will be the assistant. There won¡¯t be a problem, right?¡± The director said. Because the Li Corporation¡¯s design had been approvedst time, the Li Corporation¡¯s new products have been selling very well in the market recently. Not only had the Li Corporation¡¯s profits been good, but Dream Philpany¡¯s reputation had also spread. Hence, the design of the Li Corporation was still handed to Lin Wan.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m fine with it,¡± Shen Yun said happily. She was already considered lucky to be able to participate in the SU series design. Coupled with the fact that she was working with Wanwan, she was even happier.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine with it too.¡± Lin Wan nodded.

    ¡°Alright, start preparing as soon as possible.¡± The director left after saying that.

    After that, Lin Wan and Shen Yun discussed and decided to finish their work this afternoon. From tomorrow onwards, they should work on the SU series. It was a rush as they would participate in the election next week.

    After work in the afternoon, Lin Wan prepared to drive home. She parked her car in the open-air parking lot in front of the office building in the morning, so Lin Wan walked straight to the parking lot when she walked out of the office building.

    But before he reached the parking lot, she saw Zhou Shaoqing walking towards her with a gift box..

 Chapter 74 Dont Give Me Any Gifts

    74 Don''t Give Me Any Gifts

    Lin Wan stopped and looked at Zhou Shaoqing helplessly.

    Why was he still haunting her?

    Zhou Shaoqing did not care about her expression. He approached her with a smile.

    "Wanwan." Zhou Shaoqing stood before Lin Wan and smiled. "If you don''t like the roses I gave you in the afternoon, I''ll give you this."

    Zhou Shaoqing handed over the gift box as he spoke and exined, "This bag is thetest model. I took two hours off in the afternoon to buy it. The bag looks very nice. You will like it."

    "Director Zhou," Lin Wan called out helplessly. "Don''t give me any gifts in the future. I won''t ept them."

    Lin Wan felt that she had made herself very clear in the afternoon, but¡­ why was he so persistent?

    "Wanwan, this is my appreciation. Please ept it," Zhou Shaoqing said gently. He looked at Lin Wan lecherously, not wanting to shift his gaze away.

    "I''m sorry, I won''t ept it," Lin Wan said, preparing to leave.

    However, she had just stepped when Zhou Shaoqing suddenly grabbed Lin Wan''s arm.

    "Wanwan, if you don''t ept it today, I''ll still give it to you tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, or even in the future," Zhou Shaoqing said firmly.

    Lin Wan felt especially helpless. After thinking for a while, she suddenly looked at Zhou Shaoqing and asked, "If I ept it today, will you not give any gift to me again in the future?"

    "¡­" Zhou Shaoqing did not expect Lin Wanwan to ask such a question. However, on second thought, he could agree to her request for now. He would not send her any gifts in the future as long as she epted his gift today.

    As for what would happen in the future, he would think about it in the future. When the time came, he would give Wanwan a gift again. Girls always loved materialistic things, so she definitely wouldn''t reject him. Moreover, he believed that one day, the materialistic things and these good things would move Wanwan. She would agree to marry him.

    "Yes, as long as you ept it today," Zhou Shaoqing said.

    Upon hearing Zhou Shaoqing''s words, Lin Wan exerted a little force and broke free from Zhou Shaoqing''s hand. She took the gift box from his other hand.

    "I''ll ept it. Thank you. Don''t send me any gift again." Lin Wan turned around and walked towards the parking lot.

    Looking at Lin Wan''s back, Zhou Shaoqing smiled happily. He was overjoyed.

    He thought, "Wanwan, I knew you loved material things. I''ll give you more in the future. I must use material things to move your heart."

    Lin Wan sat in the car and threw the gift box on the passenger seat. Without even looking at it, she started the engine and left.

    ¡­

    After returning to Blue Bay Vi, Lin Wan parked the car in the garage. Just as she opened the car door and was about to leave, she remembered the gift box.

    Thinking about it, Lin Wan simply took the gift box out of the car. Even if she did not like this gift, she could not leave it in the car. At most, she would leave it in a corner of the house and not use it.

    After entering the vi, Lin Wan did not go upstairs immediately. Instead, she ced the gift box on the coffee table in the living room and went to the dining room to pour herself a ss of water. She sat in the dining room to drink water and rest. It was quite tiring to be busy all day.

    After Lin Wan finished drinking the water and was almost done resting, she went upstairs. She did not look at the living room and even forgot that there was a gift box on the coffee table.

    When Xiao Yichen returned home and changed his shoes, he saw that the little woman''s slippers were not there. Knowing that she had already returned from work, a rxed smile appeared on his face.

    He walked into the living room and was about to look around for the little woman when he noticed the gift box on the coffee table.

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 Chapter 75 Too Many Employees in Dream Phil Company

    75 Too Many Employees in Dream Phil Company

    Xiao Yichen frowned slightly. He couldn''t figure out why there was a gift box at home. Could it be that someone had given a gift to the little woman?

    Puzzled, Xiao Yichen walked to the coffee table and looked at the gift box seriously.

    There was a bow tied to the white gift box. It was a gift box. There must be something valuable inside.

    Xiao Yichen reached out and opened the gift box.

    When he saw a new leather bag inside, Xiao Yichen frowned even more. The logo on the bag was an international luxury brand, and the value of this bag¡­ was naturally not low.

    Who would give such a precious thing to Lin Wan?

    Just as Xiao Yichen was puzzled, Xiao Yichen noticed a card beside the bag. Curious, he reached out to take the card and looked at it.

    "Wanwan, my love for you will never change! From Shaoqing."

    Instantly, the anger in Xiao Yichen''s heart burned, but his entire body exuded a murderous coldness.

    Who was Shaoqing? He dared to intend on his woman.

    And Lin Wan. It had been so long, but she still didn''t know her identity. She was still fooling around outside. Was she tired of living?

    Xiao Yichen clenched his fists tightly. The card in his hand had already been crumpled into a circle because of his clenched fists.

    Xiao Yichen''s deep eyes stared the scene before him, and his face was gloomy.

    Lin Wan, can''t I afford to buy a bag? Do you need another man to buy them for you?

    Or do you like to hook up outside?

    Xiao Yichen walked upstairs angrily.

    In the master bedroom, Lin Wan had just changed into her clothes and set off. She hummed a tune as she sat before the dressing table, nning tob her hair.

    However, she heard the bedroom door being pushed open before she reached the dressing table. Moreover, because he used too much strength, the door being pushed open was very loud.

    Lin Wan stopped and looked at the door. She saw Xiao Yichen walking in with a cold face.

    "You''re back." Lin Wan was used to Xiao Yichen''s asional cold face. She didn''t notice anything and greeted him as usual.

    Xiao Yichen did not answer Lin Wan. He walked up to her and grabbed her arm forcefully.

    "Who is Shaoqing?" Xiao Yichen asked angrily.

    "¡­" When Lin Wan heard Xiao Yichen''s words, she instantly remembered the gift box downstairs¡­

    He must have seen the gift box to know Zhou Shaoqing''s name.

    "H-He''s my colleague," Lin Wan answered truthfully. She was a little nervous and afraid of Xiao Yichen. He looked so fierce.

    Hearing Lin Wan''s answer, Xiao Yichen was even angrier. He continued to ask, "He loves you?"

    "Yes," Lin Wan said and continued, "but I don''t love him."

    Xiao Yichen was more satisfied with thest sentence but still frowned.

    "If you don''t love him, why did you ept his gift?" Xiao Yichen asked.

    "I had no choice but to ept it. Ask Auntie Li to throw it away if you think it''s an eyesore. I don''t care," Lin Wan said. She didn''t care anyway.

    Now that Xiao Yichen knew what Lin Wan was thinking, the anger in his heart dissipated a little, but as a punishment, he refused to let her go.

    He suddenly let go of her arm and wrapped his arm around her waist. With a light hook, she entered his arms.

    Then, without waiting for her reaction, Xiao Yichen leaned over and kissed her, sealing her lips.

    D*mn it. Even if she had nothing to do with Shaoqing, he would not allow her to ept his gift.

    Also, there were too many employees in Dream Philpany, especially male employees. He had to interfere with Dream Philpany''s management and fire some annoying people.

 Chapter 76 Half Business and Half Private?

    76 Half Business and Half Private?

    "Huh¡­" Lin Wan resisted Xiao Yichen''s kiss, but she couldn''t resist no matter what. Ultimately, she stopped struggling and let him do whatever he wanted.

    After a long time, Xiao Yichen let go of Lin Wan, but he did not let her leave his arms. He continued to hug her tightly.

    Lin Wan was breathing heavily in Xiao Yichen''s arms. Before she could react, she heard a warning sound above her head.

    "If this happens again, I won''t let you off easily."

    Lin Wan pursed her lips and dared not say anything, but she didn''t dare. Just now, Xiao Yichen was so angry that he looked like he wanted to eat her up. She was still quite afraid.

    "Huh?" Xiao Yichen was dissatisfied when he did not hear Lin Wan''s reply.

    "Got it," Lin Wan replied. She did not want to anger this domineering demon anymore. Otherwise, she would be the one punished in the end.

    ¡­

    Xiao Yichen pulled Lin Wan downstairs. When they arrived downstairs, Xiao Yichen instructed Auntie Li, "Throw away the things on the coffee table."

    "Yes, sir," Auntie Li replied.

    Lin Wan stood beside Xiao Yichen and nced at the gift box on the coffee table. There was no reluctance for her. Since it was an eyesore, then throw it away!

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan walked to the dining room. Lin Wan wanted to break free from Xiao Yichen''s hand and sit down to eat.

    However, Xiao Yichen dragged Lin Wan to his usual seat before Lin Wan could break free. He pulled out the chair and sat down first. Then, he pulled Lin Wan into his arms and let her sit on hisp.

    "I¡­ I''ll sit over there," Lin Wan said shyly.

    It was too awkward to sit on Xiao Yichen''sp.

    "Sit down." Xiao Yichen''s tone was not very good, and he had no intention of letting go of Lin Wan.

    After saying that, he picked up his chopsticks and a dish and ced them beside Lin Wan''s mouth.

    Lin Wan looked embarrassed. She opened her mouth in embarrassment and ate the food he fed her.

    They continued having their dinner in that way. When they were almost done, Xiao Yichen said slowly, "In the future, tell me what you want, and I''ll buy it for you."

    "Okay," Lin Wan replied in a low voice.

    Seeing the little woman''s lips move up close, Xiao Yichen couldn''t help but move closer and kiss the woman''s lips.

    "Oh¡­" Lin Wan resisted and pushed Xiao Yichen away. She hurriedly said, "There are oil stains."

    Xiao Yichen was angry when the little woman pushed him away, but after hearing her words, he lost all his anger.

    "I don''t mind," Xiao Yichen said with a devilish smile.

    After dinner, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan sat in the living room and watched television for a while. It was past 10.00 pm before the two of them went upstairs to rest.

    ¡­

    The next day, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan woke up. After breakfast, they drove to work.

    After Xiao Yichen arrived at the office in the East Mansion, he signed a few documents with You Luan''s presented report. After that, there was nothing else important.

    Xiao Yichen took out his phone and dialed the number of Luo Group''s president, Luo Zishen.

    "Yichen." Luo Zishen picked up the phone and asked in surprise, "Why did you call me?"

    "Brother." Xiao Yichen had always called Luo Zishen bbrother. He was Ziyan''s elder brother and also his brother. "There are some things that I need to discuss with you."

    "Business?" Luo Zishen asked.

    "Half business and half private," Xiao Yichen replied.

    "¡­" Luo Zishen was a little confused on the other end of the phone. Half business and half private? What did that mean?

 Chapter 77 Are You Sure You Want to Do This for Lin Wan?

    77 Are You Sure You Want to Do This for Lin Wan?

    "Dream Phil Jewelry under the Luo Group," Xiao Yichen said. "I want to control it."

    ¡­

    At Dream Phil Company, Lin Wan was busy at her desk when she suddenly heard the director''s voice.

    "Everyone, stop working first. I have something to say." The director stood in the middle of the design department''s office and said loudly.

    Lin Wan stopped what she was doing and turned around to look at the director like the other colleagues, waiting for the director to continue.

    "I just received a notice from the leader. In an hour, CEO Luo Zishen and CEO Xiao Yichen from the Eastern Empire wille here to inspect thepany''s situation. So, everyone, pay attention and work hard. Don''t show anything that will damage the department''s orpany''s image, understand?" The director said.

    "Yeah."

    "Got it."

    ¡­

    After a few colleagues answered the director, the director said, "Okay, let''s continue working."

    However, after the director left, the colleagues in the design department began to discuss in groups of twos and threes.

    "Mr. Luo and Mr. Xiao, my two idols, areing. No, I have to touch up my makeup."

    "I''ll go too. Maybe I''ll run into President Xiaoter."

    "If President Xiao could fall in love with me at first sight, I''d be more willing."

    ¡­

    Hearing the voices of her colleagues, Lin Wan sat at her desk, not in the mood to work.

    Lin Wan wondered if Xiao Yichen came to Dream Philpany today because of the bag that Zhou Shaoqing gave her yesterday.

    But her bag had already been thrown away by Xiao Yichen. What was he doing at Dream Philpany?

    Unable to figure it out, Lin Wan did not intend to continue guessing. Perhaps Xiao Yichen had other work matters to attend to at Dream Philpany.

    An hourter, Luo Zishen and Xiao Yichen walked into the office under the reception of Dream Philpany''s leaders and various department directors. When they passed by the corridor and went to the meeting room, Xiao Yichen asked, "Where is the design department?"

    "President Xiao, the design department is over there," the director of the human resources department, who was apanying Xiao Yichen, said as he pointed in a direction not far away.

    Xiao Yichen looked at the entrance of the design department, and a trace of warmth shed across his heart. That was where Lin Wan worked.

    The group of people went to the conference room. Xiao Yichen and Luo Zishen sat on the sofa in the conference room while the others stood at the side.

    Luo Zishen nced at Xiao Yichen, then said to the leaders of Dream Philpany and the directors of the various departments, "The meeting will be held in 20 minutes. I need financial statements, personnel information, and the current work situation of the various departments."

    "Alright, Mr. Luo," Zhang Mingyang, the general manager, replied.

    "Go and get ready." Luo Zishen said.

    "Okay¡­" The leaders and directors nodded in greeting before leaving the meeting room.

    At this moment, only Luo Zishen and Xiao Yichen were left in the conference room.

    Luo Zishen crossed her legs. Dressed in a custom-made dark blue suit, he looked at Xiao Yichen and said, "Are you sure you want to do this for her?"

    "I''m sure." Xiao Yichen said seriously.

    "Give all of Dream Philpany''s shares to you?" Luo Zishen asked. His expression was very calm, and his tone did not have any intention of negotiating. He only wanted to confirm it.

    "No need. I only want the 50% shares. The management will still belong to the Luo Corporation," Xiao Yichen said. He had never considered participating in Dream Philpany''s management but needed the right to speak and make decisions.

    Luo Zishen nodded and said, "Alright, I have no objections."

    Since his brother was doing for his woman, he didn''t care about a mere Dream Philpany. He would treat it as him helping him in his career and returning the favor.

 Chapter 78 What You Promised Me Is Hidden Marriage!

    78 What You Promised Me Is Hidden Marriage!

    At this moment, the colleagues in the other offices were discussing Luo Zishen and Xiao Yichen.

    "I saw them just now. Xiao Yichen is so handsome."

    "President Luo is also handsome."

    "I want to beg the heavens to give me a chance to get to know Xiao Yichen and make him fall in love with me."

    ¡­

    Twenty minutester, the higher-ups of Dream Philpany held a meeting. Luo Zishen presided over the meeting. After a short meeting, two decisions were announced. First, Dream Philpany would have a new boss, Xiao Yichen. Thepany''s management in all aspects would still be the same. Second, the first thing Xiao Yichen did when he took office was toy off employees.

    The marketing director, Zhou Shaoqing, who was out of work today, was one among theyoffs.

    After the meeting ended, Luo Zishen and Xiao Yichen did not leave Dream Philpany immediately. The two sat in the conference room and browsed the financial statements and personnel information.

    After hearing the news from the leaders and directors, everyone was dumbfounded and shocked.

    Thepany had a new boss, the CEO of the Eastern Empire. This was a good thing, but the suddenyoff¡­ was not good for some colleagues.

    When the employees notified of theyoff received the news, some were angry, some were angry, and some knew that they were usually cking off at work, so they were notified to be fired. There was nothing toin about.

    After hearing this, Lin Wan did not feel that thepany was unfair to the employees who had been fired. That was because she more or less understood the usual style of some employees. There was indeed a problem with their work.

    Moreover, Zhou Shaoqing''s dismissal was because hemunicated privately with thepany''s clients and took on private jobs to earn money in the past. Although Lin Wan was unsure, she had heard some colleagues discuss it privately. It was probably because of this. Hence, Lin Wan did not feel that she had wronged Zhou Shaoqing.

    After thinking about this, Lin Wan continued to work. After being busy for a while, she went to the washroom. However, when she exited the washroom and walked to the office, she bumped into Xiao Yichen in the corridor.

    Xiao Yichen also saw Lin Wan and stopped in front of her.

    Lin Wan thought for a while and did not know how to address him. She simply addressed him as she was an unfamiliar employee. "President Xiao."

    Xiao Yichen looked at her affectionately and said, "I don''t like this form of address."

    "¡­" Lin Wan nced at Xiao Yichen and felt he was deliberately making things difficult for her.

    Then, Lin Wan looked around and saw her colleagues who had not passed by in the corridor. She whispered, "We''re in thepany. Even if you don''t want me to call you President Xiao, you must ept it."

    Looking at her nervous expression, Xiao Yichen felt veryfortable.

    "I don''t mind¡­ publicizing your identity," Xiao Yichen said. Everything he did today was for her. He had power in Dream Philpany and was protecting her.

    Lin Wan immediately became nervous. She gritted her teeth and looked at Xiao Yichen. "Xiao Yichen, I mind. You promised me that you would keep the marriage a secret!"

    Lin Wan emphasized thest two words.

    When she finished speaking, Lin Wan saw someone walking over from the corridor and hurriedly said, "I''ll leave first."

    As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Wan left quickly, as if she was escaping.

    Xiao Yichen turned around and looked at her back, his eyes filled with warmth and tenderness.

    Xiao Yichen and Luo Zishen left Dream Philpany together after work at noon. They went to a high-end restaurant for lunch.

    Sitting in the dining room, they chatted as they ate. Xiao Yichen suddenly said, "Next month, the real estate project in the East Empire will be coborating with the Luo Corporation."

    In the end, Xiao Yichen added, "As a thank-you gift for today."

 Chapter 79 Waner, How... Will You Thank Me?

    79 Wan''er, How... Will You Thank Me?

    "Then I''ll thank you in advance," Luo Zishen said as he raised his ss. After Xiao Yichen raised his ss, they clinked sses and drank it in one gulp.

    "Yichen," Luo Zishen said as he ate. "You''re secretly married to Lin Wan. Does Yanxi¡­ know?"

    He only found out today that Yichen was married. The girl''s name was Lin Wan. He had seen Lin Wan''s personnel information at Dream Philpany this morning. She was a capable girl and looked quite pretty in the photo.

    However, Yanxi was the one who had grown up with them. They knew Yichen''s feelings for Yanxi the best.

    Because of Luo Zishen''s words, Xiao Yichen stopped eating and looked up at Luo Zishen.

    "She doesn''t know," Xiao Yichen replied. He restrained his emotions and continued, "I didn''t tell her."

    Luo Zishen met Xiao Yichen''s gaze. He seemed to be worried for his brother but also seemed to be guessing. "If she finds out, with her personality, she probably won''t ept¡­ this fact."

    They knew Yanxi''s personality best. She would kick up a fuss if she knew that Yichen was married. She might even force Yichen to get a divorce.

    Xiao Yichen was also a little worried. With Yanxi''s spoiled and willful princess personality, he could think of everything she could do.

    "When shees back, I''ll find a suitable opportunity to tell her," Xiao Yichen said helplessly.

    At the moment, he had no idea how to tell her. Moreover, he could not see her expression on the phone. It was not appropriate to talk about it on a call.

    "If you n to continue living with that Lin Wan, try your best to settle things with Yanxi," Luo Zishen reminded Xiao Yichen.

    "Okay¡­"

    After that, they changed the topic and talked about work.

    At Dream Phil Company, Lin Wan had been busy with the jewelry design work for the SU series the entire afternoon. After work, Lin Wan left the office and prepared to take the elevator downstairs.

    When they arrived at the elevator, Lin Wan happened to bump into Zhou Shaoqing.

    Zhou Shaoqing returned to thepany at around three in the afternoon. When he saw the notice from the HR department, he was stunned. He did not dare to argue with the HR department because he knew very well whether the reason for his dismissal was true. In the end, he could only pack his things and leave.

    Zhou Shaoqing held the paper box with both hands. It was filled with his things. When he saw Lin Wan, there was no enthusiasm on his face.

    Seeing that Zhou Shaoqing had no intention of talking to her, Lin Wan thought about it and remained silent. She did not intend to take the initiative to greet Zhou Shaoqing.

    The two of them walked into the elevator in silence. There were other colleagues in the elevator. No one spoke.

    When the elevator reached the first floor, Zhou Shaoqing walked out without saying a word to Lin Wan, nor did he look at her.

    Lin Wan had parked her car on the B2 floor today, so she would take the elevator to B2.

    As she drove home, Lin Wan thought that she would not have any interactions with Zhou Shaoqing again. This kind of peace was what she wanted.

    She was happy to have a powerful husband.

    Reasonably dealing with things meant she had one less thing to worry about. This feeling of instant rxation was very superior.

    ¡­

    When Lin Wan returned home, Xiao Yichen was already home. After dinner, Lin Wan wanted to watch two episodes of a television drama in the living room, but Xiao Yichen dragged her upstairs against her will.

    Xiao Yichen dragged Lin Wan into the room and threw her onto the bed. Then, he pressed himself against her.

    "Wan''er, how¡­ will you thank me?" Xiao Yichen looked at the woman under him with different interests.

 Chapter 80 Yanxi

    80 Yanxi

    "¡­" Lin Wan pretended to be stupid. She looked at Xiao Yichen and asked, "Thank you for what?"

    "What do you think?" Xiao Yichen asked and pecked the corner of her mouth.

    Lin Wan felt an itch and turned her face away. Worried that he would y tricks again, she asked gently, "Chen, isn''t thepany''syoff today¡­ a little too cruel?"

    To everyone, work was the foundation of survival. If thepany fired them without any warning, then their future¡­

    "No," Xiao Yichen said coldly. "They deserve it."

    When the employees who were fired today did not work hard and abused their power to achieve their benefits, they would have thought of the oue today.

    Zhou Shaoqing had done two things wrong. One was to take on private jobs within his duty, and the other was to pester this woman.

    How could he let him go when Zhou Shaoqing intended on his woman?

    Lin Wan thought about it and agreed. Xiao Yichen was right. They only had themselves to me.

    Xiao Yichen was extremely dissatisfied with Lin Wan''s thoughtful expression.

    ¡­

    The next morning, Lin Wan rubbed her hazy eyes after the rm rang. There was no longer a certain someone by her side.

    Lin Wan was out of bed to wash up tiredly. She hated Xiao Yichen to death.

    He must have left a lot of seals on herst night. What a bastard!

    After washing up, Lin Wan changed her clothes and went downstairs for breakfast. However, just as she reached downstairs, she saw the man in a neat suit walking over from the living room.

    "Good morning." Xiao Yichen walked up to Lin Wan and greeted her simply.

    Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen and pouted. Just as she was about to answer Xiao Yichen, Xiao Yichen quickly kissed her before she could say anything.

    Xiao Yichen kissed Lin Wan for a long time before letting go of her. He was satisfied and smiled.

    Her lips tasted much better than breakfast.

    Lin Wan red at Xiao Yichen, expressing her extreme dissatisfaction with his actions!

    Xiao Yichen looked at the little woman sulking. Her beautiful eyes were so charming even when she was angry.

    "Let''s eat." With that, Xiao Yichen pulled Lin Wan''s arm and ate in the dining room.

    After dinner, Lin Wan drove to work. After Lin Wan left the vi, Xiao Yichen drove to the Eastern Empire.

    ¡­

    Before Xiao Yichen walked into the office in the East Mansion, he saw You Luan walking forward hurriedly.

    "What''s going on?" Xiao Yichen knew that You Luan had something on. As he asked, he stopped in his tracks.

    "President Xiao, an event will be held in Zhonggang Square in half an hour. You have to attend it personally." You Luan stood beside the boss and bowed slightly to report.

    "Okay¡­" Xiao Yichen replied. He was aware that the Eastern Empire''s mediapany had organized the event to mark its sixth anniversary of operation.

    You Luan bowed and left to attend to other matters.

    Half an hourter, You Luan apanied Xiao Yichen to Zhonggang Square. At this moment, there were already many people gathered there.

    Under the reception of the higher-ups of the mediapany, Xiao Yichen and You Luan went to the rostrum. After the event began, Xiao Yichen needed to go on stage to give a speech on behalf of the Eastern Empire and cut the ribbon.

    You Luan stood beside the boss and waited while looking at the people around him. Most of his attention was on the celebrities who hade to participate in the event today.

    At first, Xiao Yichen only nced around casually, but when he saw a woman''s face, Xiao Yichen could no longer look away.

    She was very simr, too simr to Yan Xi.

    "Who¡­ is she?" Xiao Yichen suddenly asked coldly.

 Chapter 81 Its My Honor to Be Recognized by Mr. Xiao

    81 It''s My Honor to Be Recognized by Mr. Xiao

    "¡­" When You Luan heard his words, he did not initially react. It was only when he followed the boss''s gaze that he was surprised.

    That woman''s facial features and face were too simr to¡­ Miss Xu.

    "I-I don''t know." You Luan came back to his senses and stammered a reply.

    Worried that the boss would be angry at his answer, You Luan hurriedly called over the higher-ups of the mediapany and asked him who that woman was.

    "President Xiao, Assistant You, she''s an artist in our mediapany. Her name is Xue Jiaying. She''s currently a C-level celebrity and doesn''t usually have any shows or activities, so she''s here for today''spany event," the higher-ups of the mediapany replied.

    "Got it. Go do your work." You Luan sent the person away after hearing the answer his boss wanted.

    Xiao Yichen stared at the girl named Xue Jiaying without shifting his gaze away for a second.

    He looked at her as if he was looking at Yan Xi, as if¡­ Yan Xi was standing there.

    You Luan only heard his boss talking when the event started, and Xiao Yichen was about to go on stage.

    "Tell her¡­ I''ll treat her to lunch at noon." After saying that, Xiao Yichen stepped forward and walked onto the stage.

    You Luan was not surprised by his decision. Seeing that he had left, You Luan also left the ce to carry out the mission given to him by the Boss.

    At noon, in a high-end western restaurant in the city center, Xue Jiaying sat at the dining table in a luxurious private room on the third floor, waiting for Xiao Yichen''s arrival.

    Xue Jiaying was very nervous. She clenched her fists tightly, and her palms were already sweating.

    In the morning, Assistant You told her President Xiao wanted to treat her to a meal. She was a little ttered, happy, and nervous, but she looked forward to it most of all.

    It was her honor to be recognized by President Xiao. If she and President Xiao¡­ then her career¡­ would expand quickly.

    Xiao Yichen came to the private room on the third floor and saw Xue Jiaying at a nce. He walked towards her steadily.

    When Xue Jiaying saw he wasing, she stood up and looked nervously at President Xiao, who was walking over.

    "Mr. Xiao, hello¡­ hello." Xue Jiaying took the initiative to greet Xiao Yichen when he walked to the dining table.

    "Hey," Xiao Yichen replied, his gaze fixed on her face. Then, he said, "Sit."

    With that, Xiao Yichen sat down opposite Xue Jiaying.

    Xue Jiaying slowly sat down and straightened her back.

    The waiter brought the food over. Xiao Yichen picked up his knife and fork and started cutting the steak without saying a word.

    Seeing that Xiao Yichen had started eating, Xue Jiaying also picked up her knife and fork and started eating.

    Throughout the entire meal, Xiao Yichen did not say a word, but he would look at Xue Jiaying from time to time. Sometimes, he would stare at her for a full ten minutes.

    Xue Jiaying knew that Xiao Yichen kept looking at her. She didn''t understand what Xiao Yichen meant. He didn''t say a word and just looked at her like this.

    Due to the disparity in status, Xue Jiaying did not dare to take the initiative to ask. She could only remain silent and bury everything she saw and thought secretly.

    After dinner, Xiao Yichen stood up and was about to leave when he said, "I''ll send you off."

    "¡­" Xue Jiaying was stunned. But after quickly reacting, she immediately smiled and said, "Okay, thank you."

    Following Xiao Yichen, Xue Jiaying left the restaurant, and the two walked towards the parking lot.

    Xiao Yichen didn''t know that media reporters were watching the hidden ces around the restaurant. From the moment he walked into the restaurant until he left, those cameras had taken countless photos.

    ¡­

    After Lin Wan and Shen Yun had lunch at Dream Phil Company, they slowly walked towards thepany.

    They took the elevator to the floor of Dream Phil Company. Just as Lin Wan and Shen Yun walked out of the elevator, they saw Li Muyang in the corridor.

    "Wanwan." When Li Muyang saw Lin Wan, he immediately called out happily and walked towards her.

 Chapter 82 - 82: Why Are You So Far Away?

    Chapter 82: Why Are You So Far Away?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Lin Wan asked in surprise.

    She was in the Dream Philpany, not the Li Corporation. Why was he here?

    Shen Yun knew Li Muyang had something to discuss with Lin Wan. She nced at Lin Wan and left silently.

    ¡°I¡¯m a client of Dream Philpany now. I¡¯m here to discuss work today.¡± Li Muyang stood in front of Lin Wan and smiled happily.

    ¡°Oh,¡± Lin Wan replied. Such a reason and fact seemed to make sense.

    ¡°I¡¯ll leave you to your work then. I¡¯ll take my leave first,¡± Lin Wan said, preparing to leave.

    However, after taking two steps, Li Muyang suddenly stepped forward and stood before Lin Wan. He grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s arm with one hand.

    ¡°Wanwan, please don¡¯t leave. Can you apany me for a while longer? 1 haven¡¯t seen you these past few days. I miss you very much,¡± Li Muyang said as he looked at Lin Wan with love in his eyes.

    He loved her very much. He loved her even more than before because he had lost her once and missed her once. Only then did he know how to cherish her? He knew how good Wanwan was and how much he loved her.

    ¡°Li Muyang, let go of me.¡± Lin Wan angrily flung Li Muyang¡¯s hand away and stepped back, keeping the distance.

    Seeing Lin Wan¡¯s anger, Li Muyang didn¡¯t dare to go forward. He stood rooted to the ground and said, ¡°Wanwan, 1 love you. 1 want to be with you. Can you divorce¡­¡±

    Before Li Muyang could finish his sentence, Lin Wan interrupted him.

    ¡°Li Muyang, 1 won¡¯t get a divorce. Just give up,¡± Lin Wan said firmly. She was very satisfied with her current life with Xiao Yichen. She hoped that thisfortable life couldst forever.

    ¡°No, I won¡¯t give up,¡± Li Muyang said seriously. ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯ve loved you for so many years. How can I give up so easily?¡±

    Li Muyang¡¯s words made Lin Wan¡¯s heart tremble. That¡¯s right. After so many years, giving up and forgetting someone was not easier.

    Even though she didn¡¯t love Li Muyang anymore, she felt nostalgic when she asionally thought of the past. After all, her love and experiences over the years were so real and blissful.

    ¡°Li Muyang.¡± Lin Wan took a deep breath and restrained her emotions. She said calmly, ¡°If you can¡¯t give up quickly, then learn to give up bit by bit.¡±

    After saying that, Lin Wan paused momentarily and continued, ¡°I¡¯m already married. Besides, Yichen already cares a lot about our past rtionship. For the sake of some unnecessary trouble, it¡¯s better if we don¡¯t meet again. If we see each other at family gatherings, let¡¯s just treat it as a familiar stranger.¡±

    ¡°You know Yichen¡¯s personality and temper better than 1 do. So, Li Muyang, keep your distance. I¡¯m¡­ your aunt,¡± Lin Wan said calmly and left.

    Li Muyang did not stop Lin Wan or chase after her.

    He was sad and in pain. Why did things turn out like this? Why was the distance them¡­ so far?

    If he hadn¡¯t been fascinated by Lin Qingqing back then, would he have¡­ already gotten engaged and married to Wanwan?

    But¡­

    Lin Wan was busy with work in the afternoon. In the SU series jewelry designpetition, she needed to collect more information and integrate more elements into the design. Moreover, the positioning of this brand was extremely demanding on the design, so she had raised her expectations for herself.

    After work, the other colleagues in the design department left one after another. Lin Wan was still busy at her desk.

    ¡°Lin Wan, it¡¯s time to get off work,¡± a colleague reminded Lin Wan before he left.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll get off work after I¡¯m done.¡± Lin Wan looked up and smiled at her colleague as she replied.

    After her colleagues left, Lin Wan was busy for a long time before she finished her work and prepared to get off work.

    When Lin Wan drove home, it was already past seven o¡¯clock.

    As soon as she walked into the living room, Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen sitting on the sofa, looking at her angrily.

    ¡°Come here,¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly..

 Chapter 83 - 83: Donâ€™t Leave Me

    Chapter 83: Don¡¯t Leave Me

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan pursed her lips. She knew that Xiao Yichen was angry, but she still walked towards him.

    Just as she walked to Xiao Yichen¡¯s side, Xiao Yichen pulled her over, and she fell onto the sofa before she could say anything. Then, Xiao Yichen pressed her down.

    The scene of a woman inferior to a man was awkward and ambiguous.

    ¡°You, don¡¯t be like this.¡± Lin Wan blushed and pushed Xiao Yichen¡¯s chest with both hands.

    The position was too¡­ Moreover, Auntie Li was still in the kitchen. Xiao Yichen would be even more speechless if she wanted to mess around.

    However, Xiao Yichen did not care about Lin Wan¡¯s words. He looked at her angrily and asked, ¡°Where did you go?¡±

    Everyone would get off work from the Dream Philpany at five o¡¯clock. She usually returned home at no more than 6.00 pm, but she was more than an hourte today. What had she been doing for more than an hour?

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan blinked, unable to react in time. ¡°What¡­ what do you mean?¡±

    ¡°An hour and forty minutes. What did you do?¡± Xiao Yichen did not answer Lin Wan and continued to ask.

    This time, Lin Wan finally understood. She heaved a sigh of relief and was not as nervous as before. She said, ¡°I¡¯m working overtime at thepany. I¡¯m representing thepany in the SU series jewelry designpetition.¡±

    Hearing Lin Wan¡¯s exnation, Xiao Yichen believed her without any doubt. This was because the SU Series Competition was a project he had personally reviewed some time ago.

    ¡°Let me know in advance if you work overtime next time,¡± Xiao Yichen said as if giving an order.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied softly, not forgetting to push Xiao Yichen again. ¡°Get up first.¡±

    Xiao Yichen was no longer angry. He looked at the little woman and wanted to have sex with her impulsively. However, after thinking about it, she must be tired from working overtime today. They should have dinner to replenish their energy first and go upstairster to love her properly.

    After letting go of Lin Wan, Xiao Yichen walked to the dining room. Lin Wan tidied her clothes and followed Xiao Yichen to the dining room.

    After dinner, it was another affectionate night¡­

    At four in the morning, Xiao Yichen opened his eyes and looked at the little woman in his arms under the faint wallmp. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly into a smile.

    He was bing more and more infatuated with her and loved her body. During this period, it was as if¡­ he loved her more. As long as he saw her, his heart would feel inexplicably rxed. As long as he held her in his arms like this, it was as if he had the entire world.

    But¡­

    Xiao Yichen frowned slightly. He thought of the woman in his heart and the woman he saw at the event venue today.

    Yan Xi¡¯s position in his heart had been there since she was young, and it had never changed after so many years, but¡­

    He suddenly realized that the feelings he had for Yanxi in the past and the feelings he had for Lin Wan now werepletely different. Then¡­ which one¡­ was love?

    Xiao Yichen leaned closer to Lin Wan and kissed her forehead. Then, he said softly, ¡°Wan¡¯er, in the future¡­ you¡¯re not allowed to leave my life.¡±

    He couldn¡¯t tell which was love, but he knew what kind of life he wanted.

    He wanted Lin Wan to apany him in life.

    Xiao Yichen hugged the woman in his arms tighter again. He closed his eyes, pressed his forehead against her head, and fell asleep.

    At the start of a new day, Lin Wan had just arrived at the office in the morning when she saw people in groups of twos and threes discussing gossip.

    ¡°Look at this woman. Other than her good looks, she¡¯s nothing special. Why would Xiao Yichen like her?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s obvious that she¡¯s a scheming b*tch. 1 don¡¯t know how she hooked up with Xiao Yichen to be qualified to eat at such a high-end Western restaurant.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right. She¡¯s a C-level celebrity. Why doesn¡¯t she look herself? Is Xiao Yichen someone she can seduce?¡±

 Chapter 84 - 84: Are You in Love with Xiao Yichen?

    Chapter 84: Are You in Love with Xiao Yichen?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan sat at the office desk and vaguely heard them talking about Xiao Yichen. She didn¡¯t care much because Xiao Yichen was a hot topic for everyone in Ancheng City. It wouldn¡¯t be surprising if anyone discussed him.

    ¡°Wanwan, Wanwan.¡± Shen Yun hurriedly walked over to Lin Wan with her phone in her hand.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on, Yunyun?¡± Lin Wan asked when she saw Shen Yun¡¯s anxious expression.

    ¡°In all these years, Xiao Yichen¡¯s first emotional news is also a scandal,¡± Shen Yun said as she turned on her phone. Then, she handed it to Lin Wan and let her see the news on her phone.

    Lin Wan took Shen Yun¡¯s phone and looked at it.

    After browsing the news, Lin Wan immediately felt her neck was being strangled. It was very ufortable, and her heart¡­ felt even worse. Her entire expression changed.

    When Shen Yun saw her expression change, she asked carefully, ¡°Wanwan, are you¡­ okay?¡±

    When Lin Wan heard Shen Yun¡¯s voice, she immediately returned to her senses and replied, ¡°Yes, I-I¡¯m fine.¡±

    After saying that, Lin Wan handed the phone to Shen Yun, but her mind was still filled with the news.

    Xiao Yichen had fallen in love with a C-level celebrity. He had treated that female celebrity called Xue Jiaying to a meal and even sent her home. What else could such an intimate action be other than love?

    ¡°Wanwan, don¡¯t pay too much attention to it. These entertainment reporters always write nonsense. Perhaps the truth isn¡¯t as they say.¡± Shen Yunforted Lin Wan as she thought of all kinds of reasons. ¡°Perhaps Xiao Yichen treated Xue Jiaying to a meal because of work. Xue Jiaying is a celebrity of Eastern Empire¡¯s mediapany, so¡­¡±

    Before Shen Yun could finish speaking, Lin Wan interrupted him.

    ¡°Yunyun, we¡¯re going to work soon. Let¡¯s sort out the information on the SU series and try to get the draft diagram this afternoon.¡± Lin Wan pretended that nothing had happened and changed the topic.

    ¡°Oh.¡± Shen Yun understood what Lin Wan meant, and she responded. She turned around and walked towards her desk.

    Shen Yun was a little worried about Lin Wan. asionally, she would turn around to look at Lin Wan. After all, it was news about her husband. It would be a lie if she said that she was fine.

    In the morning, Lin Wan tried her best to focus all her attention on the design of the SU series. However, whenever she wanted to work, she would think of today¡¯s headlines and the photos in the news. In the photos, it was Xiao Yichen and Xue Jiaying. She got into Xiao Yichen¡¯s car, the passenger seat she usually sat in.

    When it was time for lunch, Lin Wan was in a daze and could not muster energy.

    Shen Yun and Lin Wan ate together. The two of them sat opposite each other as usual. Shen Yun saw Lin Wan¡¯s emotions and expressions.

    ¡°Wanwan, have you fallen in love with Xiao Yichen?¡± Shen Yun stopped eating and suddenly asked seriously.

    ¡°No,¡± Lin Wan replied. Then, she exined, ¡°Our rtionship is only that of a legal couple. It has nothing to do with love.¡±

    If there was one other rtionship, it was a bed partner.

    ¡°But you care so much about Xiao Yichen¡¯s news. You must have¡­ fallen in love with him, right?¡± Shen Yun guessed.

    Lin Wan was unwilling to admit it because she could not even figure out what she was thinking.

    ¡°Yunyun.¡± Lin Wan tried her best to keep her emotions calm. She looked at Shen Yun and said, ¡°I care about his scandal because our rtionship is protected by thew now. Even if there¡¯s no love, I can¡¯t pretend to overlook it. After all¡­ I¡¯m living with him..¡±

 Chapter 85 - 85: Her Face Is Too Much Like Yanxi

    Chapter 85: Her Face Is Too Much Like Yanxi

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Oh.¡± Hearing Lin Wan¡¯s exnation, Shen Yun felt that it made sense. Usually, she would care about her neighbor, big and small matters. It was normal for Wanwan to care for Xiao Yichen.

    However, she still couldn¡¯t figure it out. Xiao Yichen was such a perfect man. Even if Wanwan didn¡¯t love him when she first married him, after living with him for so long, wasn¡¯t Wanwan moved with such an idol by her side?

    Xiao Yichen spent all his morning in the East Mansion in the conference room. He had no time to deal with other work, let alone watch the news.

    At this moment, Xiao Yichen had just walked into the office from the conference room. When he saw the simple meal You Luan had sent over, Xiao Yichen was about to eat in the office when he heard You Luan¡¯s voice.

    ¡°President Xiao,¡± You Luan greeted him politely before stuttering, ¡°There¡¯s¡­ there¡¯s something¡­¡±

    ¡°Speak.¡± Before You Luan could finish speaking, Xiao Yichen interrupted him.

    You Luan, immediately straightened his body and prepared himself mentally. He said, ¡°You were targeted by the paparazzi yesterday when you were having lunch with Miss Xue, so¡­ today¡¯s headline¡­ is about you and Miss Xue.¡±

    In an instant, Xiao Yichen frowned.

    ¡°Where¡¯s the news?¡± Xiao Yichen asked coldly.

    You Luan hurriedly took the tablet, found the headline page, and handed it to the Boss. At the same time, he found today¡¯s newspaper and handed the front page headline to the Boss.

    Xiao Yichen first took the tablet and browsed through it, then read the newspaper.

    ¡°Which media outlet released it first?¡± Xiao Yichen asked coldly.

    ¡°Photoscience Media,¡± You Luan answered.

    ¡°Let it disappear in the city within two days,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered.

    Following me? Looks like he¡¯s tired of living.

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan replied. Seeing that the boss had no other instructions, he bowed and left, beginning to deal with the matter of Photoscience Media.

    After You Luan left, Xiao Yichen had no appetite to eat. He stood up and left the guest sofa to sit at his desk.

    Xiao Yichen thought for a while, took out his phone, and dialed the number of the general manager of Sheng Yi Media.

    Sheng Yi Media was thepany that held the event yesterday Xue Jiaying¡¯spany.

    ¡°Hello, President Xiao.¡± The Sheng Yi Media general manager was especially excited to receive Xiao Yichen¡¯s call.

    ¡°I need Sheng Yi¡¯s film progress this month and¡­ Xue Jiaying¡¯s information,¡± Xiao Yichen instructed and went straight to the point.

    ¡°Alright, alright. I¡¯ll arrange it here and send it to you as soon as possible,¡± the general manager replied respectfully.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied and hung up.

    Sure enough, in less than two hours, You Luan knocked on the door and walked into the CEO¡¯s office. He handed the documents Sheng Yi¡¯s employees had just sent to Boss.

    Xiao Yichen browsed through the information while You Luan stood at the side and did not leave the office.

    ¡°You Luan,¡± Xiao Yichen called after reading the information.

    ¡°Yes, boss.¡± You, Luan knew that his boss had instructions, so he quickly responded.

    ¡°The female lead of Once has been reced,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°¡­¡± You Luan looked at the Boss in surprise. In the past, the Boss had never participated in anything rted to movies and television dramas. Now¡­ he was going to¡­

    Before You Luan could say anything, he heard the boss¡¯s voice again.

    ¡°Xue Jiaying will be the female lead,¡± Xiao Yichen said again.

    This time, You Luan finally understood.

    ¡°Okay, got it,¡± You Luan replied.

    After You Luan left the office, Xiao Yichen kept staring at Xue Jiaying¡¯s personal information, especially her photo.

    Her face was too simr to Yanxi¡¯s. It was as if they were the same person.

 Chapter 86 - 86:1 Wonâ€™t Get a Divorce Because I Love Him

    Chapter 86:1 Won¡¯t Get a Divorce Because I Love Him

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    In the afternoon, Lin Wan returned to Blue Bay Vi after work. Just as she arrived at the vi¡¯s courtyard, Lin Wan saw Li Muyang standing there.

    When Li Muyang saw Lin Wan leaving the car, he immediately approached her.

    ¡°Wanwan,¡± Li Muyang called out anxiously.

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Lin Wan asked calmly.

    She was in a bad mood today and was very frustrated. When she saw Li Muyang, she became even more frustrated.

    ¡°Yeah.¡± Li Muyang nodded seriously before continuing, ¡°Wanwan, Uncle is together with a C-level actress. Look, this is today¡¯s news.¡±

    As Li Muyang spoke, he passed a newspaper to Lin Wan for her to read.

    Lin Wan did not take the newspaper from Li Muyang, nor did she read it. She replied calmly, ¡°1 know.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan walked towards the vi¡¯s main door, not intending to talk to Li Muyang anymore.

    However, Li Muyang had no intention of giving up. Seeing Lin Wan walking towards the vi, he followed her.

    ¡°Wanwan, Uncle has a new lover. You should divorce him,¡± Li Muyang said as he followed behind Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan did not answer. She opened the door and walked in, ignoring Li Muyang, who was behind her.

    Li Muyang followed Lin Wan into the vi. As he was anxious, he did not close the door when he entered.

    Auntie Li was in the kitchen. When she heard a sound outside, she walked out of the kitchen and saw that it was Madam and Young Master Li. Auntie Li walked forward and greeted them respectfully.

    ¡°Madam, you¡¯re back.¡± Auntie Li greeted Madam first before looking at Young Master Li and saying, ¡°Young Master Li, you¡¯re here too.¡±

    Young Master Li was Master¡¯s nephew. She knew him. In the past, he would asionallye to the vi.

    ¡°Hmm,¡± Li Muyang answered Auntie Li.

    ¡°Auntie Li, pour a ss of water for the guest,¡± Lin Wan said calmly as she stopped.

    ¡°Yes, Madam,¡± Auntie Li replied and went to the kitchen for water.

    Lin Wan then looked at Li Muyang and said indifferently, ¡°I¡¯ll go upstairs to rest first. Help yourself. If you want to wait for Yichen, he should be backter. You can sit in the living room and wait for him.¡±

    Lin Wan thought that since he was Xiao Yichen¡¯s nephew, she couldn¡¯t chase him out of Blue Bay, right? So she let him do whatever he wanted. She couldn¡¯t be bothered with him.

    With that, Lin Wan turned around and walked towards the stairs. However, before she could reach the stairs, she was stopped by Li Muyang, who was chasing after her.

    ¡°Wanwan, please don¡¯t leave. I have something to tell you,¡± Li Muyang hurriedly said.

    ¡°I have nothing to say to you.¡± After saying that, Lin Wan nned to walk around Li Muyang and go upstairs.

    However, if she took a step to the side and Li Muyang took a step, she wouldn¡¯t be able to avoid him.

    Instantly, Lin Wan was furious. She couldn¡¯t control her emotions and shouted at Li Muyang, ¡°Li Muyang, what are you trying to do?¡±

    ¡°Wanwan, divorce Uncle and I¡¯ll marry you,¡± Li Muyang said firmly. ¡°You¡¯ve heard the news today. Uncle is a high and mighty person. He doesn¡¯tck women around him. Today, he has a C-level female celebrity. Tomorrow, he might even be a young model. So, divorce him.¡±

    Auntie Li had just walked out of the kitchen with a ss of water when she heard Young Master Li¡¯s words. Instantly, Auntie Li stood rooted to the ground and did not dare to walk forward. She had too many questions.

    What¡­ was going on? Young Master Li wanted to marry¡­ Madam? But¡­ Madam was Young Master Li¡¯s¡­ aunt!

    After hearing Li Muyang¡¯s words, Lin Wan thought about it for a long time and made sufficient mental preparations before saying, ¡°I won¡¯t get a divorce.¡±

    Even though she was sad and cared that Xiao Yichen had another woman by his side, she had never considered getting a divorce.

    ¡°Why?¡± Li Muyang asked in confusion. ¡°Wanwan, Uncle doesn¡¯t love you, and you don¡¯t love him either. Why did you¡­¡±

    Before Li Muyang could finish his sentence, Lin Wan interrupted him.

    At this moment, a tall figure was already standing at the door. The two people in the living room did not notice him.

    ¡°I love him,¡± Lin Wan suddenly said firmly. She looked at Li Muyang and repeated seriously, ¡°Li Muyang, I love him. Because I love him, I won¡¯t get a divorce.¡±

    If she could use this reason to make Li Muyang give up and tell him not to bother her in the future and not appear in her life, she would be willing to lie.

    Lin Wan¡¯s words stunned Li Muyang.

    The man at the door also frowned. He was dumbfounded, and he had an indescribable strange feeling.

    Wan¡¯er¡­ loves me?

    ¡°No.¡± Suddenly, Li Muyang lost control and shouted, ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that. 1 don¡¯t believe it.¡±

    Li Muyang relied on his impulse as he spoke and suddenly pounced forward, wanting to kiss Lin Wan and possess her..

 Chapter 87 - 87: It Has Nothing to Do with Love

    Chapter 87: It Has Nothing to Do with Love

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan did note back to her senses and didn¡¯t manage to escape from Li Muyang¡¯s grasp. His hands restrained her arms.

    ¡°Wanwan, you¡¯re mine, mine,¡± Li Muyang said tremblingly. His entire face leaned forward, wanting to kiss Lin Wan.

    ¡°Go away, go away!¡± Lin Wan resisted strongly and turned her head away, not letting Li Muyang get close to her.

    Xiao Yichen, standing at the door, saw his nephew¡¯s impulsiveness and immediately strode out, staring at him with hatred.

    Li Muyang had always wanted to kiss Lin Wan and did not notice someone approaching. Only when his arm was pulled away by a strong force that Li Muyang see his uncle¡¯s angry face.

    Xiao Yichen pushed Li Muyang aside and pulled Lin Wan into his arms.

    Lin Wan smelled a familiar scent. She wanted to resist but suddenly stopped and obediently stayed in his strong and warm embrace.

    She was very familiar with the embrace. The embrace he gave her was not only warm but also safe.

    Li Muyang stood not far away, not daring toe forward.

    He did not expect his uncle to appear suddenly. His uncle had taught him a lesson a few times before, and he still remembered the oue.

    ¡°Get lost¡­¡± Xiao Yichen told to his nephew and nced at him.

    Li Muyang stood rooted to the ground in a daze. He wanted to retort and say a few more words to Wanwan, but he tactfully left dejectedly when he saw his uncle¡¯s murderous expression.

    After Li Muyang left, the living room returned to silence. Lin Wan¡¯s emotions also returned to normal.

    Lin Wan struggled to break free from Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace. Without saying a word, she walked towards the stairs and went upstairs.

    Xiao Yichen stood and looked at Lin Wan¡¯s back with mixed feelings.

    What she said to her nephew just now, she said that she loved him. Her words made her heart unprecedentedly messy.

    Wan¡¯er, do you have a ce for me in your heart?

    Twenty minutester, Lin Wan went downstairs to eat in her home clothes.

    During the meal, Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan. Seeing that she did not intend to speak, he thought about it and said nothing.

    After dinner, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan walked out of the dining room together. Xiao Yichen suddenly pulled Lin Wan¡¯s hand and said gently, ¡°Let¡¯s go watch TV, okay?¡±

    ¡°No, I¡¯m very tired. I¡¯ll go and rest first.¡± Lin Wan coldly shook off Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand and walked straight upstairs.

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan¡¯s back in surprise.

    Was she angry?

    Was she angry because of his nephew¡¯s pestering? Or was it because of¡­ today¡¯s news?

    In the end, Xiao Yichen did not go to the living room to watch television and went upstairs to rest.

    After Lin Wan came out of the shower, she saw Xiao Yichen sitting on the bed reading a financial magazine. Lin Wan did not say anything and walked to the bed. Then, shey on the bed with her back facing Xiao Yichen. She closed her eyes and prepared to sleep.

    However, in less than a minute, Lin Wan felt arge hand on her shoulder turn her body around.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen knew that Lin Wan was in a bad mood. He called her gently, looked at her, and pulled her into his arms.

    Lin Wan opened her eyes and looked at Xiao Yichen¡¯s handsome face up close. Her heart palpitated.

    There wasn¡¯t anyone who didn¡¯t like his face. There had been so many nights when they¡¯d been together that she¡¯d fallen in love with him as she gradually became familiar with his body, but¡­

    She knew very well that they were the only couple in the name. They were just bed partners. All of this had nothing to do with love.

    He could be her husband and take whatever he wanted from her in bed, but he could also love other women, such as Xue Jiaying.

    ¡°Chen,¡± Lin Wan tried to act like a spoiled child and said, ¡°I¡¯m really tired.. Can we sleep?¡±

 Chapter 88 - 88: His Life Is Colorful

    Chapter 88: His Life Is Colorful

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Seeing Lin Wan¡¯s obedience, Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t bear to reject her.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. He stroked her hair and said, ¡°Go to sleep?

    Since she was tired tonight¡­ he would let her go first, but he had to make up for it tomorrow night.

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s answer, Lin Wan didn¡¯t say anything else and closed her eyes.

    At this moment, Lin Wan was very clear and determined about one thing. That was¡­ she had not fallen in love with him yet. She could not fall in love with him in the future. She had to protect herself.

    Two dayster, Lin Wan finished her lunch and rested in the pantry with Shen Yun. She heard her colleagues discussing gossip.

    T heard that the female lead of Once used to be an A-list actress, but Xiao Yichen reced her with Xue Jying.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. I heard about it too. Xiao Yichen gave the order personally.¡±

    ¡°Looks like Xiao Yichen and Xue Jiaying¡¯s matter is true. They¡¯re together.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right. My cousin works at Sheng Yi Company. I heard from her that Xue Jiaying is very arrogant in thepany now. She doesn¡¯t even care about A-list celebrities because Xiao Yichen backs her up.¡±

    ¡°With Xiao Yichen as her backer, Xue Jiaying will probably not only be arrogant, but she might also be able to earn a lot of money.¡±

    ¡°Exactly, exactly.¡±

    Lin Wan and Shen Yun hoard the discussions of their colleagues around them.

    Lin Wan lowered her head and pretended not to care.

    However, Shen Yun knew Lin Wan¡¯s every action and expression very well.

    ¡°Wanwan, has Xiao Yichen¡­ changed recently?¡± Shen Yun asked softly, worried that her colleagues around them would hear her words.

    Lin Wan tried her best to adjust her emotions and replied to Shen Yun in a calm voice, ¡°No, he went home on time like before and left after breakfast the next day.¡±

    After hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Shen Yun revealed a disdainful expression. ¡°I couldn¡¯t tell that Xiao Yichen was a love expert. He¡¯s good at both family and business matters.¡±

    She used to have a good impression of Xiao Yichen, but now, she felt he was a scumbag and an unreliable man.

    He was married and had a wife but still had to fool around outside. He pretended to be serious in front of his wife. He wanted to define him as.. scum.

    Lin Wan knew that Shen Yun was criticizing Xiao Yichen. Her expression changed slightly, and she said indifferently, ¡°Yunyun, a person like Xiao Yichen, is rich and colorful. That¡¯s his life.¡±

    ¡°But you¡­¡± Shen Yun wanted to say that she was Xiao Yichen¡¯s wife. No matter what, Xiao Yichen should restrain himself.

    But before she could say anything, she heard Lin Wan¡¯s voice.

    ¡°Yunyun, let¡¯s talk about something else.¡± Lin Wan didn¡¯t want to discuss Xiao Yichen anymore. When she thought of him, she felt very annoyed.

    ¡°Yes, have you seen thetest jewelry magazine? There¡¯s a bracelet inside. It¡¯s very beautiful.¡± After that, Shen Yun changed the topic and started chatting with Lin Wan.

    In the afternoon, Xiao Yichen was reviewing documents in his office.

    Hearing the knock on the door, Xiao Yichen responded. Xiao Yichen saw You Lu an walking in when he heard the door open,

    ¡°President Xiao.¡± You Lu an walked to the seat opposite Xiao Yichen and reported, ¡°Sheng Yi has a celebratory feast for the production team tonight. Miss Xue called me just now and said she wants to invite you to the celebratory feast. I wonder if you¡­¡±

    You Luan wanted to reject her directly, but when he thought about how the Boss had set a precedent for Xue Jiaying, it meant that Xue Jiaying had a ce in the Boss¡¯ heart, so.. he came in to report..

 Chapter 89 - 89: Want to Have Sex? There Are Many Men

    Chapter 89: Want to Have Sex? There Are Many Men

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Xiao Yichen paused for two seconds before replying, ¡°1¡¯11 go.¡±

    With a simple word, You Luan already knew what to do.

    At night, Auntie Li prepared dinner and went to the living room to treat Madam to a meal.

    ¡°He¡¯s not back yet. Let¡¯s wait a little longer,¡± Lin Wan said with the remote control in her hand.

    Usually, she would have dinner with Xiao Yichen. For some reason, it was already past eight o¡¯clock today, but he was still not back.

    He might have been dyed by something. Let¡¯s wait a little longer!

    ¡°Okay,¡± Auntie Li replied.

    At this moment, in a luxurious private room of a restaurant, many people were sitting around arge round table. Xiao Yichen was there, and Xue Jiaying was sitting beside him.

    Before eating, some of the production team¡¯s leaders said a few words, and then everyone began to eat happily.

    Xue Jiaying was wearing a dark blue V-neck skirt today. The cleavage on her chest was obvious, and her fair thighs were exposed. One could see her beautiful legs under the table if one lowered their head.

    Xue Jiaying thought that if Xiao Yichen sat beside her, he would take the initiative to pick up food for her and keep looking at her. It was because he had stared at her for a long thest time they ate.

    However, what Xue Jiaying thought today didn¡¯t happen. Xiao Yichen ate alone and asionally chatted with the people around him. Moreover, his gaze wasn¡¯t on her for a second.

    Just as Xue Jiaying was extremely disappointed and about to seduce Xiao Yichen, she suddenly saw Xiao Yichen stand up.

    ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m going to the washroom.¡± Xiao Yichen turned around and left.

    The surrounding crowd ate and drank. When they heard President Xiao say he was going to the washroom, they did not pay much attention. Everyone continued to eat and y.

    As for Xue Jiaying, she narrowed her eyes and began to think secretly¡­

    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, everyone. I¡¯m going to the washroom to touch up my makeup,¡± Xue Jiaying said to the people around her with a smile. After saying that, she stood up and left the private room.

    Walking out of the private room, Xue Jiaying seriously thought about it again secretly. Then, she prepared herself mentally. She felt the time was almost up, so she walked to the washroom.

    Xue Jiaying pretended to have drunk too much. She supported her head with her hand and deliberately swayed her body as she walked towards the washroom.

    When she saw Xiao Yichening out of the washroom, Xue Jiaying became even more engrossed in her acting. Her footsteps were messy, and her center of gravity was unstable. She walked forward.

    Xiao Yichen saw Xue Jiaying, but he didn¡¯t care, let alone think about her current appearance.

    She sat beside him just now and had never drunk a wine. Who would believe that she was drunk?

    Xue Jiaying tried her best to act realistically. When she was about to brush past Xiao Yichen, Xue Jiaying deliberately swayed her body and moved her center to the other side. Then, she took the opportunity and fell into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms.

    ¡°I¡¯m so dizzy.¡± Xue Jiaying said with a coquettish voice. Xue Jiaying deliberately looked at Xiao Yichen with blurry eyes and smiled. ¡°President Xiao, why am I in your¡­¡±

    Before she could finish her words, Xue Jiaying felt a hand on her arm pinching her hard, and then she was flung away.

    Suddenly, Xue Jiaying felt a sharp pain in her arm, and her face twisted.

    ¡°You overestimate yourself,¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly, ncing at Xue Jiaying.

    If such a woman didn¡¯t look like Yanxi, he would get You Luan to send her to Ancheng City¡¯s underground trading venue now.

    Want to have sex? There were plenty of men there..

 Chapter 90 - 90: Shower

    Chapter 90: Shower

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°President Xiao.¡± Xue Jiaying leaned against the corridor wall with an aggrieved expression and looked at Xiao Yichen innocently.

    Xiao Yichen walked away. After taking two steps, he suddenly stopped.

    He turned around and looked at Xue Jiaying, who was beside him. He only stared at her face seriously.

    ¡°This is your role. Act well with your face.¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly.

    Xue Jiaying nodded instinctively, not daring to speak.

    This man¡¯s aura was too strong and dangerous!

    ¡°Don¡¯t overdo it.¡± Xiao Yichen said indifferently before turning to leave.

    Xue Jiaying looked at Xiao Yichen¡¯s back. She had too many doubts, but her infatuation towards the man didn¡¯t dissipate.

    Xiao Yichen! She wanted to be his woman, even in her dreams.

    If she could stay by his side, she wouldn¡¯t have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of her life. She did not have to be busy working. What relying on her looks to make a living? Go to hell! She only wanted Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen did not return to the private room. As he walked out of the restaurant, he called You Luan.

    After You Luan received the call, he exited the restaurant and drove the boss back to Blue Bay Vi.

    In the Blue Bay Vi, Lin Wan looked at the clock on the wall. It was almost 10.00 pm, but Xiao Yichen was still not back.

    ¡°Auntie Li, go and rest. Clean up the dishes tomorrow morning,¡± Lin Wan said to Auntie Li, who was waiting in the dining room.

    ¡°Okay.¡± Auntie Li took off her apron and left the vi.

    After Auntie Li left, Lin Wan fell into a painful expression. Her mind was filled with many guesses about why Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t return sote.

    Does he have a dinner engagement?

    Was he having dinner with another woman?

    Or had he spent the night at the hotel with another woman?

    There were all kinds of possibilities. Lin Wan felt as if her brain was about to explode.

    Suddenly, Lin Wan left the sofa and stood up. She did not want to think about it or wait any longer. She turned off the television and walked upstairs.

    Xiao Yichen returned home and walked into the living room. He saw that the lights on the first floor were on. He thought Lin Wan was on the first floor, but when he looked around, Lin Wan was nowhere to be seen.

    The sumptuous dinner in the dining room seemed to have never been eaten.

    Xiao Yichen suddenly frowned. She¡­ hadn¡¯t eaten dinner yet?

    But where was she?

    After looking around seriously again and confirming Lin Wan was not on the first floor, Xiao Yichen strode upstairs.

    Walking into the master bedroom, Xiao Yichen looked at the bed at first nce, but there was no one on the bed. He heard the sound of water sshing in the bathroom.

    Xiao Yichen rxed and walked towards the bathroom.

    She was in the bathroom. She was¡­ taking a body spa.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t expect Xiao Yichen to return and rush to the bathroom suddenly.

    ¡°Get out.¡± Lin Wan grabbed the towel with both hands and wrapped herself in it. She kept retreating, not forgetting to re at Xiao Yichen.

    Now that he was back, she was a little happy. However, she was more angry than anything else because of the wait.

    ¡°Let¡¯s shower together.¡± Xiao Yichenpletely ignored Lin Wan¡¯s words and started removing his clothes.

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan was speechless. After a while, she found her voice and said, ¡°Go out first. You cane in after I¡¯m done showering.¡±

    Xiao Yichen ignored Lin Wan. He turned around and walked towards her.

    ¡°You¡­¡± Lin Wan had already retreated to the corner of the wall and could not retreat anymore.

    She didn¡¯t want this man toe over, didn¡¯t want him to get close to her, but¡­

 Chapter 91 - 91: Youâ€™re My Only Woman...

    Chapter 91: You¡¯re My Only Woman¡­

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan did not want to look at him, but her eyes were out of control. The consciousness in her mind had already betrayed her mouth.

    Looking at her current appearance, Xiao Yichen¡¯s lips curled into a devilish smile.

    Walking up to Lin Wan, Xiao Yichen deliberately stepped forward and got closer to Lin Wan.

    ¡°You! Go away.¡± Lin Wan came back to her senses and chased him away immediately.

    ¡°Do you think it¡¯s possible?¡± Xiao Yichen asked with a teasing tone.

    Therefore, the answer to such a question was obvious. It was impossible.

    Lin Wan lowered her head nervously and did not answer. She did not want to look at him either.

    However, Xiao Yichen did not intend to let her off just like that. He called out softly, ¡°Wan¡¯er.¡±

    Lin Wan pretended to be dead and did not answer, indicating she did not hear him.

    But there were only the two of them in the room. What was the use of pretending to be dead? Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t believe it at all.

    ¡°Since you¡¯ve seen it, let¡¯s¡­ follow the normal procedure,¡± Xiao Yichen said, very civilized.

    As for Xiao Yichen¡¯s so-called normal procedure, Lin Wan knew very clearly. After being a couple for so long, they were so familiar with the normal procedure that they could memorize it.

    Lin Wan still lowered her head and did not answer. She hated Xiao Yichen to death.

    He must be deliberately bullying her.

    But Lin Wan suddenly mustered her courage after a while and looked up at Xiao Yichen. She directly objected. ¡°No, I refuse.¡±

    ¡°You came back sote. What did you do outside?¡± Lin Wan found an excuse and stared at Xiao Yichen arrogantly. She continued, ¡°Maybe you just came back from some woman.¡± ¡°Since you don¡¯tck women around you, what¡¯s the point of doing this to me?¡± Lin Wan said.

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen frowned. He did not expect her to say that.

    Seeing that Xiao Yichen did not answer, Lin Wan continued, ¡°I don¡¯t like what others have touched.¡±

    Lin Wan said that she was a clean freak, to begin with, and she was not generous. She could not tolerate him.

    With that, Lin Wan did not care about the current situation. She pushed him away with both hands, wanting to escape from the gap beside him and stay away from him.

    However, before Lin Wan could escape from Xiao Yichen, Xiao Yichen grabbed her arm and pulled her back.

    ¡°How dare you?¡± Xiao Yichen said fiercely.

    D*mn it. Not only did she escape without a response, but she also spouted nonsense.

    What other woman? What other person had touched her?

    Until now, she was the only woman he had!

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, let go of me.¡± Lin Wan struggled even harder. She panicked and became anxious at the thought that Xiao Yichen might only be with a woman when he returnedte, and it might even be Xue Jiaying.

    She didn¡¯t want to be so close to him. She wanted to escape from his clutches.

    Xiao Yichen ignored the struggling woman and started without saying anything.

    After a long time, Xiao Yichen carried Lin Wan out of the narrow space and went to the bedroom to rest.

    He pulled the little woman into his arms, and the dim yellow light from the bedsidemp shone down. Xiao Yichen looked at the little woman¡¯s face, and his heart ached.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, you¡¯ll be my only¡­ woman,¡± Xiao Yichen muttered softly.

    What other woman? He was obsessed with cleanliness and was certain she was the only one who had sex with him.

    The next day, Lin Wan woke up exhausted and went to the bathroom to wash up before going to work.

    When she arrived at thepany, Lin Wan turned on herputer and prepared to start work. As soon as she opened the webpage, she saw the headlines.

    ¡°The boss of the Eastern Empire had dinner with a beautyst night. Someone predicted that the beauty¡¯s career would rise step by step..¡±

 Chapter 92 - 92: Whoâ€™s in a Family With Her?

    Chapter 92: Who¡¯s in a Family With Her?

    Trantor: yce Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan had a bad mood for the new day. She did not dare to click open the news and read it seriously. She could only force herself to divert her attention.

    She couldn¡¯t interfere with his life or his feelings.

    Therefore, what she could do was not to care, not to care, not to care!

    The next few days passed peacefully. Lin Wan was almost done preparing the designs for the SU series. She modified the basic sketches and incorporated more elements and aesthetics.

    On the day of the final draft, Lin Wan looked at the perfect design. Under Shen Yun¡¯s witness, she put it into a document bag and ced it in her desk drawer.

    ¡¯Good, Wan wan. We re finally done,¡¯ Shen Yun said happily.

    ¡®¡¯Then, we¡¯ll wait for the election on Friday.¡± Lin Wan looked at Shen Yun and was very happy.

    ¡°Yes. Can we apply to the director for a half-day break in the afternoon to celebrate our hard work during this period? We can go shopping together, okay?¡± Shen Yun said. It had been a long time since she went shopping with Wanwan. Just thinking about it made her heart itch.

    Lin Wan thought momentarily and said, ¡¯Sure, we ll look for the directorter.¡±

    The design department had stipted that if the designer who epted the jobpleted the design in advance, the designer could apply for a leave of absence. The director would approve the specific time of the leave.

    ¡°Alright,¡± Shen Yun replied.

    The director approved Lin Wan and Shen Yun¡¯s application for leave, so Lin Wan drove Shen Yun to themercial street in the afternoon.

    After shopping for the entire afternoon, they were both tired and happy. They bought many things they liked and were in a good mood.

    ¡°Wanwan, let¡¯s have another delicious meal and go home separately,¡± Shen Yun said happily as she held Lin Wan¡¯s arm.

    ¡°Okay, there¡¯s a good restaurant nearby. Let¡¯s go there.¡± Lin Wan had eaten there before and rmended it to Shen Yun.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±

    The two of them went to the restaurant and chatted after ordering.

    After the dishes were served, Lin Wan and Shen Yun were about to eat when Lin Wan identally saw someone. Instantly, the smile on Lin Wan¡¯s face gradually disappeared.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on, Wanwan?¡± Shen Yun sensed something was wrong with Lin Wan¡¯s expression and asked her.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Lin Wan replied. She looked at Shen Yun. When she looked in that direction again, that person was already walking towards her.

    Ding Caihua carried her bag and walked towards Lin Wan angrily in her eight-centimeter high heels.

    They had seen each other just now. Since they had finally met, how could Ding Caihua let her off so easily?

    ¡°Lin Wan.¡± Before Ding Caihua could reach Lin Wan¡¯s side, she shouted angrily.

    After living with her stepmother for many years, Lin Wan knew her temper and personality well.

    Putting down the chopsticks, Lin Wan stood up and greeted politely, ¡°Auntie.<sup>1</sup>¡¯

    ¡°Don¡¯t call me auntie. I don¡¯t know you, b*tch.¡± Ding Caihua scolded Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan¡¯s expression changed slightly, but she did not say anything.

    At the side, Shen Yun stood up for Lin Wan and said to Ding Caihua, ¡°Auntie, why are you so rude? You two are in a family.¡±

    Shen Yun knew that Ding Caihua was Lin Wan¡¯s stepmother. Because of her rtionship with Lin Wan, she knew everything about Lin Wan¡¯s family.

    ¡°Who¡¯s in a family with her?¡± Ding Caihua asked Shen Yun.. She looked at Shen Yun with hatred and said, ¡°Also, who do you think you are? Do you have the right to speak here?¡±

 Chapter 93 - 93: What Right Do You Have to Ask Me to Pay Back?

    Chapter 93: What Right Do You Have to Ask Me to Pay Back?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Shen Yun was stunned by the scolding.

    ¡°Auntie.¡± Lin Wan was worried that Ding Caihua would target Shen Yun again. She called out and continued, ¡°Since you said you don¡¯t know me, why did you call my name just now?¡±

    It was Ding Caihua¡¯s turn to be speechless.

    Indeed, she was the one who called Lin Wan¡¯s name first. She was also the one who took the initiative to walk over.

    The people eating around them were already looking at Lin Wan and Ding Caihua.

    ¡°Lin Wan, don¡¯t think that you can be arrogant enough to bully me now because you married a rich man,¡± Ding Caihua said with a fierce expression, not wanting to appear too awkward.

    Lin Wan tried her best to remain calm as she replied to Ding Caihua, ¡°I never thought of bullying you.¡±

    After saying that, Lin Wan paused and continued, ¡°When we saw each other just now, I didn¡¯t intend to look for you. Instead, you¡­ came to look for me. So¡­ who is the one being bullied? What do you think?¡±

    ¡°You¡­¡± Ding Caihua felt that she was being unreasonable and at a disadvantage.

    She looked at Lin Wan angrily. She was getting angrier and angrier.

    ¡°Lin Wan, your slut mother gave you a slutty face, so you relied on this slutty face to seduce men?¡± Ding Caihua said loudly, attracting even more onlookers.

    After scolding Lin Wan, Ding Caihua felt that her anger was not appeased. She continued, ¡°Besides, you still owe Qingqing a fiance. Muyang would have married Qingqing long ago if it weren¡¯t for you. Lin Wan, return what you owe Qingqing as soon as possible. Otherwise, we won¡¯t let you off.¡±

    ¡°Heh¡­¡± Lin Wan suddenlyughed softly. She was too angry. Ding Caihua could not stop talking about her mother and still mentioned Li Muyang.

    ¡°Ding Caihua.¡± Lin Wan felt that she did not need to respect Ding Caihua anymore. The person who scolded her mother was not worthy of her respect. She directly called her name. ¡°Are you trying to prove that your daughter is ugly too? Is that why your daughter could not keep a man¡¯s heart and was abandoned?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Ding Caihua could not respond. She was stunned, and her anger was increasing.

    ¡°I owe Lin Qingqing¡¯s fiance? Don¡¯t forget that Li Muyang and I have been dating for six years. I was the one who was supposed to be engaged to him. It was your daughter who snatched my boyfriend away. What right do you have for me to return it?¡± Lin Wan continued.

    ¡°You, you¡­¡± Ding Caihua couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. She looked at the gazes of the surrounding people, who were all staring at her.

    Ding Caihua immediately became nervous and looked at Lin Wan. This b*tch did not dare to contradict her at home in the past. No matter what she said, she did not say anything. Now, she was b*tch. She dared to contradict and embarrass her in front of so many people.

    Ding Caihua gritted her teeth and thought, ¡°Lin Wan, you want to fight me? You¡¯re still too inexperienced!¡±

    Suddenly, Ding Caihua nced at a ss of red wine on the dining table. Then, she took the red wine and sshed it on Lin Wan without thinking.

    Lin Wan was caught off guard and was sshed with red wine. The red wine flowed down her cheeks and dripped onto her clothes. The red wine also dripped from her hair, making her look pathetic.

    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Shen Yun instantly became angry and shouted at Ding Caihua.

    However, Ding Caihua did not care about Shen Yun. She was very happy to see Lin Wan in a sorry state.

    Ding Caihua thought this b*tch wouldn¡¯t dare retaliate against her now, right? She wouldn¡¯t know how powerful she was if she didn¡¯t show her some might and embarrass her.

    However, while Ding Caihua was still immersed in her beautiful conjecture, Lin Wan took a cup of warm water from the table and sshed it back..

 Chapter 94 - 94: Youâ€™re Not Qualified to Fight Me

    Chapter 94: You¡¯re Not Qualified to Fight Me

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°All¡­¡± Ding Caihua¡¯s eyes were sshed with water. She instantly closed her eyes and retreated, wanting to distance herself from Lin Wan.

    However, Ding Caihua took a step back and lost her bnce. In an instant, she fell to the ground.

    ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Laughter rang out in the surroundings.

    Ding Caihua sat on the ground and looked at Lin Wan with hatred.

    ¡°Do you still think I¡¯m the same as before?¡± Lin Wan ignored Ding Caihua¡¯s gaze and continued, ¡°In the past, I endured you and Lin Qingqing bullying me. 1 thought we were family, but when Lin Qingqing snatched Li Muyang away, I felt my tolerance was wrong.¡±

    The more she tolerated them, the worse they would be and the more arrogant they would be.

    Lin Wan paused momentarily and continued, ¡°I¡¯m no longer the same person. Ding Caihua, I¡¯ll pay you back double if you dare to touch me again.¡±

    Lin Wan was very determined. After experiencing so much, she understood and grew a lot.

    Ding Caihua looked at Lin Wan, and the hatred in her heart increased.

    Suddenly, Ding Caihua got up as if she had gone crazy. She stretched out her hands and pounced at Lin Wan.

    ¡°B*tch, I¡¯m going to beat you to death.¡± Ding Caihua pounced forward, grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s hair, and started hitting her.

    Lin Wan tried her best to resist, but it was useless. Ding Caihua had the advantage. She tore her hair forcefully. It hurt.

    ¡°What are you doing? Let go of Wanwan.¡± Shen Yun also walked forward and tried to stop Ding Caihua.

    Ding Caihua was old, after all. Even though she had the advantage, under the resistance of the two young girls, she had no energy soon.

    After letting go of Lin Wan, Ding Caihua took a few steps back. After confirming that she had regained her bnce, she told Lin Wan, ¡°Lin Wan, remember. You¡¯ll always be a viin before me. You¡¯re not qualified to fight me.¡±

    With that, Ding Caihua picked up her bag on the ground with a sense of aplishment, turned around, and left the restaurant.

    The scene just now had already been recorded by the surrounding people with their phones.

    In this era of information technology, the people who filmed the video would also upload it online. Twitter, blogs, and Facebook all had this video.

    ¡°Wanwan, are you alright?¡± Shen Yun asked as she carefullybed Lin Wan¡¯s hair.

    ¡°No, I¡¯m fine,¡± Lin Wan said. Other than looking a little disheveled, she had nothing else to do.

    ¡°I¡¯ll apany you to the washroom to tidy up,¡± Shen Yun said.

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    After Shen Yun paid the bill, she apanied Lin Wan to the washroom. Lin Wan washed her face and tidied her hair and clothes. After confirming she was clean, she left the restaurant with Shen Yun.

    ¡°Huh, I¡¯m not in the mood to eat. Let¡¯s go home and eat,¡± Shen Yun sighed.

    They had ordered a meal. But before they could eat it, Ding Caihua made a scene. Their dinner and mood instantly became a mess.

    ¡°Yunyun, I¡¯ll treat you to a meal next time,¡± Lin Wan said. No matter what, it was all because of her today, so she would treat Yunyun to a meal next time aspensation.

    ¡°It¡¯s alright, Wanwan.¡±

    The two of them chatted as they walked to the roadside. Shen Yun took a taxi home while Lin Wan drove home.

    Xiao Yichen sat on the sofa at the Blue Bay Vi and waited for the little woman toe home.

    While waiting, Xiao Yichen was bored and wanted to take out his phone to look at the financial news. However, he identally saw a video that the publics had crazily reposted in a short period.

    ¡°The two women are fighting in the restaurant. It looks like the stepmother is fighting with her adopted daughter.¡±

    With a trace of curiosity, Xiao Yichen opened the video and watched it..

 Chapter 95 - 95: Iâ€™ll Protect You!

    Chapter 95: I¡¯ll Protect You!

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    After watching the video, Xiao Yichen¡¯s face darkened.

    The little woman was beaten up? Was it¡­ Lin Qingqing¡¯s mother?

    Just as Xiao Yichen was about to call the little woman with a dark expression, a voice suddenly came from the door. When Xiao Yichen turned around, Lin Wan was walking in.

    Xiao Yichen stood up and walked towards the door with a dark expression.

    Lin Wan changed into her slippers at the entrance and was about to turn around and walk into the living room when she saw that Xiao Yichen was already a few steps away.

    Xiao Yichen stood before Lin Wan and looked at her. ¡°Are you injured?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan¡¯s mind was a little stuffy, and she could not react quickly.

    By the time she reacted, Lin Wan knew what was happening. He must have known about the restaurant. That was because she noticed someone taking photos when she was fighting with Ding Caihua. The video must have been uploaded online.

    ¡°I¡¯m not injured,¡± Lin Wan replied calmly.

    Xiao Yichen wasn¡¯t sure. He looked at this little woman from top to bottom and didn¡¯t find any injuries on her. Only then did the worry in his heart dissipate a little, but it didn¡¯tpletely dissipate.

    Xiao Yichen gently pinched her chin with one hand and looked at her face again. His tone softened when he didn¡¯t see the palm print, and he asked, ¡°Why did she hit you?¡±

    ¡°Ding Caihua said 1 used this slutty face to seduce a man. She also said that I owed Lin Qingqing a fiance. I contradicted her, and she hit me,¡± Lin Wan answered truthfully.

    Xiao Yichen frowned slightly. Then, he said quietly with a trace of anger, ¡°If there¡¯s a next time, find a knife and reward her with one.¡±

    There was no shortage of knives in the kitchen. If she used the knife hit her heart, how would she dare to make a move?

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen in surprise, unable to react for a long time.

    ¡°If anything happens, I¡¯ll take responsibility,¡± Xiao Yichen said again. He wanted to tell her that he would ask You Luan to give her a gun to wear, but he thought that it was unrealistic.

    It was best to resolve those ignorant people and prevent future troublespletely.

    Lin Wan blinked and gradually came back to her senses.

    ¡°Remember,¡± Xiao Yichen reminded again. ¡°If anything happens, if I¡¯m not around, protect yourself with all your might. I¡¯ll¡­ handle the aftermath.¡±

    Wan¡¯er, you can do whatever you want in Ancheng City. I will protect your safety!

    ¡°Oh,¡± Lin Wan replied in a daze, but a warm feeling flowed through her heart.

    So, he would always be her strong backing?

    Seeing the little woman in a daze, Xiao Yichen softened his tone and said, ¡°Go upstairs and change your clothes. Come down for dinner.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied and walked upstairs.

    Xiao Yichen watched as the little woman went upstairs. Walking towards the dining room, he took out his phone and dialed You Luan¡¯s number.

    ¡°President Xiao.¡± You Luan picked up the call.

    ¡°The Lin family has a smallpany?¡± Xiao Yichen asked. When he checked Lin Wan¡¯s family¡¯s information, he vaguely remembered that Lin Wan¡¯s father, Lin Tianyun, had a small real estatepany.

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan replied firmly. Because of Lin Wan, he remembered the information about the Lin family very clearly.

    ¡°Tomorrow morning, 1 want to hear¡­ that the Lin family¡¯spany has gone bankrupt,¡± Xiao Yichen said. Even Ding Caihua had to pay the price for bullying his woman.

    ¡°¡­¡± You Luan was stunned for a few seconds. When she regained her senses, she immediately replied, ¡°Yes, 1 understand.¡±

    After Lin Wan went downstairs, she had dinner with Xiao Yichen.

    Because Lin Wan was in a bad mood today, Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart ached for her. At night, he only hugged and kissed her for a while before they fell asleep.

    The next day, the bank started work at 8.oo am. At 9.00 am, the major news in Ancheng City had already spread. The Lin Real Estate Company had gone bankrupt and closed down. The bank personnel went straight to the Lin Real Estate Company to check their fixed assets and calcte the repayment of loans, auctions, and so on..

 Chapter 96 - 96: Are You Going to Help Me?

    Chapter 96: Are You Going to Help Me?

    Trantor: yce Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan wasn¡¯t very busy with work in the morning, bur she didn¡¯t have time to browse the news. Hence, she had no idea what had happened in Ancheng City.

    Ir was nor until noon that Lin Wan, Shen Yun, and a few colleagues went downstairs for lunch that Lin Wan saw Lin Tianyun standing in front of rhe office building.

    ¡°Wanwan, Wan wan, I¡¯m looking for you.¡± Lin Tianyun walked up to Lin Wan and hurriedly grabbed her hand. He pulled Lin Wan to the side, keeping a distance from her colleagues.

    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Lin Wan was very surprised. She did not expect her father toe to herpany.

    In the past, he had never paid attention to her work. When she had difficulties at work, he would find excuses to refuse and never helped her once.

    ¡°I have something to talk to you about. Wanwan, can you help me and thepany?¡± Lin Tianyun pleaded with Lin Wan.

    ¡°What¡­ what do you mean?¡± Lin Wan did nor understand.

    ¡°There¡¯s a problem with thepany¡¯s ounts, and the bank found it out. Lin Corporation is about to go bankrupt. Wanwan, look for your husband and beg him to give me money to repay the bank loan. As long as the loan is repaid before 5.00 pm tomorrow, thepany can still be saved,¡± Lin Tianyun exined to Lin Wan excitedly.

    Last time, Qingqing said that Lin Wan¡¯s husband was Xiao Yichen. Xiao Yichen had too much money, so thispany crisis would depend on Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan frowned and looked at her father. ¡°How much does thepany owe the bank?¡±

    ¡°50 million. Originally, rhepany¡¯s ounts were very good. The bank had already passed the review some time ago. However, this morning, rhe bank received news from somewhere that thepany¡¯s ounts were fake, so¡­¡± Lin Tianyun did not finish his sentence. His face was filled with distress.

    He had worked hard to build thepany over the years. Moreover, his family had to rely on thepany to survive. He had to havepany!

    ¡°That much?¡± Lin Wan was shocked. A smallpany actually owed so much.

    ¡°Wanwan, this money is nothing to Xiao Yichen. He can throw out 50 million yuan with a wave of his hand. So, Wanwan, beg your husband to give you 50 million yuan. After you give it to me, I¡¯ll return it to the bank or let him return it to the bank in my name,¡± Lin Tianyun said.

    ¡°Dad¡­¡± Lin Wan called out helplessly. Her father s thoughts disappointed her too much.

    ¡°First of all, 50 million is nor a small sum. Even if Yichen doesn¡¯t care about that 50 million, will he agree with just a few words from me?¡± Lin Wan felt that her rtionship with Xiao Yichen was not to the extent of directly throwing out 50 million. After all, they had no feelings for each other. They could only be considered husband and wife in name and partners in bed.

    ¡°Besides, when 1 left that family, 1 didn¡¯t forget what you did and what you said,¡± Lin Wan said. She would never forget such deep pain and those harsh words for rhe rest of her life.

    it was her father who chased her out of that house. Now that thepany was in danger, he only thought of her.

    Did he say that he didn¡¯t know her after this crisis was resolved?

    When Lin Tianyun heard Lin Wan¡¯s words, he was unwilling to admit what he had done in the past. He instantly became angry.

    ¡°Lin Wan, are you going to help me? If you help, I can even let you call me Dad when we meet. If you don¡¯t help, we won¡¯t know each other when we meet in the future.¡± Lin Tianyun red at Lin Wan and waited for her answer..

 Chapter 97 - 97: Thinking of My Family

    Chapter 97: Thinking of My Family

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan wanted tough when she heard her father¡¯s words.

    Trying to control her emotions, Lin Wan asked him, ¡°If Yichen intends to borrow 50 million yuan, when do you n to return it?¡±

    ¡°Return?¡± Lin Tianyun looked at Lin Wan in surprise. ¡°Lin Wan, are you serious? Xiao Yichen gives me 50 million yuan. It¡¯s only proper for a son-inw to give money to his father-inw. It¡¯s a very normal thing. Do you still want me to return it? Are you stupid?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m telling you, 1 won¡¯t return it. I¡¯ll never return it.¡± Lin Tianyun was very determined.

    Lin Wan took a deep breath and replied to her father calmly, ¡°Then I¡¯ll tell you too. 1 won¡¯t help.¡±

    Thepany owed 50 million yuan. What was the use of this 50 million yuan? Whoever used it would fill the gap. Ding Caihua¡¯s jewelry was still a sum of money. Lin Qingqing¡¯s pocket money could be considered a sum of money. Why it had to do with her?

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s rejection, Lin Tianyun suddenly took a few steps back and kept a distance from her.

    ¡°Alright, alright. Lin Wan, you win.¡± Lin Tianyun red at Lin Wan angrily. After ring at her for a few seconds, he left.

    Looking at her father¡¯s back, Lin Wan¡¯s thoughts did not waver. However, her heart had a hint of sorrow because she had such a father.

    When Lin Wan was working in the afternoon, she would think of her fathering to look for her.

    After all, he was still her dad. It would be a lie to say they did not care. However, when she thought about it, their crisis now umted when they were once carefree and happy. Who could they me?

    After work, Lin Wan returned home and saw that Xiao Yichen was not back yet. After going upstairs to change her clothes, she sat on a stool on the balcony and looked at the sky unhappily. From time to time, what her father had said in the afternoon shed through her mind.

    Xiao Yichen returned home and looked into the living room as he changed his shoes. There was no sign of the little woman.

    At this moment, Auntie Li walked out of the kitchen.

    ¡°Sir, you¡¯re back.¡± Auntie Li greeted Xiao Yichen when she saw him.

    ¡°Yes, Madam isn¡¯t back yet?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    ¡°No, Madam is back. She¡¯s sitting on the balcony.¡± After Auntie Li answered Sir, she looked at the balcony. Madam was still sitting there.

    When Xiao Yichen walked into the living room, he saw Lin Wan sitting on the balcony.

    ¡°You can prepare dinner. I¡¯ll call her.¡± After saying that to Auntie Li, Xiao Yichen walked towards the balcony.

    Lin Wan had been immersed in her thoughts. When Xiao Yichen stood beside her, Lin Wan realized that Xiao Yichen had returned. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and lowered her head, not daring to look at Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen caught all of her actions.

    Xiao Yichen sat down beside her unhurriedly. He wanted to call her to eat, but he became concerned and worried when he saw her crying.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Lin Wan.

    ¡°No, I¡¯m fine,¡± Lin Wan hurriedly replied. Because she had not adjusted her emotions, she still dared not look at Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Are you sure?¡± Xiao Yichen continued to ask. He wasn¡¯t blind. She didn¡¯t look fine.

    Lin Wan knew that she could not hide it from Xiao Yichen anymore. She took a deep breath and looked ahead, but there was no focus as she spoke faintly.

    ¡°I was sitting here just now and thought of my family, so 1 was a little sad,¡± Lin Wan said. She did not tell Xiao Yichen that her father hade to look for her today.

    Hearing Lin Wan say she was sad. Xiao Yichen did not think much about it. He reached out his long arm and pulled Lin Wan towards him.

    Lin Wan snuggled into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms and rested her head on his shoulder. She didn¡¯t hide or disguise anything as she spoke her deepest thoughts..

 Chapter 98 - 98: Not to Make Her Sad

    Chapter 98: Not to Make Her Sad

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°I remember when 1 was young, my father worked hard in his career. He was very busy and hardworking. My mother took care of the family and took care of my father and me. Although the family wasn¡¯t rich, we were happy and fulfilled.¡±

    ¡°Later on, my father¡¯s career was sessful, and we became rich. However, we could never get that feeling of home back. My father socialized a lot outside and started to fool around. Later on, Lin Qingqing¡¯s mother came to my house. Only then did my happy familypletely shatter.¡±

    ¡°Even now, I still miss my father when 1 was young. He loved me. But now, fatherly love has be a luxury for me.¡±

    Because of money and benefits, all emotions had disappeared. Just like what her father had said today, there was no emotion. It was only natural.

    Xiao Yichen listened to Lin Wan¡¯s words but did not know how to answer andfort her.

    After Lin Wan finished speaking, she was worried that her negative emotions would affect Xiao Yichen. She suddenly took a deep breath and pretended to be in a better state. ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve been sitting here for too long. When I think of the past, I feel a little sad.¡±

    After saying that, before Xiao Yichen could say anything, Lin Wan hurriedly changed the topic and the atmosphere. She tried her best to smile and said, ¡°I¡¯m hungry. Let¡¯s go eat.¡±

    Xiao Yichen nodded, got up, and walked into the living room with Lin Wan.

    After dinner, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan sat in the living room and watched television. Lin Wan watched the television screen absent-mindedly. Xiao Yichen saw all her expressions.

    ¡°Are you worried about your father?¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly asked, looking at Lin Wan beside him.

    When she mentioned her father on the balcony, he guessed that she already knew about the incident with the Lin family¡¯spany.

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan didn¡¯t expect Xiao Yichen to ask her question. She immediately restrained her thoughts and said, ¡°Yes, I think he¡¯s quite pitiful but also sad.¡± Xiao Yichen agreed with Lin Wan and continued to ask, ¡°What do you think?¡±

    He would do as she wished if she wanted to help Lin Tianyun.

    He did not expect that destroying the Lin family¡¯spany and cutting off Ding Caihua¡¯s path to wealth would bring trouble to Lin Wan.

    However, if he could make the Lin family¡¯spany fall, he could also make the Lin family¡¯spany rise.

    Lin Wan shook her head and replied, ¡°1 don¡¯t have any thoughts. He brought this upon himself. He should bear the consequences.¡±

    She thought about Ding Caihua¡¯s attitude towards her yesterday and Lin Qingqing¡¯s attitude towards her in the past. Her father had once chased her out of the Lin family. Coupled with what he had said today, she could not find any reason to help him.

    Xiao Yichen did not say anything else.

    After watching TV for a while, they both went upstairs to rest.

    A new day began. When Xiao Yichen arrived in the Eastern Empire, he called You Luan to his office.

    ¡°What¡¯s the current situation with the Lin family?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    ¡°Thepany haspletely gone bankrupt. Lin Tianyun still owes the bank 20 million yuan. If he can¡¯t repay the money by the agreed time, Lin Tianyun will face prison life,¡± You Luan reported truthfully.

    After hearing You Luan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen recalled Lin Wan from yesterday.

    If Lin Tianyun went to jail, would the little woman be sad?

    ¡°You Luan,¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly called out.

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan replied immediately.

    ¡°Think of a way to avoid Lin Tianyun¡¯s imprisonment,¡± Xiao Yichen instructed.

    For the first time, he changed his n to avoid Lin Wan being sad..

 Chapter 99 - 99: The Television Is Not As Good As Me

    Chapter 99: The Television Is Not As Good As Me

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°¡­¡± You Luan stood there in a daze, unable to react for a long time.

    It¡­ didn¡¯t seem like the boss¡¯s style.

    He had seen the video of the Madam being beaten up the day before yesterday. He thought Ding Caihua, Lin Tianyun and Lin Qingqing should live a beggar¡¯s life on the streets. It was already considered letting them off easy, but the boss¡¯s orders¡­

    ¡°You don¡¯t understand?¡± Xiao Yichen asked You Luan again with a hint of anger.

    The assistant did not have a good attitude and did not do his job well. He only had two words to say¡­ Get lost!

    ¡°Understood,¡± You Luan hurriedly replied. ¡°I¡¯ll do it now.¡±

    With that, You Luan bowed respectfully and turned to leave.

    You Luan was very efficient. In the afternoon, the major news media received news from the courts and banks and released thetest news of the Lin Real Estate Company¡¯s results.

    Lin Wan saw thetest news before she got off work and sighed in relief.

    Thepany was considered bankrupt this time, but her father was fine. The news said that thepany¡¯s assets were checked, and the ounts receivable from the outside world were the same as the bank loan. This meant that her father did not have to bear any debt, let alone go to jail.

    Lin Wan thought about it seriously. She hoped that her father¡¯s peaceful life in the future would allow him to understand some principles and things. However, with Ding Caihua and Lin Qingqing by his side, would his life¡­ be stable?

    After work, Lin Wan returned home in a good mood.

    Seeing that Xiao Yichen was already at home, Lin Wan took the initiative to greet him. ¡°When did youe back?¡±

    ¡°Ten minutes ago,¡± Xiao Yichen said. He could hear the happiness in the little woman¡¯s voice.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go upstairs and change my clothes. We¡¯ll have dinner togetherter,¡± Lin Wan said.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    After dinner, Lin Wan wanted to sit in the living room and watch television. She did not watch television properlyst night and had to make up for it tonight.

    But before she could go to the living room, Xiao Yichen picked Lin Wan up and carried her upstairs.

    ¡°Yichen, I want to watch TV,¡± Lin Wan said coquettishly in Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms.

    After interacting with him for the past few days, there seemed to be no barrier between them. She only wanted to live with him as she pleased.

    ¡°The television isn¡¯t as good as mine,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan¡¯s mind went nk for a few seconds.

    So, what was this man trying to do?

    Xiao Yichen carried Lin Wan into the bedroom and suddenly stopped in his tracks. He looked down at the little woman in his arms and asked, ¡°On the bed or in the bathtub?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan blinked her big eyes. She didn¡¯t want to answer Xiao Yichen.

    Demon. Bastard. He¡¯s going to start bullying me again.

    ¡°Huh?¡± Xiao Yichen waited for a few seconds and asked impatiently.

    ¡°C-Chen, can we¡­ tonight¡­¡± Lin Wan behaved obediently, but Xiao Yichen interrupted her before she could finish.

    ¡°No.¡± She had been in a bad mood for the past two nights, and he had already let her off for two nights. If he still endured it tonight, he would fall sick from holding it in.

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan pouted and did not speak.

    Seeing that the little woman had no intention of speaking, Xiao Yichen decided on his own.

    ¡°In bed, then.¡±

    When Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen carrying her to the bed, she shouted, ¡°No, not the bed.¡±

    Hearing the little woman¡¯s shout, Xiao Yichen suddenly stopped. He nced at the woman in his arms and turned to go to the bathroom.

    Xiao Yichen ran a bath in the bathroom, but Lin Wan hid in a corner with a bathrobe and refused toe out.

    ¡°Come here.¡± Xiao Yichen turned around and said to the little woman in the

    corner..

 Chapter 100 - 1oo: Stay by My Side

    Chapter 1oo: Stay by My Side

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°No, I¡¯m not going over.¡± Lin Wan insisted on her thoughts and continued, ¡°Go shower first. I¡¯ll go after you¡¯re done.¡±

    She did not know if she could escape this cmity, but she did not want topromise so easily.

    Xiao Yichen ignored the little woman¡¯s words and patiently asked, ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t want toe?¡±

    ¡°Y-Yes,¡± Lin Wan said nervously. Although she did not know what this person would do, she was certain of her thoughts.

    Just as Lin Wan finished speaking, she saw the man squatting beside the bathtub suddenly stand up and stride towards her.

    ¡°You, you, you¡­ don¡¯t move.¡± When Xiao Yichen was about to reach Lin Wan, Lin Wan immediately stopped him.

    Xiao Yichen looked at the cute little woman and decided to listen to her. He stopped in his tracks.

    Lin Wan knew that she could not avoid it anymore. She thought about it and made a condition. ¡°I have a condition.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen frowned.

    Although he didn¡¯t agree secretly, Xiao Yichen still made an exception and endured his emotions to listen to her.

    ¡°You have to consider my feelings and respect my thoughts,¡± Lin Wan said.

    Xiao Yichen was stunned. Was it the condition she mentioned?

    ¡°Okay.¡± Xiao Yichen smiled devilishly and said, ¡°I promise you.¡±

    Xiao Yichen stretched out his hand and gestured for the little woman toe over.

    When Lin Wan heard Xiao Yichen agreed to her request, she felt he would follow her condition. Only then did she let down her guard and walked over step by step.

    They stayed in the bathroom long before returning to the bedroom.

    Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan, sleeping beside him and thought of everything he had done with her. He fell in love.

    Her little wife was irresistible.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen called softly.

    Lin Wan, who was sound asleep, heard a familiar voice. She was conscious, but she did not wake up. She only moved her body as if she was disgusted. She was originally sleeping facing Xiao Yichen, but now, she turned her back to Xiao Yichen, indicating that she did not want to talk to him.

    Xiao Yichen was not angry at all. Instead, he felt veryfortable, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

    After feeling warmth in his heart, Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t help but say in a low voice, ¡°Wan¡¯er, you should stay by my side.¡±

    No matter how capable he was outside when he returned home, he only wanted to have this little woman, the person he slept with, and his legal wife.

    Then, Xiao Yichen reached out and hugged Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan was in a daze and felt Xiao Yichen¡¯s hug. Perhaps because she smelled a familiar scent, Lin Wan did not struggle. She only said, ¡°Go away.¡±

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t walk away, but he knew she must be ufortable, so he let go and closed his eyes to sleep.

    The next day, Lin Wan woke up when the rm rang. Xiao Yichen knew he had to go to work today, so he did not insist. He let go of her and allowed this woman to wash up first before he followed her.

    After breakfast, the two of them left home and went to work.

    However, it was Friday today. Lin Wan clearly remembered what the important thing was today.

    It was the day of the SU series Jewelry Design Competition.

    Lin Wan went to Dream Philpany exhaustedly. Before she entered the office, she received a call from Li Muyang.

    ¡°Hello, CEO Li. What¡¯s the matter?¡± Lin Wan answered the call and asked respectfully, wanting to widen the distance between her and Li Muyang..

 Chapter 101 - 101: What Position... Does My Husband Hold?

    Chapter 101: What Position¡­ Does My Husband Hold?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Wanwan, don¡¯t call me that. I still prefer it when you call me Muyang,¡± Li Muyang said gently on the other end of the line.

    In the past few days, he had also figured it out. Even if Wanwan loved his uncle, he couldn¡¯t give up. His love for Wanwansted six years, and her love for his unclested only six weeks. The gap between them was too great. He believed that Wanwan still loved him more.

    ¡°It doesn¡¯t mean I like you,¡± Lin Wan said impatiently. ¡°Mr. Li, if nothing else, 1¡¯11 hang up first.¡±

    Lin Wan was about to hang up when she heard Li Muyang¡¯s voice.

    ¡°Wanwan, will you submit the SU series design today?¡± Li Muyang asked.

    Lin Wan put the phone to her ear again and replied, ¡°Yes, any problem?¡±

    ¡°Wanwan.¡± Li Muyang hurriedly called out again and continued, ¡°I¡¯m one of the main judges of thepetition. Wanwan, as long as you agree to have dinner with me tonight, I guarantee you¡¯ll win an award in thispetition.¡±

    Lin Wan was stunned for a few seconds.

    Have dinner with him tonight? What kind of wicked idea did he have?

    However, he was the main judge. Then what position for Xiao Yichen?

    ¡°Li Muyang,¡± Lin Wan said calmly. ¡°East Mansion and the Li Corporation jointly created the SU seriespetition. If you are the main judge, what position¡­ does my husband hold?¡±

    Lin Wan deliberately emphasized the word ¡°husband¡±.

    Li Muyang paused for a few seconds before answering, ¡°Uncle is the chief judge, but 1 know more people in the judging panel than Uncle. I¡­¡±

    Before Li Muyang could finish his sentence, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t be bothered to listen anymore. She replied, ¡°So, Li Muyang, do you think I need to have a meal with you?¡±

    If he had self-awareness, he would know how ridiculous his request was.

    ¡°Also¡­¡± Lin Wan suddenly thought of something and said, ¡°Li Muyang, I hope my designs willpete under the same conditions as the other participants and not through other connections. 1 hope that you won¡¯t be biased in the selection.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan hung up without waiting for Li Muyang to say anything else.

    Lin Wan put away her phone and walked towards her office.

    After returning to the office, Lin Wan took the design paper and left thepany with Shen Yun to go to the East Mansion. The submission of the design today was in the East Mansion, which was the Eastern Empire¡¯s headquarters.

    When they arrived at the East Mansion, Lin Wan and Shen Yun found the conference room where the SU series¡¯s design submitted their manuscripts ording to the normal procedure. Then, they left the conference room and returned to wait for the results.

    Just as Lin Wan and Shen Yun walked towards the elevator, You Luan saw Lin Wan.

    As they were quite a distance away and other colleagues were around, You Luan did not go up to greet Lin Wan. After finishing his work, he returned to the CEO¡¯s office on the top floor.

    Xiao Yichen was sitting in the office reviewing documents when he heard a knock on the door. Xiao Yichen looked up a momentter and saw You Luan walking in.

    ¡°President Xiao.¡± You Luan greeted him politely.

    ¡°What is it?¡± Xiao Yichen asked coldly.

    ¡°Just now, Madam came to thepany,¡± You Luan reported. After thinking for a long time, he should still report to Boss about Madaming to thepany.

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen frowned slightly and looked at You Luan.

    You Luan understood the meaning behind the boss¡¯s gaze and immediately replied, ¡°Madam is here to submit SU¡¯s designs..¡±

 Chapter 102 - 102: Itâ€™s Fate That We Met

    Chapter 102: It¡¯s Fate That We Met

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Xiao Yichen suddenly remembered that today was the day of the SU design¡¯s submission.

    ¡°She left already?¡± Xiao Yichen asked, feeling a little dissatisfied.

    She did not inform him that she wasing to hispany.

    ¡°Yes, Madam seems to havee with her colleague,¡± You Luan replied. He was worried that Boss would be angry, so there was a hint of exnation in his words. In other words, it was inconvenient for Madam toe up and look for Boss.

    ¡°You can leave now,¡± Xiao Yichen said dejectedly.

    You Luan nodded and left the CEO¡¯s office.

    After seeing You Luan leave, Xiao Yichen was about to continue reviewing the documents when his phone suddenly rang.

    When Xiao Yichen looked at his phone and saw the name on the screen, his expression immediately changed.

    Taking the phone, Xiao Yichen immediately picked it up and ced the phone beside his ear. He called out softly, ¡°Yanxi.¡±

    ¡°Chen, I¡¯m not interrupting your work, am I?¡± Xu Yanxi¡¯s clear voice sounded on the other end of the phone.

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. He closed the document and asked, ¡°Why are you calling me now?¡±

    ¡°I missed you!¡±

    When Lin Wan returned to thepany, she received a new design arrangement from the director. The design was actually from Sheng Yi Media.

    ¡°Wanwan, this is from the media industry. It¡¯s Sheng Yi Media. Will you¡­ bump into¡­ Xue Jiaying?¡± As Shen Yun knew about Lin Wan and Xiao Yichen¡¯s rtionship, she immediately leaned forward and asked when she found out that Lin Wan had received a new order.

    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Lin Wan shook her head. No matter how flustered she was, she was still calm. ¡°It¡¯s best if we don¡¯t meet. It¡¯s fate that we meet.¡±

    She cared about the woman who was rted to Xiao Yichen, but some things couldn¡¯t be avoided. For example, she would have the chance to see the rumored Xue Jiaying in the future.

    Lin Wan began to sort out Sheng Yi Media¡¯s design list in the afternoon and contacted their outreach department to understand the design requirements of the jewelry they needed.

    ¡°Miss Lin, the jewelry we designed this time is mainly to create an artiste, so we need a unique design. When she wears the jewelry, she can showcase a noble and elegant unique temperament,¡± the staff said to Lin Wan over the phone.

    ¡°Got it.¡± Lin Wan had received many orders before. When she heard the customers¡¯ requests, she immediately knew what kind of jewelry they wanted.

    ¡°Yes, but that¡¯s only a rough idea. As for the specifics, I hope Miss Lin understands the artist before designing jewellery that matches her appearance and personality. Is that okay?¡±

    ¡°Sure. Then¡­ do I need to go to Sheng Yi Media?¡± Lin Wan asked. The other party¡¯s meaning could not be more obvious.

    ¡°Yes,¡± the other party said. ¡°Miss Lin, to be honest, Dream Philpany is also under our boss now. If the artist and thepany approve your design this time, all our jewelry design lists can be handed over to you to design.¡±

    ¡°Alright, thank you. I also hope to work with you for a long time,¡± Lin Wan said. Because of the other party¡¯s words, she felt more passionate and confident.

    ¡°Then can youe to Sheng Yi Media tomorrow? I¡¯ll help you arrange a meeting with the artist.¡±

    ¡°Okay, sure¡­¡±

    After the negotiation, Lin Wan hung up the phone happily. At this moment, all her attention was on her work, and she had no time to care about another artist called Xue Jiaying in the Sheng Yi Media.

    After work, Lin Wan returned home and had dinner with Xiao Yichen as usual.

    After dinner, Lin Wan sat in the living room and watched television while Xiao Yichen was studying.

    Xiao Yichen sat in front of the desk, listening to You Luan¡¯s report through the phone.

    ¡°President Xiao, Miss Xue is filming at the studio tomorrow. Are you¡­ going over tomorrow?¡± You Luan asked. In the afternoon, Boss asked him to check Xue Jiaying¡¯s schedule. He had just found it, so he quickly called to report..

 Chapter 103 - 103: Xiao Yichen, B*stard

    Chapter 103: Xiao Yichen, B*stard

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Yes¡­¡± Xiao Yichen agreed.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll inform Sheng Yi Media¡­¡± You Luan said.

    After hanging up, Xiao Yichen put his phone aside and gradually looked at the bookshelf not far away. Then, he stood up and walked over.

    Before the exclusive bookshelf, Xiao Yichen took a book and nced at the cover. Yanxi¡¯s figure and her face appeared in his mind.

    However, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t think too deeply about it. He missed Yanxi. But when he thought of her, his heart never beat faster, nor did he feel nervous.

    When he thought of Lin Wan, his heart throbbed. If her expression changed, his emotions would also be messed up.

    Lin Wan watched television until past 10.00 p.m. before going upstairs to rest.

    After showering and lying on the bed, Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen push open the bedroom door and walk in.

    Worried that Xiao Yichen would bully her again, Lin Wan immediately closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.

    Xiao Yichen saw her actions.

    Xiao Yichen stared at the little woman on the bed for a while. In the end, he smiled and walked to the bathroom.

    When Xiao Yichen came out of the shower andy on the bed, Lin Wan had already fallen asleep.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called out softly. At the same time, he reached out his long arm and pulled the little woman into his arms.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s actions and voice woke up Lin Wan. She was sleepy and answered reluctantly, ¡°Yes, what¡¯s the matter?¡±

    Looking at the little woman, Xiao Yichen felt morefortable.

    ¡°Are you confident in your designs?¡± Xiao Yichen asked. He had seen her design drafts in the afternoon, but he had not seen the works of the other participants, so he could not judge if her designs were outstanding.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m good at jewelry design. I¡¯ve always been confident,¡± Lin Wan replied, half-asleep. All the words were in her mind.

    Hearing her words, a smile appeared on Xiao Yichen¡¯s face, but before he could say anything, he heard the little woman continue.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, don¡¯t be like Li Muyang and try to help me to be the champion. I¡¯m confident in my design ability. I want to achieve the results I deserve with my abilities,¡± Lin Wan blurted out without thinking much.

    After hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen¡¯s face instantly darkened.

    Li Muyang contacted her? What did they say and do without his knowing?

    With anger, Xiao Yichen suddenly leaned forward and bit Lin Wan¡¯s lips.

    This restless little woman. It had been so long, but she still could not make clear her rtionship with his nephew.

    And that ungrateful nephew. What did he have to do to stop him from pestering his aunt?

    ¡°Ouch¡­ it hurts¡­¡± Lin Wan felt the pain in her lips, and her sleepiness immediately dissipated. Now, she had no choice but to open her eyes and look at the man in front of her.

    She pushed him with all her might, but he still did not move.

    Xiao Yichen knew she was awake, but he refused to let go of her. He only let go of her when the smell of blood spread in their mouths.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, bastard,¡± Lin Wan scolded in frustration.

    1 can¡¯t even sleep peacefully. I¡¯m really depressed!

    ¡°I thought you already know I¡¯m a b*stard before.¡± Xiao Yichen stared at her. She often called him a b*stard.

    However, he was only a bastard before her because¡­ she was his woman.

    ¡°Did you meet Muyang today?¡± Xiao Yichen asked coldly..

 Chapter 104 - 104: He Seems a Little... Familiar?

    Chapter 104: He Seems a Little¡­ Familiar?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Only then did Lin Wan realize that her words had provoked this man.

    ¡°No, Li Muyang called me and wanted to help me, but I rejected him,¡± Lin Wan exined.

    At the same time, she med herself. She had dug a hole for herself and jumped into it. She had reaped what she sowed.

    However, being bitten by this man really hurt¡­

    The gloom on Xiao Yichen¡¯s face dissipated a little. He looked at the little woman¡¯s charming eyes and said, ¡°At least you know what¡¯s good for you.¡±

    He reached out to touch her lips, but she grabbed his arm just as his hand slid down her chin.

    ¡°Don¡¯t move, it hurts¡­¡± Lin Wan said and stopped Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand. She blinked and looked at Xiao Yichen.

    Hearing her words, Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart immediately tensed up, and he frowned. ¡°Does it hurt a lot?¡±

    He was impulsive just now. At this moment, her¡­ mouth hurt, and his¡­ heart ached.

    Lin Wan did not answer Xiao Yichen and only nodded slightly.

    ¡°Lie down and don¡¯t move,¡± Xiao Yichen said in a low voice, then got out of bed.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t know what Xiao Yichen was doing. Shey on the bed and looked at the ceiling.

    After a while, Xiao Yicheny down beside Lin Wan with a cotton swab and a small bottle of medicine. He began to wipe the blood from her mouth with a cotton swab.

    ¡°I¡¯ll do it myself,¡± Lin Wan said, reaching out to take the cotton swab.

    At this moment, she was¡­ a little moved. Was he treating her well?

    Her lips no longer hurt, but the taste of blood was still in her mouth.

    ¡°Don¡¯t move,¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly.

    Lin Wan did not dare to move again.

    This man was very dangerous at night. It was better for her to be obedient!

    Perhaps because Xiao Yichen¡¯s movements were very gentle, Lin Wan gradually closed her eyes and fell asleep.

    After Xiao Yichen finished applying the medicine, he saw Lin Wan had already fallen asleep. Xiao Yichen felt guilty and had an indescribable feeling.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t think about this feeling seriously. He kissed her forehead, hugged her tightly and closed his eyes to sleep.

    The next day, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan went to work.

    After Lin Wan signed in at thepany, she applied to go out to work and rushed to Sheng Yi Media.

    On the other side, You Luan was driving towards Sheng Yi Media. Xiao Yichen was sitting in the back of the car with a tablet in his hand, dealing with work.

    After Lin Wan arrived at Sheng Yi Media, she went to the lounge under the reception of the staff.

    ¡°Miss Lin, please wait a moment. The artist is filming in the studio now. She will probably finish in an hour,¡± the staff said as he poured a ss of water for Lin Wan.

    ¡°Okay, no worries. I¡¯ll sit here and wait,¡± Lin Wan said with a smile.

    ¡°Alright, if you need anything, just look for me there. I¡¯ll get back to work now.¡±

    ¡°Okay, thank you.¡±

    After the staff left, Lin Wan sat by the lounge and waited. She took out her phone and browsed the news in the jewelry industry.

    ¡°Lin¡­ Wan¡­?¡±

    Suddenly, a male voice entered Lin Wan¡¯s ears.

    Lin Wan raised her head and looked at the man looking at her.

    He had golden hair and was dressed in fashionable clothes. He was about 1.8 meters tall, and his handsome face was covered in light makeup, but¡­

    He seemed a little¡­ familiar.

    ¡°You, you¡¯re Lin Wan?¡± the man asked in surprise.

    Lin Wan was a little puzzled. How did he know her?

    ¡°You are¡­¡± Lin Wan asked.

    With two words, the man¡¯s surprised expression immediately turned into joy..

 Chapter 105 - 105: Xue Jiaying

    Chapter 105: Xue Jiaying

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Lin Wan, it¡¯s you,¡± the man said happily. He was sure even if she didn¡¯t answer because he recognized her voice.

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan was dumbfounded.

    ¡°I¡¯m Yu Tao, your deskmate in the third year of junior high school,¡± Yu Tao said.

    He had not seen Lin Wan for many years. The first time he saw this girl today, she was familiar to him. He thought of her, Lin Wan.

    When Lin Wan heard the man¡¯s words, she thought for a long time before remembering.

    ¡°Yu Tao, it¡¯s you? The one who liked to copy my homework back then?¡± Lin Wan¡¯s face was filled with surprise.

    She did not expect to meet someone she knew in Sheng Yi Media. It was too unexpected.

    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s me,¡± Yu Tao said.

    The two of them then started chatting. They talked about their rough experiences over the years. Then, they talked about their current situation.

    ¡°Y-You¡¯re a B ¨C list celebrity from Sheng Yi Media?¡± Lin Wan covered her mouth in surprise and asked Yu Tao.

    ¡°Yeah, I didn¡¯t act in many movies before, and I¡¯m not very famous either. I don¡¯t think you¡¯ll pay attention to me.¡± Yu Tao said.

    ¡°No, I¡¯m very surprised. You¡¯re a celebrity now,¡± Lin Wan said with a smile.

    Yu Tao looked at Lin Wan¡¯s smile and changed the topic. ¡°I¡¯m quite surprised that you¡¯re a jewelry designer now. By the way, why are you here today?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m here to¡­¡± Lin Wan stopped mid-sentence when she saw someone walking over from afar.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t expect Xiao Yichen at Sheng Yi Media. Moreover, he was walking towards her with a fierce look. She couldn¡¯t help but feel nervous.

    Yu Tao saw Lin Wan was silent and did not know what she meant. He followed Lin Wan¡¯s gaze and looked not far away.

    Xiao Yichen was filled with anger as he strode towards Lin Wan.

    When he arrived at Sheng Yi Media, he first saw her chatting with a man. She was beaming with joy.

    She smiled at another man? Who allowed it?

    Since Xiao Yichen¡¯s aura was too strong, Lin Wan and Yu Tao had no choice but to stand up.

    ¡°Hello, Mr. Xiao.¡± As an artiste of Sheng Yi Media, Xiao Yichen was his boss, so he naturally had to take the initiative to greet them.

    Xiao Yichen ignored Yu Tao and stood before Lin Wan, staring at her.

    Lin Wan was so nervous that she didn¡¯t know what to do. She sped her hands together and looked at Xiao Yichen unnaturally. She wanted to greet him but didn¡¯t know how to address him.

    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Xiao Yichen asked coldly.

    Why was she here instead of staying at Dream Philpany? There were many male celebrities in Sheng Yi Media. But as his wife, she did not have the right to chase after male celebrities.

    ¡°Sheng Yi Media wants to build an artiste. 1 need to design jewelry that matches that artiste. 1 epted this design deal yesterday, so 1 came to see that artiste today,¡± Lin Wan answered truthfully.

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen frowned even more.

    He looked at Lin Wan and knew she was there because of work. The anger in his heart dissipated a little.

    However, before Xiao Yichen could say anything, he heard the man¡¯s voice beside him.

    ¡°Build an artist?¡± Yu Tao looked at Lin Wan and repeated her words. Then, he thought about it and said, ¡°The only artist Sheng Yi Media has built recently is Xue Jiaying.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan shifted her gaze away from Xiao Yichen¡¯s face and looked at Yu Tao in surprise.

    So, she was going to design jewelry for Xue Jiaying?

 Chapter 106 - 106: What Is This If Not Bullying?

    Chapter 106: What Is This If Not Bullying?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Xiao Yichen saw Lin Wan¡¯s surprised expression, but her gaze was on the man beside her. Anger rose in his heart. At the same time, he was surprised.

    How could it be so coincidental?

    ¡°Yu Tao, are you sure it¡¯s Xue Jiaying?¡± Lin Wan asked Yu Tao.

    Yu Tao didn¡¯t know what was happening, so he could only nod truthfully. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m 90% sure. Because Xue Jiaying wants to work from the C-rank to the A-rank, she had a lot of jobs recently, and thepany is doing its best to build her, so¡­ it must be her.¡±

    After saying that, Yu Tao looked at Xiao Yichen and thought Mr. Xiao should know some of Xue Jiaying¡¯s advertisements. He heard from his manager that Mr. Xiao had personally appointed a few of Xue Jiaying¡¯s films, so¡­

    Lin Wan saw Yu Tao¡¯s gaze on Xiao Yichen and guessed Yu Tao¡¯s thoughts.

    She knew what he meant.

    Xue Jiaying wanted to change from a C-rank to an A-rank. She had many jobs, and thepany wanted to help her have a better future. How could she not be able to leave Xiao Yichen?

    After all, it was rumored that Xue Jiaying was Xiao Yichen¡¯s closest woman.

    Lin Wan suddenly revealed a helpless smile, but she found it even more ridiculous.

    The world was really small. She would refuse to ept this design deal if she could return to her word.

    Design jewelry that suited Xue Jiaying? She didn¡¯t have the ability.

    Just as the three of them were silent, and the atmosphere was oppressive, a voice came from afar.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao¡­¡±

    It was a female voice with a coquettish tone.

    When the three of them simultaneously looked at the source of the voice, they saw Xue Jiaying walking elegantly in a white dress.

    At this moment, You Luan walked over from behind Xue Jiaying.

    After You Luan parked the car, he hurriedly came to look for the boss. However, at this moment¡­ he saw Madam beside the boss, a person who seemed to be a male celebrity, and¡­ Miss Xue, who was walking over at this moment. You Luan¡¯s mind instantly became nervous, and he could not guess what would happen next.

    Xue Jiaying walked to Xiao Yichen¡¯s side and smiled sweetly at him. She coquettishly said, ¡°My colleague said you came to see me just now. 1 stopped filming and quickly came to look for you.¡±

    After saying that, Xue Jiaying didn¡¯t forget to p her eyes a few times to show her beauty in front of Xiao Yichen.

    Hearing Xue Jiaying¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t answer her. He also shifted his gaze from her to Lin Wan.

    Xue Jiaying¡¯s mouth twitched when she saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s coldness. Then, she looked at the woman she didn¡¯t know.

    ¡°Who are you?¡± Xue Jiaying asked in confusion.

    Lin Wan¡¯s mind was already in a mess, but she looked calm. She smiled and answered Xue Jiaying, ¡°I¡¯m Lin Wan, the designer of Dream Phil Jewelry.¡±

    After listening to Lin Wan¡¯s introduction, Xue Jiaying sized Lin Wan up from head to toe in disdain, her eyes filled with jealousy.

    A jewelry designer¡¯s face and figure were prettier than someone who relied on her looks to make a living. Was God blind? Why didn¡¯t he give her these beauty features?

    ¡°You¡¯re my jewelry designer?¡± Xue Jiaying said arrogantly. Then, she looked charming and looked down at Lin Wan. ¡°I¡¯m not free today. You can go back. Come to thepany in three days to make an appointment to meet me with my manager.¡±

    Her manager had told her about this before, but when she saw Lin Wan today, she did not want to cooperate with her.

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan¡¯s expression changed slightly as she looked at Xue Jiaying in surprise.

    What is this, if not bullying?

 Chapter 107 - 107: Sheâ€™s... Courting Death!

    Chapter 107: She¡¯s¡­ Courting Death!

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    It was the first time a client had bullied her since she started working in the jewelry design industry!

    Moreover, this client was her husband¡¯s woman. At this moment, her husband was standing beside her.

    Yu Tao, who was standing at the side, was also surprised. He didn¡¯t expect the atmosphere to turn out like this. He wanted to persuade Xue Jying but was worried about Lin Wan¡¯s emotions.

    Lin Wan had nothing to say. She turned around and was about to leave.

    Suddenly, Xiao Yichen grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s arm.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t say anything, but he knew Lin Wan¡¯s current situation and thoughts.

    Holding Lin Wan¡¯s arm with one hand, Xiao Yichen red at Xue Jiaying, the woman with the same face as Yanxi.

    ¡°She¡¯s no longer your jewelry designer,¡± Xiao Yichen announced coldly. To everyone around him, it was an order.

    ¡°From now on, all your advertisements and dramas will be canceled,¡± Xiao Yichen said again. His tone was very firm, and he had no intention of going back on his word.

    She thought highly of herself for bullying his woman.

    Because she had a simr face to Yanxi, he could give and take back what he could give her.

    Xue Jiaying widened her eyes and looked at Xiao Yichen in disbelief.

    Why would Mr. Xiao¡­ do this to her for this woman? Could it be that Mr. Xiao was mesmerized by this woman?

    Thinking of this, Xue Jiaying instantly stared at Lin Wan with hatred, and her expression gradually twisted.

    Lin Wan did not expect Xiao Yichen to do this. Her rationality returned, and she broke free from Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand. Then, she took a step back.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, Miss Xue.¡± Lin Wan tried her best to control her emotions and said calmly, ¡°Whether I should continue to design jewelry for Miss Xue, I hope yourpany canmunicate with mypany and make a decision.¡±

    ¡°Mr. Xiao.¡± Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen and said, ¡°1 didn¡¯t know my customer would be Miss Xue before. 1 would have refused to ept this design deal if 1 had known. But it seems a littlete to talk about this now.

    Lin Wan¡¯s lips curled into a helpless smile. Then, she continued, ¡°If I¡¯ve caused a misunderstanding and trouble between you and Miss Xue, I¡¯m sorry. 1 didn¡¯t mean to.¡±

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s face darkened when he heard her words.

    Lin Wan ignored Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression and looked at Xue Jiaying. She had nothing to say to her.

    ¡°Lin Wan¡­¡± Yu Tao called out softly from the side, indicating Lin Wan to calm down and not get agitated because of losing her job. The consequences of provoking the big boss were a little¡­ scary.

    Lin Wan heard Yu Tao¡¯s voice and looked at him. She smiled faintly and said, ¡°Yu Tao, it¡¯s not easy for us to meet today. Do you have anything onter? If not, I¡¯ll treat you to lunch.¡±

    Hearing Lin Wan¡¯s invitation, Yu Tao was happy. He replied, ¡°Yes, 1 only have work in the afternoon. I¡¯ll treat you to lunch. You can treat me next time.¡±

    Lin Wan nced at Xiao Yichen and replied to Yu Tao with a smile, ¡°Alright. Anyway, we¡¯ll have many chances to meet in the future. Then¡­ let¡¯s go!¡±

    With that, Lin Wan didn¡¯t even look at Xiao Yichen. She turned around and left with Yu Tao.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s face was darker. D*mn woman, what did she mean? Flirting and eating with another man before him, she was¡­ courting death!

    Watching Lin Wan leave, Xue Jiaying stomped her feet in anger. She couldn¡¯t help but scold, ¡°Shameless b*tch.¡±

    Xiao Yichen and You Luan, who were not far away, heard Xue Jiaying¡¯s scolding.

    Xiao Yichen turned around and looked at Xue Jiaying, wanting to kill her..

 Chapter 108 - 108: Didnâ€™t Leave Sheng Yi Media?

    Chapter 108: Didn¡¯t Leave Sheng Yi Media?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    You Luan stood not far away. He was already disgusted with Xue Jiaying. Ever since she bullied Madam, he wanted to p her to death!

    Madam was Boss¡¯s wife. What was she?

    ¡°Say it again!¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly, his deep eyes filled with anger.

    If she dared to repeat, he would make her forever dumb.

    Even dumb, he thought that it was letting her off too easily!

    Xue Jiaying looked at Xiao Yichen. Knowing that Xiao Yichen was angry, she dared not say anything else. Then, her expression quickly changed. She smiled at Xiao Yichen and said gently, ¡°Mr. Xiao, you were lying to Lin Wan when you said that you would cancel all my work and dramas, right? You won¡¯t cancel my work, right?¡±

    ¡°You Luan.¡± Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t answer Xue Jiaying and called You Luan.

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan replied immediately.

    ¡°Get it done.¡±

    You Luan understood the meaning of those three simple words.

    ¡°Yes¡­¡± With that, You Luan turned around to look for Sheng Yi Media¡¯s CEO.

    Xue Jiaying stood rooted to the ground in a daze, her face pale with shock. Even after Xiao Yichen left, Xue Jiaying still hadn¡¯t recovered from her shock.

    In just a few minutes, she had nothing. How was that possible? She was Xue Jiaying, the only woman close to Xiao Yichen and had scandals.

    Lin Wan and Yu Tao had lunch at a restaurant near Sheng Yi Media. As it was not even noon, very few people were eating. The two of them sat in a corner and chatted as they ate.

    As they gradually got to know each other, Yu Tao¡¯s impression of Lin Wan deepened. Moreover, he vaguely felt a little love for her.

    Facing a girl who was as beautiful as a fairy and was once familiar with her, her various outstanding qualities had always been magnified in his heart. Unavoidably¡­ the ignorant love gradually increased.

    Her innocence and her smile were still as clear as when she was in school. As he understood the atmosphere in the media industry, he yearned to have such an innocent person by her side.

    It would be great if he could always be by her side!

    After dinner, Lin Wan felt she had to exin to the Sheng Yi Media employees she had contacted before returning to Dream Philpany.

    Hence, Lin Wan and Yu Tao returned to Sheng Yi Media together. After Yu Tao left Lin Wan¡¯s phone number, he went to get busy. Lin Wan went to look for Sheng Yi¡¯s employee.

    After meeting the employee, Lin Wan briefly exined the situation. Aftermunicating with him, she nned to leave Sheng Yi Media.

    However, before Lin Wan could reach the elevator, her arm was grabbed by a strong hand and pulled towards the stairwell.

    Lin Wan staggered as she followed the person in front of her. When she saw that it was Xiao Yichen, Lin Wan¡¯s first reaction was that he had not left Sheng Yi Media after so long.

    Was he apanying Xue Jiaying?

    When she walked into the stairwell, Xiao Yichen pushed her against the wall before Lin Wan could react. Then, he leaned forward.

    Xiao Yichen restrained Lin Wan. Not only was she nervous, but she was also angry.

    He was a bastard.

    Lin Wan resisted with both hands, but Xiao Yichen did not let go. Lin Wan¡¯s struggles were useless.

    Ultimately, Lin Wan ran out of energy and let Xiao Yichen do whatever he wanted. However, she was still nervous, and her heart was pounding.

    D*mn, didn¡¯t he know that they were in Sheng Yi Media? Didn¡¯t he know that people woulde here at any time?

 Chapter 109 - 109: Sheâ€™s Not... My Woman

    Chapter 109: She¡¯s Not¡­ My Woman

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    In the end, Lin Wan could not stop him. Tears flowed out of Lin Wan¡¯s eyes and streaked across her face. The salty taste flowed into their mouths.

    Seeing Lin Wan crying, Xiao Yichen let go of her lips and continued staring at her angrily.

    ¡°Is it nice to eat with another man?¡± Xiao Yichen asked angrily.

    He didn¡¯t care about that male artist, Yu Tao, but she was sitting intimately with Yu Tao for a meal. How could he not care?

    Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen indifferently and replied, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s very fragrant. It¡¯s delicious and apanied by a handsome man. How can 1 not¡­¡±

    She didn¡¯t have time to finish her sentence.

    ¡°Ugh¡­¡± Lin Wan groaned in pain and frowned.

    ¡°Do you need me to use¡­ this method to warn you about your identity?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice was exceptionally cold, and he was angry.

    After the pain passed, Lin Wan answered Xiao Yichen weakly, ¡°Xiao Yichen, before you warn me about my identity, can you ask yourself if everything you did was within your own identity?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen frowned and looked at Lin Wan without saying anything. He didn¡¯t expect her to ask him the question.

    ¡°You had a meal with Xue Jiaying, and you decided Xue Jiaying¡¯s identity as the protagonist. You even got Sheng Yi Media to turn her from a C-list celebrity to an A-list celebrity. Xiao Yichen, can you exin these facts that have been reported?¡± Lin Wan asked all the questions in her mind.

    She had always kept this concern in her heart. Today, she was bullied by Xue Jiaying in front of him. She was his legal wife. She felt wrong even if they didn¡¯t have feelings for each other!

    ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Lin Wan suddenly chuckled and said again, ¡°Today, I¡¯m actually reduced to serving your woman, and I¡¯m even despised¡­¡±

    ¡°Lin Wan.¡± Xiao Yichen roared and interrupted Lin Wan. ¡°She¡¯s not¡­ my woman.¡±

    She only had the same face as Yan Xi.

    Lin Wan was his only woman.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen.¡± Lin Wan still smiled indifferently as she said, ¡°Actually, 1 don¡¯t want to care how many women you have. Our marriage is just in name. A little more is the sex. I know you don¡¯t love me, so 1 don¡¯t have the right to expect you to be loyal to me.¡±

    Hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen felt inexplicably frustrated.

    He did not even understand what was love¡­

    ¡°But can you not let me get involved with them? I¡¯m begging you, okay?¡± Lin Wan said helplessly as she looked at Xiao Yichen.

    Seeing her action, Xiao Yichen gradually retracted his hand and moved away from her a little to give her some freedom.

    But he had always been very frustrated because of her words.

    ¡°You can go back to Dream Philpany. I¡¯ll handle the rest.¡± Xiao Yichen turned around and prepared to leave.

    Xiao Yichen had just taken two steps when he suddenly thought of something and stopped.

    ¡°Are you very close to Yu Tao?¡± Xiao Yichen asked. He cared a lot about any man besides Lin Wan.

    ¡°We were ssmates in junior high school,¡± Lin Wan replied. She did not intend to exin further. She felt very tired and mentally exhausted.

    Xiao Yichen turned his body slightly and nced at Lin Wan before leaving.

    Xue Jiaying came out of the production department and was about to take the elevator to the performance department on the sixth floor. However, before she reached the elevator, she saw Xiao Yichening out of the stairwell door beside the elevator..

 Chapter 110 - 11o: I Need This Medical Report

    Chapter 11o: I Need This Medical Report

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Xue Jiaying stopped in her tracks and pondered for a while. Just as she was about to walk forward again, she saw Lin Wan walk out. It was the same door. Instantly, Xue Jiaying¡¯s heart was filled with hatred.

    What were they doing in the stairwell? Did Lin Wan seduce Xiao Yichen?

    Xue Jiaying gritted her teeth as she watched Lin Wan wait for the elevator.

    Lin Wan, I¡¯ll remember you. 1 won¡¯t let you have an easy life.

    Lin Wan left Sheng Yi Media and drove back to Dream Philpany. However, the pain in her lower body was unbearable. She frowned.

    Ultimately, Lin Wan made a U-turn at an intersection and drove to Mingyuan Private Hospital.

    When she arrived at the hospital, Lin Wan went straight to the gynecology department after registering.

    ¡°Sister-inw?¡± Luo Ziyan was wearing a white coat. He was about to return to his office when he saw Lin Wan.

    When Lin Wan saw Luo Ziyan, she was stunned. Only then did she realize that the director of Mingyuan Private Hospital was Luo Ziyan.

    She only thought Mingyuan Private Hospital was rtively close and very convenient, so she came over. She did not expect to meet Luo Ziyan here.

    ¡°Hi, Ziyan.¡± Lin Wan forced a smile and responded to Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Luo Ziyan stood in front of Lin Wan and asked. He nced at the registration form in Lin Wan¡¯s hand.

    Lin Wan knew that she could not hide it anymore. She gestured at the registration form and said, ¡°I¡¯m not feeling well. 1 came over for a checkup.¡± Luo Ziyan didn¡¯t even need to think to know what was going on. Surprised, He said, ¡°Yichen¡­ isn¡¯t he too careless?¡±

    Upon hearing Luo Ziyan¡¯s words, Lin Wan¡¯s face immediately turned red. She lowered her head and did not know what to say.

    ¡°D*mn, this guy.¡± Luo Ziyan gritted his teeth.

    After calming himself down, Luo Ziyan gently told Lin Wan, ¡°Sister-inw, let me apany you to the gynecology department.¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s no need. I can go by myself,¡± Lin Wan said hurriedly. How could she let Luo Ziyan apany her in such an awkward matter?

    ¡°It¡¯s alright. They all know about your rtionship with Yichen sincest time. They won¡¯t misunderstand. I¡¯m just going over to give the gynecologist some instructions,¡± Luo Ziyan said, knowing what Lin Wan was concerned about.

    Lin Wan thought about it and finally nodded in agreement. She walked to the gynecology department with Luo Ziyan.

    In the gynecology department, Luo Ziyan waited at the door. Thirty minutester, the gynecologist and Lin Wan walked out while talking.

    ¡°This is the medicine list. Just take some anti-inmmatory medicine, but you must be extra careful within one week,¡± the doctor instructed.

    ¡°Okay, got it,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    Seeing Lin Wane out, Luo Ziyan asked the doctor, ¡°Is it serious?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious, Mr. Luo. I¡¯ve already told Miss Lin what she should pay attention to,¡± the doctor answered Luo Ziyan respectfully. After all, he was the director of this hospital.

    Luo Ziyan nodded, then looked at Lin Wan and asked seriously, ¡°Do you want protection?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wan was dumbfounded. She did not understand what Luo Ziyan meant.

    Seeing that Lin Wan didn¡¯t answer, Luo Ziyan turned to look at the doctor and instructed, ¡°In your name, write a medical report. The specific content is: She can¡¯t have sex with her husband for two months.¡±

    Hmph, he thought of this idea just now. Xiao Yichen, that brat, doesn¡¯t have any pity for women. Let¡¯s see if I don¡¯t torture him to death this time!

    Since he didn¡¯t dote on Lin Wan, he would be on the doctor¡¯s side and protect her.

    H ii

    The doctor and Lin Wan were shocked.

    When Lin Wan regained her senses, she hurriedly nodded at the doctor and said, ¡°Yes, doctor. I need this medical report..¡±

 Chapter 111 - 111: Praise Me? Or Mock Me?

    Chapter 111: Praise Me? Or Mock Me?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    She needed it. With this, if Xiao Yichen still dared to mess around, she would pretend to be sick and be hospitalized. Anyway, as long as she could escape her torment, she would use any method.

    ¡°Oh, okay. One moment, please.¡± The doctor nodded nkly, then turned around and went to the office to write the medical report.

    When Lin Wan received the report, her face was instantly filled with joy.

    ¡°Sister-inw, how is it? Am I good to you?¡± When Luo Ziyan saw Lin Wan smile, he felt relieved and returned to his usual ruffian self.

    ¡°Mm, Ziyan, thank you,¡± Lin Wan said with a smile. Then, she added, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to have a trick up your sleeve.¡±

    Previously, Lin Wan thought that since Luo Ziyan was Xiao Yichen¡¯s friend, he would help Xiao Yichen no matter what. But in the end¡­ Luo Ziyan helped her.

    ¡°Sister-inw, are you praising me or mocking me?¡± Luo Ziyan asked with a smile.

    ¡°It¡¯s apliment,¡± Lin Wan said with a smile.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Luo Ziyan said. Then, he thought about it and said, ¡°Sister-inw, why don¡¯t you go to my office to rest? Give me the medicine list, and I¡¯ll get my assistant to get the medicine for you. I¡¯ll deal with some matters now. After that, treat me to a meal as apliment today. How about that?¡±

    Looking at Luo Ziyan¡¯s evil smile, Lin Wan knew he would not have any bad intentions towards her. She only treated him as a cheerful and outgoing friend.

    ¡°Alright.¡± Lin Wan nodded in agreement.

    In any case, she applied for an unsure time to return from work today. It would be fine even if she did not return to thepany in the afternoon.

    After that, Luo Ziyan brought Lin Wan to his office.

    By the time Luo Ziyan and Lin Wan sat in the dining room to eat, it was already past seven in the afternoon.

    ¡°Sister-inw, don¡¯t you need to send a message to your man?¡± Luo Ziyan asked while eating.

    ¡°No need.¡± Disappointment shed across Lin Wan¡¯s eyes. ¡°He¡¯s in Sheng Yi Media today. He should have a dinner with them. 1¡¯11 just go home early after eating.¡±

    When Lin Wan said that Xiao Yichen was in Sheng Yi Media, Luo Ziyan immediately understood what was happening.

    Wasn¡¯t Sheng Yi Media thepany that Xue Jiaying worked for?

    ¡°Sister-inw, don¡¯t overthink it. Yichen has nothing to do with that female celebrity.¡± Luo Ziyan thought for a moment and decided to exin to his brother.

    The female celebrity only had the same face as Yanxi, but he knew Yichen well. Even if they had the same face, Yichen would not fall in love with her.

    ¡°It¡¯s none of my business whether it¡¯s rted or not,¡± Lin Wan replied calmly.

    Luo Ziyan looked at Lin Wan¡¯s unhappy expression and suddenly felt slightly sorry for her.

    Her expression showed that she cared about Yichen, but Yichen might not fall in love with her.

    Although he wasn¡¯t 100% sure, he could roughly guess that when Yanxi returned, her life wouldn¡¯t be easy. It might very well be¡­ especially¡­ terrible.

    Although he was thinking about it, Luo Ziyan did not say it. Then, to ease the atmosphere between them, he changed the topic. ¡°Sister-inw, which of these dishes do you like to eat today?¡±

    In the Blue Bay Vi, Xiao Yichen walked into the vi and immediately saw Auntie Li waiting in the living room.

    ¡°Sir, you¡¯re back,¡± Auntie Li greeted.

    ¡°Yeah,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. As he walked into the living room, he looked for Lin Wan.

    ¡°Dinner is ready,¡± Auntie Li said.

    ¡°Where¡¯s Madam?¡± Xiao Yichen was anxious when he didn¡¯t see Lin Wan..

 Chapter 112 - 112: Donâ€™t Have Any Thoughts About Her

    Chapter 112: Don¡¯t Have Any Thoughts About Her

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Madam is not back yet,¡± Auntie Li reported truthfully.

    ¡°She hasn¡¯te back?¡± Xiao Yichen frowned even more.

    She left Sheng Yi Media in the afternoon and should have returned to Dream Philpany. Then, she should have returned home on time after work¡­

    ¡°Yes.¡± Auntie Li saw that Xiao Yichen was angry and dared not say anything.

    She only replied with one word before lowering her head.

    ¡°Go and rest,¡± Xiao Yichen said casually, walking towards the sofa. As he walked, he took out his phone and dialed Lin Wan¡¯s number.

    Lin Wan was in a good mood in the restaurant because of Luo Ziyan¡¯s jokes.

    ¡°Ziyan, your personality ispletely ipatible with your cold and aloof doctor profession,¡± Lin Wan said with a smile.

    ¡°No, no, I¡¯m very serious at work.¡± Luo Ziyan hurriedly defended himself. ¡°I never joke at work. Outside of work, I joke around.¡±

    Just as Luo Ziyan finished speaking, Lin Wan¡¯s phone rang before she could say anything.

    Lin Wan looked at her phone. When she saw the name on the screen, her smile immediately disappeared.

    ¡°Who is it?¡± Luo Ziyan asked, but he could already guess who it was from Lin Wan¡¯s expression.

    ¡°Yichen,¡± Lin Wan answered. She picked up her phone and was about to answer the call.

    ¡°I¡¯ll pick it up,¡± Luo Ziyan said and hurriedly reached out to snatch the phone from Lin Wan¡¯s hand. Then, he answered the call.

    ¡°Where are you?¡± An angry voice came from the phone.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, why are you so fierce?¡± Luo Ziyan was not afraid of Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger at all. He said indifferently, ¡°Lin Wan is with me now. We¡¯re having dinner. Do you want toe over?¡±

    ¡°Luo Ziyan, are you tired of living?¡±

    Luo Ziyan couldn¡¯t see Xiao Yichen¡¯s face, but he knew he was gritting his teeth on the other end of the phone with a gloomy expression.

    ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m getting impatient. You cane and kill me if you can.¡± Luo Ziyan deliberately continued to provoke Xiao Yichen.

    He should provoke this brat and anger him. Who asked him to bully Lin Wan? ¡°Where?¡± Xiao Yichen asked coldly.

    ¡°Yujiang Road, 12th.¡± Luo Ziyan said.

    When he finished speaking, Luo Ziyan heard a beeping sounding from the other end of the line. It was obvious that the other party had hung up.

    Luo Ziyan looked at his phone and pursed his lips as if looking down on Xiao Yichen. Then, he handed the phone to Lin Wan.

    Xiao Yichen arrived at the restaurant very quickly. Twenty minutes after he hung up, he was already at the restaurant entrance.

    When Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen walking towards her with a cold aura, she still felt nervous.

    Xiao Yichen walked to Lin Wan¡¯s side and stood still. A murderous anger was hidden in his eyes as he stared at her.

    ¡°Can¡¯t you eat enough at home?¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly to Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan tried her best to suppress the nervousness and fear. She turned her face and met Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze. She smiled and replied, ¡°Not really. I¡¯m in a good mood today and want to eat here.¡±

    She suddenly felt confident when she thought of the medical report that Luo Ziyan had asked the doctor to write.

    In the next two months, it would be a wonderful life if Xiao Yichen did not touch her!

    When Luo Ziyan saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s cold expression, he couldn¡¯t stand it. He said, ¡°Xiao Yichen, why are you scolding Lin Wan? I was the one who pulled her over for dinner.¡±

    This time, Xiao Yichen red at Luo Ziyan.

    Xiao Yichen had ignored him, but Luo Ziyan had taken the initiative to knock on her door. It was quite like his personality.

    ¡°Luo Ziyan, there are many women in the nightclub,¡± Xiao Yichen said angrily. ¡°Don¡¯t have any ideas about her..¡±

 Chapter 113 - 113: What Did The Doctor Say?

    Chapter 113: What Did The Doctor Say?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°I¡­¡± Luo Ziyan suddenly fell silent, not knowing how to reply.

    He had no thoughts about Lin Wan. He was very gentlemanly and friendly to Lin Wan.

    ¡°If this happens again, I won¡¯t forgive you,¡± Xiao Yichen said fiercely.

    After saying that, Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze returned to Lin Wan. He looked at her exquisite little face. No matter how much delicate, he was furious.

    She had lunch with Sheng Yi Media¡¯s male artist in the afternoon and dinner with Ziyan at night. Couldn¡¯t she stop for a while?

    Also, Ziyan was his friend. How dare she provoke him?

    Seeing that Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze were filled with anger towards Lin Wanwan, Luo Ziyan felt that he had to exin himself.

    ¡°Ahem¡­ Um, Yichen, I think it¡¯s necessary. I¡¯ll exin it to you.¡± Luo Ziyan adjusted the situation and said, ¡°Don¡¯t me her. She¡¯s not feeling well and bumped into me when she went to the hospital.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression changed slightly. He turned to look at Luo Ziyan, questioning him. What exactly was going on?

    However, Luo Ziyan didn¡¯t care about Xiao Yichen¡¯s question. He continued, ¡°Also, although Lin Wan is a devastatingly beautiful woman, 1 don¡¯t have any thoughts about her. You have to remember this. We¡¯re very innocent.¡±

    ¡°Luo, Zi, Yan.¡± Xiao Yichen gritted his teeth and threw out three words, implying that he had a lot of nonsense to say.

    Unable to wait any longer, Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan again and asked in a gentler voice, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with your body?¡±

    There was no emotion on Lin Wan¡¯s cold face, and she had no intention of answering Xiao Yichen.

    She took the bag beside her and put her phone into it. She then looked at Luo Ziyan opposite her and said, ¡°Ziyan, I¡¯m full. I¡¯ll leave first.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan stood up. Before leaving, she told Luo Ziyan, ¡°Thank you for today.¡±

    Seeing Lin Wan turn around and leave, Xiao Yichen was even angrier. She dared to ignore his question.

    Xiao Yichen wanted to chase after her, but he had only taken two steps when he heard Luo Ziyan¡¯s voice.

    ¡°Hey, Xiao Yichen, pay the bill for Lin Wan,¡± Luo Ziyan shouted. His real intention was to stall Xiao Yichen, worried his brother would get angry if he caught up with Lin Wan. After all, his emotions were unstable at the moment.

    ¡°Tomorrow, bring the receipt ande to the East Mansion.¡± Xiao Yichen turned around and threw a sentence to Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°¡­¡± Luo Ziyan was speechless again. He watched as Xiao Yichen turned around and chased after Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan drove back to Blue Bay Vi. Before she exited the car, the car behind her had already driven into the courtyard.

    Lin Wan exited the car and walked straight into the vi, ignoring Xiao Yichen.

    It was not until they entered the vi that Xiao Yichen caught up with Lin Wan. He grabbed her arm and held her tightly.

    ¡°Where are you feeling unwell?¡± Xiao Yichen was furious, but his tone towards her was much gentler.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t expect Xiao Yichen to be so gentle. She thought about it and replied, ¡°It¡­ hurts. I went to the hospital for a checkup.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen instantly frowned and looked flustered.

    The scene of him seeing her in the bathroom was still vivid in his memory.

    ¡°What did the doctor say?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice was extremely gentle.

    When Lin Wan heard his voice, she looked at him in disbelief and met his gaze.

    ¡°Huh?¡± Xiao Yichen was anxious when he did not hear Lin Wan¡¯s reply and asked again..

 Chapter 114 - 114: So... Good Luck!

    Chapter 114: So¡­ Good Luck!

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan pursed her lips and wanted to tell him the truth. She wanted to say she would be fine in a week after taking some anti-inmmatory medicine for the next few days. However, after thinking about it, she was afraid that if she told him, he would continue his previous behavior again. In that case, she would have to visit the hospital again.

    Lin Wan lowered her head, took the report from her bag, and handed it to Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen took the report and read the contents seriously, especially the paragraph written by the doctor himself. He read it several times.

    Suddenly, Xiao Yichen raised his head and stretched out his long arm, hugging Lin Wan tightly.

    He was so tall that he wrapped up Lin Wan¡¯s entire body, and she could not move.

    ¡°You¡­ let go.¡± Lin Wan resisted with both hands. ¡°I can¡¯t breathe.¡±

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen ignored Lin Wan¡¯s voice and called her affectionately.

    When Lin Wan heard his voice, she fell silent.

    ¡°Are you alright now?¡± Xiao Yichen asked, ming himself more.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m feeling better¡­¡± Lin Wan tried her best to stick her head out and answer him.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t say anything else. Even though she said she was better, he still felt that the pain she had endured pierced his heart.

    ¡°Let go of me first.¡± Lin Wan struggled, wanting him to let go of her.

    Xiao Yichen let go of her and caressed Lin Wan¡¯s face. His eyes were filled with love for her.

    ¡°1¡¯11 go upstairs and shower first,¡± Lin Wan said.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go up with you.¡± After saying that, Xiao Yichen was about to carry Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan wanted to resist, but Lin Wan could onlypromise and let Xiao Yichen carry her when she thought of Xiao Yichen¡¯s domineering attitude. She only let Xiao Yichen put her down when she entered the bedroom.

    Lin Wan went to the bathroom to take a shower. Xiao Yichen wanted to follow her in, but seeing Lin Wan¡¯s refusal, he could only not go in.

    That night was very quiet. Xiao Yichen hugged Lin Wan and did not dare to move at all. He only nted a kiss on his forehead and closed his eyes to sleep.

    Lin Wan liked the quiet night very much. She was in a good mood. She closed her eyes and reached out to hug Xiao Yichen naturally before falling asleep.

    The next day, Lin Wan woke up naturally. The rm had yet to ring.

    Lin Wan opened her eyes and obediently stayed in Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms. She did not move and only smelled his scent. She¡­ enjoyed it very much.

    After the rm rang, Lin Wan exited Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms and got off the bed to wash up.

    When she arrived at Dream Philpany, Lin Wan had just sat in front of her office desk when she saw the director walking towards her with a document.

    ¡°Director.¡± Lin Wan hurriedly stood up and greeted the director.

    She was nervous. She wondered why the director was looking for her. Could it be rted to Sheng Yi Media¡¯s design list?

    ¡°Lin Wan.¡± The director approached Lin Wan and greeted her in a friendly manner. ¡°Regarding Sheng Yi Media¡¯s contract, the other party proposed to cancel it andpensate ording to the contract. Hence, Sheng Yi Media¡¯s design list can be voided.¡±

    Hearing the director¡¯s words, Lin Wan nodded, indicating that she understood.

    She knew that Xiao Yichen arranged it.

    ¡°This is the new design list. I¡¯ll give it to you,¡± the director said as he handed the document to Lin Wan.

    ¡°Okay.¡± Lin Wan took the document.

    ¡°Lin Wan, perform well. Work hard for these few orders and create some results for yourself. After the SU designpetition ends, I¡¯ll immediately introduce you to the RISD program if you win the award. So¡­ Good luck!¡± The director gave Lin Wan confidence and encouragement..

 Chapter 115 - 115: Iâ€™ll Tell You When I Figure It Out!

    Chapter 115: I¡¯ll Tell You When I Figure It Out!

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Yes, I will. Thank you, Director.¡± At this moment, Lin Wan was very happy and excited.

    With the director¡¯s words and encouragement, Lin Wan felt that her future was bright.

    RISD, Jewelry Designer¡¯s Dream Academy, wait for me!

    In the Eastern Empire, Luo Ziyan was wearing casual clothes. He pushed open the door of Xiao Yichen¡¯s office and walked in.

    Xiao Yichen was reviewing a document when he looked up and saw Luo Ziyan. He closed the document in front of him.

    ¡°Here is the invoice for yesterday¡¯s meal.¡± Luo Ziyan threw an invoice to Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Are you short of money?¡± Xiao Yichen nced at the invoice on the desk and said coldly.

    ¡°No, I don¡¯t,¡± Luo Ziyan replied. He turned around and walked towards the reception area, continuing, ¡°I just did what you said yesterday.¡±

    The invoice was only a reason for him toe to the Eastern Empire. He did not want a debt.

    A few hundred yuan was not even enough to fill his needs!

    Xiao Yichen understood Luo Ziyan¡¯s words. When he got up and walked towards the reception area, he said, ¡°Next month, Eastern Empire will invest 50 million in Mingyuan Hospital.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Luo Ziyan had just sat on the sofa. After hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, his eyes widened, and he looked at Xiao Yichen in disbelief. ¡°D*mn! Xiao Yichen, are you being generous?¡±

    ¡°For the sake of Lin Wan¡¯s meal, 50 million yuan is countless times more,¡± Luo Ziyan said in surprise.

    ¡°Anything I do for her is¡­ expected!¡± Xiao Yichen said firmly.

    ¡°Alright, rich people are so willful. Although Mingyuan Hospital doesn¡¯tck funds, I¡¯ll ept it too. 1 can consider establishing twoboratories in the future.¡± Luo Ziyan spread his hands and pretended to be helpless but still had to ept it.

    Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t be bothered to continue chatting with Luo Ziyan. He asked, ¡°Is her health very serious?¡±

    He dared not imagine how serious her condition was if he could not touch her for two months.

    Last night, he wanted to see her injured area. Since Lin Wan refused, he did not insist. However, he was worried about her health.

    ¡°¡­¡± Luo Ziyan did not expect Xiao Yichen to suddenly change the topic. After thinking for a few seconds, he deliberately pretended to be serious and said, ¡°Yes, didn¡¯t the doctor write it in the report?¡±

    Luo Ziyan said it very straightforwardly but appreciated his brother¡¯s nervousness.

    Sometimes, it was quite fun to bully him!

    ¡°I can¡¯t touch her for two months?¡± Xiao Yichen asked with a frown.

    ¡°That¡¯s right. So, Xiao Yichen, don¡¯t touch Lin Wan for the next two months.¡± Luo Ziyan said to Xiao Yichen very seriously, ¡°Look at her. She¡¯s so thin. If she goes to the hospital again, the consequences won¡¯t be as simple as taking medicine.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen was speechless.

    He couldn¡¯t even dote on his own woman. How could he hurt her? And it was her body.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, as a doctor, 1 have to exin that women are thin, so¡­¡±

    Luo Ziyan pretended to be knowledgeable and exined at length to Xiao Yichen. Unexpectedly, Xiao Yichen did not interrupt.

    Luo Ziyan only stopped when he was tired from talking.

    ¡°Ziyan,¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly called out. He looked at Luo Ziyan and said seriously, ¡°Think of a way to let her¡­ recover quickly.¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Luo Ziyan almost couldn¡¯t hold back hisughter.

    Then, he immediately restrained his emotions and said, ¡°Hey, there¡¯s no solution yet. You should restrain yourself first.. 1¡¯11 tell you when 1 figure it out!¡±

 Chapter 116 Im Warning You, Stay Away From Yichen

    116 I''m Warning You, Stay Away From Yichen

    "How long?" Xiao Yichen asked hurriedly. He couldn''t wait a day. If he could think of a way now, he would go to Dream Philpany and bring Lin Wan to Mingyuan Hospital for treatment.

    "I''m not sure. It could be ten days, a month, or even ten months¡­" Luo Ziyan said nonchntly.

    "¡­" Xiao Yichen was vexed.

    ¡­

    Lin Wan''s work today was neither busy nor idle. Ten minutes before she got off work, Lin Wan was done with her work and prepared to get off work.

    At 5.00 p.m., the colleagues in the office started to clock in. Lin Wan also turned off herputer and got up to take her bag. She was about to pack up and get off work with Shen Yun.

    "Wanwan, you can leave first. I still have some work to do. I''ll work overtime for a while." Shen Yun usually got off work with Lin Wan. Since she had to work overtime today, she quickly told Lin Wan.

    "Okay, go home early. Don''t be toote," Lin Wan replied.

    "Okay, drive safely." Shen Yun nodded.

    Lin Wan smiled and gave Shen Yun an OK emoji. Then, she clocked in and left the office.

    After taking the elevator downstairs, Lin Wan left the building and prepared to drive to the open-air parking lot. However, before she reached the parking lot, she saw a woman walking over not far away.

    That woman seemed to be¡­ Xue Jiaying.

    Xue Jiaying was wearing a light blue short skirt today. She looked pure and beautiful, with a sexy figure and fair, slender, and beautiful legs. Lin Wan couldn''t help but sigh. People who relied on their looks to make a living were really good-looking.

    No wonder she could attract Xiao Yichen''s attention. She would also be fascinated with Xue Jiaying''s appearance if she were a man.

    However, she suddenly felt that her face was somewhat familiar. It was as if she had seen her somewhere before, but she could not remember where.

    Xue Jiaying walked to Lin Wan and stood still. She looked at Lin Wan angrily, but she hid her anger well. Her anger and calmness were just right.

    "Lin Wan, I want to treat you to a meal." Xue Jiaying went straight to the point without any intention of greeting her.

    She had already checked Lin Wan''s information. She was a top student and an old employee of Dream Philpany. Her jewelry design skills were not bad in the industry.

    She didn''t care about her. What she cared about was that she had seduced her man.

    "Miss Xue," Lin Wan said calmly, "I don''t seem familiar with you."

    She had just met Xue Jiaying yesterday, and they were not close enough to have a meal together.

    "We don''t need to be close. I''m just treating you to a meal," Xue Jiaying said without intending to hide anything. "I want to talk to you about Yichen."

    Hearing Xue Jiaying call him "Yichen", Lin Wan was furious. Xiao Yichen was her husband. Why did she call him so intimately?

    Lin Wan''s heart trembled, but she did not show it on her face.

    "Miss Xue, you want to talk to me? I also have to talk to you?" Lin Wan asked, not afraid of Xue Jiaying''s dominance at all.

    "¡­" Xue Jiaying was rendered speechless by Lin Wan''s words.

    Lin Wan nced at Xue Jiaying and didn''t want to say anything to her. She prepared to walk past her and leave.

    However, just as Lin Wan took a step, Xue Jiaying moved and blocked her path.

    "Lin Wan," Xue Jiaying shouted angrily. She stared at Lin Wan with hatred and said, "I''m warning you. Stay away from Yichen. He''s mine."

    "¡­" Hearing Xue Jiaying''s words, Lin Wan felt helpless.

    "Xue Jiaying." Lin Wan also called Xue Jiaying''s name directly. She met her gaze and said coldly, "If you can, you''re not here to talk to me about this but to look for Xiao Yichen."

 Chapter 117 Enjoying a Luxury Life

    117 Enjoying a Luxury Life

    "¡­" Xue Jiaying didn''t understand Lin Wan''s words.

    "Many women want to get close to Xiao Yichen. I''m just one of them, so you should find the root cause of your worry," Lin Wan said. Ultimately, she added, "Xiao Yichen is your root cause."

    As she said, Lin Wan could clearly feel the pain in her heart.

    She was Xiao Yichen''s legal wife, but why was Xue Jiaying talking to her about this now?

    After saying that, Lin Wan was worried that she couldn''t control her emotions. She pushed Xue Jiaying away and left quickly.

    Lin Wan got into the car and started the engine. She could not hold back her tears.

    She only wanted to live a normal and peaceful life. Now, her mind was in a mess.

    Watching Lin Wan''s car gradually went away, Xue Jiaying stood on the spot with a twisted expression. She said to Lin Wan''s car, "Lin Wan, I won''t let you off."

    ¡­

    Lin Wan returned to Blue Bay Vi. Xiao Yichen was not back yet. Lin Wan told Auntie Li in the kitchen, "Auntie Li, I''ll go upstairs to rest for a while. Go upstairs and call me if Sir is back."

    At this moment, she felt physically and mentally exhausted and wanted to go upstairs to rest.

    "Yes, Madam," Auntie Li replied.

    Lin Wan went to the bedroom and changed into her pajamas. She fell asleep after lying on the bed for a while.

    When Xiao Yichen returned and saw no sign of Lin Wan in the living room, he asked Auntie Li.

    After knowing that Lin Wan was resting upstairs, Xiao Yichen went upstairs.

    Lin Wan was sleeping soundly when she vaguely felt something approaching her.

    Lin Wan opened her eyes in a daze. At first, she only saw a blurry figure. Gradually, when she saw that it was Xiao Yichen, her eyes widened, and she instantly became nervous.

    "Don''t approach me," Lin Wan said, moving to the side, not wanting to be so close to Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen saw Lin Wan''s estrangement and didn''t do anything immediately. After letting her stay in the safe area, Xiao Yichen stared at her with a deep gaze.

    "Wan''er¡­" Xiao Yichen called out intimately.

    With just a gentle voice, Lin Wan''s nervous heart instantly calmed down.

    "Are you tired today?" Xiao Yichen asked with concern.

    His gentleness had gradually be her weakness.

    "A little," Lin Wan replied. She was still angry with him because Xue Jiaying hade to look for her just now, but she wasn''t so frustrated now, and she didn''t n to tell him about Xue Jiaying.

    "Don''t go to work. I''ll take care of you," Xiao Yichen said. Her heart ached when she was so tired.

    "No," Lin Wan blurted out without thinking.

    Her career was her dream. She could not give it up.

    Xiao Yichen understood the reason why Lin Wan insisted. She wanted to fight for her career but was so thin and weak. Coupled with the fact that she was tired from work, he felt¡­ ufortable. He could not describe this feeling. Anyway, it was very annoying. He could not bear to see her suffer.

    She was his woman. She should enjoy a life of luxury.

    Lin Wan was worried that Xiao Yichen would say something again. This time, she sat up from the bed. Before leaving, she said, "I''ll go wash up and go downstairs to eat."

    Seeing that Lin Wan was about to leave, Xiao Yichen immediately stretched out his long arm and grabbed Lin Wan''s arm. "Wait."

    "¡­" Lin Wan stopped what she was doing and looked at Xiao Yichen.

    "Are you alright?" Xiao Yichen asked as he stared at Lin Wan seriously.

 Chapter 118 Why Are There So Many People Around Lin Wan?

    118 Why Are There So Many People Around Lin Wan?

    Lin Wan knew what Xiao Yichen was asking about. She felt a warmth in her heart because of his concern.

    Shaking her head, Lin Wan said, "It doesn''t hurt much anymore. I''ll be fine after applying medicine on time these few days."

    "Mm¡­" Xiao Yichen replied before allowing Lin Wan to walk to the bathroom.

    After Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan had dinner, they watched television in the living room.

    Lin Wan leaned into Xiao Yichen''s arms and fell asleep unknowingly.

    Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan in his arms. After a long time, he turned off the television and carefully carried her upstairs.

    After returning to the bedroom, theyy on the bed. Xiao Yichen held Lin Wan in his arms. In the quiet atmosphere at night, Xiao Yichen could not help but want to have sex with her.

    Just as he was about to reach into her pajamas, Xiao Yichen clearly remembered Luo Ziyan''s words.

    Helpless, Xiao Yichen could only try his best to control himself. Then, he got out of bed and went to the bathroom to take a cold shower to extinguish his anger.

    D*mn it, he still had to endure for two months. He didn''t even know if he could endure for two weeks.

    ¡­

    In the next few days, Lin Wan''s life was very peaceful. Lin Wan was quite happy to see Xiao Yichen holding it in every night.

    Sometimes, Lin Wan would blink her big eyes and look at Xiao Yichen innocently.

    However, Xiao Yichen did not look at her. He hugged her tightly and made her look at his chest.

    Xiao Yichen was worried that if he looked at her for another second, he would not be able to control himself and have sex with her. Then¡­

    As the new day arrived, Lin Wan went to Dream Philpany to start work. She was busy early in the morning. Before she went to work in the afternoon, Lin Wan and her colleagues heard the director''s announcement.

    "The design department''s performance this quarter has reached the standard. Everyone will have dinner together tonight. Thepany will foot the bill. I''ll tell everyone the addresster. Everyone,e over after work."

    Hearing such news, the colleagues were all happy. Lin Wan was also happy but thought she should report to Xiao Yichen that she was having dinner outside tonight.

    After leaving the office, Lin Wan stood in a corner of the corridor and took out her phone to call Xiao Yichen.

    The call was quickly picked up.

    "Hi¡­" Xiao Yichen replied on the other end of the phone.

    "Yichen, I¡­ I have something to tell you." This was the first time Lin Wan had applied for leave from Xiao Yichen, and she felt a little ufortable.

    "Huh?" Xiao Yichen replied again. Now that he heard Lin Wan''s voice, his tired brain rxed.

    "There''s a gathering in my department tonight. Everyone will have dinner together, so¡­ I won''t have dinner at home tonight," Lin Wan said gently.

    "¡­" Xiao Yichen was stunned for a few seconds.

    So, she would¡­e homete at night?

    "Where is the gathering?" Xiao Yichen asked for the address.

    "I''m not too sure. The director hasn''t decided yet," Lin Wan answered truthfully.

    "Tell meter then," Xiao Yichen said calmly.

    "Okay¡­"

    "Also," Xiao Yichen continued, "Go home early after dinner. I''ll wait for you."

    He would be worried when she was outsidete at night.

    "Okay, got it," Lin Wan said. Then, she felt that there was nothing else to exin. She said, "Then¡­ I''ll hang up first."

    "Okay¡­"

    ¡­

    After work in the afternoon, Lin Wan, Shen Yun, and her colleagues from the department went downstairs and prepared to go to the restaurant for tonight''s gathering.

    As the restaurant for the gathering was not far from Dream Philpany, Lin Wan, Shen Yun, and the rest walked over after leaving the office building.

    At this moment, in a ck van in front of the office building, Xue Jiaying was sitting with several burly men.

    "Eh, why are there so many people around Lin Wan?" A burly man immediately asked when he saw Lin Wan leaving the office building.

 Chapter 119 - 119: A Pungent Breath

    Chapter 119: A Pungent Breath

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Hearing the burly man¡¯s voice, Xue Jiaying immediately looked over seriously.

    There were so many people around Lin Wan!

    Xue Jiaying¡¯s expression instantly changed as she cursed in a low voice, ¡°F*ck!¡±

    It was still so hard to capture someone.

    ¡°What should we do?¡± A man looked at Xue Jiaying and asked.

    Everyone¡¯s mission today was to wait for Lin Wan to get off work and capture her. Then, they would bring her to a deserted ce in the suburbs before¡­

    However, with so many people around Lin Wan, it was not easy to make a move.

    ¡°Follow her,¡± Xue Jiaying ordered angrily. ¡°Find an opportunity to catch her.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± A burly man replied. Then, he started the car and nned to follow Lin Wan.

    ¡°We must catch her today!¡± Xue Jiaying ordered again.

    This time, the burly men in the car did not answer. However, everyone looked out the window and stared at Lin Wan with determination.

    Such a beautiful woman¡­ Tonight, he must enjoy her more.

    Lin Wan came to the restaurant where they were having dinner tonight. She took a photo of the restaurant entrance and sent it to Xiao Yichen. She also sent Xiao Yichen the address.

    Lin Wan and her colleagues had a good dinner because everyone knew each other well. Whether it was chatting or eating, everyone got along well.

    The meal ended at 10.00 pm. A few colleagues suggested going to sing, but the director thought about it and decided not to go since they still had to go to work the next day. They could set another Friday for the next gathering and go singing after dinner.

    After everyone left the restaurant, they bid farewell to each other and left. After Lin Wan and Shen Yun bid farewell to the director, they left the restaurant. ¡°Wanwan, are you going to the parking lot at thepany¡¯s entrance?¡± Shen Yun asked Lin Wan.

    ¡°Yes, my car is there. I¡¯ll walk over. You can take a taxi home from the roadside. It¡¯s already veryte,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine. Why don¡¯t I apany you to the entrance of thepany? It¡¯s only a few minutes away anyway,¡± Shen Yun said. Although it wasn¡¯tte at night and there were passersby by the roadside, it was still night and not as safe as during the day. Moreover, Wanwan was a girl.

    ¡°There¡¯s no need. I¡¯m more familiar with this ce. I¡¯ll walk over quickly,¡± Lin Wan said. She didn¡¯t want Shen Yun to have much trouble and waste time.

    Shen Yun thought about it and agreed. Everyone was familiar with the surroundings after working in Dream Philpany for so long.

    ¡°Can you do it alone?¡± Shen Yun asked.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not a three-year-old child,¡± Lin Wan said with a smile. She walked to the roadside with Shen Yun and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll stop a taxi for you first. Then, 1¡¯11 go to thepany¡¯s entrance.¡±

    In the end, Shen Yun did not argue with Lin Wan. After hailing a taxi by the roadside, Shen Yun got into the car.

    Seeing Shen Yun leave, Lin Wan walked towards thepany. People were passing by asionally, but Lin Wan didn¡¯t care.

    Suddenly, Lin Wan was blocked by a tall man. Before Lin Wan could react, her head bumped into the man.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan held her forehead in pain. Just as she was about to look up at the man, she suddenly felt something on her nose.

    Lin Wan did not have time to hold her breath. She took a deep breath and inhaled a pungent breath.

    Then, Lin Wan felt that she was unconscious. She slowly closed her eyes and fell..

 Chapter 120 - 120 Where Are People from Dream Phil Company?

    Chapter 120: Where Are People from Dream Phil Company?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    The tall man supported Lin Wan and quickly scanned the surroundings. After ensuring no one was watching, he lifted Lin Wan and headed toward the van parked by the roadside.

    Meanwhile, at Blue Bay Vi, Xiao Yichen was at home. He nced at the wall clock and felt increasingly anxious.

    It was 11.00 pm, and Lin Wan had yet to return.

    Are they nning to have dinner well into midnight?

    Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t wait any longer. His expression was growing cold. He took out his phone and dialed Lin Wan¡¯s number.

    However, her phone was turned off when he tried calling.

    Instantly, Xiao Yichen, who had been seated on the sofa, stood and frowned.

    Is her phone turned off? Has it run out of battery? Or¡­

    Xiao Yichen refused to give up. He dialed her number again, but the phone remained off.

    Panic coursed through Xiao Yichen.

    There was no word from Lin Wan. Even a minute¡¯s silence sent his heart into turmoil and nerves into overdrive.

    Xiao Yichen grabbed his phone and called You Luan.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao.¡± You Luan received a call from his boss in the dead of night. As usual, he dared not bex.

    ¡°Send someone to Baiyun Road, 20th to look for Lin Wan,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered.

    You Luan was somewhat puzzled. Has Mrs. Xiao disappeared?

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan replied immediately.

    Xiao Yichen ended the call. He walked out of the vi and sped off to leave Blue Bay.

    On the way, Xiao Yichen drove at breakneck speed. It took him forty minutes early to reach the restaurant entrance where Lin Wan had dinner tonight.

    The restaurant¡¯s general manager had received a call from the Eastern Empire¡¯s president¡¯s assistant ten minutes earlier. Since the restaurant was managed by a cateringpany under the Eastern Empire, Xiao Yichen was their boss.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao.¡± The restaurant manager spotted Xiao Yichen exiting his car and greeted him with the utmost respect.

    ¡°Where are the people from Dream Phil Company?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired directly with gloomy expression.

    ¡°They settled their bill and left around ten o¡¯clock,¡± the restaurant manager replied politely.

    ¡°Around ten?¡± Xiao Yichen abruptly halted in his steps and turned to fix his gaze on the restaurant manager behind him.

    ¡°Yes, indeed. They settled their bill at ten o¡¯clock, and everyone left. The private room where they dined had been cleaned by our waiter before eleven,¡± the restaurant manager replied nervously, wary of provoking the ire of this influential boss.

    In Ancheng City, it wasmon knowledge that if Xiao Yichen became upset, the entire city would feel the effects, especially considering his indirect authority over them.

    Upon observing his boss¡¯s silence, the restaurant manager continued, ¡°Mr. Xiao, I assure you my words are urate. Dream Phil Company was the sole group dining in the private room area tonight; I distinctly recall it.¡±

    Xiao Yichen shot a furious re at the restaurant manager. At this moment, he deeply regretted not contacting the manager to request surveince on Lin Wan.

    If he had done so, he wouldn¡¯t have been unable to locate Lin Wan.

    Where did that d*mn little woman go?

    Just then, You Luan rushed over with a few others.

    Xiao Yichen immediately turned his attention to You Luan.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao,¡± You Luan greeted him before continuing. ¡°We¡¯ve juste from Dream Phil Company. Mrs¡­¡±

    You Luan had only uttered a single word when he suddenly felt it was inappropriate to refer to Lin Wan as ¡°Mrs. Xiao¡± in such a circumstance. He swiftly changed his wording. ¡°Miss Lin¡¯s car is still parked in front of the office building.¡±

    In an instant, Xiao Yichen fixed a murderous gaze upon the restaurant manager and demanded angrily, ¡°Are you certain she left the restaurant safely?¡±

 Chapter 121 - 121 Do You Seduce Many Men?

    Chapter 121: Do You Seduce Many Men?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Yes, yes, I¡­ I¡¯m certain,¡± the restaurant manager stammered. His head bowed, his voice trembling with fear.

    Xiao Yichen quickly assessed the situation. If that were indeed the case, there was only one possible exnation¡­

    As Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze shifted to You Luan, the possibility of Mrs. Xiao being unounted for also urred to You Luan.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, I¡¯ll immediately inspect the nearby surveince cameras,¡± You Luan said, then he turned and left promptly.

    Xiao Yichen remained at the restaurant¡¯s entrance, outwardlyposed but inwardly fraught with anxiety and worry.

    Where can the little woman possibly be? Is she in danger?

    Suddenly, his phone rang, and Xiao Yichen promptly retrieved it, noting that it was You Luan¡¯s number. He answered without dy.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, we¡¯ve located Mrs. Xiao. It appears she may have been kidnapped. The surveince camera captured the license te number of the vehicle involved. I¡¯ve already alerted our online contacts to track down the car; we should have results within minutes,¡± You Luan reported swiftly and concisely.

    At such a critical moment, Xiao Yichen only wanted precise information.

    After hearing You Luan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen swiftly assimted the information and organized his thoughts.

    ¡°Send me the location of that car,¡± Xiao Yichen demanded through clenched teeth.

    If someone dares to kidnap my woman, I will ensure they face retribution within three hours.

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan replied.

    ¡°Send people to encircle the area within a three-kilometer area. Allow nothing, not even a fly, to escape,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered as he made his way to his car.

    ¡°Yes¡­¡±

    By the time Xiao Yichen was inside the vehicle, he had already received the location from You Luan. It was situated in a remote suburban area.

    With a determined, murderous gleam in his eyes, Xiao Yichen started the engine and sped toward the suburbs.

    Faint light dangled from above within the decrepit factory, casting a feeble glow. Lin Wan slouched against a weathered wooden crate. She remained unconscious.

    Six burly men surrounded her, and Xue Jiaying was nowhere to be seen.

    ¡°Thisdy is much prettier than Xue Jiaying.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right. Look at her breasts. They should feel good, right?¡±

    ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ll go first. 1 wonder if she¡¯s a virgin?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s my turn after you, Big Brother!¡±

    A few lecherous men looked at the unconscious Lin Wan with lust.

    ¡°Let¡¯s wake her up first,¡± one of the big men said.

    ¡°Yes,¡± the other burly man replied. Then, he went to the side and found a basin of water. He took a few steps forward, not far from Lin Wan, and sshed it at her.

    ¡°Uh¡­ cough cough¡­¡± Lin Wan finally woke up. She opened her eyes and saw pitch-ck before her, but she could still see things.

    Lin Wan closed her eyes and opened them again.

    Upon surveying her unfamiliar surroundings and the ominous figures before her, Lin Wan immediately felt anxious. She clung tightly to her clothing, a desperate urge to conceal herself washing over her. However, a wooden crate that was close behind her prevented her from escaping.

    Lin Wan refused to yield and persevered. She shifted sideways until she huddled into the confined space between the wooden crate and the cold, unforgiving wall, rendering herself immobile.

    ¡°Why are you there, little beauty? It¡¯s hardly afortable spot, and you won¡¯t have much room to maneuver,¡± remarked an overweight man with a vicious grin.

    ¡°W-what do you intend to do?¡± Lin Wan asked, her voice trembling with fear.

    ¡°What are we going to do?¡± echoed another burly man, his expression twisted and lecherous. He responded, ¡°Rumors have circted about your involvement with someone else¡¯s partner, so we¡¯ve gathered here today to return the favor.¡±

    Laughter erupted among the other burly men in the room.

    ¡°I swear, I didn¡¯t do anything like that,¡± Lin Wan said immediately.

    ¡°You didn¡¯t? Who would be inclined to believe such a im?¡± the burly man jeered. He continued, ¡°Look at you, little beauty. Your beauty is utterly captivating, even surpassing that of a celebrity model.. How could you not ensnare the hearts of countless men? Surely someone as stunning as you has enticed a legion of admirers, am I right? Haha¡­¡±

 Chapter 122 - 122: Iâ€™m So Scared

    Chapter 122: I¡¯m So Scared

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan trembled, her head shaking vigorously in protest.

    Disgust and hatred for these men filled her thoughts. They were depraved and vicious, and she longed to escape their clutches, but¡­

    Upon observing Lin Wan¡¯s silence, one burly man turned to another, urging, ¡°Brother, now that she¡¯s awake, let¡¯s not waste any time. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can leave.¡±

    ¡°Yes, big brother, let¡¯s get to it!¡±

    Suddenly, one of the burly men walked toward Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan¡¯s heart sank after hearing their words and discerning the intentions in the man¡¯s expression and gaze.

    ¡°No, stay away, don¡¯t¡­¡± She shouted frantically, her anxiety threatening to bring her to tears.

    ¡°Don¡¯t be frightened. I¡¯ll take care of you,¡± the burly man said soothingly to Lin Wan.

    ¡°No, go away, get lost!¡± Lin Wan¡¯s entire body quivered uncontrobly. Her eyes widened, her nerves on edge.

    As the man drew nearer, many emotions surged within Lin Wan.

    Fear, panic, and despair!

    Just as the man was mere steps away, Lin Wan suddenly extended her arms and began striking out, tears streaming down her face as she cried, ¡°Go away, leave me alone, go away!¡±

    The burly man¡¯s patience waned after witnessing Lin Wan¡¯s frantic resistance. He reached out, intending to grasp her arm, but before he could make contact¡­

    A resounding gunshot echoed through the factory, halting the burly man¡¯s outstretched hand in mid-air.

    Hispanions, who had initially reveled in the situation, were stunned into silence by the sudden, sharp report. Blood welled from a wound on their big brother¡¯s back.

    At the factory entrance, You Luan stood with his gun, watching as the burly man copsed to the ground beside Lin Wan.

    Xiao Yichen, still some 20 meters from the entrance, elerated his pace upon hearing the gunshot.

    Upon reaching the factory entrance, Xiao Yichen scanned the scene and rushed toward the distraught little woman.

    Lin Wan¡¯s frantic actions continued her cries of ¡°Go away, leave me alone¡±.

    Her voice was now weaker than before.

    Xiao Yichen reached Lin Wan and immediately knelt, paying no heed to her resistance. He extended his arms and embraced her tightly.

    Initially mistaking Xiao Yichen for one of her assants, Lin Wan fought him off with even greater desperation.

    ¡°Stay away, don¡¯t touch me, go away!¡± she screamed with all her might.

    ¡°It¡¯s me, Wan¡¯er, it¡¯s me,¡± Xiao Yichen reassured her urgently, his heart heavy with anguish.

    How has ite to this? How has my beloved little woman ended up in such a dreadful predicament?

    Who could have done this?

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice, Lin Wan ceased her resistance and stared ahead in disbelief. After a few seconds, she called out, ¡°Ah Chen?¡±

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me, me,¡± Xiao Yichen replied promptly.

    With that confirmation, Lin Wan¡¯s trembling ceased, and she copsed into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms, her hands reaching out to sp his waist.

    ¡°All Chen, 1 am so scared. I am terrified,¡± Lin Wan admitted, her sense of relief palpable. The facade of strength she had clung to had crumbled, leaving her utterly vulnerable.

    With Ah Chen by her side, she felt the warmth of his embrace, yet the harrowing memories of what those men had intended still haunted her.

    ¡°Be at ease, don¡¯t be afraid. It¡¯s going to be alright, I promise,¡± Xiao Yichen reassured her, his arms encircling her protectively..

 Chapter 123 - 123: How Can He Bear to Blame Her?

    Chapter 123: How Can He Bear to me Her?

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    ¡°Boohoo¡­¡± Lin Wan sobbed softly in Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace.

    Lin Wan stopped crying until a long whileter, leaving her in quiet repose within Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms. Her body still quivered sporadically, and her gaze remained distant and vacant.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen gently called her name, lowering his head. He whispered to the young woman cradled in his arms, ¡°Close your eyes¡±.

    As he spoke, Xiao Yichen reached over and gently shut Lin Wan¡¯s eyes, cing his hand beside her ear.

    His hand covered Lin Wan¡¯s right ear while her left rested against her chest. This way, she could only hear a little voice.

    Xiao Yichen then focused on the five burly men walking far away. He didn¡¯t bother to look at the burly man on the ground.

    ¡°You Luan,¡± Xiao Yichen spoke with frigid tone.

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan replied without hesitation.

    ¡°Leave none of them alive,¡± Xiao Yichenmanded, his voice dripping with authority.

    You Luan didn¡¯t offer a response. When he saw the Boss turn away, he proceeded to carry out the order.

    Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Five gunshots rang out one after another, and the five burly men standing nearby fell to the ground.

    Xiao Yichen nced at Lin Wan in his arms. Despite the gunfire, she only furrowed her brow. She must be extremely frightened at this point.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, it¡¯s alright now. I¡¯ll take you home,¡± Xiao Yichen reassured her tenderly. He then lifted her horizontally and headed toward the exit of the factory.

    As they left the factory, Xiao Yichen paused momentarily. He turned to You Luan, who was nearby, and instructed, ¡°Deal with that man¡¯s entire family.¡±

    Anyone who dared to harm his beloved woman would face the consequences.

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan acknowledged, well aware of the man the Boss referred to¡ªthe first to be shot.

    It was a fate that befell those who dared to cross the Boss.

    ¡°There¡¯s someone behind them,¡± Xiao Yichen added.

    You Luan understood the Boss¡¯s words and responded promptly, ¡°Understood.

    I¡¯ll investigate once I¡¯m done here.¡±

    Xiao Yichen continued to carry Lin Wan toward his car.

    Xiao Yichen settled Lin Wan in the bedroom at the Blue Bay Vi, seating her on the sofa. He spoke gently, ¡°Stay here for a moment. I¡¯ll prepare a bath for you.¡±

    As he was about to rise and leave, Lin Wan clung tightly to his clothing, refusing to let him go.

    She was afraid, genuinely terrified. The horrifying images of that sordid ce still haunted her thoughts.

    Xiao Yichen stopped and looked at Lin Wan. He couldn¡¯t bear to pry her hand away, so he picked her up and carried her into the bathroom.

    That night, Xiao Yichen assisted Lin Wan in bathing. Lin Wan remained by his side in a daze, allowing him to tend to her needs. Her eyes were fixed on him, her focus unwavering.

    After their shower, the two of themy in bed. Xiao Yichen held Lin Wan tightly in his embrace.

    Lin Wan¡¯s spirits had somewhat improved. The shower had left her feeling physically better, and some of herposure had returned. Shey quietly in his arms, her eyes fixed on Xiao Yichen¡¯s face.

    ¡°All Chen¡­¡± Lin Wan suddenly called, raising her head from his chest.

    ¡°Yes, what is it?¡± Xiao Yichen responded quickly, concerned for her well-being.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t go anywhere today. I only went to the office¡­¡± Lin Wan attempted to exin to Xiao Yichen, but his gentle interruption cut her off.

    ¡°I know,¡± Xiao Yichen said softly, locking eyes with her. His gaze held a profound emotion¡ªa deep sense of love.

    He couldn¡¯t even protect and love her enough. How could he bear to me her?

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s understanding, Lin Wan continued, ¡°I didn¡¯t know those people, and I didn¡¯t¡­¡±

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen interjected, his voice soothing. ¡°It¡¯s all in the past.. Don¡¯t dwell on it any longer, okay?¡±

 Chapter 124 - 124: Any Progress?

    Chapter 124: Any Progress?

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    Xiao Yichen¡¯s greatest concern was that she might be traumatized.

    Fortunately, she came out unharmed. If something had indeed befallen her¡­

    Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t bear to entertain the thought further. He feared what he might do in a fit of madness if anything had happened to his little woman.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan replied softly to Xiao Yichen, nestling her head into his chest and pressing her face against him.

    ¡°Rest now. You won¡¯t need to go to work for the next few days. I¡¯ll have You Luan, arrange some time off for you.¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice was tender and soothing.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Lin Wan snuggled deeper into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms, knowing that, as the boss of Dream Phil Company, he could easily arrange leave for her.

    The night was calm and quiet. Xiao Yichen gazed at the little woman in his embrace as she gradually drifted into a peaceful slumber, and his heart inexplicably settled.

    Now that he had the chance to reflect, Xiao Yichen suddenly realized that this little woman had upied his heart without him even realizing it. He seemed to have fallen in love with her.

    He hadn¡¯t given it much thought in the past, content to shower her with affection and adore her physically. However, amidst all his panic, worry, and ceaseless thoughts tonight, he couldn¡¯t deny this fact.

    He had truly fallen in love with her. The kind of love that emanated from the depths of his heart.

    The following day marked a new beginning. Lin Wan awoke naturally and opened her eyes to find the handsome face of the man before her.

    She looked at his features. Each one seemingly chiseled by an artist¡¯s hand, she couldn¡¯t help but appreciate his stunning appearance. Xiao Yichen was undoubtedly¡­ quite handsome.

    Lost in her reverie, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t help but break into a smile. At that moment, her heart was clear.

    Following yesterday¡¯s ordeal, she realized her deep dependence on him. Is this¡­ love?

    During that harrowing scene, all she could think about was him. Her heart had dered her his woman. She would have rather fought to the death with those men than allow anyone other than him to touch her.

    As Lin Wan was lost in her thoughts, Xiao Yichen suddenly opened his eyes, catching sight of her expression.

    ¡°Are you awake?¡± Xiao Yichen asked in his gentle tone.

    Lin Wan immediately snapped back to reality and gazed seriously at Xiao Yichen. After a brief pause, she lowered her head in embarrassment.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan replied softly.

    A contented smile yed on Xiao Yichen¡¯s lips upon seeing her shy expression.

    The two of them remained in silence for a long while. Eventually, Lin Wan gathered herposure and looked up again. She met Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze and asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to work today?¡±

    It should already be past eight, so why hasn¡¯t he left yet?

    ¡°I¡¯m not going today. I¡¯ll stay home with you,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, his gaze filled with affection as he looked at the young woman.

    ¡°Mm,¡± Lin Wan replied, her lips curving into a smile.

    They got up, freshened up, and went downstairs for breakfast.

    Throughout the day, they enjoyed a rxed pace. Xiao Yichen took Lin Wan for a walk in the vicinity and drove her around. By day¡¯s end, he could see that her mood andplexion were back to normal, and the worry in his heart began to dissipate.

    Thankfully, yesterday¡¯s incident hadn¡¯t left asting mark on her.

    However, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder who had subjected Lin Wan to this ordeal. They would never escape his vengeance!

    At night, after dinner, while Lin Wan watched television in the living room, Xiao Yichen ascended to his study.

    In the study, Xiao Yichen dialed You Luan¡¯s number.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao,¡± You Luan answered the call.

    ¡°Any progress?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired directly..

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    Chapter 125: I¡¯m Very Simr to Your¡­ Friend

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    ¡°Yes, I did,¡± You Luan replied. There was a pause in his words.

    ¡°Who?¡± Xiao Yichen frowned and waited for You Luan to continue.

    ¡°It¡¯s¡­ Xue Jiaying,¡± You Luan said.

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes narrowed, his face filled with anger.

    It was Xue Jiaying!

    You Luan waited on the other end of the phone for a long time but did not hear his boss¡¯s voice. Ultimately, he could not wait any longer and softly said, ¡°Mr. Xiao¡­¡±

    ¡°Go to Sheng Yi Media tomorrow,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    The next day, when Xiao Yichen woke up in the morning, he saw Lin Wan in his arms, still sleeping soundly. He leaned over and called her intimately, ¡°Wan¡¯er.¡±

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan replied in a daze.

    ¡°Stay at home obediently today, okay?¡± Xiao Yichen said softly.

    ¡°Okay, got it.¡± Lin Wan was like a child at this moment, answering himzily and childishly.

    Xiao Yichen nted a kiss on Lin Wan¡¯s lips before leaving.

    Xiao Yichen drove straight to Sheng Yi Media and called You Luan.

    Twenty minutester, Xiao Yichen¡¯s car stopped at the entrance of Sheng Yi Media. You Luan, and the higher-ups of Sheng Yi Media were already standing at the main door to wee him.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao.¡±

    ¡°Mr. Xiao¡­¡±

    After Xiao Yichen exited the car, he heard the greeting and walked straight to Sheng Yi Media.

    At this moment, Xue Jiaying was leaning against the wall in the female washroom on one of the floors of Sheng Yi Media. She was listening to her phone, and she was trembling.

    ¡°You mean, Boss and the others were discovered by Xiao Yichen and Boss¡¯s family¡­¡± Xue Jiaying couldn¡¯t continue. Her face was filled with fear.

    ¡°Yes, but Boss and the others didn¡¯t seem to mention you. Xiao Yichen probably doesn¡¯t know that it¡¯s you.¡± A male voice came from the phone.

    Just as Xue Jiaying was about to be happy, she suddenly saw a person walk in from the washroom. She took a closer look and realized that it was her colleague.

    ¡°Xue Jiaying, the manager, wants you to go to his office.¡± The colleague found Xue Jiaying in the washroom and conveyed the manager¡¯s instructions.

    ¡°¡­¡± Xue Jiaying was stunned and didn¡¯t know what was happening.

    Five minutes had passed by the time Xue Jiaying stood at the door of the manager¡¯s office. She knocked on the door and heard the answer from inside. She pushed the door open and walked in.

    Just as she was about to greet the manager with a smile, Xue Jiaying suddenly realized that the manager was not in the office. Xiao Yichen was sitting on the sofa where the manager usually received guests, and standing beside him¡­ was You Luan.

    Instantly, Xue Jiaying panicked and lost her bnce. She hurriedly took a few steps back to stabilize herself, and her body trembled.

    How¡­ how¡­ did Xiao Yichen¡­ know?

    ¡°Sit.¡± Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t be bothered to look at Xue Jiaying and threw a word at her.

    In his mind, he tried his best not to think about Yanxi. He was worried that if he thought about Yanxi, his heart would soften for Xue Jiaying.

    She was so vicious that she did that to Lin Wan¡­ How could he be soft-hearted and let her go?

    ¡°Oh¡­ okay,¡± Xue Jiaying replied in a hurry. She walked shakily to the sofa opposite Xiao Yichen and sat down.

    Xiao Yichen nced at Xue Jiaying and asked, ¡°Back then, what¡­ did You Luan tell you?¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Xue Jiaying couldn¡¯t react to Xiao Yichen¡¯s words.

    When she returned to her senses, Xue Jiaying nced at You Luan and replied truthfully with a trembling body, ¡°Assistant You said that because I¡¯m very simr to¡­ your friend, so you¡­ want to treat me to a meal.¡±

    Xue Jiaying remembered very clearly what You Luan had said that day. It was just that she was too excited at that time and ignored the first sentence. She only cared about the meaning of the second sentence, so all her thoughts after that were on climbing up the socialdder of this god-like person..

 Chapter 126 - 126:1 Missed You, So I Came Back

    Chapter 126:1 Missed You, So I Came Back

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    On the other hand, her possessiveness and personality were very strong. She wanted to have him and be his girlfriend.

    ¡°Since you know the reason, why¡­ are you overestimating yourself?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    It was not the first time she had overestimated herself.

    He had never had any thoughts about her. He cared for and asionally visited her at work because¡­ of her face.

    However, from the situation now, his way of expressing himself had caused her to misunderstand and¡­ walk down the wrong path.

    ¡°I¡­ I¡­¡± Xue Jiaying couldn¡¯t say anything. She knew Xiao Yichen had never expressed goodwill to her except for work. She wanted to use his kindness in her work to get more and even him.

    ¡°Choose the result yourself,¡± Xiao Yichen said directly.

    He wanted to decide her oue, but after thinking about it, he changed his initial thoughts.

    ¡°¡­¡± Xue Jiaying was stunned but also knew Xiao Yichen¡¯s style. He must have known what happenedst night, so¡­ he asked her to choose the result.

    Xue Jiaying was even more afraid now. If she knew what happened to Boss and the others, her result¡­

    Suddenly, Xue Jiaying stood up and took a few steps forward. She knelt before Xiao Yichen and reached out to grab his pants. She cried and begged, ¡°Mr. Xiao, I-1 don¡¯t want to die. I don¡¯t want to die. Please let me go, okay?¡±

    ¡°I know I was wrong. I¡¯ve crossed the line in my pursuit of money and fame. I did something I shouldn¡¯t have done. Please let me go!¡± Xue Jiaying cried.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t say anything and turned his body slightly.

    Not far away, You Luan knew what he meant. He immediately walked forward and moved Xue Jiaying away from the Boss.

    ¡°Stop all her events in the entertainment industry.¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s cold voice sounded.

    Since she didn¡¯t want to die, he¡­ would let her live! However, she still had to pay the price for what happened yesterday.

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan replied.

    ¡°Send her to the neighboring country. Never¡­ step into Ancheng City,¡± Xiao Yichen said again.

    The neighboring country was a country of suffering. The people in the country ate and starved. If she went over, she would have to fend for herself!

    ¡°Yes¡­¡±

    You Luan responded and pulled Xue Jiaying up from the ground, dragging her out of the office.

    You Luan thought that if her EQ was enough and she was content with her current situation, she might¡­ be friends with Boss. She would still benefit from her work because she had the same face as Miss Xu. However¡­

    Those who had been in the entertainment industry for a long time felt that they were scheming and could take shortcuts, but ultimately, they had harmed themselves.

    After leaving Sheng Yi Media, Xiao Yichen went to the Eastern Empire. After busying himself with today¡¯s important matters, he rushed home.

    Now, he understood his heart and knew who the person in his heart was. Therefore, her figure would always be in his mind whenever he was free. Naturally¡­ he wanted to be by her side at all times.

    Lin Wan was sunbathing in the courtyard. When she saw Xiao Yichen return, she was a little puzzled.

    He didn¡¯t go to work yesterday and came back so early today. Was his work in the Eastern Empire very free?

    Xiao Yichen got out of the car and walked towards Lin Wan.

    ¡°You¡­ Why are you back so early?¡± Lin Wan asked Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen stood before Lin Wan and pulled her into his arms before replying, ¡°I missed you, so 1 came back.¡±

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan blushed and lowered her head.

    A faint smile appeared on Xiao Yichen¡¯s face. Thinking about her was the truth..

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    Chapter 127:1 Miss You

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    ¡°Let¡¯s have a walk around, okay?¡± Xiao Yichen changed the topic and asked.

    Lin Wan nodded and did not say anything.

    The following week, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan got along and were friendly. Neither mentioned what happened that day again as if it had never happened.

    Lin Wan was not injured and did not lose anything, so she did not have much trauma.

    At night, Lin Wan was in a good mood after dinner. She hummed a tune and went to the bathroom to wash up.

    Xiao Yichen was busy with some work in the study. When he returned to the bedroom, he saw Lin Wan drying her hair and humming a pop song.

    ¡°Are you very happy?¡± Xiao Yichen asked casually.

    ¡°Yeah¡­¡± Lin Wan replied and looked at Xiao Yichen. She suddenly remembered that Xiao Yichen had been hugging her to sleep every night for so long, and they had no sex for a long time. She instantly felt even happier.

    She had already recovered. She had not taken any medicine for the past few days.

    After looking at Lin Wan seriously, Xiao Yichen smiled and walked towards the bathroom.

    When Xiao Yichen came out of the shower, Lin Wan was lying on the bed and ying with her phone. Xiao Yichen walked over andy down on the bed.

    ¡°It¡¯s not good for your eyesight if you look at it too long.¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly and snatched the phone from Lin Wan¡¯s hand. Then, he pulled her into his arms.

    Lin Wan was in a good mood and started to talk nonsense. She looked at Xiao Yichen and said, ¡°Yichen, I¡¯ve been sleeping very well recently!¡±

    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s calm expression had changed as he looked at her.

    Her sleep quality was very good. But his sleep quality was very poor. It was extremely bad!

    Every night, he had to try his best not to let his imagination run wild. It was torturous.

    ¡°Sleep early tonight too. I still have to go to work tomorrow,¡± Lin Wan said proudly. Then, she lowered her head and snuggled into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms, starting to sleep.

    However, Xiao Yichen suddenly grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s hand less than ten seconds after she closed her eyes.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called out. There was forbearance in his voice.

    ¡°What?¡± Lin Wan didn¡¯t understand what he meant. She opened her eyes and was about to poke her head out to look at Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°I¡¯ve missed you for so long, huh?¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    It had not been two months yet, so he could not have sex with her.

    ¡°No, I, I¡­¡± Lin Wan said with a blush face.

    ¡°Huh?¡± Xiao Yichen frowned.

    ¡°I¡­¡± Lin Wan was so anxious that she didn¡¯t know how to reply. Her mind quickly spun, and she immediately said, ¡°Ah Chen, 1 can¡¯t serve you tonight.¡±

    Then, Lin Wan smiled and tried to please Xiao Yichen. She started to change the situation. ¡°I¡¯m so tired today. 1 just finished a design draft and want to rest well. I don¡¯t know what work I have tomorrow. Huh, I¡¯m so tired!¡±

    After saying that, Lin Wan yawned cooperatively and covered her mouth with one hand. She looked even more tired.

    Seeing her action, Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart softened.

    ¡°D*mn, I¡¯ll let you off tonight,¡± Xiao Yichen said. Then, he said, ¡°Go to sleep. I¡¯m going to take a shower..¡±

 Chapter 128 - 128: Itâ€™s Seems to Be... Yichen?

    Chapter 128: It¡¯s Seems to Be¡­ Yichen?

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    Xiao Yichen got out of bed and walked to the bathroom.

    Lin Wan listened to water sshing in the bathroom and felt uneasy. She wondered if she should ask Luo Ziyan and tell Xiao Yichen the truth¡­

    However, when she thought of the nights in the past when the devilish man tormented her and even had to change positions and make her take the initiative constantly, she felt so embarrassed and tired.

    Lin Wan shook her head and denied her previous thoughts.

    At the start of a new day, Lin Wan had just finished signing in when she saw Shen Yun rushing over.

    ¡°Wanwan, we are going out to work today,¡± Shen Yun said happily.

    ¡°Where are we going?¡± Lin Wan asked.

    ¡°There¡¯s an exhibition at the Central Square. We will be there to match the models with jewelry,¡± Shen Yun said.

    Lin Wan nodded, indicating that she understood. She asked, ¡°Is this the director¡¯s arrangement?¡±

    ¡°Yes, the director just told me to send you the message. She¡­¡± As Shen Yun spoke, she looked around the office. ¡°She doesn¡¯t seem to be around.¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s probably busy,¡± Lin Wan guessed. ¡°Then 1¡¯11 fill out the application form, and we¡¯ll set off together.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    Lin Wan and Shen Yun left thepany and went to the central square.

    There were many people in the central square today. Whether it was the staff holding the exhibition or the surrounding crowd, there was a sea of people. The entire square was filled with people.

    ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯ll hold your hand. Don¡¯t get lost.¡± Shen Yun reached out and grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s hand. She continued, ¡°Let¡¯s go to the backstage.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied. Usually, when she attended some exhibitions, she would go backstage to work. Today was no exception.

    When they arrived backstage, Lin Wan and Shen Yun showed their work identity card to the staff before being brought into the temporary model changing shed.

    The exhibition started at noon. After Lin Wan and Shen Yun entered the changing shed, they started to get busy. They only sighed in relief when the exhibition ended at 1.00 pm.

    ¡°Yunyun, wait for me here. I want to go to the washroom,¡± Lin Wan said to Shen Yun.

    ¡°Yes, go ahead. I¡¯ll search for anything delicious nearby. We¡¯ll go eatter,¡± Shen Yun said. They had been so busy that they hadn¡¯t eaten lunch yet.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan replied and left.

    The washroom was in the central mall, so Lin Wan still had to walk from the central square to the mall.

    However, someone blocked her way before Lin Wan could reach the mall entrance.

    ¡°Wanwan¡­¡± Li Muyang suddenly appeared in front of Lin Wan and called out happily.

    Lin Wan stopped in her tracks and looked at Li Muyang in confusion.

    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Lin Wan asked Li Muyang.

    Li Muyang smiled and said to Lin Wan, ¡°I¡¯m the VIP of today¡¯s exhibition. Of course, I¡¯m here.¡±

    ¡°Oh,¡± Lin Wan replied and nned to leave, bypassing Li Muyang.

    She had nothing to say to him.

    However, before Lin Wan could take three steps, Li Muyang immediately moved and stood before Lin Wan.

    ¡°Wanwan, since we¡¯ve met, let¡¯s have a meal together. I¡¯m done with my work and have time,¡± Li Muyang said.

    He was very surprised to meet Lin Wan here and had to seize this opportunity.

    ¡°No need. I still have something on. I¡¯ll take my leave first,¡± Lin Wan said directly without even looking at Li Muyang.

    Seeing Lin Wan was about to leave again, Li Muyang suddenly grabbed her arm.

    ¡°Wanwan, don¡¯t be like this, okay?¡± Li Muyang pleaded.

    ¡°Li Muyang, let go of me.¡± Lin Wan tried to break free from Li Muyang¡¯s grip, but she could not break free no matter how hard she tried.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡±

    Suddenly, a sound came from not far away.

    When Lin Wan heard the voice, her mind instantly quietened down.. This voice seemed to be¡­ Yichen?

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    Chapter 129: Have You Found Any Solution?

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    Li Muyang also heard his voice. When he looked over, he saw his uncle walking over.

    Lin Wan also turned around and saw Xiao Yichen walking over. She stood rooted to the ground in a daze and forgot to break free.

    Xiao Yichen walked over and stood in front of Lin Wan. He lowered his head slightly and nced at the hand on Lin Wan¡¯s arm. He said coldly, ¡°Muyang, let go of your aunt.¡±

    Li Muyang could hear the displeasure in Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice. He didn¡¯t dare to insist and slowly let go.

    Lin Wan immediately shook her arm and moved away from Li Muyang¡¯s hand. She moved two steps and stood beside Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen was not in the mood to ask Lin Wan. He looked at his nephew and asked, ¡°Why are you looking for your aunt?¡±

    He was here to attend the exhibition today. He identally saw Lin Wan and Li Muyang tugging at each other. Naturally, he couldn¡¯t tolerate it and walked over.

    Even now, Li Muyang was unwilling to admit that Lin Wan was his aunt. ¡°1 want to treat Wanwan to a meal.¡±

    ¡°Your aunt isn¡¯t hungry,¡± Xiao Yichen answered directly.

    ¡°¡­¡± Li Muyang looked at his domineering uncle, unsure what to say next.

    ¡°Get lost¡­¡± Xiao Yichen told his nephew.

    Li Muyang gritted his teeth. He didn¡¯t want to leave, but he knew very well that with his uncle here, Wanwan wouldn¡¯t leave with him.

    Helpless, Li Muyang turned around and left in disappointment.

    After Li Muyang left, Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan beside him with a dark expression. ¡°1 haven¡¯t touched you these few days. Are you restless?¡±

    ¡°No, no,¡± Lin Wan hurriedly said.

    ¡°You¡¯re here¡­ to work?¡± Xiao Yichen guessed.

    ¡°Yes.¡± Lin Wan nodded.

    ¡°Are you done with work?¡± Xiao Yichen asked again.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll have dinner with Shen Yunter and return to thepany after that,¡± Lin Wan replied truthfully.

    Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan and wished he could be impulsive and kiss her publicly.

    However, he was aware that Lin Wan would be a target ande to the attention of those around her if he did that.

    ¡°Get off work and go home early.¡± Xiao Yichen turned around and left.

    There were reporters all around them. If they noticed it, what would happen if he and Lin Wan were exposed to the news?

    Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen¡¯s departing figure and promised him secretly.

    After Lin Wan got home from work in the afternoon, she walked into the living room and saw Xiao Yichen sitting on the sofa.

    ¡°Come here,¡± Xiao Yichen called her.

    ¡°Oh,¡± Lin Wan replied gloomily. She ced her bag on the table and walked over.

    Lin Wan had just walked to Xiao Yichen¡¯s side when Xiao Yichen grabbed her arm and pulled her into his arms.

    Lin Wan was about to resist, but Xiao Yichen pushed Lin Wan onto the sofa and pressed her down before she could move.

    ¡°You¡­¡± Lin Wan widened her eyes in surprise. She didn¡¯t expect Xiao Yichen¡¯s action.

    Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan¡¯s enticing look, and the expression in his eyes was forbearing.

    Over the past few days, he had tried his best to endure it. However, when he found that she was with his nephew today, he cared about it again. He could not help but go home early and wait for her to return.

    At this moment, he wanted to ignore Auntie Li in the kitchen and have sex with her at the scene.

    ¡°Yichen, don¡¯t be like this,¡± Lin Wan said coquettishly.

    The rationality in Xiao Yichen¡¯s mind overcame his impulse. He got up and sat down on the sofa. He helped Lin Wan up and pulled her into his arms.

    Lin Wan stayed in Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms and dared not move because Xiao Yichen was too dangerous now. If she wasn¡¯t careful, she would be at a disadvantage.

    Xiao Yichen frowned. He took out his phone and dialed Luo Ziyan¡¯s number.

    The call was picked up after a while. Luo Ziyan said, ¡°Yichen, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    ¡°Have you found any solution?¡± Xiao Yichen asked directly, his tone very bad..

 Chapter 130 - 130: How Could He Bear to Blame Her?

    Chapter 130: How Could He Bear to me Her?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    On the other end of the phone, Luo Ziyan was stunned for two seconds before he realized what Xiao Yichen meant.

    ¡°Ziyan, you should know the consequences,¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly.

    Luo Ziyan was panicking, not knowing what to do.

    What was going on with this couple recently?

    However, the truth would not always be hidden. When the truth was revealed, it would also be the day of his death.

    Luo Ziyan thought, ¡°Lin Wan, I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m scared of Xiao Yichen. I¡¯d better tell the truth!

    ¡°Um¡­ Yichen, her health isn¡¯t as serious as you think¡­¡±

    Xiao Yichen was stunned. He didn¡¯t say anything and continued to listen to Luo Ziyan.

    After Luo Ziyan finished speaking, Xiao Yichen red at Lin Wan angrily.

    Lin Wan knew that he would know the truth soon. She pursed her lips and blinked at Xiao Yichen innocently.

    She only hoped he wouldn¡¯t be too angry and¡­ me her.

    ¡°Luo Ziyan, I¡¯ll settle this score with you tomorrow.¡± Xiao Yichen gritted his teeth and hung up the phone.

    Xiao Yichen threw his phone aside and looked at Lin Wan¡¯s innocent expression. He had no intention of letting her go. He picked her up horizontally, stood up, and walked upstairs.

    When they arrived at the bedroom, Xiao Yichen ced Lin Wan on the bed and approached her. He stared at her, but there was an indescribable anger in his heart.

    His wife and his brother had lied to him together. What the hell was going on?

    Two months? Was that doctor tired of living?

    ¡°Yichen, I¡­¡± Lin Wan said carefully. She wanted to say something, but Xiao Yichen interrupted her.

    ¡°Tonight¡­ you should pay back all the debts you owe,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Her body had recovered for a long time, but she continued to hide it from him.

    No wonder she had been in a good mood recently. Huh, she was in a good mood to keep the truth from him.

    The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Xiao Yichen simply stopped thinking and went forward to kiss Lin Wan. He then started¡­

    When Lin Wan woke up and opened her eyes, she saw that Xiao Yichen was already awake.

    ¡°When did you wake up?¡± Lin Wan asked sleepily.

    ¡°Not long ago,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. He was in a good mood when he looked at the person before him.

    However, Lin Wan recalled what happenedst night and was worried that he was still angry. She immediately asked carefully, ¡°Um, I¡­ hid it from you. Do you still me me?¡±

    After saying that, Lin Wan pretended to be innocent, but she was still nervous and worried.

    She was afraid that he was still angry. She was afraid that he would punish her or do something to her.

    When Xiao Yichen heard Lin Wan¡¯s words and saw her timid look, he only felt helpless. He was not angry at all.

    She was indeed in the wrong, but she was also his wife and lover. How could he bear to me her?

    He only loved her and wanted to dote on her so he wouldn¡¯t me her.

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. He reached out to touch Lin Wan¡¯s face and continued, ¡°Don¡¯t let this happen again.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I won¡¯t,¡± Lin Wan quickly promised.

    At this moment, she was grateful that he didn¡¯t me her. At the same time, she was sure that she wouldn¡¯t do this again in the future. After all¡­ he was also the person closest to her.

    Xiao Yichen was satisfied with her answer. They looked at each other with sincerity and love..

 Chapter 131 - 131: Lin Wan, Your Husband Is Scheming Me!

    Chapter 131: Lin Wan, Your Husband Is Scheming Me!

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Xiao Yichen carried Lin Wan to take a shower before theyy on the bed and fell asleep.

    At 4.00 am, Lin Wan woke up from hunger. She covered her stomach with one hand and struggled in Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Xiao Yichen woke up that Lin Wan was struggling. He opened his eyes and asked her.

    ¡°I¡¯m hungry,¡± Lin Wan said. Her lips were dry.

    Only then did Xiao Yichen realize they had not eaten dinner when he carried her upstairsst night.

    ¡°Stay here. I¡¯ll go find something to eat,¡± Xiao Yichen said gently.

    Then, Xiao Yichen got out of bed and walked out of the bedroom to look for food downstairs.

    Lin Wany on the bed. She was hungry, and she also felt a little ufortable. Moreover, the reason for her difort was because of that bastard. Lin Wan was so angry that she gritted her teeth when she thought of Xiao Yichen.

    Soon, Xiao Yichen came in with a te with porridge and a few pieces of bread.

    After cing the te on the coffee table, Xiao Yichen walked to the bed and carried Lin Wan off the bed to sit on the sofa.

    Xiao Yichen let Lin Wan sit beside him. Then, he took the bowl and began to feed her porridge.

    ¡°I only heated it for two minutes. It¡¯s not very hot,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Lin Wan replied. She did not take the initiative to eat and let Xiao Yichen feed her.

    She didn¡¯t have any strength and wanted to be pretentious when she was by his side.

    After finishing the bowl of porridge, Lin Wan did not feel so hungry anymore. Then, she took the bread on the te and ate two slices.

    ¡°Finish it,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered.

    Lin Wan shook her head. ¡°No, I¡¯m full.¡±

    Lin Wan was very tired. After saying that, she leaned into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms and rested her head on his shoulder.

    Xiao Yichen enjoyed her action very much. He pressed his cheek against her forehead and was very satisfied.

    After a while, Xiao Yichen asked softly, ¡°Go to sleep?¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡± Lin Wan had fallen asleep in Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms. However, she still responded when she heard his words.

    Xiao Yichen carefully carried Lin Wan to the bed, and they fell asleep again.

    The dark yellow lights remained on, and the entire bedroom looked cozy.

    The next day, Xiao Yichen came to the Eastern Empire and gave You Luan an order.

    Ten minutester, Xiao Yichen received a call from Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, what¡¯s going on? Why are you joining the management of my hospital? Why did you fire my employees? Also, why did you revoke the 50 million yuan you promised me before to invest in my hospital?¡± Luo Ziyan asked a bunch of questions directly.

    ¡°You know the reason,¡± Xiao Yichen said calmly and hung up.

    How dare the doctor write the unfounded report. She should be fired.

    50 million yuan to invest in Mingyuan Hospital? He would never invest in a hospital with low credibility, especially since the director of Mingyuan Hospital was unreliable!

    On the other end of the phone, Luo Ziyan was furious when the call was hung up.

    ¡°Hmph, how dare you treat me like this? I¡¯ll look for Lin Wan. 1 want to see if you dare to disobey her words.¡±

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, 1 want to keep the doctor and your investment.¡±

    After Luo Ziyan finished muttering, he dialed Lin Wan¡¯s number.

    At the moment, Lin Wan was delivering information to the logistics department. When she heard her phone ring, she took it out and saw a call from Luo Ziyan.

    Lin Wan roughly guessed what was happening and hurriedly picked up the call. ¡°Ziyan.¡±

    ¡°Lin Wan, your husband is scheming me!¡± Luo Ziyan said angrily..

 Chapter 132 - 132: If You Please Me, Iâ€™ll Agree

    Chapter 132: If You Please Me, I¡¯ll Agree

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan was stunned.

    After listening to Luo Ziyan¡¯s exnation, Lin Wan felt he could not be med. Luo Ziyan had given her an idea for her own good back then. Moreover, it had nothing to do with that doctor.

    ¡°I¡¯ll call Yichenter. If he disagrees, 1¡¯11 take leave in the afternoon to look for him,¡± Lin Wan said to Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°Really?¡± Luo Ziyan confirmed again.

    With Lin Wanwan taking action, he believed the matter would be settled. He just wanted to confirm it again.

    ¡°Yes¡­¡± Lin Wan replied.

    ¡°Alright, 1 knew you were good. Your man is a bad person,¡± Luo Ziyan said happily. ¡°Lin Wan, 1 believe you¡¯ll settle your husband. Hurry up. 1¡¯11 wait for your good news.¡±

    After Lin Wan hung up, she dialed Xiao Yichen¡¯s number.

    When Xiao Yichen picked up the call, he did not say anything.

    ¡°Yichen,¡± Lin Wan called out before saying, ¡°Can you not treat Ziyan like that?¡±

    ¡°He deserves it,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°No,¡± Lin Wan said anxiously. ¡°It¡¯s not Ziyan¡¯s fault. It¡¯s my fault.¡±

    When Xiao Yichen heard Lin Wan was taking all the me, he was even more unhappy. ¡°Are you pleading for Ziyan?¡±

    They had been brothers for so many years. Even if he did this, it would not affect their rtionship. He understood Ziyan¡¯s temper.

    Moreover, he just wanted to teach Ziyan a lesson. The doctor was in his hospital. If he wanted to stay the doctor, he did not intend to pursue the matter. The investment would be next month. It would not be toote to confirm the investment next month.

    ¡°Yes, it has nothing to do with him. It¡¯s all because of me,¡± Lin Wan said.

    Xiao Yichen was very angry. He hung up the phone without saying anything.

    Lin Wan listened to the dial tone on the phone and gritted her teeth. She nned to apply for leave in the afternoon to look for him at the Eastern Empire.

    In the afternoon, Lin Wan left Dream Philpany after submitting the leave form to the HR department.

    After driving to the East Mansion, Lin Wan took the elevator in the underground parking lot and went straight to the top floor.

    You Luan was arranging documents at his desk. He looked up when he saw someone walking towards the CEO¡¯s office.

    ¡°Ma¡­ Madam?¡± You Luan hurriedly stood up and looked at the person in surprise.

    ¡°Is Yichen in the office?¡± Lin Wan asked You Luan.

    ¡°Yes, Mr. Xiao is inside,¡± You Luan hurriedly asked.

    ¡°Then please inform him that I want to meet him,¡± Lin Wan said politely.

    ¡°Oh, okay. Please wait a moment.¡± After saying that, You Luan hurriedly walked forward and stood at the door of the CEO¡¯s office. He knocked.

    When there was an answer from inside, You Luan pushed open the door and walked in.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, Madam is here. She wants to see you,¡± You Luan reported as usual.

    Xiao Yichen frowned. Then, he looked at You Luan with a dark expression. ¡°Do you need to report if Madam wants to see me?¡±

    You Luan immediately felt that he was wrong.

    He should have weed Madam toe in directly.

    ¡°Sor¡­¡± Before You Luan could finish his apology, Xiao Yichen interrupted him.

    ¡°Let her in.¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice was a little cold.

    Was she here to look for him because of Ziyan?

    ¡°Okay, okay,¡± You Luan hurriedly replied and went outside to invite Madam.

    Lin Wan entered Xiao Yichen¡¯s office and saw that he was working. She walked straight over.

    ¡°About Ziyan?¡± Before Lin Wan said, Xiao Yichen asked first.

    Standing in front of Xiao Yichen¡¯s desk, Lin Wan nodded. ¡°Yes, I hope you can let that doctor off. Also, please don¡¯t withdraw the investment of Mingyuan Hospital.¡±

    After hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen suddenly stood up and walked around the desk to Lin Wan. He reached out his long arm and pulled her into his arms.

    ¡°If you please me, I¡¯ll agree,¡± Xiao Yichen said..

 Chapter 133 - 133: My Second Mother

    Chapter 133: My Second Mother

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan widened her eyes in disbelief at Xiao Yichen¡¯s words.

    They were at the CEO¡¯s office of the Eastern Empire. He determined the fate of countless people andpanies in this office, but now he wanted to¡­

    Seeing Lin Wan deep in thought, Xiao Yichen smiled and said, ¡°There¡¯s¡­ a lounge over there.¡±

    Xiao Yichen suddenly pulled Lin Wan¡¯s arm and walked towards the lounge.

    Lin Wan came to her senses and knew that she could not escape.

    However, Xiao Yichen did not want to do anything to Lin Wan in thepany. He only kissed her for a while before letting her go.

    ¡°Tonight, huh?¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen and nodded. She remembered her motive foring here and asked, ¡°Then Ziyan¡­¡±

    ¡°You Luan dealt with it ten minutes ago,¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    Lin Wan blinked a few times.

    So, the doctor was fine? Ziyan¡¯s investment was not withdrawn?

    Also, had she been taken advantage of for nothing?

    Lin Wan was furious¡­

    Seeing Lin Wan¡¯s reaction, Xiao Yichen¡¯s lips curled into a devilish smile.

    ¡°Tidy yourself. I¡¯ll take you somewhereter.¡± After saying that, Xiao Yichen moved away from Lin Wan.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied gloomily. She still had not returned to her senses, so she didn¡¯t ask Xiao Yichen where they were going.

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan took the CEO¡¯s exclusive elevator directly to the underground parking lot, so no employees of the Eastern Empire saw them.

    Xiao Yichen drove Lin Wan to the cemetery.

    They arrived at the cemetery. Xiao Yichen held Lin Wan¡¯s hand and stopped before a tombstone.

    Lin Wan looked at the name on the tombstone and was puzzled. She thought momentarily and asked softly, ¡°Xiao Pei is¡­¡±

    ¡°My aunt,¡± Xiao Yichen replied simply. At this moment, he looked at the yellowed photo on the tombstone with a stern expression.

    Lin Wan did not expect Xiao Yichen to have an aunt. After marrying Xiao Yichen for so long, she only knew that there were two elders in the Xiao residence and that Xiao Yichen had two elder sisters.

    ¡°1 also have an uncle, my father¡¯s biological brother,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t say anything. She knew that Xiao Yichen was sad at the moment. Perhaps he only wanted to let her know more about the Xiao family.

    ¡°Today is my Aunt¡¯s death memorial day,¡± Xiao Yichen said. He had nned toe himself in the afternoon, but Lin Wan hade to thepany, so he brought her along.

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Lin Wan nodded.

    Looking at the photo on the tombstone, she could vaguely tell that his aunt was very beautiful. Thedy in the photo¡­ was very young.

    ¡°In the past, Aunt loved me very much,¡± Xiao Yichen said. His voice was very soft with a hint of sadness. ¡°She was like my second mother. 1 loved her very much, too.¡±

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan suddenly remembered something Xiao Yaling had said.

    The Xiao family was not as simple as everyone knew. The situation was veryplicated!

    Then, his aunt¡¯s death¡­

    Lin Wan did not dare to continue thinking. She returned to her senses and looked at Xiao Yichen¡¯s side profile. Suddenly, she held his arm.

    She knew that he was in pain at the moment. She only wanted to be by his side and apany him quietly.

    Xiao Yichen sensed Lin Wan¡¯s actions and pulled back some of his thoughts from his sadness. He reached out and held Lin Wan¡¯s hand, interlocking their fingers..

 Chapter 134 - 134: What Was He Going to Do Next?

    Chapter 134: What Was He Going to Do Next?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Xiao Yichen looked at his aunt¡¯s photo and felt the warmth from Lin Wan.

    There was determination in his eyes and certainty in his heart.

    In front of his beloved aunt, he promised only to love this woman in the future and¡­ would only protect her.

    Lin Wan apanied Xiao Yichen in front of the tombstone for a long time before they left.

    At the moment, it was already dusk.

    Back at Blue Bay Vi, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan had dinner. Lin Wan sat in the living room and watched television. Xiao Yichen went upstairs to the study room.

    Sitting in the study, Xiao Yichen called Luo Ziyan, and they chatted.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, Lin Wan is your weakness. If you bully me in the future, I¡¯llin to her,¡± Luo Ziyan said proudly. He had a crisis early in the morning, but it hadn¡¯t even been 12 hours since the crisis had been resolved. He was especially happy.

    Next time, he might also give Lin Wan a fake report because he felt that Lin Wan should be in charge of the family in the future, so¡­ what was there to be afraid of?

    ¡°Ziyan, stop ying pranks,¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly. ¡°You know the consequences of crossing my limit.¡±

    Luo Ziyan heard Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone and knew he was not joking. He also restrained his roguish tone.

    ¡°I went to see Aunt today.¡± Xiao Yichen changed the topic.

    When Luo Ziyan heard his words, he did not answer immediately. After a while, he asked nervously, ¡°Because your uncle is back?¡±

    Yichen had an uncle, Xiao Hairong. He was not a kind person but a threat to the Xiao family.

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. ¡°Today is Aunt¡¯s death memorial day. As for Xiao Hairong¡­¡±

    Xiao Yichen directly called out his uncle¡¯s name. When his aunt died, he was no longer his respected uncle.

    If not for the fact that they were blood-rted, he would have been on his opposite side openly long ago.

    The damage he had done to the Xiao family and the debt he owed the Xiao family, he wanted to make him pay it all.

    ¡°If he returns, I¡¯ll dig three feet into the ground¡­ to find him.¡± Xiao Yichen gritted his teeth.

    After Luo Ziyan heard Xiao Yichen¡¯s words on the other end of the phone, he understood his current mood and asked worriedly, ¡°Yichen, there hasn¡¯t been any problem with East Mansion¡¯s stocks and some big projects recently, right?¡±

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. Then, he said, ¡°I¡¯m more worried about¡­ Xiao Yaling.¡±

    ¡°You mean¡­¡± Luo Ziyan guessed, ¡°Your eldest sister might transfer the shares to your uncle?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s¡­ very likely.¡± Xiao Yichen wasn¡¯t 100% sure, but 70% or 80%.

    Xiao Hairong and Xiao Yaling had beenmunicating for a long time, so their scheme was not simple.

    ¡°Yichen, my advice is to prepare for the worst, regardless of whether your uncle is back.¡± Luo Ziyan¡¯s voice was no longer as yful as before. He was very serious.

    Luo Ziyan continued, ¡°Back then, your uncle asked someone to send Lin Wan into your room. He probably wanted to ruin your reputation but didn¡¯t expect you to acknowledge Lin Wan and suppress the matter.¡±

    ¡°Yes¡­¡± Xiao Yichen knew all this.

    After knowing that it was a scheme, he did not follow the oue they wanted.

    However, it went against his wishes. For so long, there had been no action. He was unclear.. What was Xiao Hairong¡¯s true goal? What was he going to do next?

 Chapter 135 - 135: Meeting... Mother-in-law

    Chapter 135: Meeting¡­ Mother-inw

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Xiao Hairong is cunning. Yichen, you must always be careful,¡± Luo Ziyan reminded him.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I also have countermeasures for his n¡­¡± Xiao Yichen said as he stared at a quiet spot before him.

    Afraid of him? He had never been afraid of him.

    However, the only thing he wasn¡¯t sure about was that he would hurt his family.

    After Xiao Yichen ended the call with Luo Ziyan, he stayed in the study for a long time. When he was calm, he returned to the bedroom.

    Lin Wan had already taken a shower and was lying on the bed. When she saw Xiao Yichen return, she did not intend to pay attention to him. She blinked and looked at him twice before closing her eyes to sleep.

    Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan. Looking at her, he felt his body begin to heat up.

    Xiao Yichen quickly went to the bathroom and then returned to bed. As soon as hey down, he hugged Lin Wan.

    ¡°I want to sleep.¡± Lin Wan didn¡¯t wait for Xiao Yichen to say anything. She spoke first with a straightforward tone.

    She had decided to sleep now.

    ¡°It¡¯s too early,¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s deep voice sounded in Lin Wan¡¯s ears.

    Lin Wan felt her body go numb and tense.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er.¡±

    Lin Wan blushed but knew she could not avoid it tonight.

    In the blink of an eye, it was the weekend. Early in the morning, Lin Wan was still sound asleep. The phone beside her bed kept ringing.

    Lin Wan was very frustrated and helpless. She reached for her phone and answered the call.

    ¡°Hello, who is it?¡± Lin Wan askedzily.

    ¡°Wanwan, it¡¯s me.¡± Qiao Yujuan¡¯s voice came through the phone.

    ¡°Mom¡­¡± Hearing her mother¡¯s voice, Lin Wan immediately woke up. She hurriedly exited Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms and sat on the bed to talk to her mother.

    ¡°I just came back yesterday. I wanted to call youst night, but it was toote. So I only call you now,¡± Qiao Yujuan¡¯s kind voice sounded. ¡°Wanwan, if you and Yichen aren¡¯t busy today,e here. I will cook delicious food for you, and I want to meet my son-inw.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, okay, Mom,¡± Lin Wan said coquettishly. Her heart was already much warmer.

    ¡°Then I will go to the market to buy groceries now and wait for you guys to return!¡± Qiao Yujuan said happily.

    ¡°Okay¡­ Mom, make more dishes. I haven¡¯t eaten your dishes in a long time. I must eat more this afternoon,¡± Lin Wan said happily.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    After hanging up the phone, Lin Wan was immersed in happiness for a while before returning to her senses and turning to look at Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen had already woken up. When he saw Lin Wan looking at him, their gaze met. He asked her, ¡°Am I going to meet¡­ Mother-inw in the afternoon?¡±

    Lin Wan nodded. ¡°Yes, my mom returned yesterday. She asked me to bring you back for dinner today.¡±

    Lin Wan only realised she had agreed to her mother¡¯s request earlier because of her excitement. She wondered if Xiao Yichen was free today.

    ¡°Are you free today?¡± Lin Wan asked Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Yes, let¡¯s go togetherter,¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    He had dinner with the client at noon, but Lin Wan had promised her mom they would return, so he¡­ could only agree and postpone the dinner..

 Chapter 136 - 136: Is He the One My Daughter Married to?

    Chapter 136: Is He the One My Daughter Married to?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll get up first.¡± After saying that, Lin Wan got out of bed excitedly and hurriedly fled to the bathroom.

    She was worried that after she finished talking, Xiao Yichen would have an interest in having sex again.

    Usually, on weekends, after she woke up naturally and opened her eyes, a domineering man would say that he had been waiting for her to wake up for morning exercise¡­

    Seeing how fast Lin Wan was leaving, Xiao Yichen knew her thoughts. A smile appeared on his face.

    To meet his mother-inw today, he would not chase after her to the bathroom. He would let her off first and return tonight¡­ to make it up to her.

    After Lin Wan and Xiao Yichen washed up, they went downstairs to have breakfast. After sitting in the living room for a while, they left Blue Bay Vi and headed to Qiao Yujuan¡¯s house.

    Qiao Yujuan lived in a neighborhood that was not considered high-end. Her house was not particrly big, but it was not small either.

    Knowing that her daughter and son-inw were returning today, Qiao Yujuan started to busy herself in the kitchen after buying the vegetables.

    Qiao Yujuan only took off her apron when she heard the doorbell ring. She tidied her hair and went to open the door.

    When the door opened, Qiao Yujuan heard her daughter¡¯s sweet voice.

    ¡°Mom¡­¡± Lin Wan called out happily. Then, she stepped forward and hugged her mother.

    ¡°Wanwan.¡± Qiao Yujuan also hugged her daughter happily and called out affectionately.

    After they greeted each other, they let go of each other. Only then did Qiao Yujuan look at the man standing beside her daughter.

    However, when she saw the face, Qiao Yujuan immediately remembered the news and newspapers she had seen before.

    Wasn¡¯t he¡­ the president of the Eastern Empire, Xiao Yichen?

    Yichen? Xiao Yichen?

    So, he was the one her daughter married?

    ¡°Hello, Mom. I¡¯m Xiao Yichen.¡± It was the first time Xiao Yichen met Lin Wan¡¯s mother. He behaved very well. There was no coldness in his greeting tone but a hint of gentleness.

    It was because she was his wife¡¯s mother. Naturally, she was also his mother, an elder he had to respect.

    ¡°Oh, hello¡­¡± Qiao Yujuan retracted her thoughts and said nervously, ¡°Come, pleasee in.¡±

    Only then did Lin Wan and Xiao Yichen enter the house.

    Qiao Yujuan was not prepared at all. She did not expect her son-inw to be¡­ such a high-status and mighty person.

    ¡°You guys sit there and watch TV. 1¡¯11 go to prepare lunch,¡± Qiao Yujuan said with a smile. The excitement on her face was more of a wee for her son-inw.

    ¡°Mom, let me help you,¡± Lin Wan said as she rolled up her sleeves and went to the kitchen to help her mother.

    ¡°No, I¡¯m almost done. You apany him¡­ watch TV, and pour some water for him. Lunch will be ready soon.¡± Qiao Yujuan stopped her daughter.

    Lin Wan could only pout and nod in agreement.

    Lin Wan and Xiao Yichen sat in the living room and watched television. Lin Wan was worried that Xiao Yichen, used to living in vis, would despise this ce. She said, ¡°This two-room house is enough for my mom since she lives alone. In the past, when I came to visit her, she would always tidy up my room for me, but 1 insisted on squeezing into my mother¡¯s room to sleep with her¡­¡±

    Lin Wan said to Xiao Yichen, feeling exceptionally happy.

    Her father did not treat her well. Her stepmother and Lin Qingqing as well. However, her mother was the only person to let her feel kinship, so she greatly loved her.

    Xiao Yichen reached out and pulled Lin Wan¡¯s hand. He looked at her and said, ¡°Wan¡¯er, I¡¯ll treat your mom like mine. We¡¯re a family. 1 think she¡¯s a great person and won¡¯t have any other thoughts.¡±

    When she started exining, he knew what Lin Wan was worried about. Therefore, he also wanted to exin and eliminate her worry and let her and his mother-inw not feel any estrangement or burden..

 Chapter 137 - 137: Have You Figured It Out?

    Chapter 137: Have You Figured It Out?

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    At this moment, Qiao Yujuan also heard Xiao Yichen¡¯s words in the kitchen.

    The nervousness in her heart lessened, but what surged simultaneously turned into worry.

    Qiao Yujuan made a sumptuous meal for lunch. Lin Wan was delighted andmented as she ate.

    Seeing Lin Wan¡¯s happiness, Xiao Yichen was naturally delighted, too.

    Lin Wan seemed to be¡­ exceptionally happy today. It¡­ carried a unique happiness for him as well.

    ¡°Wanwan, eat slowly. No one will stop you from eating,¡± Qiao Yujuan said. Then, she asked, ¡°Yichen, you should eat more too. I wonder if these dishes suit your taste?¡±

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s quite good,¡± Xiao Yichen answered his mother-inw politely.

    After dinner, Xiao Yichen watched television in the living room while Lin Wan and her mother washed the dishes in the kitchen.

    Qiao Yujuan tried to say something to her daughter several times, but after thinking about it, she didn¡¯t say anything.

    She wasn¡¯t picky about Xiao Yichen¡¯s ability and materialism, but¡­ she had seen the news some time ago. There was a scandal between him and a celebrity. She was worried about their rtionship.

    After cleaning the kitchen, Lin Wan held her mother¡¯s hand and sat on the sofa. The three of them chatted.

    After chatting for the entire afternoon, Qiao Yujuan had some understanding of Xiao Yichen and acknowledged him more in her heart. However, the worry in the depths of her heart did not disappear.

    But even after her daughter and son-inw left, Qiao Yujuan didn¡¯t ask anything.

    Qiao Yujuan thought that her daughter was quite happy now. Her emotions today meant that she had been living well now. Then, she would put away her worries for the time being as long as her daughter was happy.

    She hoped that Xiao Yichen would treat her daughter well.

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan returned to Blue Bay Vi. Just as they entered the vi, Xiao Yichen¡¯s phone rang.

    Seeing that it was a call from Luo Zishen, Xiao Yichen immediately answered.

    ¡°Brother,¡± Xiao Yichen greeted.

    ¡°If you¡¯re not busy, let¡¯s meet at the usual ce. I have something on.¡± Luo Zishen said.

    When Xiao Yichen heard Luo Zishen¡¯s tone, he knew that something serious must have happened.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll set off now.¡±

    After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yichen told Lin Wan that he had to go out first and asked her to eat alone at home. Then, he left Blue Bay Vi in a hurry.

    An hourter, Xiao Yichen went straight to the exclusive private room in a high-ss private club under the Eastern Empire. Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan had already arrived.

    ¡°Yichen.¡± Luo Ziyan¡¯s expression was solemn as he called out to Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Have a seat,¡± Luo Ziyan said to Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen sat down on the sofa at the side. Then, he looked at Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan and asked, ¡°What happened?¡±

    ¡°Something has happened to the Luo Group,¡± Luo Zishen said.

    With his words, the atmosphere in the private room became exceptionally cold.

    Xiao Yichen frowned while his thoughts were constantly changing.

    ¡°Is it very serious?¡± Xiao Yichen asked. There was no emotion in his voice.

    ¡°Yes.¡± Luo Zishen nodded. ¡°All the Luo Group¡¯s projects in Europe have encountered financial difficulties. The ongoing projects have no choice but to stop.¡±

    ¡°Man-made reasons?¡± Xiao Yichen asked, but he already had a guess.

    All the projects in Europe? If there were other reasons, it was impossible for all the projects to encounter difficulties at the same time. Then, there was only one reason. Someone tried to make them difficult.

    ¡°Currently, it should be,¡± Luo Ziyan said, ¡°But we can¡¯t find enough evidence to prove that it¡¯s man-made.¡±

    After hearing Luo Ziyan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen looked at Luo Zishen and then at Luo Ziyan.. ¡°Have you guessed that person?¡±

 Chapter 138 - 138: Is It Risk? Or Wealth?

    Chapter 138: Is It Risk? Or Wealth?

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    ¡°Your uncle,¡± Luo Zishen replied.

    When Xiao Yichen heard that Luo Zishen¡¯s answer matched his thoughts, he continued, ¡°Xiao Hairong¡¯s n should start with the Luo Group and gradually infiltrate the Eastern Empire.¡±

    Luo Zishen remained silent. He had the same thoughts as Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°I think that¡¯s the case.¡± Luo Ziyan agreed with Xiao Yichen¡¯s thoughts.

    ¡°How much money do you need to save the Luo Group?¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly asked Luo Zishen.

    Luo Zishen looked at Xiao Yichen in surprise. ¡°Yichen, this is a trap.¡±

    Although the Luo Group was in danger, he knew this trap had been set up long ago. He also believed that Yichen and Ziyan knew it.

    Not to mention the amount of funds needed for the rescue, even if the Luo Group¡¯s crisis was resolved, no one could imagine what unexpected things would happen. Moreover, this rescue fund was not an ordinary sum of money. Once Xiao Yichen wanted to help the Luo Group, the Eastern Empire¡¯s strength would weaken.

    Xiao Yichen did not answer Luo Zishen immediately. After a long time, he said firmly, ¡°I¡¯m not willing to jump into Xiao Hairong¡¯s trap, but for the sake of the Luo Group and the two of you, I¡¯m willing.¡±

    Zishen and Ziyan were his good brothers. Even if the Eastern Empire¡¯s strength wavered, he was willing.

    Luo Ziyan shook his head. ¡°Yichen, I disagree. This is too risky. Let¡¯s think of another way.¡±

    He would never agree to let this brother take the risk. Although he was usually cheeky and asionally joked with him, he never joked with him when it came to serious matters.

    ¡°Is there any other way?¡± Xiao Yichen asked. ¡°Xiao Hairong was targeting me. You¡­ are the ones who I implicated.¡±

    Xiao Hairong¡¯s goal had always been the Eastern Empire and the Xiao family. This time, he targeted the Luo Group to lure Xiao Yichen into the mess.

    Luo Ziyan didn¡¯t say anything. Everyone knew the reason and goal of the problem they were facing now.

    ¡°Yichen.¡± Luo Zishen suddenly called out to Xiao Yichen. ¡°Other than you, another person can help the Luo Group.¡±

    ¡°Who?¡± Xiao Yichen asked immediately.

    ¡°Yanxi.¡± Luo Zishen said.

    Instantly, Xiao Yichen was stunned.

    Yanxi? Using her family¡¯s political background¡­ to help the Luo Group?

    ¡°If Yanxies back and asks her father for help, then the crisis in Europe¡­ might be resolved,¡± Luo Zishen said.

    Yanxi¡¯s father had stayed in Europe for some time and had a vastwork of contacts with the European government. If Yanxi¡¯s father helped them solve the problem, everything would have been resolved.

    Xiao Yichen thought for a long time before saying, ¡°No need. I don¡¯t need her help.¡±

    To deal with Xiao Hairong, every step and every decision was dangerous. He could not let the Xu family, who was in the political world, take this risk. After all, reputation and style were too crucial to the Xu family.

    Other than that, there was another reason. He didn¡¯t want Yanxi toe back now.

    He was worried that if Yanxi came back, his peaceful life with Lin Wan would be disrupted.

    ¡°I also don¡¯t agree with Yanxiing back either.¡± Luo Ziyan had the same thoughts as Xiao Yichen.

    Luo Zishen knew why they disagreed and said helplessly, ¡°But I don¡¯t want Yichen to take this risk.¡±

    Compared to letting Yichen take the risk, he could please Yanxi to help him.

    ¡°If we don¡¯t try, how will we know it¡¯s risk or wealth?¡± Xiao Yichen said..

 Chapter 139 - 139: Uninterested

    Chapter 139: Uninterested

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    The three of them continued to discuss. In the end, Xiao Yichen made a decision. He would give some funds to the Luo Group to resolve the current crisis.

    It was almost midnight when Xiao Yichen returned to Blue Bay Vi. He went straight to the second floor after going back home.

    Opening the bedroom door, Xiao Yichen saw that Lin Wan had already fallen asleep. He did not immediately go to the bathroom to shower but walked to the bed.

    Looking at Lin Wan sleeping soundly, Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart warmed.

    Even just looking at her made him feel very satisfied.

    The next day, Xiao Yichen arrived at the Eastern Empire. The first thing he did when he sat in his office was to call You Luan over.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao¡­¡± You Luan stood in front of the Boss.

    ¡°Help me do something. The prerequisite is¡­ to keep it a secret,¡± Xiao Yichen said seriously. Ultimately, he added, ¡°No¡­ third person is allowed to know.¡±

    You Luan was frightened. He knew that what his Boss was about to tell him was very important.

    ¡°Okay.¡± You Luan nodded.

    ¡°Find awyer and draft¡­ an asset transfer agreement,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    You Luan was puzzled and frowned.

    If the Boss wanted this agreement¡­ what was the use of it?

    You Luan couldn¡¯t figure it out, but he didn¡¯t dare ask.

    After that, Xiao Yichen gave a few simple requests before instructing You Luan to do it as soon as possible.

    In Dream Philpany, Lin Wan was busy at her desk when her phone suddenly rang. It was a text message.

    Lin Wan took her phone and opened her message box. It was a message from Yu Tao inviting her for a meal this weekend.

    Lin Wan thought about it. She should have nothing to do this weekend, so she agreed. As for the exact time, she would decide on it the day before they ate together this weekend.

    Lin Wan put her phone aside after replying to Yu Tao¡¯s message. Suddenly, her phone rang. Lin Wan nced sideways and saw that it was a call from Li Muyang.

    Lin Wan instantly felt very frustrated and hung up.

    However, Li Muyang didn¡¯t seem to give up and kept calling. Ultimately, Lin Wan had no choice but to pick up the call.

    ¡°Mr. Li, what can I do for you?¡± Lin Wan gritted her teeth, her tone filled with impatience.

    ¡°Wanwan, there¡¯s a party for the university ssmate¡¯s gathering this Friday night. I want to invite you to participate. Wang Kai and I are the organizers,¡± Li Muyang said.

    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m not interested,¡± Lin Wan said and hung up.

    Lin Wan thought that after she rejected Li Muyang, he wouldn¡¯t call her again. However, after a while, Li Muyang called her again.

    Lin Wan felt helpless again and could only answer the call.

    Before Lin Wan could say anything this time, Li Muyang said, ¡°Wanwan, I heard that Su Xiaorong has returned to the country. She¡¯s going to this party too. Su Xiaorong is your best friend at university. Don¡¯t you want to see her?¡±

    Li Muyang had been in love with Lin Wan for six years. He knew about Lin Wan¡¯s weaknesses and the friendship she cherished. Hence, he wanted to use this reason to persuade Lin Wan to change her mind.

    Lin Wan was stunned. She did not say anything, but the firm thoughts in her mind changed.

    Su Xiaorong was indeed her best friend at university. Since graduating, she had gone overseas to further her studies, and they had never contacted each other again. Even if she returned, she did not have her contact number, so she could only rely on this party to contact her good friend.

    Hearing Lin Wan hadn¡¯t answered for a long time, Li Muyang said happily, ¡°Wanwan, juste. Many people want to see you.¡±

    ¡°Okay, send me the address then.¡± Lin Wan finally wavered and agreed to Li Muyang¡¯s request..

 Chapter 140 - 140: Remember... to Come Back Early

    Chapter 140: Remember¡­ to Come Back Early

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    ¡°Alright¡­¡± Li Muyang was especially happy.

    After hanging up the phone, Lin Wan continued to work. It was not until she got off work in the afternoon that she hurriedly packed her things and went home.

    After returning to Blue Bay Vi, Lin Wan walked to the living room and saw that Xiao Yichen was not back yet. She nned to go upstairs to rest.

    However, after Lin Wan rested upstairs, she woke up at 8.00 pm. When she went downstairs to look, Xiao Yichen still had not returned.

    ¡°Auntie Li, go and rest. I¡¯ll wait for him to return,¡± Lin Wan said to Auntie Li.

    ¡°Okay, Madam,¡± Auntie Li replied.

    Lin Wan then walked to the sofa and sat down before calling Xiao Yichen.

    After a long time, Xiao Yichen picked up the call.

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied on the phone.

    When Lin Wan heard that he had not said anything other than this, she immediately felt a little nervous.

    ¡°Auntie Li has prepared dinner. 1¡¯11 wait for you to return for dinner,¡± Lin Wan said gently.

    ¡°You eat first. 1 won¡¯t be back now,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    After saying that, Xiao Yichen was worried that Lin Wan would make wild guesses, so he exined, ¡°I¡¯m working overtime.¡±

    After helping the Luo Group, he needed to rearrange and n the Eastern Empire¡¯s capital chain and assets. Otherwise, if anything unexpected happened in the future, it would be a mess.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied. After knowing he was working overtime, she no longer had any thoughts or guesses. ¡°Then 1¡¯11 leave some dishes for you. Remember¡­ toe back early.¡±

    ¡°Alright¡­¡± Hearing her words, Xiao Yichen felt warmth in his heart.

    After hanging up, Lin Wan went to the dining room for a simple lunch before resting.

    When Xiao Yichen returned to Blue Bay Vi, it was already past midnight. After the car stopped, Xiao Yichen was still on the phone with You Luan.

    ¡°Do what I told you to do as soon as possible.¡± Xiao Yichen sat in the car, holding the phone in his right hand and cing it beside his ear.

    ¡°Okay,¡± You Luan replied without hesitation.

    ¡°Also, go to Dream Philpany tomorrow and apply for a day off for Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen instructed.

    ¡°Got it.¡±

    After hanging up, Xiao Yichen exited the car and entered the vi.

    Xiao Yichen walked into the house and had a simple meal in the dining room before going upstairs.

    In the bedroom, Xiao Yichen walked to the bed and ced a piece of paper on the table beside him. Then, he looked at Lin Wan, who was sleeping soundly on the bed.

    Under the dim yellow wallmp, her face was very beautiful. Xiao Yichen wanted to kiss her impulsively, but after thinking about it, he went to the bathroom to shower before walking to the bed.

    Lying on the bed, Xiao Yichen pulled Lin Wan into his arms and kissed her cherry lips affectionately.

    In a daze, Lin Wan felt the man¡¯s breath. Because she was sleepy, Lin Wan did not want to open her eyes, nor did she resist Xiao Yichen¡¯s actions. She let him move around on her body.

    She had already belonged to him, so no matter what he did, she could only let him do whatever he wanted.

    After a long time, Xiao Yichen let go of Lin Wan¡¯s lips. He was already lying on Lin Wan¡¯s body. As he panted, he called out softly, ¡°Wan¡¯er.¡±

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Lin Wan murmured. Then, she asked, ¡°Why are you back sote?¡±

    She had been lying on the bed waiting for him, but after waiting for a long time, he did not return. She had unknowingly fallen asleep.

    ¡°There are many things to deal with,¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    How could he not want toe back early and stay with his wife at all times? However, he had decided at thest minute to go on a business trip tomorrow afternoon. He did not have time. He had to deal with everything in the Eastern Empire, especially the finances..

 Chapter 141 - 141:1 Wonâ€™t Put You in Danger

    Chapter 141:1 Won¡¯t Put You in Danger

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    ¡°Hmm,¡± Lin Wan replied sleepily. Then, she stretched out her hands and wrapped them around Xiao Yichen¡¯s neck. She said warmly, ¡°Chen, go to sleep, okay? I¡¯m very tired.¡±

    Hearing her charming voice, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t want to agree. He was going to Europe tomorrow afternoon and wanted to have sex with her tonight.

    However, looking at how tired she was, he could not bear to¡­ wake her up.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. Then, hey down beside Lin Wan and hugged her tightly to sleep.

    The next morning, after the rm rang, Lin Wan opened her eyes in a daze. She wanted to break free from Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms and get out of bed to wash up.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen opened his eyes and called out sleepily. He held her waist tightly with one hand and reached out to close the rm.

    ¡°Hmm,¡± Lin Wan replied. ¡°Time to get up.¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t have to go to work today. You Luan has already applied for leave for you,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Lin Wan immediately sobered up. She looked at Xiao Yichen for a long time before she finally reacted. ¡°Why did you take leave?¡±

    There was nothing to do today. Why did Xiao Yichen ask You Luan to take leave for him?

    Seeing that she had woken up, Xiao Yichen said, ¡°I¡¯m going on a business trip in the afternoon to Europe. It¡¯ll take at least a week. At most¡­ I¡¯m not sure.¡±

    Lin Wan was stunned again. Such sudden news made her a little¡­ uneptable.

    Was he¡­ leaving in the afternoon?

    ¡°So, stay at home¡­ with me today,¡± Xiao Yichen added.

    This time, Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen and nodded seriously. ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    There were still a few hours left for them together. How could she not treasure it?

    Over the past few days, she had been spending time with him every day. It seemed that having him around had be a habit. However, when he suddenly said he wanted to leave, even if it was for some time, she was very¡­ reluctant.

    Looking at Lin Wan¡¯s serious expression, Xiao Yichen felt it was time for him to do something. He said, ¡°Wan¡¯er, do you believe me?¡±

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan nodded without hesitation and immediately said, ¡°Yes, I believe you.¡±

    ¡°Sit up first,¡± Xiao Yichen said as he held Lin Wan¡¯s back and helped her sit up.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t know what Xiao Yichen wanted to do. She could only follow his instructions and sit on the bed.

    Then, Xiao Yichen leaned over and took the piece of paper that he had ced on the tablest night. He also took a pen.

    As he handed the paper to Lin Wan, Xiao Yichen also handed the pen to her and said, ¡°Your name is on prescription B.¡±

    Lin Wan was puzzled. When she looked at the paper in her hand, nothing was on it. There was only a sentence: ¡°The following signature means that the above content is valid.¡± Then, there were Party A and Party B, and the time. Xiao Yichen already signed at Party A.

    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Lin Wan looked up and asked Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Sign it,¡± Xiao Yichen said gently to her. ¡°Trust me, I won¡¯t put you in danger.¡±

    Because of his words, she would still sign even if Lin Wan did not know the reason or what was going on.

    She was his wife, and she¡­ loved him. She believed in him and that he would not harm her.

    ¡°Okay.¡± Lin Wan nodded. Then, she leaned on the table beside her, signing it.

    Xiao Yichen took the paper from Lin Wan and ced it on the table beside him. He turned around and pulled her into his arms.

    ¡°Chen,¡± Lin Wan called softly and asked, ¡°Are you going to Europe for work?¡±

 Chapter 142 - 142: Will You Miss Me?

    Chapter 142: Will You Miss Me?

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    ¡°Yes, with Brother Zishen,¡± Xiao Yichen answered.

    ¡°Brother Zishen? The CEO of the Dream Phil Jewelry¡¯s headquarters?¡± Lin Wan asked in surprise.

    ¡°Yes, the flight is at 5.00 pm,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Lin Wan nodded and did not say anything else.

    Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan in his arms. Because he let her offst night, his interest in having sex kept rising when he saw her sober.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, 1 want it,¡± Xiao Yichen whispered in Lin Wan¡¯s ear.

    Lin Wan knew what Xiao Yichen meant and did not answer immediately. She nned to follow her thoughts.

    She wouldn¡¯t be able to see him for some time. Before he left¡­ that was also her thought.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± After Lin Wan finished speaking, she boldly kissed Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen was naturally even happier about her initiative. He also started to take the initiative.

    Amotion broke out in the bedroom.

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan did not go downstairs until noon. Xiao Yicheny on the bed and hugged Lin Wan. The two of them did not fall asleep. Lin Wan was a little sleepy but resisted the urge to fall asleep.

    She wanted to chat with Chen and enjoy the feeling of having him around.

    ¡°When I¡¯m not around these few days, if there¡¯s anything¡­ look for Ziyan. He¡¯ll handle it,¡± Xiao Yichen said. He was still worried about her but didn¡¯t forget to remind her, ¡°But you¡¯re not allowed to look for him for no reason.¡±

    He still remembered what happenedst time. Whether it was her eating with Ziyan or the fake report, he did not forget any of it.

    ¡°Okay, got it,¡± Lin Wan replied obediently.

    Xiao Yichen suddenly lowered his head. Although he couldn¡¯t see her, he still asked, ¡°Will you miss me when I¡¯m not around?¡±

    Lin Wan nodded and replied, ¡°Yes.¡±

    Everything she had done and said with him today was her real thoughts.

    Lin Wan¡¯s answer satisfied Xiao Yichen. Xiao Yichen said sincerely, ¡°I¡¯ll miss you too.¡±

    When Lin Wan heard Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, she said nothing else. She buried her head deeper into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms and rubbed against him twice.

    Xiao Yichen tightened his grip on her and said, ¡°Rest for a while, okay?¡±

    After having sex with her for so long just now, just because he was not tired did not mean she was not tired. Her body and physique were not as good as he had imagined. She must be a little tired now.

    ¡°No, I still have to get up and wash upter. I want to go to the airport with you,¡± Lin Wan shook her head and said.

    ¡°Sleep for an hour. 1¡¯11 wake you up in an hour. It¡¯s not toote to get up and wash up,¡± Xiao Yichen said. It was not 12.00 pm yet. He could get up in an hour to pack his things and go to the airport.

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan nodded slightly, closed her eyes, and gradually fell asleep.

    Xiao Yichen did not sleep. He just hugged her and felt the feeling of her scent.

    He loved her more and more. Even the short absence made him reluctant to part with her. He wished he could take her with him.

    However, things over there were more troublesome. If he went over, he would only be immersed in busy work, so he asked her to stay home obediently and wait for him to return.

    Xiao Yichen woke Lin Wan in a low voice an hourter. The two of them got out of bed and washed up. Xiao Yichen then packed a few clothes and things he had brought before going downstairs.

    After lunch, it was almost time. Before Xiao Yichen left home, he instructed Auntie Li to go to the airport with Lin Wan before leaving the house.

    It had already been an hour since they arrived at the airport. Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan had already arrived at the airport.

    Everyone greeted each other. This was the first time Lin Wan greeted her boss as Xiao Yichen¡¯s wife, so she was a little nervous.

    ¡°Lin Wan, we used to be colleagues, superiors, and subordinates. We¡¯ll be now, so there¡¯s no need to be so nervous,¡± Luo Zishen said to Lin Wan..

 Chapter 143 - 143: Youâ€™re the Woman I Love

    Chapter 143: You¡¯re the Woman I Love

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    Lin Wan smiled gently and nodded. Her hand kept interlocking with Xiao Yichen¡¯s.

    ¡°Yichen, give me your passports. 1¡¯11 go check in and check in our luggage. You guys sit here and rest,¡± Luo Zishen said to Xiao Yichen.

    After Xiao Yichen handed the passport to him, Luo Zishen left.

    The three of them sat in the VIP lounge. Lin Wan was not in a good mood today. She stayed by Xiao Yichen¡¯s side and did not say a word.

    Luo Ziyan had long sensed Lin Wan¡¯s emotions. He wondered if this girl had fallen in love with Yichen.

    At 4.00 pm, Xiao Yichen and Luo Zishen were about to enter the security checkpoint for boarding.

    ¡°Stay at home, okay?¡± When Xiao Yichen walked to the security checkpoint, he worried about Lin Wan. ¡°Wait for me toe back.¡±

    ¡°Okay,e back early,¡± Lin Wan said passionately, trying not to let her eyes turn red.

    ¡°Got it,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. He nted a kiss on her forehead before striding towards the security checkpoint.

    Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen¡¯s back until he disappeared.

    ¡°Lin Wan, it¡¯s time to go. He¡¯lle back soon.¡± Luo Ziyan was still the same as before.

    Lin Wan retracted her thoughts and left the airport with Luo Ziyan.

    In the blink of an eye, it was already Friday. Lin Wan had been busy with work all day. After work, she attended the gathering party ording to the address that Li Muyang gave her.

    The party was held in a garden-themed hotel. When Lin Wan arrived, many of her ssmates had already arrived.

    Lin Wan greeted a few of her ssmates and looked for Su Xiaorong.

    When she saw Su Xiaorongter, Lin Wan wanted to chat with her for a while and get her contact information. She would then leave first because she did not like to stay for long at such a party.

    ¡°Wanwan¡­¡± Suddenly, a figure came from not far behind Lin Wan.

    When Lin Wan turned around, Li Muyang was walking towards her elegantly in a suit.

    Li Muyang stood before Lin Wan and stared at her for a long time before asking with a smile, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you look for me when you came?¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to,¡± Lin Wan replied directly. There was no emotion on her face.

    ¡°Wanwan.¡± Looking at Lin Wan¡¯s coldness, Li Muyang felt a little upset. He said gently, ¡°Don¡¯t treat me like this, okay? We used to love each other very much. Even now, I still love you very much.¡±

    Hearing Li Muyang¡¯s words, Lin Wan only felt bored. At this moment, she thought of Xiao Yichen.

    She received his callst night and chatted with him for a while. The quality of her sleepst night had improved a lot.

    Returning to her senses, Lin Wan said to Li Muyang coldly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, 1¡¯11 go look for Xiaorong first.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan was about to turn around and leave when Li Muyang grabbed her arm.

    Li Muyang used a little too much force this time. After grabbing Lin Wan, he pulled her into his arms.

    ¡°Li Muyang, let go of me.¡± Lin Wan immediately struggled.

    ¡°Wanwan, Uncle isn¡¯t in Ancheng City. Can youe with me tonight? When Unclees back, you can ask him for a divorce.¡± Li Muyang had no intention of letting go of Lin Wan and kept whispering into her ear.

    ¡°Dream on.¡± Lin Wan gritted her teeth and continued to resist. ¡°Li Muyang, let go of me. I¡¯m your aunt.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re not. You¡¯re the woman I love.¡± Li Muyang continued Lin Wan¡¯s words and tried his best to stop her from resisting..

 Chapter 144 - 144: Tonight... You Belong to Me

    Chapter 144: Tonight¡­ You Belong to Me

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    ¡°Lin Wan?¡± Suddenly, a female voice sounded.

    This time, Lin Wan had no choice but to stop. Li Muyang also quietened down. They looked at the source of the sound at the same time.

    ¡°Xiaorong?¡± Lin Wan saw Su Xiaorong under the streetmp and called out happily.

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me.¡± After Su Xiaorong answered, she quickly walked over.

    Looking at Lin Wan and Li Muyang¡¯s actions, Su Xiaorong didn¡¯t care because she had always thought they were still lovers and had a good rtionship.

    Lin Wan quickly broke free from Li Muyang and walked towards Su Xiaorong.

    After all, there were outsiders present. Li Muyang let her go, but his gaze never left Lin Wan.

    He would let her go first and let her chat with Su Xiaorong. When the party was about to endter, he would think of a way to take her away.

    His uncle was not in the city. He thought it was the best chance to improve his rtionship with Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan and Su Xiaorong stood facing each other. They hugged each other excitedly for a long time before separating.

    ¡°Wanwan, I miss you so much. We haven¡¯t contacted each other for so many years,¡± Su Xiaorong said excitedly.

    ¡°Yes, me too.¡± Lin Wan nodded vigorously. She was very happy. Then, she told Su Xiaorong, ¡°Let¡¯s find a quiet ce. I want to chat with you.¡±

    ¡°Well, okay, let¡¯s go over there.¡± Su Xiaorong said.

    Then, they went to a ce not far away with stools to chat,pletely ignoring that Li Muyang was still standing there quietly waiting.

    Li Muyang saw Lin Wan and Su Xiaorong sitting on the stool, chatting happily. He did not intend to disturb them and turned around to chat with the other students. However, he had some thoughts¡­

    Wanwan, tonight¡­ you belong to me.

    Lin Wan and Su Xiaorong chatted for a long time. Through their conversation, they understood each other¡¯s life and experiences over the years. They told each other a lot of things. Su Xiaorong knew Lin Wan was already married, and her husband was not Li Muyang.

    After Lin Wan saved Su Xiaorong¡¯s number on her phone, she looked at the time. It was already past 8.00 pm.

    ¡°Xiaorong, 1¡¯11 be leaving first,¡± Lin Wan said to Su Xiaorong. ¡°I came here today to see you. My wish has been fulfilled. We should keep in touch in the future.¡±

    ¡°Yes, 1 will.¡± Su Xiaorong smiled and nodded. Then, she said, ¡°Wanwan, are you not going to y for a while longer? There¡¯s still a lot of delicious food and wine over there.¡±

    Lin Wan smiled and shook her head. ¡°No, I can¡¯t drink. Let¡¯s go for a delicious meal together one day. Just the two of us should be fine.¡±

    ¡°Okay, that¡¯s good.¡± Su Xiaorong knew Lin Wan¡¯s determination, so she did not persuade her anymore.

    ¡°Then 1¡¯11 send you to the door,¡± Su Xiaorong said.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Lin Wan nodded. Then, she stood up with Su Xiaorong and walked towards the door.

    However, before Lin Wan and Su Xiaorong reached the door, they saw Li Muyang standing there.

    ¡°Wanwan, are you leaving now?¡± Li Muyang asked Lin Wan in surprise.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan answered simply.

    Su Xiaorong¡¯s thoughts were no longer the same as before. She knew Li Muyang was pestering Lin Wan, so she was naturally on Lin Wan¡¯s side.

    Li Muyang suddenly took a few steps forward and grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s hand. He pleaded, ¡°Let¡¯s goter. Let¡¯s meet other friends. 1¡¯11 leave with youter.¡±

    ¡°No need,¡± Lin Wan said as she flung Li Muyang¡¯s hand away.

    However, Lin Wan did not notice that a man not far away had just taken a photo of Li Muyang holding her hand..

 Chapter 145 - 145: She Needs an Explanation

    Chapter 145: She Needs an Exnation

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    Lin Wan then looked at Su Xiaorong. After greeting her, she quickly left.

    ¡°Wanwan¡­¡± Su Xiaorong stopped Li Muyang just as he was about to catch up with Lin Wan.

    ¡°Muyang, Wanwan is already married. It¡¯s¡­ impossible between the two of you.¡± Su Xiaorong knew whom her best friend loved and didn¡¯t want Li Muyang to pester Lin Wan anymore.

    Li Muyang looked at Su Xiaorong and wanted to retort, but he was more worried that Lin Wan would leave. He wanted to leave Su Xiaorong and chase after Lin Wan.

    However, when Li Muyang moved a step, Su Xiaorong also moved a step.

    ¡°You¡­¡± Li Muyang was exasperated but could only watch helplessly as Lin Wan drove away.

    ¡°Sh*t!¡± Li Muyang cursed angrily as he watched Lin Wan¡¯s car disappear.

    All his ns for tonight had been disrupted.

    Lin Wan returned home. After showering, shey on the bed and waited for Xiao Yichen¡¯s call.

    Lin Wan ced her phone by her pillow and looked at the ceiling. While waiting for the call, she thought about Xiao Yichen¡¯s face and memories of being in this room with him.

    However, Lin Wan waited until she was about to fall asleep, but Xiao Yichen did not call.

    The next day, Lin Wan was still sound asleep when the phone beside her pillow rang. The pleasant ringtone woke Lin Wan up.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan snorted tiredly. Then, she opened her sleepy eyes and picked up the phone.

    ¡°Hello,¡± Lin Wan said as she ced the phone to her ear.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice came from the phone.

    ¡°All Chen,¡± Lin Wan called out affectionately. She hadn¡¯t looked at the name on the phone screen just now, but now she heard a familiar voice and how he addressed her. She knew that it was Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Yes, did I wake you up?¡± Xiao Yichen sounded apologetic.

    ¡°No,¡± Lin Wan replied, half-asleep. There was a hint of coquettishness in her voice as she questioned, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you call mest night?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m busy with a meeting. 1 just finished work and called you,¡± Xiao Yichen exined.

    In the past, he had never exined his work and schedule to anyone. But now that he had a wife and she wanted to know, he would exin it to her.

    ¡°You¡¯re tired, right? Go and rest,¡± Lin Wan said softly.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied in satisfaction.

    The two of them chatted for a while before hanging up reluctantly.

    Hearing each other¡¯s voices made them feel more at ease and more¡­ bliss.

    After Lin Wan woke up, she went downstairs for breakfast. She was in a good mood and went to the courtyard to sit and bask in the sun.

    In the afternoon, Lin Wan was watching television in the living room when she received a call from Yu Tao.

    ¡°Lin Wan, are you¡­ free tomorrow? 1 want to treat you to a meal.¡± Yu Tao picked up the call and went straight to the point.

    ¡°Sure, no problem.¡± Lin Wan agreed. She should have nothing to do tomorrow.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll book a table then. I¡¯ll send you the addresster,¡± Yu Tao said.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    The next day, Lin Wan woke up naturally. It was past 10.00 am. After washing up, she rushed out to meet Yu Tao.

    When Lin Wan arrived at the restaurant, Yu Tao had yet to arrive. Lin Wan told the waiter the table number Yu Tao had told her before the waiter brought Lin Wan to the private room area.

    Yu Tao drove a sports car to the restaurant. When he exited the car and entered the restaurant, the two paparazzi surrounding him continued to take pictures of him even though he was wearing a mask.

    The paparazzi kept pressing the shutter button. Even after Yu Tao walked into the restaurant, they did not leave. They were prepared to squat down and expose news about Yu Tao..

 Chapter 146 - 146: This Is You, Right?

    Chapter 146: This Is You, Right?

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    Yu Tao came to the private room and sat opposite Lin Wan. They began to order foods.

    Yu Tao and Lin Wan were in a good mood when having lunch. The two of them chatted a lot andmunicated smoothly.

    Yu Tao looked at the innocent girl before him, and his love for her intensified. If there was a chance, he wanted to confess to her.

    However, Lin Wan only treated Yu Tao as a friend. Even for a deeper rtionship, they would only be good friends.

    After the meal, they left the restaurant together. This time, Yu Tao was careless and did not wear a mask. As they walked, he chatted with Lin Wan. Both of them were smiling.

    The paparazzi squatting in the corner were even happier about this scene and took many photos.

    ¡°Then I¡¯ll leave first. I¡¯ll treat you to a meal when you¡¯re free next time.¡± Lin Wan bade farewell to Yu Tao.

    ¡°Okay, be careful when driving,¡± Yu Tao reminded Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan nodded and got into the car. She started the engine and drove away.

    After Lin Wan had dinner at night, she watched television in the bedroom.

    After watching two episodes of the television drama, Lin Wan was a little sleepy. Just as she turned off the television and was about to sleep, she received a call from Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Chen.¡± Lin Wan answered the call and called out affectionately.

    ¡°Are you asleep?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    Hearing her voice, he felt inexplicablyfortable.

    ¡°Not yet,¡± Lin Wan replied. Then, she asked, ¡°What about you? What are you doing?¡±

    ¡°I just had lunch. I¡¯m going to rest for a while,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. There was a time difference between the two countries, but he had called her every night since he arrived in Europe.

    ¡°Mm, don¡¯t tire yourself out at work. Rest more,¡± Lin Wan said.

    Xiao Yichen feltfortable hearing her concern, but he did not continue her words. Instead, he asked, ¡°Wan¡¯er, did you miss me?¡±

    Lin Wan¡¯s heart suddenly palpitated. The longing in her mind suddenly increased.

    She missed him so much.

    Although it had only been a few days, she felt as long as a few months.

    ¡°Yes, I miss you,¡± Lin Wan replied. At this moment, she could not hide her emotions at all. She revealed her thoughts, and her voice was filled with passion.

    Xiao Yichen was very satisfied with her answer and said, ¡°Be good. I¡¯lle back as soon as possible.¡±

    Xiao Yichen and Zishen had been very busy for the past two days. They both wanted to finish their work here as soon as possible and return to Ancheng City after settling all the matters. However, some things still had to wait.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Lin Wan replied.

    They chatted for a long time before Lin Wan hung up.

    Lying on the bed, Lin Wan thought about Xiao Yichen. The more she thought about it, the happier she became. When she closed her eyes and fell asleep, she was still smiling.

    On Monday, Lin Wan went to work as usual. However, she did not know that big news had already been exposed in the Ancheng City.

    Lin Wan had just finished checking in. Before she returned to her seat, she saw a colleagueing over with a newspaper.

    ¡°Lin Wan, this person is you, right?¡± As his colleague spoke, he spread the morning newspaper in front of Lin Wan.

    When Lin Wan saw the headlines in the newspaper, she was stunned.

    The headline, as well as the obvious picture, was at the entrance of the restaurant where he and Yu Tao had dinner yesterday. The two people on it were the same as her and Yu Tao chatting as they walked towards the parking lot.

    Her colleague waited for a long time, but Lin Wan did not reply.

    Seeing Lin Wan¡¯s flustered expression, the colleague confirmed her answer from her expression. He suddenly said disdainfully, ¡°1 really couldn¡¯t tell. 1 used to think that you were a great beauty. I didn¡¯t expect you to have an affair with the entertainment industry long ago and even hook up with Yu Tao..¡±

 Chapter 147 - 147: Didnâ€™t Do Anything to Let Yichen Down

    Chapter 147: Didn¡¯t Do Anything to Let Yichen Down

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    ¡°No, he¡¯s just my friend,¡± Lin Wan hurriedly exined.

    The other colleagues around her heard Lin Wan¡¯s words. They were filled with disdain and jealousy.

    ¡°They¡¯re all excuses, right? Are friends that close?¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right. Look at how you¡¯re flirting with Yu Tao. You should be his lover.¡±

    ¡°Lin Wan, you usually pretend so well. Are you waiting for one day to shock all of us?¡±

    The chaotic discussions around her made Lin Wan speechless.

    ¡°Alright, everyone, get ready to start today¡¯s work.¡± The director shouted to calm the crowd.

    The other colleagues around her returned to their desks and began to get busy.

    Lin Wan returned to her seat and sat down. Her thoughts were in a mess.

    When she came to her senses, the first person Lin Wan thought of was Xiao Yichen.

    Although he was in Europe, he would also see the news in Ancheng City. Then, did he see the news about her and Yu Tao?

    Lin Wan only wanted to call Xiao Yichen and exin clearly that she had only had a meal with Yu Tao yesterday. It was different from the news reported.

    Lin Wan suddenly picked up her phone and rushed out of the office.

    When she arrived at the rooftop on the top floor of the office building, Lin Wan was about to call Xiao Yichen when Luo Ziyan called her.

    ¡°Hello, Ziyan.¡± Lin Wan picked up the call.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Luo Ziyan was angry. When he turned on his phone early in the morning, he checked almost all the news was about Yu Tao and Lin Wan.

    ¡°It¡¯s not true. The news is all nonsense,¡± Lin Wan hurriedly exined.

    ¡°You didn¡¯t go to that restaurant yesterday? Were you photoshopped in the photo?¡± Luo Ziyan asked.

    ¡°No, I¡¯ve been to the restaurant, and the photos are also real, but¡­¡± Lin Wan suddenly did not know how to exin and stopped her words.

    Luo Ziyan was frustrated. He had many things to deal with from now on.

    Before Yichen left, he had instructed him to keep a distance and care for Lin Wan. However, now that this news had happened, it was impossible for Yichen not to see it. Then, what happened after that¡­ was unimaginable to him.

    Lin Wan had been to the restaurant with You Tao yesterday, and the photos were real. How was he going to deal with it?

    Moreover, after Yichen found out, he would get angry!

    Lin Wan restrained her emotions and hurriedly said, ¡°Ziyan, I didn¡¯t do anything to let Yichen down. Yu Tao and I are just ssmates. The news is all fake.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Luo Ziyan replied. He also trusted Lin Wan. ¡°I¡¯ll think of a way to deal with it first. Don¡¯t leave alone after work in the afternoon. 1¡¯11 go there and leave with you.¡±

    Lin Wan¡¯s face was too clear in the news. Hence, he was worried that¡­ some people would go to Dream Philpany and do something to Lin Wan.

    ¡°Okay, got it,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    After hanging up, Lin Wan dialed Xiao Yichen¡¯s number. However, there was no one to pick up the phone.

    Lin Wan called for a long time, but he did not pick up the call. She was so anxious that she was about to cry.

    ¡°Yichen, pick up the phone. I want to exin to you,¡± Lin Wan muttered to herself in a hoarse voice. Her eyes were already red.

    In the end, Xiao Yichen still did not answer the call. It was working hours, Lin Wan could only hurry back to her office to work..

 Chapter 148 - 148: Does She Not Want to Live Anymore

    Chapter 148: Does She Not Want to Live Anymore

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    In the morning, Lin Wan¡¯s working condition was very bad. She was constantly distracted, and her work efficiency was extremely poor.

    At noon, Shen Yun and Lin Wan ordered takeout. When they were sitting in the pantry waiting for takeout, Shen Yun suddenly stunned and stared at her phone.

    ¡°Wanwan, things seem to be¡­ serious,¡± Shen Yun said.

    ¡°What?¡± Lin Wan asked.

    ¡°Li Muyang rified that you have nothing to do with Yu Tao, but he said that you¡¯re the woman he loves and even posted intimate photos of the two of you. Look¡­¡± As Shen Yun spoke, she handed her phone to Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan hurriedly took Shen Yun¡¯s phone and looked at it. Instantly, she almost fell off the chair.

    It was a photo of the gathering party on Friday night.

    Lin Wan was broke down. She did not have a chance to exin Yu Tao¡¯s matter to Xiao Yichen, yet another photo of her and Li Muyang appeared.

    At the thought that rather than being tortured to death by Xiao Yichen, she might as well¡­ end her own life!

    Lin Wan had no appetite for lunch. She stopped eating after a few mouthfuls.

    Lin Wan was also absent-minded during work in the afternoon. Fortunately, Luo Ziyan arrived at Dream Philpany around three in the afternoon.

    Lin Wan went to the manager¡¯s office and saw Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°There are many Yu Tao¡¯s fans downstairs and people who hate you,¡± Luo Ziyan said. The crowd he saw when he came up just now was undoubtedly here to look for Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan was very calm because she did not know what to do and did not say anything.

    Luo Ziyan could understand Lin Wan¡¯s current mood. He did not ask her anything and continued, ¡°I went to Sheng Yi Media this morning and talked to Yu Tao¡¯s manager. They will make a statement as soon as possible, but Li Muyang¡­¡±

    ¡°Ziyan.¡± Lin Wan suddenly called out softly. ¡°That¡¯s not what 1 care about.¡±

    When Luo Ziyan heard Lin Wan¡¯s words, he knew what she meant.

    If that wasn¡¯t the case, then there was only¡­ Yichen.

    ¡°I can¡¯t get through to Yichen and my brother. 1 don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on over there,¡± Luo Ziyan said helplessly.

    Lin Wan was stunned. There was no emotion on her face.

    Only after some things happened did she realize how much she cared about Xiao Yichen and his thoughts.

    Luo Ziyan sighed andforted Lin Wan. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. If Yu Tao rifies and makes a statement, this matter will be solved soon.¡±

    After a pause, Luo Ziyan continued, ¡°For the next few days, I¡¯ll fetch you to work. I¡¯ll send someone to stand guard at Blue Bay Vi to ensure your safety. 1¡¯11 pick you up for work in the morning and send you back after work.¡±

    Even if there was so much news, at least Lin Wan was safe at this critical moment. He had to ensure Lin Wan¡¯s safety even more in the future. Otherwise, when his brother and Yichen returned, he could not exin if he did not help her.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Lin Wan replied nkly.

    After work, Luo Ziyan and Lin Wan walked out of the office building together. The people waiting for Lin Wan could still see them even though they covered themselves up and blended in with the crowd.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t that the person who had a scandal with Yu Tao?¡±

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s her. I low dare she seduce my idol? Does she not want to survive anymore?¡±

    ¡°Sisters, let¡¯s go and block her.¡±

    As they spoke, a few of them walked towards Lin Wan.

    Luo Ziyan sensed that someone was approaching them. He immediately stretched out his long arm and grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s arm.

    ¡°Hurry up¡­¡± Luo Ziyan whispered into Lin Wan¡¯s ear. Then, the two of them quickened their pace.

    ¡°B*tch, don¡¯t go..¡±

 Chapter 149 - 149: Return to the Xiao Residence

    Chapter 149: Return to the Xiao Residence

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    ¡°Shameless b*tch. You seduced my idol. How dare you!¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ve never seen such a despicable person like you. You seduce both of them. They¡¯re our idols.¡±

    Lin Wan listened to the unbearable words and knew those people were talking about her. She lowered her head and did not dare to look. She only followed Luo Ziyan¡¯s footsteps towards the parking lot.

    However, not long after, Lin Wan felt something smash into her head.

    Luo Ziyan looked at the few angry young women around him with sinister expressions. They threw the eggs and snacks they had prepared in advance at Lin Wan.

    Luo Ziyan was enraged as he red at them and roared, ¡°Get lost!¡±

    When the women saw that Luo Ziyan was angry, they were instantly shocked.

    Why did this man look so familiar? Why was he protecting this b*tch?

    Taking advantage of the time when they were stunned, Luo Ziyan held Lin Wan and left even faster.

    They returned to their senses when Luo Ziyan and Lin Wan got into the car, started the engine and drove away.

    ¡°I got it. That person is Young Master Luo, the young master of the Luo Group.¡± ¡°Could that slut be rted to Young Master Luo?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m sure she did. Sh*t, let her get away today. We¡¯ll continue the blockade tomorrow.¡±

    Lin Wan sat in the car in a blurry state and was in no mood to care about him. She just looked ahead quietly, thinking about Xiao Yichen.

    When they returned to Blue Bay Vi, Lin Wan and Luo Ziyan walked into the living room. Auntie Li had alsoe out of the kitchen.

    ¡°Madam, you¡¯re back¡­¡± Auntie Li walked forward and greeted her politely. However, when she saw Madam¡¯s disheveled appearance, she stopped what she wanted to say.

    ¡°You¡­¡± Auntie Li said in surprise.

    Lin Wan did not answer Auntie Li and walked upstairs in a daze.

    Looking at Madam¡¯s back view, Auntie Li retracted her gaze and looked at Young Master Luo. She greeted, ¡°Young Master Luo, you¡¯re here.¡±

    ¡°Yeah,e over. I have something to tell you.¡± Luo Ziyan said and walked to the living room to sit down.

    Luo Ziyan told Auntie Li to stay in the vi for the next few days and always pay attention to Lin Wan¡¯s situation. If anything happened, she would call him immediately.

    Auntie Li could also tell that Madam¡¯s emotions were not right. Something must have happened. She was willing to listen to Young Master Luo¡¯s arrangements.

    Sir was not at home at this time. It would be best if she could be by Madam¡¯s side.

    Luo Ziyan gave Auntie Li a few more instructions before leaving Blue Bay Vi.

    In the master bedroom, Lin Wan came out of the shower and sat on the sofa in her pajamas. She nestled in the corner of the sofa and did not say a word.

    For the entire day, she had called Xiao Yichen countless times and sent him countless text messages, but he never replied.

    How she wished he would call her and listen to her exnation.

    Suddenly, a melodious ringtone sounded. Lin Wan immediately shifted her gaze and looked at the phone beside her. She had already reached out to take her phone.

    Lin Wan took her phone and looked at the number on the screen. Her expectant mood instantly plummeted.

    It was not a call from Yichen but from¡­ the Xiao residence.

    Lin Wan thought about it and picked up the call. ¡°Hello¡­¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± The old man¡¯s voice came from the phone.

    ¡°Dad,¡± Lin Wan called out, knowing it was her father-inw.

    Xiao Shengdong¡¯s voice was displeased as he said, ¡°We saw the news. Come back to the mansion tomorrow..¡±

 Chapter 150 - 150: Do You Still Love Lin Qingqing?

    Chapter 150: Do You Still Love Lin Qingqing?

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    Lin Wan was not surprised that her father and mother-inw knew about it.

    She replied gloomily, ¡°Okay, Dad.¡±

    After that, he had already ended the call before Lin Wan could say anything.

    Lin Wan held her phone in her hand for a while before gradually returning to her senses and dialing Luo Ziyan¡¯s number.

    ¡°Hello, Lin Wan.¡± Luo Ziyan answered the call almost immediately.

    ¡°Ziyan, help me apply for a few days of work leave. 1 have to go back to the Xiao residence tomorrow.¡± Lin Wan said lightly.

    ¡°Hmm¡­ Alright.¡± Luo Ziyan replied. He had already guessed it. Then, he said, ¡°I¡¯ll apany you to the mansion tomorrow, okay?¡±

    He knew what Lin Wan would do when she returned to the mansion tomorrow. It was nothing more than exining what had happened on the news. He was just worried about her emotions. After all, if anything happened to her, Yichen would me him when he returned.

    ¡°No need, I¡­¡± Lin Wan started to say that she could go alone, but Luo Ziyan interrupted her before she could finish.

    ¡°I¡¯ll drive you to the mansion but won¡¯t go in. I¡¯ll wait for you at the entrance,¡± Luo Ziyan said. He didn¡¯t want to participate in their family matters. He just wanted to ensure Lin Wan¡¯s safety.

    Lin Wan thought about it and agreed in the end. ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    That night, Lin Wan did not receive any calls from Xiao Yichen, and there was still no news from him.

    The next day, Luo Ziyan drove Lin Wan to the mansion.

    When Lin Wan walked into the mansion, she saw not only her father-inw and mother-inw sitting in the living room but also Xiao Yaling, Li Xiang, and¡­ Li Muyang.

    ¡°Wanwan, you¡¯re here.¡± When Li Muyang saw Lin Wan, he immediately stood up and walked forward to wee her warmly.

    ¡°Muyang¡­¡± Xiao Yaling called out angrily when she saw her son being so attentive.

    However, Li Muyang didn¡¯t stop even though his mother was angry.

    Lin Wan did not care about Li Muyang at all. She approached her parents-inw and politely greeted them, ¡°Dad, Mom.¡±

    ¡°Lin Wan, what did you do when Yichen was abroad for work?¡± Xiao Shengdong asked angrily.

    Lin Wan took a deep breath and was about to exin, but she heard Li Muyang¡¯s voice before she could say anything.

    ¡°Grandpa, Wanwan didn¡¯t do anything. The news between her and Yu Tao is fake. It was because the paparazzi was creating hype,¡± Li Muyang hurriedly exined to his grandfather. Then, he added, ¡°Wanwan and I are truly in love. We were lovers in school in the past. We have a true love rtionship.¡±

    ¡°Muyang, shut up.¡± Xiao Shengdong no longer cared about his grandson. He looked at his grandson angrily and pointed at Lin Wan. ¡°Although Yichen and Lin Wan are secretly married, Lin Wan is your aunt.¡±

    Everyone in the Xiao family knew that Yichen and Lin Wan were legally recognized as a married couple.

    ¡°No, that¡¯s not it.¡± Li Muyang immediately shook his head in denial. Suddenly, he reached out and grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s cold hand. He said to his grandfather, ¡°Grandpa, Wanwan and 1 have known each other for a long time. We fell in love a long time ago. It was Uncle who snatched her away and separated me from¡­¡± ¡°Muyang.¡± Ning Yan couldn¡¯t take it anymore and shouted at her grandson, not letting him continue.

    Even if her son was not present, she would not allow anyone to frame her son.

    Seeing his grandma¡¯s anger, Li Muyang dared not say anything else.

    Ning Yan tried her best to adjust her emotions and told her grandson, ¡°Muyang, you keep saying you love Lin Wan.. Then what was going on between you and Lin Qingqing previously? Could it be that you love Lin Wan and Lin Qingqing simultaneously?¡±

 Chapter 151 - 151: Nothing Can Happen to Her Now

    Chapter 151: Nothing Can Happen to Her Now

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    ¡°I¡­¡± Li Muyang couldn¡¯t exin anymore.

    Everyone in the living room suddenly fell silent.

    At this moment, Lin Wan was in a daze. She tried to return to her senses and struggled to break free from Li Muyang¡¯s hand.

    Lin Wan looked up at the two elders in front of her. Ignoring Xiao Yaling and Li Xiang, she said to them, ¡°Dad, Mom, I swear I didn¡¯t do anything to let Yichen down.¡±

    ¡°If you dare to do anything to let Yichen down, you¡¯ll divorce him without getting anything,¡± Ning Yan said angrily.

    Although she was angry with her grandson just now, it did not mean she was protecting her daughter-inw.

    Yesterday, they looked at those photos and unbearable news and could almost memorize them.

    Ning Yan couldn¡¯t help but look at Lin Wan and say helplessly, ¡°Lin Wan, I¡¯ve always had a good impression of you, but I didn¡¯t expect¡­ you to be such a fickle person.¡±

    ¡°Yichen is good to you.¡± Ning Yan said.

    His son was so outstanding. Obviously, he doted on Lin Wan, but this ungrateful woman¡­

    Lin Wan lowered her head and did not say anything. She knew they would not believe her no matter what she said.

    As for her, she only wanted Yichen to believe her. However, she could not contact him¡­

    There was nothing wrong with Yichen. Yichen was very good, and she¡­ loved him very much.

    Seeing the two elders¡¯ angry expressions, Xiao Yaling gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Dad, Auntie, I¡¯ll teach this b*tch a lesson on your behalf today.¡±

    After Xiao Yaling finished speaking, she suddenly stood up and took two to three steps forward. She walked in front of Lin Wan and was about to p her.

    Lin Wan had always been in a bad mood and was in a daze. Xiao Yaling was pulling her, and she hadpletely forgotten to resist. She did not have the strength to resist.

    She had not slept the entire night or eaten for a long time. She¡­ seemed to be a walking corpse.

    ¡°Mom, what are you doing? Don¡¯t do anything to Wanwan.¡± When Li Muyang saw his mother hitting Lin Wan, he wanted to go forward and stop her. His father, who was hurriedly approaching, pulled him aside before he could hold his mother¡¯s arm.

    ¡°Muyang, stay here.¡± Li Xiang reprimanded his son and held his hand tightly. Xiao Yaling was even more arrogant now. She hit Lin Wan and scolded her at the same time. Everyone in the living room heard those unbearable words. Even the nannies at the kitchen door had pity when they saw Young Madam being beaten up.

    ¡°Huh, Young Master,e back quickly.¡±

    ¡°Young man¡¯s face is scratched. It¡¯s bleeding.¡±

    ¡°How cruel. Young Master, hurry back and save Young Madam!¡±

    The nannies leaned over the kitchen door and prayed secretly.

    After a long time, Xiao Yaling finally got tired and slowed down.

    Lin Wan was already squatting on the ground. Her messy hair covered her entire face, and her clothes were extremely wrinkled.

    ¡°B*tch, how dare you cheat on my brother? I won¡¯t let you off,¡± Xiao Yaling said harshly. She had a fierce expression, but she was very happy.

    This time, she had taught this b*tch a lesson. It was too satisfying. The feeling of hitting her just now was even happier than shopping for clothes. If it weren¡¯t for herck of strength, she would beat her to death.

    ¡°Stop, Yaling.¡± Ning Yan couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and stopped her.

    Although her daughter-inw was in the wrong, she was still a member of the Xiao family. Yichen had not returned yet, so nothing could happen to her yet. After Yichen returned, he decided to get a divorce certificate with her. Then, she would not care about her life or death at all..

 Chapter 152 - 152: Thank You

    Chapter 152: Thank You

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    Xiao Yaling retracted her hand and sat back down angrily.

    ¡°Wanwan¡­¡± Li Muyang called out affectionately. He wanted to break free from his father¡¯s grip and go to Lin Wan¡¯s side, but no matter how hard he struggled, he couldn¡¯t break free.

    ¡°Muyang, if you dare to protect this b*tch today, 1 won¡¯t acknowledge you as my son.¡± Xiao Yaling was in a particrly good mood today. At this moment, she also showed her might and said seriously to her son.

    ¡°Mom, you¡­¡± Li Muyang looked at his mother. He had never seen his mother so angry, let alone say such harsh words. But today¡­

    ¡°Alright,¡± Xiao Shengdong said. Seeing that his grandson had calmed down, he told Lin Wan, ¡°Stay in Blue Bay Vi for the next few days. You don¡¯t have to go to work. Don¡¯t go anywhere and wait for Yichen toe back.¡±

    Lin Wan did not answer the old man because she was already exhausted. Her throat hurt so much that she could not say a word.

    Xiao Shengdong did not hear Lin Wan¡¯s reply for a long time. He did not intend to listen anymore and said, ¡°You can go back now.¡±

    When Lin Wan heard the old man¡¯s words, she took a few deep breaths. Her hands moved slowly as she tidied her clothes and her messy hair.

    Only then did Xiao Shengdong and Ning Yan see the blood on Lin Wan¡¯s face.

    ¡°You¡­¡± Ning Yan suddenly felt nervous. Lin Wan was injured.

    However, Ning Yan didn¡¯t voice out her concern.

    Lin Wan ced her hands on the ground and tried to stand up a few times but could not exert strength.

    Li Muyang was so anxious that he wanted to go over and help Lin Wan up, but his father was holding him back, and he couldn¡¯t go over.

    A nanny at the kitchen door finally could not stand it anymore. She risked angering her master and hurriedly ran over to help her stand up.

    ¡°Young Madam, let me help you up,¡± the nanny said.

    Lin Wan wanted to smile back at the nanny but could not bring herself to do so. After trying for a long time, she finally said one word, ¡°Thank you¡­¡±

    She couldn¡¯t even say two words.

    The nanny finally couldn¡¯t help but sob when she saw Young Madam¡¯s situation.

    The nanny supported Lin Wan and walked towards the entrance of the mansion.

    Ning Yan looked at Lin Wan¡¯s shaky back and felt a little worried. She asked the old man beside her, ¡°Aren¡¯t we going a little overboard today?¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t it enough that she embarrassed the Xiao family?¡± Xiao Shengdong was still angry, so he followed up with a question.

    ¡°That¡¯s right. She asked for it,¡± Xiao Yaling said arrogantly.

    The nanny helped Lin Wan leave the vi and walked towards the gate.

    Only then did Lin Wan feel a little more energetic. She said with difficulty and asked the nanny beside her, ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡±

    ¡°Young Madam, my name is Xiaoyan,¡± the nanny, Xiaoyan, hurriedly replied.

    Lin Wan nodded. Then, she said with difficulty, ¡°Thank¡­ thank you¡­¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s no need, Young Madam.¡± Xiao Yan quickly shook her head and looked at Young Madam¡¯s face with pity. She said, ¡°Young Madam, hurry up and go to the hospital to take a look at your injuries. Don¡¯t leave any scars. You have such a beautiful face. If you leave it¡­¡±

    Xiao Yan could not say anything else. The tears that she had held back just now fell again.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied. She forced a smile as an answer to Xiaoyan¡¯s concern.

    When they reached the gate, Lin Wan stopped and said to Xiao Yan, ¡°You, you can go back¡­¡±

 Chapter 153 - 153: Lin Wan, Youâ€™re Awake

    Chapter 153: Lin Wan, You¡¯re Awake

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    Xiao Yan nodded and let go of Young Madam.

    In the car, Luo Ziyan saw Lin Wan and a nanny standing at the door. He was about to drive the car and approached Lin Wan. When he started the engine, he saw Lin Wan suddenly fall to the ground.

    ¡°Young Madam, Young Madam,¡± Xiao Yan hurriedly called out and took two more steps forward.

    Just now, she saw Young Madam take two steps away, and she could walk alone. Just as she turned around to go back, Young Madam fainted.

    Luo Ziyan immediately turned off the car and ran towards Lin Wan.

    When he squatted down to support Lin Wan, Luo Ziyan could see the injuries on Lin Wan¡¯s face, neck, and arms.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Luo Ziyan was instantly enraged.

    ¡°Y-Young Master Luo.¡± Xiao Yan knew him. When she heard his words, she could only tell the truth and briefly describe what had happened.

    Luo Ziyan was even angrier now, but he still knew he could not join the Xiao Family¡¯s matters.

    ¡°They¡¯ve gone too far when Yichen is abroad.¡± Luo Ziyan gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Xiao Yaling, just wait!¡±

    After saying that, Luo Ziyan immediately carried Lin Wan and walked towards the car.

    Xiao Yan was tactful and hurriedly ran to open the car door.

    Xiao Yan returned to the mansion after watching Young Master Luo drive away.

    Luo Ziyan drove Lin Wan straight to the hospital. Along the way, his face was dark.

    At the Mingyuan Private Hospital, Luo Ziyan first arranged for Lin Wan to undergo a full body checkup. Then, he called the doctor from the Beauty Department to treat her wounds.

    While waiting at the entrance of the operating theater, Luo Ziyan kept calling Xiao Yichen¡¯s and his brother¡¯s numbers.

    Finally, his eldest brother picked up the phone.

    ¡°Ziyan.¡± Luo Zishen¡¯s voice came from the phone.

    ¡°Brother, where¡¯s Yichen?¡± Luo Ziyan asked hurriedly. At that moment, he was very excited.

    ¡°He¡¯s in his room,¡± Luo Zishen answered.

    ¡°Brother, go look for Yichen. Tell him that I¡¯m looking for him for something and let him answer the phone,¡± Luo Ziyan said quickly.

    ¡°Ziyan.¡± Luo Zishen¡¯s tone had always been calm. ¡°If you¡¯re looking for Yichen because of Lin Wan, don¡¯t look for him. We¡¯ll go back in a few days.¡±

    ¡°No, I¡­¡± Luo Ziyan was very anxious. After hearing what his brother said, he was instantly incoherent.

    Luo Zishen interrupted his brother. ¡°Yichen was in a bad mood after reading the news yesterday. He locked himself in his room and didn¡¯t see me except for some work. So¡­ some things can be discussed when we get back.¡±

    ¡°Brother, no¡­¡± Before Luo Ziyan could finish his sentence, the call was hung up.

    Instantly, Luo Ziyan was so angry that he wanted to smash his phone, and he started cursing.

    Xiao Yichen, why are you still dealing with work? Your wife is about to be beaten to death. Are you still going to care?

    Under Luo Ziyan¡¯s repeated instructions, Lin Wan¡¯s injuries were treated well. The doctor promised that there would not be any scars.

    However, Lin Wan¡¯s body was too weak, and she was unconscious for now. As for when she would wake up, it was unclear.

    A dayter, Lin Wan gradually woke up. She looked at the ceiling for a long time. She then looked around.

    The huge ward was quiet, and a person was beside his bed. It was¡­ Ziyan.

    ¡°Zi¡­ Ziyan,¡± Lin Wan called out with difficulty.

    When Luo Ziyan heard the soft sound, he immediately woke up.

    ¡°Lin Wan, you¡¯re awake,¡± Luo Ziyan said excitedly..

 Chapter 154 - 154: She Will Fall Sick

    Chapter 154: She Will Fall Sick

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    ¡°Yes, I-I want to¡­ drink some water,¡± Lin Wan said.

    ¡°Alright, stay here. I¡¯ll go get some water.¡± Luo Ziyan said.

    Luo Ziyan went to pour a ss of water and helped Lin Wan sit up. After feeding her the water, he said, ¡°I¡¯ve contacted my brother, but Yichen¡­¡±

    After a pause, Luo Ziyan continued, ¡°After he saw the news, he was very angry.¡±

    Lin Wan was in no mood when she heard Luo Ziyan¡¯s words.

    His family treated her so badly after the news was exposed. So what if she exined it to him?

    His temper was even worse than his family¡¯s. She didn¡¯t even dare to think about what methods he would use to punish her.

    Seeing that there was no expression on Lin Wan¡¯s face, Luo Ziyan was worried that Lin Wan would overthink. He added, ¡°Lin Wan, don¡¯t worry. Of course, he was angry after seeing the news. Exin to him when hees back. 1 can testify for you. He definitely won¡¯t me you.¡±

    ¡°Ziyan,¡± Lin Wan called out weakly.

    ¡°Yes, what¡¯s going on?¡± Luo Ziyan asked hurriedly. He worried that Lin Wan was ufortable.

    ¡°1 want to rest alone for a while. Is that okay?¡± Lin Wan asked.

    Luo Ziyan did not answer immediately. After waiting a while, he said, ¡°Alright, 1¡¯11 leave first. If you need anything, press the bell and call the nurse.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    After Luo Ziyan left, Lin Wany on the bed and closed her eyes gently, wanting to sleep again.

    Perhaps when she fell asleep, those troublesome matters would temporarily go away.

    She wanted to be in a quiet area. If lonely, she only needed two people. One was her mother, and the other was¡­ Yichen.

    Another day passed, and Lin Wan slowly recovered. The injuries on her body were not as obvious anymore. After the doctor applied the medicine, the scars were not obvious.

    ¡°Ziyan, 1 want to go hometer,¡± Lin Wan said to Luo Ziyan, sitting on the sofa in the ward.

    ¡°Are you sure?¡± Luo Ziyan asked Lin Wan.

    ¡°Yes, I won¡¯t be going to work for the next few days. Help me apply for a few more days of leave. 1¡¯11 stay at home and rest well,¡± Lin Wan said. She was calm, and her tone was very soft.

    ¡°Alright, 1¡¯11 make some arrangements and send you hometer,¡± Luo Ziyan promised Lin Wan.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    Two dayster, Lin Wan woke up naturally in the morning. After going downstairs for breakfast, she went to the courtyard and sat there all day. She did not even have lunch.

    Auntie Li looked at Madam¡¯s figure at the vi¡¯s door. She felt distressed for her.

    She had already called for Madam several times toe in for lunch, but Madam refused. She would be too weak if this continued.

    Lin Wan only got up when the night wasing. She turned around and walked towards the vi with difficulty.

    When she walked into the living room, Lin Wan saw Auntie Li walking over.

    ¡°Madam, dinner is ready. Have some!¡± Auntie Li said respectfully.

    ¡°No, I¡¯m going to rest,¡± Lin Wan replied weakly.

    Auntie Li thought about it and finally dared to offend her. ¡°Madam, you haven¡¯t eaten lunch. You should eat more now, right?¡±

    She was very worried about Madam¡¯s health. Her mood and condition had been especially bad these few days. If continued, she would fall sick before Sir returned.

    Lin Wan shook her head and walked upstairs without saying anything.

    Auntie Li stood rooted to the ground and looked helplessly at Madam¡¯s back view. She couldn¡¯t think of any other way to let Madam eat some.

    Lin Wan returned to the bedroom, took a shower in the bathroom, andy on the bed to rest.

    At this moment, a car was driving towards the city at a very fast speed. The driver was Luo Zishen¡¯s assistant..

 Chapter 155 - 155: Am I Dreaming?

    Chapter 155: Am I Dreaming?

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    Luo Zishen, sitting in the back of the car, nced at Xiao Yichen beside him and said carefully, ¡°Sometimes, the news isn¡¯t true, especially when ites to entertainment. You should know this.¡±

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s face was cold as he looked out of the window. He had no intention of answering Luo Zishen.

    Luo Zishen waited for a long time. Seeing that Xiao Yichen did not reply to him, he did not continue.

    Luo Zishen understood his temper. He did not like to be persuaded.

    The car stopped at the entrance of Blue Bay vi. Xiao Yichen opened the car door and got out without even saying goodbye to Luo Zishen.

    Luo Zishen looked at Xiao Yichen¡¯s back and knew he was still angry. He only hoped that he¡­ wouldn¡¯t me Lin Wan. Perhaps it wasn¡¯t her fault.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Luo Zishen instructed his assistant.

    Only then did the car slowly leave Blue Bay Vi.

    Xiao Yichen entered the password and walked into the courtyard of the vi. However, he only took a few steps when he sensed people were around.

    ¡°Who is it?¡± Xiao Yichen stopped in his tracks.

    A man in ck saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s face clearly under the light in the courtyard. He hurriedly walked forward and bowed respectfully. ¡°Hello, Mr. Xiao. Young Master Luo asked us to stay here to protect your wife. There are a few of us around.¡±

    Xiao Yichen knew why these people were here. When he walked into the vi again, he said, ¡°You guys can leave now.¡±

    Ziyan was considerate. However, since he was back, he could protect his family.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    Xiao Yichen walked into the vi and went straight to the second floor with his briefcase.

    Auntie Li heard themotion outside and thought Madam hade downstairs looking for food. She hurriedly left the room and saw a figure in the stairwell.

    ¡°Sir,¡± Auntie Li called out softly. She was instantly happy.

    Sir is back!

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t hear Auntie Li¡¯s voice at all. He went to the bedroom door and pushed it open.

    The light in the bedroom was on. Xiao Yichen threw his briefcase on the table and strode towards the bed, his gaze fixed on Lin Wan on the bed.

    He was happy when he saw her, but¡­

    Xiao Yichen walked to the bed and looked at Lin Wan, who was sleeping soundly. He could not control his emotions and had no time to care about anything else. He pounced on her.

    Lin Wan felt something heavy pressing down on her. She immediately opened her eyes and saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s gloomy face.

    ¡°Y-Yichen?¡± Lin Wan widened her eyes in disbelief.

    Am I dreaming?

    Xiao Yichen red at her and did not say a word.

    Lin Wan reached out emotionally. When she touched Xiao Yichen¡¯s cheek to ensure she was not dreaming, Lin Wan finally smiled and said softly, ¡°All Chen, you¡­¡±

    Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Yichen immediately leaned over and kissed her. He began to ravage her crazily.

    In the past few days, he had missed her so much that he had gone crazy. He missed her body and wanted her more.

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Lin Wan felt ufortable by Xiao Yichen¡¯s sudden kiss. She tried her best to resist and push him away, but she had no strength.

    At first, Xiao Yichen only kissed her. Gradually, his hands wandered restlessly on her body.

    Lin Wan felt his movement.. She didn¡¯t know if his emotions were because he missed her these few days or¡­

 Chapter 156 - 156: You Went to the Mansion?

    Chapter 156: You Went to the Mansion?

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    Lin Wan did not stop resisting. She hoped he would stop first because she wanted to exin. After that, even if he wanted to have sex with her tonight, she would agree. These few days¡­ she missed him too.

    This kisssted long before Xiao Yichen let go of Lin Wan. Looking at her petite and cute face, his impulse and other emotions surged again.

    Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen and saw that his expression was very serious. She didn¡¯t know what he was thinking and didn¡¯t dare to say anything, afraid that she would say something wrong and this man would do something bad to her.

    ¡°Your life is quitefortable when I¡¯m not around,¡± Xiao Yichen said. His tone was filled with anger and displeasure and revealed a dangerous signal.

    Lin Wan did not quite understand. She only replied based on what was in her mind, ¡°No, my life¡­ is as usual.¡±

    Her life was quite peaceful, no different from before.

    ¡°As usual?¡± Xiao Yichen repeated. ¡°How can you eat with a celebrity from Sheng Yi Media?¡±

    Did this woman know her own identity?

    She was Mrs. Xiao, his wife. But what was she doing now?

    Also, she was entangled with her nephew. What exactly did she want to do?

    ¡°I, I didn¡¯t¡­ No, it¡¯s not what you think.¡± Lin Wan vaguely understood Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger and wanted to exin, but Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t give her a chance.

    Xiao Yichen kissed her again, stopping her from exining. At the same time, he began to vent his dissatisfaction and anger.

    How could she do something that made her angry when he wasn¡¯t around?

    Lin Wan endured it. She wanted to resist and fight for a chance to exin. When she saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger, Lin Wan knew that even if she exined, he might not listen or believe her.

    She had been with him for a long time. She knew his personality and way of doing things.

    Under such circumstances, there was no way he would let her off.

    Moreover, he should have wanted to punish her long ago.

    In the end, she fell asleep before Lin Wan could beg for mercy.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger did not dissipate, but he was distressed and let Lin Wan go.

    Holding her in his arms, Xiao Yichen muttered, ¡°You know I greatly care about you. Why¡­ do you still do this?¡±

    The next day, Xiao Yichen woke up and opened his eyes. He looked at Lin Wan in his arms. She was still sleeping soundly.

    Suddenly, Xiao Yichen noticed the scar on her face. After a closer look, he realized it was not only on her face but also on her neck.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s face immediately darkened. He realized something had happened and immediately grabbed her arm to look. Sure enough, there were scars on her arm.

    Who¡­ did she get hit by?

    ¡°Lin Wan.¡± Xiao Yichen called out since he couldn¡¯t wait for her to wake.

    Lin Wan heard a cold voice, and her mind became clearer. She gradually opened her eyes.

    ¡°What happened?¡± Xiao Yichen asked when he saw that she was awake.

    Lin Wan had yet to react and did not know what Xiao Yichen was asking.

    ¡°Who did it?¡± Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t have any patience left. His words were filled with anger.

    Only then did Lin Wan realize that although the scar on her body was not obvious, Xiao Yichen was looking at her from such a close distance. How could she not see it?

    ¡°Elder Sister,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s frown deepened. ¡°You went to the mansion?¡±

    ¡°Yes, Dad called me that day and asked me to go back. I¡­¡± Xiao Yichen interrupted Lin Wan before she could finish her sentence..

 Chapter 157 - 157: Acquisition

    Chapter 157: Acquisition

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    ¡°Are you an idiot? You¡¯re going back just because he told you to?¡± Xiao Yichen said angrily. Not only was he angry at her but also at Xiao Yaling and¡­ the people in the mansion.

    They dared to hit his wife when he wasn¡¯t around. How dare they!

    After being scolded by Xiao Yichen, Lin Wan bit her lip and said, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m a fool. I¡¯m the biggest fool in the world.¡±

    After saying that, Lin Wan broke free from Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms and got off the bed. She endured the pain under her and walked towards the bathroom.

    However, tears were already streaming down her face before she reached the bathroom.

    Since she could not contact him, she could not reject his father¡¯s request.

    Xiao Yaling hit her in front of the two elders and imed to be teaching her a lesson on their behalf. How should she retaliate? If she retaliated, would she make more mistakes if they felt she had done something wrong but resisted the two elders?

    However, what did she do wrong? She did not know either.

    Lin Wan walked into the bathroom and closed the door. She stood under the shower and turned on the showerhead. Water poured down from the top of her head.

    At this moment, Lin Wan finally burst into tears.

    The hot water mixed with her tears, and her cries mixed with the sound of water. The sadness gradually spread in her heart.

    She had married Xiao Yichen and thought it was the beginning of a happy life. She had fallen in love with Xiao Yichen and thought she had fallen in love with the right person this time, but¡­

    It seemed that her fate was normal. She was destined to be¡­ a sad person.

    Lin Wan took a shower and walked out of the bathroom. Xiac Yichen was no longer in the bedroom. Lin Wan smiled bitterly and walked towards the cloakroom.

    At this moment, Xiao Yichen was sitting in the living room downstairs. Auntie Li stood in front of Xiao Yichen and reported the situation of Mrs. Xiao these days.

    ¡°She didn¡¯t eat yesterday?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Auntie Li with a dark expression.

    ¡°Yes, she only had a bowl of porridge in the morning. She didn¡¯t eat anything else. During the afternoon and evening, Madam didn¡¯t even¡­ go to the dining room,¡± Auntie Li replied shakily.

    Xiao Yichen was even more furious. He wanted to me Auntie Li, but it was not her fault.

    ¡°Go ahead,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Auntie Li bowed and went back to work.

    Xiao Yichen took out his phone and was about to call Luo Ziyan when he saw Lin Waning.

    Xiao Yichen put away his phone again, got up, and walked towards the stairs.

    Lin Wan had just gone downstairs when Xiao Yichen pulled her into his arms.

    ¡°Let go of me.¡± Lin Wan resisted.

    Xiao Yichen did not let go at first. Seeing that Lin Wan was stubbornly resisting, he did not insist but let go of her.

    Lin Wan left Xiao Yichen. Walking towards the dining room, she asked Auntie Li in the kitchen, ¡°Is breakfast ready?¡±

    ¡°Yes, Madam. I¡¯ll bring it out for you now,¡± Auntie Li hurriedly said.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Lin Wan responded and sat down in the dining room.

    Auntie Li prepared breakfast and ced it on the dining table. Lin Wan lowered her head and only cared about eating. She did not even look at Xiao Yichen sitting opposite her.

    After breakfast, Lin Wan did not say a word to Xiao Yichen. She stood up and left the dining room. Lin Wan took her bag and left the house.

    After Lin Wan left, Xiao Yichen had no appetite to eat anymore. He put down his chopsticks, stood up, and left the dining room.

    Xiao Yichen drove out of Blue Bay vi. As he drove towards the mansion, he dialed You Luan¡¯s number.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao.¡± You Luan knew that Boss had already arrived in Ancheng Cityst night. He was not surprised to receive a call from Boss.

    ¡°Prepare the information for the Li Corporation¡¯s acquisition. Starting tomorrow¡­ Make it bankrupt,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered..

 Chapter 158 - 158: Are We Wrong?

    Chapter 158: Are We Wrong?

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    You Luan was stunned on the other end of the line. Acquire the Li Corporation?

    The Li Corporation belonged to Xiao Yaling. This¡­

    ¡°Got it?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice became much colder.

    ¡°Got it,¡± You Luan replied immediately. ¡°I¡¯ll do it now.¡±

    After hanging up, Xiao Yichen threw his phone aside and held the steering wheel. The car sped up a lot.

    The butler instructed a few housekeepers to clean the yard at the Xiao residence. Seeing the young master driving into the yard, the butler greeted him.

    After Xiao Yichen stopped the car, he got out of the car, and walked straight to the mansion¡¯s entrance.

    ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re back.¡± The butler greeted him politely.

    Xiao Yichen did not even look at the butler. He did not stop walking at all.

    Xiao Shengdong and Ning Yan were sitting in the living room watching television. When she saw her son return, Ning Yan stood up happily and walked forward.

    ¡°Yichen, you¡¯re back. Have you been tired abroad these past few days?¡± Ning Yan walked to her son¡¯s side, wanting to chat with him.

    However, Xiao Yichen did not stop walking until he reached the sofa opposite his father. Then, he stopped and sat down on the sofa.

    Seeing her son ignore her, Ning Yan suddenly felt awkward.

    Xiao Shengdong nced at Ning Yan and then at his son. Seeing his son¡¯s gloomy face, he could guess why his son was there.

    ¡°Yichen,¡± Xiao Shengdong called out to his son, then asked, ¡°Today¡­¡±

    Before the old man could finish speaking, Xiao Yichen interrupted him.

    ¡°Dad, since when did you¡­ can curse my wife?¡± Xiao Yichen asked directly.

    He couldn¡¯t do anything to the two elders. They were his parents, but he wanted them to know that other than him, no one else¡­ had the right to interfere, much less¡­ hit his wife.

    When Xiao Shengdong heard his son¡¯s words, he tried to adjust his emotions before saying, ¡°You weren¡¯t around. 1 asked her toe here and only ask her about the situation.¡±

    ¡°Ask? What did you ask?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone was cold.

    Xiao Shengdong didn¡¯t know what to say. He didn¡¯t get anything out of her. It was his eldest daughter who hit Lin Wan.

    ¡°Dad, you¡¯ve always been the person I respect the most.¡± Xiao Yichen looked at his father and said seriously, ¡°But for this matter, I¡¯ll definitely¡­ make Xiao Yaling¡­ pay the price.¡±

    ¡°What do you want to do?¡± Xiao Shengdong suddenly changed his tone. He knew his son¡¯s style. He looked at his son and said, ¡°Lin Wan was in the wrong first. Your elder sister only taught her a lesson. How is she in the wrong?¡± ¡°Teach her a lesson?¡± Xiao Yichen repeated his father¡¯s words. Then, he said word by word, ¡°A weekter, with a few scars on Wan¡¯er¡¯s body, 1 want the Li family dead.¡±

    ¡°Yichen¡­¡± Ning Yan couldn¡¯t help but call out.

    Xiao Yichen then looked at his mother and said, ¡°Mom, no matter what Wan¡¯er did, I won¡¯t allow anyone to touch her.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen stood up and looked at the two elders. After all, they were his parents. Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone softened as he said, ¡°Dad, Mom, 1 love Wan¡¯er, and 1 hope you¡­ treat her like you did to me.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen walked towards the door.

    Watching her son leave the mansion, Ning Yan felt very uneasy.. She walked over to the old man¡¯s side and sat down, asking, ¡°Are we wrong?¡±

 Chapter 159 - 159: The Life and Death of Luo Group, Future of Eastern Empire

    Chapter 159: The Life and Death of Luo Group, Future of Eastern Empire

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    ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Xiao Shengdong sighed.

    Everyone was too angry back then, and he did not stop his eldest daughter¡¯s actions.

    Xiao Yichen left the mansion and called Lin Wan as he drove.

    Lin Wan¡¯s phone rang long before she picked it up. However, she did not say anything.

    ¡°Where are you?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Lin Wan.

    ¡°Company,¡± Lin Wan answered simply.

    ¡°Go downstairs 30 minutester. I¡¯ll wait for you there,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°Oh¡­¡±

    After hanging up, Xiao Yichen turned around at the intersection ahead and drove towards Dream Phil Company.

    Lin Wan applied for another day¡¯s leave from thepany and went downstairs 30 minutester. Just as she left the office building, she saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s car parked there.

    Lin Wan walked over and got into the car.

    Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan¡¯s side profile and leaned over to fasten her seatbelt.

    Lin Wan did not speak or move much. She looked ahead and did not ask where they were going even after Xiao Yichen¡¯s car started and drove away.

    Xiao Yichen drove to Mingyuan Private Hospital. After getting out of the car, he walked to the other side. Lin Wan had already gotten out of the car.

    Xiao Yichen reached out and pulled Lin Wan¡¯s hand. They walked towards the hospital and took the exclusive elevator to Luo Ziyan¡¯s office.

    Luo Ziyan was reading documents in his office when he heard the door open. He looked up, wanting to see who was so rude as not to knock on the door. When he saw Xiao Yichen and Lin Wanwan, Luo Ziyan was instantly surprised.

    ¡°You two¡­¡± Luo Ziyan stood up and asked, not knowing why they hade.

    He wasn¡¯t in a hurry to exin it to Xiao Yichen. Lin Wan must have already exined it to him. Look, the two of them were holding hands. It seemed like¡­ they were fine!

    ¡°Find the best doctor here to remove¡­ her scars,¡± Xiao Yichen instructed. Then, he told Luo Ziyan, ¡°If you can¡¯t, I¡¯ll tear down your hospital.¡±

    Luo Ziyan instantly exploded. ¡°Why? 1 wasn¡¯t the one who injured Lin Wan. Why did you tear down my hospital?¡±

    Xiao Yichen did not answer and red at Luo Ziyan.

    Luo Ziyan pouted and could only obediently do as he was told.

    In Ancheng City, Xiao Yichen was the most powerful. He could do whatever he wanted to.

    After Luo Ziyan left, Xiao Yichen turned around and looked at Lin Wan. His tone was gentler as he said, ¡°After Ziyan arranges it, we¡¯ll go for treatment, okay?¡±

    He didn¡¯t want any scars to appear on her body. He didn¡¯t allow scars on such a beautiful face and smooth skin.

    He would do as he said if there was nothing he could do in the end, and it left a scar. Tearing down the hospital and also making acquisitions of the Li Corporation.

    Lin Wan did not answer Xiao Yichen. She did not look at Xiao Yichen and only looked around.

    After Luo Ziyan¡¯s arrangement, Lin Wan went to the beauty department for treatment while Xiao Yichen waited in Luo Ziyan¡¯s office.

    ¡°Yichen, Lin Wan didn¡¯t do anything wrong when you weren¡¯t around.¡± Luo Ziyan thought for a moment and exined to Xiao Yichen on behalf of Lin Wan.

    Xiao Yichen sat on the sofa and looked ahead. He only spoke after a long time but did not answer Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°Ziyan, do you know? 1 can¡¯t be angry with her,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Luo Ziyan was a little confused and did not say anything. He waited for Xiao Yichen to continue.

    ¡°When 1 was overseas, I was very angry when 1 saw what happened to her.¡± Xiao Yichen told his brother seriously. ¡°This was the first time I wasn¡¯t confident and didn¡¯t dare to call her.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m worried that if it¡¯s true, my emotions will affect my work,¡± Xiao Yichen said. ¡°You know how troublesome things are in Europe. Every decision my brother and 1 make concerns the life and death of the Luo Group and the future of the Eastern Empire..¡±

 Chapter 160 - 160: Wanâ€™er, Iâ€™m Sorry!

    Chapter 160: Wan¡¯er, I¡¯m Sorry!

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    Luo Ziyan nodded, indicating that he understood.

    He knew his brother¡¯s character and actions very well. He cared a lot about Lin Wan, so his emotions¡­ would be easily affected by her.

    ¡°I also thought that when I came back¡­ I would be angry, torture her, and even do things 1 didn¡¯t expect.¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice was very soft, and his tone showed a hint of helplessness. ¡°But other than a moment of anger, I actually¡­ didn¡¯t get angry at all. Instead¡­ I only wanted to love her.¡±

    Luo Ziyan got up and walked to Xiao Yichen¡¯s side. He sat down beside him and patted his shoulder tofort him.

    ¡°Yichen, if anything happens between you and Lin Wan, just talk it out,¡± Luo Ziyan told Xiao Yichen. ¡°Also, as your brother, I want to say that you should follow your heart. Since you love her, then¡­ go and protect her.¡±

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Xiao Yichen nodded.

    After saying so much just now, he felt much better. Ziyan¡¯s words made him even more determined about what to do in the future.

    Luo Ziyan originally wanted to say that he had gone to Sheng Yi Media to look for Yu Tao and ask him to make a clear announcement, but now he felt there was no need to do so. Yichen was a smart person. He knew how to fight for what he wanted.

    After Lin Wan finished her treatment, she returned to Luo Ziyan¡¯s office. Xiao Yichen immediately stood up and went forward. He looked at her face and asked, ¡°Do you hurt?¡±

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t want to answer Xiao Yichen, but seeing Xiao Yichen¡¯s worried expression, she shook her head.

    At this moment, the doctor attending Lin Wan also came to Luo Ziyan¡¯s office.

    ¡°How is it?¡± Luo Ziyan asked the doctor.

    ¡°Young Master Luo, I used the most advanced medicine in the United States to treat Miss Lin, but it still needs two days to let the scarpletely disappear. The day after tomorrow, it should be fine,¡± the doctor replied. Previously, he did not give Miss Lin this medicine because he wanted her to recover naturally. However, Young Master Luo and CEO Xiao had asked him to do so, so he could only use medicine to speed up his recovery. Fortunately, the side effects of this medicine were very few.

    ¡°Mm, alright. Give me a receipt for all the expenses.¡± Luo Ziyan said.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± The doctor left after saying that.

    After the doctor left, Xiao Yichen pulled Lin Wan¡¯s hand and asked her, ¡°Do you want to rest here or go home?¡±

    ¡°Go home,¡± Lin Wan said coldly.

    Now, even in the face of Xiao Yichen¡¯s gentleness, she could no longer be kind to him. His actionsst night and his me this morning made her feel she could not get along well with him.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied. Then, he greeted Luo Ziyan before leaving with Lin Wan.

    After returning to Blue Bay vi, Lin Wan walked into the vi and went upstairs to rest.

    Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan¡¯s back and knew why she was so cold.

    Last night, he was indeed impulsive and did not take into ount her feelings, let alone her emotions and physical condition these few days.

    When he found out she had been beaten up this morning, he could not control his emotions and roared at her.

    Xiao Yichen thought, ¡°Wan¡¯er, I¡¯m sorry!¡±

    After suppressing his emotions, Xiao Yichen walked to the kitchen and asked Auntie Li, ¡°How long until lunch?¡±

    ¡°Sir, about ten minutes,¡± Auntie Li replied.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied and went upstairs.

    In the bedroom, Xiao Yichen saw Lin Wan sitting by the bed. Xiao Yichen walked straight over and sat down beside Lin Wan.

    Pulling her into his arms, Xiao Yichen turned to look at Lin Wan and called out affectionately, ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡±

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    Chapter 161:1 Don¡¯t Have Anything to Exin

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    Lin Wan lowered her head and did not answer Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen waited for a long time, but she did not respond. He knew he was wrong but did not want to apologize. He could only express his goodwill to her.

    Xiao Yichen leaned forward and wanted to kiss Lin Wan. However, before his lips could get close to Lin Wan, Lin Wan¡¯s head turned to the side.

    Xiao Yichen immediately stopped and looked at Lin Wan in a daze.

    Could it be that he wanted to be a stranger to her?

    Xiao Yichen gradually let go of Lin Wan and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go downstairs for dinner.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen got up and left the bedroom.

    Lin Wan sat in the bedroom for a while. She didn¡¯t want to go downstairs to eat but was worried that Xiao Yichen would be angry, so she went downstairs.

    The two of them had a quiet lunch. After lunch, Xiao Yichen carried Lin Wan up from the dining room, entered the bedroom, and ced her on the bed.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t know what Xiao Yichen wanted to do. She wanted to sit up, but she heard Xiao Yichen¡¯s words just as she moved.

    ¡°Lie down and don¡¯t move,¡± Xiao Yichen said. There was a hint of seriousness in his tone, but it was more of concern and love.

    Lin Wan did not move. Shey on the bed and let Xiao Yichen help her take off her slippers and cover her with the nket.

    Xiao Yichen then walked to the other side of the bed andy down, pulling her into his arms.

    ¡°Take a nap, okay?¡± Xiao Yichen leaned against Lin Wan¡¯s ear and said intimately.

    After tormenting herst night and waking her up this morning, she must be sleepy without enough sleep.

    Lin Wan did not say anything and closed her eyes gently.

    Initially, she just wanted to avoid Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze, but Lin Wan did not expect that she would fall asleep when she closed her eyes.

    When Lin Wan woke up and opened her eyes, she saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s handsome face.

    Looking at him sleeping soundly, Lin Wan suddenly thought he must be very tired, too. He had been on the ne for so long and did not sleep for longst night.

    Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen, then reached out and gently touched his cheek.

    Xiao Yichen vaguely felt an itch on his face but did not open his eyes. He guessed that Lin Wan must have woken up.

    After a while, Lin Wan retracted her hand and closed her eyes again. She moved closer to Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms.

    When Lin Wan woke up again, it was already 5.00 pm. Xiao Yichen had already woken up.

    ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± Xiao Yichen looked at her and asked.

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Lin Wan replied.

    ¡°Get up and wash up. We¡¯ll go downstairs for dinnerter,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Lin Wan nodded.

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan watched TV in the living room at night until 11.00 pm.

    Because they had slept in the afternoon, the two of them were not sleepy.

    ¡°Shall I take you for a walk in the courtyard?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Lin Wan.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    The two of them walked out of the vi. Xiao Yichen held Lin Wan¡¯s hand and strolled in the courtyard.

    ¡°Yichen.¡± Lin Wan suddenly called out to Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Huh? What¡¯s going on?¡± Xiao Yichen immediately replied. Could it be that Lin Wan took the initiative to talk to him?

    ¡°Yu Tao is my ssmate. That¡¯s all. He was the one who treated me to a meal that day. We didn¡¯t expect to be photographed by the paparazzi,¡± Lin Wan exined.

    She had wanted to exin to him after the news was exposed.

    ¡°As for Li Muyang, he¡¯s our nephew. I have nothing to exin,¡± Lin Wan said..

 Chapter 162 - 162: Hitting Her, Needs... Price

    Chapter 162: Hitting Her, Needs¡­ Price

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    Xiao Yichen suddenly stopped and took a step forward. He stood in front of Lin Wan, facing her.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, 1 believe you,¡± Xiao Yichen said firmly.

    I low could he not believe her?

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan rxed, and a faint smile appeared.

    ¡°Do you hate my parents?¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly asked.

    Then, Lin Wan¡¯s expression changed as she looked at Xiao Yichen.

    After a while, Lin Wan shook her head. ¡°No. I can understand their mood when they see the news.¡±

    ¡°On behalf of my parents, I want to say¡­¡± Before he could finish his sentence, Lin Wan suddenly tiptoed and covered Xiao Yichen¡¯s mouth with her hand.

    ¡°There¡¯s no need to apologize, Ah Chen.¡± Lin Wan¡¯s voice returned to its previous cordiality. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Let these things pass, okay?¡±

    Looking at her, Xiao Yichen could not bear to refuse.

    Listen to her. She was his queen!

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    Then, they stayed in the courtyard for a while before returning to the vi to rest.

    The next day, when Xiao Yichen arrived at the Eastern Empire, the first thing he did was¡­ acquire the Li Corporation. The relevant staff had been busy working since they started work.

    Xiao Yichen sat in his office and stared at hisputer. As he watched the Li Corporation¡¯s shares decline, all he could think of was the scar on Lin Wan¡¯s body.

    Xiao Yaling, this is the price you have to pay!

    Suddenly, the phone on Xiao Yichen¡¯s desk rang. Xiao Yichen nced at the phone. It was a call from Li Muyang.

    Xiao Yichen picked up the call.

    ¡°Uncle, why do you want to acquire the Li Corporation?¡± Li Muyang asked hurriedly after his uncle picked up the call.

    ¡°Do I¡­ need to tell you the reason?¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly.

    Li Muyang quickly thought about it on the other end of the phone and said, ¡°Is it because of Wanwan?¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s your aunt,¡± Xiao Yichen emphasized.

    ¡°Uncle, it¡¯s my mother¡¯s fault for hitting Wanwan that day, but how can you acquire the Li Corporation? The Li Corporation is our family business. My grandfather left it to my father. I¡¯m managing it now¡­¡± Xiao Yichen interrupted Li Muyang before he could finish speaking.

    ¡°Li Muyang, what¡­ can¡¯t 1 do?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Li Muyang.

    Li Muyang was speechless.

    That¡¯s right. Uncle was such a high-status and mighty person. He could do anything, and he could even do it. What right did he have to question him like that just now?

    Xiao Yichen felt he had nothing to say to his nephew, so he hung up.

    As he was about to put his phone aside, Xiao Yichen¡¯s phone rang again. This time, it was Xiao Yaling.

    Xiao Yichen picked up the call and ced the phone beside his ear.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, you¡¯ve gone too far this time,¡± Xiao Yaling shouted on the other end of the phone.

    ¡°Too far? Have you forgotten what you did?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    Xiao Yaling knew very well why her brother was doing this. She said, ¡°It¡¯s only right for me to hit Lin Wan. She cheated on you and¡­¡±

    ¡°Xiao Yaling¡­¡± Xiao Yichen shouted at Xiao Yaling, not letting her continue. He said angrily, ¡°You¡¯re not qualified to¡­ hit my wife.¡±

    Xiao Yaling fell silent.

    ¡°There¡¯s a¡­ price to pay for hitting her,¡± Xiao Yichen said word by word..

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    Chapter 163: The Younger Generation Will Surpass the Old

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    ¡°Xiao Yichen, 1 can pay any other price, but not the Li Corporation. The Li Corporation belongs to Li Xiang. Don¡¯t destroy it,¡± Xiao Yaling said to her brother in a gentler tone.

    ¡°What right do you have¡­ to bargain with me?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Xiao Yaling.

    ¡°I¡­¡± Xiao Yaling didn¡¯t know what to say.

    She thought about it. Before she could think of what to say, she heard Xiao Yichen say.

    ¡°Acquiring the Li Corporation is just a process.¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice was very cold. Ultimately, he continued, ¡°This is not the oue I want.¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s the result you want?¡± Xiao Yaling asked excitedly.

    In the past, she knew how terrifying her younger brother¡¯s methods were. However, when it happened to her, she was a little afraid.

    ¡°Ancheng City is not suitable for you,¡± Xiao Yichen said, not answering Xiao Yaling directly.

    A dayter, if Wan¡¯er¡¯s scar healed and no traces were left, the Li family¡­ could save their lives. However, they¡­ still had to leave Ancheng City.

    His nephew was too persistent. He always bugged Lin Wan. It was annoying!

    ¡°You mean¡­ you want to chase us away?¡± Xiao Yaling understood what Xiao Yichen meant.

    Xiao Yichen remained silent.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, you¡¯ve gone too far. Don¡¯t forget that I still have shares of Eastern Empire,¡± Xiao Yaling threatened Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°So?¡± Xiao Yichen asked. ¡°Execute your authority? Or sell it?¡±

    Xiao Yaling remained silent.

    Executive authority? How to execute it? What would she dare to execute since her uncle overseas let her stay in Ancheng Cityfortably?

    Selling? She would never sell the shares. Even if she went bankrupt, she would never sell the shares of Eastern Empire.

    ¡°If¡­ I want to deal with you. I have plenty of methods,¡± Xiao Yichen said. Then, his tone became even colder. ¡°Tell Xiao Hairong that the new generation will surpass the old.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen hung up.

    Meanwhile, at Dream Phil Company, Lin Wan was busy working.

    Now that her rtionship with Xiao Yichen had be closer, Lin Wan felt that her world had brightened. Hence, she was in a particrly good working state today.

    ¡°Lin Wan, someone is looking for you in Conference Room 3. Go over there,¡± a colleague from the administrative department came to the design department and said to Lin Wan.

    ¡°Oh, all right. Thank you,¡± Lin Wan replied politely to her colleague. Then, she tidied up her work and went to Conference Room 3.

    As she walked towards Conference Room 3, Lin Wan could not guess who was looking for her. Furthermore, they could evene to Dream Philpany.

    Usually, Dream Philpany would receive guests in the rest area. Why was she in Conference Room 3 this time?

    It was only when Lin Wan walked to the conference room door, looked in through the unclosed door, and saw the person sitting inside that Lin Wan realized the uniqueness of this time.

    It was her mother-inw looking for her.

    ¡°Wanwan, it¡¯s me.¡± When Ning Yan saw Lin Wan, she stood and walked towards her.

    ¡°Mom,¡± Lin Wan called out.

    Ning Yan walked up to Lin Wan and pulled her hand affectionately. ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯ve something to say to you.¡±

    Lin Wan looked at her amiable mother-inw and felt warmth in her heart. However, she did not know what she wanted to say.

    ¡°Come, sit down first.¡± Ning Yan pulled Lin Wan¡¯s hand and walked to the stool she had sat on. She gestured for Lin Wan to sit beside her.

    After the two of them sat down, Ning Yan looked at Lin Wan¡¯s face and neck seriously and asked, ¡°Wanwan, that day, Yaling treated you badly¡­ These

    scars¡­¡±

 Chapter 164 - 164: One Matter Hasnâ€™t Been Solved Yet, and Another Has Appeared

    Chapter 164: One Matter Hasn¡¯t Been Solved Yet, and Another Has Appeared

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    In the end, Ning Yan couldn¡¯t bring herself to say it. She and her husband realized they were wrong and felt bad. That was why she came to Dream Philpany today and wanted to apologize to Lin Wan.

    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m fine.¡± Lin Wan forced a smile. After all, because of what happened that day, she really couldn¡¯tugh. ¡°Ziyan brought me to the hospital that day. When Yichen returned, he brought me to the hospital for a check. The doctors were all very professional, so all the scars have been treated.¡±

    Hearing her daughter-inw¡¯s words, Ning Yan wasforted and continued.

    ¡°Wanwan, today, I want to apologize to you on behalf of me and your dad-inw. What happened that day was because of me¡­¡± Ning Yan wanted to finish her sentence, but Lin Wan stopped her halfway.

    ¡°Mom¡­¡± Lin Wan called out affectionately. She shook her head and gestured for her mother-inw to stop talking. ¡°You don¡¯t have to say that. I don¡¯t me you and Dad. It¡¯s been so long. Let it go!¡±

    Worried that her mother-inw would continue, Lin Wan said, ¡°I¡¯ve already exined to Yichen that Yu Tao and I are just ssmates. I don¡¯t care about Li Muyang, either. Yichen believes me.¡±

    Ning Yan nodded excitedly, ¡°Wanwan, I believe you too. We were too impulsive that day and didn¡¯t ask you clearly, so¡­¡±

    Ning Yan paused momentarily, looked at her daughter-inw, and said affectionately, ¡°Wanwan, we spoke too harshly that day. Don¡¯t take it seriously.

    You¡¯re our daughter-inw. We love Yichen, and we love you too.¡±

    ¡°Mom, thank you,¡± Lin Wan said. Now that she heard what her mother-inw said, her heart throbbed.

    She would be willing if she got more love from Yichen¡¯s parents.

    ¡°If you don¡¯t mind, apany me for lunch. It¡¯s near yourpany,¡± Ning Yan said with a smile.

    ¡°Okay, sure.¡± Lin Wan nodded. She thought momentarily and said, ¡°But Mom, can you wait me for a while? 1 haven¡¯t finished my work yet. I have to deal with it first.¡±

    ¡°Okay, no worries. I¡¯ll wait for you,¡± Ning Yan said happily. She hade to Dream Philpany herself. After the receptionist found out that she was Xiao Yichen¡¯s mother, she was very respectful to her and gave her special treatment. She asked her to wait in the conference room. It was fine to wait a little longer.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    In the afternoon, Lin Wan and Ning Yan sat in a high-end restaurant and ate while chatting.

    Halfway through their meal, Lin Wan and Ning Yan suddenly heard the discussions of the women at the next table.

    ¡°One matter hasn¡¯t been solved yet, and another has appeared.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right. Look at Yu Tao¡¯s statement. He said that the scandal a few days ago was not the truth. They are both single, but he likes that woman unterally.¡±

    ¡°Also, Li Corporation¡¯s shares have fallen drastically today. I heard that¡­ Eastern Empire has already started to acquire the Li Corporation.¡±

    ¡°Really? 1 didn¡¯t even look at the stock market. I¡¯ll go take a look¡­¡±

    Lin Wan and Ning Yan heard everything. They looked at each other, and Lin Wan took out her phone to take a look.

    She first looked at Yu Tao¡¯s official statement on Weibo.

    1, Yu Tao, would like to rify. Previously, there were rumors that 1 was having a meal with a woman in a restaurant. We are only friends. The rumors that we were lovers were not true. Secondly, we are both single. In terms of personal feelings, I admit that I only liked her one-sidedly. If there is a suitable opportunity, 1 will confess to her.

    Lin Wan then looked at theizens¡¯ments. Her mind instantly became even more confused.

    There were all kinds ofments. Some were blessings, some were insults, some asked who a certain woman was, and there were all kinds of strange opinions..

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    Chapter 165:1 Love Her Very Much

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    Lin Wan did not finish browsing thements, but she was stunned.

    This time, Ning Yan didn¡¯t say anything. She just looked at her daughter-inw across from her and didn¡¯t look at the news on her phone or the stock market.

    It was obvious why her son had decided about the Li Corporation.

    ¡°Mom, I¡­¡± Lin Wan looked at her mother-inw, not knowing how to exin. ¡°Wanwan, 1 believe you.¡± This time, Ning Yan was very rational. She told her daughter-inw, ¡°If you¡¯re worried about Yichen, go and exin it to him.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll call himter and exin it to him in detail when I get home tonight,¡± Lin Wan nodded and said.

    She was very grateful to her mother-inw for saying, ¡®I believe you¡¯. She was grateful.

    After that, Lin Wan had no appetite to eat anymore. After a few simple bites, she left the restaurant with her mother-inw. After sending her mother-inw off, Lin Wan walked to thepany and took out her phone to call Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Hmm?¡± Xiao Yichen answered the call.

    ¡°Yichen, I didn¡¯t know that Yu Tao would make such a statement. I¡­¡± Lin Wan exined nervously.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go to Sheng Yi Media this afternoon,¡± Xiao Yichen said, his tone still very gentle.

    Lin Wan did not know what to reply.

    ¡°Go to work and go home early after work,¡± Xiao Yichen said. Even if anything happened, he had to protect his wife well.

    Because he loved her, he had to take extra care of her!

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Lin Wan answered obediently.

    Due to Xiao Yichen¡¯s sudden arrival, everyone in the Sheng Yi Media worked harder than usual and paid attention to every detail.

    In General Manager Sheng Yi Media¡¯s office, Xiao Yichen sat on the sofa while You Luan stood beside him. Not far away stood Yu Tao and Yu Tao¡¯s manager. ¡°Are you writing that statement?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Yu Tao calmly.

    The manager was worried that his artiste would say something wrong, so he immediately said before Yu Tao could, ¡°Mr. Xiao, Yu Tao and Lin Wan were ssmates before. Considering that Yu Tao likes that girl, I hope he can find his true love, so¡­ 1 issued this statement for him.¡±

    After listening to his manager¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen ignored him and looked at Yu Tao. ¡°Are you sure she¡¯s single?¡±

    ¡°Lin Wan didn¡¯t say she¡¯s married,¡± Yu Tao replied. ¡°So she should be¡­ single.¡± ¡°Should?¡± Xiao Yichen repeated.

    The four people in the office were not stupid. Naturally, they were uncertain but still made a statement¡­

    ¡°No, Mr. Xiao, this isn¡¯t Yu Tao¡¯s fault. It¡¯s my negligence. I¡­¡± The manager wanted to take responsibility for himself, but Yu Tao grabbed his arm halfway and gestured for him to stop.

    Yu Tao nced at his manager, then looked at Mr. Xiao and said firmly, ¡°Mr.

    Xiao, Lin Wan is a very nice person. I really¡­ like her very much.¡±

    Instantly, Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression changed, and he frowned. He wanted to tell Yu Tao about his rtionship with Lin Wan, but¡­

    Previously, he had promised her to keep the marriage a secret. Without her permission, he¡­ could not say it.

    Xiao Yichen narrowed his eyes. After looking at Yu Tao for a while, he suddenly stood up and left the office.

    When You Luan saw the Boss leave, he immediately followed him. However, he was praying for Yu Tao secretly.

    He hoped that his work would be good in the future.

    In the afternoon, Xiao Yichen returned home. Seeing Lin Wan was not back, Xiao Yichen went upstairs and changed into casual clothes. Then, he went downstairs and sat in the living room to wait for her return.

    When Lin Wan returned, she saw Xiao Yichen sitting in the living room and hurriedly walked over to sit beside him..

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    Chapter 166: Belong to the Eastern Empire

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    Just as Lin Wan was about to speak, Xiao Yichen suddenly wrapped one hand around Lin Wan¡¯s waist and grabbed her head with the other. Then, he leaned forward and kissed her.

    ¡°Huh, Yi¡­¡± Lin Wan struggled. She could feel the anger in Xiao Yichen¡¯s kiss.

    When they called in the afternoon, he wasn¡¯t angry. However, he went to Sheng Yi Media in the afternoon. Did he meet Yu Tao? Did he talk to Yu Tao?

    Xiao Yichen kissed her until it was difficult for them to breathe. Only then did he let go of her reluctantly.

    Lin Wan¡¯s body went weak. She leaned into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms and breathed heavily.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, announce our rtionship in public,¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly said.

    Lin Wan was stunned. When she returned to her senses, she immediately said, ¡°No, don¡¯t, Yichen.¡±

    She didn¡¯t want to make it public. She would have lived afortable life if it wasn¡¯t for Yu Tao and Li Muyang. She yearned for thisfortable life.

    Xiao Yichen had already guessed that she would disagree.

    Xiao Yichen continued, ¡°Or, Yu Tao¡­ will leave the entertainment industry.¡±

    Since he couldn¡¯t publicize their rtionship, he could only target Yu Tao. Leaving the entertainment industry wasn¡¯t as simple as leaving. His way of doing things had never been so simple.

    Lin Wan understood Xiao Yichen¡¯s words and quickly shook her head, indicating that she did not agree.

    ¡°Chen, don¡¯t do this, okay?¡± Lin Wan begged Xiao Yichen. ¡°It¡¯s difficult for Yu Tao to get to his current position. Don¡¯t ruin him.¡±

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t bear to see her plead for another man, even if they were ssmates.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t wait for Xiao Yichen to continue and hurriedly said, ¡°Chen, 1 promise you I¡¯ll be obedient in the future. 1¡¯11 keep a distance from Yu Tao and my other male friends. 1¡¯11 keep a distance, okay?¡±

    She did not want to implicate anyone. It was reasonable for Yichen to be angry. After all, she was his wife. It was just that she did not publicize their rtionship. It was inevitable that others would think that she was still single.

    Looking at her pleading look, Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t continue.

    In front of this little woman, he had already started to break his principles.

    ¡°Yes, this time¡­ 1 agree, but¡­ you¡¯d be careful in the future,¡± Xiao Yichen said. He knew that Yu Tao¡¯s thoughts had nothing to do with her. It was just because of her that he had to care.

    ¡°Okay.¡± Lin Wan nodded seriously.

    Xiao Yichen hugged her tighter and felt her scent.

    At the beginning of a new day, Xiao Yichen opened his eyes and checked the scars on her body.

    Lin Wan was still sleeping in a daze. When she felt Xiao Yichen moving around, she immediately felt frustrated.

    ¡°Chen, I¡¯m sleepy,¡± Lin Wan said coquettishly.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be gentler,¡± Xiao Yichen replied and continued to check.

    After checking everything and confirming that the scar on her body was gone, he was relieved.

    Lin Wan got up and washed up when the rm rang. After having breakfast with Xiao Yichen, they went to work.

    In the Eastern Empire, Xiao Yichen sat in his office and looked at the document You Luan had just sent in. It was the Li Corporation¡¯s acquisition contract. The Li Corporation¡­ would belong to the Eastern Empire if he signed it.

    Xiao Yichen thought about it and was about to pick up the pen to sign when his phone suddenly rang.

    Xiao Yichen took his phone and saw a call from Xiao Yaling. He picked it up.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen¡­¡± Xiao Yaling¡¯s voice came with a sobbing tone. ¡°1 want to talk to you..¡±

 Chapter 167 - 167: Iâ€™ll Remember This Vengeance

    Chapter 167: I¡¯ll Remember This Vengeance

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    Xiao Yichen naturally knew what Xiao Yaling wanted to talk about.

    ¡°I¡¯ll wait for you in the Eastern Empire,¡± Xiao Yichen replied and hung up.

    Forty minutester, Xiao Yaling came to Xiao Yichen¡¯s office, and they sat opposite each other.

    ¡°What should I do¡­ so you¡¯ll let the Li Corporation off?¡± Xiao Yaling asked, trying her best to suppress her sadness.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t answer. Instead, he asked her, ¡°What¡­ is your n?¡±

    She should have a n in mind.

    Xiao Yaling pursed her lips. She knew that no matter how much she pretended in front of Xiao Yichen, he could guess it.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s insight was very high and urate!

    ¡°I¡­¡± Xiao Yaling wanted to say it, but she couldn¡¯t. She had no choice but to endure the pain and made the decision.

    Xiao Yaling tried her best to adjust her breathing. She took a deep breath and said, ¡°I can consider selling my shares in Eastern Empire. I just want to protect the Li Corporation.¡±

    Her only goal now was to protect the Li Corporation, but only the shares of the Eastern Empire could attract Xiao Yichen. She was not qualified to negotiate the other thing with Xiao Yichen for anything else.

    Ultimately, she changed her mind and made the most difficult decision.

    ¡°Sell them all?¡± Xiao Yichen asked. She had 20% of the shares. How much did she want to sell?

    ¡°10%,¡± Xiao Yaling said. ¡°I want to leave the remaining 10% to Muyang.¡±

    Of course, she would give 10% to her son because the risk factor was too high.

    Xiao Yichen thought momentarily and said to Xiao Yaling without hesitation, ¡°I¡¯ll take 10% of your share. Besides the various branches in Ancheng City, I¡¯ll return all the assets and branches overseas to you.¡±

    Xiao Yaling looked at Xiao Yichen in surprise. His meaning was obvious.

    ¡°So, Xiao Yichen, you still want to chase us away?¡± Xiao Yaling asked.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Xiao Yichen answered directly.

    They had to leave. This was the greatest limit after his benevolence.

    Then, Xiao Yichen continued, ¡°If you don¡¯t ept it, 1 don¡¯t care.¡±

    Xiao Yaling knew that she had no other choice. She had to work hard to protect the Li Corporation, even if it wasn¡¯t the entire Li Corporation.

    She could leave Ancheng City temporarily. When the overseaspany grew stronger, she could stille back.

    ¡°Okay, I promise you.¡± Xiao Yaling gritted her teeth and agreed reluctantly.

    Xiao Yichen nced at Xiao Yaling, stood up and went to the desk to call You Luan.

    ¡°Tell the legal department to draft the contract,¡± Xiao Yichen instructed You Luan and then said some main content and special regtions.

    The contracts were drawn up quickly. In less than an hour, You Luan knocked on the door and entered the CEO¡¯s office with two contracts.

    Xiao Yichen took the contract and skimmed through it. The important things in the contract were exined, and there was no problem.

    ¡°Take a look,¡± Xiao Yichen said and handed a contract to Xiao Yaling. ¡°If there¡¯s no problem, sign it.¡±

    After Xiao Yichen finished speaking, You Luan had already prepared a pen and ced it on the table in front of Xiao Yaling.

    Xiao Yaling looked at the contract. Her hands were trembling, and she was very unwilling to sign it.

    However, there was no other way!

    Back then, she had only hit Lin Wan a few times but had to pay such a price. Hmph¡­ She would remember this revenge. One day, she would take revenge..

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    Chapter 168:1 Have No Selfishness

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    Xiao Yaling picked up a pen and quickly signed her name. Then, she signed on to another one.

    Xiao Yichen was not interested in guessing Xiao Yaling¡¯s current mood. He picked up the pen and signed.

    After handing the two documents to You Luan, Xiao Yichen instructed, ¡°Deal with them as soon as possible.¡±

    ¡°Okay, Mr. Xiao.¡± You Luan turned around and left the CEO¡¯s office.

    Xiao Yaling looked at Xiao Yichen fiercely and said angrily, ¡°One day, I¡¯lle back.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied calmly. Then, he said, ¡°I wee you.¡±

    Xiao Yaling didn¡¯t continue Xiao Yichen¡¯s words but said, ¡°Don¡¯t think that you¡¯ve won just because you took 10% of my share. Don¡¯t forget that there¡¯s someone stronger than me.¡±

    ¡°Are you strong?¡± Xiao Yichen sneered and asked, ¡°Why don¡¯t 1 think so?¡±

    Xiao Yaling smirked and looked embarrassed.

    Fortunately, it was just her and Xiao Yichen in the room.

    ¡°Sister.¡± Xiao Yichen greeted her and said, ¡°We¡¯ll¡­ meet again.¡±

    There was no need to discuss Xiao Hairong with her.

    ¡°Hmph¡­¡± Xiao Yaling snorted angrily and stood up to leave.

    At Dream Phil Company, the design department met in the conference room. Lin Wan realized that the director was exceptionally happy today.

    ¡°Before the meeting, let me announce a good news.¡± The director looked at all her colleagues in the design department and finally fixed her gaze on Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan saw that the director was looking at her and did not know what was happening.

    ¡°The first draft result of the SU series jewelry designpetition is out. Dream Philpany¡­ has passed. After that, we will busy work on the the second draft.¡± After the director finished speaking, she continued, ¡°These¡­ are all thanks to Lin Wan and Shen Yun.¡±

    Instantly, all the colleagues looked at Lin Wan and Shen Yun. More people looked at Lin Wan because everyone knew her design ability.

    A round of apuse sounded. Lin Wan lowered her head humbly, but she was happy. At this moment, the first person she could think of to share this joyous news with was Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Alright, as for the exact time and content of the second draft, 1 will discuss it privately with Lin Wan and Shen Yun. Okay, let¡¯s start the meeting¡­¡± The director said and entered the normal meeting process.

    After the meeting ended, it was already time to get off work at noon. After Lin Wan and Shen Yun had lunch, Lin Wan took her phone to thepany¡¯s rooftop.

    Sitting on a stool on the balcony, Lin Wan dialed Xiao Yichen¡¯s number.

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Xiao Yichen answered the call quickly.

    ¡°Yichen,¡± Lin Wan called out affectionately. Then, she asked, ¡°Have you had lunch?¡±

    ¡°Yes. What about you?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve eaten too.¡± After saying that, Lin Wan went into the main topic and said happily, ¡°Yichen, the first draft of the SU¡¯s designpetition has passed.¡±

    ¡°Yes, 1 know,¡± Xiao Yichen said. During the previous selection, he had seen the participants¡¯ designs and concluded that she would enter the second stage of thepetition.

    ¡°Yeah. You¡¯re a judge,¡± Lin Wan said gloomily. After knowing the results of the victory, she had forgotten that Xiao Yichen was a judge.

    Xiao Yichen could hear the realization in her tone. He thought momentarily and said, ¡°Wan¡¯er, you fought for this result with your ability. I didn¡¯t have any selfish motives in the selection back then..¡±

 Chapter 169 - 169: Not Good? Whatâ€™s Not Good?

    Chapter 169: Not Good? What¡¯s Not Good?

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    During the selection, he made a fair decision without selfish motives.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Lin Wan believed Xiao Yichen¡¯s words. She had told him before that she wanted topete with her ability, so she believed in his style and respected him.

    ¡°Congrattions, Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°Thank you!¡± Lin Wan replied happily. She was even more determined. She had to work hard to get more judges to recognize her designs for the second draft.

    At night, after Lin Wan and Xiao Yichen had dinner, Lin Wan unexpectedly received a call from her mother.

    ¡°Mom¡­¡± Lin Wan walked to the balcony to answer the call. She felt a little uneasy. Could it be that her mother was calling to ask about her news? After all, everyone in Ancheng City could see the news.

    ¡°Wanwan, you haven¡¯t rested yet?¡± Qiao Yujuan¡¯s friendly voice came from the phone.

    ¡°No, Mom,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    ¡°Hmm,¡± Qiao Yujuan answered on the other end. Then, she said, ¡°I¡¯ve been working at a university in Lin City recently. I missed you, so 1 called you. How have you been recently?¡±

    ¡°Pretty good.¡± Lin Wan answered her mother¡¯s question. Knowing that her mother had not seen the news in Lin City, she felt more at ease. She said, ¡°Mom, I miss you too. 1 want to eat your dishes.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re still like a child who can¡¯t grow up.¡± Qiao Yujuan¡¯s voice was filled with love for her daughter. ¡°When Ie back, you two cane for dinner.¡±

    ¡°Mm, okay¡­¡± Lin Wan replied happily.

    Qiao Yujuan thought about it and asked concernedly, ¡°Wanwan, have you and Yichen been¡­ getting along well recently?¡±

    Lin Wan became nervous again. She quickly thought about it and said, ¡°I¡¯m fine. Mom, Yichen treats me very well. It¡¯s good for us to live in Blue Bay vi.¡±

    Lin Wan did not intend to tell her mother about the series of things that had happened because of the news. Nothing had happened now, so there was no need to tell her.

    Lin Wan then chatted with her mother for a long time before hanging up.

    When she returned to the living room, Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen sitting on the sofa. He reached out to her and gestured for her to sit down.

    Lin Wan walked over. Just as she reached Xiao Yichen, Xiao Yichen grabbed her and pulled her into his arms.

    ¡°What did mom say?¡± Xiao Yichen looked at her in his arms and asked.

    He knew that she was on the phone with his mother-inw on the balcony just now.

    Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen¡¯s handsome face and had an idea. She replied, ¡°My mother said that if you don¡¯t treat me well, she will let me leave you. She said that she won¡¯t allow her daughter to suffer.¡±

    Xiao Yichen was confused. He didn¡¯t expect his mother-inw to say this.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t treat you well?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Lin Wan seriously.

    Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s seriousness and was a little happy. Did this mean that¡­ she was important to him?

    ¡°Not really. It¡¯s good, sometimes¡­ not good.¡± Lin Wan pretended to be indifferent and replied.

    ¡°Not good? What¡¯s not good?¡± Xiao Yichen frowned and continued to ask.

    Lin Wan did not know how to answer. She thought about it and immediately said, ¡°It¡¯s not good to bully me at night.¡±

    ¡°Huh?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes darkened. Suddenly, he turned her body around to sit opposite him..

 Chapter 170 - 170: Do You Still Love Me?

    Chapter 170: Do You Still Love Me?

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    When Lin Wan saw the intimate position, her face instantly turned red. She immediately pushed him away, wanting to escape.

    Xiao Yichen had no intention of letting go. He hugged her and said, ¡°Don¡¯t move. Just sit here.¡±

    They were a legal couple. There was nothing wrong with getting closer to each other.

    ¡°I don¡¯t want.¡± Lin Wan still wanted to leave and sit beside him.

    Hearing her words, Xiao Yichen was also determined. His voice instantly became gentler as he said, ¡°Wan¡¯er, listen to me.¡±

    Lin Wan knew that he was coaxing her. She thought about it and stopped arguing. She quietened down and looked at him.

    Xiao Yichen met Lin Wan¡¯s gaze and said firmly, ¡°You¡¯re the most important person to me. I won¡¯t treat you badly.¡±

    ¡°Hmm,¡± Lin Wan replied. She knew it.

    She knew that he was good to her. It was just that this man was sometimes too domineering. When he bullied her for sex, she felt that he was not good.

    However, this was a different kind of bad.

    Hearing her reply, Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t tell what she was thinking from her expression. He asked, ¡°Do you still love me?¡±

    Upon hearing this question, Lin Wan blushed and lowered her head.

    At this moment, she had a clear answer, but she could not say it when facing him.

    ¡°Huh?¡± Seeing Lin Wan did not answer and seemed to be avoiding him, Xiao Yichen was not satisfied and gestured for her to answer again.

    Lin Wan lowered her head even more. She understood what he meant, but she did not answer immediately.

    After a while, Lin Wan hummed softly.

    Xiao Yichen heard her answer. Although he was slightly concerned about her emotions but still satisfied with her answer, he would not fuss over it.

    Then, Xiao Yichen changed the topic and asked, ¡°Should I carry you upstairs to rest?¡±

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan replied, allowing his action.

    Then, Xiao Yichen carried Lin Wan and went upstairs.

    The two of them returned to the bedroom. Xiao Yichen asked Lin Wan, ¡°Do you want to sit with me for a while? Or do you want to wash up first?¡±

    ¡°I-I¡¯ll go wash up first,¡± Lin Wan replied. She was worried that he would wash up with her. After all, this person had such thoughts from time to time. Hence, Lin Wan immediately arranged for Xiao Yichen after thinking about it. ¡°Help me choose a set of pajamas. I¡¯lle out of the shower and wear themter.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. He was very happy to do what she instructed him to do. He didn¡¯t think about anything else and just followed her words. ¡°I¡¯ll prepare a towel and help you dry your hairter.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡± Lin Wan nodded and continued, ¡°I¡¯ll wash up first.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Then, Lin Wan hurried to the bathroom. After entering the bathroom, she immediately locked the door.

    Xiao Yichen went to look for pajamas and towels, as he had said before.

    After Lin Wan came out of the shower, Xiao Yichen began drying her hair.

    As they interacted intimately, Xiao Yichen looked at the person before him and felt love. He could not help but hug her.

    Lin Wan was worried that he would do something bad. She deliberately kept quiet for a few seconds before saying, ¡°Go wash up quickly. 1¡¯11 wear a facial mask and wait for you.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    Before going to the bathroom, Xiao Yichen tidied Lin Wan¡¯s hair and kissed her cheek before turning around to wash up..

 Chapter 171 - 171: Iâ€™m Willing to Follow Her Words

    Chapter 171: I¡¯m Willing to Follow Her Words

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    When Xiao Yichen came out of the shower, Lin Wan did not escape from him and had sex.

    When they finished andy on the bed, Lin Wan just wanted to close her eyes and sleep quietly.

    However, Xiao Yichen still refused to let this woman off. He called out intimately in her ear, ¡°Wan¡¯er.¡±

    Lin Wan pretended to be dead and did not answer.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen knew that she could hear him and called out again.

    Lin Wan knew that this man would do something else if she did not answer. Hence, before his emotions exploded, she replied, ¡°What are you doing?¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s have a chat.¡± Xiao Yichen had other thoughts but wouldn¡¯t immediately reveal his true motive.

    ¡°No, I¡¯m so sleepy. I want to sleep,¡± Lin Wan replied with a hint of irritability and impatience.

    Xiao Yichen refused to give up and struggled to ask again, ¡°You don¡¯t want to chat?¡±

    ¡°Yeah,¡± Lin Wan replied with her eyes closed. It couldn¡¯t be more true.

    Moreover, she felt that there was something wrong with this man. Why wasn¡¯t he sleeping in the middle of the night but wanted to chat?

    Xiao Yichen received another rejection. Seeing that Lin Wan was very tired, he could only give up. ¡°Alright, go to sleep.¡±

    The next day, Lin Wan woke up naturally. The first thing she saw was Xiao Yichen¡¯s face, and he was looking at her.

    Lin Wan was stunned, and her body trembled uncontrobly.

    What was this person doing? It was so scary.

    Xiao Yichen asked naturally, ¡°You¡¯re awake?¡±

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan replied. After ensuring Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression was calm, she rxed and stretched.

    Looking at her natural expression, Xiao Yichen was very satisfied. He said gently, ¡°Sleep for a while more. I¡¯ll go take a shower first.¡±

    Lin Wan nodded and did not say anything.

    After Xiao Yichen got up and went to the bathroom to shower, Lin Wan closed her eyes. She wasn¡¯t sleeping. She just wanted to adjust her emotions.

    When she opened her eyes again, Lin Wan was about to get up and go to the cloakroom when Xiao Yichen¡¯s phone rang.

    Lin Wan knew it was a text message, but she didn¡¯t think much about it in the early morning. Curious, Lin Wan leaned over to Xiao Yichen¡¯s side and took his phone.

    Lin Wan looked at his phone screen and saw a message notification.

    Yanxi texted, ¡°Call me back when you see the message.¡±

    ¡°Who is Yanxi?¡± Lin Wan muttered. Then, she continued, ¡°A friend or colleague?¡±

    Perhaps she had something to tell Yichen.

    At this thought, Lin Wan felt that there was nothing else. She did not open the chat box and read it seriously. She just put her phone back and got out of bed.

    Ten minutester, Xiao Yichen came out with a towel around his waist. At first nce, he looked at the bed, but Lin Wan was not there. Xiao Yichen immediately became a little nervous.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Almost instinctively, Xiao Yichen called out.

    ¡°Yes?¡± Lin Wan was tidying her clothes in the cloakroom.

    Hearing her answer, Xiao Yichen immediately walked towards the cloakroom.

    Seeing Lin Wan tidying up her clothes, Xiao Yichen ignored everything and hugged Lin Wan from behind.

    Lin Wan could smell the shower gel that he had taken. His hair was still a little wet, with asional drops of water.

    ¡°Hurry up. Put on your clothes, and dry your hair,¡± Lin Wan instructed Xiao Yichen like a housewife.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied in satisfaction.

    He was willing to listen to her..

 Chapter 172 - 172: Iâ€™ll Be Back Soon

    Chapter 172: I¡¯ll Be Back Soon

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    After Xiao Yichen put on his clothes and dried his hair, Lin Wan went to the bathroom to shower.

    Only then did Xiao Yichen walk to the bed. He took his phone and immediately frowned.

    Yanxi sent a text message?

    He opened the chat box and saw an unread message.

    Xiao Yichen dialed Yanxi as he walked to the balcony, worried that something would happen to her.

    At this moment, he was only worried, not having other feelings.

    The phone rang for a long time before it was picked up. ¡°Chen, are you very busy today?¡±

    Xu Yanxi questioned angrily. It had been so long since she sent the message, but he only called back now. She was a little angry.

    ¡°No, 1 was taking a shower just now,¡± Xiao Yichen answered truthfully. Then, he asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on? Did something happen on your side?¡±

    ¡°Can¡¯t 1 call you if there¡¯s nothing else?¡± Xu Yanxi didn¡¯t answer Xiao Yichen¡¯s question. Instead, she asked him angrily.

    Xiao Yichen knew Yanxi well. When he heard her question, he knew that she was fine. Only then did his worry dissipate.

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. His tone was as calm as when he was talking to his friends.

    Hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s answer, the anger in Xu Yanxi¡¯s heart lessened. She asked coquettishly, ¡°Chen, 1 miss you. Did you miss me?¡±

    In the past, Xiao Yichen would answer her without hesitation. But now, he only loved Lin Wan.

    ¡°Yanxi, when are you graduating anding back?¡± Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t answer her question but asked her.

    Xu Yanxi thought Xiao Yichen was asking when she would return because he missed her. She replied directly, ¡°Soon. After we finish this exhibition, 1¡¯11 get thest credit and be able to get my graduation certificate and degree certificate.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied softly. Then, he thought momentarily and said, ¡°When youe back, 1 have something¡­ to tell you.¡±

    Although he and Wan¡¯er were secretly married, he didn¡¯t intend to hide it from Yanxi.

    When she returned, he would find a suitable opportunity to tell her.

    Xu Yanxi was a little excited and immersed in her thoughts on the other end of the phone.

    Could it be that Chen wanted to propose to her?

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xu Yanxi said happily. ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon.¡±

    After that, they chatted for a while before Xiao Yichen said goodbye and prepared to hang up.

    ¡°Chen, I love you,¡± Xu Yanxi confessed happily.

    Before Xiao Yichen hung up the phone, he heard Xu Yanxi talking. However, he didn¡¯t put the phone to his ear.

    After hanging up, Xiao Yichen put away his phone and looked at the sky for a while before turning around and walking into the bedroom.

    Lin Wan came out of the shower and went downstairs to have meal with Xiao Yichen. She had long forgotten about the message. She stayed with Xiao Yichen all day and did not think about the message.

    Monday came very quickly. Lin Wan had just arrived at the office in the morning and had yet to enter when she received a call from Li Muyang.

    ¡°Mr. Li, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Lin Wan answered the call and asked Li Muyang.

    ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯m at the airport. I¡¯m about to leave.¡± There was a hint of sadness in Li Muyang¡¯s voice.

    Lin Wan was stunned. Then, she remembered that the Li Corporation was no longer in Ancheng City.. So, Li Muyang¡­ was about to leave Ancheng City?

 Chapter 173 - 173: Thereâ€™s No One Else But Him

    Chapter 173: There¡¯s No One Else But Him

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    ¡°I miss you very much, Wanwan. Wait for me toe back,¡± Li Muyang said affectionately.

    Lin Wan thought about it, and her voice softened. She told Li Muyang, ¡°Li Muyang, if possible¡­ we are still friends. I wish you¡­ a happy life overseas.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan hung up.

    She didn¡¯t have much to say to Li Muyang. To avoid awkwardness, she had to hang up.

    After adjusting her emotions, Lin Wan entered the office and started working.

    At this moment, Xiao Yichen was at his office with his phone by his ear, listening to You Luan¡¯s report.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, the three members of the Li family have already entered the security check. The ne will take off in 30 minutes.¡± You Luan reported the situation at the airport.

    ¡°Okay, leave after you¡¯re sure they¡¯re leaving,¡± Xiao Yichen instructed.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± You Luan replied. Naturally, he knew what Boss meant. He had to see the three Li family members board the ne until they took off.

    After hanging up, Xiao Yichen started to get busy with his work.

    Thirty minutester, Xiao Yichen was still sitting at his desk reviewing documents when the phone on his desk suddenly rang.

    Xiao Yichen frowned slightly. Who would call his office phone?

    However, Xiao Yichen still picked up the call.

    ¡°Hello¡­¡± Xiao Yichen answered.

    ¡°M-Mr. Xiao, please¡­ have a look at the stock market.¡± The voice on the other end of the phone was trembling.

    Xiao Yichen frowned even more. The first thing he knew was that something had happened.

    As his other hand clicked on the mouse, he asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±

    ¡°Thepany¡¯s shares suddenly¡­ fell, and¡­ fell a little too much,¡± the employee on the other end reported.

    Hearing his subordinate¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen had already seen the stock market.

    Instantly, Xiao Yichen¡¯s face darkened.

    This situation¡­ Could it be¡­

    ¡°Continue to keep an eye on it,¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly to the person on the other end of the phone and hung up.

    However, as he hung up, Xiao Yichen¡¯s phone rang again. It was Luo Zishen.

    Xiao Yichen picked it up and did not speak.

    ¡°Xiao Yaling¡¯s family left Ancheng City already?¡± Luo Zishen asked directly.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    ¡°The shares of the Eastern Empire¡­ were controlled by Xiao Hairong?¡± Luo Zishen guessed, but he was already pretty sure.

    ¡°Other than him, there¡¯s no one else.¡± Xiao Yichen gritted his teeth.

    He didn¡¯t expect Xiao Hairong to be so fast and punctual.

    Xiao Hairong did not want to relinquish 10% of Xiao Yaling¡¯s shares.

    Luo Zishen was silent momentarily before asking, ¡°Do you need my help?¡±

    ¡°There¡¯s no need,¡± Xiao Yichen said. ¡°Eastern Empire isn¡¯t weak enough¡­ to be destroyed in one strike.¡±

    In the past few years, he had strengthened every domain in the Eastern Empire. It was not just a rumor in the news. The Eastern Empire¡­ had the strength to deal with it.

    ¡°Mm, if you need anything, just say it. I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Luo Zishen said.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    In the morning, the shares in the Eastern Empire only fell by five points from the beginning and stopped. However, they did not rise at all.

    Lin Wan only heard the discussions of the people around her during lunch.

    ¡°Eastern Empire¡¯s stocks have never declined. What¡¯s going on today?¡±

    ¡°Yeah, and it has decreased significantly. It¡¯s five points.¡±

    ¡°Sigh, there¡¯s no chance of recovery. I heard many people n to sell their shares.¡±

    With just a few words from the people around her, Lin Wan was instantly worried. She had been busy with work the entire morning and had no idea that the shares in the Eastern Empire had changed.. Then, Yichen¡­

 Chapter 174 - 174: What Happened to the Second Sister?

    Chapter 174: What Happened to the Second Sister?

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    ¡°If you¡¯re worried about your husband, call him.¡± Shen Yun sat opposite Lin Wan and ate. She knew what she was worried about when she saw the change in her expression. She said, ¡°Wanwan, you don¡¯t have to pretend in front of me.¡±

    Hearing Shen Yun¡¯s words, Lin Wan immediately nodded. She took out her phone and dialed Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen quickly picked up the call. ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡±

    ¡°Yichen.¡± Lin Wan was worried. She hurriedly asked, ¡°Are¡­ are you alright? Is the Eastern Empire¡­ alright?¡±

    Xiao Yichen guessed that Lin Wan must know about the change in the stock market. Then, he replied, ¡°Yes, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m fine. The Eastern Empire will be fine, too.¡±

    ¡°But Eastern Empire¡¯s shares¡­¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice stopped Lin Wan before she could finish speaking.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, do you believe me?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    ¡°Yes, 1 believe you,¡± Lin Wan answered without hesitation.

    ¡°Then don¡¯t worry,¡± Xiao Yichen said. ¡°I¡¯ll be fine. Eastern Empire¡­ will be fine too.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Because of Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, even if Lin Wan was not confident, she believed in him. Because of this trust, she was less worried.

    In the Eastern Empire, Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan were both in Xiao Yichen¡¯s office. The three of them had stern expressions.

    A five-point share in the Eastern Empire was equivalent to twenty-point shares in the Luo Corporation. Because of the value of the Eastern Empire, the price per share was extraordinarily high. No otherpany couldpare to it.

    ¡°What should we do next?¡± Luo Ziyan did not understand business operations and did not study the stock market, so he did not have any deep thoughts.

    ¡°We can only wait,¡± Luo Zishen said. ¡°Wait for the stock price to rise.¡±

    It was impossible to find the reason for the decline in the Eastern Empire stock market, so they could not think of any solution. The only way¡­ was to wait.

    ¡°This is only one aspect,¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly said.

    Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan looked at each other. They looked at Xiao Yichen simultaneously, waiting for him to continue.

    ¡°If it doesn¡¯t rise before midnight tomorrow,¡± Xiao Yichen said clearly, ¡°there¡¯s only one way.¡±

    ¡°Divide the internal shares of the Eastern Empire?¡± Luo Zishen guessed.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s silence meant that he had tacitly agreed.

    ¡°No, this is too dangerous,¡± Luo Ziyan immediately said. ¡°Once the shares are divided, it will be even more difficult for Yichen to manage Eastern Empire in the future, then¡­¡±

    Before Luo Ziyan could finish speaking, Xiao Yichen¡¯s phone suddenly rang.

    Xiao Yichen nced at his phone. When he saw the number on it, he was shocked.

    ¡°Who called?¡± Luo Zishen asked when he saw the change in Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression.

    ¡°My mom.¡± Xiao Yichen answered the call.

    ¡°Yichen, Yichen¡­¡± Ning Yan¡¯s sobbing voice sounded over the phone.

    ¡°Mom, what¡¯s going on?¡± Xiao Yichen realized that something had happened and hurriedly asked.

    ¡°Your second sister, she¡­ she¡­¡± Because of her grief, Ning Yan couldn¡¯t finish her sentence.

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression was veryplicated. There was anxiety and nervousness.

    ¡°She had an ident. Just now¡­ we received news that your second sister¡­ she¡­ is in the hospital¡­ unconsciously,¡± Ning Yan said.

    Xiao Yichen felt like his brain was about to explode.. Eastern Empire, Second Sister, what was Xiao Hairong going to do next?

 Chapter 175 - 175: Isnâ€™t She... Lin Qingqing?

    Chapter 175: Isn¡¯t She¡­ Lin Qingqing?

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    Xiao Yichen tried his best to control his emotions. After thinking quickly, heforted his mother. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll get You Luan to book a flight immediately and go over to see Second Sister.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    After that, Xiao Yichen chatted with his mother for a while before hanging up.

    Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan realized that the matter was tricky. They looked at Xiao Yichen as they thought of a solution.

    ¡°Brother, Ziyan,¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly said. His eyes were filled with hatred for Xiao Hairong. ¡°I need your help.¡±

    ¡°Go ahead.¡± Luo Ziyan hurriedly replied. He couldn¡¯t wait to help his brother with something so that he could get through this sadness.

    ¡°Two ns,¡± Xiao Yichen said. ¡°The first one¡­¡±

    The three stayed in the office until the afternoon before leaving together. They each drove out of the parking lot of the Eastern Empire.

    When Xiao Yichen returned home, Lin Wan was already home.

    ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen walking towards her and greeted him with a smile. ¡°Auntie Li just said that for dinner¡­¡±

    Before Lin Wan could finish speaking, Xiao Yichen pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er.¡± Xiao Yichen leaned against Lin Wan¡¯s ear and said intimately, ¡°I¡¯ll leave Ancheng City for a few days.¡±

    Lin Wan was a little surprised to hear this news.

    ¡°I got tomorrow¡¯s flight and won¡¯t be around for the next few days. If there¡¯s anything, call Zishen or Ziyan, okay?¡± Xiao Yichen said. He was only worried about her.

    On the way home, he hadmunicated with his parents. They had nothing to worry about.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied. Only then did shee back to her senses. She thought that Xiao Yichen had left Ancheng City for a few days to deal with the crisis in the Eastern Empire. ¡°Ah Chen, thepany¡­ will be fine, right?¡±

    ¡°Yes, it will be fine,¡± Xiao Yichen said firmly. In the afternoon, he had already discussed with Zishen and Ziyan. When the crisis came, they would deal with it. Although he was not 100% confident, he was more than 50% confident.

    Lin Wan nodded and did not say anything else.

    After dinner, the two of them went upstairs to rest.

    At first, Xiao Yichen did not intend to do anything to her. He just hugged her to sleep. It was not until thetter half of the night that Xiao Yichen could not help but kiss her awake in her sleep. He had to kiss her and have sex with her several times before he was satisfied.

    Lin Wan was in a daze. She only enjoyed it that night. Perhaps she knew that he was about to leave, so she kept that nostalgia in her heart.

    When Lin Wan woke up in the morning, Xiao Yichen was no longer by her side.

    Instantly, Lin Wan was sad.

    As usual, Lin Wan went to work. For the next few days, life passed quietly.

    On Friday, the stock price of the Eastern Empire began to rise. Within a day, it was even three points higher than the point before it fell. The people in Ancheng City were all discussing the stock market of the Eastern Empire.

    After Lin Wan heard the news, she was very happy. That night, she received a call from Xiao Yichen. Xiao Yichen said that he would be back in two days.

    Lin Wan was especially excited. After hanging up, she called Shen Yun and asked her to go shopping tomorrow.

    The next day, Lin Wan she woke up naturally in the morning. Then, she dressed up and went out to meet Shen Yun at the agreed ce.

    At Ancheng City¡¯s central mall, Lin Wan and Shen Yun held hands and shopped happily. The two of them walked into a brand area and saw a very beautiful dress.

    ¡°Yunyun, look at this,¡± Lin Wan said to Shen Yun as she pointed at the clothes she liked.

    ¡°It¡¯s quite nice. Let¡¯s try it,¡± Shen Yun said and called the salesperson. ¡°Hello, please¡­¡±

    When Shen Yun saw the salesperson¡¯s face, she couldn¡¯t say anything else.

    Wasn¡¯t she¡­ Lin Qingqing?

 Chapter 176 - 176: Wait for Me Another Day

    Chapter 176: Wait for Me Another Day

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    When Lin Qingqing saw Lin Wan and Shen Yun shopping, she walked over angrily and was unwilling to serve them.

    Lin Wan was surprised to see Lin Qingqing here.

    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Lin Wan asked in surprise.

    ¡°Lin Wan, stop pretending. 1 feel disgusted when I see you pretending,¡± Lin Qingqing said with hatred.

    Lin Wan could hear the anger in Lin Qingqing¡¯s words and did not know what to say.

    Lin Qingqing, Lin Qingqing¡¯s mother, and her father were all in a poor situation. What did it have to do with her?

    ¡°Yunyun, let¡¯s go,¡± Lin Wan said to Shen Yun and prepared to leave.

    She was surprised to see Lin Qingqing. She just wanted to talk to her calmly. Since Lin Qingqing was impulsive, it was better not to continue chatting with her.

    Shen Yun nodded. Just as she was about to leave with Lin Wan, Lin Qingqing suddenly stood before them.

    ¡°Lin Wan, are you going to leave?¡± Lin Qingqing stared at Lin Wan with hatred. ¡°What do you want?¡± Lin Wan asked Lin Qingqing. She was not afraid at all. She was not surprised or unfamiliar with Lin Qingqing¡¯s expression and emotions. ¡°Enemies are bound to meet on a narrow road. Since I¡¯ve seen you, how can I let you off?¡± Lin Qingqing gritted her teeth and said, ¡°It¡¯s all your fault, you jinx. You¡¯ve caused my family to be poor and needy, causing me to be like this. If I don¡¯t teach you a lesson, 1 won¡¯t be able to sleep.¡±

    With that, Lin Qingqing raised her hand and was about to p Lin Wan.

    This time, Lin Wan was not as weak as before. Just as Lin Qingqing was about to p, Lin Wan immediately raised her hand and blocked Lin Qingqing¡¯s hand. Lin Qingqing¡¯s p lingered in the air, unable to move.

    ¡°Lin Qingqing, stop.¡± Lin Wan was not weak at all. She firmly told Lin Qingqing, ¡°If there¡¯s a next time, I will teach you a lesson.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan flung her hand away.

    Lin Qingqing staggered a few steps before regaining her bnce.

    As she watched Lin Wan and Shen Yun leave, Lin Qingqing¡¯s expression was terrifyingly twisted.

    ¡°Lin Wan, just you wait. If 1 don¡¯t have a good life, you also,¡± Lin Qingqing muttered.

    After Lin Wan and Shen Yun left the mall, they went to a nearby cafe to sit down and chat.

    Lin Wan did not care about Lin Qingqing¡¯s matter, so she gradually forgot. ¡°Wanwan, is your husbanding back the day after tomorrow?¡± Shen Yun asked. When they were shopping just now, she heard Wanwan mention. ¡°Yeah,¡± Lin Wan replied. Her face was filled with joy. ¡°The crisis in the Eastern Empire is solved. He won¡¯t stay overseas for long.¡±

    Lin Wan had always thought that Xiao Yichen had gone overseas to deal with the crisis in the Eastern Empire and was busy with work.

    ¡°Yeah, your husband¡¯s pretty good.¡±

    They sat together and chatted about Xiao Yichen. Lin Wan was very happy but missed Xiao Yichen a lot more.

    After parting ways with Shen Yun, Lin Wan drove home. As soon as she was in the living room, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t wait to take out her phone and call Xiao Yichen.

    Lin Wan was excited because she missed him. She didn¡¯t overthink about it. She just wanted to contact Xiao Yichen and listen to his voice.

    The phone rang for a long time before it was picked up.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen picked up the call with a hint of fatigue.

    ¡°Chen, 1 miss you,¡± Lin Wan said coquettishly. She was instantly satisfied when she heard Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice and how he addressed her.

    ¡°Me too,¡± Xiao Yichen said, his voice sounding very low. ¡°Be good and wait for me for another day..¡±

 Chapter 177 - 177:1 Miss Her

    Chapter 177:1 Miss Her

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    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait for you,¡± Lin Wan replied firmly.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, I¡¯m a little busy here. 1¡¯11 hang up first, okay?¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Because Lin Wan was too excited, she didn¡¯t notice that there was something wrong with Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice. She replied, ¡°Okay.¡±

    At this moment, on the other end of the phone, Xiao Yichen was almost weak from donating his blood.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, go to the lounge and rest for a while,¡± the nurse said with concern as she looked at Xiao Yichen, whose lips were pale.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me,¡± Xiao Yichen said with difficulty. ¡°Hurry up and¡­ save my sister.¡±

    ¡°Alright, 1¡¯11 go now.¡± After the nurse said that, she immediately ran towards the operating theater with the blood pack.

    Xiao Yichen sat on the stool for a long time before getting up and walking to the lounge next door with difficulty.

    Lying on the bed in the lounge, Xiao Yichen did not rest. Instead, he took out his phone and dialed Luo Zishen.

    ¡°Yichen, everything is fine in Ancheng City. Everything has stabilized.¡± Luo Zishen picked up Xiao Yichen¡¯s call and reported what happened over the past two days.

    ¡°Okay, that¡¯s good,¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    ¡°But this time, we used the most dangerous method to protect the Eastern Empire and ruthlessly retaliated against Xiao Hairong. In the future¡­ will he¡­¡± Luo Zishen said worriedly.

    Xiao Hairong was too sinister and vicious. He was worried that Xiao Hairong would use even worse methods to take revenge on Yichen.

    ¡°Let¡¯s¡­ talk about it in the future!¡± Xiao Yichen said with difficulty.

    Luo Zishen suddenly realized that there was something wrong with Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice. He immediately asked, ¡°Yichen, what¡­ what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    ¡°My sister needs blood. I just donated it,¡± Xiao Yichen said incoherently.

    ¡°Are you alright?¡± Luo Zishen asked worriedly. ¡°Did you donate too much blood?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Xiao Yichen said. In the end, he exined, ¡°She¡¯s my sister. I have to¡­ save her.¡±

    His second sister was unconscious because of him. How could he stand by her side? He would do his best to save her even if it wasn¡¯t because of him.

    Luo Zishen was the eldest brother, after all. After thinking for a long time, he said, ¡°I¡¯ll go over to find you tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°No need.¡± Xiao Yichen hurriedly stopped him. ¡°I¡¯ll be back the day after tomorrow.¡±

    Luo Zishen frowned. Although the crisis in the Eastern Empire had been resolved,ing back the day after tomorrow¡­

    ¡°Is it because of Lin Wan?¡± Luo Zishen asked. At the moment, he could only think of this one reason why Yichen was in a hurry to return.

    ¡°Yes, 1 miss her.¡± Thinking of his wife, Xiao Yichen had a smile on his face.

    Then, Xiao Yichen took a few deep breaths and continued, ¡°Brother, if nothing goes wrong tonight, my sister will pass the critical period. I¡¯ve already arranged for the attending doctor and caregiver.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll be back the day after tomorrow. Not only because of Wan¡¯er but also¡­ I have to deal with everything of the Eastern Empire personally. I can¡¯t be negligent,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Even though the crisis was over, he could not guess when Xiao Hairong¡¯s next move would be.

    ¡°Okay, got it.¡± Luo Zishen understood Xiao Yichen¡¯s thoughts and supported him.

    ¡°If anything happens, call me¡­ anytime,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    The weekend passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, Monday arrived. Lin Wan was on the way to thepany, still thinking Xiao Yichen should be on the ne now..

 Chapter 178 - 178: Itâ€™s Never... You

    Chapter 178: It¡¯s Never¡­ You

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    However, she couldn¡¯t go to the airport to pick him up. When Yichen called her yesterday, he said that Zishen and Ziyan would pick him up today, so he asked her to go to work obediently.

    At the arrival hall, Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan were already waiting for Xiao Yichen.

    When they saw Xiao Yichening out, Luo Ziyan hurriedly walked forward and took the suitcase from Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°How¡¯s your health?¡± Luo Ziyan was concerned about his health.

    He worried about Xiao Yichen¡¯s health since he donated his blood to save Sister Ruiling.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine now.¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone returned to normal, and his expression was the same as usual. There was nothing wrong with him.

    The three of them got into the car. Luo Zishen drove while Xiao Yichen and Luo Ziyan sat in the back.

    ¡°Back to Blue Bay vi or the Eastern Empire?¡± Luo Zishen asked Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Eastern Empire.¡± Xiao Yichen took out his phone and dialed Lin Wan.

    The phone was answered on the second ring.

    ¡°Chen, are you back?¡± Lin Wan was very excited on the other end of the phone.

    ¡°Yes, on the way back to the city.¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice became gentler. ¡°I¡¯ll go back to the Eastern Empire now and take some time to go to Dream Philpany in the afternoon.¡±

    ¡°Hmm, if you¡¯re too busy, you don¡¯t have toe. I¡¯ll wait for you at home after work.¡± Lin Wan couldn¡¯t hide the joy in her voice.

    ¡°Alright¡­¡±

    After hanging up, Xiao Yichen heard Luo Ziyan¡¯s voice.

    ¡°Looks like your wife is more important than me in your heart,¡± Luo Ziyan said with a veryining expression.

    Xiao Yichen turned to look at Luo Ziyan and said, ¡°In my heart¡­ there has never been¡­ you.¡±

    Pfft! Luo Zishenughed from the front row.

    Luo Ziyan wanted to retort him. In the end, he was still mute.

    This guy despised him on purpose!

    Xiao Yichen did not care about Luo Ziyan¡¯s emotions. He picked up his phone and dialed the number of the mansion to report his second sister¡¯s situation to the two elders.

    In the Eastern Empire, Xiao Yichen had been dealing with things all morning. Luo Zishen stayed in the Eastern Empire and asionally helped Xiao Yichen.

    It was not until three in the afternoon that Xiao Yichen finished his important work. Xiao Yichen nned to deal with the remaining matters tomorrow.

    ¡°Brother, I¡¯ll leave first. I¡¯ll treat you to a meal another day,¡± Xiao Yichen said as he hurriedly picked up his coat, phone, and car keys and walked towards the office door.

    Luo Zishen knew where Xiao Yichen was anxiously going, but just as he was about to leave the office, he said, ¡°Next time, bring Lin Wan over for dinner.¡±

    He wanted to know more about this girl who could be considered his sister-inw. He wanted to see what charm she had to attract his outstanding brother.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied and walked out of the office.

    Xiao Yichen drove all the way to Dream Philpany.

    Xiao Yichen was also Dream Philpany¡¯s boss, so he had his own independent office.

    In the design department, everyone was busy with their work. A colleague from the administrative department came to the design department and went to Lin Wan¡¯s side to inform her in a low voice, ¡°Lin Wan, Mr. Xiao wants you to bring the design n of Hua Ke Companyst month to look for him.¡±

    When Lin Wan heard this, she immediately understood that bringing the design was just an excuse. The design work for Hua Ke Company had long beenpleted.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go over now,¡± Lin Wan said happily.

    After the colleagues from the administrative department left, Lin Wan took a random design and walked toward Xiao Yichen¡¯s office.

    She knocked on the door and heard the answer from inside. Lin Wan pushed the door open and walked in, only to be pulled into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms..

 Chapter 179 - 179: Childish Man

    Chapter 179: Childish Man

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    Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t wait to get close to Lin Wan. He locked the office door. Then, his gaze returned to Lin Wan.

    Xiao Yichen imprisoned Lin Wan, letting her also in a bad mood. She stared at Xiao Yichen and said, ¡°Can you be friendly? Let go of me.¡±

    ¡°No.¡± Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t agree. Not only did he not let go, but he also moved closer.

    Lin Wan was furious. She reprimanded, ¡°We¡¯re at thepany. You, you, you have to watch your image.¡±

    Seeing Lin Wan was really angry, Xiao Yichen restrained his thoughts and did not intend to continue angering her.

    After that, Xiao Yichen let go of Lin Wan and pulled her to the sofa to sit down. He started chatting with Lin Wan.

    They enjoyed being alone together. Xiao Yichen was happy because time was a luxury as long as this woman was by his side.

    ¡°Are you done with work?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Lin Wan after a long time.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m done in the morning,¡± Lin Wan said. On the call in the morning, he said he mighte over in the afternoon. Hence, she sped up her work in the morning and finished her work for the day. In the afternoon, she just browsed through and checked the work she had done.

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    When it was almost time to get off work, Lin Wan left Xiao Yichen¡¯s office and returned to the design department.

    Shen Yun had long noticed the joy on Lin Wan¡¯s face when she returned. After work, she hurriedly went to Lin Wan¡¯s side and asked, ¡°Did your husbande to thepany?¡±

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan replied softly, worried her colleagues around her would hear her.

    ¡°No wonder you¡¯re so happy.¡± Shen Yun was happy for Lin Wan. ¡°Go home quickly!¡±

    ¡°Okay, Yunyun, I¡¯ll get going first. Bye.¡±

    After leaving the office, Lin Wan went straight to the underground parking lot. She had an appointment with Xiao Yichen just now, he was waiting for her in the parking lot.

    Xiao Yichen drove very fast. When they reached home, Xiao Yichen only instructed Auntie Li, ¡°Auntie Li, go and rest after you¡¯re done cooking. Come over tomorrow morning to clean.¡±

    Then, Xiao Yichen held Lin Wan¡¯s hand and went upstairs.

    After returning to the bedroom, Xiao Yichen started to take action. After knowing his character, Lin Wan also knew that she could not escape his clutches. She could only ept her fate.

    Time passed quickly. After a long time, Lin Wan prepared to leave the bedroom and go downstairs.

    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Seeing that Lin Wan was about to leave, Xiao Yichen panicked and hurriedly went forward to stop her.

    ¡°It¡¯s not your business.¡± Lin Wan was still angry. She didn¡¯t want to answer Xiao Yichen, let alone say a word to him.

    Xiao Yichen did not give up. He strode over to Lin Wan and blocked her way, not letting her go out.

    ¡°Don¡¯t even think about leaving my side,¡± Xiao Yichen said firmly, afraid that she would leave him.

    The current Lin Wan was already stationed in his heart. Moreover, it was already deeply rooted. He would not allow her to leave.

    ¡°Huh¡­¡± Lin Wan chuckled weakly. She looked at Xiao Yichen and said, ¡°Xiao Yichen, you¡¯re so childish.¡±

    How could there be such a childish man? She only wanted to go downstairs. Who said she was leaving his side?

    After receiving a reprimand from Lin Wan, Xiao Yichen wanted to respond, but he was at a loss for words. He could only look at Lin Wan in a daze.

    Lin Wan suddenly felt angry and amused. She could only say helplessly, ¡°I¡¯m going downstairs to eat. I¡¯m hungry.¡±

    She hadn¡¯t eaten the dinner and was already starving.

    Hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen understood the situation and rxed. Then, he pulled Lin Wan¡¯s hand and said naturally, ¡°Let¡¯s eat together.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen pulled Lin Wan downstairs.

 Chapter 180 - 18o: This Spot Must Be You

    Chapter 18o: This Spot Must Be You

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    The next day, after the rm rang, Lin Wan dragged her tired body to the bathroom. Early in the morning, she was poorer than the emotion when she got off work. She was very tired.

    When she came out of the shower, Lin Wan was about to walk towards the bathroom in a daze when she bumped into a man.

    ¡°Oh¡­¡± Lin Wan grunted. She thought she would bounce back after hitting, but the long arm wrapped around her waist. She was safe and sound.

    Xiao Yichen looked at her in his arms and felt very satisfied.

    ¡°Does it¡­ hurt there?¡± Xiao Yichen asked. He worried she would feel ufortable because it had been too longst night.

    Lin Wan shook her head and was not shy about such a topic. ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt. You have to be more careful in the future.¡±

    ¡°Sure,¡± Xiao Yichen said. He knew how to dote on his wife.

    ¡°Go wash up quickly. I¡¯m going to change my clothes,¡± Lin Wan said childishly. Her voice was coquettish.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. He did not let go of her. Instead, he kissed her for a long time before letting go of her.

    Lin Wan pouted. Walking towards the cloakroom, she said, ¡°You haven¡¯t even brushed your teeth, and you¡¯re still kissing me. Hmph¡­¡±

    Hearing herints, Xiao Yichen only felt happy.

    Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, two weeks had passed.

    The Eastern Empire¡¯s jewelry industry released the result of the second draft of the SU series designpetition. Dream Philpany entered the top three and participated in the third draftpetition, which was the finals.

    At this moment, be it the design department or other departments in the Dream Philpany, was filled with joy.

    In the design department, all the employees stopped what they were doing and surrounded Lin Wan¡¯s desk to congratte her.

    ¡°Lin Wan, you¡¯re the best.¡±

    ¡°Wanwan, you can do it. Try to be the first ce and make the Dream Philpany proud. Your reputation will also spread.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. Maybe you¡¯ll be the one going to RISD. You have to work hard.¡±

    Listening to her colleagues¡¯ words, Lin Wan only smiled and did not express any thoughts.

    She knew that she was still a distance away from sess. She still had to work hard until she obtained the results of the finals. Only then would she be considered to have won.

    ¡°Alright, it¡¯s about time to rest. Everyone, let¡¯s get to work,¡± the director urged. Then, she told Lin Wan, ¡°Lin Wan,e here for a while.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Lin Wan nodded and answered the director.

    After the other colleagues returned to their desks and got busy, Lin Wan went to the director¡¯s office.

    Lin Wan sat opposite the director and started chatting with her.

    ¡°Lin Wan, although this is not the final result, it still proves your ability,¡± the director said. ¡°Continue to work hard in the future. If the results of the finals are out and ourpany is first, the matter of you going to RISD for further studies will be finalized. This spot will be yours.¡±

    Hearing the director¡¯s words, Lin Wan became even more confident.

    ¡°Thank you, director. 1 will work hard,¡± Lin Wan said firmly.

    After chatting with the director for a long time, Lin Wan left the office. However, before she reached her desk, she heard her colleague say, ¡°Lin Wan, your phone keeps ringing.¡±

    ¡°Okay, thank you.¡± Lin Wan said and quickened her pace to her desk.

    She picked up her phone and saw six missed calls from Xiao Yichen.

    Lin Wan hurriedly left the office with her phone and went to the corridor to call Xiao Yichen back.

    ¡°Are you very busy?¡± Xiao Yichen picked up the call and asked Lin Wan..

 Chapter 181 - 181: How Does She Know My Name?

    Chapter 181: How Does She Know My Name?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°No, I was just in the director¡¯s office,¡± Lin Wan exined first, then added happily, ¡°Chen, Dream Philpany has made it to the finals.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I didn¡¯t participate in the second-round selection,¡± Xiao Yichen told Lin Wan. To prove her capability this time, he voluntarily withdrew from the panel and let the other judges decide. ¡°Wan¡¯er, this time¡­ it¡¯s all thanks to your skills. Congrattions.¡±

    ¡°Mm,¡± Lin Wan replied joyfully.

    ¡°Shall I pick you up in the afternoon and have dinner with Zishen and Ziyan tonight?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired about Lin Wan¡¯s avability.

    As long as she agreed, he¡¯d arrange to meet with Zishen and Ziyan.

    ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll go along with your n,¡± Lin Wan agreed.

    After hanging up, Lin Wan lingered in the corridor for a moment before happily returning to the office to resume work.

    Xiao Yichen ended the call in the East Mansion and contacted Luo Zishen and

    Luo Ziyan to set a time and ce.

    Meanwhile, in a car at the airport, the mayor of Ancheng City was escorting his daughter back home.

    ¡°Dad, you didn¡¯t tell anyone I¡¯ming back, did you?¡± Xu Yanxi leaned against her father and asked yfully.

    ¡°You explicitly instructed me not to inform anyone. How could I possibly betray your trust?¡± Xu Yaozhong replied to his daughter.

    His daughter had returned today, and he had set aside his busy schedule to pick her up from the airport.

    ¡°That¡¯s a relief,¡± Xu Yanxi said happily. She peered ahead and spoke with sincerity, ¡°I¡¯vee back this time to surprise Yichen.¡±

    With that, Xu Yanxi directed the driver up front, ¡°Uncle Wang, head straight to the East Mansion.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Uncle Wang replied.

    Xu Yaozhong gazed at his daughter and smiled, ¡°You! Your heart is filled with Yichen.¡±

    ¡°Of course, Dad. You must understand that Yichen is my future husband,¡± Xu Yanxi said proudly. She gazed out the window, feeling nervous and anticipation about meeting Xiao Yichen for the first time in so many years.

    In the East Mansion, everyone in thepany was busy at work when a stylishly dressed woman entered, capturing the attention of those around her.

    Xu Yanxi, however, paid no heed to the curious looks. She donned her sunsses and confidently strolled toward the elevator in her ten-centimeter high heels.

    The onlookers waiting for the elevator were taken aback when they saw the fashionable woman. They watched as she entered the CEO¡¯s private elevator, and the doors closed behind her.

    ¡°Could she be¡­ the CEO¡¯s¡­ girlfriend?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s highly likely. Look, she¡¯s taking the exclusive elevator for the CEO. Only the CEO or those he permits have ess to it.¡±

    ¡°Wow, so this woman is the CEO¡¯s wife?¡±

    ¡°It seems that way¡­¡±

    In the CEO¡¯s top-floor office at the East Mansion, Xiao Yichen was diligently working at his desk. You Luan was seated across from him, engrossed in his tasks.

    When the elevator dinged, and the doors slowly opened, You Luan instinctively looked up at the neer.

    ¡°You are¡­¡± You Luan was bewildered. The voice was somewhat unfamiliar, and the woman¡¯s sunsses concealed most of her face, making it difficult to identify her.

    ¡°You Luan,¡± Xu Yanxi called out, aware that he was Xiao Yichen¡¯s assistant.

    You Luan was momentarily stunned and remained silent. The voice was unfamiliar, and he didn¡¯t seem to recognize her.. How does she know my name? Does she know me?

 Chapter 182 - 182: Miss Xu Is Back

    Chapter 182: Miss Xu Is Back

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Is Yichen in the office?¡± Xu Yanxi paid no mind to You Luan¡¯s bewildered state and inquired.

    ¡°Yes, he is,¡± You Luan replied calmly, his thoughts still caught up in trying to identify her.

    A smile graced Xu Yanxi¡¯s face as she approached the CEO¡¯s office.

    Upon reaching the door, Xu Yanxi didn¡¯t bother to knock. She pushed the door open and entered.

    Xiao Yichen was engrossed in reviewing documents. The sound of the opening door caught him by surprise, and a hint of annoyance rose. Who dares to barge in without knocking?

    However, as Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes fell upon the person before him, even without fully seeing her face, he knew who she was.

    ¡°Yanxi?¡± Xiao Yichen called out.

    ¡°Chen¡­¡± Xu Yanxi uttered affectionately and immediately approached Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen stood up, his surprise evident in his expression.

    She¡­ How¡­

    When does she return?

    Xu Yanxi drew closer to Xiao Yichen, gazing affectionately at him for a while. Then, she extended her arms and threw herself into his embrace, holding him tightly.

    ¡°Chen, I¡¯ve missed you. 1 missed you,¡± Xu Yanxi expressed emotionally.

    Xiao Yichen stood still, not reciprocating her embrace. He allowed Xu Yanxi to hug him but did not reach out to hug her in return.

    After some time, Xu Yanxi released her hold on Xiao Yichen and thoughtfully regarded his handsome face.

    ¡°Chen¡­¡± Xu Yanxi murmured, standing on her tiptoes, poised to kiss him.

    Xiao Yichen realized her intentions, and just as Xu Yanxi¡¯s lips were about to meet his, he leaned back and turned his face away, avoiding her kiss.

    Xu Yanxi saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s actions and felt a deep sadness. His distance perplexed her.

    Is Chen¡¯s actions a way to distance himself from me?

    But 1 am the woman closest to his heart, and he is the person 1 love most. Why would he¡­ want to distance himself from me?

    ¡°Yanxi,¡± Xiao Yichen called out. He reached out and gently held her arm, moving her a short distance away. They locked eyes.

    ¡°When did youe back?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired. Her sudden and unexpected return, and he hadn¡¯t been prepared for it.

    ¡°An hour ago,¡± Xu Yanxi replied, sadness lingering in her heart. ¡°My father sent me here.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    Xu Yanxi removed her sunsses, finally allowing Xiao Yichen to see her face.

    She had be even more beautiful and had acquired an added air of elegance.

    Despite acknowledging her beauty, Xiao Yichen remained unmoved.

    ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Xiao Yichen asked. It was nearly noon. ¡°Shall we go grab a bite to eat?¡±

    ¡°Sure.¡± Xu Yanxi nodded with delight. As long as she was with Yichen, she felt content no matter what they did.

    Xu Yanxi¡¯s prior sorrow gradually transformed into happiness at sharing a meal with him.

    Xiao Yichen and Xu Yanxi exited the office and descended to the ground floor.

    Only then did You Luan recollect that the woman was Miss Xu.

    Upon observing his boss and Miss Xu departing together, You Luan grew increasingly concerned. With Miss Xu¡¯s return, what about Madam¡­?

    As Xiao Yichen and Xu Yanxi passed through the first-floor lobby, she suddenly grasped Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm and leaned against him..

 Chapter 183 - 183: Iâ€™ll Tell You Another Day!

    Chapter 183: I¡¯ll Tell You Another Day!

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Xiao Yichen noticed Xu Yanxi¡¯s actions and knew they were the center of attention. He contemted distancing himself from her but hesitated, not wanting to make Yanxi seem awkward. So, he had no choice but to y along.

    Just a few minutes after Xiao Yichen and Xu Yanxi passed by, the colleagues at the Eastern Empire had already snapped photos. The images were rapidly being shared and discussed, generating gossip about their president.

    Xiao Yichen took Xu Yanxi to an upscale restaurant, where they conversed while eating.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s face showed little emotion. He simply inquired briefly about Xu Yanxi¡¯s situation abroad. Meanwhile, Xu Yanxi, in her heart, was incredibly happy.

    ¡°Chen, I won¡¯t leave this time. I want to stay by your side,¡± she eximed joyfully.

    Upon hearing her words, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t share her enthusiasm. He contemted the matter and changed the subject. ¡°Do you have any ns for your future career?¡±

    ¡°I intend to open my design studio and take on various projects. I want to start my own business. Although the initial stages may be challenging, the prospects are promising.¡± Xu Yanxi¡¯s career goals were clearly defined.

    Xiao Yichen nodded, knowing that Xu Yanxi had always been strong-willed and capable in her preferred line of work.

    ¡°By the way, Chen, you mentioned on the phonest time that you had something to tell me when 1 returned. What is it?¡± Xu Yanxi asked with a bright smile.

    As Xiao Yichen gazed at her cheerful face, coupled with the surprise of her sudden return, he found it difficult to bring up the topic.

    ¡°I¡¯ll tell you another day!¡± Xiao Yichen decided it would be best to postpone the conversation to ater date.

    Today wasn¡¯t the right time, and he was not mentally prepared. It was her first day back, and she seemed so happy. He couldn¡¯t bear to spoil her mood.

    ¡°Alright¡­¡± Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Xu Yanxi considered it unimportant and didn¡¯t give it much thought.

    After lunch, Xiao Yichen asked, ¡°Shall 1 drop you off at home?¡±

    ¡°No, I want to apany you to the Eastern Empire. I¡¯d like to have dinner with you,¡± Xu Yanxi coquettishly stated, determined to stick close to Xiao Yichen this time.

    ¡°Yanxi, I have ns for this evening,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, unsure how to turn down her request as he had never denied her.

    ¡°What are your ns?¡± Xu Yanxi inquired.

    ¡°I¡¯ve arranged to meet Zishen and Ziyan for dinner,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    He couldn¡¯t bring himself to lie to her as he had been open with her since their youth.

    ¡°That¡¯s great. Let¡¯s dine together!¡± Xu Yanxi expressed her delight, seeing it as a wonderful opportunity to be with Yichen and see Zishen and Ziyan.

    Xiao Yichen was about to respond when Xu Yanxi preempted him with her words.

    ¡°Chen, let¡¯s return to the Eastern Empire. You can attend to your work in the afternoon, and I¡¯ll nap in your office lounge. I¡¯m quite tired after the long flight,¡± Xu Yanxi suggested, holding Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm and gazing at him with a coquettish look.

    Xiao Yichen felt rather helpless. He wanted to decline, but seeing Xu Yanxi in this state, he couldn¡¯t bring himself.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen agreed.

    Upon their return to the Eastern Empire, Xu Yanxi made her way to Xiao Yichen¡¯s office lounge for some rest. Meanwhile, Xiao Yichen dealt with urgent documents and headed to a meeting.

    With work consuming his thoughts, he had initially intended to call Lin Wan but hadpletely forgotten about it.

 Chapter 184 - 184: Itâ€™s Inappropriate to Talk About Lin Wan on Such An Occasion

    Chapter 184: It¡¯s Inappropriate to Talk About Lin Wan on Such An asion

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    After her workday ended, Lin Wan left the office building alongside Shen Yun. Following their goodbyes, Lin Wan proceeded to where she typically awaited Xiao Yichen.

    She stood by the roadside not far from thepany, patiently waiting.

    However, as 20 minutes passed, then 4.0 minutes, there was still no sign of Xiao Yichen.

    Finally, Lin Wan¡¯s patience ran out. She retrieved her phone and dialed Xiao Yichen¡¯s number.

    At that very moment, Xiao Yichen was driving to the restaurant with Xu Yanxi.

    When his phone rang, he reached for it and, upon seeing the caller¡¯s name, he realized he had forgotten to call Lin Wan.

    With a sense of urgency, Xiao Yichen was about to answer the call when Xu Yanxi, who sat beside him, snatched the phone from his hand.

    ¡°Who¡¯s calling?¡± Xu Yanxi inquired casually at first, looking at Xiao Yichen¡¯s phone. ¡°Who¡¯s Wan¡¯er?¡±

    Xiao Yichen was stunned and hesitated for a response. After a moment, he began, ¡°It¡¯s important¡­¡±

    Before Xiao Yichen could finish, Xu Yanxi interjected.

    ¡°It must be a woman. You can¡¯t answer it.¡± She took action on Xiao Yichen¡¯s behalf and ended the call.

    Subsequently, Xu Yanxi did not return the phone to Xiao Yichen. Instead, she turned it off and ced it in her bag.

    ¡°Chen, I¡¯m back now. You are not allowed to interact with any woman other than me. Work is an exception, but I want to keep a close eye on you,¡± Xu Yanxi dered with an air of confidence and willingness in her voice.

    ¡°Yanxi, you¡­¡± Xiao Yichen was displeased with Xu Yanxi¡¯s actions, but he understood her personality well, and her actions were expected.

    Xu Yanxi appeared somewhat upset when she nced at Xiao Yichen. She showed no intention of reconsidering her actions, appearing even more agitated than Xiao Yichen. She turned her gaze toward the window.

    Upon observing Xu Yanxi¡¯s demeanor, Xiao Yichen felt at a loss.

    As he gripped the steering wheel tightly and focused on the road ahead, Xiao Yichen felt deeply concerned about Lin Wan.

    Is she still waiting for me near thepany?

    Xiao Yichen med himself for not calling her in the afternoon. It was his oversight.

    Upon their arrival at the restaurant¡¯s private room, Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan were taken aback when they saw Xu Yanxi.

    ¡°Zishen, Ziyan, there¡¯s no need to react so dramatically upon seeing me, is there?¡± Xu Yanxi addressed the brothers with a smile.

    ¡°No, Yanxi, why did you suddenly¡­ return? There was no prior indication!¡± Luo Ziyan was still in shock.

    ¡°I wanted to surprise you. So, surprise!¡± Xu Yanxi responded with a smile.

    Once Luo Ziyan slowly adjusted to the surprise, he decided not to dwell on it and inquired, ¡°1 thought Yichen would bring Lin¡­¡±

    However, Luo Ziyan¡¯s elder brother interrupted him before he could finish.

    ¡°Ziyan,¡± Luo Zishen called out with a hint of gravity in his eyes. He addressed his younger brother, ¡°Let¡¯s order.¡±

    It¡¯s inappropriate to talk about Lin Wan on such an asion.

    Though he wasn¡¯t aware of how Yichen was handling the situation. Yanxi¡¯s personality was well-known, so the topic of Lin Wan was left untouched for now.

    Luo Ziyan promptly regained hisposure and concealed his emotions. He smiled at Xu Yanxi and asked, ¡°What would you like to eat, Yanxi? I¡¯ll order for you.¡±

    Upon seeing Luo Ziyan¡¯s enthusiasm, Xu Yanxi decided not to read too much into it and began discussing the menu with him.

    Xiao Yichen and Luo Zishen exchanged nces but remained silent.

 Chapter 185 - 185: Iâ€™ll Give You Everything I Have

    Chapter 185: I¡¯ll Give You Everything I Have

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    It was already past eight when Lin Wan returned home. She entered the living room with a sense of disappointment and sat down on the couch.

    Auntie Li wasn¡¯t at the vi tonight, leaving Lin Wan alone in the spacious, empty vi.

    After sitting on the sofa for a while, Lin Wan felt hungry. Only then did she go to the dining room to find something to eat.

    Yichen must have informed Auntie Li earlier that she didn¡¯t need to prepare dinner tonight, so now that Lin Wan has returned, there¡¯s no dinner.

    But where has Yichen gone? He promised to take me out for dinner tonight, yet I can¡¯t reach him on the phone.

    After a simple meal, Lin Wan no longer felt hungry. She returned to the living room, sat on the couch, and watched TV, waiting for Xiao Yichen to return.

    In Lin Wan¡¯s mind, Xiao Yichen might have been dyed due to something, considering his busy schedule. After all, he had been very busy, sost-minute changes were normal.

    Their dinner wasn¡¯t particrly lively in the restaurant¡¯s private room, but it was not unpleasant either. After the meal, Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan left first.

    Xiao Yichen and Xu Yanxi got into the car. Upon noticing Xu Yanxi fastened her seatbelt, he suggested, ¡°I¡¯ll take you home.¡±

    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want to go home,¡± Xu Yanxi immediately responded. She looked at Xiao Yichen with a determined expression. ¡°1¡¯11 stay in a hotel. Chen, please take me to one.¡±

    Xiao Yichen, without showing any frustration, agreed. He started the car engine and took her to a hotel as she requested.

    Xu Yanxi had reserved a five-star hotel affiliated with the Eastern Empire. Xiao Yichen parked the car in the hotel¡¯s underground parking lot, and the two took the elevator to the suite¡¯s entrance. A waiter was already waiting with a card.

    ¡°Miss Xu, here is your card.¡± The waiter handed the card to Xu Yanxi and greeted Xiao Yichen. ¡°Hi, Mr. Xiao.¡±

    ¡°You may leave now.¡± Xiao Yichen acknowledged the waiter. As he finished speaking, Xu Yanxi opened the door and walked inside.

    Xiao Yichen paused at the entrance for a moment before following her inside. ¡°Chen, do you remember this room? 1 celebrated my 18th birthday here. You and Ziyan were the ones who threw me a birthday party.¡± Xu Yanxi reminisced happily as she looked around the suite.

    Only then did Xiao Yichen recall that they hosted Yanxi¡¯s birthday celebration in this very suite in this hotel.

    However, those memories were distant and fading.

    ¡°Yanxi, have a good night¡¯s rest.¡± Xiao Yichen approached Xu Yanxi. ¡°Is it time to give me back my phone?¡±

    Xu Yanxi smiled upon hearing his words, taking her phone from her bag and handing it to Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen epted the phone but didn¡¯t turn it on immediately. He ced it in his pocket and looked at Xu Yanxi. ¡°Well¡­ I should go now.¡±

    He was eager to hurry home and check if Lin Wan was there.

    He was deeply worried about his beloved wife.

    He missed their dinner appointment today without any prior notice.

    Upon seeing Xiao Yichen preparing to leave, Xu Yanxi swiftly walked over. Just as he took a few steps, she stood before him, blocking his path.

    ¡°Chen,¡± she called out coquettishly, touching his neck. ¡°Don¡¯t leave tonight¡­ please?¡±

    Xiao Yichen remained unmoved by her actions. He grabbed her arms and attempted to pull her away from himself.

    ¡°Yanxi, don¡¯t¡­¡± Before Xiao Yichen could finish his sentence, Xu Yanxi¡¯s voice stopped him.

    ¡°Chen, I love you. 1 truly love you.¡± Xu Yanxi gazed at Xiao Yichen¡¯s handsome face and confessed affectionately. ¡°I¡¯ve chosen you since we were young, and now that we¡¯ve grown up tonight¡­ I want to give you everything I have..¡±

 Chapter 186 - 186: Youâ€™re the First Person

    Chapter 186: You¡¯re the First Person

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Xu Yanxi¡¯s voice carried a hint of gentleness and allure.

    Xiao Yichen, however, remained unmoved by Xu Yanxi¡¯s words. The image of Lin Wan consumed his thoughts.

    ¡°Yanxi¡­¡± Xiao Yichen exerted some force to gently pull Xu Yanxi away from him, creating a distance between them.

    He looked at Xu Yanxi¡¯s face seriously, his tone softening slightly as he said, ¡°I treat you well, care for you, and love you, but it doesn¡¯t mean 1 want to possess you.¡±

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Xu Yanxi couldn¡¯t quite grasp their meaning.

    Chen loves me. I¡¯ve witnessed his care for me, but he¡­ doesn¡¯t want to possess me? Why?

    ¡°Chen, I¡­¡± Xiao Yichen interrupted Xu Yanxi¡¯s words.

    ¡°Get some rest. I¡¯ll be on my way.¡± Xiao Yichen released Xu Yanxi¡¯s arm and briskly headed for the door.

    Xu Yanxi watched him depart, her mind filled with spections.

    Is there another woman in Chen¡¯s life? Or has our distance grown over the years of separation?

    After contemting these thoughts, Xu Yanxi decided these weren¡¯t major concerns.

    He would get rid of the women around Chen one by one!

    She would eliminate any women around Chen one by one, and as for the distance between them, she believed that she had ample time to be with him and cultivate more feelings with him to make up for the separation of these years.

    Xiao Yichen drove directly to Blue Bay vi. On the way, he repeatedly called Lin Wan on his phone.

    But no one answered.

    Xiao Yichen grew even more anxious, fervently hoping Lin Wan was safe and sound.

    Upon returning to Blue Bay vi, he had barely parked the car when he rushed inside the vi.

    As he stepped into the vi and spotted Lin Wan sleeping on the sofa, warmth spread through him, mingled with a pang of heartache.

    After hastening over, he knelt beside the sofa, taking in the sight of her. She still held the remote control, and the TV yed a series of dramas.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen called softly.

    Lin Wan, groggy from her slumber, heard her name.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called out again.

    Only then did Lin Wan wake up a little. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and opened them.

    ¡°Chen.¡± Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s face. A slight curve formed at the corner of her mouth. She spoke with a hint of drowsiness, ¡°You¡¯re back.¡±

    ¡°Yes,¡± he replied, pulling her into a tight embrace. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡±

    He knew he had wronged her today by standing her up. He wondered how long she had been waiting near thepany.

    Thankfully, she had stayed safely at home.

    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I know you¡¯re swamped with work,¡± she said, not making a fuss and showing no signs of anger. Then, she added coquettishly, ¡°Chen, I haven¡¯t had dinner. I¡¯m hungry.¡±

    ¡°Alright,¡± he replied, his heart aching. ¡°Lie down on the sofa for a bit. I¡¯ll make some noodles. How¡¯s that sound?¡±

    Her sleepiness receded a bit at his words, and she looked at him in surprise. ¡°Can you cook?¡±

    ¡°I know a bit,¡± he admitted. ¡°But you¡¯re the first person to taste my cooking.¡±

    ¡°Yes,¡± she replied, feeling content.

    ¡°Lie down and rx,¡± he urged. After gently carrying Lin Wan to the sofa, he kissed her forehead before heading to the kitchen to get started..

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    Chapter 187: You and Miss Xu Are on the Headlines

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    Xiao Yichen prepared the noodles swiftly. As Lin Wan sat in the dining room, savoring the delicious and simple meal, she felt a sense of contentment.

    ¡°It¡¯s really tasty!¡± Lin Wan was like a child, expressing her satisfaction with just a bowl of noodles.

    Xiao Yichen observed the joy on her face and felt even more affectionate toward her. ¡°I¡¯ll make it for you again next time if you want.¡±

    ¡°Indeed¡­¡±

    After their meal, Lin Wan waited in the dining room while Xiao Yichen cleaned the kitchen. When he was finished, he carried Lin Wan upstairs to rest.

    That night, they fell asleep in each other¡¯s arms, feeling happy and at peace.

    As Xiao Yichen arrived at the East Mansion the following day, You Luan approached him hurriedly, presenting today¡¯s newspaper.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao,¡± You Luan greeted respectfully, handing the newspaper to his boss and saying, ¡°You and Miss Xu are featured in the headlines.¡±

    Upon hearing this, Xiao Yichen¡¯s brow furrowed, and he swiftly took the newspaper to read.

    The front page featured a photo of him and Yanxi, apanied by a headline.

    Simultaneously, at Dream Phil Company, Lin Wan also noticed the news. She couldn¡¯t help but feel a little concerned. The person in the photo was indeed Yichen, and the woman holding his arm, while not showing her face, was dressed elegantly and seemed quite young.

    After scrutinizing it momentarily, Lin Wan decided not to dwell on it further. After spending considerable time with Xiao Yichen, she understood his affection for her, particrly afterst night¡¯s bowl of fragrant noodles. She believed he genuinely cared for her.

    After closing the browser, Lin Wan returned to her work. She knew her current focus was winning the SU Collection designpetition and securing a ce at R1SD for further studies. She would have a bright future ahead.

    After a busy morning, when Lin Wan and Shen Yun were having lunch together, Shen Yun asked Lin Wan softly, ¡°Wanwan, the news today, it¡¯s not true, right?¡±

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t answer Shen Yun but instead told her about Xiao Yichen cooking for herst night.

    Shen Yun¡¯s eyes shone with certainty, and she assured her, ¡°Wanwan, your husband loves you dearly. Trust me, this news is entirely false. That woman must have instigated it to garner attention.¡±

    Lin Wan agreed as she had considered the same possibility.

    ¡°Your husband is outstanding, and you two are privately married, so as long as you don¡¯t let these scandals bother you, it¡¯s fine,¡± Shen Yun counseled her.

    ¡°Indeed¡­¡±

    At the East Mansion, Xiao Yichen returned to his office after lunch, intending to begin work. However, he received a call from Xu Yanxi.

    ¡°Chen, can you go shopping with me this afternoon?¡± Xu Yanxi¡¯s coquettish voice emanated from the phone.

    ¡°Yanxi, I have some work this afternoon,¡± Xiao Yichen tactfully declined. He was worried about upsetting Xu Yanxi, adding, ¡°I¡¯ll treat you to a meal another day.¡±

    ¡°No, I want you to go shopping with me,¡± Xu Yanxi persisted. After a brief pause, she continued, ¡°You go ahead with your work. I¡¯ll meet you at East Mansionter, and when you¡¯re done, we can go shopping together.¡±

    After Xu Yanxi finished speaking, she had already decided without waiting for Xiao Yichen to say anything. She continued, ¡°That¡¯s settled then. See youter. Bye.¡±

    Before Xiao Yichen could respond, the call ended.

    He felt resigned as he knew Xu Yanxi¡¯s personality well. After a brief pause, he reached for his phone and called Lin Wan..

 Chapter 188 - 188: Why Is Wanâ€™er Here?

    Chapter 188: Why Is Wan¡¯er Here?

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    ¡°Hello, Chen.¡± Lin Wan answered the call.

    ¡°Mm, are you busy with work today?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice was filled with gentleness.

    ¡°I¡¯m not busy,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen responded. ¡°Wan¡¯er, 1 might be homete in the afternoon.

    You can go back and eat first. You don¡¯t have to wait for me.¡±

    ¡°Okay, 1 understand,¡± Lin Wan replied, thinking that Xiao Yichen must have had something important and decided not to question further.

    After a few more sentences, they hung up the phone.

    Half an hourter, Xu Yanxi arrived at the East Mansion, and upon seeing Xiao Yichen upied in his office, she patiently waited in the lounge area.

    However, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯te out of the office until past five in the afternoon.

    Xiao Yichen was not surprised to see Xu Yanxi sitting there.

    ¡°Chen, are you done?¡± Xu Yanxi greeted him with enthusiasm, taking his arm affectionately.

    ¡°Mm,¡± Xiao Yichen responded apathetically to Xu Yanxi, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s have dinner together, and I¡¯ll take you home afterwards.¡±

    ¡°No,e shopping with me first,¡± Xu Yanxi refused.

    Xiao Yichen, looking at Xu Yanxi¡¯s angry expression, though reluctant to apany her on a shopping trip, ultimately nodded in agreement.

    On the other side, Lin Wan and Shen Yun exited the office building, chatting as they walked.

    ¡°Wanwan, does this mean your husband will be homete tonight?¡± Shen Yun asked Lin Wan.

    ¡°That should be the case,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    ¡°Then don¡¯t go home to eat. Let¡¯s go grab a big meal,¡± Shen Yun suddenly suggested. ¡°I haven¡¯t had a big meal in a long time. 1 miss it.¡±

    Upon hearing Shen Yun¡¯s words, Lin Wan¡¯s mouth watered. She thought momentarily and said, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll call Auntie Li at home and tell her. Then, we¡¯ll have a feast.¡±

    ¡°Okay, okay. Let¡¯s go to the restaurant we went tost time. Their Boiled Fish is very delicious,¡± Shen Yun said happily.

    Lin Wan smiled and nodded. Then, she called Auntie Li and told her before driving to the restaurant with Shen Yun.

    The restaurant was on the fifth floor of Ancheng City¡¯s International Mall. After Lin Wan parked her car at the mall entrance, she and Shen Yun exited and walked into the mall.

    The two originally nned to take the elevator to the fifth floor, but during the peak period, too many people were waiting at the entrance.

    ¡°Wanwan, let¡¯s take the esctor. It¡¯s too crowded here,¡± Shen Yun suggested.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied and went to take the esctor with Shen Yun.

    The two of them took the esctor to the fifth floor. Lin Wan suddenly stopped just as they were about to walk toward the restaurant¡¯s entrance.

    She saw Xiao Yichen and a woman not far away.

    Shen Yun was originally walking arm-in-arm with Lin Wan, but now that Lin Wan had stopped, Shen Yun also stopped in confusion.

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Wanwan?¡± Shen Yun asked Lin Wan, as she was unaware of the situation. She then followed Lin Wan¡¯s gaze.

    At this moment, Xiao Yichen also saw Lin Wan not far away. He stopped in his tracks with a surprised expression.

    Why is Wan¡¯er here?

    ¡°Chen, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Xu Yanxi saw Xiao Yichen stop and asked him with a smile.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t answer Xu Yanxi¡¯s question. He stared at Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan looked at the scene before her and suddenly had an indescribable feeling in her heart.

    That woman held Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm. He was holding a few shopping bags in his hand. It was obvious that those were shopping bags for women¡¯s clothes.

    So, the woman on the front page today is the woman beside him?

 Chapter 189 - 189: Who Are Those Two People?

    Chapter 189: Who Are Those Two People?

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    Does he im he can¡¯t make it home for dinner just to apany this woman for shopping?

    As Lin Wan contemted this, Xiao Yichen was already approaching her.

    When Shen Yun witnessed this scene, she had a suspicion in mind, but she also felt somewhat anxious. After all, a prominent figure like Xiao Yichen was walking over, and she needed to be prepared for whatever mighte.

    Xiao Yichen stood before Lin Wan and gazed at her delicate face. He inquired, ¡°Are you here for some shopping?¡±

    Lin Wan suppressed her emotions and smiled, saying, ¡°No, I¡¯m here to have dinner with Yunyun.¡±

    After her response, Lin Wan looked closer at the woman beside Xiao Yichen.

    In sheer disbelief, Lin Wan¡¯s eyes widened as she took a look.

    Her face bears a striking resemnce to Xue Jying, and¡­

    After a moment¡¯s recollection, Lin Wan remembered the photograph she¡¯d seen at the mansion. The girl in the picture was her.

    ¡°Are you¡­ Sister Ruiling?¡± Lin Wan ventured to ask based on her deductions.

    When she saw the photograph, she thought the woman was Sister Ruiling. Now that she was witnessing it first-hand, she was even more astonished.

    ¡°Sister Ruiling? No, I¡¯m not!¡± Xu Yanxi replied in bewilderment. She was unaware of who Lin Wan was, yet she rified, ¡°Sister Ruiling is still overseas and hasn¡¯t returned. My name is Xu Yanxi.¡±

    Lin Wan stood there, feeling stunned and bewildered.

    What is happening? Xu Yanxi? Who is Xu Yanxi?

    The girl in the photo was hand in hand with Yichen and appeared close to him. Is it not Sister Ruiling, but rather this girl named Xu Yanxi?

    Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t fathom why Wan¡¯er brought up Sister Ruiling, but he was apprehensive that revealing the truth to Yanxi could agitate her. At that point, he couldn¡¯t predict her actions.

    ¡°Head home after dinner,¡± Xiao Yichen told Lin Wan. He wanted to say so much but could not with Yanxi present.

    Then, he turned to Xu Yanxi and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±

    ¡°Sure¡­¡± Xu Yanxi was so engrossed in Xiao Yichen that she barely noticed her surroundings. She clung to Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm, and the two of them left.

    Lin Wan remained rooted to the spot in a daze. She didn¡¯t dare look back, but sorrow welled up inside her.

    He leaves. He leaves warmly with that woman in front of me.

    That woman isn¡¯t Sister Ruiling, but Xu Yanxi, so their rtionship¡­

    ¡°This¡­¡± Shen Yun felt very indignant for Wanwan.

    She and Wanwan believed that Xiao Yichen wasn¡¯t a womanizer, but seeing it first-hand proved their previous understanding was incorrect.

    ¡°Yunyun,¡± Lin Wan called out, her voice now subdued. ¡°1 want to go home.¡±

    ¡°All right, let¡¯s head back.¡± Shen Yun understood that Lin Wan¡¯s mood had shifted, so she abandoned having dinner and left with her.

    Xiao Yichen and Xu Yanxi sat across from each other in another restaurant. While Xu Yanxi enjoyed her meal, Xiao Yichen left his chopsticks untouched, his expression troubled.

    ¡°Chen, what¡¯s the matter? Is the food not to your liking in this restaurant?¡± Xu Yanxi asked Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen snapped out of his daze. ¡°No, you go ahead and eat. I¡¯m not very hungry.¡±

    ¡°No, let¡¯s eat together. Try this. It¡¯s delicious,¡± Xu Yanxi insisted, using her chopsticks to serve food on Xiao Yichen¡¯s te.

    Upon seeing Xu Yanxi¡¯s initiative, Xiao Yichen reluctantly picked up his chopsticks and took a few bites.

    Suddenly, Xu Yanxi inquired, ¡°Chen, who were those two people we saw just now? Are they employees of the Eastern Empire?¡±

 Chapter 190 - 190: Is Your Relationship Good?

    Chapter 190: Is Your Rtionship Good?

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    ¡°Yes, 1 guess so,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, not intending to provide further details.

    ¡°An employee of the headquarters or the branchpany under the Eastern Empire?¡± Xu Yanxi persisted in her questioning.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Xiao Yichen confirmed.

    Inwardly, Xu Yanxi pondered, ¡°Yichen seems to have no knowledge of the basic staff at the headquarters. How can he possibly know employees at his branchpany?¡±

    Xu Yanxi decided to give up after bing perplexed by the situation.

    After their meal, Xiao Yichen dropped Xu Yanxi off at her ce. During the ride, he looked ahead and inquired, ¡°Yanxi, what are your ns for the day after tomorrow?¡±

    ¡°The day after tomorrow?¡± Xu Yanxi repeated, thinking momentarily before responding, ¡°I should be free.¡±

    ¡°On that day, I¡¯d like to treat you to lunch. 1 have something important to tell you,¡± Xiao Yichen exined.

    lie resolved to disclose his marital status and have an honest conversation with Yanxi, hoping she¡¯d find the strength to let go of her feelings and genuine happiness.

    ¡°Sounds great!¡± Xu Yanxi agreed cheerfully.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t delve into the topic further. After seeing Xu Yanxi off at her door and bidding her farewell, he headed back to Blue Bay vi.

    In the Blue Bay Vi, Lin Wan was not having dinner again. Tonight, she wasn¡¯t feeling hungry.

    After Lin Wan showered and went upstairs, shey in bed, prepared to rest.

    She closed her eyes and tried to sleep, but sleep eluded her no matter how she tossed and turned. Her mind was preupied with thoughts of the day¡¯s news and the image of Xiao Yichen with the mysterious woman in the evening.

    Her thoughts were chaotic, and she felt quite agitated.

    In the end, Lin Wan got out of bed, put on a coat, and went to sit on the balcony, gazing at the nighttime sky.

    Xiao Yichen returned home, searching the entire ground floor, but there was no sign of his littledy. He quickly ascended to the second floor.

    Upon opening the bedroom door, he found no trace of Lin Wan. Panic began to set in as he scanned the entire room.

    When he spotted a figure on the balcony, Xiao Yichen rushed toward it.

    Lin Wan was aware of the sound behind her as she sat on a chair on the balcony. She didn¡¯t need to guess. It was Xiao Yichen returning home.

    Xiao Yichen approached the balcony, heading straight for Lin Wan. He knelt on one knee, gently taking hold of her hand.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen called out urgently.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice, Lin Wan turned to face him.

    As she looked into his eyes, memories of the night¡¯s events reyed.

    Unable to suppress her curiosity any longer, she asked the burning question gnawing at her, ¡°Who is Xu Yanxi?¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s my friend. She just returned yesterday, and she also happens to be the mayor¡¯s daughter,¡± Xiao Yichen exined, not intending to hide any details from Lin Wan.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s answer, Lin Wan felt a sharp pang in her heart. Is she his childhood sweetheart? Does that mean they¡¯ve had feelings for each other since childhood? He must have liked her for a long time, and the way Xu Yanxi acted today, being very affectionate with Xiao Yichen, she must also¡­ love Xiao Yichen very much, right?

    Lin Wan asked, ¡°Is your rtionship with her very close?¡±

    Xiao Yichen locked eyes with Lin Wan and nodded.

    Indeed, he and Yanxi shared a deep bond. They had been close since childhood, but their connection was purely a sibling-like friendship. It was unrted to romantic love.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s response, Lin Wan smiled inwardly and decided not to inquire further.

    It turns out I¡¯ve been too naive all along. 1 assume he loves me just because of one good quality he has. How can 1 forget that no love is integrated into our marriage from the beginning?

    And now that Xu Yanxi has returned, it¡¯s time to wake up from this intoxicating dream.

    ¡°I¡¯m tired. I¡¯m going to rest now.¡± With that, Lin Wan stood up, gently withdrew her hand from Xiao Yichen¡¯s grasp, and headed into the bedroom.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called out to her, but all he received in return was the sight of her cold and distant retreating figure..

 Chapter 191 - 191: Never Had the Right to Decide

    Chapter 191: Never Had the Right to Decide

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    When Xiao Yichen took a shower andy on the bed, Lin Wan had already closed her eyes and fallen asleep.

    Xiao Yichen carefully drew Lin Wan into his arms and held her as she slept.

    With her presence, his world was bathed in sunshine!

    At the dawn of a new day, Lin Wan opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was Xiao Yichen¡¯s face. He was gazing at her.

    ¡°Are you awake?¡± Xiao Yichen asked gently.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan replied. Her voicecked the previous coquettishness, appearing more distant.

    ¡°It¡¯s still early. Would you like to sleep a little longer?¡± Xiao Yichen suggested, his hand caressing her cheek.

    ¡°No,¡± Lin Wan responded, pushing Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand away and getting out of bed to freshen up.

    When Lin Wan arrived at Dream Philpany for work, Shen Yun could tell immediately that Lin Wan was in a subdued mood. It must have been due to what had urred yesterday.

    Shen Yun wanted to ask Lin Wan, but she was concerned that she might trigger Lin Wan¡¯s sadness, so she opted not to inquire for now.

    The day passed swiftly. Upon her return home in the afternoon, Lin Wan had just stepped into the living room when she noticed Xiao Yichen descending the stairs and approaching her.

    Xiao Yichen reached his long arm to draw Lin Wan into his embrace.

    ¡°Did you have a tiring day at work?¡± he asked, showing concern.

    ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Lin Wan respondedposedly, her gaze directed away from Xiao Yichen.

    Upon seeing her aloof demeanor, Xiao Yichen felt slightly uneasy, but he understood the reason behind her behavior.

    ¡°Dinner isn¡¯t ready yet. Shall we sit on the sofa and wait?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone remained gentle.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t utter a word but nodded.

    Xiao Yichen held her hand, and they moved to the sofa together. Xiao Yichen used both hands to guide Lin Wan onto hisp as she was about to sit down.

    Lin Wan felt awkward as she sat on Xiao Yichen¡¯sp, and her emotions felt forced. She avoided looking at Xiao Yichen.

    She had previously considered this gesture intimate, but now it felt awkward and even¡­ unwilling.

    Has that woman, Xu Yanxi, experienced this before?

    Despite her thoughts, Lin Wan remained silent. The two of them sat there in silence.

    After dinner, Lin Wan retired upstairs to rest while Xiao Yichen went to his study to work.

    Once he hadpleted his work and returned to the bedroom, it was already past ten o¡¯clock. Xiao Yichen saw Lin Wan asleep on the bed and smiled.

    After taking a shower, Xiao Yicheny on the bed. He couldn¡¯t contain the longing and pulled Lin Wan into his arms, initiating an intimate encounter.

    ¡°Go to sleep,¡± Lin Wan mumbled sleepily without opening her eyes.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t hear Lin Wan¡¯s words and impatiently expressed, ¡°Wan¡¯er, I want¡­¡±

    Lin Wan had no energy to respond and didn¡¯t know how to react.

    Will he refrain if 1 decline? In all these moments in bed, I have never truly possessed the right to decide.

    In the end, Xiao Yichen had his way with Lin Wan.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s initial intentions of seeking her favor and trying to ignite her emotions gradually faded, reced by a hint of rising anger.

    After a considerable time, Xiao Yichen left Lin Wan¡¯s side and went to the bathroom to freshen up.

    Lin Wany on the bed, gazing at the ceiling with vacant eyes. Eventually, she grabbed the nket beside her, wrapping herself up tightly..

 Chapter 192 - 192: How Could He Not Love Her?

    Chapter 192: How Could He Not Love Her?

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    Lin Wan curled into a ball, tears streaming down her face, soaking the bed sheets.

    Yichen, am 1 the only one for you?

    Is there another woman beneath you besides me?

    Is that Xu Yanxi also¡­ beneath you?

    The following day, a Saturday, Xiao Yichen opened his eyes to find Lin Wan still asleep beside him.

    He stared at her for a while, then turned to the bedside table¡¯s rm clock. It was already past ten o¡¯clock. He had ns to meet Yanxi for lunch today.

    Xiao Yichen turned and leaned down, kissing her lips for a long moment before releasing her.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± he softly called.

    ¡°Mm,¡± Lin Wan replied groggily.

    ¡°I¡¯ve got something to attend to today. I¡¯ll be out for a while. Remember to have lunch, alright?¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°Mm,¡± Lin Wan replied with a single word, her voice devoid of emotion.

    Xiao Yichen got out of bed and headed to the bathroom.

    Lin Wan only opened her eyes and gazed ahead after Xiao Yichen left the bedroom.

    She wondered if what he said had something to do with Xu Yanxi.

    Xiao Yichen drove away from Blue Bay vi. On his way to the restaurant, he called Xu Yanxi and informed her.

    At a high-end city restaurant, Xiao Yichen had reserved the entire floor for the day, leaving just the two of them, Xiao Yichen and Xu Yanxi, sitting opposite each other on the third floor.

    As she looked at the sumptuous spread on the table, Xu Yanxi cheerfully picked up her chopsticks and began eating. She didn¡¯t take the initiative to ask Xiao Yichen about the reason for their meeting today.

    Upon observing Xu Yanxi¡¯s delighted expression, Xiao Yichen reminisced about her mischievous and cheerful self when she used to follow him around. He found it difficult to see her like this.

    But the thought of Lin Wan at home strengthened his resolve.

    ¡°Yanxi.¡± Xiao Yichen began.

    ¡°Yes, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Xu Yanxi replied nonchntly between bites.

    ¡°I got married three months ago,¡± Xiao Yichen dered solemnly.

    There was still a smile on Xu Yanxi¡¯s face. Upon hearing his words, she didn¡¯t take it seriously and said, ¡°You got married? Are you joking? Who would you marry when I¡¯m overseas?¡±

    Xu Yanxi had always believed that she was the one Xiao Yichen intended to marry.

    Xiao Yichen remained silent. After gathering his courage, he continued, ¡°Her name is Lin Wan. I¡­ love her.¡±

    Suddenly, Xu Yanxi stopped eating, a look of disbelief on her face.

    Lin Wan? Isn¡¯t that the name 1 saw on his phone that day when it rang, disying ¡°Wan¡¯er¡±?

    Xu Yanxi gazed at Xiao Yichen in astonishment, unwilling to ept this revtion.

    ¡°Yanxi, 1 admit that I had feelings for you. Everything 1 did for you was because of my feelings since childhood. And¡­ that is the love of a brother to his sister,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°But 1 never loved you,¡± Xiao Yichen confessed. He realized he had never truly loved Yanxi only after Lin Wan entered his life.

    Perhaps it was fate¡¯s design that Lin Wan helped her understand the meaning of love. Consequently, she fell in love with that littledy and couldn¡¯t free himself from it.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Xu Yanxi grew increasingly agitated. She shook her head vigorously, unable to ept what Xiao Yichen was saying.

    How can that be? How can Yichen not love me? I love him so deeply.. How can he not love me in return?

 Chapter 193 - 193: Why Is Xu Yanxi Here?

    Chapter 193: Why Is Xu Yanxi Here?

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    ¡°So, Yanxi, I am¡­ married now. In the future, you¡¯ll find your happiness,¡± Xiao Yichen said as he gazed at Xu Yanxi. He sincerely wished her well.

    ¡°No, no, 1 can¡¯t believe it.¡± Xu Yanxi suddenly stood up and vigorously shook her head. Her entire body was trembling.

    ¡°Yanxi,¡± Xiao Yichen called out as gently as possible, hoping to calm her.

    ¡°Who is Lin Wan?¡± When Xu Yanxi asked, a person immediately came to her mind. She continued, ¡°Is it that woman from the night beforest? The woman who imed I was Sister Ruiling?¡±

    Xiao Yichen nodded. ¡°Yes, she¡¯s¡­ my wife.¡±

    ¡°Wife?¡± Xu Yanxi repeated and then let out a helplessugh. ¡°Hehe, Chen, other than me, no one else has the right to be your wife.¡±

    After Xu Yanxi finished speaking, she red at Xiao Yichen for a moment, picked up her bag, and turned to leave.

    ¡°Yanxi¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called out from behind, but Xu Yanxi had no intention of stopping.

    Once Xu Yanxi had left, Xiao Yichen also got up and departed.

    Although he wasn¡¯t entirely certain, he had a feeling that after revealing the truth to Yanxi, she wouldn¡¯t cling to him.

    Xiao Yichen drove back home. On the way, he received a call from his father.

    ¡°Yichen, if you have some free time, return home now. 1 want to discuss a few European projects with you.¡± Xiao Shengdong¡¯s voice came from the other end of the line.

    While he may not be involved in the day-to-day operations of the Eastern Empire, he still paid attention to some of thepany¡¯s projects. He wouldmunicate directly with his son when he had thoughts about them.

    Upon hearing his father¡¯s request, Xiao Yichen pondered momentarily and agreed, saying, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll head back now.¡±

    Before leaving, he told Lin Wan to have lunch at home in the morning. After discussing work matters with his father, he nned to return home to be with her.

    After ending the call, Xiao Yichen made a U-turn at the next intersection and headed toward the Xiao residence.

    Meanwhile, Xu Yanxi was speeding toward the Blue Bay vi.

    Lin Wan? Yichen¡¯s wife? Is she truly deserving of him?

    Her hunch was correct. She must be at the Blue Bay vi right now. Xu Yanxi wanted to see what kind of allure Lin Wan had used to captivate Yichen and lead him to marry her.

    Back at the Blue Bay vi, having had lunch, Lin Wan sat on the sofa, watching a variety show. Auntie Li left the vi upon finishing her kitchen duties.

    Lin Wan then dozed off on the couch.

    Lin Wan only stirred from her slumber when she heard a knock at the door.

    As she rubbed her eyes, Lin Wan slipped on her slippers and went to open the door.

    As she swung the door open and caught sight of the person standing before her, Lin Wan¡¯s grogginess swiftly faded. She recognized the person.

    ¡°You¡­¡± Lin Wan was taken aback. Why is Xu Yanxi here?

    Upon seeing Lin Wan, the anger in Xu Yanxi¡¯s twisted expression surged once more. Without a word, she reached out and pped Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan, unprepared for the assault, received a hard p from Xu Yanxi. She stumbled a few steps back to regain her bnce.

    A fiery pain throbbed on her cheek. Lin Wan¡¯s mind cleared instantly as she gazed at Xu Yanxi¡¯s face, her thoughts in disarray..

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    Chapter 194: Our Rtionship Is Good

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    What right does she have to p me?

    ¡°What a shameless wretch! How dare you seduce my man. Today¡­ I¡¯ll let you know the consequences,¡± Xu Yanxi dered before lunging at Lin Wan, delivering blows.

    Lin Wan¡¯s reactions were painfully slow. By the time she responded, Xu Yanxi had already tugged at her hair andmenced hitting herself.

    She yearned to retaliate but couldn¡¯t find an opportunity.

    ¡°Let me make this clear. Chen is mine. He will belong to me for the rest of his life.¡±

    ¡°You, what right do you have to be here? Get out¡­ I¡¯m the owner of this ce.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m going to teach you a lesson today.¡±

    Xu Yanxi continued to unleash curses while striking Lin Wan.

    After spending the previous night with Xiao Yichen, Lin Wan was utterly drained of strength. Although she initially resisted Xu Yanxi, she realized she had no chance. Consequently, Lin Wan gave in, letting Xu Yanxi do as she pleased.

    After a prolonged time, Xu Yanxi finished her venting and shoved Lin Wan to the ground.

    Lin Wan¡¯s hair was disheveled, her clothing was disarrayed, and shey on the floor, motionless, gazing vacantly ahead.

    ¡°Lin Wan, remember this. Chen and 1 grew up together, and we have a close rtionship. You¡¯re the outsider. A shameless wretch,¡± Xu Yanxi warned Lin Wan. ¡°Distance yourself from Chen as soon as possible. I¡¯ll give you three days. I¡¯ll certainly teach you a lesson if you haven¡¯t left this ce in three days.¡±

    With that, Xu Yanxi red at Lin Wan fiercely before angrily storming.

    Lin Wan remained on the floor. Despite knowing that Xu Yanxi had left, she tried to stand butcked the strength to sit up.

    Tears began to well up in Lin Wan¡¯s eyes, and she couldn¡¯t hold them back.

    In the afternoon, around 4.00 pm, when Auntie Li arrived at the vi to prepare dinner for Mr. Xiao and Madam, she saw the vi¡¯s door ajar before entering.

    Auntie Li felt puzzled. Why is the door left open when Madam is at home?

    Although doubts swirled in her mind, Auntie Li proceeded without hesitation. She reached the entrance and spotted the person lying inside, which made her panic.

    ¡°Madam, Madam¡­¡± Auntie Li shouted and rushed forward to assist Madam.

    Lin Wan had lost all emotion. Her countenance was cold, and she wasn¡¯t inclined to speak when she heard Auntie Li¡¯s call.

    Auntie Li helped Madam up from the ground, and upon observing the injuries on Madam¡¯s face, neck, and arms, she became even more bewildered. ¡°Madam, this¡­¡±

    Someone causes these injuries¡­ Could it be that someone hase to the house and¡­ harmed Madam?

    Lin Wan, her emotions now somewhat restrained. She gazed at Auntie Li and weakly said, ¡°Auntie Li, help me upstairs.¡±

    ¡°Oh, alright, alright,¡± Auntie Li quickly responded, abiding by Madam¡¯s wishes. She assisted her as they headed upstairs.

    With Auntie Li¡¯s support, Lin Wan went to the bedroom. After Auntie Li left, Lin Wan entered the bathroom and filled the bathtub with water. She didn¡¯t even remove her clothes, simply sinking into the bathtub.

    The water¡¯s warmth enveloped her, but her body and heart remained frigid, locked in an icy numbness.

    Downstairs, Auntie Li paced anxiously in the living room, unsure what to do.

    Madam is alone upstairs. Can something happen to her? After all, she had witnessed Madam¡¯s turbulent emotions earlier, which were extremely unstable.

    After much contemtion, Auntie Li decided to call Mr. Xiao..

 Chapter 195 - 195: Xiao Yichen, You B*stard...

    Chapter 195: Xiao Yichen, You B*stard¡­

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    Xiao Yichen had just left the mansion and was heading home.

    He hadn¡¯t been able to have lunch with Lin Wan. He couldn¡¯t postpone dinner any longer. He needed to spend more time with her since she had been in a bad mood for the past two days.

    Suddenly, Xiao Yichen¡¯s phone rang. With one hand on the steering wheel, he answered the call from the home¡¯sndline.

    Xiao Yichen furrowed his brow. He couldn¡¯t tell if it was Lin Wan or Auntie Li on the other end, but he picked up the call nheless.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, pleasee back quickly!¡± Auntie Li¡¯s voice was filled with sorrow.

    Xiao Yichen immediately tensed. He had suspicions and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?

    ¡°Madam, she¡­ she¡­¡± Auntie Li was so agitated she couldn¡¯t articte her thoughts.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er? What¡¯s going on?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s anxiety escted.

    ¡°I think¡­ she was assaulted,¡± Auntie Li conjectured. Then, she exined, ¡°When I returned to the vi in the afternoon, Madam was lying on the ground. She¡­ had numerous injuries, and¡­¡±

    Before Auntie Li could finish, Xiao Yichen interrupted her.

    ¡°I¡¯m on my way.¡± Xiao Yichen hung up without dy.

    He discarded his phone and elerated, heading straight to Blue Bay vi.

    Wan¡¯er¡­ is being beaten? Who did that?

    A surge of anger welled up within Xiao Yichen as he spected, but he could only think of one person. Was it Yanxi?

    The usual forty-minute journey took Xiao Yichen twenty minutes to reach home. He had just stepped out of the car and briskly walked toward the vi.

    Upon entering the living room, Xiao Yichen called, ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡±

    He scanned the living room but didn¡¯t see her.

    Auntie Li emerged from the kitchen at that moment. Upon observing his return, she said anxiously, ¡°Mr. Xiao, Madam is upstairs.¡±

    Upon hearing Auntie Li¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen nodded and quickly ascended the stairs.

    Xiao Yichen pushed open the bedroom door upstairs, expecting to find Lin Wan. However, the bed was empty, and there was no sign of her.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, Wan¡¯er¡­¡± he called out, beginning to search the room for her.

    After scanning the room without finding Lin Wan, Xiao Yichen contemted for a moment and headed to the bathroom.

    Upon opening the bathroom door, he discovered she seated in the bathtub, wiping her face.

    Was she¡­ crying?

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± he said, his heart aching. He approached her and squatted beside the bathtub.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart was pained as he observed the scratches on her face, neck, and arms.

    She turned her face away, avoiding his gaze.

    Suddenly, he drew her into his arms and held her tightly. He paid no mind to her wet clothes, desiring to keep her in his embrace.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, I¡¯m sorry. 1 had no idea¡­ I had no idea she woulde to the house,¡± he said, his voice devoid of its usual dominance and coldness. It held only a sincere apology.

    Upon feeling the warmth of his embrace and recalling Xu Yanxi¡¯s words from the afternoon, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t control her emotions and began to cry.

    ¡°Sob¡­ Xiao Yichen, you are a b*stard¡­¡± she cried and yelled. Her hands repeatedly struck his chest.

    He can tell me that he loves that woman. If he wants a divorce, 1 will¡­ agree.

    Xu Yanxi scolded me as the outsider in their rtionship, but I was not the one who ruined their rtionship. 1 had no idea that Xiao Yichen loved Xu Yanxi when I married him.. 1 don¡¯t know! I truly don¡¯t know!

 Chapter 196 - 196: Do You Miss Me?

    Chapter 196: Do You Miss Me?

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    Xiao Yichen listened to her cries and movements on his chest. He felt no anger at all. He wouldn¡¯t dodge or stop her if she wanted to p him.

    It is my fault that she gets hurt!

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t have much strength to begin with. After a brief outburst, she gradually quieted down.

    Upon sensing that she had calmed down in his arms, Xiao Yichen slowly released her. He looked at her tear-stained face, filled with affection. Gently, he wiped the tears from her cheeks with his hand, careful not to hurt her.

    Subsequently, Xiao Yichen helped her remove her clothes and take a quick shower. He wrapped her in a towel and carried her out of the bathroom.

    After dressing her in pajamas andying her on the bed, Xiao Yichen took out his phone and dialed Luo Ziyan¡¯s number.

    ¡°Hello, Yichen. Why are you calling at this hour?¡± Luo Ziyan asked impatiently on the other end.

    ¡°It¡¯s 6.00 am now,¡± Xiao Yichen emphasized. He checked the time before dialing and continued, ¡°Bring the medicine ande to Blue Bay vi.¡±

    He then exined, ¡°The medicine for treating wounds.¡±

    On the other end of the phone, Luo Ziyan was momentarily speechless. Did Xiao Yichen injure Lin Wan again? Lin Wan can¡¯t get out of bed?

    ¡°Yichen, I don¡¯t mean to criticize, but can¡¯t you¡­¡± Xiao Yichen started to lecture Luo Ziyan, but before he could finish, Xiao Yichen had an outburst.

    ¡°Stop the nonsense. Just get the medicine you usedst time. We need it again,¡± Xiao Yichen barked. ¡°If she leaves a scar, you won¡¯t live to see next month.¡±

    Luo Ziyan was left speechless once more. So, Lin Wan has an injury elsewhere on her body?

    ¡°Thirty minutes. If you¡¯re even a minutete, I¡¯ll dismantle one of your researchbs,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered.

    ¡°Don¡¯t rush me. I¡¯m still at the bar. 1 haven¡¯t even had a drink yet¡­¡±

    Before Luo Ziyan could finish his sentence, Xiao Yichen hung up.

    When he turned back to Lin Wan, Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression was much gentler, and his tone was softer.

    ¡°Lie down and rest for a while. I¡¯ll be stepping out briefly. Ziyan will be here soon,¡± Xiao Yichen said gently.

    Lin Wanwan didn¡¯t look at Xiao Yichen or respond to him. Her gaze was fixed on the ceiling.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart ached to see her like this, but he had no other option. He watched her for a while before reluctantly turning and leaving.

    With Wan¡¯er in her current state, he had to find Xu Yanxi. Her actions today had gone too far.

    Once he left Blue Bay vi, Xiao Yichen drove toward the Xu residence.

    In the Xu residence, Xu Yanxi was watching television with her parents in the living room when she heard the nannye in to report.

    ¡°Mr. Xu, Madam Xu, Miss Xu. Mr. Xiao is here,¡± the nanny reported respectfully.

    Upon hearing this, Xu Yanxi excitedly stood up and nced at her parents. She addressed them, ¡°Dad, Mom, Yichen is here.¡±

    After Xu Yanxi spoke, she quickly made her way to the door.

    Xu Yaozhong and Fang Qianwen sat on the sofa. Upon observing their daughter¡¯s joyful expression, both shook their heads in helplessness and exchanged amused nces.

    How could they not understand their daughter¡¯s thoughts? Their daughter¡¯s whole heart and mind were focused on Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°This kid is more thrilled to see Yichen than us,¡± Xu Yaozhong smiled.

    ¡°Indeed.¡± Fang Qianwen agreed.

    At the entrance of the Xu residence, Xiao Yichen stood waiting, with no intention of entering.

    Xu Yanxi eagerly dashed out, and upon spotting Xiao Yichen, she rushed up to hug him.

    ¡°Chen, do you miss me?¡± Xu Yanxi inquired joyfully..

 Chapter 197 - 197: Lin Wan, Just You Wait

    Chapter 197: Lin Wan, Just You Wait

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    Today, I hit Lin Wan. She¡¯s injured and looks awful. Yichen didn¡¯t want to see her, so he came to find me. This proves that he¡¯s thinking about me.

    Xiao Yichen exuded a cold aura and firmly pulled Xu Yanxi away from him.

    Upon staring at Xu Yanxi with an intense re, Xiao Yichen questioned coldly, ¡°Who gave you the audacity to touch her?¡±

    The coldness in Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice surprised Xu Yanxi.

    It was not at all what she had anticipated.

    Upon listening to Xiao Yichen¡¯s question, Xu Yanxi maintained herposure and responded calmly, ¡°Do I need the courage to hit her? I¡¯ll hit her if 1 want to.¡±

    Xiao Yichen emphasized. ¡°She¡¯s my wife.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m your woman as well.¡± Xu Yanxi persisted, continuing his sentence.

    ¡°You¡¯re not,¡± countered Xiao Yichen.

    Since when is she my woman? I have never been intimate with her, merely holding her hand on rare asions.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s rebuttal, Xu Yanxi was speechless and angry. She couldn¡¯t find a valid argument to counter his im.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger didn¡¯t wane, and he continued to re at Xu Yanxi while trying to keep his emotions in check.

    ¡°Yanxi, this is the first andst time,¡± Xiao Yichen stated methodically, rifying his intentions. ¡°I won¡¯t do anything now, but 1 won¡¯t tolerate you harming her again. If you touch her again, even a single strand of her hair, there will be consequences.¡±

    ¡°You won¡¯t tolerate it?¡± Xu Yanxi confronted Xiao Yichen boldly, showing no fear of him. ¡°What will you do? Kill me? Can you do that?¡±

    Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t give her a straightforward answer. Can he do that? It seems nearly impossible.

    Their shared history since childhood was undeniable, and Xu Yanxi still held a special ce in his heart. After all, she had remained in his memory for over twenty years.

    ¡°Chen, you promised to protect me for the rest of my life. Are you breaking that promise?¡± Xu Yanxi reminded him of a pledge made in their childhood.

    1 haven¡¯t forgotten those childhood memories at all, and I believe Yichen hasn¡¯t forgotten them either.

    Now, Xiao Yichen was even more silent. That year, when he was nine and she was seven, he promised to protect her for the rest of her life. So, he had never lied to or harmed her or even kept her in a special ce in his heart.

    And these were all before he met Lin Wan.

    However, even with these promises, he won¡¯t allow her to hurt his wife.

    ¡°Yanxi,¡± Xiao Yichen called her name, his voice still icy. ¡°I remember our past, but remember what I¡¯ve said today. Do not touch her. Or you¡¯ll be crossing a line I won¡¯t tolerate.¡±

    Upon witnessing the resolution in Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes, Xu Yanxi couldn¡¯t help but feel a wave of fear.

    ¡°You know how I deal with things that cross that line,¡± Xiao Yichen dered sternly, turning away and departing without setting foot inside the Xu residence.

    Xu Yanxi watched as Xiao Yichen¡¯s car left, feeling her confidence wane.

    Her fate wouldn¡¯t be pleasant if she truly pushed beyond Yichen¡¯s limits. She knew Yichen¡¯s nature well.

    The more she contemted this, the more anger she felt toward Lin Wan. Xu Yanxi¡¯s hatred for her grew. It is all that despicable woman¡¯s fault, all of it.

    As she stared at the departing car, Xu Yanxi stomped her foot angrily, and her hatred for Lin Wan increased even more.

    ¡°Lin Wan, just you wait for me,¡± Xu Yanxi muttered as she watched Xiao Yichen¡¯s car disappear..

 Chapter 198 - 198: Donâ€™t Let Her Get Injured Again

    Chapter 198: Don¡¯t Let Her Get Injured Again

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    Though uncertain of the potential consequences of pushing Xiao Yichen to his limits, she believed she had an advantage. Given the depth of their rtionship, Yichen would likely refrain from extreme cruelty toward her.

    Lin Wan sat by the bedside inside the Blue Bay vi as Luo Ziyan meticulously applied medication to her wounds.

    ¡°Does it hurt?¡± Luo Ziyan inquired, feeling sympathy for the delicate woman before him.

    These scars were the result of Yanxi¡¯s actions. Understanding Yanxi¡¯s temperament well, Luo Ziyan had anticipated Lin Wan¡¯s predicament, yet he hadn¡¯t expected it to ur so soon. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder if more such instances might follow.

    Lin Wan smiled and assured Luo Ziyan, ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt.¡±

    Even if it did, she couldn¡¯t show her pain before him.

    Luo Ziyan contemted further questions but sensed Lin Wan¡¯s low spirits. Considering her emotional state, he refrained from probing and focused solely on the medical procedure.

    Upon Xiao Yichen¡¯s return, he entered the bedroom and observed Luo Ziyan attending to Lin Wan. Xiao Yichen stood beside them, silently watching.

    Luo Ziyan, feeling Xiao Yichen¡¯s intense gaze, tactfully suggested, ¡°Please sit over there. You¡¯re disrupting my work.¡±

    Xiao Yichen paid no heed to thement. Not only did he stay put, but he also inched closer to Lin Wan and sat beside her.

    He tenderly embraced her, inquiring with care, ¡°Is it painful?¡±

    Lin Wan offered no response. Her gaze remained fixed on a point before her, her voice silent.

    Upon recognizing their interactions were amiss, Luo Ziyan discreetly shifted his focus to packing away his first aid supplies once he had applied the medication.

    Xiao Yichen continued to regard Lin Wan for some time, realizing her reluctance to respond. Without further dy, he gently moved her to the center of the bed and encouraged her to lie down before tenderly draping a nket over her.

    ¡°Would you like to rest for a while?¡± Xiao Yichen spoke gently, his tone always filled with tenderness, exclusively reserved for her.

    Lin Wan remained silent and closed her eyes, choosing not to acknowledge Xiao Yichen or look into his eyes.

    She feared her heart might race if she stared at him too long.

    She loved him so deeply that no pain or scars could diminish her feelings.

    Having observed Lin Wan close her eyes and doze off, Xiao Yichen left the bedroom.

    Luo Ziyan followed him into the living room, where the atmosphere was strained.

    Luo Ziyan inquired, ¡°Why did Yanxie to Blue Bay vi?¡±

    Deeply appreciating his brother¡¯spetence, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder why Xiao Yichen hadn¡¯t anticipated the need to safeguard Lin Wan immediately upon Yanxi¡¯s return.

    Xiao Yichen sighed and admitted. ¡°It¡¯s my fault.¡±

    He confessed to prioritizing the need for Yanxi to hear the truth, not foreseeing that Yanxi would visit Blue Bay vi and, shockingly, harm the woman he loved.

    Upon sensing his brother¡¯s evident distress, Luo Ziyan couldn¡¯t find it in himself to cast me. He asked, ¡°Did you reveal your rtionship with Lin Wan to Yanxi?¡±

    Luo Ziyan suspected that Yanxi might have discovered Xiao Yichen¡¯s rtionship with Lin Wan, prompting her visit to Blue Bay vi.

    Xiao Yichen nodded in affirmation.

    Upon understanding the situation, Luo Ziyan refrained from asking additional questions. Before departing, he warned, ¡°Take good care of Lin Wan. Ensure she doesn¡¯t get hurt again.¡±

    As an onlooker, Luo Ziyan had known Yanxi for quite some time. However, he was not unfamiliar with Lin Wan and believed she was the most suitable person to apany his brother..

 Chapter 199 - 199: You Are Not Allowed to Leave!

    Chapter 199: You Are Not Allowed to Leave!

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    This thought wasn¡¯t just because Lin Wan was beautiful and had a good figure but also because of her nature and unique temperament. Her kindness and innocence surpassed Yanxi¡¯s.

    ¡°Yes, I will,¡± Xiao Yichen replied firmly.

    This time, it was his fault for not protecting Lin Wan well. But next time, he would not make the same mistake again.

    After bidding farewell to Luo Ziyan, Xiao Yichen returned to the vi. After Auntie Li finished cooking, Xiao Yichen carried the food upstairs and personally fed Lin Wan.

    At night, the two of themy on the bed. Xiao Yichen wanted to hug Lin Wan but feared touching her injuries. He could only hold her waist with one hand and didn¡¯t dare to move.

    Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan, but Lin Wan looked away and did not meet his gaze.

    Suddenly, Lin Wan called out, ¡°Yichen.¡±

    Her usual friendly greeting had vanished, and her tone was unexpectedly calm. ¡°Huh?¡± Xiao Yichen sensed that she had something to say and waited.

    ¡°The person you love¡­ is back. Should I¡­ leave?¡± Lin Wan inquired, her tone devoid of emotion and her face oddly cold.

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen¡¯s brow furrowed in shock as he stared at her face.

    What is she talking about? The person I love is not Yanxi, but¡­ it has always been her.

    After waiting for a prolonged silence, Lin Wan didn¡¯t receive a response from Xiao Yichen. She then locked her gaze onto his face, maintaining her detached demeanor.

    ¡°If¡­ you need me to leave, or even¡­ get a divorce,¡± Lin Wan spoke with effort, her emotions restrained. ¡°Tell me in advance so 1 can n for my future.¡±

    ¡°Lin Wan.¡± When Lin Wan finished speaking, Xiao Yichen roared angrily with a furious re fixed on her. He demanded, ¡°Is this how much you want¡­ to leave me?¡±

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s question made Lin Wan¡¯s heart want tough. Do I want to leave him? Isn¡¯t it he who wanted to force me to leave because of his childhood sweetheart¡¯s return? Isn¡¯t Xu Yanxi¡¯s intention his own?

    Lin Wan had doubts, but what she said aligned with Xiao Yichen¡¯s wishes. ¡°Yes, I want to leave¡­ you.¡±

    Lin Wan uttered against her innermost feelings. God knows I can¡¯t leave you from the moment I fell in love with you, but¡­

    Your most beloved lover, your childhood sweetheart, who you have been in love with for a long time, has returned. How can 1 not leave?

    Lin Wan¡¯s words thoroughly infuriated Xiao Yichen. He wished he could crush this woman to death.

    Is she wanting to leave me? Doesn¡¯t she know that I can¡¯t go on without her?

    ¡°Remember, without my permission, you¡­ can only be by my side.¡± After saying that, Xiao Yichen extended his hand, gripping the back of her head. Then, he lunged forward and kissed her.

    As if to punish her, Xiao Yichen¡¯s actions were very rough.

    Lin Wan knew she couldn¡¯t resist. She hadn¡¯t moved from the start, letting Xiao Yichen do as he pleased.

    Xiao Yichen, though impulsive and angry, still remembered that she was injured. After kissing for a long time, he refrained from taking further actions and released her. He suppressed his emotions and, using gentle movements, embraced her in his arms.

    Lin Wan gazed at Xiao Yichen¡¯s chest, breathing heavily. She could still hear the sounds of his breathing.

    In the quiet night, after both had adjusted their breathing, Lin Wan gently closed her eyes. She couldn¡¯t hold back a tear that trickled down from the corner of her eye.

    Xiao Yichen held her in his arms, and there wasn¡¯t the usual sense offort. Instead, there was a sense of turmoil.

    He didn¡¯t want her to leave. He absolutely would not allow her to leave!

 Chapter 200 - 200: Unknown Woman

    Chapter 200: Unknown Woman

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    In the morning, it was Sunday, and Lin Wan had the day off. She woke up naturally, and after washing up in the bathroom, she came downstairs wearing casual clothes. She descended to the first-floor living room and noticed Luo Ziyan sitting there.

    ¡°Ziyan,¡± Lin Wan greeted him warmly. She appreciated Luo Ziyan¡¯s help, having assisted her multiple times, so she considered him a friend.

    Luo Ziyan replied with a simple ¡°Mm.¡± As Lin Wan approached, he continued, ¡°I¡¯m here to deliver some medication to you.¡±

    Lin Wan nodded, waiting for further information.

    Luo Ziyan retrieved a medicine bottle from his bag and handed it to Lin Wan. ¡°Apply this twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. After three days, the scar should be gone.¡±

    He added, ¡°If you experience difort, please visit the hospital to see me.¡±

    Lin Wan expressed her gratitude, saying, ¡°Mm, thank you.¡±

    Meanwhile, Xiao Yichen had woken up early and spent time in the study. Exiting the study and descending the stairs, he saw Lin Wan and Luo Ziyan conversing in the first-floor living room.

    Quickly, he went downstairs and ced his arm around Lin Wan¡¯s shoulder, moving her away from Luo Ziyan.

    When Luo Ziyan noticed Xiao Yichen¡¯s actions, he appeared rather disgusted.

    ¡°I assure you, I¡¯m not interested in Lin Wan,¡± Luo Ziyan dered.

    Xiao Yichen ignored Luo Ziyan¡¯s words and turned his attention to Lin Wan. Then, he asked Luo Ziyan, ¡°Anything that brings you here?¡±

    ¡°Why else would Ie?¡± Luo Ziyan countered. In response to Xiao Yichen¡¯s slightly irritated expression, he eventually said, ¡°I¡¯ve brought medicine for your wife.¡±

    ¡°Or you can opt to return the medicine to me. I¡¯ll apply it to Lin Wan twice daily,¡± Luo Ziyan suggested.

    ¡°No, thanks,¡± Xiao Yichen swiftly declined. ¡°I¡¯ll take care of her myself.¡±

    After all, he had his own hands, so he didn¡¯t need any help.

    Luo Ziyan looked disdainfully at Xiao Yichen before asking, ¡°Why? nning to send me away or offer some entertainment?¡±

    Upon hearing this, Lin Wan attempted to pour Luo Ziyan a ss of water.

    However, Xiao Yichen restrained her.

    He signaled to her that he could handle it and called to Auntie Li in the kitchen, ¡°Auntie Li, bring a ss of water here, please.¡±

    Auntie Li replied, ¡°Yes, ATr. Xiao.¡±

    After that, they all sat down for a chat. Lin Wan was seated beside Xiao Yichen and remained rtively quiet. She merely listened to the conversation between Xiao Yichen and Luo Ziyan without making eye contact with Xiao Yichen.

    Luo Ziyan stayed for lunch at Blue Bay vi before leaving in the afternoon.

    Lin Wan retired to the bedroom to rest, while Xiao Yichen returned to his study to work. The vi grew quiet.

    The next morning, when Xiao Yichen arrived at the East Mansion, his first order of business was to direct You Luan to set up security personnel near Blue Bay vi and to have a few persons from Dream Philpany keep an eye on Lin Wan¡¯s well-being. He was determined to protect Lin Wan but had to do so discreetly.

    You Luan promptly went off to carry out his Boss¡¯s orders.

    Simultaneously, at Dream Philpany, Lin Wan had been fully engaged with the design of the three drafts for the SU Collection.

    At work, she pushed aside all distracting thoughts and dedicated herself to her tasks, striving to create top-quality jewelry and win first ce in thepetition.

    However, just before she could leave for lunch, an unknown woman threw the entire Dream Philpany into turmoil.

    This unknown woman was Xu Yanxi. She dressed fashionably, carried her handbag, and headed to Dream Philpany¡¯s administrative department, where she imed that Lin Wan was a seductress who had trapped her fiance but refused to disclose her fiance¡¯s identity..

 Chapter 201 - 201:1 Think I Have a Clear Conscience

    Chapter 201:1 Think I Have a Clear Conscience

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    Xu Yanxi was well aware of Xiao Yichen¡¯s influence in the city. Beforeing, she had weighed the pros and cons. Her intention was solely to target Lin Wan and not negatively impact Yichen, so she refrained from mentioning Yichen¡¯s name.

    ¡°Lin Wan is a disgrace.¡±

    ¡°Do you know how shameless she is? She got into bed with my fiance while I was overseas.¡±

    ¡°This audacious woman. On the surface, she appears respectable, but behind her back, she¡¯s involved with countless men. Her personal life is a mess.¡±

    When the administrative department members overheard this unfamiliar woman¡¯s words, they began to murmur and discuss Lin Wan.

    However, the administrative department director received an unexpected call, informing him that Mr. Luo from the headquarters was on his way to inspect the operations at Dream Phil Company.

    ¡°Alright, everyone, back to work. No more chit-chat,¡± the director instructed, dispersing the employees who had gathered in small groups.

    Upon seeing that everyone in the administrative department had resumed their duties, Xu Yanxi decided to head to the design department.

    Along her way, Xu Yanxi continued to insult Lin Wan as she went. Whenever she encountered colleagues from Dream Phil Company, she made derogatoryments about Lin Wan.

    When she reached the entrance to the design department, Xu Yanxi¡¯s arrogance escted. Upon entering the department, she immediately called, ¡°Lin Wan, where are you?¡±

    Several designers focused on their work in the previously tranquil design department. The sudden arrival of an agitated individual shattered their concentration.

    Lin Wan was bewildered as well. When she turned to look at the door, she saw Xu Yanxi.

    Xu Yanxi also noticed Lin Wan and hastily moved in her direction.

    The others in the office were unsure of the situation and could only watch curiously, eager to understand what was happening.

    Xu Yanxi approached Lin Wan and red at her.

    ¡°Why are you looking for me?¡± Xu Yanxi had previously interacted with Lin Wan briefly, so she wasn¡¯t afraid of her.

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s firm tone, Xu Yanxi¡¯s anger contorted her expression. She yelled at Lin Wan, ¡°What? You¡¯re still this arrogant after bing a homewrecker?¡±

    ¡°Is it any of your business whether I¡¯m arrogant or not?¡± Lin Wan retorted, meeting Xu Yanxi¡¯s gaze.

    Upon seeing Lin Wan¡¯s defiant attitude, Xu Yanxi felt a slight boost in her confidence. Nevertheless, she couldn¡¯t afford to appear weak since everyone was watching her. She dered, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s my business. You stole my fiance. Today, I¡¯ll settle the matter with you.¡±

    ¡°Your fiance?¡± Lin Wan echoed. A cold smirk crossed her face as she continued, ¡°There are only two reasons someone can be taken away from you¡­¡±

    Xu Yanxi stared at Lin Wan, waiting for her to continue.

    ¡°First, your fiance doesn¡¯t love you enough,¡± Lin Wan enunciated. ¡°Second, your allure¡­ is insufficient.¡±

    ¡°You¡­¡± Xu Yanxi¡¯s expression turned extremely fierce, and she struggled to find a response. She nced around again. All eyes were on her.

    No, I can¡¯t make a fool of myself. I won¡¯t humiliate myself. I¡¯m the mayor¡¯s daughter. I¡¯m a dignified princess!

    ¡°Lin Wan, to a certain extent, you truly are despicable.¡± Xu Yanxi ground out through clenched teeth.

    Lin Wan observed Xu Yanxi¡¯s expression. While it did appear menacing, Lin Wan didn¡¯t want to appear vulnerable after the previous encounter, knowing that showing weakness would only lead to harm.

    ¡°Everything 1 do, I do so with a clear conscience,¡± Lin Wan stated firmly..

 Chapter 202 - 202: You Have a Fiance? Why Didnâ€™t I Know?

    Chapter 202: You Have a Fiance? Why Didn¡¯t I Know?

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    Despite their initialck of romantic feelings in the early days of their marriage, she developed a deep and genuine affection for Xiao Yichen due to their excellent rapport.

    From the moment they first met until now, she had never considered herself to be acting cheaply or stealing someone¡¯s fiance.

    Had Xiao Yichen ever mentioned his prior engagement to Xu Yanxi, she would have willingly initiated a divorce and severed ties with him. Yet, Xiao Yichen had never disclosed such information.

    ¡°A clear conscience? You must be remarkably shameless,¡± Xu Yanxi scolded, her inner frustration intensifying.

    As Xu Yanxi observed Lin Wan¡¯s face, she recalled their confrontation at Blue Bay vi. However, she couldn¡¯t discern any scars on Lin Wan¡¯s face. It seemed that she had been too gentle that day. Today, she intended to give her a more severe lesson.

    ¡°Lin Wan, 1 won¡¯t let anyone who dares to provoke me off easily.¡± With that deration, Xu Yanxi was ready to attack.

    Xu Yanxi was preparing to lunge at Lin Wan and engage in a physical altercation.

    She was convinced that in a fight, she could undoubtedly overpower her. Today, she intended to settle the matter once and for all.

    Upon observing Xu Yanxi¡¯s impulsiveness, Lin Wan made no effort to escape and was fully prepared to defend herself in a physical confrontation.

    However, just as Xu Yanxi raised her hand, poised to strike Lin Wan, a cold,manding voice echoed through the design department, capturing everyone¡¯s attention.

    ¡°Stop!¡± Luo Zishen stood at the entrance of the design department and directed this sternmand at Xu Yanxi.

    Upon his arrival at Dream Phil Company, Luo Zishen overheard some employees whispering and became aware that something was amiss. He sought information from the director of the Administrative Department and learned that someone was causing trouble for Lin Wan. He had no difficulty deducing the identity of the troublemaker, so he swiftly rushed to the design department and encountered the chaotic scene.

    Upon hearing the resolute voice behind her, Xu Yanxi halted her actions and turned to face the entrance.

    When she spotted Luo Zishen, Xu Yanxi was taken aback. She couldn¡¯t believe that Zishen was there.

    Since childhood, Luo Zishen had always been the elder brother figure among his friends. Hemanded respect from all, including herself and Yichen. Even now, encountering him would make her feel somewhat apprehensive.

    Lin Wan also noticed Luo Zishen. Her countenance remained indifferent and unexpressive as she stood still, not uttering a word.

    Luo Zishen approached, positioning himself between Lin Wan and Xu Yanxi. First, he nced at Lin Wan to ensure she was unharmed, then turned his attention to Xu Yanxi.

    ¡°Brother Zishen,¡± Xu Yanxi greeted.

    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Luo Zishen¡¯s tone brimmed with anger.

    ¡°I¡¯m here to confront this woman,¡± Xu Yanxi replied, casting Lin Wan a hateful re. ¡°She stole my fiance.¡±

    ¡°Fiance? Do you have a fiance? Why didn¡¯t I know about this?¡± Luo Zishen¡¯s tone remained steadfast, a hallmark of his usual seriousness.

    Given his authoritative demeanor and status, the words of Luo Zishen held great weight in the eyes of those present. His words were regarded as absolute truth.

    ¡°I¡­¡± Xu Yanxi was at a loss for words. Before arriving, she contemted using the term ¡®fiance¡¯, believing Dream Phil Company would not take issue with Lin Wan over a mere ¡®boyfriend¡¯ or ¡®childhood sweetheart.¡¯

    ¡°Yanxi.¡± Luo Zishen gazed at Xu Yanxi, each word bearing no hint of jest. ¡°This is my workce, my domain. Do you think it¡¯s appropriate toe here and cause amotion?¡±

    He added, ¡°Or perhaps you wish to demonstrate the prestige of the mayor¡¯s daughter to my employees?¡±

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    Chapter 203: Thank You Just Now

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    Luo Zishen enunciated the word ¡®prestige¡¯ at a deliberate, measured pace. In the eyes of all present, it meant beyond its usual connotations.

    Suddenly, Xu Yanxi could no longer contain her emotions. She nced at the people surrounding her, whose gazes already held a mix of conjectures.

    Upon seeing that Xu Yanxi remained silent, Luo Zishen turned his attention to Lin Wan and addressed her, ¡°From what I know, Lin Wan is an exceptional employee at mypany. She¡¯s also the person that a friend of mine deeply loves. I believe her character and personality are beyond reproach.¡±

    Luo Zishen¡¯s words not only conveyed a message to Xu Yanxi but also served as a rification for Lin Wan.

    Because she was Yichen¡¯s wife, he was determined to support her in any way he could.

    As for Yanxi, it was her own doing to create trouble at Dream Philpany, and their long-standing friendship wouldn¡¯tpel him to aid her in wrongdoing.

    After Luo Zishen finished speaking, a few colleagues from the design department chimed in.

    ¡°That¡¯s true. Lin Wan has been very helpful to us, and she¡¯s genuinely kind.¡±

    ¡°Yes, she assisted me when I struggled with a design problemst time.¡±

    ¡°Lin Wan is a genuinely good person. Her friendships and intentions are straightforward, and she wouldn¡¯t engage in evil behavior.¡±

    Luo Zishen, Xu Yanxi, and Lin Wan heard thesements in bits and pieces.

    Xu Yanxi¡¯s mouth twitched, uncertain of what to say. She felt deeply embarrassed at this moment.

    Luo Zishen also noticed Xu Yanxi¡¯s difort. He looked at her and said measuredly, ¡°Let¡¯s go. Ensure this doesn¡¯t happen again.¡±

    She could be seen as a younger sister he had grown up ying with. Luo Zishen couldn¡¯t bring himself to be overly harsh with her. He offered her an exit strategy and urged her to leave.

    Xu Yanxi didn¡¯t depart immediately after hearing Luo Zishen¡¯s words. Instead, she continued to glower at Lin Wan with disdain.

    Lin Wan, Brother Zishen is here today, so I¡¯ll let you off this time. But remember, whether it¡¯s the embarrassment I¡¯ve experienced today or the fact that you stole Yichen from me, 1¡¯11 settle all these matters in the future.

    ¡°Hmph¡­¡± Xu Yanxi huffed in disdain before turning to leave.

    Once Xu Yanxi had departed, Lin Wan turned her attention to Luo Zishen and was about to express her gratitude when she heard him say, ¡°Come down to the meeting room. I¡¯ll be waiting for you.¡±

    With that, Luo Zishen left.

    Lin Wan stood there, momentarily dazed. After regaining herposure, she proceeded to the meeting room.

    Meanwhile, Xiao Yichen was engrossed in work in the East Mansion in his office when You Luan unexpectedly knocked on the door and entered with urgent news.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, I¡¯ve just received word that Miss¡­ Miss Xu went to Dream Phil Company,¡± You Luan hurriedly reported.

    Upon hearing this, Xiao Yichen immediately furrowed his brows and rose from his seat.

    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    Yanxi must be going to Dream Phil Company to confront Wan¡¯er.

    You Luan took a deep breath and hurriedly responded, ¡°But it¡¯s okay. Mr. Luo intervened on Madam¡¯s behalf. Madam¡­ she¡¯s unharmed.¡±

    After You Luan finished speaking, Xiao Yichen felt somewhat reassured but still harbored concerns.

    Is Brother Zishen at Dream Phil Company? Is Lin Wan alright? But 1 still can¡¯t help but worry about her.

    ¡°Cancel the uing meeting,¡± Xiao Yichen instructed. Then, he donned his suit jacket, grabbed his car keys, and promptly left his office.

    In the meeting room at Dream Phil Company, Luo Zishen and Lin Wan sat facing each other.

    ¡°Mr. Luo, I want to express my gratitude¡­ for what you did just now,¡± Lin Wan said with genuine appreciation. She and Xu Yanxi might have fought in the office if he hadn¡¯t arrived in time..

 Chapter 204 - 204: Lin Wan Will Only Be Injured

    Chapter 204: Lin Wan Will Only Be Injured

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    ¡°I told youst time, you don¡¯t need to be so formal,¡± Luo Zishen said, his tone considerably softer than when he conversed with Xu Yanxi. ¡°You¡¯re my sister-inw, so I should assist you.¡±

    ¡°Thank you, Brother Zishen,¡± Lin Wan altered her way of addressing him this time.

    A faint smile graced Luo Zishen¡¯s face. He gave a slight shake of his head, implying that gratitude was unnecessary, and he continued, ¡°Yanxi¡¯s temperament is quite extreme. Whatever she does, I hope you can have faith in Yichen.¡±

    On behalf of his brother, Luo Zishen added, ¡°Yichen was able to marry you in the first ce. You¡¯ve been living together for so long. In his heart¡­ you hold a special ce.¡±

    Certain sentiments went unspoken. After all, emotions were shared between the two. All that could be hoped for was that Yanxi wouldn¡¯t strain their bond and would continue to thrive.

    ¡°But he still cares about Xu Yanxi, doesn¡¯t he?¡± Lin Wan inquired, her gaze focused on Luo Zishen.

    Luo Zishen fell silent. It was true that Yichen still held a ce in his heart for Yanxi. After all, they had known each other for over two decades, and in their childhood circle, Yichen was well-known for always protecting Yanxi.

    At that time, everyone recognized how important Yanxi was to Yichen. He would go to great lengths for her.

    Upon observing Luo Zishen¡¯s silence, Lin Wan mulls it over. Beyond expressing her gratitude, she had little else to discuss.

    ¡°Brother Zishen, if there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll return to work,¡± Lin Wan said.

    Upon hearing her words, Luo Zishen nodded.

    Lin Wan stood and departed from the meeting room.

    As she stepped out of the meeting room, Lin Wan caught sight of Xiao Yichen swiftly approaching.

    At that moment, Lin Wan¡¯s annoyance resurfaced.

    She longed for peace, to be immersed in her world and to find respite.

    Xiao Yichen also spotted Lin Wan at that instant. He hurriedly approached her and examined her. His worry was evident, yet he didn¡¯t speak.

    After confirming that she was unharmed, Xiao Yichen inquired, ¡°Wan¡¯er, she didn¡¯t do anything to you¡­ did she?¡±

    Lin Wan felt a surge of anger upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words. However, her heart fluttered briefly when she met his concerned gaze and worried expression.

    His expression, his demeanor, and his eyes were unmistakable.

    At this moment, he was genuinely concerned about her.

    Yet, she couldn¡¯t believe he loved her.

    Lin Wan regained herposure, suppressing her emotions, and replied, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±

    She strode past Xiao Yichen and headed toward the design department.

    Xiao Yichen turned and watched Lin Wan¡¯s retreating figure. His brow furrowed deeply, and his heart¡­ ached.

    After Lin Wan left his sight, Xiao Yichen finally turned around and returned to the meeting room, aware that Luo Zishen was there.

    Luo Zishen disyed no surprise at Xiao Yichen¡¯s arrival. He instructed his assistant to bring over two cups of coffee, and they sat in the conference room and engaged in conversation.

    ¡°I supported Lin Wan today, but I can¡¯t guarantee I can do so next time,¡± Luo Zishen remarked, conveying the underlying message.

    ¡°Yes, I understand,¡± Xiao Yichen acknowledged. He nced at Luo Zishen and said, ¡°Thank you.¡±

    Luo Zishen didn¡¯t attach great importance to his brother¡¯s gratitude. He was concerned, ¡°Find a way to prevent Yanxi from acting recklessly. Otherwise¡­ the one who¡¯ll suffer injuries will be Lin Wan.¡±

    If Xu Yanxi and Lin Wan were to engage in a confrontation, both of them knew the result was predictable.

    ¡°Yes.¡± Xiao Yichen nodded..

 Chapter 205 - 205: Is The Food Not to Your Appetite?

    Chapter 205: Is The Food Not to Your Appetite?

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    He had previously cautioned Yanxi, but she paid no heed. It seemed he needed to devise an alternative approach.

    Xiao Yichen and Luo Zishen didn¡¯t leave Dream Phil Company until noon. Just before noon, Xiao Yichen took out his phone and sent Lin Wan a message.

    At that moment, Lin Wan had saved the documents on herputer desk in the design department and was about to have lunch with Shen Yun. Suddenly, her phone chimed, signaling a message.

    Lin Wan picked up her phone and checked her messages. It was a message from Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Pleasee to the meeting room. I¡¯ll be waiting for you.¡±

    Initially hesitant, Lin Wan wasn¡¯t eager to go. However, considering Xiao Yichen¡¯s usual approach, she realized he might personallye to the design department.

    Hence, she felt resigned and apologized to Shen Yun, who had already left for lunch with her other colleagues and headed for the meeting room.

    Upon her arrival at the meeting room, she found that Luo Zishen had already departed.

    Xiao Yichen approached Lin Wan and stood in front of her. He drew her into his embrace, holding her tightly.

    ¡°Let go of me.¡± Lin Wan attempted to break free. After all, they were in a professional setting, and someone might enter.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen uttered softly.

    As a result of his voice, Lin Wan gradually gave up.

    Once Lin Wan had calmed down, Xiao Yichen proposed, ¡°Let¡¯s have lunch together. Brother Zishen has already gone to the restaurant.¡±

    ¡°You go and apany Brother Zishen. I¡¯ll have a simple meal. I still have work in the afternoon,¡± Lin Wan stated. Although she was immensely grateful to Brother Zishen for his help today, she didn¡¯t genuinely desire a meal with Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°You can take the afternoon off. You Luan will request leave on your behalf.¡± Xiao Yichen insisted. The littledy¡¯s productivity would probably decline after themotion Yanxi caused this morning. Therefore, he intended to bring her home after lunch to rest for a few hours.

    After considering it, Lin Wan concluded that she didn¡¯t have much work scheduled for the afternoon. In her present mood, inspiration was in short supply.

    ¡°I¡¯ll head to the office to retrieve my bag.¡± Lin Wan said. She had made a promise to Xiao Yichen, after ail.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait for you in the underground parking lot.¡± Xiao Yichen agreed.

    Lin Wan nodded.

    At a high-end restaurant near Dream Phil Company, Luo Zishen had reserved a private room and awaited the arrival of Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan. Twenty minutester, they entered.

    The three of them conversed as they dined.

    Lin Wan remained rtively reticent, though something seemed different today. When she beheld the sumptuous array of dishes before her, her appetite waned, and the sight of greasy meat dishes even elicited a sense of nausea, inexplicably.

    ¡°Why aren¡¯t you eating? Is the food not to your liking?¡± Xiao Yichen observed that Lin Wan beside him hadn¡¯t eaten much for a considerable period and inquired.

    ¡°No, I¡¯m just not very hungry,¡± Lin Wan replied. In Brother Zishen¡¯s presence, she realized she shouldn¡¯t engage in a cold war with Xiao Yichen.

    Upon hearing her response, Xiao Yichen offered softly, ¡°Try to eat a little, alright?¡±

    Lin Wan nodded without furtherment.

    After their meal, Luo Zishen returned to the Luo Group, while Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan returned to the Blue Bay vi.

    Upon their return, Auntie Li wasn¡¯t at the vi. Feeling tired, Lin Wan retired upstairs to rest without exchanging words with Xiao Yichen.

    When Lin Wan ascended the stairs, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t follow her. After waiting for a while, he ascended to the bedroom. There, he spotted Lin Wan resting on the bed. Upon recognizing her fatigue, he opted not to disturb her and went to the study to focus on his work.

    Lin Wan slept for an extended period, awakening at four in the afternoon. Following her ablutions, she descended from the bedroom in her casual wear. She noticed Auntie Li tending to household chores on the first floor.

    ¡°Madam,¡± Auntie Li acknowledged Lin Wan¡¯s presence and greeted her.

    ¡°Hello,¡± Lin Wan responded.. She then inquired, ¡°Auntie Li, what are you preparing for dinner?¡±

 Chapter 206 - 206: Iâ€™m the Mistress Here

    Chapter 206: I¡¯m the Mistress Here

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    Auntie Li then shared the rough recipe with Madam.

    After hearing this, Lin Wan requested, ¡°Please prepare less of those dishes. It¡¯s sufficient for Yichen. Make me some vegetable porridge instead. I¡¯m not very hungry tonight and just want something light.¡±

    She hadn¡¯t had much of an appetite today. Despite her light meal in the afternoon, she wasn¡¯t hungry now and preferred something easy on the stomach for dinner.

    ¡°Of course, Madam,¡± Auntie Li replied courteously, as she naturallyplied with her mistress¡¯s wishes.

    In the evening, Lin Wan and Xiao Yichen dined in the dining room. After Lin Wan consumed two small bowls of porridge, she ascended to the study.

    In the afternoon, she took leave and had no work. So, she wanted to spend some quiet time in the study, hoping to find inspiration and create some designs.

    Xiao Yichen guessed Lin Wan went to study to work so he didn¡¯t disturb her. He sat alone in the living room, watching television.

    Lin Wan essed her cloud drive on herputer and reviewed the meticulously organized information. Subsequently, she delved into her design work.

    A serene night proved ideal for creativity. When Lin Wanpleted her tasks, it was nearly eleven o¡¯clock.

    Upon returning to the bedroom, Lin Wan washed up and settled into bed. As shey down, Xiao Yichen drew her into his embrace.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen whispered intimately, leaning down to kiss Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan anticipated his intentions and promptly turned her face away, preventing his kiss.

    Xiao Yichen felt somewhat surprised by the missed kiss. Beneath the subdued light, he gazed at Lin Wan¡¯s profile.

    ¡°I¡¯m very tired. Let¡¯s go to sleep,¡± Lin Wan said calmly, closing her eyes in preparation for slumber.

    Iler chilly demeanor made Xiao Yichen feel frustrated but helpless.

    He could not do much, even when she bothered him.

    Xiao Yichen could only hold Lin Wan and restrain his impulses that night.

    However, during thetter half of the night, Xiao Yichen found himself unable to endure any longer. After watching the sleeping woman in his arms, he rose gently from the bed and took a cold shower.

    The torment of not engaging in physical intimacy with her was truly unbearable.

    With the dawn of a new day, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan went to work after breakfast.

    Meanwhile, Xu Yanxi set out early for Blue Bay vi. Upon her arrival, she encountered Auntie Li, the nanny of Blue Bay vi, but saw neither Xiao Yichen nor Lin Wan.

    ¡°Where¡¯s Lin Wan?¡± Xu Yanxi inquired of the nanny, her visage fraught with anger.

    ¡°Madam has gone to work,¡± Auntie Li responded. Her attitude was less than respectful, as she knew this visitor had unpleasant intentions.

    Xu Yanxi was neither invited by the master nor mistress, so Auntie Li had no incentive to be polite. Moreover, she presumed this woman had harmed Madam in the past, making her disposition less than friendly.

    ¡°Why isn¡¯t that woman gone? Does she think she can disregard my instructions?¡± Xu Yanxi vented her frustration. I gave her a three-day ultimatum. It seems that Lin Wan has no intention ofplying. This woman had grown too audacious.

    ¡°Please use more respectfulnguage,¡± Auntie Li advised the woman. ¡°Madam will not leave. She is the mistress of this house.¡±

    ¡°Heh, mistress?¡± Xu Yanxi snickered and retorted to the nanny, ¡°Open your eyes and see clearly. I¡¯m the mistress here. The person Chen loves is me.¡±

    Auntie Li had no desire to continue talking with the woman because of her irrational persistence. She walked over to the fence gate and pressed the doorbell button. In response, several security guards emerged from the vi..

 Chapter 207 - 207: Is Things More Important Than Me?

    Chapter 207: Is Things More Important Than Me?

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    Mr. Xiao previously arranged these security guards. He had instructed them that they had the authority to take action if anyone intruded into the vi.

    ¡°Security, please escort her off the premises,¡± Auntie Li said, then turned and headed back into the vi to attend to her duties.

    ¡°You¡­¡± Xu Yanxi was fuming with anger but couldn¡¯t utter a word. Tall security guards were preventing her from entering Chen¡¯s territory.

    Reluctantly, Xu Yanxi had to leave the premises. She knew she couldn¡¯t confront the security guards, so she drove away dejectedly.

    However, she didn¡¯t leave the area; instead, she drove to the East Mansion.

    Upon arriving at the East Mansion, Xu Yanxi overheard the conversations of the people around her as soon as she entered.

    ¡°Isn¡¯t this the woman who came to visit the CEOst time?¡±

    ¡°Yes, she¡¯s supposed to be the CEO¡¯s future wife. She left with himst time, holding onto his arm.¡±

    ¡°Moreover, the news says she has a good rtionship with the president. It seems she¡¯s the one the president will marry.¡±

    Upon hearing these whispers, Xu Yanxi stopped and stared at the people around her. Then, she eximed, ¡¯¡¯Stop gossiping about me behind my back. Let me tell you, I¡¯m the CEO¡¯s fiancee. My name is Xu Yanxi.¡±

    With her promation, Xu Yanxi turned and walked confidently toward the CEO¡¯s private elevator, her ten-centimeter high heels clicking with each step.

    The announcement sent shockwaves throughout rhe East Mansion and even across Ancheng City.

    Xiao Yichen was working in his office, and You Luan was absent. When Xu Yanxi reached the CEO¡¯s top-floor office, she walked directly to Xiao Yichen¡¯s door and entered without knocking.

    Xiao Yichen had to put aside his work to look up.

    ¡°Chen¡­¡± Xu Yanxi affected the demeanor of a well-breddy and addressed him affectionately.

    After approaching Xiao Yichen, she intended to sit on hisp.

    Before she could, Xiao Yichen abruptly stood up, his eyes fixed on her.

    ¡°What brings you here?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired, his tone devoid of gentleness, distant and cold.

    Upon noticing that Xiao Yichen was less than thrilled, Xu Yanxi pretended not to notice. She maintained her smile, reached out to grasp Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm, and said, ¡°I have a purpose foring here, of course.¡±

    Xiao Yichen pulled his arm away from her grip and asked, ¡°What is it?¡±

    Though Xiao Yichen had withdrawn from her, Xu Yanxi didn¡¯t acknowledge it. She continued to wear a smile and rook a step closer to him. She gazed at his handsome face and said, ¡°Chen, I¡¯m hosting a party the day after tomorrow, and 1 want to invite you.¡±

    After expanding her statement, she added, ¡°This party marks my return. I¡¯ve invited close friends and important people in my life. You must attend.¡±

    ¡°I have a priormitment the day after tomorrow, so I can¡¯t make it,¡± Xiao Yichen replied tly.

    Lin Wan had been feeling lowtely. He wanted to spend more time with her.

    ¡°Is thatmitment more important than me?¡± Xu Yanxi abruptly altered her tone and expression. She red at Xiao Yichen, indignantly questioning, ¡°When 1 returned from abroad earlier, you promised to celebrate my homing. I¡¯ve organized this gathering and invited you to celebrate with me as a guest of honor.. Are you unwilling to attend?¡±

 Chapter 208 - 208:1 Donâ€™t Have Any Love For Her

    Chapter 208:1 Don¡¯t Have Any Love For Her

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    After Xu Yanxi finished speaking, she focused on Xiao Yichen, refusing to avert her eyes.

    This time, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t respond immediately. After a moment¡¯s contemtion, he acknowledged that he had made such a promise.

    ¡°Chen.¡± Xu Yanxi¡¯s tone suddenly shifted, resembling someone on the brink of tears. She assumed a sad demeanor and said, ¡°You didn¡¯t treat me like this before. You used to be so caring, always considering my feelings. But now¡­ you¡¯ve be so heartless!¡±

    With these words, Xu Yanxi couldn¡¯t hold back her tears and began to cry right before Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen, in the face of Xu Yanxi¡¯s tears, felt distressed. He didn¡¯t know how to react and became utterly helpless.

    ¡°Alright, stop crying.¡± Ultimately, Xu Yanxi managed to win over Xiao Yichen with her tears. He gazed at the tearful Xu Yanxi and said in a somewhat chilly tone, ¡°1¡¯11e the day after tomorrow. What time and where should 1 be?¡±

    ¡°Eight o¡¯clock, at the garden of my vi,¡± Xu Yanxi responded promptly, the tears vanishing, reced by a grin on her face.

    This tactic seemed genuinely effective. In her youth, she would cry in front of Yichen and feign grievance when she couldn¡¯t get what she wanted, and back then, Yichen always acquiesced to her wishes. Little did she expect that the tactic still held its power.

    If necessary, in the future, she would employ this method. She didn¡¯t mind the means as long as it secured her Yichen and achieved her aims.

    ¡°Got it,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Afterwards, the two engaged in a brief chat. By using the excuse of being swamped with work, Xiao Yichen eventually managed to persuade Xu Yanxi to depart. He called for the front desk staff and escorted Xu Yanxi out of the East Mansion.

    You Luan entered once Xu Yanxi was gone, holding a document to report on his duties.

    After presenting his report, You Luan lingered for a moment.

    ¡°Anything else?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired.

    You Luan nodded and said, ¡°Yes.¡± He continued, ¡°Mr. Xiao, thepany is now abuzz with the rumor that Miss Xu¡­ is your¡­ fiancee.¡±

    You Luan shared all the rumors circting among thepany colleagues with his boss, and he also ryed what Xu Yanxi had said in the first-floor lobby, as heard from his coworkers.

    After listening to it all, Xiao Yichen suddenly became incensed but couldn¡¯t devise a strategy immediately.

    Lin Wan wanted a secret marriage, and he couldn¡¯t reveal her true identity. They needed a reason to quell this public opinion that the public would unanimously ept.

    Xiao Yichen pondered long before telling You Luan, ¡°Spread that Yanxi and I are merely close childhood friends. She¡¯s more like a sister to me, and 1 have no romantic feelings for her.¡±

    ¡°Understood,¡± You Luan acknowledged, leaving the CEO¡¯s office to carry out his tasks.

    In the afternoon, Lin Wanpleted her work at around 3 o¡¯clock. She took a break in the pantry, having a ss of water and preparing a cup of instant coffee.

    As she sat in the pantry with her coffee, Lin Wan decided to check the news on her phone.

    A particr topic caught her attention. It was about Xiao Yichen¡¯s supposed fiancee that had made headlines today.

    After reading the article, Lin Wan realized that Xu Yanxi had made a dramatic entrance at the East Mansion earlier, announcing herself as Xiao Yichen¡¯s fiancee to the employees.

    A soft chuckle escaped Lin Wan¡¯s lips, and her eyes turned slightly misty.

    While she had been engrossed in her work all morning, Xiao Yichen was parading his affection in thepany with his ¡°fiancee.¡±

    She couldn¡¯t believe it. She marveled at how much effort and pretense he must have put into it to demonstrate that he had never felt such emotions for her..

 Chapter 209 - 209: He Went to the Party?

    Chapter 209: He Went to the Party?

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    If he weren¡¯t the CEO of the Eastern Empire, it would have been a pity if he hadn¡¯t be an actor!

    After Lin Wan had logged out of the post, she skimmed through the next few posts. The titles seemed to be rted to Xiao Yichen.

    Lin Wan had no time to pay attention to it. She exited the news interface and put her phone aside. She picked up her cup and took a sip of coffee.

    Upon looking at the floor-to-ceiling window, Lin Wan¡¯s eyes filled with tears, but she managed to hold them back.

    Her pain, her heartache. She could only me herself for falling in love with someone who didn¡¯t love her.

    He¡­ she shouldn¡¯t have loved him. She had no right to interfere with his world, life, and feelings. From the beginning, she had been out of her league. She was reaping what she had sown.

    Time passed very quickly. In the blink of an eye, two days had passed. Lin Wan and Xiao Yichen had a peculiar rtionship during these two days. They shared the same bed but didn¡¯tmunicate or interact intimately. They ate together, but Lin Wan remained silent throughout the meals.

    Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t do much about Lin Wan¡¯s distant attitude, so he did his best to keep herpany.

    After Xiao Yichen finished his meeting in the afternoon, he received a message from Xu Yanxi reminding him not to bete for the evening party.

    After reading the message, Xiao Yichen deleted it and dialed Lin Wan¡¯s number.

    The phone rang for a long time before it was answered.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called out intimately.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan replied coldly on the other end.

    ¡°I¡¯m attending a party tonight, and I might returnte,¡± Xiao Yichen informed her. He needed to tell her he wouldn¡¯t be home on time, given they lived together.

    ¡°Okay,¡± was Lin Wan¡¯s terse response, devoid of additional words.

    Is he going to a party? He is going with Xu Yanxi, right?

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s cold response, Xiao Yichen found himself at a loss for words.

    There was a profound silence on the call, neither side uttering a word.

    ¡°Are you¡­ busy with work?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    ¡°Yes, I might have to work overtime today,¡± Lin Wan stated.

    Xiao Yichen waited momentarily before suggesting, ¡°Then go ahead. Don¡¯t overwork yourself.¡±

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan hung up.

    In the afternoon, Lin Wan continued to work overtime at thepany. Meanwhile, Xiao Yichen selected a gift at the mall and drove to the Xu residence.

    Xu Yanxi¡¯s party was grand, but the guest list was short. It primarily consisted of her female friends and besties, with just a few men in attendance.

    When Xiao Yichen arrived at the Xu residence, he first greeted Xu Yanxi¡¯s parents.

    A camera located some distance away captured this scene.

    ¡°Yanxi was fussing earlier because you weren¡¯t here, but now she¡¯s disappeared,¡± Xu Yaozhong said to Xiao Yichen with a smile.

    This young man is genuinely outstanding. He is the president of the Eastern Empire, running it efficiently and effectively. Moreover, he has a multitude of strengths. There are no shorings in him. It¡¯s no wonder Yanxi loves him so deeply.

    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Uncle. I¡¯ll go find Yanxi,¡± Xiao Yichen replied politely.

    He remained respectful toward his elders, and if Yanxi could not control her emotions and did something, he would still indulge her.

    ¡°Alright, go ahead,¡± Xu Yaozhong said, also smiling.

    Xiao Yichen nodded and then left to find Xu Yanxi nearby.

    He only wanted to appear for a party like today, see Yanxi, and then leave.

    At this moment, Xu Yanxi was chatting with her two best friends.. When she saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s figure, she waved happily and shouted, ¡°Yichen, Chen, over here!¡±

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    Chapter 210: Did You Take a Picture of What I Told You Before?

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    When Xiao Yichen heard Xu Yanxi¡¯s voice, he nced over and noticed her approaching.

    Xu Yanxi reached Xiao Yichen and introduced him to her best friends before he could say anything.

    ¡°This is my boyfriend, Xiao Yichen,¡± Xu Yanxi stated, promptly moving to Xiao Yichen¡¯s side, linking her arm with his.

    When Xiao Yichen heard Xu Yanxi¡¯s introduction, he wanted to object and, at the same time, break free from her hand.

    ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m not¡­¡± A woman¡¯s voice preempted the words that Xiao Yichen was about to utter.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, 1 know him. He¡¯s the CEO of the Eastern Empire,¡± one woman said.

    The others chimed in.

    ¡°That¡¯s right. I was wondering why he looked so familiar. So he¡¯s a prominent figure in Ancheng City.¡±

    ¡°Yanxi, congrattions on having such an outstanding boyfriend.¡±

    ¡°When is the wedding? Yanxi, count me in as your bridesmaid.¡±

    Upon listening to her friends¡¯ments, Xu Yanxi felt thrilled. She tightened her grip on Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm and answered, ¡°Soon. I¡¯ll let everyone know in advance. You all must attend my wedding.¡±

    ¡°Absolutely. True friends are there to support.¡±

    ¡°Definitely. I¡¯ll give you a generous red envelope on your big day.¡±

    ¡°Yanxi, let¡¯s have an early wedding. I¡¯ll cover your bridal makeup. I¡¯ll do your makeup for free.¡±

    ¡°Thank you, thank you, everyone.¡± Xu Yanxi was overjoyed.

    Xiao Yichen had no opportunity to speak. He attempted to loosen Xu Yanxi¡¯s grasp, but she held on too tightly.

    Eventually, he leaned in and whispered to Xu Yanxi, ¡°There are many people here. Let¡¯s talk in privateter. I have something to discuss with you.¡±

    With a smile, Xu Yanxi leaned in and replied, ¡°Later. We¡¯ll chat with our friends first. We¡¯ll have time to ourselvester, alright?¡±

    A nearby camera captured this interaction.

    Xiao Yichen felt exasperated but couldn¡¯t express his irritation in front of the crowd. He knew Xu Yanxi was delighted today, and she hosted the party. He couldn¡¯t embarrass her.

    The party proceeded without a formal ceremony. Attendees conversed,ughed, and drank. All were having a good time except for Xiao Yichen.

    Everyone in attendance today recognized Xiao Yichen, having seen him in person. Usually, they were only acquainted with him through reputation. Furthermore, all knew that he was Yanxi¡¯s boyfriend, and they were on the verge of marriage.

    It was past 10 o¡¯clock when Xiao Yichen checked the time on his watch and decided to take leave.

    Xiao Yichen managed to break free from Xu Yanxi¡¯s hold. Luckily, most people were engaged in group conversations and paid little attention to his departure.

    Xiao Yichen decided not to bid farewell to everyone. He turned and headed toward the exit of the Xu residence.

    Upon ncing at Xiao Yichen¡¯s departing figure, Xu Yanxi considered pursuing him but thought better since many friends remained.

    As Xiao Yichen¡¯s back vanished, Xu Yanxi gestured to a friend a short distance away, who approached with a camera.

    ¡°Yanxi,¡± this friend said as she sat in Xiao Yichen¡¯s ce.

    ¡°Did you capture everything 1 instructed you earlier?¡± Xu Yanxi inquired..

 Chapter 211 - 211: Iâ€™ll Be With You

    Chapter 211: I¡¯ll Be With You

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    ¡°Yes, I did. 1 took plenty of photos. Don¡¯t worry,¡± the friend said with enthusiasm.

    Xu Yanxi nodded and smiled. ¡°Do you know how to write tomorrow¡¯s news?¡±

    ¡°Absolutely! I¡¯ve been a reporter in the entertainment industry for three years. Even if this isn¡¯t entertainment news, 1 know how to spin it,¡± the friend replied confidently.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Xu Yanxi responded with satisfaction.

    Xiao Yichen drove straight home and entered the living room. He scanned the area, but there was no sign of his wife. Xiao Yichen hurried up the stairs.

    Upon opening the bedroom door, he peered inside and found the dark room. After switching on the lights, he realized the bed was empty.

    Wan¡¯er isn¡¯t at home?

    Xiao Yichen felt confused. Upon gathering his wits, he quickly retrieved his phone and dialed his wife¡¯s number.

    The phone was picked up after three rings.

    Lin Wan¡¯s calm voice answered, ¡°Hello¡­¡±

    ¡°Where are you?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired, a mix of worry and excitement in his voice.

    ¡°I¡¯m workingte at the office,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    Xiao Yichen frowned. He thought, ¡°Why is she still working at this hour?¡±

    ¡°Are you finished?¡± Xiao Yichen suppressed his excitement.

    ¡°Not yet,¡± Lin Wan replied in her calm tone.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied and hung up.

    Without much deliberation, he left the bedroom, descended the stairs, and exited the vi. He drove in the direction of Dream Philpany.

    The office building was still illuminated, including Dream Phil Company. Lin Wan was the sole upant left in the design department¡¯s office.

    Her gaze remained fixed on theputer screen, fingers flying across the keyboard. In the silent night, the only audible sound was the rhythmic tapping of her keyboard.

    The monotonous keystrokes heightened Lin Wan¡¯s sensitivity to any other sounds. When she heard footsteps, she turned to see who was approaching.

    Xiao Yichen strode toward her.

    His unanticipated arrival took advantage of Lin Wan. She watched him approach in astonishment.

    Only when he stood before her did Lin Wan ask, ¡°Why are you here?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯vee to keep youpany,¡± Xiao Yichen replied as he pulled a chair next to Lin Wan¡¯s desk and seated beside her.

    ¡°Didn¡¯t you go to the party?¡± Lin Wan inquired.

    ¡°It¡¯s finished,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, then turned his attention to Lin Wan¡¯sputer screen and asked, ¡°Are you working on the information for the presentation?¡±

    Having some knowledge of jewelry design, he had a vague idea of what she was working on at the moment.

    ¡°Mm,¡± Lin Wan replied without delving into details.

    ¡°You can keep working. I¡¯ll stay with you,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°No need,¡± Lin Wan replied, concerned about the possible presence of colleagues from other departments. ¡°You can go to the conference room and wait for me.¡±

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t reply to Lin Wan¡¯s words. He said, ¡°You¡¯re the only one workingte on this floor.¡±

    In other words, there was no one else around to see him here.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan contemted for a moment but ultimately didn¡¯t say anything. She continued with her work.

    When Lin Wanpleted her tasks, it was nearly midnight. The two of them left the office together.

    When they returned to Blue Bay vi, it was well past 1.00 a.m. Lin Wan took ate-night shower. When she emerged from the bathroom, she found ate-night meal waiting on the bedroom table.

    ¡°Come over.¡± Xiao Yichen gestured from the sofa, inviting Lin Wan to join him..

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    Chapter 212: What Are Your ns Next?

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    After a brief pause, Lin Wan walked over.

    However, as she approached Xiao Yichen, he gently pulled her into his arms.

    Xiao Yichen seated Lin Wan on hisp, one arm encircling her waist, while the other hand extended to the supper te. He offered it to her, saying, ¡°Please, have some.¡±

    She must be hungry after working sote.

    As Lin Wan gazed at the meal and felt Xiao Yichen¡¯s affectionate actions, she couldn¡¯t suppress her feelings. Her heart raced with excitement.

    Lin Wan reached out, taking a portion of the supper from the te.

    After the meal, theyy on the bed, preparing to rest.

    Lin Wan, exhausted from her day¡¯s work, quickly drifted off to sleep.

    Xiao Yichen watched the delicate features of the woman beside him, and his desire was reignited. However, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to disturb her peaceful slumber, so he restrained himself.

    Eventually, Xiao Yichen¡¯s restraint waned. He kissed Lin Wan tenderly while she slept, savoring the moment before finally rising from the bed for a cold shower.

    The following day, when Lin Wan arrived at thepany, Shen Yun angrily pulled her into the stairwell.

    ¡°Wanwan, what¡¯s going on?¡± Lin Wan was puzzled by Shen Yun¡¯s early morning anger and couldn¡¯t fathom why Shen Yun dragged her into the stairwell.

    ¡°Wanwan, Xiao Yichen has gone too far,¡± Shen Yun said as she handed Lin Wan a newspaper.

    Lin Wan epted the newspaper, unsure what had provoked Shen Yun¡¯s anger until she read the headline on the front page.

    The headline read: ¡°Empire¡¯s President Suspected to Marry Mayor¡¯s Daughter Soon.¡±

    And the subheadline read: ¡°A Business and Political Union¡ªXiao Yichen and Xu Yanxi: A Match Made in Heaven.¡±

    As she read the news and saw the apanying photos, which included images of Xiao Yichen with the mayor and the mayor¡¯s wife and another of him whispering closely to Xu Yanxi.

    Lin Wan felt her world unravel. In front of Shen Yun, she couldn¡¯t hide her emotions, and she took a few steps back, leaning against the wall, almost feeling faint.

    ¡°Wanwan, what is Xiao Yichen ying at? He¡¯s reaping benefits while watching the pot. What does he take you for?¡± Shen Yun fumed on behalf of her friend.

    Lin Wan remained silent, her mind in turmoil as she leaned against the wall. She felt overwhelmed by the news. Eventually, the emotional turmoil became too much for her to bear, and she lost consciousness, slumping against the wall.

    ¡°Wanwan, Wanwan¡­¡± Upon seeing Lin Wan about to fall, Shen Yun rushed to support her.

    ¡°Wanwan, wake up¡­¡± Shen Yun called out, anxious.

    After a while, Lin Wan regained consciousness in Shen Yun¡¯s arms.

    Lin Wan opened her eyes and stared into the distance for a long time. Finally, she said, ¡°Yunyun, help me¡­ up first.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡± Only then did Shen Yun help Lin Wan stand with some difficulty.

    Lin Wan leaned against the wall for a while, doing her best to push the distressing news from her mind. Afterposing herself, she took a shaky step forward.

    ¡°Wanwan, what are you going to do?¡± Shen Yun knew that Lin Wan was upset, but she was uncertain about her next course of action.

    ¡°I¡¯d like to request a leave,¡± Lin Wan said, her emotions now much better than before..

 Chapter 213 - 213 Lin Wan Is Related to Mr. Xiao?

    Chapter 213: Lin Wan Is Rted to Mr. Xiao?

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    Upon returning to the design department, Lin Wan requested a day off from the director, citing feeling unwell. She grabbed her bag and left the office.

    Back at Blue Bay vi, Auntie Li was not at home. Lin Wan could not hang her bag on the hook at the entrance, so she dropped it on the floor and stomped upstairs.

    Upon reaching the bedroom, Lin Wan locked the door behind her. She went to the corner of the room, squatted down, hugged her legs with both hands and buried her head in her knees as tears welled up.

    Last night, he had gone to the office to keep herpany and had dinner with her at home. Her heart had softened, and she almost fell for his apparent kindness. But today¡­

    He had presented her with such a gift early in the morning.

    Their marriage seemed to be just a game to him. In his heart, it was Xu Yanxi, his childhood lover, whom he truly wanted to marry. No wonder Xu Yanxi referred to herself as his fiancee.

    Was he discussing his wedding date with Xu Yanxist night with the mayor and his wife?

    Is he nning to divorce me before marrying Xu Yanxi?

    ¡°Boohoo¡­¡± Lin Wan cried, feeling utterly miserable.

    At the same time, in the East Mansion, Xiao Yichen headed straight for the meeting room after arriving at the office early in the morning. Upon returning to his office after the meeting, he was surprised to see You Luan knocking on the door and entering.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao,¡± You Luan greeted him before asking, ¡°Did you visit the Xu familyst night?¡±

    Xiao Yichen frowned, uncertain why You Luan was inquiring about this.

    You Luan observed Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression and realized he was confused. He promptly handed today¡¯s morning newspaper to him, saying, ¡°The news is reporting that you and Miss Xu¡­ are getting married soon.¡±

    ¡°And they also captured a photo of youmunicating with the mayor,¡± You Luan added carefully. He believed this was a rumor and a scandal and feared that Xiao Yichen might be furious.

    Upon hearing You Luan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen¡¯s face darkened. He swiftly grabbed the newspaper and examined it, his expression increasingly grim.

    ¡°Find out the reporter.¡± Xiao Yichen angrily issued the order, then grabbed his car keys and phone before hurrying out of the office.

    He drove rapidly to Dream Phil Company.

    His wife must have already seen the news. He needed to rify the situation.

    He had no connection to Xu Yanxi. He couldn¡¯t marry her, and he wouldn¡¯t divorce Lin Wan. Never.

    Upon reaching Dream Philpany, Xiao Yichen went directly to the design department.

    His sudden visit shocked everyone in the design department, as they were engrossed in their work.

    The department director, although taken aback, knew how to receive guests properly. He quickly approached Xiao Yichen and greeted, ¡°Hello, Mr. Xiao.¡± ¡°Where¡¯s Lin Wan?¡± Xiao Yichen asked, his gaze scanning the office, searching for Lin Wan.

    ¡°Oh, Lin Wan isn¡¯t feeling well today and has taken a day off. She¡¯s not in the office right now,¡± the director of the design department replied truthfully.

    Xiao Yichen frowned slightly, pondering for a moment. Without saying anything, he turned and left the design department.

    After Xiao Yichen departed, the colleagues in the design department began discussing the situation.

    ¡°Why did Mr. Xiaoe looking for Lin Wan? Is it possible¡­¡±

    ¡°No way, right? The news just broke today that Mr. Xiao is getting married.¡±

    ¡°But wasn¡¯t that woman who came to thepanyst time the mayor¡¯s daughter? She imed Lin Wan stole her fiance.¡±

    The office buzzed with shock. Could it be true that Lin Wan was rted to Mr.. Xiao?

 Chapter 214 - 214:1 Wonâ€™t Let You Leave, Or Divorce

    Chapter 214:1 Won¡¯t Let You Leave, Or Divorce

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    ¡°Don¡¯t make baseless ims. Mr. Luo rified thest time that the woman was spreading false usations,¡± Shen Yun defended Lin Wan and exined to her colleagues around her. ¡°Maybe Mr. Xiao sought out Lin Wan today because he knew that woman had caused trouble before and wanted to apologize to Lin Wan.¡±

    Shen Yun understood that Lin Wan wished to keep her identity concealed. Now that Xiao Yichen had acted in such an offensive manner, she had to defend Lin Wan¡¯s reputation no matter what.

    When her colleagues heard this, they found Shen Yun¡¯s exnation reasonable.

    ¡°That makes sense. Perhaps Mr. Xiao has nothing to do with Lin Wan and simply wants to apologize on behalf of his fiancee?¡±

    ¡°Yeah, that seems likely.¡±

    With the colleagues no longer discussing the matter, Shen Yun returned to her desk and prepared to get back to work.

    Xiao Yichen drove swiftly to Blue Bay vi.

    Since Lin Wan wasn¡¯t at the office, she had to be home.

    Inside the vi at Blue Bay vi, Xiao Yichen entered and noticed the bag on the floor, confirming that Lin Wan was indeed at home.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­ Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called out as he walked into the living room, but there was no response.

    He searched the first floor but couldn¡¯t find Lin Wan. So, he proceeded to the second floor.

    Upon approaching the master bedroom, Xiao Yichen reached for the doorknob but found the door locked inside, making it impossible for him to enter.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± he called, certain Lin Wan was inside, but he couldn¡¯t open the door himself.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, please open the door,¡± Xiao Yichen implored, suppressing his impatience as he waited for a response.

    When no answer came, Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t wait any longer. He turned away and went to the study to retrieve the spare key for the house, returning to open the master bedroom door.

    Upon entering, he saw Lin Wan crouched in the corner, trembling.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen rushed over, kneeling in front of Lin Wan.

    As he looked at her forlorn expression, his heart ached.

    Although Lin Wan hadn¡¯t shed tears, her eyes were extremely red. Her pants were damp from the tears she had shed earlier, and they hadn¡¯t dried.

    Lin Wan looked up at Xiao Yichen, her eyes vacant and distant.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart ached. Before he could speak, Lin Wan began to speak.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, when are we going to get a divorce?¡± Lin Wan asked calmly, tinged with a hint of powerlessness.

    Xiao Yichen remained silent as he frowned. He hadn¡¯t anticipated this question from Lin Wan.

    He took a deep breath, ready to answer, but Lin Wan interrupted him.

    ¡± j ¡±

    ¡°We¡¯ll get a divorce sooner orter. Now, you should be able to let me go, right?¡± Lin Wan said weakly, continuing, ¡°When the timees, inform me in advance, and I will be at the Civil Affairs Bureau entrance, waiting for you.¡± After saying this, Lin Wan slowly stood up, steadying herself against the wall. She stepped forward, attempting to walk past Xiao Yichen and leave the room. However, as she stepped, Xiao Yichen tightly grasped her arm, preventing her from escaping.

    ¡°I won¡¯t let you leave, and I won¡¯t divorce you,¡± Xiao Yichen said, his words grave and resolute.

    ¡°But the country doesn¡¯t allow polygamy,¡± Lin Wan responded to Xiao Yichen..

 Chapter 215 - 215:1 Wonâ€™t Let You Go

    Chapter 215:1 Won¡¯t Let You Go

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    Xiao Yichen turned to face Lin Wan, locking eyes with her as he uttered, ¡°I won¡¯t marry Yanxi.¡±

    The thought of marrying Yanxi had never crossed his mind, not once.

    ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Lin Wan chuckled suddenly, addressing Xiao Yichen, ¡°You won¡¯t marry her? You and her parents have already begun discussing your marriage. You won¡¯t marry her?¡±

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart ached upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words. He hadn¡¯t even exined the news to her before she spoke again.

    ¡°Last night, you mentioned attending a party. 1 assumed you were with her,¡± Lin Wan candidly shared her thoughts from the time, herughter tinted with bitterness. ¡°Today¡¯s news appears to confirm my spection.¡±

    ¡°Xu Yanxi is attractive, highly educated, andes from a prominent family. She suits you in every aspect. Moreover, you two are close friends. She is a far better match to you than I am,¡± Lin Wan said, mocking herself as she expressed these sentiments.

    ¡°Lin Wan¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called her name, his tone carrying a hint of frustration. ¡°Her suitability is for me to decide.¡±

    Lin Wan was the only one fitting for the role of Mrs. Xiao!

    And his body only belongs to her.

    Upon seeing Xiao Yichen¡¯s irritation, Lin Wan was no longer afraid of him. She continued, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s your decision. Although you didn¡¯t explicitly state it before, didn¡¯t today¡¯s news effectively convey your intentions? Isn¡¯t it reasonable for people to perceive your rtionship with Xu Yanxi as ambiguous?¡±

    Xiao Yichen clenched his teeth in anger.

    There was nothing he could do. He wanted to rify things to her, but the atmosphere and her emotions made it evident that even if he exined, she wouldn¡¯t believe him.

    Lin Wan waited for a response, but Xiao Yichen remained silent. She summoned all her strength to free herself from his grasp, stating, ¡°Xiao Yichen, let¡¯s end this!¡±

    Suddenly, Xiao Yichen swayed, his gaze fixed on Lin Wan in astonishment.

    End it? 1 never contemted ending it.

    ¡°I overestimated myself by falling in love with you. I concede,¡± Lin Wan stated. ¡°In the end, our paths diverge. You and Xu Yanxi are on the same path. 1 wish you happiness.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan turned and walked toward the door.

    As she approached the door, Lin Wan halted abruptly. Without looking back, she uttered, ¡°Let¡¯s decide on a divorce date as soon as possible. Let¡¯s part on good terms.¡±

    With that, she departed.

    Upon seeing Lin Wan¡¯s retreating figure, Xiao Yichen felt he had been dealt a devastating blow. The pain was intense.

    Wan¡¯er, 1 don¡¯t want to part with you. I want us to be together forever.

    I won¡¯t divorce you, and I won¡¯t let you leave.

    After regaining hisposure, Xiao Yichen rushed to chase after her.

    When he reached the vi entrance, Xiao Yichen saw Lin Wan entering her car.

    He dashed over promptly. Just as Lin Wan was about to shut the car door, Xiao Yichen intercepted her.

    ¡°Get out¡­¡± Xiao Yichen implored. He worked hard to control his emotions, maintaining a gentle tone while a trace of anger lingered.

    Lin Wan remained silent and did not exit the car.

    After waiting for some time, Xiao Yichen¡¯s patience dwindled, and he pulled

    Lin Wan out of the vehicle.

    He pressed Lin Wan against the car door, his grip on her shoulders firm, afraid she might flee at any moment.

    ¡°Don¡¯t leave,¡± Xiao Yichen pleaded. He gazed at Lin Wan with tenderness. ¡°I won¡¯t let you go either..¡±

 Chapter 216 - 216:1 Canâ€™t Not Care!

    Chapter 216:1 Can¡¯t Not Care!

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    ¡°I¡¯ll leave sooner orter. If I leave now, you can redecorate the wedding room and marry¡­¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly shouted at Lin Wan before she could finish her sentence.

    ¡°Lin Wan¡­¡± Xiao Yichen was genuinely furious this time. He no longer had the patience to control his emotions and red at Lin Wan.

    Redecorate the wedding room? Get married?

    After registering their marriage, he hadn¡¯t held a wedding ceremony or redecorated their new home. Did they need to decorate it now?

    Marry? Marry whom? He wouldn¡¯t marry anyone else except her!

    Upon seeing Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger, Lin Wan felt a bit intimidated. She gazed at Xiao Yichen timidly.

    After witnessing her fear, Xiao Yichen regretted being so harsh just now.

    He managed to control his temper and said, ¡°The news today is false. Trust me.¡±

    ¡°Last night, I attended Yanxi¡¯s party. 1 exchanged brief words with her parents, and we were photographed together because of the noisy surroundings. But 1 didn¡¯t do anything intimate with her, nor do I love her. 1 promise,¡± Xiao Yichen exined.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s exnation, Lin Wan¡¯s heart wavered slightly, although she maintained a cold demeanor.

    ¡°Let go of me first,¡± Lin Wan calmly stated, her gaze fixed on Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes.

    Xiao Yichen obediently let go of Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan had no intention of arguing with Xiao Yichen. She still felt uneasy about his previous disy of anger.

    ¡°I want to spend a few days at my mother¡¯s ce,¡± Lin Wan said, seeking Xiao Yichen¡¯s approval.

    Xiao Yichen was at a loss for words.

    How could he prevent Wan¡¯er from spending time with his mother-inw?

    Furthermore, would it upset her to stop the mother and daughter from meeting?

    ¡°I just want some peace for a few days,¡± Lin Wan added when she didn¡¯t hear a response from Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart softened, and he nodded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll pick you up in two days.¡±

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s agreement, Lin Wan responded, ¡°No need.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan got back into her car. This time, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t stop her. Lin Wan started the car and drove out of Blue Bay vi.

    Qiao Yujuan was at school when she received a call from her daughter about staying with her for a few days. She dly consented.

    ¡°Wanwan, you have the keys to the house. Go home and make lunch for yourself. I¡¯ll prepare something for you after my sses in the afternoon.¡± Qiao Yujuan deeply cared for her daughter.

    ¡°Yes, Mom. I know,¡± Lin Wan replied. She was in a gloomy state and didn¡¯t feel like talking much. She feared that discussing it further would make her think about Xiao Yichen and Xu Yanxi, causing her to cry.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll see you at home.¡±

    Qiao Yujuan hung up the phone after exchanging a few words with her daughter. Upon returning to her office, she overheard a few teachers discussing the gossip surrounding the president of the Eastern Empire in Ancheng City. Qiao Yujuan approached for more information and instantly understood why her daughter wanted to stay with her for a few days.

    Lin Wan arrived at her mother¡¯s ce and went directly to her small bedroom. Shey on the bed, wrapped herself in a nket, and wept quietly.

    She truly wished to believe Xiao Yichen¡¯s words and have faith that he had no involvement with Xu Yanxi, but she couldn¡¯t.

    He and Xu Yanxi had grown up together. It was impossible for them not to have feelings for each other. Moreover, the recent news was too closely tied to them. She couldn¡¯t just ignore it!

    Lin Wan felt exhausted and eventually drifted off to sleep.

    After an indeterminate amount of time, Lin Wan faintly heard someone calling her.

    ¡°Wanwan, Wanwan¡­¡±

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    Chapter 217: No Long-term or Evesting

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    Lin Wan opened her tired eyes and found her mother standing by the bed.

    ¡°Mom,¡± Lin Wan greeted and then inquired, ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to have sses in the afternoon? What time is it now?¡±

    ¡°I asked another teacher to cover my ss,¡± Qiao Yujuan informed her daughter. She followed with a concerned question, ¡°Wanwan, are you okay?¡±

    Knowing that Xiao Yichen had been involved with another woman, the mayor¡¯s daughter, Lin Wan¡¯s suffering must have been profound.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Lin Wan replied, rubbing her eyes again, concealing any signs of her tears.

    Fortunately, Lin Wan looked groggy, and her mother didn¡¯t notice her reddened eyes.

    ¡°Then rest for a little longer. I¡¯ll prepare lunch for you now,¡± Qiao Yujuan said, seeing that her daughter didn¡¯t want to talk further. She would find a better time to have a serious talk with herter.

    ¡°Alright,¡± Lin Wan nodded.

    In the afternoon, Xiao Yichen went to the Eastern Empire, and You Luan presented the findings of his investigation.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, I¡¯ve discovered that this reporter works in the entertainment industry. However, the news this time¡­¡± You Luan hesitated.

    ¡°Continue,¡± Xiao Yichen said sternly.

    ¡°This reporter is Miss Xu¡¯s friend. He attended Miss Xu¡¯s partyst night, so¡­¡± You Luan felt he didn¡¯t need to say more. Xiao Yichen would surely understand. ¡°So all of this was Yanxi¡¯s doing?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired.

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan confirmed. An entertainment reporter being able to publish headlines that extended beyond the entertainment realm indicated that someone was orchestrating it behind the scenes.

    Xiao Yichen clenched his fists in frustration, most anger directed at Xu Yanxi.

    But what should he do now? He had warned Yanxi before. Was he going to harm her this time?

    She was someone he had protected since she was a child, and he couldn¡¯t bring himself to hurt her.

    ¡°Do you know how to handle that reporter?¡± Xiao Yichen asked You Luan.

    ¡°Understood,¡± You Luan replied. He was well aware of how to handle it.

    If he handled it the way Xiao Yichen would, that reporter would surely pay a heavy price.

    ¡°You may leave now,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered.

    You Luan nodded and exited.

    Lin Wan felt content andforted while enjoying her mother¡¯s homemade food.

    Qiao Yujuan observed her daughter eating obediently. There were many questions on her mind that she wanted to ask, but she was concerned that her daughter would be upset if she did. So, she decided not to broach the subject.

    In the evening, Lin Wan and her mother watched television in the living room. Suddenly, Lin Wan initiated a conversation.

    ¡°Mom, have you ever regretted marrying Dad?¡± Lin Wan inquired while resting her head on her mother¡¯s shoulder.

    Qiao Yujuan, taken aback by her daughter¡¯s sudden question, answered honestly, ¡°No, even though your father let me down, we¡­ were once in love.¡±

    Listening to her mother¡¯s words, Lin Wan said nothing further.

    Qiao Yujuan waited for a moment but didn¡¯t hear her daughter respond. She turned to her daughter and asked, ¡°Wan¡¯er, you and Yichen¡­¡±

    ¡°Mom, I love Yichen. 1 love him deeply,¡± Lin Wan stated while gazing at an empty spot ahead. Her heart felt calm and clear.

    She genuinely loved Xiao Yichen. In a short period, they had spent every day together, and she had fallen in love with him. Her feelings were so deep that she couldn¡¯t easily extricate herself.

    Qiao Yujuan sighed and took her daughter¡¯s hand. She spoke affectionately, ¡°Wanwan, a person like Yichen is no ordinary man. There are countless temptations around him, and his world is highly unpredictable. Given his status, some things may not be longsting..¡±

 Chapter 218 - 218: Wanâ€™er, I Miss You

    Chapter 218: Wan¡¯er, I Miss You

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    Qiao Yujuan felt sympathy for her daughter but hoped she would realize they couldn¡¯t change the past. However, they had the opportunity to choose their future path. She wished her daughter would make the right choices and not suffer too much.

    ¡°1 know. Just like how he married Xu Yanxi, their rtionship and the approval of the outside world seem morepatible,¡± Lin Wan replied to her mother.

    As she uttered thest sentence, Lin Wan felt the pain piercing her heart, a profound agony.

    Qiao Yujuan sighed deeply. Her daughter¡¯s suffering caused her to feel extremely sad.

    Lin Wan leaned against her mother and, after a while, tried tofort her. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll handle my affairs. You don¡¯t need to be concerned about me.¡±

    ¡°Wanwan, you¡­¡± Qiao Yujuan wanted to inquire about her daughter¡¯s ns and what Yichen had discussed with her, but Lin Wan cut her off before she could.

    ¡°Mom, get some rest. I¡¯m going back to my room to sleep.¡± With those words, Lin Wan left her mother¡¯s side and retreated to her room.

    Shey on her bed and stared at the ceiling, struggling to control her emotions. Tears streamed down her face.

    She missed him terribly, but she knew he was no longer hers.

    Perhaps he had never truly been hers.

    In Blue Bay vi, it was already 10.00 pm. Xiao Yichen hadn¡¯t returned to his bedroom to rest. He stood alone by the window in his study, gazing out into the night. His emotions were tangled and ufortable.

    Without the presence of Lin Wan, the entire house was cold. He didn¡¯t even dare to go back to their bedroom. Sleep was impossible without her by his side.

    Even though hey down, he couldn¡¯t fall asleep without her.

    Slowly, his eyes welled up with tears, and he whispered, ¡°Wan¡¯er, 1 miss you.¡±

    The following morning, Xiao Yichen got dressed and descended the stairs. He left the vi hurriedly without even eating breakfast, heading toward Dream Phil Company.

    When Lin Wan arrived at thepany, she saw Xiao He from the administrative department waiting outside the design department.

    ¡°Morning,¡± Lin Wan greeted Xiao He.

    ¡°Good morning, Lin Wan.¡± Xiao He returned the greeting and said, ¡°I¡¯ve been instructed to wait for you.¡±

    Lin Wan was puzzled, and she stopped to look at Xiao He. ¡°Wait for me? What¡¯s going on?¡±

    ¡°The manager just instructed me to tell you to go to his office immediately as soon as you arrive. There¡¯s an important document on his desk. You should retrieve it. It¡¯s quite urgent,¡± Xiao He exined.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t quiteprehend the situation, and her mind was still chaotic. She had no idea about the content of the manager¡¯s message.

    However, she decided to heed his instructions, as it wasing from her superior, and any dy could result in severe repercussions.

    ¡°Alright, I understand. I¡¯ll go to his office right away.¡± Lin Wan nodded, ced her bag in the office, and proceeded toward the manager¡¯s office.

    Lin Wan surmised that her manager was not present at the moment. She approached the manager¡¯s office and gently pushed the door open.

    Yet, as Lin Wan entered, she instantly grasped the meaning behind Xiao He¡¯s words and the manager¡¯s intentions when she saw the man in the office.

    Upon seeing Lin Wan¡¯s entrance, Xiao Yichen stood and moved toward her.

    However, Lin Wan¡¯s first instinct was to avoid him.

    She moved to leave, but Xiao Yichen circled his arms around her from behind before she could open the door.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen murmured affectionately into her ear..

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    Chapter 219: You Will Do Anything

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    ¡°Let go of me.¡± Lin Wan struggled, but she couldn¡¯t escape Xiao Yichen¡¯s grip.

    ¡°I missed you so much,¡± Xiao Yichen held her tightly and whispered.

    He had been sleepless all night, with the image of Lin Wan filling his mind. Now that he saw her, he couldn¡¯t let go.

    Lin Wan resisted briefly but then surrendered. She stopped fighting and let Xiao Yichen hug her, saying nothing.

    They remained like that until Xiao Yichen reluctantly eased his embrace, though he didn¡¯tpletely let go. Instead, he turned her around, bent down, and kissed her lips.

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Lin Wan couldn¡¯t remain silent when he kissed her so passionately. She started to resist once more.

    Lin Wan¡¯s resistance only fueled Xiao Yichen¡¯s fervor.

    He longed to im her right then and there, to show her that she was his only woman and that his body only belonged to her.

    However, the rational part of his mind reminded him that they were in the office, which was not the right ce for such an intimate encounter with Lin Wan.

    After a while, Xiao Yichen reluctantly released Lin Wan but kept her in his arms, not allowing her to leave.

    Once Lin Wan caught her breath, a hint of self-deprecation shed across her face. She asked, ¡°Xu Yanxi didn¡¯t satisfy youst night?¡±

    Xiao Yichen frowned at her words, looking down at the woman in his arms with surprise.

    Did she think he wanted to be with Yanxi?

    ¡°Have you had enough?¡± Lin Wan continued, ¡°Can you let go of me now?¡±

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s frown deepened. Lin Wan¡¯s words surprised him and wounded him deeply.

    He wanted to be close to her, but it was merely a way to vent in her eyes.

    Reluctantly, he released Lin Wan.

    After being let go, Lin Wan promptly turned around, opened the door to the manager¡¯s office, and exited.

    Xiao Yichen watched the closed door with a heavy heart, bitterness, and difort consuming him.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t return to her office. She went straight to the restroom, locked herself in a stall, and cried.

    It was already 9.00 pm when Xiao Yichen returned to the Eastern Empire. When he entered the office, You Luan was waiting to report to him.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, the receptionist, just called. Miss Xu has arrived,¡± You Luan said.

    Xiao Yichen was furious upon hearing this.

    ¡°Go ahead,¡± he ordered.

    You Luan nodded, fully understanding what Xiao Yichen expected. After exiting the CEO¡¯s office, he grabbed a document and left the top-floor office.

    Xu Yanxi, in a slim-fitting red dress and ten-centimeter heels, approached Xiao Yichen¡¯s office with a seductive walk.

    ¡°Chen¡­¡± She called out to Xiao Yichen affectionately and moved closer with a smile.

    Xiao Yichen stood his ground and red at her.

    Xu Yanxi extended her hand to embrace him when she reached him, but Xiao Yichen stopped her.

    He swiftly grabbed her arm, restraining her.

    ¡°Chen¡­¡± Xu Yanxi called out, her surprise evident as she looked at Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°What more do you want?¡± Xiao Yichen asked angrily, his eyes filled with resentment.

    He despised her but couldn¡¯t truly hate her. Yet, he felt a sense of disgust for her actions.

    Xu Yanxi was baffled and didn¡¯t understand what Xiao Yichen meant.

    ¡°You are willing to do anything to achieve your goal, right?¡± Xiao Yichen continued, his gaze intense as he stared at Xu Yanxi..

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    Chapter 220: Do You Like a Cat?

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    Xu Yanxi finallyprehended that he was referring to the news.

    ¡°Yes, I can do anything to get what I want,¡± Xu Yanxi replied, showing no fear of Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger.

    ¡°Must I reiterate it? 1 don¡¯t love you,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Xu Yanxi¡¯s heart quivered intensely upon hearing his words. She couldn¡¯t hide a trace of bitterness, but she kept herposure. She mustered all her strength to remain calm.

    ¡°You don¡¯t love me? Do you love Lin Wan?¡± Xu Yanxi asked, then answered, ¡°Chen, the more you love her, the more 1 might¡­ 1 might hate her.¡±

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t respond immediately, thinking deeply about Xu Yanxi¡¯s words. So, what she meant was¡­

    ¡°You know my personality best. I will undoubtedly, personally destroy the person I despise.¡± Xu Yanxi gritted her teeth.

    Her long history with Xiao Yichen since childhood made her unafraid of him.

    She was not scared even when he was furious unless he underwent a drastic transformation.

    ¡°How dare you!¡± Xiao Yichen yelled. His expression was terrifyingly cold as he stared at Xu Yanxi and said, ¡°If you every a hand on her, I won¡¯t let you go.¡±

    No one could hurt his wife.

    Even if it was Yanxi, he couldn¡¯t have been ruthless before, but now he might be.

    Upon observing Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression, Xu Yanxi started feeling slightly fearful. Tears welled up in her eyes, and after a while, she began crying.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, how could you do this for her?¡± Xu Yanxi cried and made a scene. ¡°You used to adore me immensely, and now you¡¯re willing to harm me. How could you?¡±

    Xu Yanxi lightly struck Xiao Yichen¡¯s body with her hands as she spoke, though itcked force.

    Xiao Yichen looked at Xu Yanxi with a sense of helplessness, uncertain about how to respond.

    ¡°What¡¯s so great about Lin Wan? Why are you so good to her?¡± Xu Yanxi inquired as she sobbed. ¡°You once promised to treat me well forever. Boo hoo¡­ Have you forgotten what you said?¡±

    Xu Yanxi¡¯s crying moved Xiao Yichen, his lips trembling as he tried to say something several times but couldn¡¯t find the words.

    After a lengthy pause, he spoke gentler, ¡°Alright, stop crying.¡±

    ¡°Keep crying, and you¡¯ll turn into an ugly cat,¡± Xiao Yichen said, offering a few tissues and turning to wipe Xu Yanxi¡¯s tears.

    Upon seeing his actions, Xu Yanxi gradually stopped crying, though her gaze remained angry as she watched him.

    ¡°Then, do you like cats?¡± Xu Yanxi timidly asked Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen paused and pondered momentarily but did not answer Xu Yanxi¡¯s question. Instead, he said, ¡°Go inside and wash your face. I¡¯ll take you out to lunch.¡±

    Xu Yanxi didn¡¯t receive a direct response, but Xiao Yichen¡¯s words diverted her attention. She responded enthusiastically, ¡°Yes, 1 want to have Western food. Shall we have Western food for lunch together?¡±

    Xiao Yichen observed the swift change in Xu Yanxi¡¯s expression but remained silent. He eventually nodded in defeat.

    At noon, Xiao Yichen and Xu Yanxi finished lunch. Xu Yanxi proposed seeing a movie in the afternoon, but Xiao Yichen declined, citing work-rted obligations.

    After returning to the East Mansion, Xiao Yichen concluded his work after 6 PM. Instead of driving to Blue Bay vi, he visited his mother-inw¡¯s home.

    After dinner, Lin Wan and her mother were preparing to clear the table and wash the dishes when they heard the doorbell ring.

    ¡°Who could that be?¡± Qiao Yujuan asked in confusion before going to the door to answer it..

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    Chapter 221:1 Hadn¡¯t nned on Turning Away My Son- inw

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    When Qiao Yujuan opened the door and saw the person standing outside, she was taken aback.

    ¡°Mom¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called out.

    Qiao Yujuan snapped out of her daze and gazed at her son-inw, responding, ¡°Yichen, you¡¯re here.¡±

    ¡°Yes, is Wan¡¯er at home?¡± Xiao Yichen asked his mother-inw.

    Qiao Yujuan hadn¡¯t intended to turn her son-inw away and replied, ¡°She¡¯s at home. Come in.¡±

    Xiao Yichen nodded politely and entered with his mother-inw.

    While carrying the dishes and cutlery she had finished using, Lin Wan was on her way to the kitchen when she heard someone enter. She paused, turned to look at the door, and saw Xiao Yichen.

    Instantly, Lin Wan stopped in her tracks. After looking at Xiao Yichen for a moment, she averted her gaze.

    Qiao Yujuan noticed the tension between her daughter and son-inw and understood their thoughts. However, regardless of the circumstances, her son-inw was still a guest in her home.

    ¡°Yichen, have you had dinner?¡± Qiao Yujuan inquired of her son-inw.

    ¡°Not yet,¡± Xiao Yichen replied truthfully, his gaze fixed on Lin Wan.

    ¡°In that case, have a seat for a while. There¡¯s still some food in the kitchen. I¡¯ll prepare a simple meal for you,¡± Qiao Yujuan warmly offered.

    ¡°Yes, thank you, Mom,¡± Xiao Yichen expressed his gratitude for his mother-inw¡¯s kindness.

    Qiao Yujuan went over to take the bowl and chopsticks from her daughter¡¯s hands and instructed, ¡°Take a seat in the dining room and keep Yichenpany. Leave the kitchen to me. I¡¯ll prepare dinner for Yichen first.¡±

    With that, Qiao Yujuan didn¡¯t wait for her daughter¡¯s response and quickly went to the kitchen to prepare dinner for her son-inw.

    Xiao Yichen had overheard everything his mother-inw had said just now. He walked over to the living room and stood before Lin Wan.

    The two faced each other, and Lin Wan kept her gaze averted, refusing to meet Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen called out affectionately. His eyes had been fixed on her since he arrived and saw her.

    ¡°Take a seat first. I¡¯ll go check on the kitchen,¡± Lin Wan said indifferently and began to move toward the kitchen to help her mother.

    But as she took a step away, Xiao Yichen grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s arm.

    Lin Wan anticipated that Xiao Yichen was about to speak. Before he could, she said, ¡°My mother is busy in the kitchen alone. I¡¯ll check on it.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan shook off Xiao Yichen¡¯s grasp and headed to the kitchen.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t insist any further. Upon seeing Lin Wan walk into the kitchen, he could only sit and wait.

    Dinner was quick and not overly simple. Xiao Yichen finished his meal while Lin Wan and her mother cleaned up in the kitchen.

    After they had tidied up the kitchen, Lin Wan said to her mother, ¡°Mom, go and rest. He¡¯ll leave after eating. I¡¯ll take care of the dishes.¡±

    Qiao Yujuan pondered it and didn¡¯t object to her daughter¡¯s offer. She nodded and advised, ¡°Yes, Wanwan. Yichen might have something to discuss with you today. The two of you can have a good conversation. Stay calm, and don¡¯t act hastily.¡±

    Qiao Yujuan reminded her daughter that if her son-inw hade to their ce today, he must have something to discuss. Regardless of the oue, she only wished for her daughter to lead a peaceful and happy life. The unavoidable troubles could also be minimized through calm and constructive discussions.

    Lin Wan nodded without saying a word.

    After Qiao Yujuan retired to her room, Lin Wan sat in the living room, watching television, while Xiao Yichen remained in the dining room, finishing his meal.

    After satisfying his hunger, Xiao Yichen got up and moved to sit beside Lin Wan. Just as he was about to reach out and embrace Lin Wan beside him, he noticed her suddenly standing up.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er.¡± Xiao Yichen reacted swiftly. When he called out softly, he grabbed Lin

    Wan¡¯s arm..

 Chapter 222 - 222: Why Did You Enter My Room?

    Chapter 222: Why Did You Enter My Room?

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    ¡°I¡¯ll clean up the dishes,¡± Lin Wan said as she tried to leave.

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen rose and said, ¡°No need. I¡¯ll take care of it.¡±

    He released his hold on Lin Wan¡¯s hand and went to the dining room.

    Although he initially intended to converse with her before tackling the dishes, Lin Wan was preupied and decided to do the dishes first.

    Upon observing Xiao Yichen carrying the bowls and utensils into the kitchen, Lin Wan remained concerned and followed him inside.

    In the small kitchen, Xiao Yichen¡¯s tall figure upied a significant portion of the space, causing Lin Wan to feel somewhat ustrophobic. She regretted her hasty decision to intervene earlier when she witnessed Xiao Yichen¡¯s adeptness in the kitchen.

    Lin Wan followed Xiao Yichen out of the kitchen after theplete cleanup.

    Xiao Yichen stood before Lin Wan and extended his arms to envelop her in a warm embrace. He held her tightly, taking in her unique scent.

    Lin Wan sensed Xiao Yichen¡¯s breath on her skin, and her heart raced, though she maintained a calm exterior. She responded coolly, ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. You should go back and rest.¡±

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen softly called her name before adding, ¡°I¡¯m not leaving tonight.¡±

    Lin Wan remained silent. Her brow furrowed instantly. What does he mean?

    He¡¯s not leaving? Is he nning to stay here?

    Before Lin Wan could inquire further, Xiao Yichen rified, ¡°1¡¯11 stay here.¡±

    ¡°There are only two beds, no¡­¡± Before Lin Wan could finish, Xiao Yichen interrupted her.

    ¡°Where¡¯s your towel? I¡¯m going to take a shower,¡± Xiao Yichen inquired.

    Lin Wan was momentarily puzzled, but she soon understood that Xiao Yichen had made a firm decision. No matter how much she tried to persuade him, it was unlikely to sway him.

    1¡¯11 let him sleep on the sofa if he intends to stay!

    ¡°The bathroom is over there. It¡¯s the one with the blue door,¡± Lin Wan informed him.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. After embracing Lin Wan briefly, he reluctantly released her and proceeded to the bathroom for a shower.

    While Xiao Yichen was showering, Lin Wan retrieved a nket and pillow from her room¡¯s cab and ced them on the sofa. She then took a seat and awaited Xiao Yichen¡¯s return.

    Once Xiao Yichen emerged from the bathroom and noticed the setup in the living room, his heart warmed at the sight of Lin Wan waiting for him. However, he couldn¡¯t help but notice the nket and pillow she¡¯d prepared.

    Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s entrance as he dried his hair. She rose from her seat andmented, ¡°Since you don¡¯t n to leave, get some rest.¡±

    With those words, Lin Wan started to head toward her room.

    However, before she could enter, Xiao Yichen had already stepped inside.

    Lin Wan was perplexed as she observed Xiao Yichen¡¯s entrance and picked up her pace.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, why did youe into my room?¡± Lin Wan inquired with irritation.

    Xiao Yichen nced at the displeased woman, walked to the door, shut it, and then turned to face her. He exined, ¡°We¡¯ll sleep in here tonight, the two of us.¡±

    With that, he nced at the 1.5-meter bed in the room. It might not be asrge orfortable as the one at Blue Bay vi, but he didn¡¯t mind as long as she was with him.

    ¡°I won¡¯t sleep with you,¡± Lin Wan dered firmly. ¡°Xiao Yichen, you can sleep on the sofa or return to Blue Bay vi.¡±

    Xiao Yichen took a few steps closer, drawing nearer to Lin Wan. He lowered his head to look at her and expressed, ¡°Wan¡¯er, 1 can only fall asleep when you¡¯re around.¡±

    After saying this, Xiao Yichen gently took Lin Wan¡¯s hand and sat beside the bed.

    However, as Lin Wan settled beside him, she abruptly stood and moved toward the door.

    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Xiao Yichen noticed Lin Wan¡¯s actions and swiftly reached out to grasp her arm, preventing her from leaving..

 Chapter 223 - 223: Why Are You Thinking About My Woman?

    Chapter 223: Why Are You Thinking About My Woman?

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    ¡°I¡¯m going to sleep in my mom¡¯s room,¡± Lin Wan stated.

    Xiao Yichen furrowed his brow. Does she not want to be with me?

    ¡°Your mom has probably gone to bed by now. Let¡¯s not disturb her,¡± Xiao Yichen attempted to contain the frustration in his heart, gently tugging Lin Wan back. He spoke softly, ¡°Wan¡¯er, let¡¯s sleep here, alright?¡±

    After a moment, Xiao Yichen added, ¡°1 promise I won¡¯t do anything impulsive.¡±

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan considered that going to her mother¡¯s room at this hour might disrupt her rest, and so¡­

    In the end, Lin Wanpromised. She had no choice but to let Xiao Yichen sleep in her room.

    They bothy on the bed. Xiao Yichen held Lin Wan tightly as if she might disappear.

    ¡°Let go of me. 1 feel very ufortable like this,¡± Lin Wan struggled and requested. His grip was too tight, making it difficult for her to breathe.

    Xiao Yichen gazed at the woman in his arms. In the end, he indulged her and loosened his hold.

    Once Lin Wan feltfortable, she closed her eyes and prepared to sleep.

    She didn¡¯t want to open her eyes and think even if she wasn¡¯t tired. She was afraid that the feelings she had tried to suppress would resurface.

    Upon observing that Lin Wan had closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, Xiao Yichen pondered what to say but chose to keep it to himself. He took a deep breath and shut his eyes to rest.

    After a while, Lin Wan heard his steady breathing. After confirming that Xiao Yichen was asleep, she opened her eyes and looked at his face.

    She felt wretched and sorrowful. She loved him deeply, but he didn¡¯t belong to her. He loved another woman.

    When Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan awoke the next day, Qiao Yujuan had already prepared breakfast. After the meal, the three of them headed to work.

    Xiao Yichen spent the entire morning engrossed in reviewing documents. At around 11.00 am, he heard a knock on the door. Upon granting permission for the visitor to enter, he was met by You Luan¡¯s arrival.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, I¡¯ve just received thetest information. Mr. Lu has returned,¡± You Luan reported.

    Xiao Yichen, engrossed in reviewing documents, halted all activity upon hearing You Luan¡¯s words. His thoughts ceased as well.

    Xiao Yichen raised his gaze to You Luan and inquired, ¡°Is Lu Hao¡¯s information urate?¡±

    Lu Hao was once a legendary figure in the military world and was now the youngest Minister of Transportation in S Country. He possessed perfect looks and charisma, hailed from a distinguished and noble family, and had once been one of the four young masters of Ancheng City alongside Xiao Yichen and the Luo brothers.

    Lu Hao was also the best friend of Xiao Yichen, Luo Zishen, and Luo Ziyan, forming a tight-knit quartet.

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s undoubtedly urate,¡± You Luan affirmed with a firm nod.

    ¡°Got it,¡± Xiao Yichen responded. He observed You Luan¡¯s nod and watched him leave the office.

    Once the office door was closed, Xiao Yichen reached for his phone and dialed Luo Ziyan¡¯s number.

    After two rings, Luo Ziyan answered the call and asked, ¡°Yichen, has something happened to Lin Wan again?¡±

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression darkened instantly. He questioned, ¡°Why are you always thinking about my woman?¡±

    On the other end of the line, Luo Ziyan was momentarily at a loss for words. He hadn¡¯t been thinking about her. He had merely spected.

    But his spection didn¡¯t seem to be on the mark this time.

    Since he hadn¡¯t guessed correctly, Luo Ziyan decided not to address Xiao Yichen¡¯s question.. He cleared his throat and asked, ¡°Why did you call me?¡±

 Chapter 224 - 224: Why Are You Here?

    Chapter 224: Why Are You Here?

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    ¡°Lu Hao has returned,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°So you know!¡± Luo Ziyan¡¯s voice came through softly on the other end. ¡°An hour ago, 1 received a call from Lu Hao. He said he had just arrived at the hotel and called me to inform you and Zishen about our lunch together tomorrow.¡± Luo Ziyan realized he hadn¡¯t rified and added, ¡°Lu Hao didn¡¯t call you and Zishen because he assumed you were busy with work. Don¡¯t overthink it.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, now understanding the situation. He had nned to call Ziyan to inquire, but Lu Hao had already contacted him.

    ¡°In that case, 1¡¯11 inform you now! Let¡¯s have lunch together tomorrow. Don¡¯t bete. I¡¯ll send you the addresster,¡± Luo Ziyan confirmed.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen responded. He chatted with Luo Ziyan for a while before ending the call.

    In the afternoon, after finishing work, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t drive home. Instead, he went to his mother-inw¡¯s house.

    Lin Wan returned home after work and started preparing dinner. When she heard a knock on the door, she thought her mother had forgotten her keys. She quickly set down her work and went to open the door.

    Lin Wan opened the door smiling, but her expression gradually shifted as she saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s face.

    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Lin Wan inquired.

    ¡°I¡¯m here because you¡¯re here,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, gazing at Lin Wan with deep affection.

    Lin Wan avoided looking at him, lowering her head and uncertain how to respond. After a moment, she decided to turn around and head back inside, not intending to engage with Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen followed her in, closed the door, hung up his coat, and entered the kitchen.

    Observing Lin Wan preparing dinner ingredients, Xiao Yichen offered, ¡°1¡¯11 help.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen rolled up his sleeves and prepared to work with Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan quickly tried to stop him, saying, ¡°No need. Go and take a seat outside.¡±

    Given his status and his privileged upbringing, she couldn¡¯t believe he would personally engage in household chores and cooking. However, thest meal he had prepared was exceptionally delicious, and his actions from the previous night were far from clumsy. She couldn¡¯t quite fathom it. The high and mighty scion of a wealthy family who controlled Ancheng City¡¯s business lifeline wasn¡¯t less capable of managing domestic tasks than ordinary men.

    Xiao Yichen disregarded her request and inquired, ¡°Are you cooking, or should I?¡±

    Lin Wan felt a bit helpless about Xiao Yichen ignoring her. Can he cook?

    ¡°Do you know how to cook?¡± Lin Wan asked Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen nced at Lin Wan but didn¡¯t answer her question. Instead, he instructed her, ¡°Wash the green peppers and give them to me.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen started to prepare the seasonings for stir-frying.

    Lin Wan was slightly puzzled but still listened to Xiao Yichen and washed the green peppers for him.

    Thirty minutester, a delectable dinner was ready. Lin Wan carried the dishes into the dining room, and the aroma filled the air, bringing a smile to her face.

    After setting the table, Lin Wan and Xiao Yichen sat across from each other at the small dining table. Xiao Yichen instructed Lin Wan, ¡°Call Mom and ask when she¡¯ll be back.¡±

    ¡°Alright.¡± Lin Wan agreed, taking out her phone and dialing her mother.

    After a brief conversation with her mother, Lin Wan hung up and informed Xiao Yichen, ¡°Mom said she has an evening ss tonight and will be backte. She told us to go ahead and eat..¡±

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    Chapter 225: Let¡¯s Live Like This For Now!

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    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, then suggested to Lin Wan, ¡°Let¡¯s eat!¡±

    Lin Wan nodded and picked up her chopsticks to begin eating.

    During dinner, Lin Wan contemted many things. After they finished eating, she noticed Xiao Yichen was about to head to the kitchen to wash the dishes. Lin Wan immediately stopped him, saying, ¡°Sit on the sofa and wait. I¡¯ll clean the kitchen, and after that, let¡¯s go back.¡±

    She had pondered it for a while and felt it wasn¡¯t appropriate for him to stay there. After all, it was a small ce, and he was ustomed to living in a vi. He might not befortable. Additionally, their current rtionship and interactions were somewhat cold and indistinct. She was concerned that their emotions might affect her mother¡¯s life.

    ¡°Go back? Back to Blue Bay vi?¡± Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan in surprise and inquired.

    Lin Wan nodded.

    Xiao Yichen was pleasantly surprised and said to Lin Wan, ¡°Wan¡¯er, go rest in the living room. Give me 20 minutes.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen swiftly entered the kitchen and started cleaning up.

    Lin Wan considered entering the kitchen but ultimately refrained. She turned and proceeded to her room to pack her things.

    Twenty minutester, Xiao Yichen finished cleaning the kitchen and left his mother-inw¡¯s house with Lin Wan.

    After returning to Blue Bay vi, Lin Wan took a shower andy on the bed, not saying a word to Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen emerged from the shower,y on the bed, and pulled Lin Wan into his embrace, hugging her tightly.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen addressed her affectionately and leaned in for a kiss.

    Lin Wan opened her eyes and saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s face drawing closer. Upon realizing his intentions, she turned her head to present the side of her face to him.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s lipsnded on Lin Wan¡¯s cheek. He was surprised. Does she want to avoid me so much?

    ¡°Get some rest. I¡¯m tired,¡± Lin Wan told him, aware that her actions might upset Xiao Yichen, so she continued.

    Xiao Yichen listened to herposed voice. He couldn¡¯t bring himself to me her or be overbearing now.

    At any other time, regardless of her resistance or attempts to stop him, he would assertively take what he wanted and im her. But not now.

    The recent news had a significant impact on Lin Wan. He couldn¡¯t force her into anything impulsive.

    ¡°Okay, go to sleep,¡± Xiao Yichen finally acquiesced. He held Lin Wan and closed his eyes to sleep.

    Lin Wan remained in Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace for a while, unable to fall asleep.

    She thought, ¡°For now, let¡¯s just live like this! I won¡¯t push anything and will let things run their course. If, one day, he decides on a divorce, I will go to the Civil Affairs Bureau with him.¡±

    However, she wished he could rify his feelings and be with Xu Yanxi.

    She loved him deeply, and when she saw him intimate with another woman, it was challenging not to care.

    As the new day dawned, Lin Wan received a call from her mother shortly after arriving at thepany.

    ¡°Wanwan, did you go back to Blue Bay vist night?¡± Qiao Yujuan inquired over the phone.

    She hadn¡¯t seen her daughter when she returned home the previous night. She assumed that Lin Wan might have returned to Blue Bay vi. She had considered calling her daughterst night, but it was gettingte, so she decided to call her in the morning when she arrived.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan replied. Then, she reassured her mother, ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry about me. I¡¯m doing fine.¡±

    ¡°Wanwan, what about you and Yichen¡­¡± Concerned for her daughter, Qiao Yujuan couldn¡¯t help but ask..

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    Chapter 226: How Long Will You Stay This Time?

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    ¡°I¡¯ll stay in Blue Bay vi for now. We¡¯ll see what happens after that,¡± Lin Wan stated calmly. Her words were devoid of excitement or emotion, as if she had already decided about something. She continued, ¡°If he wants a divorce, I¡¯ll leave once we¡¯ve cut ties.¡±

    Upon hearing her daughter¡¯s words, Qiao Yujuan felt deep sadness for her. She couldn¡¯t express many things, but after some contemtion, she simply said, ¡°Wanwan, no matter what, here is your forever home.¡±

    ¡°Yes, Mom, 1 know,¡± Lin Wan replied, her eyes slightly red.

    She had experienced disappointment and sadness in both family love and romantic love. Nevertheless, she always had a ce to call home in her heart: her mother¡¯s home.

    After their conversation, Lin Wan chatted with her mother for a while before ending the call.

    In the morning, Lin Wan was busy with work and didn¡¯t even have time to grab a ss of water.

    On the other side, in the East Mansion, it was already 11.00 pm when Xiao Yichen finished his work. He picked up his phone, initially intending to call Luo Ziyan, but upon second thought, he dialed Lu Hao¡¯s number.

    ¡°Yichen.¡± Lu Hao answered the call.

    ¡°Yes, have you arrived at the restaurant?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired.

    ¡°I¡¯m on the way,¡± Lu Hao replied calmly and concisely. ¡°Yichen, I apologize for not personally inviting you and Zishen to lunch.¡±

    ¡°I understand.¡± There was no need for many words between brothers. Xiao Yichen added, ¡°I¡¯ll set off now. See you in 40 minutes.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    After ending the call, Xiao Yichen left his office and dialed Lin Wan¡¯s number.

    The phone rang for a while before she finally picked up.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen impatiently called out the moment she answered.

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Lin Wan¡¯s tone was slightly chilly.

    ¡°Nothing,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. Upon hearing her voice, he felt extremely content. He continued, ¡°Are you very busy today?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m preparing to submit the design draft,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    ¡°Good,¡± Xiao Yichen responded. ¡°Don¡¯t forget to have lunch on time.¡±

    After having parted from her that morning, he already missed her intensely. Hearing her voice allowed him to suppress the yearning within his heart.

    ¡°Understood,¡± Lin Wan replied. After a few moments of silence, she added, ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll hang up now.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Xiao Yichen was ted, but there were countless things he wished to express. Regrettably, he couldn¡¯t do so over the phone. He agreed and waited for Lin Wan to end the call before doing so himself.

    In the elevator, he couldn¡¯t help but smile and think.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, I truly love you from the bottom of my heart!¡±

    In a luxurious private room at a high-end restaurant, Lu Hao, dressed in a smart suit, sat on the sofa and waited.

    Even while seated, his crossed long legs conveyed his tall stature. His exquisitely chiseled face and the unique aura he emitted gave him an air of nobility.

    Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan arrived together, and after a warm reunion, they hugged each other and sat down to chat.

    Due to traffic congestion, it was already 11.55 pm when Xiao Yichen arrived at the private room.

    Upon entering, he exchanged greetings with Lu Hao.

    ¡°Yichen.¡±

    ¡°Lu Hao¡­¡±

    The two friends exchanged a brotherly hug, marking their first meeting in a long time.

    Following a brief conversation among the four, they began their meal at the dining table.

    As they ate, they were all in good spirits.

    ¡°Lu Hao, how long will you be staying this time?¡± Luo Ziyan asked. Given the nature of Lu Hao¡¯s work, which required frequent travel and irregr work hours, he rarely stayed in Ancheng City. Hence, he asked the question..

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    Chapter 227: What Personal Matters Could There Be?

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    ¡°I¡¯m not sure about the duration this time. It might be an extended stay,¡± Lu Hao exined. He didn¡¯t have a set vacation period this time, as he was on standby for further arrangements.

    ¡°Perhaps your family is pressuring you to get married? Are you back this time for a blind date?¡± Luo Zishen spected.

    Upon hearing Luo Zishen¡¯s words, Lu Hao chuckled and replied, ¡°Brother Zishen, you¡¯re still unmarried. 1 am in no hurry.¡±

    Luo Zishen found himself momentarily speechless.

    ¡°Cough, cough.¡± Luo Ziyan took a sip of water. Upon hearing Lu Hao¡¯s words, he choked and coughed a few times.

    Luo Ziyan¡¯s reaction drew the attention of the other three.

    Luo Ziyan nced at the perplexed expressions of Xiao Yichen and Lu Hao and then at his brother¡¯s enigmatic look. He hurriedly rified, ¡°Lu Hao is correct.¡±

    He gazed at Luo Zishen and added, ¡°So, Zishen, if my dad urges me to marry again, please speak up on my behalf!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s none of my concern,¡± Luo Zishen retorted and continued eating.

    Luo Ziyan sighed in exasperation. He then turned to Lu Hao and said, ¡°Lu Hao, though you¡¯re not in a hurry, Yichen has been married for some time.¡±

    After this remark, Luo Ziyan shot Xiao Yichen a mischievous grin as if he were quite pleased with himself.

    Xiao Yichen responded coldly, ¡°How does my marriage concern you?¡±

    Luo Ziyan was taken aback. He moved his lips but couldn¡¯t find the right words to reply.

    Was it rted to him? It didn¡¯t connect to him, yet he was grinning just now. Why was he so delighted? It appeared to be because he thought of Lin Wan.

    Upon seeing that Luo Ziyan was caught off guard, Lu Hao smiled and stepped in to help him. ¡°1 should have invited Yichen to bring his wife along today.¡±

    He wasn¡¯t surprised to learn that Yichen was married. A charismatic and outstanding man like him was bound to have a concealed marriage.

    However, he was curious about the kind of woman who had captured his brother¡¯s heart.

    As he contemted this, Lu Hao thought of the girl he remembered.

    Although they had lived in the same neighborhood for only three years as children, he held onto those memories in his heart. He remembered her beauty, her smile, her vibrant innocence, and her¡­ adorable cuteness!

    He wondered how she was doing now. Has she gotten married?

    If not, he was determined to express his love to her.

    ¡°She¡¯s working today,¡± Xiao Yichen continued where Lu Hao left off. At the mention of his beloved, a spark of joy lit up his heart. He continued, ¡°I¡¯ll bring her to the gathering next time.¡±

    Wan¡¯er, Brother Zishen, and Ziyan already knew each other. So, when the four brothers gathered in the future, and he brought her along, she probably wouldn¡¯t refuse. She just needed to get acquainted with Lu Hao. Lin Wan wasn¡¯t particrly shy.

    ¡°Sounds great! I look forward to it,¡± Lu Hao nodded.

    Luo Ziyan¡¯s awkwardness faded, and he started a serious conversation with Lu Hao. ¡°By the way, Lu Hao, are you on leave or have work-rted arrangements?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s a kind of leave, but I have some official matters to attend to at the government in theing days. After that, I¡¯ll have some free time,¡± Lu Hao exined to Luo Ziyan.

    Upon hearing Lu Hao¡¯s response, Luo Ziyan nodded and continued, ¡°Oh, so you¡¯ll have more free time shortly.¡±

    ¡°Not really. I have some personal matters to attend to afterward,¡± Lu Hao said.

    ¡°Personal matters?¡± Luo Ziyan repeated, puzzled. He had always seen Lu Hao as a disciplined soldier.. What personal matters could there be?

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    Chapter 228: Her Name Is Lin Wan

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    Lu Hao contemted it, realizing that these were his close friends, so he shared his concerns. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m searching for a girl I knew when I was young. I hope to find her during this visit.¡±

    ¡°A girl?¡± Luo Ziyan¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, a particr thought crossing his mind. He ventured, ¡°Do you have feelings for her?¡±

    At the mention of ¡°feelings,¡± Lu Hao¡¯s expression disyed a hint of shyness, but he nodded and confirmed it.

    Lu Hao¡¯s revtion surprised Luo Ziyan, Luo Zishen, and Xiao Yichen.

    It appeared that their friend already had someone in his heart. If he found the girl, he might be getting married soon.

    ¡°Do you need any assistance?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    Lu Hao thought it over and said, ¡°There¡¯s no need for that now. I¡¯ll begin my search independently. I¡¯ll contact you or Brother Zishen if 1 encounter any difficulties.¡±

    Xiao Yichen nodded and refrained from furtherments.

    ¡°Lu Hao, why didn¡¯t you reach out to me? 1 could have helped you search!¡± Luo Ziyan reminded him of his capabilities.

    ¡°That girl doesn¡¯t work in a hospital,¡± Luo Zishen disclosed before Lu Hao had a chance to respond.

    ¡°I¡­¡± Luo Ziyan was at a loss for words, and his expression betrayed his anxiety. After pondering momentarily, he said, ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. Maybe she has be a doctor or nurse!¡±

    Upon hearing Luo Ziyan¡¯s words, Lu Hao missed the girl in his heart even more.

    Wanwan, where are you? What kind of work are you doing now? Can you be a doctor or a nurse?

    After reflecting momentarily, Lu Hao reeled in his thoughts and looked at Luo Ziyan. ¡°Ziyan, thank you. If I need any assistance, I¡¯ll certainly contact you.¡±

    ¡°No need to be so formal between us. If you require assistance, simply let me know,¡± Luo Ziyan said, ncing at Xiao Yichen. He then shared with Lu Hao, ¡°Regarding assistance, Yichen is doing quite well. Every time he calls, he asks me to bring Lin¡­¡±

    Before Luo Ziyan couldplete his sentence, Xiao Yichen interjected.

    ¡°Can you keep your mouth under control?¡± Xiao Yichen asked coldly, disdain evident in his tone.

    Luo Ziyan understood that Xiao Yichen was not pleased with him. He shrugged and professed his innocence to Lu Hao before returning his focus to his meal.

    Lu Hao smiled and refrained frommenting. He mused to himself as he continued to eat.

    It seemed that what Ziyan mentioned was likely about Lin. That person should be Yichen¡¯s wife.

    Could it be that Yichen¡¯s wife also had the surname Lin?

    The girl he yearned for was named Lin Wan.

    By the time the meal concluded, it was past 2.00 am. The four friends decided to continue chatting at a bar because it had been a long while since they hadst seen one another.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t call for You Luan to pick him up until past 6.00 pm.

    He had consumed alcohol and wasn¡¯t fit to drive, but he was yearning to return to Blue Bay vi.

    You Luan promptly arrived. After bidding farewell to his three friends, Xiao Yichen entered the vehicle, and You Luan drove them toward Blue Bay vi.

    Upon returning home, Lin Wan, who had been at work all day and was fatigued, realized that Xiao Yichen had yet to arrive. Sitting on the living room sofa and waiting for him, she dozed off due to exhaustion.

    When Xiao Yichen entered their home, a bit drunk, he saw Lin Wan slumbering on the couch. As he gazed at her peaceful visage, his body ignited with a passionate desire..

 Chapter 229 - 229: Let Her Be, Love Her, and Protect Her

    Chapter 229: Let Her Be, Love Her, and Protect Her

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    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen softly called her name as he hastened to her side.

    Lin Wan was deeply asleep and remained unaware of his approach. After feeling a heavy weight pressing down on her, she frowned and was about to wake up. A passionate kiss, however, sealed her lips before she could open her eyes.

    Lin Wan was awakened abruptly, her eyes opening to find a figure before her. Although her vision was somewhat blurry, she recognized Xiao Yichen instantly by his familiar aura.

    ¡°Ugh¡­¡± Lin Wan began to struggle with all her might.

    Yet, in his intoxicated state, Xiao Yichen¡¯s desire for Lin Wan overcame his judgment, and he continued to kiss her fervently, paying no heed to her resistance.

    ¡°Oh¡­ Xiao¡­¡± Lin Wan struggled against him with all her might, trying to get him to stop, but she could not voice her protest.

    She couldn¡¯t break free, and as her frustration and anger grew, tears welled in her eyes and slipped down her cheeks. Eventually, Lin Wan ceased her resistance, tears streaming down her face.

    Gradually, Xiao Yichen regained his senses. He looked down at the crying woman and realized his error. He immediately stopped his advances and released Lin Wan.

    Upon turning her head to the side, Lin Wan avoided eye contact with Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Wan-Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called out, feeling utterly flustered.

    Do I make her cry?

    After missing her all day, he hadn¡¯t thought things through when he arrived home and found her sleeping on the sofa¡­

    ¡°Are you done venting?¡± Lin Wan, her tears restrained, asked Xiao Yichen, ¡°Weren¡¯t the hostesses at the bar sufficient for you while you were drinking? Or was Xu Yanxi not around?¡±

    With a pungent alcohol odor lingering on his breath, it was clear he had been drinking even during daylight hours.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression was a mix of shock and frustration as he heard Lin Wan¡¯s words.

    Does she see me in that way?

    ¡°This isn¡¯t venting,¡± Xiao Yichen asserted, though his words were charged with anger, and his tone was icy.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s rage did not affect Lin Wan, who continued, ¡°Yes, I was mistaken. Perhaps venting is not the right term. After all, we are still legally married. Everything you do to me is within the bounds of thew, isn¡¯t it? Right?¡±

    With that, Lin Wan turned to face Xiao Yichen and locked eyes with him.

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen was deeply incensed but struggled to find words.

    Couldn¡¯t they return to their former interaction? He wanted to shower her with love and tenderness, allowing her to be willful in his arms. He wanted to give her whatever she desired, loving and safeguarding her. Was that not enough?

    Unbeknownst to Lin Wan, Auntie Li had been unaware of the events in the living room. She was preparing dinner in the kitchen and about toe out to inform Madam, but as soon as she walked out of the kitchen, she found Sir and Madam on the living room couch¡­

    Lin Wan caught sight of movement from the corner of her eye. Upon turning around and spotting Auntie Li¡¯s astonished gaze, her embarrassment and shyness were suddenly heightened.

    ¡°Please leave,¡± Lin Wan said as she used both hands to push Xiao Yichen away, attempting to distance herself from him.

    Xiao Yichen also noticed Auntie Li. When Lin Wan pushed him away, he cooperatively left as well.

    After Lin Wan sat up, she forgot to put on her slippers. She went to the first-floor bathroom barefooted to tidy up her disheveled clothes.

    Xiao Yichen sat on the sofa and asked Auntie Li, ¡°Is dinner ready?¡±

    ¡°Yes, Mr. Xiao,¡± Auntie Li responded respectfully.

    ¡°Serve it,¡± Xiao Yichen directed.

    ¡°Yes, Sir.¡± After finishing her response, Auntie Li set the table with dishes.

    Xiao Yichen briefly examined the tightly closed bathroom door, then rose to his feet and went to the liquor cab. He selected a bottle of sobering alcohol and consumed several sips, allowing his mind to clear.

    Subsequently, he returned to the living room, taking Lin Wan¡¯s slippers, and positioned himself outside the bathroom door, waiting for her to finish..

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    Chapter 230: He Just Returned to Ancheng City

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    Lin Wan tidied up her clothes in the bathroom and washed up briefly. She tied her hair into a ponytail before opening the door toe out.

    But just as she walked out of the bathroom, she saw Xiao Yichen standing at the door. Lin Wan immediately stopped in her tracks.

    Xiao Yichen nced at Lin Wan, then squatted down and prepared to help her put on her shoes.

    When he realized that her feet were about to retreat, Xiao Yichen grabbed her ankle and said, ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡±

    Under Xiao Yichen¡¯s cold order, Lin Wan dared not move and could only let him put on her shoes obediently.

    After putting on his shoes, Xiao Yichen stood up and looked down at the little woman. His tone was much gentler. ¡°Don¡¯t run around barefoot in the future. The ground is cold.¡±

    Although the vi had wooden floors and carpets in some ces, it was still cold.

    Lin Wan did not speak. She looked to the side and did not look at Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen knew that Lin Wan was still angry. He suddenly bent down and leaned close to her. He pressed his face against her cheek and whispered intimately into her ear, ¡°Wan¡¯er, I was too impulsive just now. 1 apologize.¡± ¡°A best friend just came back. I chatted with Ziyan and Brother Zishen in the afternoon and drank some wine,¡± Xiao Yichen exined. ¡°1 missed you too much, so when I returned and saw you at home, I¡­¡±

    Other than her, he had never exined it to anyone else.

    She was the only exception in his life. She was also the only person he wanted to cherish and protect!

    Lin Wan listened to Xiao Yichen¡¯s exnation. Now that she knew the real reason why he drank, she didn¡¯t feel as angry as before.

    But how he treated her just now¡­ and Auntie Li saw it. It was so embarrassing!

    ¡°Go wash up and have dinner,¡± Lin Wan hurriedly said. Then, she pushed Xiao Yichen away and walked quickly to the dining room.

    Looking at Lin Wan¡¯s back, Xiao Yichen felt more rxed. At least he had exined it to her.

    After hearing her words, Xiao Yichen went to the bathroom to wash up before eating in the dining room.

    During the meal, Lin Wan did not speak. Xiao Yichen wanted to speak a few times but did not know how to say it. After the meal, the two of them did not say a word.

    At night, Lin Wany on the bed after taking a shower. She was very sleepy and fell asleep after closing her eyes.

    After Xiao Yichen exited the bathroom andy on the bed, pulled Lin Wan into his arms. He wanted to say a few words to her. If she was in a better mood, he wanted to ask her permission before eating her. However, seeing that she was sleeping soundly, all his previous thoughts were dispelled.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Because she was too tired, Lin Wany in Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms and did not resist. She snorted softly, and her body could not help but move.

    Xiao Yichen thought he had disturbed her sleep, so he hurriedly whispered, ¡°Be good and sleep. 1 won¡¯t move.¡±

    Lin Wan seemed to have heard Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice in her deep sleep and rubbed her head against his chest.

    Xiao Yichen was satisfied with her actions. The corners of his mouth curled up into a smile, and he was satisfied.

    It was as if he could only return to his previous feelings while sleeping with her. He was very happy and at ease when he hugged her to sleep.

    In the next few days, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan interacted indifferently. Without Xu Yanxi¡¯s interference or Xiao Yichen¡¯s other news, Lin Wan gradually followed her heart and was no longer cold to Xiao Yichen. Although they did not show any intimacy, at least when they spoke, Lin Wan¡¯s words were gentle and happy.

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan sat in the dining room for breakfast this morning.

    Xiao Yichen said, ¡°Wan¡¯er, I¡¯ll take you out for dinner one day.¡±

    ¡°The two of us?¡± Lin Wan asked Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°There¡¯s also Brother Zishen, Ziyan, and a friend,¡± Xiao Yichen said. Ultimately, he exined, ¡°I told youst time that he had just returned to Ancheng City..¡±

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    Chapter 231: Yanxi, Stop Knocking Off

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    Lin Wan nodded in agreement, indicating her understanding.

    Xiao Yichen was delighted when he saw Lin Wan¡¯s nod. He continued, ¡°1¡¯11 inform you of the exact time in advance.¡±

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Lin Wan replied.

    After they finished breakfast, they both headed to work.

    Upon arriving at the East Mansion, Xiao Yichen exited the elevator and spotted Xu Yanxi in the reception area outside the office.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s frowned upon seeing her.

    ¡°Chen, you¡¯re here,¡± Xu Yanxi cheerily called out as she walked towards him.

    She reached for his arm and said warmly, ¡°It¡¯s been so long. Have you missed me?¡±

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen replied bluntly. He attempted to free his arm from her grasp, but it proved difficult.

    Xu Yanxi¡¯s expression soured upon hearing his response. Her face disyed a hint of anger as she pouted and spoke coquettishly, ¡°I missed you a lot.¡±

    Xiao Yichen regarded her impatiently and asked, ¡°Why are you here?¡±

    ¡°I missed you, so 1 wanted to spend time with you,¡± Xu Yanxi replied as she leaned closer to Xiao Yichen.

    Upon sensing her intentions, Xiao Yichen quickly extended his free arm to prevent her from approaching further.

    ¡°I¡¯m extremely busy,¡± Xiao Yichen said. He couldn¡¯t afford to be dismissive or get into an argument with her. Instead, he did his best to suppress his irritation and continued, ¡°Since you¡¯ve seen me, please return. I need to get to work.¡±

    He briskly entered the office after breaking free from Xu Yanxi¡¯s grasp.

    But Xu Yanxi showed no signs of leaving. She followed him into the office.

    ¡°Yichen, I have a gathering with my friends in two days. Can you apany me to the mall for some shopping?¡± Xu Yanxi inquired, her voice soft and pleading.

    ¡°I¡¯m busy,¡± Xiao Yichen replied as he started working at his desk.

    Upon realizing that Xiao Yichen was gearing up for a busy workday, Xu Yanxi advanced and snatched his documents from him. She looked at him and proposed, ¡°You can work on these tasks in the afternoon. Please set aside the morning for me.¡±

    When he noticed that she was rummaging through his documents, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh of exasperation. She reminded him of her younger self, and the situation left him helpless.

    ¡°Yanxi, please stop ying around,¡± Xiao Yichen prayed, his voice calm. ¡°You can arrange to meet your other friends for shopping. I¡¯m genuinely busy.¡±

    ¡°No! 1 only want you to apany me!¡± Xu Yanxi dered with an unhappy expression.

    Xiao Yichen was at a loss for words, unable to figure out how to handle the situation.

    Upon seeing his silence, Xu Yanxi contemted for a moment and then inched closer to him. With eager anticipation, she spoke softly, ¡°Chen, you promised to go shopping with me today and have lunch. It will only take up your morning and afternoon. 1 won¡¯t bother you for a whole month, alright?¡±

    Although Xu Yanxi conveyed her request excitedly and appeared optimistic about his response, she already had a hidden agenda..

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    Chapter 232: Chen Is My Boyfriend

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    As long as he apanied her today, she would achieve her goal today. As for tomorrow, who knows? Not to mention, within a month, she mighte looking for him tomorrow.

    Xiao Yichen took Xu Yanxi¡¯s request seriously. He looked at her and inquired, ¡°You¡¯re serious?¡±

    He could spare half a day for her today if it meant having peace for the next month.

    His rtionship with Wan¡¯er had finally stabilized, and he wanted to maintain this newfoundfort. The less Xu Yanxi appeared in his life, the better.

    ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Yanxi nodded, pretending to be sincere, but her true intentions differed.

    Xiao Yichen was swayed by Xu Yanxi¡¯s facade and consented to her request.

    During their car ride to the mall, Xiao Yichen upied the back seat and delved into hisptop to work. At first, Xu Yanxi didn¡¯t bother him, but it didn¡¯t take long before she couldn¡¯t resist the urge to move closer. She seated herself next to him and rested her head on his shoulder.

    Xiao Yichen was thoroughly displeased by Xu Yanxi¡¯s intimate actions.

    Helplessly, he halted his work and sat up straight, preventing her from relying on him. They began to engage in conversation.

    While shopping at the mall, Xu Yanxi gleefully explored the stores, with Xiao Yichen apanying her without much interest. Xiao Yichen¡¯s family did not mind what Xu Yanxi chose to purchase.

    However, when they entered a boutique and Xiao Yichen saw a dress on a model, he was instantly captivated. The champagne-coloured dress had a unique design, and he believed it would look stunning on his beloved Wan¡¯er.

    ¡°Is this dress avable in a smaller size?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired of the salesperson.

    Xu Yanxi, examining another dress, then overheard and turned her gaze toward Xiao Yichen and the dress.

    ¡°Yes, Mr. Xiao,¡± the salesperson replied courteously, recognizing Xiao Yichen as her superior due to the mail¡¯s affiliation with the Eastern Empire.

    ¡°Please, get one and have it gift-wrapped,¡± Xiao Yichen requested.

    ¡°Alright, please¡­¡± The salesperson was about to fulfill the request when Xu Yanxi intervened.

    ¡°Hold on,¡± Xu Yanxi interjected, approaching the salesperson. She examined the dress and inquired, ¡°How many smaller sizes do you have for this dress?¡±

    Xu Yanxi had already deduced that Xiao Yichen must be contemting a clothing purchase for Lin Wan.

    The brand¡¯s clothing designs were top-notch, with models donning thetest trends. Could Lin Wan possibly have thetest fashion?

    The salesperson answered politely, ¡°I only have one.¡±

    Upon stepping closer to the salesperson, Xu Yanxi continued, ¡°I¡¯ll take one. Chen is my boyfriend, so he¡¯ll be paying the bill.¡± With that deration, she turned on her heel and returned to where she had been browsing, resuming her selection of attire.

    ¡°Yanxi, you¡­¡± Xiao Yichen was at a loss in the face of Xu Yanxi¡¯s actions.

    He wanted to buy a dress he admired for his beloved Wan¡¯er, but she¡­

    The salesperson, standing nearby, was caught in a quandary, unsure how to proceed. She refrained from acting on her assumptions, waiting for Xiao Yichen¡¯s instructions.

    Xiao Yichen eventually acquiesced to Xu Yanxi¡¯s request. He instructed the salesperson, ¡°Please wrap it up for her.¡±

    ¡°Okay, Mr. Xiao. Please wait a moment.¡± The salesperson turned to search for a suitable garment for packing.

    After more than two hours of shopping, Xu Yanxi made several purchases, including the dress Xiao Yichen had liked.

    ¡°Chen, let¡¯s go for lunch. I¡¯m in the mood for Western food,¡± Xu Yanxi cooed as she walked beside Xiao Yichen..

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    Chapter 233: Why Are You Looking For Me?

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    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen responded briefly, not wanting to converse extensively with Xu Yanxi.

    After lunch at a nearby Western restaurant, Xiao Yichen returned to thepany to resume work. At the same time, Xu Yanxi called her designated driver to take her car to the Eastern Empire Mall.

    Xu Yanxi started the car, but she drove towards the Dream Philpany instead of heading home.

    She felt ted after the enjoyable shopping trip with Chen. He had even bought her so many clothes, one of which he chose. She couldn¡¯t resist showing them off to Lin Wan.

    A high-end luxury car was parked at the entrance of a rundown alley in Ancheng City. In the back seat sat a man in a military uniform, his expression cold but with a hint of anticipation.

    Ten minutester, his assistant, Xing Yun, returned to the car and sat in the front passenger seat. He turned slightly to address the officer behind him, saying, ¡°Minister, there¡¯s no news.¡±

    After Xing Yun finished speaking, he lowered his head to express his apologies.

    Upon hearing this response, a brief flicker of disappointment passed over Lu Hao¡¯s face, though he quickly concealed it.

    His gaze remained fixed on the alley outside the window. ¡°Not even a little information¡­?¡±

    He had lived here for three years. He did not know how many years Lin Wan had lived here. However, even if Lin Wan leftter, the people who used to live here should know where Lin Wan went!

    Xing Yun hesitated before continuing, ¡°I¡¯ve asked around extensively. Some elderly residents mentioned that almost everyone who lived here previously has since moved away. I even asked two people, but they imed not to know anyone with the surname Lin.¡±

    Lu Hao kept looking out the window, not retracting his gaze because of Xing Yun¡¯s words. At this moment, his heart was filled with sadness.

    This alley seemed like the only ce he could think of to find Lin Wan. But after two visits, there had been no results.

    After a long silence, Lu Hao finally pulled his gaze away from the window and addressed the driver in the front, ¡°Let¡¯s head back.¡±

    The driver responded with a simple ¡°Yes.¡±

    Forty minutester, they returned to the militarypound. Lu Hao entered the house and went directly to the dining room, removing a bottle of wine from the refrigerator, opening it, and drinking it in one go.

    A profound sadness overcame him as he drained the bottle of cold wine. He held the empty bottle with one hand while bracing himself against the wall with the other. His gaze remained fixed, his mind clouded with difort. Where are you, Wanwan? Are you still in this city?

    After Lin Wan finished work in the afternoon, she exited the office with Shen Yun. They took the elevator to the ground floor, where Shen Yun left the elevator, and Lin Wan proceeded to the B2 parking lot, where she had parked her car in the morning.

    Upon reaching the parking lot, Lin Wan, bag in hand, headed toward her car. However, she noticed someone standing by her vehicle before she reached it.

    At first, she couldn¡¯t see who it was, but as she drew closer, the identity became apparent. It was Xu Yanxi.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t let this sight deter her from moving closer to her car.

    She was uncertain about Xu Yanxi¡¯s purpose but needed to get home as she was both tired and hungry.

    ¡°Lin Wan.¡± As Lin Wan neared her car, Xu Yanxi took a few steps to block her path.

    Lin Wan halted, looking at Xu Yanxi and inquiring, ¡°Why are you looking for me?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m here to discuss something with you,¡± Xu Yanxi replied with a peculiar smile..

 Chapter 234 - 234: The Person Living in Blue Bay Villa Seems to Be Me

    Chapter 234: The Person Living in Blue Bay Vi Seems to Be Me

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    Lin Wan didn¡¯t know what Xu Yanxi wanted to do, so she waited for her to continue.

    Xu Yanxi did not speak immediately. She first sized Lin Wan up from head to toe before saying, ¡°Tsk tsk, as a designer, you¡¯re dressed so poorly. You¡¯re poor. With just one look, I can tell that you¡¯re a third-rate designer.¡±

    Upon hearing Xu Yanxi¡¯s words, Lin Wan was a little angry. However, she suppressed her emotions and replied, ¡°Designers are judged by their designs, not their clothing.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan continued, ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll take my leave.¡±

    She walked past Xu Yanxi, but just as she took a few steps, Xu Yanxi suddenly grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s clothes and pulled her back.

    Because of the forceful pull, Lin Wan took a few steps back to regain her bnce.

    This time, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t contain her frustration any longer. She asked Xu Yanxi, ¡°Xu Yanxi, what do you want?¡±

    She was associated with Yichen, whom she didn¡¯t want to see. She didn¡¯t want to see her for even a second.

    Over the past few days, she had finally found some peace in her life with Yichen. She hoped the outside world wouldn¡¯t disrupt her life, especially not Xu Yanxi.

    ¡°What am 1 doing? I¡¯m just telling you the truth,¡± Xu Yanxi replied confidently.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t understand Xu Yanxi¡¯s intentions.

    Xu Yanxi waved the shopping bags on her wrist before Lin Wan and bragged, ¡°Did you see this? Yichen bought these for me.¡±

    Xu Yanxi¡¯s words sent a shiver down Lin Wan¡¯s spine.

    So, Xiao Yichen bought things for Xu Yanxi? He went shopping with Xu Yanxi.

    Upon seeing Lin Wan¡¯s shocked expression, Xu Yanxi was quite pleased. She continued, ¡°These are all international brands. Chen said he wouldn¡¯t spare any expense on me.¡±

    ¡°Furthermore, Chen personally selected thetest dress for me here. When I was trying on clothes in the fitting room, Chen even came in to help me zip it up,¡± Xu Yanxi added, her eyes fixed on Lin Wan¡¯s expression.

    Lin Wan was surprised by this revtion, but she kept her emotions hidden despite her shock and sadness.

    After suppressing her smile, Lin Wan looked at Xu Yanxi and remarked, ¡°Really? Then why didn¡¯t you take Xiao Yichen to the hotel? The fitting room is so small!¡±

    Xu Yanxi hadn¡¯t expected Lin Wan to respond in such a way. She felt that Lin Wan was ridiculing her.

    She must be mocking me for not taking Chen to the hotel.

    ¡°Lin Wan.¡± Upon gritting her teeth, Xu Yanxi called out. Her expression contorted with frustration. She thought quickly and said, ¡°Chen and I don¡¯t go to hotels. Chen says ces like that are dirty. Only the big bed at Blue Bay Vi is suitable for us.¡±

    Xu Yanxi¡¯s words struck a nerve with Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan suddenly remembered her first time with Xiao Yichen in a hotel.

    Xiao Yichen hadmented that hotels were dirty, and in his heart¡­

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t dare to entertain that thought further, as her heart was already aching.

    After suppressing her impending emotional breakdown, she met Xu Yanxi¡¯s gaze and replied slowly, ¡°That sounds ideal, but Xu Yanxi, it appears that the one currently living in Blue Bay vi is me.¡±

    After hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xu Yanxi¡¯s expression turned venomous. She had never considered this fact. Lin Wan had just pointed it out as if she had pped herself.

    ¡°Lin Wan, you get out of Blue Bay vi today. Get lost,¡± Xu Yanxi snapped, her eyes filled with hatred and anger..

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    Chapter 235: I¡¯m So Tired

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    ¡°You don¡¯t have the right to chase me away,¡± Lin Wan took a deep breath and continued, ¡°Xu Yanxi, if you¡¯re trying to show off in front of me today, it won¡¯t change anything.¡±

    She knew she was Xiao Yichen¡¯s legal wife, and unting these things in front of her wouldn¡¯t make a difference. If Xu Yanxi truly wanted to be with Xiao Yichen, she should persuade him to go through a divorce!

    Lin Wan nced at Xu Yanxi and prepared to leave once more.

    However, Xu Yanxi, upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, was filled with anger.

    ¡°Lin Wan, you b*tch. I won¡¯t let you off today. I¡¯ll teach you a lesson,¡± Xu Yanxi said, lunging forward to grab Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan was caught off guard and couldn¡¯t defend herself in time. When the pain coursed through her, Lin Wan began to retaliate, but it was toote, and she had no advantage.

    ¡°Shameless thing, give Chen back to me.¡±

    ¡°I won¡¯t end this unless I teach you a lesson.¡±

    ¡°B*tch, you¡¯re asking for trouble by trying to steal my man.¡±

    A security guard patrolling the parking lot noticed the two women fighting nearby and rushed over to intervene.

    ¡°Stop. If you continue this, I¡¯ll have to call the police and take you both to the station,¡± the security guard said sternly.

    Upon hearing the mention of the police station, Xu Yanxi ceased her actions. She red at Lin Wan fiercely, her gaze filled with resentment.

    Once Lin Wan distanced herself from Xu Yanxi, she tidied her messy hair and clothes that had been slightly torn. Then, she told the security guard, ¡°I work at Dream Philpany, right in this building. She¡¯s causing trouble here, so please have her removed.¡±

    Hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, the security guard naturally sided with the people working in the building, as the property management fees from thesepanies funded his sry. If he couldn¡¯t ensure the safety of the employees, he¡¯d have to reconsider his livelihood.

    When Xu Yanxi heard this, she couldn¡¯t think of a counterargument. So, she said, ¡°My father is the mayor.¡±

    The security guard was taken aback, looking from Xu Yanxi to Lin Wan. He was now in a quandary and couldn¡¯t bring himself to eject Xu Yanxi.

    Lin Wan hadn¡¯t anticipated Xu Yanxi using this line of reasoning either. She was momentarily at a loss for words.

    After seeing the security guards hesitating, Xu Yanxi felt secure. She red at Lin Wan and said, ¡°Lin Wan, you just wait. One day, I¡¯ll have Chen evict you from Blue Bay vi. The mistress of Blue Bay vi can only be me. It¡¯s going to be me!¡±

    After uttering those words, Xu Yanxi snorted with disdain and left arrogantly.

    Lin Wan watched helplessly as Xu Yanxi drove away. A smile formed on her lips, but it wasced with sorrow.

    Xiao Yichen, what do you truly want? Why would you hurt me like this just as 1 was beginning to forgive you?

    Lin Wan drove away, but after leaving the city, she pulled over to the side of the road. She didn¡¯t have the heart to continue driving toward Blue Bay vi.

    Lying on the steering wheel, Lin Wan burst into tears.

    Her heart was so weary, so profoundly weary.

    Over the past few days, she had witnessed his kindness and how well he treated her. She had naively believed that he was only good to her, but she never expected him to treat Xu Yanxi even better.

    Even though those clothes didn¡¯t cost much, he selected clothes for Xu Yanxi. Has he ever chosen clothes for me?

    Never!

    ¡°Boohoo¡­¡± Lin Wan cried. Being alone in her car, she paid no heed to her image..

 Chapter 236 - 236: Looking for Wanâ€™er in The Whole City

    Chapter 236: Looking for Wan¡¯er in The Whole City

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    After a prolonged bout of crying, Lin Wan finally grew weary. She sat upright in her car, dazed for a while, and retrieved a small makeup bag from her purse. She touched up her makeup to restore her disheveled appearance.

    With her makeup refreshed, Lin Wan pulled out her phone and dialed Su Xiaorong¡¯s number.

    The call was promptly answered. ¡°Hello, Wanwan. I¡¯m delighted to hear from you.¡±

    It had been long since Lin Wan hadst contacted Su Xiaorong, so her surprise and joy upon receiving her call were palpable.

    ¡°Xiaorong,¡± Lin Wan called out, her voice still bearing a trace of tears. She inquired, ¡°Are you at home right now?¡±

    ¡°Yes, I just returned to my apartment,¡± Su Xiaorong replied. She sensed something amiss in Lin Wan¡¯s tone but didn¡¯t press for details since she wasn¡¯t certain.

    ¡°Is it possible for me toe over?¡± Lin Wan asked, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

    Initially, Su Xiaorong didn¡¯t grasp the full extent of Lin Wan¡¯s implication. When it became apparent, she immediately said, ¡°Yes, of course. Where are you now, Wanwan? I cane pick you up.¡±

    This time, she was certain that something had gone wrong for Lin Wan, and she wanted to offer her a ce to stay tonight.

    ¡°No, no, it¡¯s fine,¡± Lin Wan hastened to respond. ¡°I¡¯ll drive over. Just send me your exact address.¡±

    ¡°Oh, alright,¡± Su Xiaorong replied.

    Following this, Lin Wan received a message with Su Xiaorong¡¯s address and set off to her apartment.

    Xiao Yichen was waiting for Lin Wan to return for dinner in the Blue Bay vi. However, by the time Auntie Li had finished cooking, it was already 7.00 pm, and Lin Wan had not yet made it home.

    Finally, Xiao Yichen had no patience. He took out his phone and dialed Lin Wan¡¯s number, but it went unanswered.

    As he grew increasingly anxious, he called multiple times to no avail. Panic began to well up inside him.

    ¡°Auntie Li, please go ahead and rest. Just leave the food on the dining table,¡± he said to Auntie Li. He then grabbed his coat and car keys before departing the vi.

    Xiao Yichen headed to the office building and took the elevator to Dream Phil Company¡¯s design department. To his dismay, the design department¡¯s office was locked, plunged into darkness, and devoid of any signs of overtime work.

    His concern grew deeper as Lin Wan was not working overtime. Where could she be?

    Worried and impatient, he took out his phone and dialed Lin Wan¡¯s number again.

    However, it was only to be silent.

    With his patience waning, Xiao Yichen lost his temper and dialed You Luan¡¯s number, giving firm instructions when You Luan picked up. ¡°Search the entire city for Wan¡¯er.¡±

    When You Luan heard the urgency in Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice, he was stunned. Has Madam disappeared?

    ¡°Are you not going to respond?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone grew increasingly harsh.

    You Luan returned to reality and replied, ¡°Understood, I will begin the search immediately.¡±

    With that, You Luan hung up and immediately made phone calls to mobilize people to locate Madam throughout the city.

    Inside Su Xiaorong¡¯s apartment, Lin Wan, having taken a shower, wore Su Xiaorong¡¯s pajamas. She sat with Su Xiaorong in the living room, watching TV. Her phone, ced on silent mode, continued to sh with iing calls.

    Su Xiaorong was well aware that Lin Wan had missed multiple calls. She intended to alert her, but upon observing Lin Wan¡¯s preupied demeanor, she decided not to intrude. It was evident Lin Wan had something on her mind and was aware of the iing calls..

 Chapter 237 - 237:1 Donâ€™t Know This Man

    Chapter 237:1 Don¡¯t Know This Man

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    After Lin Wan and Su Xiaorong finished watching the two drama episodes, Lin Wan informed Su Xiaorong, ¡°Xiaorong, I¡¯m tired and need to rest.¡±

    Su Xiaorong agreed, saying, ¡°I¡¯m also feeling quite tired.¡± She turned off the TV and then joined Lin Wan in the bedroom.

    The two of themy down on Su Xiaorong¡¯s bed. Su Xiaorong looked closely at Lin Wan¡¯s reddened eyes and couldn¡¯t help but feel troubled. She eventually asked, ¡°Wanwan, what happened exactly?¡±

    Upon listening to Su Xiaorong¡¯s voice, Lin Wan hesitated momentarily before sharing her situation with her friend.

    Upon hearing the story, Su Xiaorong grew increasingly angry, saying, ¡°That Xu Yanxicks manners. And Xiao¡­¡±

    Su Xiaorong trailed off, realizing it wasn¡¯t appropriate to discuss this in front of Lin Wan.

    ¡°Xiaorong, I¡¯m so weary!¡± Lin Wan¡¯s eyes welled up with tears once again.

    Seeing Lin Wan¡¯s distressed expression, Su Xiaorong felt a heavy heart. After a moment of reflection, she advised Lin Wan, ¡°Wanwan, if your current life isn¡¯t making you happy, perhaps it¡¯s best to leave him. Alternatively, you can have Xiao Yichen make his choice clear in front of you and Xu Yanxi. It might be for the best for both of you.¡±

    ¡°His choice would undoubtedly be Xu Yanxi,¡± Lin Wan asserted. After all, he treated Xu Yanxi so well. Why wouldn¡¯t he pick her?

    ¡°In that case, you should consider leaving, Wanwan.¡± Su Xiaorong¡¯s suggestions were always with Lin Wan¡¯s happiness in mind. ¡°Maybe he isn¡¯t the one you¡¯re destined to be with.¡±

    Lin Wan fell silent in response to Su Xiaorong¡¯s words.

    Xiao Yichen was driving with growing anxiety and urgency. His face was etched with concern and anxiety, and he found it impossible to calm down.

    As he drove, he observed the people bustling about, fervently hoping to glimpse a familiar figure at any moment. Yet, despite the passage of time, Lin Wan remained elusive.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes began to well up with tears, and he wasn¡¯t about to give up the search.

    Lin Wan, whether you¡¯re trying to escape or leave my world, I will never allow it.

    I will find you no matter where you are.

    Desperate and consumed with thoughts of her, Xiao Yichen continued to pray.

    Wan¡¯er, please answer my call. Please return home. I miss you. If I don¡¯t see you soon, I¡¯ll lose my mind.

    Minutes turned into hours, and it wasn¡¯t until 11.00 pm that Xiao Yichen finally received a call from You Luan.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, I¡¯ve located Madam,¡± You Luan reported over the phone.

    ¡°Where is she?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired immediately.

    ¡°In an apartment,¡± You Luan replied concisely.

    ¡°Send me the exact address,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered.

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    Twenty minutester, Xiao Yichen¡¯s car pulled up outside a small apartment building. You Luan and his team were already waiting there.

    You Luan approached Xiao Yichen¡¯s vehicle, and as soon as the window was rolled down, he heard Xiao Yichen ask, ¡°Do you know the floor?¡±

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan confirmed.

    ¡°Go up and find her,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered sternly.

    ¡°Okay,¡± You Luan replied, turning and heading into the apartment.

    Meanwhile, Lin Wan and Su Xiaorong were awake inside the apartment. Theyy on the bed and continued their conversation when they suddenly heard a knock on the door. Surprised, they exchanged nces.

    ¡°Who would be knocking at thiste hour?¡± Lin Wan questioned Su Xiaorong.

    ¡°I have no idea,¡± Su Xiaorong replied. ¡°I¡¯ll go check.¡±

    With that, Su Xiaorong rose from the bed and answered the door, still wearing her pajamas.

    Upon opening the door, Su Xiaorong found a man standing there. She was perplexed as she did not know this man..

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    Chapter 238: Don¡¯t Move¡­

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    ¡°Hello. My name is You Luan, and I¡¯m Mr. Xiao¡¯s assistant,¡± You Luan greeted Su Xiaorong respectfully. He addressed her while noting that she must be Madam¡¯s friend.

    Su Xiaorong finally understood the situation.

    However, before Su Xiaorong could respond, they heard Lin Wan¡¯s voice.

    ¡°Xiaorong, who is it?¡± Lin Wan inquired as she approached.

    Upon seeing You Luan, Lin Wan appeared momentarily taken aback before regaining herposure.

    ¡°Madam,¡± You Luan greeted, then added, ¡°Mr. Xiao is downstairs, please¡­¡±

    You Luan didn¡¯t finish the sentence, but he knew Lin Wan understood the situation.

    ¡°Please, have him return,¡± Lin Wan calmly suggested to You Luan.

    She acknowledged that Xiao Yichen¡¯s ability to locate her wasn¡¯t surprising. There seemed to be nothing within the entire Ancheng City that Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t aplish.

    ¡°I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t pass on that message. Please understand, Madam,¡± You Luan tactfully declined Lin Wan¡¯s request.

    He had spent many years at Boss¡¯s side. Based on his Boss¡¯s demeanor and expression, he knew that Boss intended to see Madam in person.

    Lin Wan recognized You Luan¡¯s response and considered Xiao Yichen¡¯s personality. After deciding, she told You Luan, ¡°You may leave for now. I will go downter.¡±

    ¡°Alright,¡± You Luan replied respectfully. He bowed once more before departing.

    Lin Wan returned to the bedroom to change into her clothes. She told Su Xiaorong, ¡°Xiaorong, I¡¯ll go down for a while.¡±

    ¡°Wanwan.¡± Upon seeing Lin Wan about to leave, Su Xiaorong clutched her arm and said, ¡°I¡¯ll apany you.¡±

    Lin Wan smiled gently, appreciating her friend¡¯s concern. She said, ¡°It¡¯s all right. He won¡¯t harm me. I¡¯ll go down and talk to him, thene back upstairs. Please wait for me at home.¡±

    Though still worried, Su Xiaorong had no choice or reason to refuse. She could only watch as Lin Wan left.

    Once Lin Wan exited the apartment, she immediately spotted Xiao Yichen¡¯s car. Instead of stopping, she approached it.

    Xiao Yichen watched Lin Wan walk over, a trace of anger in his eyes, waiting for her to approach the car.

    Lin Wan reached the car but didn¡¯t get in. Instead, she stood beside it, gazing inside at Xiao Yichen through the window.

    In the end, Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t restrain himself any longer. He opened the car door, exited, and stood before Lin Wan.

    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you answer my calls?¡± Xiao Yichen demanded, his tone using.

    ¡°I didn¡¯t want to,¡± Lin Wan replied, her gaze averted from his face.

    Xiao Yichen was infuriated by Lin Wan¡¯s carefree attitude. He had been so worried, but what about her? She didn¡¯t answer his calls and maintained this attitude¡­

    Unable to contain his frustration, Xiao Yichen gripped Lin Wan¡¯s arms. He continued his inquiry, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you go home after work?¡±

    Lin Wan winced at the pain in her arm but didn¡¯t meet Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze. She calmly responded, ¡°I didn¡¯t want to go home.¡±

    At that moment, she didn¡¯t want to return to that house.

    Xiao Yichen looked at the woman before him, his anger evident, yet he couldn¡¯t unleash it on her.

    Lin Wan waited for his response, but when none came, she took a deep breath and turned to face Xiao Yichen. She uttered slowly, ¡°You can go home. 1¡¯11 stay here tonight.¡±

    As Lin Wan attempted to push Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand away, she struggled briefly, but her efforts proved futile.

    ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± Xiao Yichen abruptly roared..

 Chapter 239 - 239: Can You Go Home With Me?

    Chapter 239: Can You Go Home With Me?

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    Lin Wan was unsure of what was happening. She became terrified and remained still, unable to move after Xiao Yichen yelled at her.

    Xiao Yichen widened his eyes and observed the wound on Lin Wan¡¯s neck in disbelief. He couldn¡¯tprehend what had urred.

    What has happened to her?

    Puzzled, Xiao Yichen tentatively reached out and touched Lin Wan¡¯s neck wound.

    Lin Wan, who didn¡¯tprehend Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression, felt pain and couldn¡¯t help but exim, ¡°It hurts¡­¡±

    Upon seeing Lin Wan frowning, Xiao Yichen quickly retracted his hand. He didn¡¯t dare touch her again, but he frowned.

    ¡°What happened?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Lin Wan, his voice filled with obvious concern.

    Only then did Lin Wan realize that Xiao Yichen had discovered her injury.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s just a minor injury,¡± Lin Wan murmured. She had no desire to revisit that unbearable incident, let alone speak of Xu Yanxi. Her heart was exhausted.

    After deep breathing, Lin Wan continued, ¡°I¡¯ll go upstairs.¡±

    Lin Wan turned around to depart.

    However, Xiao Yichen acted swiftly as she did. Just as she stepped away, he took arge stride forward, encircling her with a long arm and pulling her tightly into his embrace from behind. He bent down, resting his head on her shoulder.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, let¡¯s go home, okay?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice was gentle and tender, a unique gentleness reserved for her.

    He didn¡¯t know what had happened to her. She wasn¡¯t willing to discuss it now, and he couldn¡¯t force her. Nevertheless, he couldn¡¯t bear for her to leave him. He wanted to take her home and be by her side.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone, Lin Wan¡¯s heart began to race, but her resolve remained unshaken.

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to return home tonight,¡± Lin Wan replied, recognizing Xiao Yichen¡¯s domineering personality. She couldn¡¯t confront him and implored, ¡°Can you let me stay here for the night?¡±

    Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t refuse her request, though he was deeply unwilling.

    Lin Wan awaited his response, but when none came, she realized this was not a solution. She struggled and said, ¡°I¡¯m cold. 1¡¯11 head inside.¡±

    With a concerted effort, Lin Wan managed to break free.

    This time, she escaped without turning back.

    Xiao Yichen remained rooted in ce, watching Lin Wan enter the apartment. His heart ached profoundly.

    You Luan stood not far away, watching as his boss had been standing like this for more than ten minutes.

    You Luan couldn¡¯t help himself and stood beside Xiao Yichen, respectfully asking, ¡°Mr. Xiao, should we go back first?¡±

    He added, ¡°I will have someone here to guard Madam. She will bepletely safe.¡±

    ¡°No need,¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s icy voice uttered two words, followed by, ¡°All of you, leave.¡±

    You Luan did not understand why Xiao Yichen acted this way, but heprehended his intentions. He couldn¡¯t defy him, so he ordered hisrades to retreat.

    Xiao Yichen stood in the cold breeze, gazing at the apartment. He remained there for a lengthy period before returning to the car.

    Inside Su Xiaorong¡¯s apartment, Lin Wany on the bed, unable to sleep. Her thoughts were only based on Xiao Yichen and Xu Yanxi¡¯sments that afternoon.

    ¡°Wanwan, are you asleep?¡± Su Xiaorong wasn¡¯t sleeping either. She knew Wanwan¡¯s mood had deteriorated after she met Xiao Yichen, so she probably wouldn¡¯t be able to sleep tonight..

 Chapter 240 - 240: Was It Yanxi?

    Chapter 240: Was It Yanxi?

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    ¡°No,¡± Lin Wan replied to Su Xiaorong. Her back had been turned towards her friend, but she turned around now.

    ¡°Could we chat for a bit?¡± Su Xiaorong asked, hoping to keep her friendpany and offerfort in her unhappiness.

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    The next morning, Su Xiaorong and Lin Wan, who hadn¡¯t gotten much sleep, looked weary.

    Lin Wan applied makeup to hide her dark circles, and the two had a simple breakfast of bread and milk. Afterwards, they headed downstairs to go to work.

    As they left the apartment, Lin Wan stopped upon spotting a car not far away.

    She wondered why he was still here. Hadn¡¯t he left all night?

    Initially, Su Xiaorong couldn¡¯tprehend the reason for Lin Wan¡¯s abrupt stop. But as she followed her friend¡¯s gaze, she vaguely discerned a man in a car not far off.

    Xiao Yichen was a public figure, and she was aware of him from seeing his face in major news publications now and then.

    ¡°Wanwan¡­¡± Su Xiaorong uttered softly, seeking guidance from her friend on what to do next.

    ¡°Xiaorong, you go to work first,¡± Lin Wan told Su Xiaorong.

    ¡°Okay.¡± Su Xiaorong refrained from pressing her further and walked to the parking area adjacent to the apartment.

    After summoning her courage, Lin Wan proceeded toward Xiao Yichen¡¯s car.

    Xiao Yichen sat in the car with his eyes closed, appearing to be in a light slumber, so he didn¡¯t notice Lin Wan¡¯s approach.

    Only when he heard the faint tapping on the car window, did Xiao Yichen stir, opening his eyes and then turning his head.

    When he saw Lin Wan, his grogginess evaporated. Almost instinctively, he exited the car, strode around to the other side, and without uttering a word, he extended his arm to sp the littledy and pull her into his embrace.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s whole body quivered as he hugged her.

    He couldn¡¯t pinpoint when he had shut his eyes but hadn¡¯t drifted off to sleep. Throughout the night, he had been immersed in her thoughts.

    Lin Wan detected a familiar aroma, and she could distinctly sense his trembling body.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen whispered. His voice was low and tinged with sorrow.

    Every minute felt interminably long, torturous, and heart-wrenching without her presence.

    ¡°Why haven¡¯t you gone back?¡± Lin Wan inquired, her tone still detached.

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to go home without you,¡± Xiao Yichen responded.

    Lin Wan¡¯s heart quivered intensely. She suppressed the rapid beating of her heart and stated, ¡°Go back and get some rest for a while. I¡¯ll go to work.¡±

    She tried to extricate herself from his grasp, but Xiao Yichen refused to let go.

    ¡°Get off me,¡± Lin Wan pleaded. She nced around to remind Xiao Yichen that it wasn¡¯t an appropriate time for such an intimate scene since many people wereing and going to work.

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen firmly held Lin Wan¡¯s shoulders with both hands and distanced himself slightly to meet her gaze, then he questioned, ¡°What happened to the scar?¡±

    Faced with his query, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t help but feel exasperated and wanted to burst intoughter.

    He had noticed itst night, thinking that he, the astute Xiao Yichen, could deduce what had transpired. Yet, it seemed she had overestimated him.

    ¡°You don¡¯t know?¡± Lin Wan asked, a faint smile adorning her lips.

    The words of Lin Wan confused Xiao Yichen, who scowled.

    After a moment of contemtion, he suddenly had a realization.. He gazed intently into Lin Wan and asked, ¡°Was it Yanxi?¡±

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    Chapter 241: Stop Treating Her Well

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    Lin Wan chuckled, using all her strength to break free from Xiao Yichen¡¯s restraint. She turned around and walked away.

    As Lin Wan¡¯s figure disappeared, Xiao Yichen had a strong urge to chase after her. However, he couldn¡¯t step forward because he knew about her scar.

    After Lin Wan vanished from sight, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t rush to get into the car. Instead, he took out his phone and angrily dialed Xu Yanxi¡¯s number.

    After a moment, Xu Yanxi answered the call with a sleepy voice, ¡°Chen, did you miss me?¡±

    ¡°Xu Yanxi, are you trying to get yourself into trouble?¡± Xiao Yichen roared into the phone, drawing the attention of people nearby.

    Fortunately, those onlookers only saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s back and didn¡¯t pay much attention. They continued on their way.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s angry outburst, Xu Yanxi was stunned before regaining herposure.

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Xu Yanxi¡¯s voice became clearer. She didn¡¯t understand why Xiao Yichen was so furious with her.

    ¡°Don¡¯t touch her. Are you deliberately ignoring my words?¡± Xiao Yichen continued to roar. He desperately wished Xu Yanxi would disappear from Ancheng City.

    However, in the end, he had lingering concerns. He couldn¡¯t erase all the memories of their shared past.

    Conversely, Xu Yanxi finally realized who Xiao Yichen was talking about. She felt an instant surge of anger. Her expression changed, and she replied to Xiao Yichen, ¡°Yes, I deliberately ignored it. What do you want?¡±

    Xu Yanxi¡¯s disdain for Lin Wanwan grew even stronger at that moment. She has gone toin to Yichen. She seems quite petty. Perhaps I need something more potent to silence her.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s fury caused the veins on his forehead to bulge. Half of his heart didn¡¯t want to let Xu Yanxi go, but the other half reminded him that she was someone he had protected since her youth.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Xu Yanxi pressed on. ¡°Chen, you¡¯d better stop treating her well. The better you treat her, the more I¡¯ll make her miserable.¡±

    ¡°Xu Yanxi.¡± This time, Xiao Yichen addressed her directly. His voice was filled with malice and a warning as he said, ¡°This is my bottom line. If you dare to do it, I¡¯ll take drastic measures.¡±

    Xiao Yichen ended the call, not wanting to hear anything more from Xu Yanxi.

    He was now consumed by disgust and hatred. He never thought he would harbor such feelings for the girl he had doted on since her childhood.

    After getting into the car, he drove to the Eastern Empire and called Luo Ziyan.

    At Dream Phil Company, Lin Wan handed in her design drafts and was about to head to the pantry to take a break when she saw the director approaching.

    ¡°Director,¡± Lin Wan greeted him politely.

    The director nodded and walked over to Lin Wan. He nced at her hardworking colleagues and whispered, ¡°Go upstairs to the lounge. Mr. Luo¡¯s younger brother, Young Master Luo, is looking for you.¡±

    The director didn¡¯t know why the second young master of the Luo Family was looking for Lin Wan, but with years of experience in the workce, he understood that some matters shouldn¡¯t be questioned or delved into too deeply. These were the unspoken rules of the workce.

    Lin Wan was taken aback. Why is Luo Ziyan at Dream Phil Company?

    Though filled with questions, Lin Wan nodded to the director to indicate her understanding.

    In the upstairs lounge, as Lin Wan knocked on the door and entered, she found Luo Ziyan seated with a first aid kit on the coffee table in front of him..

 Chapter 242 - 242: Sorry, Young Master Lu

    Chapter 242: Sorry, Young Master Lu

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    ¡°Lin Wan, please have a seat. I¡¯ll check your injuries,¡± Luo Ziyan said. After Xiao Yichen called him, he set aside the experiment he was working on and rushed to Dream Phil Company.

    Lin Wan was initially stunned, but her expression rxed as she understood Luo Ziyan¡¯s words.

    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m fine,¡± Lin Wan said with a forced smile.

    In reality, she was fine. Apart from a few minor wounds on her arm and neck, she was perfectly okay.

    ¡°That¡¯s not what your man said. Come and sit down quickly. Otherwise, your man will kill me if your injuries aren¡¯t treated.¡± Luo Ziyan, ever the casual type, stated.

    After his words, he leaned forward to open the first aid kit.

    Lin Wan stood there momentarily, watching Luo Ziyan¡¯s actions while disregarding his words.

    Only when he took out the medicine bottle and looked at her did she walk over somewhat sheepishly and sit beside Luo Ziyan.

    Upon examination, it turned out Lin Wan was indeed fine. Though the few scars were noticeable, they were superficial wounds that would heal within a few days of applying medicine.

    ¡°Lin Wan, don¡¯t take Yanxi¡¯s words too seriously. Her personality is quite extreme, and sometimes what she describes may not be entirely urate,¡± Luo Ziyan addressed her as he was finishing the treatment.

    Lin Wan¡¯s expression remained calm. Upon hearing Luo Ziyan¡¯s words, a hint of helplessness passed through her heart. Isn¡¯t it the truth? Didn¡¯t Yichen spend time with Xu Yanxi yesterday?

    His morning conversation reveals that he has guessed Xu Yanxi¡¯s identity, providing enough evidence that they are together.

    As for what they did, maybe Xu Yanxi¡¯s words were exaggerated.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t respond to Luo Ziyan. Once he finished applying the medicine, she stood up and forced a smile. She told Luo Ziyan, ¡°Ziyan if there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll head back to work.¡±

    Luo Ziyan, sensing that Lin Wan was in a troubled mood, nodded.

    Lin Wan turned and walked away.

    Just as she was about to exit the lounge, Luo Ziyan called out, ¡°Lin Wan.¡±

    Lin Wan halted and turned to look at him.

    ¡°Yichen loves you. Trust him,¡± Luo Ziyan said. He hoped that Yichen and Lin Wan would be together. He knew his friend very well, and despite his responsibility for Lin Wan¡¯s injuries, he understood Yichen¡¯s helplessness regarding Yanxi and her demanding personality.

    If it were him, he might not havee up with the best way to handle Yanxi, given her arrogance and domineering nature. She was a ticking time bomb herself!

    Upon hearing Luo Ziyan¡¯s words, Lin Wan remained expressionless and said nothing. She turned and left.

    In the Lu residence within the militarypound, Lu Hao sat in the living room with several uniformed individuals standing before him.

    ¡°No updates?¡± Lu Hao asked with an expressionless face, addressing the person in the centre.

    ¡°None,¡± the person in the middle replied, lowering his head in apology.

    Lu Hao felt another wave of disappointment, but his expression remained cold and unchanging. He inquired further, ¡°Have you had any luck in finding Lin Tianyun?¡±

    Since they couldn¡¯t locate Lin Wan, he intended to find her father first. Once they had someone from the family, Lin Wan¡¯s whereabouts would naturallye to light.

    ¡°Unfortunately, no. I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Lu.¡± the man replied again, avoiding eye

    contact..

 Chapter 243 - 243: Be Obedient

    Chapter 243: Be Obedient

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    Lu Hao¡¯s expression darkened even further. He nced at them and stated, ¡°I don¡¯t want apologies.¡±

    1 want Lin Wan, the girl in my heart!

    A few of them lowered their heads. After a lengthy silence, the middle person spoke, ¡°Mr. Lu, we will put in every effort to locate Miss Lin.¡±

    Upon hearing his subordinate¡¯s words, Lu Hao felt powerless. He hadn¡¯t been in contact with Lin Wan for many years, and finding her now proved arduous. But he had no other options. He felt utterly helpless.

    Apart from these methods, he couldn¡¯t find any other way to locate Lin Wan.

    ¡°You can go now.¡± Lu Hao waved his hand and signaled for them to depart.

    After his subordinates left, Lu Hao stood up and walked to the window. Longing and pain welled up in his heart involuntarily.

    Lu Hao¡¯s eyes slowly reddened as he gazed at the distant scenery, whispering secretly.

    Wanwan, where are you? Let me find you, please.

    In the afternoon, Lin Wanpleted her work and checked her watch. There were still ten minutes left before her shift ended.

    Suddenly, the phone on her desk rang. Lin Wan picked up the phone and saw a message from Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for you in the underground parking lot.¡±

    After reading the message, Lin Wan set aside her phone and tidied her desk.

    Once her workday ended, Lin Wan left her office. She stood in the elevator, feeling torn for a while. Ultimately, she decided to head to the parking lot.

    Xiao Yichen stood beside his car. When he spotted Lin Wan approaching, he walked toward her.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er.¡± Xiao Yichen walked up to Lin Wan and called softly, attempting to reach out and embrace her.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Lin Wan evaded Xiao Yichen¡¯s touch and hurriedly urged. She walked over to Xiao Yichen¡¯s car and got in.

    Xiao Yichen felt a twinge of irritation at Lin Wan¡¯s actions, but he understood that they might encounter staff from Dream Phil Company here, and she was in a hurry to leave.

    Afterprehending this, Xiao Yichen swiftly entered the car and drove away.

    Upon their return to Blue Bay vi, Lin Wan had barely entered the vi when she was about to go upstairs to change into her pajamas. However, Xiao Yichen grabbed her arm.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, 1 want to exin what happened yesterday,¡± Lin Wan interjected Before Xiao Yichen could finish his sentence.

    Lin Wan¡¯s expression remained indifferent. She disentangled herself from Xiao Yichen¡¯s grasp and dered, ¡°You don¡¯t have to. It¡¯s over.¡±

    She didn¡¯t want to hear about Xiao Yichen being with Xu Yanxi. She just didn¡¯t want to hear it!

    With that, Lin Wan quickly headed toward the staircase.

    After dinner, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan went upstairs together. Upon exiting the shower, Xiao Yichen observed Lin Wan changing into her pajamas and carrying a pillow as she moved toward the bedroom door.

    Upon sensing that something was amiss, Xiao Yichen immediately approached. Just as Lin Wan was about to reach the bedroom door, he halted her.

    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Lin Wan, his expression not very favorable.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to the guest room to rest,¡± Lin Wan replied. She shifted to the side, aiming to exit the bedroom.

    Xiao Yichen sidestepped, not allowing Lin Wan to leave.

    ¡°Stay here,¡± Xiao Yichenmanded, attempting to control his anger.

    The master bedroom¡¯s bed was spacious enough for her to restfortably. Why does she insist on going to the guest room? Is it because of me?

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to sleep here,¡± Lin Wan said, her demeanor tooposed for anyone to determine if she was throwing a tantrum.

    Xiao Yichen observed the stubborn expression on the littledy¡¯s face and replied coldly, ¡°Bepliant.¡±

    Lin Wan, perceiving the suppressed anger in Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice, pondered for a moment and decided not to argue. She turned around and returned to the bed.

    It was evident that she had no chance of winning when he was upset..

 Chapter 244 - 244: Sister-in-law

    Chapter 244: Sister-inw

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    Normally, when he told her toply, those two words were quite gentle. But now, with a hint of anger, she didn¡¯t dare to continue resisting. She could only obey.

    After Lin Wan settled onto the bed, she fell asleep on her side, with her back to Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yicheny on the bed and observed the petite figure¡¯s back. Then, he lifted the nkets and moved closer to embrace her from behind.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t resist. Xiao Yichen was able to hold her. She closed her eyes and made an effort to breathe softly.

    Xiao Yichen understood that she was in a bad mood. He wanted to talk to her, but seeing her like this broke his heart. Ultimately, he remained silent. He wrapped his arm around her waist and closed his eyes to sleep.

    A few dayster, Xiao Yichen drove Lin Wan to work today before heading to the East Mansion.

    Upon arriving at thepany, Xiao Yichen received a call from Lu Hao.

    ¡°Yichen, are you at thepany?¡± Lu Hao asked.

    ¡°Yes, I just got here,¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    ¡°Are you busy with work today? I¡¯ll be heading to Eastern for business and thought I¡¯d stop by to see you on the way,¡± Lu Hao inquired.

    He was driving from the militarypound to the city and wanted to give Xiao Yichen a heads-up so they could coordinate their schedules.

    ¡°I¡¯m not too busy. Come over whenever you can!¡± Xiao Yichen responded. His brother was visiting thepany, and he was a top priority. He¡¯d make time to meet with him no matter how hectic his schedule.

    ¡°Great, see youter then,¡± Lu Hao confirmed.

    ¡°Alright.¡±

    After hanging up, Xiao Yichen delved into his work.

    By the time Lu Haopleted his tasks and arrived at the East Mansion, it was already noon. After visiting Xiao Yichen¡¯s office, the two decided to grab lunch before resuming their discussion in Xiao Yichen¡¯s.

    After sitting in the reception area of Xiao Yichen¡¯s office, they enjoyed a cup of tea and chatted.

    ¡°Yichen, do you know the area around Chengyang Road in the eastern district of Ancheng City?¡± Lu Hao asked.

    Xiao Yichen momentarily considered and replied, ¡°No, I¡¯m unfamiliar.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen asked again with concern, ¡°Why do you ask?¡±

    With a hint of concern, Lu Hao questioned, ¡°1 need to find someone there.¡±

    However, he masked his emotions too quickly for Xiao Yichen to detect.

    ¡°Who are you looking for? I can have my people search for them,¡± Xiao Yichen offered. He was more than willing to assist his brother in finding someone.

    Lu Hao pondered momentarily before replying, ¡°Never mind, 1¡¯11 search for them myself.¡±

    ¡°I have some people under me, so I¡¯ll let them search,¡± Lu Hao said. While he felt disappointed about not finding Lin Wan himself, locating her was a significant matter. He usually instructed his subordinates to watch for her whenever he had the opportunity. He believed that he would find her as long as Lin Wan was still in this city.

    Upon hearing Lu Hao¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen understood there was no need for further discussion and simply nodded.

    He didn¡¯t wish to push his brother, but whenever he sought assistance, he¡¯d be ready to help.

    Lu Hao changed the topic and asked, ¡°I wonder if Brother Zishen is free these days? When can the four of us have a meal together?¡±

    Then, Lu Hao realized he had misspoken and quickly corrected himself apologetically, ¡°1 mean the five of us, including Sister-inw.¡±

    Upon hearing Lu Hao refer to her as ¡°sister-inw,¡± Xiao Yichen was thoroughly pleased. He responded, ¡°Brother Zishen should be free. How about we schedule it for three nights from now? 1¡¯11 contact Brother Zishen in advance. If the time changes, I¡¯ll let you know.¡±

    ¡°Sounds good. Yichen, please make sure to bring your wife with you.¡± Lu Hao agreed with a smile..

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    Chapter 245: Another Friend

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    He had already missed the chance to see his sister-inwst time and was determined not to miss it this time.

    ¡°Okay.¡± Xiao Yichen nodded, feeling much more at ease as he thought about his beloved.

    At Dream Phil Company, the Design Department was in a meeting. Everyone was reporting the total number of orders and designs this quarter.

    After Lin Wan finished her report, the director gave a summary. Then, he spoke to everyone in the Design Department, ¡°The final results of the SU Collection designpetition are about to be released. Additionally, the allocation for overseas study opportunities will soon be announced. My initial thought is that if Lin Wan secures first ce in the SUpetition, she will be given an overseas study opportunity. You can all see her outstanding performance.¡±

    After the director¡¯s words, he nced around the room at all the employees.

    Most of the employees nodded, indicating their agreement with Lin Wan receiving the opportunity. Lin Wan¡¯s design skills were superior to theirs, making her one of the best in the Design Department.

    A few individuals appeared dissatisfied, but they chose to remain silent as they were in a meeting.

    After the meeting ended, it was time to leave for the day. Lin Wan tidied up her desk before heading home with her bag.

    Back at Blue Bay vi, Xiao Yichen had not returned yet. Lin Wan changed into herfortable clothes and went downstairs to the living room, where she sat and watched TV while awaiting Xiao Yichen¡¯s arrival.

    When it was close to 7.00 pm, Lin Wan heard a sound at the door. She turned around and saw Xiao Yichen entering.

    Xiao Yichen also spotted Lin Wan and walked directly to the living room, sitting beside her.

    ¡°When did you get back?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired. His arm reached out to hold Lin Wan.

    ¡°An hour ago,¡± Lin Wan replied. Her voice remained calm, concealing her true emotions.

    Xiao Yichen wanted to engage in a conversation, but Lin Wan spoke before he could say anything.

    ¡°Auntie Li has already prepared dinner. Let¡¯s eat!¡± Lin Wan stood up and walked toward the dining room, paying no attention to Xiao Yichen following her.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms remained empty, and he also felt a sense of emptiness within himself. His heart turned cold.

    Though he frowned slightly, his expression didn¡¯t change much. He stood up and joined Lin Wan in the dining room.

    Throughout the meal, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan sat opposite each other. Lin Wan remained silent, and Xiao Yichen attempted to speak several times but didn¡¯t know what to say.

    In the end, Xiao Yichen gathered the courage to speak, ¡°Wan¡¯er, 1¡¯11 take you to meet some friends in three days. I have another friend. Ziyan and Brother Zishen will also be there.¡±

    After hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan waited momentarily before responding, ¡°Understood.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan resumed eating. Her expression was detached, and her eyes remained clear, concealing her thoughts.

    In the awkward atmosphere, Xiao Yichen struggled to find the right words. He gazed at Lin Wan briefly before lowering his head to focus on his meal.

    After dinner, Lin Wan went upstairs to shower and prepare for bed.

    Xiao Yichen was busy with his studies. It was already past 10.00 pm when he eventually returned to the bedroom.

    After showering and lying on the bed, Xiao Yichen pulled Lin Wan into his arms and leaned down to kiss her.

    ¡°Ugh¡­¡± Lin Wan was roused by Xiao Yichen¡¯s advances and resisted strongly.

    Nevertheless, Xiao Yichen ignored Lin Wan¡¯s resistance and savoured her sweet lips..

 Chapter 246 - 246: Have You Found It?

    Chapter 246: Have You Found It?

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    Lin Wan resisted for a while, but she soon realized it was futile and stopped resisting, allowing Xiao Yichen to do as he pleased.

    That night, Xiao Yichen made love to Lin Wan. Initially, Lin Wan resisted and felt angry, but as her body gradually sumbed to his tenderness, her anger and resistance faded.

    ¡°All Chen¡­¡± Lin Wan murmured after Xiao Yichen hadpletely captivated her.

    ¡°Yes, Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen replied eagerly. He leaned close to her ear, his warm breath brushing against her face.

    ¡°Do you love me?¡± Lin Wan asked, her eyes closed. Her mind was hazy, but her words came straight from her heart.

    ¡°Yes, Wan¡¯er, I love you,¡± Xiao Yichen responded, his tone resolute and his gaze serious.

    She was his woman, his one and only. How could he not love her?

    ¡°Then do you love her?¡± Lin Wan continued her voice barely a whisper.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression changed slightly. He understood who Lin Wan was referring to.

    ¡°No. The one in my heart is you. My love is yours alone,¡± Xiao Yichen replied without hesitation.

    Although Lin Wan heard his words, her closed eyes made it impossible to discern the emotions in her eyes. There was no change in her expression, and she merely adjusted her position slightly, snuggling deeper into Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace.

    This small action warmed Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart, and he held Lin Wan even tighter.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen called gently.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan responded drowsily. Sleepiness was overwhelming her, and she felt extremely tired.

    ¡°We will never be apart, alright?¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    He wanted to be with her forever. Regardless of the sadness and happiness ahead, he wanted to hold her hand and experience them together. In sadness, he would protect her. In happiness, he would admire the beauty of her. He found everything he needed in her.

    ¡°Alright.¡±

    Lin Wan murmured and fell into a deep sleep,pletely unconscious.

    When Xiao Yichen heard her faint reply, his heart swelled with happiness. He nuzzled her head and cherished the woman in his arms.

    In the blink of an eye, three days had passed, and it was Saturday. In the Lu modest residence within the militarypound, Lu Hao sat in his study, gazing at a vacant spot before him, his eyes reddened.

    Over the past two days, he woke up early and scoured the dark, searching for Lin Wan. He had explored every possible location, but Lin Wan remained elusive.

    There was no trace of Lin Wan in those ces. Some acquaintances from her past said they hadn¡¯t seen her after she left the alley.

    Where is Lin Wan? Where could she be?

    ¡°Wanwan¡­¡± Lu Hao softly called, his deep voice filled with profound affection and love.

    At that moment, his phone rang, bringing him back to the present. He quickly answered the call.

    ¡°Have you found her?¡± Lu Hao asked directly into the phone.

    ¡°No,¡± replied Lu Hao¡¯s subordinate on the other end. ¡°I¡¯ve questioned everyone living on that street, but there¡¯s still no news of Miss Lin.¡±

    In the past two days, Mr. Lu had been frantic, and his subordinates shared his concerns. Yet, he and his brothers had searched everywhere, and still no news..

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    Chapter 247: Truly Can¡¯t Be Found!

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    Upon hearing the voice on the phone, Lu Hao¡¯s mood took a nosedive, but he felt powerless to change the situation.

    ¡°You guys can go back and get some rest,¡± Lu Hao instructed.

    ¡°Okay.¡±

    After ending the call, Lu Hao contemted for a moment. He suddenly rose, picked up his phone and car keys, and left the study.

    After driving out of the militarypound, Lu Hao headed straight for Chengyang Road.

    At the intersection of the alley, Lu Hao parked the car on the side of the road, stepped out, and ventured into the narrow alley.

    This alley was nestled amidst the middle-ss residences of Ancheng City, characterized by its narrownes and poor sanitation. The people going about their business, as well as the shop owners and employees in the vicinity, dressed unassumingly.

    Seeing a tall man in uniform drew curious and surprised looks from the alley¡¯s residents.

    ¡°Wow, this good man is so handsome.¡±

    ¡°Look at that physique. Is he a soldier?¡±

    ¡°He¡¯s incredibly good-looking. I want a picture!¡±

    The women in the alley were already gossiping among themselves.

    Lu Hao overheard their conversations but chose to ignore them. He pressed on with every step, his mind filled with memories of Lin Wan¡¯s childhood.

    The alley had undergone significant changes. Many houses had been torn down and rebuilt.

    Lu Hao¡¯s eyes fell upon a tree a short distance away, and he was suddenly transported back in time.

    He recalled a summer evening when a young boy and girl sat beneath that tree. The boy offered the girl a lollipop he had purchased.

    ¡°Lu Hao, thank you.¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t need to thank me, Wanwan. As long as you¡¯re happy.¡± The boy looked at the girl with eyes filled with adoration, his gaze reflecting the girl¡¯s beauty.

    ¡°Yes, the lollipop is so sweet. I¡¯m very happy.¡±

    ¡°Wanwan. Can we make a pact?¡± The boy¡¯s tone grew more serious. He gazed deeply into the girl¡¯s eyes and made a solemn promise.

    ¡°Of course. What kind of pact do you want?¡± The girl had already unwrapped the lollipop and popped it into her mouth, savoring its sweetness.

    ¡°When 1 grow up, let me take care of you and protect you, okay?¡± the boy asked earnestly.

    ¡°Okay!¡± The girl responded with childlike innocence. ¡°That¡¯s fine, Lu Hao. 1 need someone to protect me.¡±

    In the alley, boys often fought and bullied girls. Wang Ziqi wanted Lu Hao to watch out for her and offer protection because she had recently been the target of bullying by a boy. Be it now or in the future, she desired it.

    The little girl had her reasons for this request. Lu Hao stillmanded a level of respect in the alley. Many boys were wary of him and didn¡¯t dare to confront him. Therefore, it seemed appropriate for him to be her protector.

    This was what the little girl thought at the time.

    When the boy heard her answer, he nodded enthusiastically. Watching the girl¡¯s cute reaction, his heart was filled with warmth.

    After a long while, Lu Hao snapped back from his reminiscences and continued. This time, his emotions were vastly different from earlier.

    His heart was aching, and he felt an immense sense of difort, as if his heart was being wrung out.

    The young girl from his memories was now nowhere to be found, and he was filled with deep despair.

    Upon exiting the alley, it was already past three in the afternoon. Lu Hao returned to the militarypound, and en route, he received a call from Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°See you at Qinling vi at 6.00 pm,¡± Xiao Yichen reminded Lu Hao about their brothers¡¯ gathering, where he would introduce Wan¡¯er to them..

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    Chapter 248: She¡¯s Beautiful

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    ¡°Okay, see you at six,¡± Lu Hao replied, his tone concise and calm, devoid of evident emotions.

    After ending the call, Lu Hao took a few deep breaths, making a concerted effort to regain hisposure. He elerated his pace, driving towards the militarypound.

    He knew he had to attend tonight¡¯s dinner with his best friends. He couldn¡¯t allow his emotions to get the better of him. Furthermore, it was the first time he would meet Yichen¡¯s wife, and he wanted to make a good impression on his sister-inw, so he needed to adjust his emotions.

    At the same time, in the Blue Bay vi, Xiao Yichen returned to the master bedroom and didn¡¯t find his wife there. He nced around and spotted her on the balcony.

    Xiao Yichen walked over to her.

    When he reached the balcony, Xiao Yichen embraced Lin Wan from behind, holding her close.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s sudden action initially took Lin Wan, but she allowed herself to be held.

    ¡°What¡¯s on your mind?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired, resting his head on Lin Wan¡¯s shoulder.

    ¡°Work,¡± Lin Wan replied with a calm demeanor.

    Upon hearing her response, Xiao Yichen chose not to press further. Instead, hemented on his thoughts. ¡°The results of the SU collection finals are about to be announced.¡±

    ¡°Mm,¡± Lin Wan replied, acknowledging this. She had been contemting how to tell him about her potential sess in thepetition, particrly if she secured first ce and earned the opportunity to study abroad.

    Unaware of Lin Wan¡¯s thoughts, Xiao Yichen shared his own. ¡°1 didn¡¯t participate in the finals. The final results are fair.¡±

    Lin Wan nodded in response to his words.

    Xiao Yichen felt Lin Wan¡¯s nod and moved closer to her neck, whispering, ¡°Wan¡¯er, 1 have absolute faith in your abilities. In the jewelry industry, you shine brilliantly.¡±

    Her talents were akin to the jewelry she designed, unique, elegant, and captivating.

    Her designs represented her passion, a source of inspiration born in her heart. Her beauty wasn¡¯t confined to her physical appearance alone; it emanated from within, shining through her artistry.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words of affirmation and praise, Lin Wan smiled and said, ¡°1 don¡¯t need to be dazzling. 1 just want to do what 1 love.¡±

    She cherished designing, she cherished jewelry, and she relished the process of turning her dreams into exquisite jewelry.

    ¡°Alright,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, his eyes filled with thought.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, follow your passion. 1¡¯11 support you, and 1¡¯11 be there with you.¡±

    The two of them shared a quiet moment like this, and after a while, Xiao

    Yichen said, ¡°Get ready. I¡¯ll take you to Qinling viter.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡± Lin Wan acknowledged.

    She then chose her outfit and applied her makeup.

    Once Xiao Yichen was dressed, he noticed Lin Wan was still engrossed in her makeup routine. He sat down beside her, attentively watching her with a patient demeanor.

    ¡°Head downstairs and wait for me. 1¡¯11 try to hurry up,¡± Lin Wan suggested to Xiao Yichen. His unwavering gaze made her feel a bit self-conscious.

    ¡°It¡¯s fine. Continue. I¡¯ll keep youpany,¡± Xiao Yichen said. He cherished every moment he could spend with her.

    Her beauty was captivating, and herplexion wless. She became even more stunning in his eyes as she applied light makeup.

    An idea suddenly crossed Xiao Yichen¡¯s mind. He considered not taking his wife to Qinling Vi anymore. Luo Ziyan always had ulterior motives whenever he saw her, and today, she looked exceptionally beautiful. It would be dishonest to say that he wasn¡¯t concerned.

    However, he knew that these were just thoughts and that he could not act upon them. The main purpose of tonight¡¯s dinner was to facilitate a meeting between Wan¡¯er and Lu Hao..

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    Chapter 249: Are You Lu Hao?

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    Wan¡¯er was his wife, and Lu Hao was his close friend. They should be acquainted!

    Lin Wan couldn¡¯t bring herself to chase Xiao Yichen away, so she decided not to. Her light makeup didn¡¯t take long to apply. After a brief moment, Lin Wan was ready.

    They left the vi, with Xiao Yichen driving Lin Wan to Qinling vi.

    Xiao Yichen had reserved the entire Qinling vi for the day. Luo Ziyan was the first to arrive and waited for over 20 minutes in the hall before he saw Lu Hao¡¯s arrival.

    After greeting Luo Ziyan, Lu Hao inquired, ¡°Have Brother Zishen and Yichen not arrived yet?¡±

    ¡°Uh-huh,¡± Luo Ziyan grunted in response, saying, ¡°The two of them are busy individuals and somewhat shy. They¡¯re bound to be fashionablyte for the grand finale.¡±

    Luo Ziyan¡¯s tone was familiar to Lu Hao, who simply smiled and didn¡¯t say anything. He sat on the sofa next to Luo Ziyan and casually conversed while they waited.

    After a while, Luo Zishen also made his entrance. Following their greetings, the three settled in the hall, awaiting Xiao Yichen¡¯s arrival.

    At 5.50 pm, Xiao Yichen¡¯s car stopped at the main entrance of Qinling vi.

    Xiao Yichen exited the car, and Lin Wan had already descended by the time he circled to the passenger side.

    Xiao Yichen took Lin Wan¡¯s hand and whispered, ¡°Let¡¯s go in.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan responded and entered the hall with Xiao Yichen.

    Luo Ziyan was the first to spot Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan in the hall. He was taken aback and couldn¡¯t take his eyes off Lin Wan. She looked exceptionally beautiful.

    ¡°She¡¯s unbelievably beautiful,¡± Luo Ziyan marveled.

    Luo Zishen and Lu Hao immediately realized from Luo Ziyan¡¯s words that Xiao Yichen had brought his wife. They both turned in the direction of the entrance simultaneously.

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan walked toward the three individuals in the hall. Lin Wan didn¡¯t immediately recognize the unfamiliar person in the group, but when her gaze met Luo Ziyan¡¯s, she felt uneasy. She thought, ¡°Am 1 applying the wrong makeup or choosing the wrong outfit?¡±

    Xiao Yichen first nced at Luo Zishen, then at Lu Hao. He heard a voice as he was about to turn to Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°Lin Wan?¡± Lu Hao was bbergasted but stood up in excitement. He fixed his gaze on Lin Wan and couldn¡¯t look away momentarily.

    ¡°Is it Lin Wan?¡± He found it hard to believe, but he still called her in amazement. ¡°Is it her?¡±

    Upon hearing the unfamiliar voice, Lin Wan looked at the person she didn¡¯t recognize. After several seconds, she still couldn¡¯t identify him.

    When Xiao Yichen heard Lu Hao calling Lin Wan, he presumed that Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan had informed Lu Hao of Wan¡¯er¡¯s name. Consequently, he didn¡¯t think much of it and continued to hold Lin Wan¡¯s hand as they advanced.

    But before they could reach the trio, Xiao Yichen noticed Lu Hao abruptly walking toward them, ovee with excitement.

    Xiao Yichen was perplexed. He halted in his tracks.

    Lin Wan was also puzzled. This person¡­ seemed very agitated.

    Lu Hao walked up to Lin Wan. Just as he stood still, he suddenly reached out and grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s arm. He asked excitedly, ¡°Wanwan, you¡¯re Wanwan.¡±

    Only then did Xiao Yichen realize that something was wrong with Lu Hao. When he looked at Lu Hao¡¯s expression seriously, he realized that he was very nervous.

    Lin Wan was equally bewildered. ¡°What is going on with this person? Why is he calling me Wanwan?¡±

    Upon observing the man in front of her attentively, Lin Wan studied his face. Her mind raced to recollect anyone who might fit the description.

    Minutes passed, and finally, Lin Wan¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment as she gazed at the man before her.. ¡°Are you Lu Hao?¡±

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    Chapter 250: Is She Having a Good Mood?

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    At this moment, Lu Hao¡¯s eyes had already turned red.

    He searched for her for so long and worked hard to find her. He thought he wouldn¡¯t be able to find her quickly, but at this moment, Wanwan was standing before him.

    ¡°Wanwan,¡± Lu Hao called out affectionately, using the emotion in his voice to confirm to Lin Wan that he was Lu Hao.

    Then, Lu Hao pulled Lin Wan into his arms and hugged her tightly, disregarding Xiao Yichen¡¯s presence.

    His eyes were fixed on her, for she was the one he had loved deeply all along.

    Wanwan, my thoughts, my favourite little girl in my heart.

    Due to Lu Hao¡¯s sudden action, Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand, which was holding Lin Wan¡¯s, was forcefully separated. Xiao Yichen was taken aback and unable to react for a while. His hand remained in the same position as before.

    Xiao Yichen was stunned. He stood rooted to the ground and could not react for a long time. His hand was still in the same position as before.

    Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan were dumbfounded. Lin Wan was Yichen¡¯s wife, but Lu Hao was hugging her. What was happening?

    Lu Hao hugged Lin Wan and softly said, ¡°Wanwan, 1 miss you so much.¡±

    Upon hearing Lu Hao¡¯s words, Lin Wan responded, ¡°I hardly recognized you at first.¡±

    Indeed, Lu Hao had changed significantly. She could hardly recognize him initially.

    The brother from her childhood was a bit untidy, a far cry from the man before her now.

    When Lu Hao heard Lin Wan¡¯s words, his heart fluttered violently. He didn¡¯t continue but said what was on his mind, ¡°Wanwan, I came back this time to find you.¡±

    Boom! These words burst into the minds of Xiao Yichen, Luo Zishen, and Luo Ziyan.

    Thest time they met, the three knew Lu Hao was searching for someone he loved.

    Xiao Yichen also recalled that Lu Hao mentioned he was looking for someone three days ago but didn¡¯t ask for help to find them.

    So, the person he is searching for is Wan¡¯er?

    The one he loves is also Wan¡¯er.

    Lu Hao and Lin Wan continued hugging for a while. After they parted, Lin Wan looked at Lu Hao and happily said, ¡°1 hadn¡¯t lived in that alley for a long time.¡±

    Facing Lu Hao, her childhood memories flooded back. Her demeanor before him seemed to revert to the lively little girl from her youth. In front of this big brother, she could be childish and throw tantrums as she pleased. He was always there for her.

    ¡°Yes, I know,¡± Lu Hao said emotionally, gazing at Lin Wan earnestly.

    Lin Wan smiled. Then, she suddenly remembered something and asked, ¡°Why are you here?¡±

    When she asked this question, Lin Wan suddenly realized something!

    Lu Hao also realized something!

    Only then did Lu Hao look at Xiao Yichen, standing beside Lin Wan. His thoughts were in turmoil.

    Is Wanwan Yichen¡¯s wife?

    Lu Hao asked himself inwardly. He was reluctant to ept this fact, but the reality was right before him.

    Lin Wan also recognized that Lu Hao was the brother that Xiao Yichen had mentioned.

    Upon understanding the situation, Lin Wan wasn¡¯t too surprised. Instead, she looked at Lu Hao and then turned to gaze at Xiao Yichen. She smiled and remarked, ¡°1 didn¡¯t expect the two of you to know each other.¡±

    When Xiao Yichen saw the smile on Lin Wan¡¯s face, he wished he could squeeze the life out of this woman.

    How can she smile today after avoiding me for so many days? Moreover, her mood is so good after seeing Lu Hao.

    Furthermore, she just reached out and hugged Lu Hao earlier.. ¡°Is she treating me like 1 am invisible?¡±

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    Chapter 251: Why? Do You Want Me to Feed You?

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    Lu Hao didn¡¯t respond to Lin Wan¡¯s question, and Xiao Yichen remained silent. The atmosphere quickly grew awkward.

    Lu Hao was still processing that Lin Wan was Xiao Yichen¡¯s wife and hadn¡¯t fully recovered from the shock.

    Xiao Yichen was the first to react. He reached out and grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s hand with such force that it caused her pain.

    ¡°Since you already know each other, there¡¯s no need for introductions,¡± Xiao Yichen said coldly. He then pulled Lin Wan toward the dining table.

    Before catching up, Lin Wan, under the leadership of Xiao Yichen, fell back a few steps. Her wrist continued to throb with pain.

    ¡°Yichen, please let go of my hand,¡± Lin Wan pleaded, her forehead now moist with sweat due to the pain.

    Xiao Yichen showed no intention of releasing her. He arrived at the dining table and didn¡¯t allow Lin Wan to sit down first. Instead, he took a seat and pulled her into hisp.

    ¡°Yichen, please¡­¡± Lin Wan attempted to protest, but her struggles proved futile.

    She nced at the three people nearby. Brother Zishen, Ziyan, and Lu Hao, who were all present. It felt inappropriate for Xiao Yichen to be so possessive in public.

    Lin Wan knew Xiao Yichen was very angry, possibly because she had hugged Lu Hao earlier. However, he didn¡¯t need to be so domineering, especially in public. While he could be controlling at home, he should have more restraint in public.

    Besides, she and Lu Hao were childhood friends. It was their first meeting in years, and their hug was not inappropriate.

    ¡°Stay still,¡± Xiao Yichen almost shouted, causing Lin Wan to be even more anxious and the onlookers to grow ufortable.

    Xiao Yichen was furious.

    Lin Wan was bing increasingly distressed. She dared not move further.

    She even feared making eye contact with her husband.

    Luo Ziyan was nervous due to Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger but wasn¡¯t flustered. He approached his brother and suggested to Lu Hao.

    ¡°Let¡¯s sit down together and eat.¡± Luo Ziyan said to Lu Hao.

    Upon observing the dazed expression on Lu Hao¡¯s face, Luo Ziyan could imagine the emotional blow he was experiencing. However, no one expected the truth to unfold this way.

    Lu Hao¡¯s mind was in turmoil, but he had undergone prolonged military training, equipping him with exceptional self-control. He tried to contain his emotions, nodded to Luo Ziyan, and headed toward the dining table.

    Once Lu Hao was seated, Luo Ziyan signaled to his eldest brother, and the two of them joined at the table as well.

    Lin Wan remained ufortable with five seats at the table and one unupied. Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger had taken her appetite away, and she didn¡¯t dare to say anything.

    Xiao Yichen picked up his chopsticks and started eating. Only then did Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan start eating.

    As for Lin Wan and Lu Hao, they did not pick up their chopsticks. Because of this awkward position, Lin Wan was no longer in the mood to eat.

    Because of Lin Wan and the shocking news of her marriage to Xiao Yichen, Lu Hao lost his appetite.

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Do you want me to feed you?¡± Xiao Yichen asked with an edge to his voice.

    After hearing his words, Lin Wan trembled and cowered in hisp, clearly fearful of her husband.

    With trembling hands, Lin Wan reached for her chopsticks, intending to pick up some food.

    But before she could extend her arm, Xiao Yichen¡¯s phone suddenly rang..

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    Chapter 252: Afraid of Losing Her

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    Lin Wan immediately stopped eating. Sitting on Xiao Yichen¡¯sp, it was inconvenient for her to continue her meal, and now she had to wait quietly until he finished the phone call.

    Xiao Yichen nced at Lin Wan, retrieved his phone, and checked the screen disy.

    Lin Wan looked over and clearly saw the name disyed on the screen.

    Lin Wan¡¯s emotions changed when she saw the caller ID, Yanxi.

    Xiao Yichen, aware that Lin Wan had seen the screen, answered the call candidly without concealing anything. He put the phone to his ear and spoke briefly without raising his voice. ¡°Speak.¡±

    ¡°Chen, where are you? Can youe out for dinner with me? I want to have the Western food we hadst time,¡± Xu Yanxi¡¯s coy voice came through the phone.

    ¡°I¡¯m not avable,¡± Xiao Yichen responded before hanging up.

    Lin Wan could hear every word Xu Yanxi said because she was close to Xiao Yichen.

    Unfazed and unafraid as she used to be, she let out a deep breath and suddenly ced her chopsticks down. Instructing Xiao Yichen, she said, ¡°Let go of me.¡±

    With that, Lin Wan got up and made preparations to leave.

    However, Xiao Yichen¡¯s grip did not loosen, and she could not free herself from his single hand.

    Concerned about Xu Yanxi¡¯s recent call, Lin Wan disregarded everything else as she began to resist, endeavoring to break away from his side.

    How many times have they enjoyed Western meals together? Xu Yanxi is now requesting to dine at that particr Western restaurant.

    Contemting it, the experience was akin to a romantic candlelit dinner. Never had she partaken in such an asion with Xiao Yichen.

    The stark difference between love and indifference was clear!

    Upon witnessing Lin Wan¡¯s struggles, Xiao Yichen was adamant about not letting go.

    He was not in a good mood as well.

    His grasp remained firm, fearing that she might gravitate toward Lu Hao if he released her.

    As Lin Wan persevered in her efforts to break free, it became increasingly apparent that she would not seed. Her frustration mounted, and tears welled up in her eyes, trickling down her cheeks.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, release me, let go of me!¡± Lin Wan shed all inhibitions, crying out and imploring him to relinquish his grip.

    She yearned to escape from his embrace. He was not the same man she once knew, as Xu Yanxi¡¯s presence surely encumbered him. She desired none of it!

    Upon observing Lin Wan¡¯s tears, Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan were deeply distressed but did not dare to intervene. They were all too familiar with Xiao Yichen¡¯s temperament. In the current state of affairs, he was seething with anger, and any wrong move on their part could jeopardize Lin Wan¡¯s well-being.

    Lu Hao, who had maintained his silence until then, sprang into action upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s tears. He approached Xiao Yichen swiftly and extended his arm to grasp Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand. Exerting enough force, he skillfully subdued Xiao Yichen¡¯s grip, allowing Lin Wan to break free.

    Simultaneously, Xiao Yichen rose to his feet and instinctively stretched out his other arm to seize Lin Wan.

    He had to prevent her departure and preclude her from leaving him. He was absolutely terrified of losing her.

    However, Lu Hao appeared to have anticipated Xiao Yichen¡¯s response. He adjusted his position and obstructed Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand, ensuring Lin Wan¡¯s escape.

    Lin Wan fled and stood at a distance from Xiao Yichen. Her body trembled incessantly, and her tear-stained face was a testament to her emotional turmoil.

    Xiao Yichen yearned to pursue Lin Wan, but Lu Hao stopped her. He was left with no opportunity to advance further.

    ¡°Step aside!¡± Xiao Yichen shouted at Lu Hao..

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    Chapter 253: She Was Crying

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    Lu Hao knew that Xiao Yichen was furious, but he didn¡¯t hesitate to go against him to protect Lin Wan. ¡°Wanwan said to let go of her.¡±

    Xiao Yichen locked eyes with Lu Hao. His anger and impulse surged, but a shred of rationality remained to remind him of their brotherhood.

    As Lin Wan witnessed Xiao Yichen and Lu Hao confront each other and the terrifying expression on Xiao Yichen¡¯s face, fear overwhelmed her, and she couldn¡¯t bear to look at him any longer.

    ¡°I-I-I¡¯ll leave first,¡± Lin Wan stammered, rushing toward the door.

    Luo Ziyan saw Lin Wan running away and realized transportation challenges in the suburban area. There were few taxis and private cars avable.

    ¡°Lin Wan, wait!¡± Luo Ziyan shouted, hurrying after her.

    In the hall, only three people remained. Luo Zishen positioned himself between Xiao Yichen and Lu Hao, fearing they mighte to blows. He reached out to separate them, urging, ¡°Calm down and release each other.¡±

    But he didn¡¯t pull them apart.

    Luo Zishen looked at Xiao Yichen and said, ¡°Yichen, we¡¯re all brothers.¡±

    Xiao Yichen, gradually regaining hisposure, finally let go.

    In response, Lu Hao also released his grip.

    Despite the unexpected revtion¡¯s shock, neither of them was angry with the other. They both fought to protect Lin Wan.

    Xiao Yichen remained concerned about Lin Wan and couldn¡¯t trust her safety to anyone else.

    She had already taken root in his heart. Without her, he felt he couldn¡¯t breathe.

    ¡°Lu Hao, Lin Wan is my woman, my legal wife,¡± Xiao Yichen, still upset, dered as he locked eyes with his brother.

    Xiao Yichen finished speaking and, without looking back, walked briskly around Luo Zishen and left.

    Lu Hao remained in ce, fully aware that Xiao Yichen¡¯s words had been a warning.

    His heart ached. How can the girl he loves so profoundly be his brother¡¯s wife? How can this be?

    As Xiao Yichen drove away from Qinling vi, he called Luo Ziyan.

    After a considerable pause, Luo Ziyan finally answered the call.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t wait for Luo Ziyan to speak; he asked directly, ¡°Where is she?¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s in my car. I¡¯ll send her back now,¡± Luo Ziyan replied.

    Xiao Yichen mulled over the response but didn¡¯t say anything.

    Upon understanding Xiao Yichen¡¯s emotions, Luo Ziyan continued, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. She¡¯ll be okay.¡±

    Without responding, Xiao Yichen hung up.

    He felt a mix of relief and anxiety. In this situation, all he could do was return home and wait.

    In Luo Ziyan¡¯s car, Lin Wan had gazed out the window for a while before she suddenly said to Luo Ziyan, ¡°Ziyan, I don¡¯t want to go back now. Can you take me to the beach?¡±

    Luo Ziyan hesitated but saw Lin Wan was deeply agitated and in a bad mood. He didn¡¯t want to provoke her further or have her leave his car unexpectedly. ¡°Sure,¡± Luo Ziyan agreed.

    Once they arrived at the beach, Lin Wan stood by the fence, listening to the sound of the waves and feeling the sea breeze.

    The cold sea breeze washed over her, but she couldn¡¯t feel the chill.

    Her heart was colder than the wind.

    Luo Ziyan stayed beside the car, watching Lin Wan not far away. Her trembling body and aching heart were visible even from a distance.

    Then, Lin Wan began to cry softly. Her sobs filled the air as she stared ahead, her eyes brimming with tears. Her heart ached, and she felt utterly drained..

 Chapter 254 - 254: Itâ€™s Only Friendship Between Us

    Chapter 254: It¡¯s Only Friendship Between Us

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    After shedding tears for a while, Lin Wan gradually regained herposure. She continued to gaze ahead, motionless.

    Luo Ziyan sensed it was time and walked over to her side, whispering, ¡°Lin Wan, it¡¯s time to go back.¡±

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t reply to hisment but instead said suddenly, ¡°Ziyan, do you know? Even in the past, when my stepmother and sister mistreated me, 1 never held any hatred toward them. But now, 1 despise Xu Yanxi. 1 hate her for tearing my family apart.¡±

    Luo Ziyan stood by Lin Wan¡¯s side and listened in silence. He was aware that the call during the meal had been from Yanxi.

    Understanding the bitterness in Lin Wan¡¯s heart, he felt sympathetic. If he were in Lin Wan¡¯s shoes, he¡¯d probably feel the same way, no matter how good Yanxi¡¯s past rtionship with Yichen had been. Now that Yichen had made it clear that he no longer loved her, and he and Lin Wan were already married, she had no right to disrupt Yichen¡¯s life further.

    ¡°I love Xiao Yichen. 1 truly love him,¡± Lin Wan conveyed her emotions to Luo Ziyan, her voice trembling, perhaps from the cold or the profound sadness. ¡°I want to lead a simple life with him. We¡¯d work together during the day and share dinner and TV in the evenings. Our lives would be straightforward and uplicated, but¡­¡±

    Lin Wan paused, leaving her sentence unfinished.

    Luo Ziyanprehended the depth of Lin Wan¡¯s words and the sorrow she was currently experiencing.

    ¡°Lin Wan,¡± he called softly after a moment¡¯s contemtion. He added, ¡°You should tell Yichen about your feelings. He¡¯ll undoubtedly provide you with the life you desire.¡±

    He had faith in Yichen¡¯s love for Lin Wan. If Yichen knew what Lin Wan yearned for, he¡¯d surely put in the effort to ensure she enjoyed a peaceful and happy life.

    ¡°Heh¡­¡± Lin Wan chuckled wryly and continued, ¡°Perhaps, in the past, 1 might have believed that he would grant me that life. But now, I don¡¯t believe it anymore.¡±

    She had been disappointed by him on numerous asions. Furthermore, she repeatedly confirmed his rtionship with Xu Yanxi. How could she believe in this now?

    Was she to believe that the two of them were innocent? But what evidence could she find to refute those words and facts?

    Luo Ziyan considered speaking further, but upon seeing Lin Wan¡¯s cold profile, he refrained from doing so.

    She appeared sad. If he said more, it might make her emotions even more turbulent.

    After they silently stood there, Luo Ziyan removed his coat and ced it over Lin Wan. Feeling the cold and realizing she was still dressed, he knew she must be colder than he was.

    ¡°Thank you,¡± Lin Wan said, her emotions now more under control as she expressed her gratitude to Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°Lin Wan,¡± Luo Ziyan called out to her.

    ¡°Hmm?¡± Lin Wan turned to meet his gaze, her eyes locking onto his.

    ¡°Have you ever loved Lu Hao?¡± Luo Ziyan inquired.

    Lin Wan was taken aback, notprehending the meaning behind Luo Ziyan¡¯s question. ¡°What do you mean?¡±

    Upon seeing Lin Wan¡¯s bewildered expression, Luo Ziyan continued, ¡°Have you ever loved him?¡±

    ¡°He was my childhood friend. We were just childhood ymates,¡± Lin Wan rified, providing her response. ¡°There¡¯s only friendship between us..¡±

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    Chapter 255:1 Have the Right to Control

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    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Luo Ziyan immediately felt more at ease. A faint smile crept across his lips as he responded, ¡°Yes, Lu Hao is Yichen¡¯s and my best friend, as well as Big Brother¡¯s. Since junior high, we¡¯ve known Lu Hao and our friendship has endured all these years.¡±

    Lin Wan nodded, signifying her understanding.

    They continued to chat for a while, and when Luo Ziyan sensed Lin Wan¡¯s mood had improved, he suggested, ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. Let me take you back.¡±

    Lin Wan considered it and agreed. It was indeed quitete. Even though she didn¡¯t want to return to Blue Bay vi and had no desire to see Xiao Yichen, she had no other ce to go.

    ¡°Sure,¡± Lin Wan replied, getting into the car with Luo Ziyan.

    In Blue Bay vi, Xiao Yichen sat on the sofa with a gloomy expression, anxiously waiting. His emotions were in turmoil.

    Lin Wan hadn¡¯t returned. When he had called Ziyan earlier, he couldn¡¯t reach him, and he had no idea where they were.

    Where is Wan¡¯er?

    When a noise reached Xiao Yichen¡¯s ears, he instinctively nced at the window. Then, he immediately stood up and headed toward the door.

    He could hear the sound of a car outside. It must be Wan¡¯er.

    Xiao Yichen spotted Lin Wan disembarking from Luo Ziyan¡¯s car as he exited the vi. He quickly picked up his pace, making his way toward Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen approaching but paid him no attention. Instead, she looked at Luo Ziyan and said, ¡°Thank you for returning me.¡±

    ¡°You¡¯re wee. Get some rest tonight,¡± Luo Ziyan replied.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan nodded.

    At that moment, Xiao Yichen had already reached Lin Wan¡¯s side. He extended his arm and pulled Lin Wan into his embrace. He questioned her in a cold tone, ¡°Where did you go?¡±

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t struggle in Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms, but she didn¡¯t answer him either.

    She addressed Luo Ziyan, saying earnestly, ¡°Ziyan, you¡¯re my friend, a friend who knows me well.¡±

    Lin Wan¡¯s words in front of Yichen surprised Luo Ziyan.

    But upon reflection, she had revealed many of her innermost feelings to him that night. He now understood her better, and she had be a cherished friend to him.

    ¡°Indeed, you¡¯re a friend I hold dear,¡± Luo Ziyan responded with conviction.

    He wanted to cherish this friendship based on Lin Wan¡¯s innocence and kindness.

    After Luo Ziyan departed, Lin Wan broke from Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace and returned to the vi. However, Xiao Yichen pulled her back.

    ¡°Tell me, where did you go?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired, the lingering anger still apparent in his eyes.

    Does she have any idea how worried 1 have been? I¡¯ve nearly gone mad from concern.

    Lin Wan struggled twice but couldn¡¯t break free. She ceased her resistance and met Xiao Yichen¡¯s enraged gaze, replying, ¡°Where I went is none of your business.¡±

    ¡°Lin Wan. I have the right to know,¡± Xiao Yichen said as he gritted his teeth.

    She was his legal wife. Didn¡¯t he have the right to do so?

    ¡°Heh.¡± Lin Wan gazed at Xiao Yichen, a sardonic smile on her lips. ¡°Rights? The rights of a husband? Xiao Yichen, before you exercise these rights, ask yourself whether you¡¯ve fulfilled your responsibilities as a husband.¡±

    How could a married man exercise his husband¡¯s rights when he was engaged in an ambiguous rtionship with another woman?

    Xiao Yichen frowned, understanding why Lin Wan was angry. He stated emphatically, ¡°Lin Wan, I haven¡¯t cheated on you..¡±

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    Chapter 256: Where Is She?

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    She was the only woman beneath him. In this lifetime, she was the only one entitled to lie beneath him.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan remembered the events involving him and Xu Yanxi. A bitter smile flickered across her face as she remarked, ¡°Is that so? Could it be that you refrained from cheating on me because you didn¡¯t give the woman you love a formal position?¡±

    Marital status aside, in his heart, he didn¡¯t possess her. Consequently, his body wouldn¡¯t belong exclusively to her either. While it may be hers for now, it won¡¯t be in the future.

    Lin Wan¡¯s words fueled Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger, causing it to intensify.

    Upon seeing Xiao Yichen¡¯s silence, Lin Wan continued, ¡°Xiao Yichen, it¡¯s simple if you want to grant Xu Yanxi a status. After our divorce, you can give her everything you own. You can shop with her, purchase designer clothing, and dine together¡­¡±

    Before Lin Wan could finish, Xiao Yichen interrupted her.

    Xiao Yichen reached out and gripped Lin Wan¡¯s throat, his forehead veins bulging as his expression grew increasingly menacing.

    ¡°Lin Wan, do you want to divorce me this badly?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired in a fury. He said, ¡°Do you n to throw yourself into Lu Hao¡¯s arms after the divorce?¡±

    Lin Wan saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s terrifying expression and became increasingly anxious. His words left her momentarily speechless.

    Why would 1 throw myself into Lu Hao¡¯s arms?

    After seeing Lin Wan¡¯s silence, Xiao Yichen assumed that her silence was confirmation. His anger red even more, causing him to tighten his grip.

    Lin Wan experienced pain and struggled to breathe. She repeatedly struck Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand, attempting to break free.

    ¡°Xiao¡­ Xiao¡­¡± Lin Wan tried to speak, but she couldn¡¯tplete a sentence due to the difort.

    ¡°Lin Wan, remember this. Don¡¯t even contemte escaping from my world for the rest of your life,¡± Xiao Yichen warned harshly.

    Without her consent, she could only remain in Blue Bay for the rest of her days. The man by her side could only be him.

    She deserved to be punished for entertaining the idea of another man!

    Lin Wan felt miserable. She couldn¡¯t distinguish what Xiao Yichen was saying while she struggled with her hands.

    Upon seeing the intense pain in the littledy and sensing that she was about to cry, Xiao Yichen finally released his grip. Nevertheless, the anger still simmered within him. After letting go, he shot her a nce, then turned and entered the vi.

    Lin Wan stood her ground and took deep breaths. After her breathing normalized, she suddenly dropped to the ground.

    Tears flowed from her eyes. Lin Wan sat on the ground and wept. The cold breeze was inhaled into her lungs via her mouth, yet she remained oblivious.

    After sitting on the ground and weeping, Lin Wan felt slightly dizzy, and her eyelids grew heavy.

    Lin Wan couldn¡¯t help but shiver. Only then did she realize how cold she was. She tried to get up and return to the vi. However, as she stood and took a step, she felt lightheaded. Her eyes closed, and she copsed.

    Xiao Yichen made his way to the bedroom. After taking a shower, he emerged and scanned the room. There was no sign of Lin Wan. His expression darkened. He continued searching the room. Once he confirmed that Lin Wan wasn¡¯t there, he left the bedroom and went downstairs.

    ¡°Lin Wan.¡± Xiao Yichen descended the stairs while calling her name. He nced around the living room, but no sign of her. He then checked the dining room with the same result.

    She hadn¡¯t returned to her room in a while and wasn¡¯t on the first floor.. Where is she?

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    Chapter 257: Wan¡¯er, Do You Believe Me?

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    ¡°Lin Wan?¡± Xiao Yichen called out again and took a few steps toward the balcony.

    When he saw no one on the balcony, Xiao Yichen paused again. A thought crossed his mind. Could she have left?

    The realization that Lin Wan might have left filled Xiao Yichen with panic.

    He couldn¡¯t bear the thought of her leaving.

    She was his woman, and she couldn¡¯t leave.

    However, when he walked out of the vi and spotted a person lying on the ground nearby, it felt as if a bullet had pierced his heart. A rush of blood flooded over him.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen ran towards Lin Wan crazily.

    He knelt beside her and lifted her from the ground, holding her tightly. ¡°Wan¡¯er, wake up. Wan¡¯er¡­¡±

    Xiao Yichen called her name repeatedly, but Lin Wan remained unconscious. When he touched her forehead, he realized she had a fever.

    Had Lin Wane down with a fever?

    Xiao Yichen immediately carried Lin Wan. As he walked into the vi, he looked at her in his arms and said, ¡°Wan¡¯er, don¡¯t let anything happen to you. I don¡¯t want anything to happen to you.¡±

    Xiao Yichen swiftly carried her to the bedroom on the second floor,ying her on the bed. He hurried to get the first-aid kit and fetched some fever and cold medication. Afterwards, he poured a ss of water and helped her take the medicine.

    While looking at the unconscious woman, Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart ached. He knelt beside the bed, holding her hand tightly, and pressed it against his face, gazing at her intently.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes were gradually filled with fog. His heart was in a mess, but he knew very well.

    Tears welled up in Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes, and his voice grew hoarse. ¡°Wan¡¯er, I¡¯m sorry. 1 was wrong. I¡¯m scared that Lu Hao loves you and might take you away.¡±

    ¡°I can¡¯t involve myself in the military industry. So I¡¯m afraid,¡± he admitted. The business industry he could handle, even the political industry, was within his reach, but the military industry was off-limits.

    Finally, Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t longer suppress his tears, and they flowed down his cheeks.

    Wan¡¯er, 1 love you so much. I truly, deeply love you!

    Lin Wan awoke the next morning. Her eyes gradually opened, but her vision remained blurry for some time. It took a while for her sight to clear.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, you¡¯re awake,¡± said Xiao Yichen, sitting by her bedside. He sounded excited and tender.

    Upon hearing his voice, Lin Wan turned to look at him but quickly averted her gaze. She nced to the side and avoided eye contact.

    Xiao Yichen noticed her reaction, and his heart ached. He stared at her in silence, wanting to say something but unable to find the words.

    They remained in this silent standoff for a long while.

    Lin Wan knew Xiao Yichen had been squatting by her bedside, but she didn¡¯t know how long he¡¯d been there. After contemting the situation, she finally broke the silence. ¡°You¡­ go to sleep,¡± Lin Wan said.

    Upon hearing her words, Xiao Yichen was relieved. He quickly replied, ¡°Alright.¡±

    Xiao Yicheny on the bed, gently pulling Lin Wan into his arms.

    He was careful not to apply too much pressure, as he was concerned about her emotions and well-being.<segment 8378 H>

    As he gazed down at the woman in his arms, he spoke softly, ¡°Wan¡¯er, do you believe me?¡±

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    Chapter 258: What Are You Doing Here?

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    Lin Wan opened her eyes and heard Xiao Yichen¡¯s words. She wanted to believe him, but she found it hard to answer.

    Xiao Yichen waited for a while, but Lin Wan remained silent. He continued, ¡°1 don¡¯t love Yanxi. I¡¯m only kind to her because of our childhood friendship.¡±

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, the person I love is you,¡± Xiao Yichen dered firmly. ¡°1 admit that I was initially attracted to your appearance, but then I fell in love with you as a person. My love for you hasn¡¯t changed from the beginning and won¡¯t change in the future.¡±

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but flutter. Every word he spoke was crucial to her since he was the one she loved.

    Overwhelmed by her feelings, Lin Wan gently closed her eyes. Her thoughts were in turmoil, and she wasn¡¯t sure what to believe.

    She wanted to trust everything Xiao Yichen was saying, but his anger at Qinling Vi and the call from Xu Yanxi had shaken her. Which side of him should she trust? The one who loved and treated her well or didn¡¯t love her, where his affections belonged to Xu Yanxi, and he could hurt her whenever he was upset?

    When Xiao Yichen finished speaking, he didn¡¯t wait for Lin Wan¡¯s response. Looking down, he noticed Lin Wan had closed her eyes to rest. Xiao Yichen decided not to press her further and held her closer before falling asleep.

    In the morning, sunlight seeped through the gaps in the curtains, filling the room with warmth. Lin Wan awoke, and the room was quiet. Xiao Yichen was still sleeping soundly beside her.

    Lin Wan carefully slipped out of Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace, got up, and prepared to freshen up.

    Lin Wan changed into casual home clothes since it was Sunday and she had no workmitments. As she headed downstairs, the doorbell suddenly rang.

    Auntie Li was in the kitchen when she heard the doorbell. She rushed out to answer it.

    When she saw Lin Wan standing at the staircase, Auntie Li was momentarily taken aback, then greeted her with a smile, ¡°Good morning, Madam.¡±

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan replied with a smile. She had intended to open the door herself but decided otherwise.

    Lin Wan stood still and watched as Auntie Li opened the door. She was also surprised that someone woulde to Blue Bay vi so early in the morning.

    When Auntie Li opened the door and saw the person on the other side, her smile disappeared, and she adopted a stern expression.

    Xu Yanxi noticed the change in Auntie Li¡¯s demeanor and instantly harbored resentment. She nced at Auntie Li with disdain and said, ¡°A mere maid should know her ce. Don¡¯t get too big for your britches.¡±

    Auntie Li disregarded Xu Yanxi¡¯s words and said coldly, ¡°You¡¯re not wee here. Please leave.¡±

    She moved to close the door

    Xu Yanxi anticipated her actions. She extended her foot to block the door from closing and used both hands to shove Auntie Li to the ground forcefully. With a disdainful nce at her, Xu Yanxi stepped inside.

    Lin Wan hadn¡¯t expected Xu Yanxi to arrive at Blue Bay vi so early. Furthermore, Xu Yanxi¡¯s appearance came as a surprise to her. Xu Yanxi couldn¡¯t have entered while Xiao Yichen was still present.

    Lin Wan questioned Xu Yanxi, ¡°Why are you here?¡±

    This was her home. Even if Xu Yanxi and Xiao Yichen had a rtionship, she could onlye here when he wasn¡¯t around.

    Xu Yanxi didn¡¯t immediately respond to Lin Wan¡¯s question. Instead, she red at her with disdain and pped Lin Wan. Then she replied, ¡°I¡¯m the mistress of this house.. Why do you think I¡¯m here?¡±

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    Chapter 259: Wan¡¯er, Are You All Right?

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    Lin Wan was caught off guard and stumbled backwards after being pped. Luckily, a table behind her prevented her from falling to the ground.

    Doing her best to steady herself, Lin Wan faced Xu Yanxi without fear and said, ¡°You¡¯re not the mistress here. Get out. You¡¯re not wee.¡±

    This ce did not wee her. She would never wee her!

    ¡°Get out?¡± Xu Yanxi repeated and used Lin Wan, ¡°You should be going out, right? Shameless woman. You seduced Chen and still refuse to leave. You¡¯re shameless.¡±

    Lin Wan wasn¡¯t sure how to respond to Xu Yanxi¡¯s harsh words.

    Upon seeing that Lin Wan didn¡¯t immediately reply, Xu Yanxi continued, ¡°It was you who didn¡¯t let Yichen dine with mest night, right? Lin Wan, how could you be so cunning? Yichen has grown up with me since childhood. The one he has loved since he was little is me. You prevented him from apanying me. You¡¯re such a scheming woman.¡±

    Lin Wan found Xu Yanxi¡¯s wordsughable.

    She managed a faint smile and looked at Xu Yanxi¡¯s contorted face, saying, ¡°Xu Yanxi, does it matter to me if Xiao Yichen rejected you? Even if it did, it would only mean one thing. He listens to me, and in his heart, there¡¯s me.¡±

    She knew her words would provoke Xu Yanxi, but she genuinely hoped Xiao Yichen would prioritize her in his heart. What a wonderful scenario that would be.

    Xu Yanxi, on the other hand, grew even angrier upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words. She gritted her teeth, her face twisted in a hideous expression, her anger reaching its peak as her hands trembled.

    ¡°Lin Wan, you¡¯re a disgrace. If I don¡¯t get rid of you, how can I have Chen?¡± Xu Yanxi spewed venomous words and grabbed Lin Wan¡¯s hair.

    Lin Wan winced as she felt the pain in her scalp and immediately fought back, using her hand to resist the assault.

    Auntie Li had gotten up by now and witnessed the chaos between Madam and Xu Yanxi. She wasn¡¯t sure if Sir was upstairs because she hadn¡¯te over to cookst night.

    Auntie Li called upstairs, ¡°Mr. Xiao, Mr. Xiao¡­¡±

    After a few calls without a response, Auntie Li suddenly had an idea and dashed outside to ring the doorbell. She didn¡¯t know if the security personnel Xiao Yichen had arranged earlier were still around the vi, but it was worth a try. If they were, they might help escort this insane woman, Xu Yanxi, out.

    Xu Yanxi continued to strike Lin Wan with all her might while cursing.

    ¡°B*tch, why did you steal my man?¡±

    ¡°Chen is very appealing, but you should assess your abilities.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s see if I don¡¯t disfigure your face today.¡±

    Xiao Yichen had juste downstairs casually when he heard themotion below. He was startled and hurried down the stairs.

    Midway down the staircase, Xiao Yichen was infuriated by the scene he witnessed in the living room.

    He swiftly descended the rest of the stairs, and when he reached the space between Lin Wan and Xu Yanxi, he shouted, ¡°Xu Yanxi, let go.¡±

    But Xu Yanxi ignored Xiao Yichen¡¯s words and continued her attack.

    Xiao Yichen reached the two to grab Xu Yanxi¡¯s arm, forcibly pulling her away.

    After separating Xu Yanxi from Lin Wan, he roughly pushed her, causing her to tumble to the floor.

    Ignoring Xu Yanxi entirely, Xiao Yichen focused on Lin Wan and asked with deep concern, ¡°Wan¡¯er, are you all right?¡±

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    Chapter 260: Be Good, Don¡¯t Cry

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    Lin Wan lowered her head and remained silent.

    Upon seeing her silence, Xiao Yichen quickly examined her for injuries. Once he was sure she wasn¡¯t harmed, he red at Xu Yanxi.

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? Have you had enough of life?¡± Xiao Yichen shouted at Xu Yanxi, his anger even more intense than the previous night at Qinling Vi. Upon facing Xiao Yichen¡¯s furious expression, Xu Yanxi was a little fearful, but her stubbornness and pride wouldn¡¯t allow her to back down.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve had enough. Go ahead, kill me!¡± Xu Yanxi retorted loudly, her gaze challenging Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen understood her heightened emotions and frustrations, but it pained him to see her like this. She was being as forceful as ever.

    As Xiao Yichen remained silent, Xu Yanxi realized that he wouldn¡¯t act against her.

    She took advantage of this moment to re at Lin Wan with intense hatred. The urge to rush over and attack her swelled inside her.

    Suddenly, her eyes fell upon a fruit knife on the coffee table. Her mind quickly processed the situation, and she reached for the knife. With a twisted face, she advanced toward Lin Wan and shouted, ¡°Lin Wan, I¡¯Ll end you today.¡¯<sup>1</sup>

    Startled by Xu Yanxi¡¯s sudden movement, Lin Wan widened her eyes in fear.

    Xiao Yichen was equally taken aback. He wanted to reach for the knife but was afraid of hurting Xu Yanxi in the process. At the same time, he couldn¡¯t bear to see Lin Wan getting hurt.

    As Xu Yanxi raised the knife and prepared to strike Lin Wan, Xiao Yichen swiftly turned around, shielding her with his own body.

    The knife struck his back, and Lin Wan could feel his body tremble violently.

    Xiao Yichen gritted his teeth, enduring the pain, and held Lin Wan protectively, refusing to let go even for a second.

    Upon seeing the blood oozing from Xiao Yichen¡¯s back, Xu Yanxi was shocked. She took a few steps back, her voice trembling as she softly called, ¡°Chen¡­¡±

    Lin Wan, who hade to her senses, attempted to break free from Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace, but he held her tightly, unwilling to let her go.

    ¡°Chen, you..?<sup>1</sup> Lin Wan finally noticed the blood on Xiao Yichen¡¯s back.

    The knife was aimed at her, and she had felt him tremble when it struck. He had shielded her.

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s voice, Xiao Yichen released his grip.

    After Lin Wan poked her head out, she immediately gazed at Xiao Yichen¡¯s face and noticed that his expression had changed from what it was just a moment ago.

    ¡°You¡­¡± Lin Wan suddenly felt like her whole being was on the verge of copsing. The words she wanted to say seemed impossible to utter at this moment.

    ¡°Are you hurt?¡± Xiao Yichen asked her, then looked at her body.

    Lin Wan immediately shook her head and stammered, ¡°No, I¡¯m not, but you¡­¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡¯¡¯ Xiao Yichen looked into the littledy¡¯s eyes and tried to squeeze out a smile for her.

    As long as she is fine!

    Upon knowing that Xiao Yichen was lying, Lin Wan burst into tears. She looked at Xiao Yichen and didn¡¯t say a word, just kept crying.

    Xiao Yichen reached out to wipe her tears and gently said, ¡°Be good, don¡¯t cry, okay?¡±

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    Chapter 261: Don¡¯t Hurt Her

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    Lin Wan sobbed even harder as Xiao Yichen tried to console her.

    At that unexpected moment, Lu Hao entered the vi.

    Lu Hao hade to find Lin Wan. Upon reaching Blue Bay vi, he noticed the open door and decided to enter.

    However, what he encountered in the living room immediately furrowed his brow. ¡°What is happening here?¡±

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan turned to face Lu Hao simultaneously. Lin Wan wanted to question him, but her concern for Xiao Yichen held her back.

    Lu Hao was acquainted with Xu Yanxi and was aware of the past connection between Xiao Yichen and Xu Yanxi. Upon observing the situation, he quickly approached and stood next to Xiao Yichen, his gaze fixed intently on his back.

    In a matter of seconds, Lu Hao¡¯s stern re shifted from Xiao Yichen to Xu Yanxi, who stood nearby, and he asked in a firm tone, ¡°Is this your doing?¡±

    Xu Yanxi, no longer startled, regained herposure and responded, ¡°Yes, it was me. The person 1 wanted to hurt is Lin Wan, but¡­¡±

    Xu Yanxi¡¯s sentence was left hanging, her eyes filled with worry as she gazed at Xiao Yichen.

    Upon hearing Xu Yanxi¡¯s admission, Lu Hao decided to confront her.

    Whether it was Wanwan or Yichen, he would make her pay double the price if she had harmed them.

    However, just as Lu Hao¡¯s fist was about to reach Xu Yanxi¡¯s face, Xiao Yichen suddenly intervened.

    ¡°Lu Hao, stop!¡± Xiao Yichen called out to him, looking at Lu Hao.

    Lu Hao was taken aback by Xiao Yichen¡¯s words butplied.

    Lin Wan, too, was surprised by Xiao Yichen¡¯s intervention.

    What is he doing? Is he protecting Xu Yanxi?

    Instantly, Lin Wan¡¯s heart grew cold once again. It seemed he still had strong feelings for Xu Yanxi.

    ¡°Don¡¯t hurt her,¡± Xiao Yichen implored Lu Hao. He may not have loved Yanxi, but he couldn¡¯t bear to see her harmed.

    These words bewildered Lu Hao, and Lin Wan couldn¡¯t help but chuckle inwardly.

    So, he isn¡¯t protecting me earlier but that woman.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, you¡­¡± Lu Hao inquired with a perplexed expression.

    Could it be that he still loved Xu Yanxi? But Wanwan is his wife.

    Xiao Yichen understood Lu Hao¡¯s uncertainty but chose not to respond. Instead, he asked, ¡°Why are you here?¡±

    In response to Xiao Yichen¡¯s question, Lu Hao replied icily, ¡°I¡¯m here to find Wanwan.¡±

    Lu Hao¡¯s gaze then turned to Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan was ufortable. Knowing that Xiao Yichen was injured, she gently withdrew from his embrace and attempted to approach Lu Hao.

    However, as Lin Wan stepped forward, Xiao Yichen gripped her arm and told Lu Hao, ¡°She¡¯s with me. If you have no other business, you can leave.¡±

    He didn¡¯t want Wanwan to meet Lu Hao, especially not because he feared losing her.

    ¡°I have something to discuss with her,¡± Lu Hao admitted. He couldn¡¯t sleep all night after seeing Wanwan yesterday, not knowing she was Yichen¡¯s wife. He came to find her early this morning, wanting to have a conversation to learn about her life all these years and to express his feelings, even if she was Yichen¡¯s wife.

    Upon hearing Lu Hao¡¯s words, Lin Wan spoke up before Xiao Yichen could say anything.

    ¡°Let go of me,¡± Lin Wan¡¯s voice was gentle, her tone light, and her expression indifferent.

    Xiao Yichen looked at her, but there was no emotion on her face.

    ¡°Yichen, you¡¯re injured, and 1 don¡¯t want to resist. Please let go of me,¡± Lin Wan continued, her voice still soft..

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    Chapter 262:1 identally¡­ Hurt Chen

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    Despite her heart growing as cold as ice, nearly reaching sub-zero temperatures, she dared not resist, fearing she might worsen his wound.

    Xiao Yichen fixed his gaze on Lin Wan. He couldn¡¯t quite decipher her current emotions, but he released his grip after some consideration.

    Upon approaching Lu Hao, Lin Wan looked at him and said, ¡°Let¡¯s step outside and talk.¡±

    From Lin Wan¡¯s calm demeanor, Lu Hao could tell she had found herposure, albeit he could guess the source of that newfound serenity.

    ¡°Okay.¡± Lu Hao nodded in agreement.

    ¡°Wait for me. 1¡¯11 head upstairs and change my clothes,¡± Lin Wan informed Lu Hao.

    Lu Hao nodded.

    Lin Wan went upstairs to the room, retrieved her phone, and called Luo Ziyan, urging him toe to Blue Bay vi promptly before changing her attire.

    Upon returning downstairs, Lin Wan gestured to Lu Hao, indicating they could depart.

    Lu Hao began to walk toward Lin Wan, ready to leave with her.

    Upon witnessing this, Xiao Yichen immediately strode forward, blocking Lin Wan¡¯s path. He took her hand and implored, ¡°Wan¡¯er, please don¡¯t go.¡±

    He didn¡¯t want her to leave, fearing she wouldn¡¯t return once she left. He dreaded the thought of her following Lu Hao to the military zone, making her unreachable.

    Xiao Yichen, standing in front of Lin Wan, remained calm. He met her gaze and inquired, ¡°Ziyan will arriveter. Please wait for him here.¡±

    Now, she couldn¡¯t bear to utter the word ¡®home¡¯. Is such a ce still considered home?

    ¡°Have you contacted Ziyan?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    ¡°Mm.¡± Lin Wan replied, then nced at Xu Yanxi, who was nearby, her expression devoid of emotion.

    Upon observing Xu Yanxi, Lin Wan felt a sense of relief. Since they were in love, she would grant their wish.

    Xiao Yichen was protecting her, but he was also safeguarding Xu Yanxi, right?

    She wished them well!

    Gently, Lin Wan withdrew her arm from Xiao Yichen¡¯s grasp and left the vi with Lu Hao.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen called out, wanting to pursue her.

    However, Xu Yanxi suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm, preventing him from following.

    ¡°Chen, I¡¯ll stay here with you,¡± Xu Yanxi hastily offered.

    Xiao Yichen struggled to free himself from Xu Yanxi¡¯s grasp and chase after Lin Wan. He couldn¡¯t let Wan¡¯er leave.

    Yet, Xu Yanxi held him back, careful not to exert too much force due to his back, which was aching!

    And so, Xiao Yichen watched his beloved woman depart with Lu Hao.

    It was already half an hourter when Luo Ziyan finally arrived at Blue Bay vi. As he saw Xu Yanxi sitting beside Xiao Yichen, urgently tending to his injuries, Luo Ziyan¡¯s heart skipped a beat.

    ¡°Sit over there,¡± Luo Ziyan told Xu Yanxi with a touch of displeasure.

    ¡°Sure,¡± Xu Yanxi replied, obediently relocating to a different spot for Luo Ziyan.

    After Luo Ziyan settled down beside Xiao Yichen, he noticed the sweat on his face and the wounds on his back.

    Instantly, Luo Ziyan¡¯s expression darkened even more. He gazed at Xiao Yichen¡¯s profile and inquired, ¡°What happened? Where¡¯s Lin Wan?¡±

    Once Luo Ziyan had finished his question, he scanned the surroundings for Lin Wan.

    Previously, during Lin Wan¡¯s phone call, she had only mentioned Yichen¡¯s injury and urgently requested her presence. She hadn¡¯t provided any further details.

    Before Xiao Yichen could respond, Xu Yanxi said, ¡°I identally hurt Chen..¡±

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    Chapter 263: Are You Doing Well?

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    After uttering those words, Xu Yanxi continued, ¡°Lin Wan is nowhere to be seen. Ziyan, please quickly re-bandage Chen¡¯s wound. I didn¡¯t do it properly earlier.¡±

    Upon hearing Xu Yanxi¡¯s remark, Luo Ziyan turned to face her, his eyes filled with anger.

    She had hurt Yichen. How dared she speak so confidently?

    How can Lin Wan be a b*tch? If I¡¯m not mistaken, she must have driven Lin Wan away.

    Upon witnessing Luo Ziyan¡¯s gaze, Xu Yanxi immediately retreated in fear and refrained from saying anything further.

    Xiao Yichen sensed Luo Ziyan¡¯s anger. Despite the pain, he looked at Luo Ziyan and said, ¡°Ziyan, please help me treat my wound first. I have to go outter.¡±

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s request, Luo Ziyan turned back and began tending to Xiao Yichen¡¯s wound.

    Xu Yanxi couldn¡¯t remain seated any longer. She promptly rose from her seat and approached. She settled down on the opposite side of Xiao Yichen and cast a worried look at him. She inquired, ¡°Chen, your injuries are quite severe. Why are you still nning to go out?¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t go out. Stay home with me, alright?¡± Xu Yanxi said in a coquettish tone.

    Xiao Yichen nced at Xu Yanxi and retorted coldly, ¡°You can leave now.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen quietly called out, ¡°Ziyan¡­¡±

    Luo Ziyanprehended Xiao Yichen¡¯s meaning. He turned his gaze towards the dining room and said, ¡°Auntie Li, kindly escort the guest out.¡±

    Upon hearing the summons, Auntie Li emerged from the kitchen and angrily approached Xu Yanxi. ¡°Miss Xu, please follow me.¡±

    Auntie Li reached out and gently guided Xu Yanxi toward the door.

    This time, Xu Yanxi did not resist. As Auntie Li ushered her out, she cast a reluctant nce back at Xiao Yichen.

    Once Luo Ziyan had bandaged Xiao Yichen¡¯s wound, he said, ¡°Although the wound isn¡¯t deep, you must be careful. Avoid the wound when you shower for the next few days, ande to the hospital every other day for a dressing change. Come with me to the hospitalter, and we¡¯ll get you some anti-inmmatory medication.¡±

    ¡°Arrange for someone to send it here to me. I have nster,¡± Xiao Yichen mentioned. While his injuries no longer caused him great pain, there was still a lingering difort.

    Luo Ziyan was momentarily stunned. Upon surmising something, he asked, ¡°Are you going to find Lin Wan?¡±

    ¡°Yes, she¡¯s with Lu Hao,¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    Luo Ziyan widened his eyes, gazing at Xiao Yichen in astonishment.

    Could Lu Hao also arrive at Blue Bay vi earlier this morning?

    After Xiao Yichen went upstairs to change his clothes, he left Blue Bay vi alongside Luo Ziyan. Upon Luo Ziyan¡¯s return to the hospital, Xiao Yichen called You Luan and requested him to locate Lin Wan¡¯s phone, inquiring about her whereabouts.

    ¡ö ? ?

    In a quiet suburban cafe, Lu Hao and Lin Wan sat in a secluded corner, drinking coffee and conversing.

    ¡°Wanwan,¡± Lu Hao affectionately addressed Lin Wan, inquiring, ¡°How have you been all these years?¡±

    Lin Wan¡¯s vacant gaze remained fixed on a point in front of her. She didn¡¯t make eye contact with Lu Hao. When she heard his voice, she shook her head as her way of responding, then proceeded to speak.

    ¡°Not good. It wasn¡¯t good before and after marriage¡­¡± Lin Wan paused, took a moment to collect her thoughts, and continued, ¡°Our life used to be peaceful and serene, but when Xu Yanxi returned¡­¡±

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t finish her sentence and waited a while before adding, ¡°Our life has been quite challenging. You witnessed the events today.¡±

    ¡°Yichen used to treat Xu Yanxi well,¡± Lu Hao mentioned, but he refrained from expressing that Xiao Yichen loved Xu Yanxi.

    In the past, when they used to y together, Yichen did show special care toward Xu Yanxi. However, Lu Hao wasn¡¯t certain whether it amounted to love..

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    Chapter 264: Can I Keep You Company?

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    ¡°Yes, Xu Yanxi has always held a ce in his heart,¡± Lin Wan calmly stated. Her expression and eyes remained devoid of emotion.

    Upon observing Lin Wan, Lu Hao was unsure of how to proceed. After a moment¡¯s thought, he inquired, ¡°Wanwan, how did you end up marrying Yichen?¡±

    As he posed this question, Lu Hao¡¯s heart pained. It was a deeply agonizing experience.

    The girl he loved was now married. Worse, she was married to his close friend. He still found it difficult to ept this reality.

    Lin Wan shared the details of her encounter with Xiao Yichen and the reasons behind their marriage.

    ¡°So, there were no romantic feelings between you two when you married?¡± Lu Hao asked in surprise.

    If Wanwan and Xiao Yichen¡¯s marriagecked romantic attachment, it would increase his chances of confessing his feelings to her.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan affirmed. Upon reflecting on the past, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t help but vocalize her thoughts. ¡°Lu Hao, I want a divorce. I want to leave him.¡±

    What Lin Wan said next surprised Lu Hao, who was about to confess his feelings. He stared at Lin Wan in shock.

    Lin Wan was unaware of Lu Hao¡¯s astonishment and continued, ¡°But I¡¯ve already asked for a divorce, and he didn¡¯t agree. So, if he refuses, I¡¯ll insist on leaving.¡±

    She had been acutely aware of Xu Yanxi¡¯s ce in Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart for so long. Today, she had witnessed it firsthand. There was no longer any reason for her to remain in Blue Bay vi. There was no longer any reason to stay by his side.

    ¡°Wanwan¡­¡± Lu Hao came back to his surprise and asked, ¡°Have you truly decided to leave?¡±

    ¡°Yes. I¡¯m worn out from living like this day after day.¡± Lin Wan firmly nodded.

    ¡°I¡¯m exhausted both physically and mentally, living with someone who doesn¡¯t love me and the woman he loves. I want to leave. I want to live alone in a quiet ce.¡± Lin Wan admitted, her tears welling up.

    ¡°Can I apany you?¡± Lu Hao suddenly dered, gazing at Lin Wan with earnestness.

    Lin Wan was taken aback. She hadn¡¯t expected Lu Hao to make such an offer. She stared at him in astonishment.

    Without warning, Lu Hao reached out and sped Lin Wan¡¯s hand, asserting, ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯m serious. I want to apany you and be by your side.¡±

    As she stared at Lu Hao, Lin Wan sensed that he wasn¡¯t making this offer merely due to their childhood friendship.

    ¡°If youe with me, what about your job?¡± Lin Wan inquired about Lu Hao.

    ¡°Which country would you like to go to? Just tell me, and I¡¯ll have my family arrange a job transfer,¡± Lu Hao quickly responded. He borated, ¡°Wanwan, my family has a military background. My grandfather and father hold military positions. They can make things happen, so arranging a job transfer won¡¯t be difficult.¡±

    Upon hearing Lu Hao¡¯s words, Lin Wan nodded to signify her understanding.

    Back when they both lived in the alley, it was Lu Hao and his mother who resided there as well. At the time, Lu Hao¡¯s father held a rtively low-ranking military position and couldn¡¯t bring his family to the military area. Lin Wan was familiar with their family background to some extent.

    ¡°Then I¡¯ll let you know once I¡¯ve decided,¡± Lin Wan stated.

    She had already contemted divorcing and leaving. Today¡¯s events had only reinforced her determination and bolstered her courage. With Lu Hao wanting to apany her, she needed to consider her next steps..

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    Chapter 265: Is It That Pretty?

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    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll await your message,¡± Lu Hao firmly nodded.

    If Wanwan wasn¡¯t content with Xiao Yichen and had no affection for him, he was ready to whisk her away.

    Following that, Lin Wan and Lu Hao exchanged contact information. Just as they finished saving each other¡¯s numbers, Lin Wan spotted Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen was striding toward Lin Wan with an evident air of anger.

    ¡°You¡­¡± Lin Wan stood up in surprise, looking at Xiao Yichen¡¯s face in astonishment.

    Isn¡¯t he injured? Why is he still here?

    Lu Hao also noticed Xiao Yichen¡¯s approach and frowned.

    Xiao Yichen reached Lin Wan and came to a halt. He extended his long arm, drawing Lin Wan into his embrace. Lowering his head, he gazed at her affectionately.

    Thankfully, he found her, and she hadn¡¯t left!

    ¡°Is your injury okay?¡± Lin Wan asked with concern.

    ¡°Ziyan has already tended to it,¡± Xiao Yichen reassured Lin Wan softly. He implored, ¡°Wan¡¯er, let¡¯s go home, alright?¡±

    He was genuinely afraid she might leave.

    Lin Wan gazed up at Xiao Yichen. When she saw his face, she felt the urge to cry.

    She had been on the verge of departing. She might never see this beloved face again or experience his tender embrace in just a few days.

    At the thought of this, Lin Wan felt profound sorrow.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go home,¡± Lin Wan concurred, responding to Xiao Yichen¡¯s request.

    Lin Wan turned to Lu Hao and said, ¡°Lu Hao, I¡¯m leaving now. I¡¯ll contact you another day.¡±

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lu Hao nodded without saying a word.

    Xiao Yichen nced at Lu Hao but remained silent. He then left, holding Lin Wan in his arms.

    Upon returning to the vi, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan found that Luo Ziyan had already dispatched someone to deliver the medication.

    ¡°Auntie Li, please bring a cup of warm water,¡± Lin Wan instructed Auntie Li.

    ¡°Yes, Madam,¡± Auntie Li acknowledged.

    Lin Wan and Xiao Yichen settled on the sofa. Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen and inquired, ¡°Is your wound still hurting?¡±

    Upon hearing the concerned question from the littledy, Xiao Yichen shook his head. ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt. As long as you¡¯re here, it doesn¡¯t matter.¡±

    With her presence, not only did his wound cease to ache, but his heart also found sce.

    ¡°Take your medication first. Later, when we head upstairs, change into a tank top. It¡¯ll be morefortable for your wound,¡± Lin Wan advised Xiao Yichen, her tone filled with care.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll follow your advice.¡± Xiao Yichen obediently nodded.

    He was ted to see her concern. He was prepared to heed her guidance for the rest of his life!

    Once Auntie Li provided the water, Lin Wan helped Xiao Yichen take his medication. Afterward, they proceeded upstairs.

    In the walk-in closet of the master bedroom, Lin Wan assisted Xiao Yichen in changing his clothes, cautious not to touch his wound.

    Xiao Yichen had a naturally tall and imposing figure. Dressed in a ck tank top and casual ck trousers, he exuded an air of sophistication and handsomeness.

    Lin Wan couldn¡¯t help but be captivated by his appearance.

    ¡°Am I really that attractive?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s lips curved into a mischievous smile as he looked at Lin Wan before him.

    ¡°Oh¡­ No¡­¡± Lin Wan initially responded, then immediately lowered her head, flushing with embarrassment.

    Her actions only fueled Xiao Yichen¡¯s affection for her. He embraced her, momentarily forgetting her meeting with Lu Hao at the cafe.

    The two spent some time in the bedroom before descending for lunch. They didn¡¯t venture out in the afternoon and remained at home.

    In the evening, Lin Wan emerged from the bathroom after a shower. She noticed Xiao Yichen lying on his side with the nket askew. Lin Wan promptly walked over and arranged the nket to cover him properly.

    ¡°Come here.¡± Upon seeing Lin Wan¡¯s concern for him, Xiao Yichen extended his arm and beckoned for her to settle in his embrace..

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    Chapter 266: It Doesn¡¯t Belong to Me After All

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    Lin Wan did not reject him. She nodded and, taking a detour,y on the other side of the bed, settling into his arms.

    Xiao Yichen was content to have Lin Wan in his embrace.

    ¡°Ah Chen.¡± Lin Wan suddenly lifted her head from Xiao Yichen¡¯s chest and gazed at his face.

    ¡°Yes, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Xiao Yichen responded promptly.

    ¡°I want to resign,¡± Lin Wan stated.

    Xiao Yichen was taken aback. He hadn¡¯t anticipated this sudden announcement from her.

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to go to work anymore. I want to stay home,¡± Lin Wan confessed, her tone tinged with nervousness.

    While she had been pondering in the bathroom earlier, she felt that she should attend to certain matters since she was leaving.

    ¡°Alright, if you don¡¯t want to go, don¡¯t. I¡¯ll contact Dream Philpany tomorrow and inform them. You can go to thepany to hand over your work, and I¡¯ll have You Luan manage the resignation procedures,¡± Xiao Yichen assured her.

    She wouldn¡¯t have to if she didn¡¯t wish to work. He had never intended for her to work to support the family. He had always wanted to provide for her at home.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied, lowering her head and nestling into Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms.

    Lin Wan shifted slightly, and Xiao Yichen¡¯s body responded, his breath quickening.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen called softly.

    ¡°Huh?¡± Lin Wan inquired, puzzled by his tone.

    ¡°I¡¯m delighted. I¡¯d like to y some games with you,¡± Xiao Yichen dered.

    Lin Wan blushed, staying still in Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace, wary of inadvertently provoking him.

    Xiao Yichen grunted once more. ¡°Huh?¡±

    ¡°Um, um, you¡¯re still injured. Let¡¯s¡­ not tonight, okay?¡± Lin Wan responded cautiously. She was concerned that any wrong words might trigger his impulses.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t know how to respond.

    ¡°Ah Chen,¡± Seeing that Xiao Yichen hadn¡¯t replied, Lin Wan coquettishly called out.

    Xiao Yichen sumbed to the littledy¡¯s coquettishness and said, ¡°Alright, I promise you. Go to sleep obediently.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan quickly replied. Then, she said ¡°good night¡± and closed her eyes to sleep.

    A new day arrived. After Lin Wan and Xiao Yichen woke up in the morning, they washed up and went to the cloakroom. After Lin Wan put on her clothes, she began to help Xiao Yichen put them on.

    Xiao Yichen was very satisfied to see Lin Wan busy around him.

    After Lin Wan helped Xiao Yichen put on his clothes, they went downstairs to eat.

    After breakfast, Lin Wan drove to Dream Philpany while Xiao Yichen went to the Eastern Empire.

    When Lin Wan arrived at thepany, she went to the director¡¯s office and informed him that she was leaving the design department. Moreover, thepany leaders had already agreed.

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, the director knew that Lin Wan usually interacted more with Mr. Luo and Mr. Xiao, so he did not ask why. It was just a pity.

    ¡°The results of the SU seriespetition will be out in a few days. The spot to study overseas has been confirmed to be yours,¡± the director said regretfully. If Lin Wan left like this, this great opportunity would be lost.

    Lin Wan had already thought of this. She smiled and said to the director, ¡°Director, I feel that it¡¯s a pity as well, but there¡¯s no other way.¡±

    ¡°Perhaps it does not belong to me after all.¡± Lin Wan said with a helpless smile, but she felt a little ufortable..

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    Chapter 267: I¡¯ll Wait for You

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    She was driven to work hard every day for a while because of this ce and the chance to continue her education abroad. However, at this moment¡­

    All of it vanished like bubbles.

    The director could tell by Lin Wan¡¯s expression that she was also not feeling well. ¡°Lin Wan, no matter where you develop in the future, remember to work hard and put in effort,¡± he smiled and ended the conversation. ¡°One day, you¡¯ll be rewarded.¡±

    ¡°Yes, Director, thank you,¡± Lin Wan answered.

    Following that, Lin Wan spoke with the director about her ongoing projects. The director arranged for two coworkers toplete the tasks Lin Wan could notplete.

    After her colleagues in the design department found out that Lin Wan was leaving, everyone, especially Shen Yun, was reluctant to part with her. She didn¡¯t even do her work and stayed by Lin Wan¡¯s side.

    ¡°Wanwan, your decision was too sudden,¡± Shen Yun said to Lin Wan.

    ¡°Yunyun, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Lin Wan looked at Shen Yun and continued, ¡°The decision was a little sudden, but I didn¡¯t regret it. In the future, I might go overseas.¡± ¡°Abroad? You¡¯re leaving Xiao¡­¡± Before Shen Yun could finish speaking, she suddenly realized they were still in the office and immediately stopped what she was about to say.

    Lin Wan was a little concerned as well. Seeing no one had heard her, she hurriedly turned to face her coworkers. Then, she muttered to Shen Yun, ¡°Yunyun, I¡¯m leaving him. He has Xu Yanxi by his side. I have no ce to stay, so¡­¡±

    Shen Yun gave a nod, demonstrating herprehension of Lin Wan. She knew enough about Lin Wan to be able to specte as to what she was considering.

    ¡°Okay, then, when you travel abroad, look after yourselves. We must always keep in touch,¡± Shen Yun stated.

    ¡°Okay.¡± Lin Wan firmly nodded.

    Lin Wan spent the entire morning in the design department. After handing over her work, Lin Wan chatted with a few colleagues she was usually close to. It was not until noon that Lin Wan left Dream Philpany and drove to her mother¡¯s school.

    Qiao Yujuan was very surprised when she received her daughter¡¯s call. Coincidentally, there were no sses in the afternoon. Qiao Yujuan waited for her daughter at the school gate and went home with her daughter.

    They sat on the sofa in the living room. Lin Wan held her mother¡¯s hand and told her what she was thinking and her decision.

    After Qiao Yujuan heard this, she was only d that Lu Hao would apany her daughter overseas.

    ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯m still a little worried if you go overseas alone,¡± Qiao Yujuan said. ¡°But with Lu Hao apanying you, I don¡¯t have to worry anymore.¡±

    ¡°Lu Hao has been a good kid since he was young. If you have a familiar person by your side, he can more or less take care of you,¡± Qiao Yujuan said.

    ¡°Yes, he said that his work could be transferred. It shouldn¡¯t be too difficult, so I agreed to let him keep mepany,¡± Lin Wan said.

    Her first wish was to travel alone and live abroad on her own. But Lu Hao wanted to go with her. She changed her initial opinion of him since he appeared so serious that she could not reject him.

    After giving a nod, Qiao Yujuan spoke extensively with her daughter.

    It waste afternoon when Lin Wan left her mother¡¯s house and returned to Blue Bay vi.

    It was Lin Wan who had just gotten home when Xiao Yichen called.

    ¡°Where are you?¡± With a gentle tone, Xiao Yichen inquired.

    ¡°At home,¡± Lin Wan replied. Then, she asked gently, ¡°When are youing back?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll be right there. Ten minutes,¡± Xiao Yichen said. He was almost home.

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait for you,¡± Lin Wan said..

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    Chapter 268: It¡¯s Not A Trouble

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    After hanging up the phone, Lin Wan changed into home clothes. As soon as she went downstairs, she saw Xiao Yichen return.

    Xiao Yichen walked straight to Lin Wan and pulled her into his arms. He looked at her affectionately and said, ¡°Have you settled your work?¡±

    ¡°Yes. Everything is done,¡± Lin Wan replied with a faint smile. She continued, ¡°I had nothing to do in the afternoon, so I visited my mother.¡±

    Xiao Yichen nodded. He stroked Lin Wan¡¯s hair lovingly and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go back to see Mom one weekend.¡±

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan¡¯s heart suddenly palpitated violently. She could not help but cry.

    One weekend? I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t have the chance!

    ¡°Yichen.¡± Lin Wan did not answer Xiao Yichen. She suddenly called out coquettishly, ¡°Don¡¯t go to work tomorrow. Stay at home and keep mepany, okay?¡±

    Xiao Yichen frowned slightly. He didn¡¯t know why Lin Wan suddenly asked for this, but he agreed. ¡°Okay, after dinner, I¡¯ll go to the study to deal with some work. I¡¯ll apany you at home tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied happily.

    Following dinner, Xiao Yichen went to work in the study while Lin Wan stayed on the balcony, lost in her thoughts.

    After considering it, Lin Wan pulled out her phone and contacted Lu Hao.

    ¡°Hello, Wanwan.¡± Lu Hao answered the phone without dy.

    ¡°Lu Hao, you haven¡¯t rested yet?¡± Fearing that she would interrupt Lu Hao¡¯s sleep, Lin Wan inquired.

    ¡°No,¡± Lu Hao answered. He then inquired, ¡°You¡¯re calling me at this time because¡­

    Though Lu Hao did not finish his sentence, he knew Lin Wan understood his question.

    ¡°Can we leave in two days and go to France?¡± Lin Wan asked.

    This was her decision after thinking for a long time. However, she still had to ask for his opinion because she was leaving with Lu Hao.

    ¡°Yes, of course. I¡¯ll book the tickets now. Coincidentally, I have a friend over there. I¡¯ll get my friend to arrange a ce for us to stay over there,¡± Lu Hao hurriedly replied. He couldn¡¯t be happier to be able to leave with Wanwan.

    ¡°Mm¡­ I¡¯m sorry to trouble you,¡± Lin Wan said in a low voice as if she had no energy.

    ¡°Wanwan, it¡¯s not a problem at all,¡± Lu Hao said.

    He didn¡¯t find it troublesome to do anything for her, but from the looks of it now, he didn¡¯t have the chance to express his feelings. When he went to France, he would express his feelings to Wanwan and stay by her side for the rest of his life.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t know how to answer Lu Hao, so she could only give a soft ¡°Mm¡±.

    After hanging up the phone, Lin Wan was about to put away her phone and return to the living room when an ufortable feeling suddenly surged in her heart, piercing her stomach.

    Lin Wan immediately covered her mouth and ran to the bathroom on the first floor.

    Lying in front of the sink in the bathroom, Lin Wan kept retching. Her stomach churned, but she could not vomit.

    After a long time, Lin Wan leaned against the wall with herst bit of strength and took deep breaths. She almost copsed to the ground.

    ¡°Did I eat something bad tonight?¡± Lin Wan muttered to herself.

    She thought about the food she had tonight. There didn¡¯t seem to be anything special about it. It was the same as usual. Why did she feel so ufortable?

    After that, Lin Wan didn¡¯t think too much about it. She dragged her heavy body out of the washroom. Just as she sat on the living room sofa, she saw Xiao Yichening downstairs.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen called out affectionately and sat beside her..

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    Chapter 269: I¡¯ll Obey to Your Arrangement

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    ¡°Mm, are you done?¡± Lin Wan asked Xiao Yichen in a gentle tone.

    She had spent less than two days with him, so she wanted to cherish thisst period and get along well with him.

    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s over,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. He touched her cheek and asked, ¡°Are you tired? Let¡¯s go upstairs to rest.¡±

    ¡°Ah Chen, carry me upstairs,¡± Lin Wan suddenly said coquettishly.

    Xiao Yichen was very happy to see her acting coquettishly. He couldn¡¯t wait for her to act coquettishly in front of him every second so he could dote on her at all times.

    ¡°Okay.¡± Xiao Yichen agreed. Then, he carried Lin Wan horizontally and walked upstairs.

    Back in the bedroom, after the two of them showered, Lin Wan watched Xiao Yichen take his medicine before resting with him.

    Theyy on the bed. Xiao Yichen pulled Lin Wan into his arms. Lin Wan told Xiao Yichen, ¡°Ah Chen, we¡¯ll go to the hospital to change your dressing tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll follow your arrangements,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s answer, Lin Wan¡¯s heart warmed. She lowered her head and pressed it against Xiao Yichen¡¯s chest.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly called Lin Wan.

    ¡°Yes?¡± Lin Wan replied.

    ¡°I want to have you,¡± Xiao Yichen said. He hadn¡¯t been able to have herst night. But tonight, he couldn¡¯t hold back anymore. The urge in his heart kept rising.

    Lin Wan was stunned and subconsciously wanted to reject him.

    ¡°Chen, I¡¯m very tired, so¡­¡± Lin Wan stuck her head out and looked at Xiao Yichen.

    She was indeed very tired. She did not have any strength in her body, and she could not muster any energy at the moment. She waspletely out of it.

    Xiao Yichen lowered his head. Upon seeing that Lin Wan was tired and weak, he could only nod in agreement.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen said. Then, he pulled her into his arms again and said, ¡°Go to sleep. Good night.¡±

    ¡°Good night.¡± After saying that, Lin Wan closed her eyes and fell asleep.

    In less than a minute, Lin Wan had already fallen asleep.

    Upon listening to her breathing, Xiao Yichen could not imagine why she was so tired. However, looking at her sleeping soundly, his heart still felt warm.

    At least she was by his side!

    At the very least, he could hug, love, and pamper her like this!

    With her, his world would be bright!

    The next day, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan slept until they woke up naturally before opening their eyes.

    ¡°Mm.¡± Lin Wan stretched in Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms. Her sleepy look was very cute.

    ¡°Do you want to sleep a little longer?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    ¡°No, we still have to go to the hospital in the morning. Hurry up and get up,¡± Lin Wan said to Xiao Yichen, her voice carrying a hint ofmand.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, enjoying her orders and arrangements.

    They both got up and showered. Lin Wan assisted Xiao Yichen with putting on his clothes, just as yesterday.

    Xiao Yichen was delighted with her assistance. He leaned down and kissed her for a while before letting go of her after she had assisted him in putting on his clothing. He then took her hand and went downstairs for breakfast.

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan drove to the hospital after breakfast. Xiao Yichen called Luo Ziyan on their way.

    When Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan arrived at the hospital entrance, Luo Ziyan was already waiting.

    Luo Ziyan brought Xiao Yichen to change his dressing while Lin Wan waited for them in Luo Ziyan¡¯s office.

    Lin Wan sat on the guest sofa and looked at the medical newspapers on the coffee table. Suddenly, she felt ufortable in her stomach..

 Chapter 270 - 270: Is He My Best Friend?

    Chapter 270: Is He My Best Friend?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan immediately set aside the newspaper and hurried to the washroom in Luo Ziyan¡¯s office.

    She spent more than 20 minutes in the washroom before emerging.

    The office door opened as she sat on the sofa, contemting the reason for her stomachache. It was Xiao Yichen and Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°Yichen.¡± Lin Wan stood up and walked toward Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Hmm,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, extending his hand. As Lin Wan approached, he wrapped his arms around her waist.

    ¡°How is it? When will your wound recover?¡± Lin Wan asked with concern.

    Before Xiao Yichen could respond, Luo Ziyan spoke up.

    ¡°His body is strong. Don¡¯t worry. He¡¯ll be fine after changing the dressing again.¡± He shot Xiao Yichen a disdainful look and sat on the sofa.

    ¡°I¡¯lle again the day after tomorrow. I¡¯ll leave first,¡± Xiao Yichen said to Luo Ziyan.

    Xiao Yichen left Luo Ziyan¡¯s office with Lin Wan in his arms.

    Luo Ziyan was left speechless and felt helpless as he watched them leave. He shouted after Xiao Yichen, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to talk to me? I apanied you to change your dressing just now. You¡­¡±

    Is he my best friend? What sort of best friend would abandon me right after I stayed by his side while he was changing his dressing?

    Xiao Yichen ignored Luo Ziyan and carried Lin Wan to the elevator. ¡°Where do you want to go? I¡¯ll go with you.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s go home. I want to stay at home,¡± Lin Wan said.

    She felt a bit reluctant as she was about to leave soon. She wanted to spend more time with him at home.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen responded, letting Lin Wan decide everything.

    When Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan returned home, lunch was just in time. After lunch at home, the two sat on the recliner in the courtyard, basking in the afternoon sun.

    Lin Wan, content with thefort of her life, gazed at the scenery with tears welling up in her eyes. She fought to control them.

    Xiao Yichen saw Lin Wan not saying a word, thinking she just wanted to enjoy the silence, so he remained silent, quietly apanying her.

    Gradually, Lin Wan fell asleep on the recliner. When Xiao Yichen saw her sleeping soundly, he initially wanted to carry her to the bedroom to rest. However, afraid of waking her up, he could only fetch a nket from the vi, cover her with it, and stay by her side.

    Lin Wan didn¡¯t know why she felt so sleepy today. When she woke up, it was already past four in the afternoon.

    ¡°Chen¡­¡± she called affectionately.

    ¡°Yes.¡± Xiao Yichen helped her up, and she leaned into his arms. He asked, ¡°Are you hungry?¡±

    Lin Wan looked tired today, presumably because she had been busy with work. Now that she had rxed, it was easy for her to feel sleepy.

    ¡°A little,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go in and have dinner,¡± Xiao Yichen said dotingly.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan nodded.

    After dinner, they sat in the living room at night, watching television.

    Suddenly, Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen and said, ¡°Chen, I want to go for a walk.¡±

    Xiao Yichen was surprised by the request. It waste, and he wondered why she wanted to go for a walk..

 Chapter 271 - 271: You Have To Remember That I Love You

    Chapter 271: You Have To Remember That I Love You

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Do you want to go now?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired of Lin Wan.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan replied, gazing at Xiao Yichen¡¯s face without uttering another word.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t dwell on it, nor did he hesitate. He agreed with Lin Wan.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go upstairs and put on a jacket before heading out, alright?¡± Xiao Yichen suggested to Lin Wan.

    Considering it waste at night, the outside wind could be chilly.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan nodded.

    After ascending the stairs, Lin Wan donned a long windbreaker while Xiao Yichen wore a long-sleeved coat. The two exited the vi, embarking on a stroll in the vicinity.

    Xiao Yichen held Lin Wan¡¯s hand as they walked along the deserted road.

    This was a vi area where pedestrians were a rare sight. After 8.00 pm, a few cars passed, leaving only Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan on the lengthy path.

    Under the moonlight, Lin Wan¡¯s hand was enveloped in Xiao Yichen¡¯s broad palm. As Lin Wan observed the shadows of the two elongated streetmps, her heart suddenly skipped a beat.

    Chen, I want to remember how this moment feels. I want to recall the sensation of us walking side by side.

    In the future, when you¡¯re no longer by my side, at least I¡¯ll have memories. I¡¯ll have your memories!

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen softly called out.

    Lin Wan instantly snapped out of her reverie. She refrained from touching her eyes, taking a deep breath before responding to Xiao Yichen, ¡°Yes?¡±

    ¡°Do you like this feeling?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    Lin Wan was taken aback. She wasn¡¯t sure what he meant.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t catch Lin Wan¡¯s response. He halted and turned to face her, asking, ¡°Why? Don¡¯t you like it?¡±

    ¡°No, no. I like it. I like it very much,¡± Lin Wan hastily replied.

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s answer, a faint smile graced Xiao Yichen¡¯s face. He affectionately said, ¡°Wan¡¯er, I¡¯ve been upied with work since we got married. I haven¡¯t had much time to be with you or even take you on a trip.¡±

    After a pause, Xiao Yichen continued, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I haven¡¯t taken good care of you, providing you with a happy life. Wan¡¯er, wait for me a bit longer. I¡¯ll take you on a vacation as soon as I wrap up my current work. We¡¯ll go wherever you desire. I¡¯ll apany you, ensuring your happiness.¡±

    Previously, consumed by workmitments, she had overlooked that she was quietly savoring happiness like this. Tonight, a simple stroll made her realize a lot of things. It turned out that she and Xiao Yichen still had many things left undone.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words and looking into his eyes, tears rose in Lin Wan¡¯s eyes. She couldn¡¯t find words, and her heart was in turmoil.

    As he observed the tears in Lin Wan¡¯s eyes, Xiao Yichen thought she was crying due to what he had said.

    ¡°Chen¡­¡± Lin Wan affectionately called out. Then, she promptly nestled into Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace, hugging him tightly.

    Lin Wan buried her head in his chest, trembling slightly. She softly cried, thinking.

    ¡°Chen, I apologize. I can¡¯t wait any longer. I¡¯m leaving the day after tomorrow.

    I¡¯m the one who should be sorry. I regret that I won¡¯t be by your side in the future.

    Our trip, we didn¡¯t take it before, and in the end, we won¡¯t.

    But, Chen, whether there is travel or not, please remember¡­ I love you.. I love you very much!

 Chapter 272 - 272: Eastern Empire Is in Danger

    Chapter 272: Eastern Empire Is in Danger

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Xiao Yichen hugged Lin Wan tightly. He knew that she was crying, but he thought that she was touched.

    ¡°Be good, don¡¯t cry. Wan¡¯er, I¡¯ll have more time to apany you in the future. What do you want to do, and where do you want to go? I¡¯ll fulfill your wishes,¡± Xiao Yichen said tenderly.

    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± After hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan cried even harder.

    Chen, don¡¯t say another word, or I¡¯ll change my mind!

    Upon sensing that Lin Wan was crying even louder than before, Xiao Yichen felt nervous and unsure how to handle the situation. It was the first time he felt so helpless.

    ¡°Please don¡¯t cry, okay?¡± Xiao Yichen gentlyforted Lin Wan in his arms.

    When Lin Wan heard Xiao Yichen utter no more emotional words, she gradually controlled her emotions.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Lin Wan replied, leaving Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms. She wiped the tears from her face and said coquettishly, ¡°A Chen, let¡¯s go back.¡±

    ¡°Okay!¡± Xiao Yichen agreed, but just as he was about to hold her hand and walk back, he heard her voice again.

    ¡°Carry me,¡± Lin Wan said to Xiao Yichen.

    Without hesitation, Xiao Yichen responded, ¡°Okay!¡±

    After turning around, he squatted down, and Lin Wan obedientlyy on his back.

    Xiao Yichen carried Lin Wan, walking toward Blue Bay vi. With every step, he felt more joy and warmth.

    As Lin Wany on Xiao Yichen¡¯s back, smelling the familiar scent on his body, her eyes were red, and she couldn¡¯t say a word. She only rubbed against Xiao Yichen¡¯s neck asionally.

    Upon feeling her movements, Xiao Yichen thought she was cold and said with concern, ¡°Wait a little longer. We¡¯ll be home soon.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan replied. She could already feel Xiao Yichen¡¯s footsteps quickening.

    She did not want him to walk so quickly. She hoped that he would walk slower so that she could deepen her memory and remember this feeling more clearly in her heart.

    Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan returned home. The two of them went upstairs to wash up andy on the bed to rest.

    Xiao Yichen wanted to do something with her tonight. He hadn¡¯t enjoyed her for a few days and couldn¡¯t take it anymore. However, when he saw her lying in his arms and falling asleep after a while, Xiao Yichen was very helpless.

    Upon seeing that she was sleeping soundly, Xiao Yichen could not bear to disturb her. He could only try his best to suppress his thoughts and subconsciously dispel these thoughts in his heart before hugging her to sleep.

    The following day, after the rm rang, Xiao Yichen woke up almost immediately. He reached out to turn off the rm on the table beside the bed, then looked at the littledy in his arms. She was still sleeping soundly.

    Xiao Yichen looked at her for a long time. When it was about time, he leaned down and kissed her lips for a while. Then, he whispered into her ear, ¡°Wan¡¯er, continue sleeping. I¡¯m getting up to wash up.¡±

    Lin Wan was no longer at work, but he still had to go to work. He had an important meeting this morning and could not dy it.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan replied in a daze. Without opening her eyes, she continued, ¡°Chen, hug me again.¡±

    Upon hearing her request, Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t bear to leave so quickly. He hugged her tightly for a long time before letting go of her. He kissed her forehead before getting out of bed to wash up.

    After Xiao Yichen arrived at the Eastern Empire, he had just walked out of the elevator when he saw You Luan rushing over with a document.

    Xiao Yichen realized something was wrong and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, the Eastern Empire is in danger.¡± You Luan frowned and reported it to Xiao Yichen. Then, he handed the document to him..

 Chapter 273 - 273: Xiao Yaling Is Still Abroad

    Chapter 273: Xiao Yaling Is Still Abroad

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Xiao Yichen immediately took the document and read it seriously.

    As he read, Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression gradually changed and became gloomy.

    You Luan stood at the side, understanding the severity of the matter. A crisis in the Eastern Empire was gradually approaching.

    ¡°When did you find out?¡± Xiao Yichen asked You Luan, his tone colder than before.

    ¡°Just now,¡± You Luan replied. ¡°When I got off work yesterday afternoon, I browsed through all the projects in thepany. There were no idents, but this morning¡­¡±

    Before You Luan could finish speaking, Xiao Yichen understood what he meant. The other party had prepared this in advance. When the time was right, everything naturally appeared.

    Just as Xiao Yichen was about to say something, the phone in Xiao Yichen¡¯s pocket rang.

    Xiao Yichen stopped talking and took out his phone from his pocket. It was a call from Luo Zishen.

    Xiao Yichen picked up immediately. ¡°Hello, Zishen.¡±

    ¡°Are you in the Eastern Empire now?¡± Luo Zishen asked hurriedly.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t need to guess that Zishen already knew about the crisis in the Eastern Empire. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m here.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll go look for you now. Wait for me in the office,¡± Luo Zishen said hurriedly.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen hung up after replying.

    After thinking about it again, Xiao Yichen instructed You Luan, ¡°Tell the various departments to work normally, especially the marketing department. Try to minimize their fluctuating emotions.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll do it now.¡± You Luan turned around and was about to leave when Xiao Yichen stopped him.

    ¡°Wait,¡± Xiao Yichen said. ¡°How¡¯s the situation at Dream Philpany?¡±

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, You Luan naturally knew what he wanted to know. He immediately replied, ¡°Madam¡¯s resignation procedures have beenpleted ording to the normal procedures, but¡­¡±

    ¡°But what?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    ¡°The results of the SU seriespetition will only be announced tomorrow. Dream Philpany¡¯s human resources department told me that Madam can participate in thepany-sponsored overseas studies. Unfortunately, with her resignation, this spot¡­¡± You Luan did not continue. Xiao Yichen must have understood.

    After hearing this, Xiao Yichen thought momentarily and said, ¡°So be it!¡±

    He did not care about this spot. In the future, if Lin Wan wanted to go overseas to further her studies, he would apany her. He would pay for all her expenses.

    You Luan nodded and did not say anything.

    ¡°Go on with your work!¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°Yes.¡± You Luan left.

    Xiao Yichen walked into the office and continued to work while waiting for Luo Zishen.

    Luo Zishen arrived very quickly. In less than 20 minutes, he arrived at Xiao Yichen¡¯s office. The two of them sat on the guest sofa with heavy expressions. ¡°Is Xiao Hairong targeting the Eastern Empire this time?¡± Luo Zishen asked Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen stared at a certain spot before him and replied, ¡°Not necessarily.¡±

    Luo Zishen couldn¡¯t figure it out. Other than Xiao Hairong, who else could it be?

    Xiao Yichen knew Luo Zishen¡¯s doubts and said, ¡°Xiao Yaling is still overseas.¡±

    Suddenly, Luo Zishen understood something. He looked at Xiao Yichen and asked, ¡°So this time, it might be Xiao Yaling?¡±

    How could Xiao Yaling not hate Yichen for targeting the Li Corporation previously? It was expected that she would take some revenge. It was also within Xiao Yaling¡¯s style.

    ¡°Before I find out the details, I can¡¯t bepletely sure,¡± Xiao Yichen said..

 Chapter 274 - 274: It Was A Long Ago Decision

    Chapter 274: It Was A Long Ago Decision

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Luo Zishen thought about it and nodded.

    Xiao Yichen analyzed and said, ¡°Actually, there are three possibilities.¡±

    ¡°Three possibilities?¡± Luo Zishen repeated, his eyes filled with doubt.

    ¡°First, it was Xiao Hairong. Second, it was Xiao Yaling. Third¡­¡± Xiao Yichen paused and continued, ¡°Xiao Hairong secretly manipted it. Xiao Yaling carried it out.¡±

    Luo Zishen¡¯s expression changed in obvious surprise. This third possibility was possible even if he went through it in his mind.

    ¡°Yichen, what do you n to do next?¡± Luo Zishen asked Xiao Yichen nervously.

    Now that the other party had already begun to attack the Eastern Empire if they had not decided in time, the crisis in the Eastern Empire would have been even more difficult to resist.

    ¡°Transfer all the assets under my name to Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen said firmly. His eyes revealed an extremely serious expression as he continued, ¡°If Xiao Hairong and Xiao Yaling want to fight with me, I¡¯ll let them know what the true foolproof n is!¡±

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Luo Zishen was so surprised that he did not know what to say. He knew very well what he meant.

    If he transferred all his assets to Lin Wan, he would fight with Xiao Hairong and Xiao Yaling. No matter who won in the end, Yichen would not lose anything. Once the Eastern Empire was under Lin Wan¡¯s name, even if Xiao Hairong and Xiao Yaling won, they would not obtain control of the Eastern Empire, let alone any assets rted to Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen did not intend to wait for Luo Zishen¡¯s answer. He continued, ¡°I¡¯ve already asked Wan¡¯er to sign it previously. The relevant contract and transfer agreement are all in the hands of mywyer.¡±

    ¡°Yichen, have you decided to do this?¡± Luo Zishen asked in disbelief.

    Handing such a huge asset and business to Lin Wan? Even if the two of them were husband and wife, some risk was still involved.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve already decided,¡± Xiao Yichen said. He had already decided the moment he asked Wan¡¯er to sign.

    Upon seeing that Xiao Yichen was so determined, Luo Zishen couldn¡¯t say anything else. He changed the topic slightly and asked, ¡°Then what do I need to do to help you?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll leave all the important cooperation projects to you. If¡­¡± Xiao Yichen looked at Luo Zishen and said, ¡°If anything happens to me, and if something happens to the Eastern Empire, you have to protect these projects.¡±

    ¡°Yes, no problem,¡± Luo Zishen replied.

    After that, Xiao Yichen and Luo Zishen discussed some countermeasures and ns. They nned carefully and prepared to fight an unprecedented ¡°war.¡±

    In the Blue Bay vi, Lin Wan, who was sleeping soundly, felt a wave of difort in her stomach rush to her brain.

    Lin Wan reacted in a second. She immediately opened her eyes and sat up on the bed. Then, she covered her mouth with one hand and lifted the nket with the other. She hurriedly got out of bed and rushed to the bathroom.

    Lying on the toilet bowl in the bathroom, Lin Wan vomited crazily, almost spitting out bile. Her face was frighteningly pale.

    After lying by the toilet bowl for half an hour, Lin Wan finally stood up with difficulty. She moved two steps and stood in front of the sink.

    Looking at her pale reflection in the mirror, Lin Wan was shocked by her expression.

    What¡¯s wrong with me? Why am I like this? Could it be that I¡¯ve eaten something bad?

    Lin Wan thought about it and felt she had to go to the hospital for a checkup. It had been two to three days since the night before yesterday, but it had not improved. Instead, it had gotten worse this morning. She had to go to the hospital for a checkup..

 Chapter 275 - 275: Are You Joking With Me?

    Chapter 275: Are You Joking With Me?

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    Lin Wan quickly washed up and changed her clothes. When she went downstairs, it was already past eleven o¡¯clock.

    Upon hearing movement in the kitchen, Lin Wan knew that Auntie Li was cooking.

    ¡°Auntie Li,¡± Lin Wan called out as she walked downstairs to the kitchen.

    ¡°Yes, Madam.¡± Auntie Li hurriedly came out when she heard the voice.

    Lin Wan saw Auntie Liing out and asked her, ¡°When will lunch be ready?¡±

    If it took too long, Lin Wan nned to skip lunch and head to the hospital first. If it was ready in a while, she could have a meal at home before going to the hospital.

    ¡°There¡¯s still 20 minutes,¡± Auntie Li replied. Upon seeing Madam dressed up and carrying her bag, Auntie Li understood that Madam was going out. She hurriedly said, ¡°Madam, if you¡¯re in a hurry, I¡¯ll try to be as fast as possible. I¡¯ll be done in 15 minutes.¡±

    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait for a while. You can go on cooking,¡± Lin Wan said to Auntie Li with a smile.

    Auntie Li nodded and hurried back into the kitchen to resume cooking.

    After lunch, Lin Wan drove to a nearby small hospital for a checkup. Initially, she considered going to Luo Ziyan¡¯s hospital, but there was no need to travel so far because it was just a stomachache. Instead, she opted for a nearby hospital.

    However, upon arriving, Lin Wan realized that the hospital was crowded that day. It took nearly an hour for her toplete the checkup.

    By the time all the examinations were done, it was already past 4:30 pm. Lin Wan hastily took the report to the hospital.

    After reviewing the report, the hospital informed Lin Wan, ¡°Some test results aren¡¯t unavable. But it¡¯s toote today. I don¡¯t think they¡¯ll be ready. Come back tomorrow to get the results!¡±

    ¡°Alright.¡± Lin Wan nodded. She was rxed since, given the circumstances, collecting the results tomorrow was her only option.

    Upon leaving the hospital, Lin Wan headed toward her car. Before she could reach it, her phone rang.

    Lin Wan quickly retrieved her phone from her bag. Upon seeing that it was Lu Hao calling, she answered promptly. ¡°Hello, Lu Hao.¡±

    ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯lle to Blue Bay vi to pick you up at 8.00 am tomorrow. Our flight is at ten,¡± Lu Hao said.

    ¡°So early?¡± Lin Wan was surprised that it was in the morning.

    ¡°Yes, when I booked the tickets, only this flight had first-ss seats, so I booked it,¡± Lu Hao exined.

    ¡°Oh,¡± Lin Wan replied. Since the tickets were booked, she couldn¡¯t change it. ¡°Alright, I understand.¡±

    When Lin Wan finished speaking, she suddenly thought of something and hastily instructed Lu Hao, ¡°Lu Hao, don¡¯te too early tomorrow morning. Yichen usually goes to thepany at 7:20 am. I¡¯m worried that he will find out.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I know,¡± Lu Hao said. ¡°I¡¯ll postpone it for ten minutes. I¡¯ll wait for you at the entrance of Blue Bay vi at 8:10 am.¡±

    ¡°Alright¡­¡±

    After ending the call, Lin Wan put her phone in her bag and turned to look at the hospital she had just left, feeling somewhat helpless.

    She didn¡¯t get any results from the checkup today and had to leave tomorrow. It seemed like today¡¯s checkup was in vain.

    However, if she went to France, the taste of the food there would be different from that in Ancheng City. Maybe then she wouldn¡¯t have diarrhea again.

    Lin Wan felt a bitforted, but she didn¡¯t take it too seriously. She continued walking to her car.

    In the militarypound of the Lu residence, Lu Hao stood before his father, Lu Boyuan, and exined his n and decision to his father. He also hoped that his father would support him and help him resign from all the titles and positions in the military.

    ¡°B*stard, are you crazy?¡± Lu Boyuan shouted angrily at his son. ¡°You can be promoted in three months. Now you¡¯re telling me that you¡¯re leaving and giving up everything.. Are you kidding me?¡±

 Chapter 276 - 276: You Will Lost Everything

    Chapter 276: You Will Lost Everything

    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions

    ¡°Dad, I¡¯m not joking. I¡¯m serious,¡± Lu Hao said firmly to his father. ¡°It¡¯s already my honor to find Wanwan. I want to be by her side every day from now on.¡±

    Knowing Lin Wan, Lu Boyuan harbored resentment toward her for his son¡¯s decisions. ¡°Hmph, is it worth giving up your future for Lin Wan?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s worth it,¡± Lu Hao replied without hesitation. ¡°She is the one I want to protect in this life.¡±

    ¡°B*stard,¡± Lu Boyuan erupted in anger again. This time, in his heightened emotions, he stood up and approached his son. He raised his hand and pped Lu Hao. ¡°I worked hard to nurture you, hoping you would contribute to the country. You could have rightfully earned your title with your abilities, but now¡­¡±

    Though Lu Hao felt the sting of his father¡¯s p, he remained resolute. He lowered his head and said, ¡°Dad, I¡¯m sorry.¡±

    Upon hearing his son¡¯s apology, Lu Boyuan calmed down a bit. He scrutinized his son, and his tone softened. He asked, ¡°Haohao, you¡¯re jeopardizing your future with this decision. You¡¯ll lose everything you had before. In the future, you¡¯ll have nothing.¡±

    His son had previously requested to be transferred to France to serve there, but there was currently no justification for the country to send soldiers there. That¡¯s why Lu Hao considered resigning from all his titles and positions.

    ¡°I know,¡± Lu Hao replied. He understood this oue very well.

    While he couldn¡¯t bear to part with certain aspects of his life,pared to Wanwan, he didn¡¯t feel there was anything he couldn¡¯t endure losing.

    As long as he could be by Wanwan¡¯s side, all his sacrifices were worthwhile.

    Upon seeing his son¡¯s determination, Lu Boyuan asked, ¡°What are your ns for the future?¡±

    ¡°I n to enter the special training camp in France with my abilities,¡± Lu Hao exined. ¡°I have a friend there who helped me inquire. The special training camp in France focuses on training individuals at the border of national defense. My goal is to be their senior instructor.¡±

    Upon listening to his son¡¯s aspirations, Lu Boyuan disagreed with many aspects. He didn¡¯t want his son to go abroad, but¡­

    With his son¡¯s temperament and stubbornness, if he continued to resist, he wouldn¡¯t win in the end.

    After contemting for a while, Lu Boyuan told his son, ¡°I¡¯ll report your intentions to the higher-ups in the military district. I¡¯ll handle everything that can be managed on your behalf, but if there are special circumstances, you must return to the military district to handle them personally.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I know, Dad,¡± Lu Hao acknowledged his father¡¯s instructions. He understood that his father had reluctantly given his approval.

    ¡°Dad, thank you,¡± Lu Hao said gratefully.

    ¡°Tell your grandfather and mother yourself. I won¡¯t inform them,¡± Lu Boyuan instructed before retreating to the study.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lu Hao replied.

    His grandfather was upied with work at Lin City¡¯s armed forces department. He decided to call his grandfather and inform him. As for his mother, she had gone to the city today. When she returned, he would personally deliver the news.

    After returning home, Lin Wan sat on the sofa, patiently awaiting Xiao Yichen¡¯s arrival.

    Xiao Yichen only got back home around 6.00 pm. He was delighted to see her sitting on the sofa, eagerly anticipating his return.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen affectionately called out as he approached her..

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    Chapter 277: This Treatment Is Exclusive to You

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    ¡°Yes, Chen,¡± Lin Wan responded, rising as she saw Xiao Yichen approach. She greeted him with a joyful expression.

    Xiao Yichen walked toward her and embraced her tightly.

    ¡°You returned a bitte today,¡± Lin Wan remarked, staying in his arms and ying coquettishly.

    Smiling, Xiao Yichen exined, ¡°I finished work at 5:20 pm, but there was traffic, so I arrivedte.¡±

    He willingly submitted to her whims. Even if othersbeled him a henpecked husband, he only desired to spend each day lovingly with her.

    ¡°Oh,¡± Lin Wan replied casually, not adding significance to her earlierment. ¡°You must be hungry, right? Let¡¯s go eat.¡±

    ¡°Sure,¡± Xiao Yichen agreed, leading her to the dining room.

    However, tonight, they didn¡¯t sit across from each other as usual. Lin Wan perched on Xiao Yichen¡¯sp, enveloped in his arms, while he fed her.

    ¡°Chen, I want vegetables, not meat,¡± Lin Wan instructed from within Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace.

    ¡°Of course, have some vegetables,¡± heplied, offering Lin Wan a selection.

    After finishing her meal, Lin Wan expressed her preference for porridge. ¡°I want to have some porridge.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen responded, spoon-feeding her porridge.

    Lin Wan enjoyed the attentive care of Xiao Yichen, her heart throbbing with intense sadness. However, she forced herself to endure on the surface, determined not to show any emotions that he might notice.

    After tonight, perhaps she would never experience such treatment for the rest of her life. It truly pained her¡­

    ¡°Chen,¡± Lin Wan called out again, unable to resist the impulse.

    ¡°Hmm? What¡¯s the matter?¡± Xiao Yichen responded promptly, concerned that something might be bothering her.

    ¡°Will you feed other women in the future?¡± Lin Wan inquired.

    At this moment, she wasn¡¯t sure what prompted this concern. Nevertheless, it held significance to her, and she feltpelled to ask.

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen replied immediately, locking eyes with Lin Wan. He asserted, ¡°Wan¡¯er, this treatment is exclusive to you. I will only serve you.¡±

    Lin Wan¡¯s eyes welled with tears at hismitment. She gazed at Xiao Yichen with emotion.

    Upon observing her, Xiao Yichen furrowed his brow slightly. She was easily moved these past few days.

    He had touched herst night. Today, a simple sentence seemed to impact her profoundly.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,¡± Xiao Yichen called her affectionately, tightening his hold around her waist.

    Lin Wan remained silent, burying her face into Xiao Yichen¡¯s embrace.

    After a while, Xiao Yichen gently suggested, ¡°Eat a little more, alright?¡±

    ¡°No,¡± Lin Wan shook her head, coquettishly stating in Xiao Yichen¡¯s arms, ¡°Can you carry me upstairs to rest?¡±

    ¡°Of course,¡± he responded, ready to fulfill her wishes.

    Xiao Yichen picked up her, and they ascended to their bedroom.

    Standing at the kitchen door, Auntie Li observed Xiao Yichen carrying Lin Wan upstairs. She felt genuinely happy. She sincerely wished they could maintain such affection for a lifetime.

    In the bedroom, Lin Wan proceeded to the bathroom for a shower while Xiao Yichen stepped onto the balcony to make a call.

    ¡°Prepare all the information. I¡¯ll go to thew firm tomorrow. Once everything is confirmed, I¡¯ll proceed with the transfer,¡± Xiao Yichen instructed over the phone..

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    Chapter 278: It<sup>1</sup> s My Wan¡¯ er

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    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be waiting for you at thew firm tomorrow,¡± affirmed thewyer on the other end.

    ¡°Mm,¡± Xiao Yichen replied before ending the call.

    Upon entering the bedroom, Xiao Yichen intended to take off his clothes and shower. However, as he emerged from the closet, Lin Wan emerged from the bathroom, freshly showered.

    ¡°Chen, go take your shower. I¡¯ll dry my hair first,¡± Lin Wan directed Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Alright,¡± Xiao Yichen agreed, though his mind was preupied.

    He went into the bathroom for his shower. Twenty minutester, he emerged to find Lin Wan already in bed. Xiao Yichen walked toward her.

    Lin Wan wasn¡¯t asleep. She was engrossed with her phone. Upon sensing Xiao Yichen¡¯s approach, she instinctively made space for him.

    Xiao Yichen joined Lin Wan, and their night continued.

    Two hourster, Lin Wan feigned sleep, lying beside Xiao Yichen with closed eyes.

    However, she was more alert than ever, grappling with emotions she couldn¡¯t express to the man beside her.

    He was her husband, her spouse, the person closest to her. She should have had mutual trust, openness, and honesty with him. At that time, she couldn¡¯t do it.

    The advantage of closing her eyes was that tears wouldn¡¯t flow out. Even if she wanted to cry, she couldn¡¯t let alone get Xiao Yichen¡¯s attention.

    Despite pretending to sleep, Xiao Yichen whispered tenderly in her ear, expressing his concern and affection for her.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, I didn¡¯t push tonight because I see how tired you are, and it pains me.¡±

    ¡°But next time, you¡¯ll have to make it up to me.¡±

    ¡°You belong to me, my Wan¡¯er.¡±

    With those words, Xiao Yichen held Lin Wan and dozed off, content and happy.

    Once she sensed Xiao Yichen¡¯s steady breathing, indicating he was asleep, Lin Wan opened her eyes.

    She wanted to cry, but she didn¡¯t dare to, not even to choke. Lin Wan could only endure silently like that, letting the vibrations in her heart calm down gradually.

    For this man, she indeed had both love and hate.

    Sometimes, Lin Wan felt she couldn¡¯t discern her inner thoughts. It was a bit chaotic, but sometimes, she had some clues.

    After letting her mind wander, Lin Wan decided not to think about it anymore and closed her eyes to sleep.

    In the middle of the night, Lin Wan woke up feeling unwell.

    Assuming her period was impending since Xiao Yichen hadn¡¯t initiated anything that night, Lin Wan didn¡¯t think much of it. After using the restroom, she drank water before returning to bed.

    In a half-awake state, Xiao Yichen sensed Lin Wan¡¯s absence and presumed she had gone to the washroom, feeling relieved when she returned.

    ¡°Why did you take so long?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired as Lin Wan settled back in bed.

    ¡°Oh, I was probably in a daze and lost track of time,¡± Lin Wan replied, uninterested in continuing the conversation.

    ¡°Let¡¯s go back to sleep.¡±

    ¡°Sure. Let¡¯s sleep together,¡± Xiao Yichen responded, moving closer to Lin Wan.

    As long as she was by his side, everything seemed tranquil for him.

    The following day, when the rm went off, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan stirred.

    After turning off the rm, Xiao Yichen gently spoke to the woman in his embrace, ¡°Be good and catch a little more sleep..¡±

 Chapter 279 - 279: Goodbye

    Chapter 279: Goodbye

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    ¡°No, I want to have breakfast with you today.¡± Lin Wan blinked and insisted on Xiao Yichen.

    Upon seeing that she was no longer sleepy, Xiao Yichen could only nod in agreement.

    After they both freshened up, Lin Wan helped Xiao Yichen put on his clothes and reminded him, ¡°Remember to go to the hospital to change your dressing today. Ziyan mentionedst time that your wound will recover after changing the dressing today.¡±

    ¡°Yes, actually, it hasn¡¯t hurt since yesterday,¡± Xiao Yichen updated.

    ¡°Nevertheless, you should go to the hospital today. Ziyan is a doctor, and you must follow his advice,¡± Lin Wan continued.

    Xiao Yichen nodded, refraining from speaking this time. However, he strongly disagreed with Luo Ziyan¡¯s opinion.

    Doctor? Listen to him? He is just a mediocre doctor. Why should I listen to him?

    He would only listen to the littledy before him if it came to being obedient.

    Once Lin Wan had dressed Xiao Yichen, she took his hand and led him downstairs for breakfast.

    Xiao Yichen was pleased with her initiative and let her guide him downstairs.

    Lin Wan only ate a little during breakfast but kept gazing at Xiao Yichen absentmindedly.

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?¡± Xiao Yichen noticed Lin Wan¡¯s distraction and thought she might not feel well.

    ¡°Oh, no, no,¡± Lin Wan responded quickly.

    Xiao Yichen was concerned. He stood up, walked to Lin Wan¡¯s side, and sat on the stool beside her. Worried she might have a fever, he touched Lin Wan¡¯s forehead.

    ¡°Chen, I¡¯m fine,¡± Lin Wan reassured him.

    After confirming that Lin Wan wasn¡¯t running a fever, Xiao Yichen felt less worried. He then asked, ¡°Then why aren¡¯t you eating?¡±

    He expressed concern upon observing that she had been staring at him and not touching her food.

    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because I woke up too early, so I don¡¯t have an appetite now,¡± Lin Wan exined, trying to divert his attention. Fearing that Xiao Yichen might notice something, she added, ¡°I¡¯ll eat at 10.00 amter. Auntie Li ising to the vi at ten to prepare lunch. I¡¯ll ask her to make some simple food for me then.¡±

    After hearing her exnation, Xiao Yichen was relieved and no longer anxious.

    After breakfast, Lin Wan apanied Xiao Yichen to the car in the courtyard. As Xiao Yichen was about to get into the car, Lin Wan suddenly had an impulse and walked forward to hug him from behind.

    ¡°Chen, I miss you,¡± Lin Wan whispered. Tears had welled up in her eyes, but she endeavored to control them.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er.¡± Upon seeing her in this state, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t know why, but a warm feeling enveloped his heart. Excitedly, he suggested, ¡°Why don¡¯t youe with me to the East Mansion?¡±

    He needed to go to thepany to handle some matters, visit the hospitalter, and go to thew firm in the afternoon.

    Lin Wan shook her head. ¡°No, I still want to stay at home.¡±

    In a soft tone, she conveyed her feelings. At this moment, she tried her best to imprint the sensation of hugging him and his scent in her memory.

    After hearing her response, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t press for more. He said, ¡°Okay, stay at home obediently. I¡¯ll try toe back early in the afternoon.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Lin Wan replied. She fought to control her emotions before reluctantly releasing Xiao Yichen.

    Lin Wan knew that letting go was equivalent to letting gopletely.

    Upon watching Xiao Yichen¡¯s car depart, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t help but cry. She covered her mouth with one hand and gradually let the tears fall.

    ¡°Goodbye, Chen. Goodbye,¡± Lin Wan murmured..

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    Chapter 280: What If I Did Something Wrong

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    After Xiao Yichen drove away, Lin Wan pivoted and returned to the vi. After going directly to the second floor, shemenced packing her belongings.

    Fortunately, there wasn¡¯t much to gather. Lin Wan had only brought the essentials¡ªtwo sets of seasonal clothing and herputer. Apact suitcase proved ample to amodate everything.

    At 8.00 am, Lin Wan ascertained that Auntie Li had departed from the vi. Upon standing in the bedroom, she surveyed the space before cing the car keys and an additional credit card from Xiao Yichen on the dressing table. After exiting the room, she descended the stairs.

    Lin Wan lingered briefly in the living room,mitting the house¡¯s appearance to memory, before finally leaving the vi.

    Outside, Lu Hao awaited her by the entrance.

    As Lin Wan emerged, he promptly exited the car and approached. He took the suitcase from her and said, ¡°We can¡¯t linger here for too long. Let¡¯s go quickly.¡±

    Aware that the longer they stayed, the greater the risk of encountering someone looking for Xiao Yichen or Xiao Yichen himself returning, Lu Hao urged Lin Wan to move swiftly.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan acknowledged and promptly entered the car.

    Lu Hao stowed the luggage in the trunk, joined Lin Wan in the car, and swiftly started the engine, leaving the vi behind.

    Due to their urgency, Lu Hao drove at an elerated pace, and within 50 minutes, they reached the airport.

    Upon arrival, Lu Hao handed the car keys to his assistant, Xing Yun, who awaited them. Subsequently, both Lu Hao and Lin Wan proceeded to check in.

    After passing through security, they settled into the VIP lounge to await boarding. Lin Wan, still worried, turned to Lu Hao and remarked, ¡°Lu Hao, I¡¯ll make a call over there.¡±

    Lin Wan walked towards the window without waiting for Lu Hao¡¯s response.

    pon observing her departure, Lu Hao inferred who received her call.

    Upon standing by the window, Lin Wan retrieved her phone and dialed Xiao Yichen¡¯s number.

    After two rings, Xiao Yichen answered, ¡°Hello, Wan¡¯er.¡±

    ¡°Chen, I miss you,¡± Lin Wan dered, her tone brimming with intimacy.

    Xiao Yichen, touched by her words, replied with a smile, ¡°Me too.¡±

    After inquiring about his current activities, Lin Wan asked, ¡°Did you go to the hospital to change your dressing?¡±

    ¡°I just finished work at thepany and am heading to the hospital now. I¡¯ve already informed Ziyan,¡± Xiao Yichen responded. After swiftly attending to his tasks at thepany, he reached the hospital promptly and, if possible, visited thew firm in the morning before returning home to be with Lin Wan in the afternoon.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan acknowledged. She then called out, ¡°Chen.¡±

    ¡°Yes?¡± Xiao Yichen responded, anticipating that Lin Wan had something on her mind.

    ¡°Let me ask you,¡± Lin Wan inquired earnestly, ¡°Will you me me if I¡¯m willful?¡±

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen answered promptly, adding, ¡°I will indulge your willfulness. My woman has the right to be willful.¡±

    Lin Wan continued, ¡°What if I make a mistake?¡± while fighting back tears in response to his words.

    ¡°I will rectify your mistake,¡± Xiao Yichen asserted. To him, his woman could do no wrong. Every action she took was correct.

    ¡°Mm, Chen, I love you,¡± Lin Wan dered passionately. She covered her mouth with one hand and held back tears, fearing she might lose control.

    Upon detecting an emotional undertone in Lin Wan¡¯s voice, Xiao Yichen inquired, ¡°Wan¡¯er, what¡¯s happening?¡±

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    Chapter 281: Madam Is Not At Home

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    Before Xiao Yichen could finish his sentence, Lin Wan hastily interrupted him, stating, ¡°I¡¯m fine. I just watched a drama. The male lead loves the female lead very much. I was touched, so I called you to talk to you.¡±

    Upon hearing her exnation, Xiao Yichen offered a helpless smile on the other end of the phone, realizing the reason behind her call.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, don¡¯t envy anyone, and don¡¯t let anyone¡¯s love move you,¡± Xiao Yichen pleaded earnestly. Believe in my love for you. You are my treasure.¡±

    ¡°I can do anything you want,¡± he added.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Lin Wan replied, daring not to say anymore.

    ¡°Be good and wait for me at home. I¡¯ll finish my work as soon as possible. If possible, I¡¯ll have lunch with you,¡± Xiao Yichen promised.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Lin Wan responded.

    After ending the call, Lin Wan suddenly squatted on the ground, embracing her head as she cried.

    Upon seeing Lin Wan in distress, Lu Hao promptly approached her.

    He stood by her side, observing her shoulders tremble, understanding that she was crying. Yet, at this moment, Lu Hao found no words to console her. He could only quietly watch her cry.

    With the announcement on the radio signaling the imminent boarding, Lu Hao knew it was time to intervene. He leaned down and said to Lin Wan, ¡°Wanwan, it¡¯s time to board the ne. Let¡¯s go.¡±

    Upon hearing Lu Hao¡¯s voice, Lin Wan controlled her emotions, stood up, and nodded at him.

    Before boarding, Lin Wan removed her SIM card and disposed of it in a nearby trash can.

    After stepping onto the ne, Lin Wan felt a sense of emptiness in her heart.

    Goodbye, Ancheng City!

    Goodbye, Xiao Yichen!

    It was nearly 7.00 pm when Xiao Yichen emerged from the hospital after changing his dressing. After driving to thew firm, he called hiswyer to prepare for work. Upon arrival, he delved straight into the main topic.

    It was past midnight by the time Xiao Yichenpleted his work at thew firm. He immediately headed toward Blue Bay vi.

    Upon contemting whether she had eaten by now, he recalled telling her he might join her for lunch. She should be waiting for me.

    As the thought crossed his mind, Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t resist pulling out his phone to call her.

    To his surprise, the call went unanswered. Puzzled, he wondered why the signal at home seemed to be failing.

    After a brief consideration, Xiao Yichen decided not to make any more calls. He would drive home first.

    He sped back to Blue Bay vi. As he entered the vi. His first observation was that Lin Wan was not in the living room.

    At that moment, Auntie Li emerged from the kitchen. Upon seeing Xiao Yichen return, she disyed a hint of surprise. Simultaneously, she greeted him, ¡°Mr. Xiao, you¡¯re back.¡±

    ¡°Where is Wan¡¯er?¡± Xiao Yichen questioned directly.

    Auntie Li hesitated, taken aback by the unexpected inquiry. She assumed that Madam was with him, but Xiao Yichen seemed oblivious to Lin Wan¡¯s whereabouts.

    ¡°Madam isn¡¯t at home,¡± Auntie Li replied.

    ¡°Not at home?¡± Xiao Yichen frowned. She had informed him that she was watching television at home. How could she not be here?

    ¡°Yes, Madam wasn¡¯t around when I came to the house to cook at 10.00 pm,¡± Auntie Li exined. She couldn¡¯t fathom the current situation after witnessing Xiao Yichen¡¯s changing expression.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s face darkened, and he began to search for Lin Wan..

 Chapter 282 - 282: Where Will Lin Wan Go?

    Chapter 282: Where Will Lin Wan Go?

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    First, he scoured the first floor. After confirming its vacancy, Xiao Yichen ascended to the second floor.

    On this level, Xiao Yichen made his way to the master bedroom. As he swung open the door, he called out, ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡±

    Yet, the vast room returned no response.

    Upon surveying the surroundings, Xiao Yichen deduced that she was absent. Although he contemted checking the study and other guest rooms, his gaze inadvertently fell upon the dressing table, halting him in his tracks as he exited the bedroom.

    Upon approaching the dressing table, Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes fixated on the card and keys. A disquieting thought crossed his mind.

    Did she leave these behind? Did she leave?

    Reluctant to ept such a notion, Xiao Yichen took measured steps toward the dressing table. He opened the drawer beneath the dressing table, typically housing Wan¡¯er cosmetics.

    If her cosmetics remained untouched, she hadn¡¯t left. She was still at home.

    Yet, when Xiao Yichen unveiled the empty drawer, his heart quivered.

    A step back was taken to regain his bnce.

    Subconsciously, he muttered, ¡°No, no. That¡¯s impossible¡­¡±

    Already panicking, Xiao Yichen urgently dialed Lin Wan¡¯s number, only to encounter continued unresponsiveness.

    The notification on his phone heightened the chaos within Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart.

    Where did she go? Where is Lin Wan? We have nned to share lunch at home. She has agreed to it. So, where is she?

    Xiao Yichen stood in the bedroom, lost in contemtion, grappling with myriad possibilities and conjectures. He couldn¡¯t distinguish between reasonable assumptions and inappropriate fears.

    Upon regaining awareness, Xiao Yichen swiftly called You Luan.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao,¡± You Luan promptly answered.

    ¡°Deploy people throughout the city to find Lin Wan,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered sternly. Angerced his voice, and fury simmered in his eyes.

    What happened? Why would she leave without any exnation?

    On the other end of the line, You Luan was thoroughly taken aback. Does Madam disappear? Moreover, Mr. Xiao, who typically affectionately calls her Wan¡¯er, now uses her full name. Additionally, his tone gives it an unmistakable edge.

    ¡°Did you not hear me?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone grew even more ominous.

    ¡°Yes, I heard you. I¡¯ll get on it immediately,¡± You Luan responded promptly.

    After ending the call, Xiao Yichen¡¯s emotions were in disarray. He left the bedroom, descended the stairs, exited the vi, and set out to search for Lin Wan.

    The time he psed, minute by minute. The search team You Luan dispatched scoured the entire city while Xiao Yichenbed the streets in his car.

    Simultaneously, he contacted Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan, requesting their assistance in the search.

    By the evening, past 8.00 pm, there was still no news from the search team.

    Luo Ziyan called Xiao Yichen. ¡°Yichen, we can¡¯t keep searching like this. Let¡¯s meet and discuss our next steps.¡±

    Xiao Yichen, though disoriented, remained cognizant. After briefly contemting, he agreed, ¡°Meet at the usual ce.¡±

    ¡°Mm, I¡¯ll inform Zishen,¡± Luo Ziyan affirmed.

    In a private club beneath the Eastern Empire, Xiao Yichen, Luo Zishen, and Luo Ziyan convened in the opulent privacy of a club room, their expressions weighted with concern.

    ¡°Where could Lin Wan possibly have gone?¡± Luo Ziyan inquired, perplexed..

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    Chapter 283: She Wants to Die!

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    ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Xiao Yichen confessed. His deep gaze fixed on a particr spot before him as he added, ¡°It¡¯s best if she hasn¡¯t left.¡±

    He could forgive her if she had only stepped out momentarily and couldn¡¯t reach him.

    However, if she was truly leaving, then forgiveness was inconceivable.

    He remained uncertain about his next course of action.

    ¡°I doubt she¡¯d leave. Didn¡¯t she resign andmit to staying home to care for you full-time?¡± Luo Ziyan spected. He sensed Lin Wan¡¯s profound love for Yichen, departing seemed unlikely.

    Xiao Yichen refrained from furtherment.

    Though he did not truly believe that Wan¡¯er would leave him, the presence of the car keys and card fueled suspicion.

    Seated on the side, Luo Zishen maintained silence. Suddenly, he interjected, ¡°Have you tried contacting Lu Hao? He¡¯s familiar with Lin Wan. You can ask him.¡±

    After fruitless searching, if anyone knew Lin Wan¡¯s whereabouts, it would be someone familiar with her. Consulting Lu Hao seemed like a logical step.

    Upon hearing Zishen¡¯s suggestion, Luo Ziyan swiftly grasped the idea and remarked, ¡°That¡¯s right. Ask Lu Hao. He and Lin Wan are close¡­¡±

    Before he couldplete his sentence, Luo Ziyan observed Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression darkening and wisely refrained from continuing.

    After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yichen eventually retrieved his phone and dialed Lu Hao¡¯s number.

    At this point, he cared little. Finding Lin Wan was the top priority, and contacting Lu Hao seemed justified.

    However, when Xiao Yichen heard the automated notification on his phone, he was momentarily stunned.

    ¡°Hello, the number you have dialed is unavable¡­¡±

    Xiao Yichen widened his eyes, staring ahead in silent disbelief.

    At this moment, suspicions intensified¡ªLin Wan and Lu Hao might be together.

    Upon witnessing Xiao Yichen¡¯s increasingly gloomy expression, Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan exchanged nces. Confused, Luo Ziyan queried, ¡°Yichen, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    ¡°I can¡¯t reach Lu Hao on his phone,¡± Xiao Yichen admitted truthfully. Struggling to suppress the rising panic, he continued, ¡°They might be together.¡±

    Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan were dumbfounded.

    How could this be possible?

    Even if Lu Hao harbored feelings for Lin Wan, he understood she was Yichen¡¯s wife and wouldn¡¯t cross that line.

    Unless Lin Wan also entertains the idea of leaving.

    The private room fell into a heavy silence. Although unspoken, each man recognized the grim reality.

    Suddenly, Xiao Yichen uttered a few words with fierce determination. Each syble resonated with an intense killing intent. ¡°She wants to die!¡±

    Who grants her the audacity to run away with another man?

    ¡°Yichen, don¡¯t let anger cloud your judgment. Perhaps it¡¯s not what it seems,¡± Luo Ziyan pleaded with Xiao Yichen, fearing the unimaginable consequences if he sumbed to rage. ¡°Maybe Lin Wan¡­¡±

    Before Luo Ziyan couldplete his thought, a sharp re from Xiao Yichen silenced him.

    The intensity of killing intent in Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes was unmistakable. At that moment, Luo Ziyan genuinely felt a twinge of fear.

    ¡°Yichen, take a moment to calm down,¡± Luo Zishen also implored Xiao Yichen. Understanding his personality and temper, he knew precisely how to handle the situation.

    ¡°I can¡¯t.¡± Those simple words escaped Xiao Yichen¡¯s lips, each chillingly cold.

    After that, Xiao Yichen¡¯s subsequent words left Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan utterly shocked..

 Chapter 284 - 284: Where Is She?

    Chapter 284: Where Is She?

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    ¡°I n to activate Shen Qing,¡± Xiao Yichen dered. This statement wasn¡¯t open for discussion with Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan. It was a decision he made himself.

    While Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan were still processing the information, Xiao Yichen had already pulled out his phone and dialed the only hidden number in his contact list.

    Once Luo Ziyan regained hisposure, he noticed Xiao Yichen about to ce the phone to his ear. Upon reacting swiftly, he stood up and reached Xiao Yichen¡¯s side in two seconds, attempting to snatch the phone from him.

    ¡°Yichen, you¡¯re being irrational. Activating Shen Qing will only attract more enemies in the future,¡± Luo Ziyan protested, indifferent to the potential repercussions on Xiao Yichen¡¯s emotions. His primary concern was safeguarding him.

    ¡°I don¡¯t care.¡± Xiao Yichen stared at Luo Ziyan with fierce determination.

    Even if activating Shen Qing meant umting adversaries, he was willing to pay any price to find that infuriating woman.

    ¡°You may not care, but I do.¡± The confrontation between Luo Ziyan and Xiao Yichen unfolded. Despite being best friends, their perspectives differed. Luo Ziyan prioritized Xiao Yichen¡¯s life over his dedication to a woman.

    Suddenly, Xiao Yichen stood up, forcefully reiming his phone from Luo Ziyan¡¯s grasp. Fueled by anger, his eyes reddened as he red at Luo Ziyan. ¡°Luo Ziyan, can you change my decision?¡±

    Confronted with Xiao Yichen¡¯s intimidating expression, Luo Ziyan dared not speak.

    The answer was clear, evident to both Luo Ziyan and Luo Zishen.

    He couldn¡¯t alter Xiao Yichen¡¯s resolution, and neither could Luo Zishen.

    Xiao Yichen picked up his phone again, confirming the call had connected. Upon cing the phone to his ear, he bellowed, ¡°Shen Qing.¡±

    ¡°Yes, Mr. Xiao,¡± a female voice responded from the other end.

    ¡°Activate everyone. Search the entire city for Lin Wan and Lu Hao,¡± Xiao Yichenmanded. Upon concluding, he added, ¡°Within three hours.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± the voice on the other end acknowledged.

    Xiao Yichen ended the call.

    Upon observing the call¡¯s conclusion, Luo Zishen remarked, ¡°Yichen, you¡¯re putting yourself at risk.¡±

    Shen Qing was a ndestine organization Xiao Yichen had cultivated since assuming control of the Eastern Empire. However, knowledge of their existence extended beyond Xiao Hairong. A few foreign assassin organizations also monitored Shen Qing.

    If Shen Qing and its operatives were exposed during a mission, Xiao Hairong and foreign assassin organizations would target Shen Qing to retaliate against Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen remained silent. Upon meeting Luo Zishen¡¯s gaze and stating solemnly, ¡°Zishen, if there¡¯s no news of Lin Wan within three hours, I will suffocate.¡±

    She was already a persistent thought in his mind. Without any updates on Lin Wan, he felt an impending sense of suffocation due to the uncertainty.

    Because she was his lifeline.

    Following an extensive search that yielded no results. No news of Lin Wan, no sign from Zishen or Ziyan, and no information from You Luan¡¯s dispatched team. Xiao Yichen¡¯s only recourse was to activate Shen Qing.

    As Xiao Yichen voiced his decision, both Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan understood the profound importance of Lin Wan to him.

    Lengthy anticipation marked the subsequent period. Seated in the private room, the trio refrained from speaking, awaiting Shen Qing¡¯s findings.

    Two hourster, when You Luan and Shen Qing entered the private room, Xiao Yichen¡¯s first query was directed at Shen Qing, ¡°Where is she?¡±

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    Chapter 285: Can You Come Back?

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    Draped in sleek ck attire, the woman with long hair conveyed her profession and personality through her demeanor and expression.

    ¡°Sorry, Mr. Xiao¡±, Shen Qing bowed, responding to Xiao Yichen. ¡°I couldn¡¯t locate Lin Wan and Lu Hao.¡±

    She knew that Lin Wan was Xiao Yichen¡¯s wife. But when Xiao Yichen mentioned her, he called her ¡°Lin Wan¡±. Therefore, she naturally addressed her as Lin Wan as well.

    ¡°You couldn¡¯t locate them? What does that mean?¡± Luo Ziyan queried Shen Qing, perplexed as he rose from his seat.

    Shen Qing nced at Luo Ziyan before returning her attention to Xiao Yichen. ¡°It¡¯s confirmed that Lin Wan and Lu Hao are not in Ancheng City. They have left.¡±

    Xiao Yichen, hearing Shen Qing¡¯s report, showed no surprise outwardly, but internally, his heart was already in anguish.

    ¡°Where did they go?¡± Xiao Yichen asked, implicitly trusting Shen Qing¡¯s investigation.

    ¡°I couldn¡¯t uncover any leads,¡± Shen Qing admitted, bowing her head apologetically.

    Xiao Yichen shot Shen Qing a re, emanating a palpable hostility.

    Though Shen Qing couldn¡¯t see it, she sensed the intensity. Upon lowering her head, she continued, ¡°Someone within the airline processed certain information under military system orders, so¡­¡±

    Everyone in the private room understood that processing information this way would yield no fruitful clues.

    ¡°Who is this person?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired, his expression gradually calming.

    ¡°Someone named Xing Yun,¡± Shen Qing revealed.

    Boom! An explosion resounded within Xiao Yichen¡¯s mind. Xing Yun was someone close to Lu Hao.

    She indeed left with Lu Hao!

    Xiao Yichen stood up, leaving the room without uttering a word.

    Upon observing Xiao Yichen¡¯s departure, Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan exchanged nces but refrained from speaking.

    After returning to Blue Bay vi, Xiao Yichen encountered Auntie Li in the vi. Ready to greet him, she halted upon hearing his words.

    ¡°You don¡¯t need toe here for the time being,¡± Xiao Yichen dered, his tone chillingly cold. ¡°Wait for my notice.¡±

    Auntie Li was taken aback, recognizing Xiao Yichen¡¯s distress but hesitant to inquire further. She merely responded, ¡°Yes, understood.¡±

    After Auntie Li left, Xiao Yichen briefly lingered in the living room on the first floor before ascending to the second floor.

    After pushing open the door to the bedroom, he couldn¡¯t help but shed tears as he gazed upon the bed.

    Her figure consumed his thoughts. Wan¡¯er, his beloved, his wife.

    But what is she doing? She is fleeing with another man!

    Upon approaching the bed slowly, Xiao Yichen stood by its side, contemting the spot where Lin Wan used to sleep. His mind was now clear.

    He recognized that she might have prepared to escape since revealing her intention to resign.

    In retrospect, their warm life together seemed ludicrous now.

    He had uttered countless promises to her, making vows he now saw as naive.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­¡± Xiao Yichen whispered, his voice hoarse.

    Agony consumed Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart as he crouched down by the bed.

    ¡°I won¡¯t let you go.¡±

    ¡°Will youe back?¡±

    The following morning, Luo Ziyan drove to Blue Bay vi. He repeatedly pressed the doorbell and knocked at the vi entrance, but no one answered.

    ¡°Yichen, open the door!¡± Luo Ziyan called out, but there was no response for an extended period..

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    Chapter 286: Eastern Empire Stocks Keep Falling

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    Luo Ziyan was perplexed. Shouldn¡¯t Auntie Li be at the vi at this time?

    However, despite no response at the door, Luo Ziyan knocked.

    Eventually, the door opened. Luo Ziyan saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s figure and detected the sharp scent of alcohol.

    ¡°Have you been drinking?¡± Luo Ziyan inquired with a frown. Upon observing him more closely now, Xiao Yichen appeared utterly dejected. Stubble adorned his chin, and he seemed lost in a daze.

    It had been a long time since she had seen him like this.

    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Xiao Yichen asked.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s feeble voice, Luo Ziyan responded, ¡°I¡¯m concerned, so I came to see you.¡±

    ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Xiao Yichen chuckled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t die.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen turned around and walked inside.

    Luo Ziyan followed, trailing behind Xiao Yichen.

    When he noticed the scattered bottles in the living room, Luo Ziyan¡¯s eyes widened, and he said to Xiao Yichen, ¡°Xiao Yichen, do you want to drink yourself to death?¡±

    ¡°Will I die?¡± Xiao Yichen asked Luo Ziyan, and more importantly, he asked himself.

    She is no longer around, so what does it matter if I live or die?

    Luo Ziyan didn¡¯t know what to answer. He saw Xiao Yichen sitting down on the sofa and walked over to sit beside him.

    Upon understanding that he was in a bad mood, Luo Ziyan thought momentarily before saying, ¡°Yichen, since Lin Wan has left, you¡­ Think about your life from now on.¡±

    Lin Wan and Lu Hao had departed. This was a massive blow to Yichen and humiliation. He must be in a very bad mood.

    However, as his best friend, he hoped he would not be immersed in sorrow and would get over it as soon as possible.

    ¡°I don¡¯t have the rest of my life,¡± Xiao Yichen told Luo Ziyan. He turned to look at Luo Ziyan and continued, ¡°If you¡¯re here today to persuade me or say something unimportant, then you can leave. In the future, you don¡¯t have toe again.¡±

    After saying that, he turned around and didn¡¯t even look at Luo Ziyan.

    Luo Ziyan looked at Xiao Yichen and didn¡¯t know what to say.

    The two of them stayed like this. After a long time, Luo Ziyan only instructed Xiao Yichen not to drink, to smoke less, and to eat on time. After that, he left Blue Bay vi without saying anything else.

    After Luo Ziyan left, Xiao Yichen leaned against the sofa and looked at the snow-white ceiling. He vaguely seemed to see Lin Wan.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, you¡¯re back,¡± Xiao Yichen murmured with a smile.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, I miss you.¡±

    ¡°Wan¡¯er,e here. Let me hug you!¡±

    Three dayster, the stock market had just opened in the morning at the Luo Group. Luo Zishen was sitting in his office reviewing documents. Before he had the time to care about the stock market, his assistant knocked on the door and walked in. He hurriedly reported.

    ¡°Mr. Luo, look at the stock market. Eastern Empire¡¯s shares have been falling.¡±

    Upon hearing the assistant¡¯s words, Luo Zishen immediately turned on hisputer and checked the stock market.

    After browsing through the changes in the stock market, Luo Zishen quickly took his phone and dialed Xiao Yichen¡¯s number.

    However, after calling several times, no one picked up.

    Luo Zishen was a little anxious and called Xiao Yichen¡¯s office.

    Someone answered the call, but it wasn¡¯t Xiao Yichen. It was You Luan.

    ¡°Mr. Luo, Mr. Xiao hasn¡¯te to thepany recently,¡± You Luan answered truthfully. Since Madam left, Mr. Xiao had yet to enter the Eastern Empire. He had been going to Blue Bay vi every day for two days. But no matter how hard he knocked, no one opened the door..

 Chapter 287 - 287: Yichen, Are You Going to Save the Eastern Empire?

    Chapter 287: Yichen, Are You Going to Save the Eastern Empire?

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    ¡°Is Yichen at home?¡± Luo Zishen inquired, his tone growing colder.

    With the ongoing crisis in the Eastern Empire and the activation of Shen Qing, Luo Zishen found it perplexing that Xiao Yichen, the head of the Eastern Empire, was hiding at home.

    ¡°I¡¯m not sure, but¡­¡± You Luan spected. ¡°Mr. Xiao is likely at home.¡±

    Upon hearing You Luan¡¯s response, Luo Zishen took a few seconds to consider. Then, he instructed You Luan over the phone, ¡°Bring the official seal of the Eastern Empire and Yichen¡¯s private seal to Blue Bay vi. I¡¯ll be there in half an hour.¡±

    You Luan was still determining Luo Zishen¡¯s intentions, but considering the current crisis in the Eastern Empire stock market, he assumed it was rted to the market turmoil.

    ¡°Alright¡­¡± You Luan agreed.

    After ending the call, Luo Zishen directed his assistant to ¡°Prepare three copies of an authorization document promptly.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± The assistant nodded and hurriedly went to do it.

    Once the documents were ready, Luo Zishen left his office and headed to Blue Bay vi.

    Half an hourter, when Luo Zishen arrived, You Luan was already present, and Luo Ziyan had also joined.

    ¡°Zishen,¡± Luo Ziyan called out urgently, ncing at the closed door. ¡°Yichen isn¡¯t opening the door.¡±

    Luo Zishen stood by the door, contemting the password lock. After a brief pause, he inquired, ¡°Have you tried Yichen¡¯s birthday?¡±

    ¡°I have, but I can¡¯t open it,¡± replied Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°What about Lin Wan¡¯s?¡± Luo Zishen pressed on.

    Luo Ziyan shook his head, indicating he had attempted Lin Wan¡¯s birthday unsessfully.

    ¡°What about their wedding day?¡± Luo Zishen suggested.

    A spark of realization crossed Luo Ziyan¡¯s mind, and he rushed to try it.

    Having known Yichen and Lin Wan¡¯s wedding day coinciding with Li Muyang¡¯s engagement day, Luo Ziyan sessfully unlocked the door.

    He was the first to enter, followed by Luo Zishen and You Luan.

    Upon entering, they found no one on the first floor, so they proceeded to the second.

    Upon opening the door to the master bedroom, the pungent odor of cigarettes and alcohol greeted them, causing the trio to furrow their brows simultaneously.

    ¡°Yichen¡­¡± Luo Ziyan hurriedly searched for Xiao Yichen amidst the overpowering smell.

    You Luan, promptly went to the window, drawing open the curtains and opening them to let in fresh air.

    Xiao Yichen, holding an unfinished bottle of red wine, was found seated in a corner, sound asleep.

    ¡°Yichen, Yichen, wake up¡­¡± Luo Ziyan rushed over, shaking Xiao Yichen to rouse him.

    Xiao Yichen awoke groggily, taking a moment to focus on the three figures before him. He questioned slowly, ¡°You¡­ Why are you all here?¡±

    His disheveled appearance, paleness, andck of color on his lips suggested he had not eaten for at least two days.

    After some observation, Luo Ziyan concluded that he had not eaten for at least two days.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, the Eastern Empire is in danger,¡± You Luan struggled to convey the urgency. Upon witnessing his typically imposing Boss in such a state, it starkly contrasted with his usual demeanor.

    ¡°Heh¡­¡± Xiao Yichen chuckled faintly without offering any further response.

    Without Wan¡¯er, what purpose did he have in the Eastern Empire?

    Without her, who would witness his triumphs in the world?

    Upon observing Xiao Yichen¡¯s condition, Luo Ziyan intervened, pulling away from Xiao Yichen and asking coldly, ¡°Yichen, are you going to take any action to save the Eastern Empire?¡±

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    Chapter 288: His Weakness

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    ¡°I don¡¯t care,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°Yichen, you¡­¡± Luo Ziyan was taken aback and attempted to say something, but Luo Zishen cut off his words.

    Luo Zishen handed the three agreements to Xiao Yichen and instructed, ¡°Sign them.¡±

    As Xiao Yichen took the agreements, Luo Zishen gave him a pen.

    Despite his weakened state, Xiao Yichen¡¯s mind remained clear. After signing, these agreements meant temporary management of the Eastern Empire by Zishen.

    It was a necessary step in the current circumstances.

    Xiao Yichen took up the pen and signed his name on thest page of the three agreements.

    Upon recognizing this temporary arrangement, Luo Ziyan and You Luan remained silent as Xiao Yichen signed.

    ¡°You Luan, stamp it,¡± Luo Zishen instructed You Luan.

    You Luan swiftly approached and stamped the three agreements before handing them to Mr. Luo.

    Luo Zishen nced at the documents and then turned his gaze to Xiao Yichen, maintaining his indifferent and cold tone.

    ¡°Yichen, don¡¯t let the pain of your love for her turn into self-torment. It¡¯s not worth it.

    Moreover, Xiao Yichen is the CEO of the Eastern Empire. He is a legendary figure in the entire Ancheng City!¡±

    With that, Luo Zishen left without looking back.

    ¡°Zishen¡­¡± Luo Ziyan called out, wanting to detain his brother. However, observing his brother¡¯s retreating figure, he knew he wouldn¡¯t stay.

    Xiao Yichen absorbed Luo Zishen¡¯s words, a nameless feeling surging within his heart.

    Upon pressing one hand on the floor, Xiao Yichen attempted to stand up.

    Luo Ziyan rushed forward to assist him.

    But as he helped Xiao Yichen up, his vision darkened, and he copsed.

    ¡°Yichen¡­¡±

    ¡°Mr. Xiao.¡±

    Two dayster, in the luxurious VIP ward of Mingyuan Private Hospital, Xiao Shengdong and Ning Yan stood by their son, apanied by Xu Yanxi.

    ¡°Hmph, it must be Auntie Li¡¯s fault for not cooking for Chen, making him faint from hunger,¡± Xu Yanxi eximed indignantly.

    Ning Yan remained silent, her eyes red as she watched her son.

    Her son had always been resilient. Regardless of the pressures or challenges he faced, he never faltered. However, at this moment¡­

    Beside the bed, Xiao Shengdong looked at his son and felt that his usually unyielding son had a vulnerable side. He, too, had his weaknesses.

    The door to the ward swung open, and Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan entered.

    At that moment, the person in the bed slowly opened their eyes.

    ¡°Yichen.¡±

    ¡°Chen¡­¡±

    Xiao Yichen gazed at the figure beside him. His eyes briefly paused on Xu Yanxi before shifting to Luo Zishen.

    ¡°Zishen, how is Eastern Empire?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired, his tone steady and hisplexion showing improvement.

    ¡°It¡¯s still in a critical state,¡± Luo Zishen responded. Having obtained the authorization letter, he could manage some challenging matters. Yet, Xiao Yichen still needed to make decisions regarding the future.

    Xiao Yichen shifted his gaze to Luo Ziyan and asked, ¡°Can I be discharged now?¡±

    Before Luo Ziyan could respond, Xu Yanxi interjected, ¡°No, Chen is too weak. He still needs to rest for a few days.¡±

    ¡°Get lost¡­¡± Xiao Yichen shouted at Xu Yanxi.

    Xu Yanxi trembled, frightened by Xiao Yichen¡¯s outburst, and the others around her were equally rmed.

    Upon observing the situation, Luo Ziyan understood that Xiao Yichen had reverted to his former self.

    ¡°You can be discharged from the hospital, but you need to have an IV drip at home tonight.¡± Luo Ziyan acknowledged his urgency to leave the hospital..

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    Chapter 289:1 Believed You More After the Check

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    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. Then, he turned to Luo Ziyan and said, ¡°Prepare a set of clothes for me.¡±

    Luo Ziyan nodded and immediately went to prepare.

    Efficient as always, Luo Ziyan swiftly prepared the clothing. Xiao Yichen changed in the ward¡¯s bathroom, exchanged a few words with his parents, and left in haste, seemingly oblivious to Xu Yanxi¡¯s presence.

    Upon observing Xiao Yichen¡¯s departure, Luo Zishen smiled.

    If Yichen could regain hisposure, the Eastern Empire would undoubtedly reim its position at the apex of Ancheng City!

    Xiao Yichen would continue to stand as the unrivaled business overlord of the nation.

    After a week of continuous effort, Xiao Yichen¡¯s strategic decisions led to a gradual rise in Eastern Mansion¡¯s stock prices. The entire establishment reverberated with its former vitality.

    Those who encountered Xiao Yichen began to recognize a more ruthless and oppressive version of him.

    His tactics, unyielding nature, and resolve to confront adversaries left even more people in fear.

    One day, as Xiao Yichen worked in his office, Xu Yanxi, noticing You Luan¡¯s absence, ventured into Xiao Yichen¡¯s office on the top floor.

    ¡°Chen¡­¡± Xu Yanxi called out seductively. She approached Xiao Yichen, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve missed you so much.¡±

    ¡°Missed me?¡± Xiao Yichenid down his pen and looked up at Xu Yanxi.

    ¡°Yes. I miss you,¡± Xu Yanxi responded with a delighted smile.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t immediately respond. He stood up, took Xu Yanxi¡¯s arm, and guided her to the reception area.

    ¡°What do you miss about me?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired.

    ¡°I miss everything, Chen. I want to be with you even more now that Lin Wan is gone,¡± Xu Yanxi said enthusiastically.

    Without an immediate response from Xiao Yichen, she continued, ¡°Chen, let¡¯s get married soon.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. A faint smile yed on his lips as he added, ¡°But I want to put it to the test first.¡±

    Xu Yanxi was confused. She didn¡¯t understand Xiao Yichen¡¯s intention. Before she could inquire, he had already led her out of the office.

    An hourter, Xiao Yichen and Xu Yanxi, apanied by You Luan, arrived at the hospital¡¯s gynaecology department.

    ¡°Is everything arranged?¡± Xiao Yichen asked You Luan, his tone chillingly cold.

    ¡°It¡¯s done, Mr. Xiao,¡± You Luan confirmed.

    At that moment, two gynecologists respectfully greeted Xiao Yichen as they walked out.

    ¡°Examine her to determine if she is a virgin,¡± Xiao Yichen stated.

    His words prated Xu Yanxi¡¯s ears, rendering her momentarily speechless.

    Upon regaining herposure, Xu Yanxi shook her head frantically, clutching Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm. She pleaded, ¡°No, Chen, I won¡¯t be examined. Trust me, I¡¯m a virgin.¡±

    ¡°Trust?¡± Xiao Yichen echoed, shifting his gaze to Xu Yanxi. His tone altered as he added, ¡°I will believe you more after the check.¡±

    Without waiting for Xu Yanxi¡¯s response, Xiao Yichen instructed the two doctors, ¡°Take her in.¡±

    ¡°Yes,¡± the doctors acknowledged, pulling Xu Yanxi into the gynecology department.

    Resisting vehemently, Xu Yanxi shouted, ¡°I don¡¯t want the examination. No!¡±

    Twenty minutester, a doctor emerged and reported to Xiao Yichen, ¡°Mr. Xiao, Miss Xu is not a virgin.¡±

    Xiao Yichen disyed no surprise at the revtion.

    He understood Yanxi¡¯s personality and was well aware of her actions.

    ¡°In addition,¡± the doctor hesitated, ¡°Miss Xu had undergone an abortion before..¡±

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    Chapter 290: Do You Want to Disobey?

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    Xiao Yichen furrowed his brow momentarily, his expression quickly returning to normal.

    ¡°Understood. Arrange her in a ward and let her rest for half a day,¡± You Luan said to the doctor.

    The doctor nodded and went to the examination room again.

    ¡°You Luan,¡± Xiao Yichen called.

    ¡°Yes, Mr. Xiao,¡± You Luan responded.

    ¡°Concern for the mayor¡¯s reputation is unnecessary. The consequences for deceiving me will be the same for her,¡± Xiao Yichen instructed.

    ¡°Understood.¡± You Luan, grasped the directive and knew what actions to take.

    Xiao Yichen turned away and exited.

    Back at the East Mansion, just as Xiao Yichen entered his office, the director of the Administration Department called.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, the SU Collectionpetition awards ceremony, you¡­¡± Before the director could finish, Xiao Yichen interrupted with a curt ¡°No¡± and hung up.

    He approached the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing outside. His eyes narrowed, and an intense hatred surged within him.

    Lin Wan, do you know how much I despise you?

    Are you living a good life overseas with Lu Hao?

    You better pray you don¡¯t cross paths with me, or else your suffering will be unimaginable!

    Lin Wan, I hope you nevery eyes on me again. If you do, you¡¯ll bear the brunt of my hatred and vengeance!

    D*mn woman!

    Two weekster, a doctor at the hospital¡¯s physical examination department reviewed the information on his desk. Upon seeing the results, he muttered disapprovingly, ¡°Why hasn¡¯t Lin Wane for her results? She¡¯s been pregnant for over a month now.¡±

    ¡°Doctor Zhang, maybe she already knows she¡¯s pregnant and doesn¡¯t need the test results,¡± suggested another doctor.

    ¡°Perhaps.¡±

    Meanwhile, Shen Yun conversed with colleagues in the pantry at Dream Phil Company.

    ¡°What a shame for Lin Wan. She earned a spot in the advanced studies but resigned.¡±

    ¡°True. Wanwan won first ce in the SU Collectionpetition, bringing fame to ourpany.¡±

    ¡°If I were Lin Wan, I wouldn¡¯t resign even if pressured. I¡¯d go abroad for further studies for a couple of years.¡±

    ¡°But you¡¯re not!¡±

    ¡°Hehe¡­¡±

    Amidst the casual chatter, a colleague rushed in with rming news, ¡°Something bad happened. I just heard that ourpany is disbanding.¡±

    ¡°Ah¡­¡±

    ¡°Why?¡±

    ¡°The word is Mr. Xiao of the Eastern Empire ordered it. Mr. Luo agreed, so we have a week to leave Dream Phil.¡±

    ¡°Oh my god, am I losing my job?¡±

    ¡°No way? How could¡­¡±

    Shen Yun remained indifferent. He was unconcerned by the news because he knew the real cause of Dream Phil Company¡¯s dissolution.

    Shen Yun stood up, walked over to the window, and looked outside.

    Wanwan, how are you faring overseas? Wanwan, I miss you!

    Wanwan, I miss you!

    Five yearster.

    Xiao Yichen sat in his office in the East Mansion, absorbing You Luan¡¯s report.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, these are the assets of that smallpany,¡± You Luan stated.

    ¡°Acquire it.¡± The sinctmand held an unwavering directive. Xiao Yichen fixed his gaze on a specific point before him and continued, ¡°Within three days.¡±

    ¡°But thispany is¡­¡± Before You Luan could finish, Xiao Yichen cut him off.

    ¡°Are you opposed to it?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze turned cold as he locked eyes with

    You Luan..

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    Chapter 291: What Are You Afraid of?

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    ¡°No,¡± You Luan immediately averted his gaze, refraining from further conversation.

    He¡¯d grown ustomed to and grasped Xiao Yichen¡¯s ways in the past five years. No one could alter his decisions, not even Sir Xiao or Madam Xiao. ¡°Anything else?¡± Xiao Yichen pressed on.

    ¡°No,¡± You Luan promptly responded. ¡°I¡¯ll get to it now.¡±

    With that, You Luan pivoted and exited the CEO¡¯s office.

    Xiao Yichen observed the closing door, aplex emotion fleeting through his eyes.

    Yet, it swiftly vanished. He retrieved his phone and dialed a number.

    After several rings, a delicate voice answered, ¡°Hello, Yichen.¡±

    ¡°Are you busy?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s tonecked the chill present in his interaction with You Luan, bearing a touch of indifference.

    ¡°I¡¯m free. Nothing much on my te at thepany today, and no shoots till tomorrow afternoon,¡± the woman¡¯s sweet voice resounded from the other end.

    ¡°Shall I pick you up for dinner now?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice remainedposed.

    ¡°Sure.¡± The voice on the line brimmed with delight. ¡°I¡¯ll wait for you in the office. Call me when you¡¯re close. I¡¯lle downstairs.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡­¡±

    Xiao Yichen ended the call. He stood up, took his coat and keys, and exited his office.

    Thirty minutester, Xiao Yichen¡¯s sleek sports car halted at Sheng Yi Media, where a woman in a white dress stepped out.

    As Xiao Yichen spotted Bai Lu, he opened the car door and greeted her. He moved to the other side to usher her into the car.

    ¡°Yichen.¡± Bai Lu exchanged a smile before getting in.

    After Xiao Yichen closed the door, he returned to the driver¡¯s seat, ignited the engine, and departed.

    As the eye-catching car left, chatter sparked among onlookers.

    ¡°The news yesterday was urate. This A-list celebrity, Bai Lu, is soon-to-be Mrs. Xiao!¡±

    ¡°Who knows? Bai Lu is Sheng Yi Media¡¯s star. Maybe Mr. Xiao is just toying around?¡±

    ¡°He¡¯s picked her up personally several times. That¡¯s no game, right?¡±

    ¡°Bai Lu has indeed associated herself with Mr. Xiao. Director Zhang¡¯s leadingdy role is confirmed to be Bai Lu.¡±

    Xiao Yichen had reserved the whole ce for lunch in an upscale Western restaurant. Only two upied seats, Xiao Yichen and Bai Lu.

    ¡°Yichen, next time, let¡¯s not be so extravagant. We can book a private room,¡± Bai Lu suggested in a soft tone, adding with a hint of flirtation, ¡°I¡¯m not worried about exposure anyway.¡±

    ¡°Alright,¡± Xiao Yichen replied softly. He nced at Bai Lu, questioning, ¡°Aren¡¯t you concerned about being exposed?¡±

    ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Lu nodded, smiling. Unaware of Xiao Yichen¡¯s intent behind the question.

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t immediately respond. Instead, he took a white napkin and gently dabbed the corners of Bai Lu¡¯s mouth. Then, he calmly asked, ¡°So, what truly worries you?¡±

    ¡°I¡­¡± Bai Lu faltered, unable to reply swiftly. She suddenly realized Xiao Yichen seemed perturbed. Swiftly changing tack, she murmured, ¡°Yichen, I apologize. I misunderstood.¡±

    She¡¯d misconstrued his intentions. He hadn¡¯t booked the ce out of fear of exposure.

    Xiao Yichen paid no heed to Bai Lu¡¯s apology. He took a bite of steak, then remarked, ¡°After all these years by my side, you ought toprehend that I dislike presumptuousness in women!¡±

    Despite hisposed tone, it seemed like a cautionary message to Bai Lu.

    ¡°Yes, yes. I understand,¡± Bai Lu hurriedly agreed, trembling with fear..

 Chapter 292 - 292: Ranran Is a Good Child

    Chapter 292: Ranran Is a Good Child

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    ¡°Let¡¯s eat,¡± Xiao Yichen stated calmly. ¡°I¡¯ll send you back after you finish.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Lu nodded, refraining from saying a word, and ate obediently.

    After the meal, Xiao Yichen personally drove Bai Lu to Sheng Yi¡¯s building. Unintentionally, he noticed the paparazzi nearby. Xiao Yichen abruptly seized Bai Lu, who was about to exit the car.

    Perplexed, Bai Lu turned around to look at Xiao Yichen, wondering what was happening.

    Upon leaning closer, Xiao Yichen whispered into Bai Lu¡¯s ear, ¡°I¡¯ll bring you to the banquet on Saturday night.¡±

    At that moment, due to a misalignment, the paparazzi could only witness the two sharing a kiss from their viewpoint.

    The sound of camera shutters clicking echoed.

    Xiao Yichen may not have heard it, but he could surmise. He intentionally lingered for a moment before parting from Bai Lu.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll be waiting for you at the apartment on Saturday. I¡¯ll be ready for you to pick me up,¡± Bai Lu responded with a smile, her spirits lifted.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied. To cooperate with the nearby paparazzi, he allowed a faint smile to grace his lips.

    Xiao Yichen watched Bai Lu exit the car until she entered thepany. Then, he started the car and drove away.

    A somber expression lingered on Xiao Yichen¡¯s face as he headed toward the East Mansion.

    D*mn it, that woman¡¯s face gued his thoughts once more.

    For five years, her figure and visage had upied his mind nearly constantly.

    Yet now, he recalled every detail, not because he missed her.

    Rather, he hated her.

    At the East Mansion, You Luan noticed Xiao Yichen¡¯s return. He hastily grabbed an essential document and followed Xiao Yichen into his office.

    Once Xiao Yichen settled at his desk, You Luan began reporting, ¡°Mr. Xiao, here¡¯s thetest news from the jewelry industry. A Frenchpany, Elite Jewelry, ns to establish a presence in Ancheng City.¡±

    ¡°Elite Jewelry?¡± Xiao Yichen repeated. He epted the information from You Luan and skimmed through it.

    While Xiao Yichen perused the data, You Luan continued the briefing. ¡°Yes, Elite Jewelry, founded by a Frenchman five years ago, has established itself globally in numerous top-tier economic cities. Recently, it¡¯s been confirmed that Elite Jewelry has initiated the application process for relevant permits.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied and offered no further remarks.

    You Luan, dared not pose additional queries. He knew that Xiao Yichen would already have his thoughts and ns once he learned of this.

    Five years ago, after Lin Wan left, Xiao Yichen ordered the disbandment of Dream Philpany. Following that, all jewelrypanies in Ancheng City and the surrounding Lin City came under Eastern Empire. Now, the jewelry industry in Ancient City was entirely under Eastern Empire¡¯s control.

    Ancheng City, being the capital of Country D. Naturally, the entire nation¡¯s jewelry industry rested in the hands of Xiao Yichen.

    After You Luan exited, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t scrutinize the details of Elite Jewelrypany. He cast it aside to deal with other matters.

    In the morning in France, in a French vi, Lin Wan stirred from her slumber as the rm resonated. Squinting, she nced at the rm clock nearby, then reached out to silence it.

    ¡°Lin Wan, I don¡¯t want to get up!¡± A little boy snuggled in Lin Wan¡¯s arms dered drowsily.

    ¡°No, Ranran. You¡¯re a good boy. You can¡¯t stay in bed. It¡¯s time for kindergarten today.¡± Lin Wan addressed her son and slowly rose from the bed.

    ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll be a good boy.¡± Lin Xiaoran¡¯s eyes softened as he sat up.

    ¡°Ranran, be good. Sit down and don¡¯t move. I will get you a ss of water first,¡± Lin Wan instructed as she hurriedly got off the bed to fetch water for her son..

 Chapter 293 - 293: My Wanwan, My Son

    Chapter 293: My Wanwan, My Son

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    Lin Xiaoran wasn¡¯t surprised by Lin Wan¡¯s words because the first thing he did every morning upon waking was to drink a ss of water. Otherwise, he would feel dizzy.

    Lin Wan poured a ss of water and watched her son finish it. Then, she ced the ss on the table beside her and carried her son to wash up.

    After the mother and son freshened up and changed their clothes, Lin Wan led her son downstairs. Even before reaching the first floor, the delightful aroma wafted through the air.

    ¡°Eh, Lin Wan, it¡¯s the fragrance of Daddy Lu¡¯s cooking,¡± Lin Xiaoran eximed joyfully.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan replied, holding her son¡¯s hand as they descended the stairs.

    Upon hearing his son¡¯s enthusiastic shout, Lu Hao emerged from the kitchen, donning an apron. Upon spotting the mother and son descending the staircase, he greeted them with a smile, ¡°Good morning, Wanwan and my son.¡±

    ¡°Good morning, Daddy Lu,¡± Lin Xiaoran responded. The moment he reached the bottom of the stairs, he wriggled free from her mother¡¯s hand and headed toward Daddy Lu.

    Upon seeing his son approaching, Lu Hao immediately crouched down, waiting for his son to leap into his arms.

    ¡°Daddy Lu, the food you cook smells so good.¡± Lin Xiaoran nestled in Daddy Lu¡¯s arms, hugging him tightly for a moment before releasing him.

    ¡°Then you must eat moreter,¡± Lu Hao said to his son with a smile.

    ¡°Of course!¡± Lin Xiaoran nodded in agreement.

    ¡°Well, go take a seat in the dining room and wait. I will bring you breakfast immediately,¡± Lu Hao instructed.

    ¡°Okay.¡± After Lin Xiaoran finished speaking, he strolled toward the dining room.

    Upon observing his son heading to the restaurant, Lu Hao walked over to Lin Wan and embraced her.

    Lin Wan had grown ustomed to this morning¡¯s hug. She reciprocated by embracing Lu Hao. She leaned on his shoulder and said, ¡°It¡¯s been hard on you. Waking up early every day to cook for us.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m happy to serve you and our little prince,¡± Lu Hao responded to Lin Wan. He had never felt tired.

    Having Wanwan and Ranran by his side for five years made him very happy.

    Even though Ranran¡¯s arrival was unexpected, he was Wanwan¡¯s son, making him her son. He willingly bestowed upon him all the fatherly love in his heart.

    ¡°Daddy Lu, Lin Wan, when can I get my food if you keep hugging like this?¡± A little voice could already be heard from the dining room.

    Upon hearing her son¡¯s voice, Lin Wan hastily pushed Lu Hao away and quickly adjusted her clothes. She responded to her son, ¡°Wait a moment. I will go to the kitchen to bring you breakfast.¡±

    Lu Hao stopped her as she was about to walk to the kitchen.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go. You go and sit in the dining room and wait,¡± Lu Hao said with a smile, his tone exceptionally gentle.

    Upon seeing Lu Hao¡¯s expression, Lin Wan didn¡¯t insist. She nodded and went to the dining room to sit down.

    Lu Hao brought breakfast over. The three of them sat together and began eating. Lin Xiaoran ate while chatting. ¡°Daddy Lu, Lin Wan, who¡¯s sending me to school today?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll send you,¡± Lu Hao replied.

    Lin Wan thought about it. She hurriedly said before her son could speak again, ¡°Let¡¯s send you off together.¡±

    After saying that, Lin Wan looked at Lu Hao and added, ¡°I don¡¯t have much work in the morning. I don¡¯t have to rush to work today. I can goter.¡±

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Lu Hao nodded in agreement.

    ¡°Daddy Lu and Lin Wan are sending me to school together. I¡¯m so happy!¡± Lin Xiaoran danced with joy. The delight in his heart was vividly disyed on his face and in his movements..

 Chapter 294 - 294: Why Are You Leaving?

    Chapter 294: Why Are You Leaving?

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    Upon witnessing her son¡¯s joy, Lin Wan couldn¡¯t help but feel happy, too.

    Lu Hao observed the two of them, a smile ying on his lips. Their happiness brought him joy.

    After breakfast, Lu Hao swiftly cleaned up the kitchen, and the family of three set off.

    Lin Xiaoran sat in the back of Daddy Lu¡¯s car in high spirits. Humming a tune, he engaged in lively conversations with Daddy Lu and his mommy. The child¡¯s innocent chatter contributed to the warm atmosphere inside the car.

    After dropping his son off at kindergarten, Lu Hao drove Lin Wan to Elite Jewelry Company.

    ¡°I¡¯ll go in first. See you at home tonight.¡± Lin Wan bid Lu Hao farewell, opened the car door, and stepped out.

    Upon seeing Lin Wan exit the car, Lu Hao promptly opened his door. Exiting the car, he swiftly approached Lin Wan on the other side.

    ¡°Wanwan, I don¡¯t want to be separated from you,¡± Lu Hao expressed affectionately.

    After stepping forward, Lu Hao slightly bent down, intending to kiss Lin Wan.

    Upon sensing Lu Hao¡¯s intentions, Lin Wan anticipated his move and turned her head to the side, presenting her profile.

    He halted when Lu Hao was merely three centimeters away from Lin Wan¡¯s profile.

    Five years had passed, yet she still resisted epting his kiss.

    ¡°Lu Hao, this is downstairs of mypany,¡± Lin Wan reminded him, pushing him away gently.

    Lu Hao took a deep breath, attempting to calm himself before responding to Lin Wan, ¡°Okay, hurry up and go to work. See you tonight.¡±

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan replied and hurriedly walked away.

    Lin Wan couldn¡¯t shake off the nervousness as she returned to her office.

    ¡°Lin Wan, what¡¯s wrong?¡± The concerned CEO, Bernard, inquired upon noticing Lin Wan¡¯s distressed expression.

    ¡°Oh, I¡¯m fine. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Bernard.¡± Lin Wan snapped out of her thoughts and responded to the CEO.

    ¡°Alright¡­¡± Bernard nodded, recognizing that Lin Wan wouldn¡¯t divulge anything further. He continued, ¡°Come to my office in ten minutes. I¡¯ll discuss Something about the newpany with you.¡±

    ¡°Alright¡­¡±

    After Bernard left, Lin Wan went to the pantry for a ss of water. After drinking, she sought repose before heading to the CEO¡¯s office.

    Seated at her desk, Lin Wan contemted Lu Hao¡¯s recent behavior. Then, a familiar figure gradually materialized in her mind, intensifying the yearning in her heart.

    Xiao Yichen, how are you doing?

    In the afternoon, when Xiao Yichen finished work and returned to Blue Bay vi, Auntie Li had already prepared food.

    ¡°You can leave first. Come back tomorrow morning to clean up,¡± Xiao Yichen instructed Auntie Li.

    ¡°Yes, sir,¡± Auntie Li replied, tidying up the kitchen before leaving Blue Bay vi.

    Alone, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t head directly to the dining room. Instead, he walked to the wine cab, pulled out a bottle of red wine, and grabbed a ss. Seated beside the cab, he started drinking.

    With each ss downed in one gulp, Xiao Yichen moved on to the next. Completely oblivious to his empty stomach, he continued the harmful consumption.

    Drunk, Xiao Yichen¡¯s vision blurred. Upon leaning against the stool, he stared ahead.

    Hazily, it seemed like he could see the person etched in his heart.

    ¡°Heh¡­¡± Xiao Yichen chuckled, persisting in his drinking.

    After countless bottles, Xiao Yichen finally lost consciousness, though his mind remained clear.

    ¡°Lin Wan, why are you leaving?¡± Xiao Yichen mumbled..

 Chapter 295 - 295: She Would Inevitably Encounter Xiao Yichen

    Chapter 295: She Would Inevitably Encounter Xiao Yichen

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    ¡°What can he give you?¡±

    ¡°I can give you everything he can, but why¡­ did you leave?¡±

    ¡°We promised not to be apart,¡± Xiao Yichen uttered each word slowly.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er. I truly despise you.¡±

    Gradually, Xiao Yichen closed his eyes and slumped onto the wine cab, losing consciousness.

    When he awoke, it was well past midnight. Xiao Yichen cradled his aching head and descended to the first-floor bathroom to freshen up. He then went to the dining room, consumed a few bites, and headed upstairs to rest.

    After a shower, Xiao Yicheny on the bed, gazing at the ceiling. Sleep eluded him. The familiar face kept shing in his mind.

    Throughout the day, he struggled not to dwell on her, but nighttime proved inescapable.

    For five years, every single night, he had been an inescapable torment. He couldn¡¯t flee from her memory.

    His hand ventured out, seeking warmth in the empty, cold bed beside him. Instead, he encountered the pain and anguish in his heart.

    She was no longer by his side!

    In the French vi, following their family dinner, Lu Hao tended to the dishes in the kitchen. Lin Wan apanied her son upstairs for a shower and bedtime.

    In the bathroom, Lin Xiaoran sat in the spacious bathtub. As he scrubbed himself, he asked his mother, ¡°Lin Wan, how can I be stronger? I want to protect you when I grow up.¡±

    The words pricked Lin Wan¡¯s heart, but she concealed her pain from her son.

    ¡°As long as you listen to me and Daddy Lu every day, eat on time, and avoid strenuous activities, you will gradually grow stronger,¡± Lin Wan reassured.

    Her son¡¯s frailty was her responsibility, and she dedicated most of her time to caring for him while juggling work.

    ¡°Really?¡± Lin Xiaoran asked earnestly.

    Lin Wan smiled and nodded. ¡°Certainly, as you grow older, you¡¯ll naturally be stronger. So, don¡¯t worry for now.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll listen to Lin Wan. Lin Wan is always right,¡± Lin Xiaoran responded cheerfully.

    Upon observing her son¡¯s delighted shower, Lin Wan refrained from saying more, fearing she might sumb to tears.

    After Lin Xiaoran finished showering, Lin Wan carried him to bed andy down with him. Then, she asked, ¡°Ranran, can you stay in the room alone? I have some work to discuss with Daddy Lu.¡±

    ¡°Yes, I can. Lin Wan, go ahead. I¡¯ll close my eyes and fall asleep soon,¡± Lin Xiaoran replied obediently.

    Understanding the challenges his mommy faced daily, he didn¡¯t want to add to her worries.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan bent down, kissed her son¡¯s forehead, and left the bedroom.

    Downstairs, Lu Hao sat in the living room watching TV. When he spotted Lin Wan, he stood and walked to the stairwell. As Lin Wan descended, Lu Hao took her hand and led her to the living room.

    ¡°Is Ranran asleep?¡± Lu Hao inquired.

    ¡°Not yet, but he promised to sleep well,¡± Lin Wan replied.

    Lu Hao nodded.

    ¡°Lu Hao, I need to discuss something with you,¡± Lin Wan said.

    ¡°What is it?¡± Lu Hao asked.

    Lin Wan proceeded to inform Lu Hao about establishing a branchpany in Ancheng City and how she was assigned to work there by the CEO.

    Upon hearing this, Lu Hao felt a sudden unease. He knew that once Wanwan returned to Ancheng City, she would inevitably encounter Xiao Yichen..

 Chapter 296 - 296: Can You Let Go?

    Chapter 296: Can You Let Go?

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    However, Lu Hao knew Wanwan¡¯s dedication to her work and love for her career couldn¡¯t be easily discouraged.

    ¡°Do you want to return?¡± Lu Hao asked Lin Wan.

    ¡°Yes.¡± Lin Wan nodded, expressing her thoughts. ¡°I miss my mother. She¡¯s been living alone in Ancheng City for the past few years. I wonder how she¡¯s doing.¡±

    In Ancheng City, the person she missed the most was her mother, and the person she thought about the most was the man buried deep in her heart.

    Yet, she knew missing him didn¡¯t imply reentering his life. Perhaps he had spent the past five years with Xu Yanxi.

    Lu Hao suddenly reached out, holding Lin Wan¡¯s hand. He inquired, ¡°Wanwan, if you return to Ancheng City, will you return¡­¡±

    Before Lu Hao could finish, Lin Wan interjected.

    ¡°No,¡± Lin Wan firmly asserted. She understood his unspoken question. Upon gazing at Lu Hao, she continued, ¡°I¡¯m no longer a part of his life. Even if I return, I have no intention of reentering his life. He has someone to cherish, and I have someone to protect. We can only live our own lives.¡±

    ¡°Raman is my everything. My greatest happiness is to be with him forever. Take good care of him, ensure he stays healthy, and shield him from harm,¡± Lin Wan conveyed.

    Xiao Yichen had Xu Yanxi in his life, and she couldn¡¯t insert herself into that equation.

    Moreover, five years ago, when they came to France, she had promised Lu Hao that if he didn¡¯t drive her away, she would never leave him because he gave up on everything for her.

    However, hermitment was to stay by his side without any romantic entanglements, let alone marriage.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Upon listening to Lin Wan¡¯s thoughts, Lu Hao nodded and said, ¡°Wanwan, if you want to return to Ancheng City, we¡¯ll go together. When we return, we¡¯ll maintain our current life. We¡¯ll take care of Ranran and Auntie together. You¡­ I¡¯ll take care of you alone.¡±

    For five years, his life had been splendid and joyful because of her. In the future, he wanted to spend his life with her. He¡¯d be content even if he only had her love in this life. At least she was by his side.

    Lin Wan looked at Lu Hao and nodded. The two then discussed the detailed n to return to the country. Lin Wan would go back first with a few colleagues, while Lu Hao handled the work on the French side, then processed the school withdrawal procedures for Ranran before returning to Ancheng.

    On Saturday, Xiao Yichen awoke at seven in the morning. After breakfast, he drove back to the Xiao mansion.

    At the Xiao mansion, Xiao Shengdong and Ning Yan were ted to see their son. They promptly went to the kitchen to instruct the housekeepers to prepare avish lunch.

    In the living room, Xiao Yichen and his father engaged in conversation. The topic eventually led to Xiao Hairong.

    ¡°Yichen, your uncle¡­¡± Xiao Yichen cut off Xiao Shengdong¡¯s speech.

    ¡°Dad, he¡­ isn¡¯t my uncle,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Five years ago, at a critical juncture, he had nearly faced death. He had nned to transfer his assets to her, but that woman had abandoned him. His n was disrupted, leading to attacks from Xiao Hairong and the international underground organization. He had almost met his demise at the hands of either party.

    Looking back, it was all thanks to Xiao Hairong and Xiao Yaling that he found himself in such a difficult situation.

    Upon hearing his son¡¯s words, Xiao Shengdong sighed and continued, ¡°Yichen, what happened five years ago is in the past.. Can you gradually let it go now?¡±

 Chapter 297 - 297: When Will You Pick Me Up?

    Chapter 297: When Will You Pick Me Up?

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    ¡°I can¡¯t.¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s simple words revealed his unwavering determination. ¡°Dad, he¡¯s your brother, but he¡¯s not my uncle.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen got up and headed upstairs to his room.

    In the mansion, there was a room for him. But he had never spent a night in this room in these five years.

    While watching his son leave, Xiao Shengdong muttered, ¡°My child, I¡¯m doing this for your good. You can¡¯t win against that old fox, Xiao Hairong.¡±

    Five years ago, after Xiao Yichen was forced to anger, he used the most dangerous and vicious means to retaliate against Xiao Hairong. Although Xiao Yichen was safe and Xiao Hairong¡¯s life was on the line, he knew very well that one day, Xiao Hairong woulde to take revenge. At that time, Xiao Yichen would be in danger.

    He hoped that Xiao Yichen would let go. If he agreed, Xiao Shengdong was willing to go overseas to meet Xiao Hairong and negotiate with him, but¡­

    During lunch, Xiao Yichen and his parents chatted about various news topics.

    Suddenly, Ning Yan mentioned, ¡°Yichen, I forgot to tell you. Your second sister called the day before yesterday and said she¡¯ll be back next Tuesday. You can pick her up then!¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. He weed his second sister¡¯s return.

    ¡°Alright, then, I won¡¯t care. You don¡¯t have to go to the office that day. After you pick up your sister,e home for dinner. We¡¯ll have a family reunion dinner,¡± Ning Yan suggested happily.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen nodded, keeping his responses brief.

    Upon noticing her son¡¯s cold expression, Ning Yan refrained from pushing further. She changed the topic carefully and said, ¡°Yichen, look¡­ Lin Wan hasn¡¯t been back for many years. You can¡¯t live alone like this. Why don¡¯t you find another¡­¡±

    Before Ning Yan couldplete her sentence, Xiao Yichen red at her, halting her words.

    Ning Yan immediately stopped talking, understanding that the mention of Lin Wan had been taboo for her son for the past five years. She had thought of it just now and wanted to ask tentatively.

    ¡°Find another woman?¡± Xiao Yichen repeated his mother¡¯s words, continuing to stare at her. ¡°Who can I look for? Wang Wan? Li Wan?¡±

    ¡°No, no,¡± Ning Yan responded with a forced smile. ¡°Yichen, this is just my suggestion. If you don¡¯t agree, I won¡¯t insist. I can inquire within the circle of wealthy families to find a suitable match for you.¡±

    ¡°Mom, there¡¯s no need for you to worry.¡± Xiao Yichen abruptly interrupted his mother¡¯s words.

    ¡°If you desire to have a grandson, I can find a woman tonight to bear one for you,¡± Xiao Yichen dered, throwing down his chopsticks and abruptly standing up to leave.

    ¡°Yichen, I didn¡¯t mean to¡­¡± Ning Yan tried to stop her son, but watching him leave, she couldn¡¯t detain him.

    ¡°You!¡± Xiao Shengdong red at Ning Yan angrily. ¡°You know you can¡¯t mention Lin Wan, but you still want to.¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m just concerned. It¡¯s been five years. If that woman wanted to return, she would have done so by now. It¡¯s not good for her to dy Yichen like this!¡± Ning Yan defended herself.

    Xiao Yichen drove back to Blue Bay vi, his thoughts consumed by the woman who had left him.

    It had been five years. Five long years!

    Even so, she had never initiated divorce proceedings.

    Upon entering the vi, Xiao Yichen went straight to the wine cab, grabbed a bottle and sses, and sat in the living room, drowning his sorrows in one ss after another.

    Alcohol served as his anesthetic, but the more intoxicated he became, the clearer his mind grew.

    As evening fell, Xiao Yichen, inebriated,y on the sofa when he faintly heard his phone ringing.

    Xiao Yichen slowly woke up, fumbling for his phone. He answered the call, cing it near his ear.

    ¡°Yichen,¡± Bai Lu¡¯s voice came from the phone. ¡°We¡¯re going to the banquet at 8.00 pm.. When will you pick me up?¡±

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    Chapter 298: Yichen¡¯s Taboo

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    Xiao Yichen¡¯s mind cleared as he remembered the evening¡¯s banquet ns.

    After a moment¡¯s thought, he responded, ¡°I¡¯ll be downstairs by 7.30 pm.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be waiting.¡± Bai Lu sounded pleased.

    Xiao Yichen ended the call, noticing it was nearly 6.30 pm.

    He tossed his phone aside, propping himself up with a hand against his dizzy head. He then rose to head upstairs, preparing to freshen up and change.

    By 7.30 pm, Xiao Yichen arrived at Bai Lu¡¯s apartment.

    Bai Lu, d in a sleek ck dress, greeted him sweetly. His mind briefly flickered with thoughts of another woman whose figure surpassed Bai Lu¡¯s, always elegantly disyed.

    ¡°Is this outfit appropriate for tonight, Yichen?¡± Bai Lu inquired sweetly.

    ¡°It¡¯s a banquet. No particr requirements,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, starting the car to depart.

    Bai Lu sensed the implication behind Xiao Yichen¡¯s response. No matter what she wore, it seemed eptable.

    The evening¡¯s event hosted by the prestigious Nangong family attracted various VIPs. As they arrived, Xiao Yichen and Bai Lu encountered Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°Over here, Yichen.¡± Luo Ziyan signaled.

    Xiao Yichen acknowledged Ziyan and approached, disregarding Bai Lu by his side.

    Bai Lu hastened to keep up with him, maintaining a poised and elegant demeanor despite the surrounding attention.

    ¡°When did you arrive?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired upon reaching Luo Ziyan.

    ¡°I just got here,¡± Luo Zishen responded, paying no attention to Bai Lu.

    Luo Ziyan refrained from acknowledging Bai Lu, holding Lin Wan in higher regard than anyone else.

    In his heart, only Lin Wan could catch his eye. Bai Lu¡­ wasn¡¯t qualified yet.

    ¡°Hello, Mr. Luo, Second Young Master Luo,¡± Bai Lu politely greeted them, her smile unwavering.

    Luo Ziyan remained indifferent, disregarding her entirely.

    Luo Zishen, understanding Luo Ziyan¡¯s temperament, replied with a brief acknowledgement, aiming to avoid any difort for Bai Lu.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Luo Zishen replied. He just didn¡¯t want Bai Lu to feel awkward.

    Bai Lu smiled and didn¡¯t say anything else. She knew that on such an asion, especially in front of Xiao Yichen¡¯s two brothers, she couldn¡¯t say much.

    Xiao Yichen, with a chilly tone, directed Bai Lu to the lounge. ¡°Go and sit for a while. I¡¯ll find youter.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Lu nodded, offering a smile to Xiao Yichen before departing.

    Upon looking at Bai Lu¡¯s departing figure, Luo Ziyan finally spoke with disdain, ¡°Yichen, don¡¯t bring her next time. My entire mood is ruined when I see her.¡±

    Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t respond, simply taking a ss of red wine and downing it in a single gulp.

    Although it was a sudden decision to bring her along, he had thought it wouldn¡¯t matter. Let the people around see for themselves, confirming the daily news reports about himself.

    ¡°Ziyan, no matter what, Bai Lu is still Yichen¡¯s friend. Don¡¯t¡­¡± Ziyan interrupted Luo Zishen as he was starting.

    ¡°Zishen, what kind of friend is she to Yichen? Yichen got to know her because she endorsed Lin Wan¡¯s design in the SU Collection Competition¡­¡± Luo Ziyan failed to notice his slip in mentioning Lin Wan, breaking Yichen¡¯s taboo..

 Chapter 299 - 299: Enough is Enough

    Chapter 299: Enough is Enough

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    ¡°Ziyan.¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice cut through the air, carrying a noticeable edge of displeasure. Despite his clear annoyance, he maintained a stoic expression, mindful that they were best friends.

    Luo Ziyan refrained from uttering thest few words, realizing that pushing the matter further might lead to a quarrel with Xiao Yichen. He gazed at Xiao Yichen, understanding his temperament but unwilling to back down. Luo Ziyan persisted, ¡°Yichen, I speak the truth. There was never any genuine affection between you and Bai Lu. If not for her endorsement of that ne five years ago, you wouldn¡¯t have maintained such closeness with her all these years.¡±

    Xiao Yichen fixed his gaze on Luo Ziyan, warning, ¡°If you mention her name again, I won¡¯t let you off.¡±

    After being reminded of her by his mother and Ziyan, thoughts of that woman dominated his mind once more.

    Luo Ziyan hesitated to say more, knowing that Xiao Yichen was angered.

    ¡°Fine, fine. Let¡¯s discuss something else tonight.¡± Luo Zishen hurriedly eased the atmosphere and then said to Xiao Yichen, ¡°Yichen, how do you n to carry out the project of the south city? Only then can the benefits be maximized.¡±

    As they delved into business discussions, Luo Ziyan asionally sipped his red wine while Xiao Yichen concentrated on the conversation.

    The banquet concluded by 10.30 pm, Xiao Yichen had taken leave of Zishen and Ziyan by 10.00 pm, providing instructions regarding the individuals he needed to meet. Once he had conveyed his greetings, Xiao Yichen headed to the lounge to find Bai Lu.

    At around 11 pm, Xiao Yichen escorted Bai Lu back home. When they arrived at her apartment, the clock was ticking toward midnight.

    ¡°Yichen, it¡¯s quitete. Why note upstairs and rest? You can leaveter,¡± Bai Lu suggested cautiously, avoiding directness.

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, focusing his eyes straight ahead.

    Bai Lu, refusing to give up, reached out to grip Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm with both hands. Coquettishly, she said, ¡°Yichen, you haven¡¯t visited my apartment in five years. Why don¡¯t youe up and take a look tonight? My bed is quite spacious.¡±

    Bai Lu feigned shyness and lowered her head, adopting the demeanor of a timid girl.

    Xiao Yichen turned his face toward her, gazing into her eyes.

    Bai Lu believed her words had affected him. She smiled joyfully, saying, ¡°Yichen, let¡¯s go! Let¡¯s go upstairs! Although my apartment isn¡¯t asfortable as your vi, I¡¯ll take good care of you and ensure yourfort.¡±

    Bai Lu¡¯s face flushed slightly at the ambiguous words, and a subtle shift in the atmosphere permeated the car.

    ¡°Really?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s lips curled into a smile, but it held a different implication.

    ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll ensure you¡¯repletely satisfied with my service tonight,¡± Bai Lu assured.

    Xiao Yichen chose not to respond to Bai Lu¡¯s words. Instead, he calmly uttered, ¡°Bai Lu.¡±

    Bai Lu was puzzled, unsure of the meaning behind his words.

    ¡°Enough is enough. Stop when it¡¯s appropriate.¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone resonated with anger. ¡°Otherwise, you won¡¯t evenprehend how you meet your end.¡±

    Bai Lu was now utterly dumbfounded. She immediately released her hold on Xiao Yichen, her body trembling as she leaned against the car door.

    Upon understanding Xiao Yichen¡¯s nature and methods all too well, Bai Lu knew that a singlemand from him would set a group of female assassins in motion. The consequences of their actions were often ruthless.

    ¡°I, I¡­¡± Bai Lu stammered, her face draining of color.

    ¡°Get lost,¡± Xiao Yichen uttered in a low voice..

 Chapter 300 - 300: Second Sister, Welcome Back

    Chapter 300: Second Sister, Wee Back

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    Bai Lu swiftly reacted, swinging open the car door and stumbling out. Her legs betrayed her as she struggled to maintain bnce, resulting in a sudden descent.

    The car sped away with a whoosh before Bai Lu could lift her gaze. The passenger door, previously ajar, mmed shut forcefully.

    Seated on the ground for a moment, Bai Lu suddenly grasped the potential presence of the paparazzi. Upon hastily rising, she directed her attention toward the departed car, shing a deliberate smile at the lurking photographers.

    Inwardly perplexed, she pondered the past five years spent by Xiao Yichen¡¯s side. Upon observing that as long as she maintained a certain boundary, Xiao Yichen treated her well. However, any transgression rendered her indistinguishable from an ordinary person in his eyes.

    Despite desiring to understand his heart, yearning to be by his side indefinitely, and aspiring to marry him, these aspirations appeared insurmountable.

    Upon taking a deep breath, Bai Lu fixed her gaze on the deserted road nearby, asserting, ¡°Yichen, I want your heart, yourpanionship, and I also aspire to be your wife¡ªthe publicly acknowledged Mrs. Xiao in Ancheng City.¡±

    Meanwhile, Xiao Yichen returned to Blue Bay vi, proceeding directly to the upstairs bedroom. Upon opening the door, switching on the lights, and encountering the vast bed, his thoughts were instantly besieged by memories of that troublesome woman.

    In her presence, there would be no need for pleasing words or invitations; she would beckon him to her bed.

    The mere sight of her triggered an overwhelming desire to possess her entirely.

    Only that ursed woman held such privilege.

    All other women, in his mind, were to step aside.

    Unaware of how much time had psed or the multitude of thoughts he had entertained, Xiao Yichen, upon regaining awareness, found his legs slightly numb.

    After washing up in the bathroom, hey on the expansive bed, reaching out to the cold, vacant space beside him¡ªan emptiness akin to spreading poison, consuming his heart.

    The night unfolded, destined to be solitary, obscure, and sorrowful.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, I¡­ miss you,¡± Xiao Yichen murmured.

    In the blink of an eye, Tuesday arrived. After Xiao Yichen had breakfast in the morning, he drove to the airport, delegatingpany matters to You Luan.

    Positioned at the airport exit, Xiao Yichen, concealed behind sunsses, anxiously awaited the appearance of a familiar face.

    As a woman in a light gray casual coat emerged, he scrutinized her briefly before gesturing warmly.

    Xiao Ruiling, with her ck hair cascading down, approached with a bag in one hand and a suitcase in the other.

    Even though she had not seen her younger brother for so many years, she could still recognize him at a nce.

    Upon spotting her brother in sunsses, she teasingly remarked, ¡°Are you trying to test my vision with those sunsses?¡±

    It was a pity that his handsome face was covered by sunsses.

    ¡°No, it¡¯s because I know you¡¯d never forget your brother,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, gazing at his second sister. After a prolonged moment, he uttered, ¡°Second sister, wee back..¡±

 Chapter 301 - 301: Inexplicable Feeling

    Chapter 301: Inexplicable Feeling

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    Xiao Yichen took a decisive step forward, extending his arms to embrace his second sister warmly.

    Many years had passed since theirst meeting, and the sheer presence of his sibling before him stirred undeniable excitement within him.

    Happily enveloped in her brother¡¯s hug, Xiao Ruiling, being significantly shorter, found her head barely reaching his shoulders. Nestled in his embrace, she expressed wistfully, ¡°Yichen, I miss you, Mom, Dad, and our home.¡±

    ¡°Hmm,¡± Xiao Yichen responded.

    After a prolonged moment, the siblings reluctantly released each other. Xiao Yichen, retrieving the luggage beside his second sister, suggested, ¡°Let¡¯s head home. Mom and Dad are eagerly awaiting our arrival for dinner.¡±

    ¡°Mm, then call Mom and let her know you¡¯ve picked me up,¡± Xiao Ruiling delightedly suggested.

    ¡°We¡¯ll call on the way.¡± With those words, Xiao Yichen extended his free hand, wrapping it around his second sister¡¯s back, leading her out of the airport.

    ¡°Well¡­¡±

    As they exited the terminal, Lin Wan and her colleagues, Katie and Sally, maneuvered their luggage from the international airport.

    ¡°Katie, Sally, I¡¯ll arrange for the hotel car to take you. I¡¯ll head home and catch up with you at thepany tomorrow,¡± Lin Wan informed her colleagues.

    Per the prior agreement in France, Katie and Sally would stay at the hotel upon arriving in Ancheng City, while Lin Wan had arrangements at her mother¡¯s ce. The CEO had already made lodging arrangements for them.

    ¡°Lin Wan, why not join us in the hotel car back to the city?¡± Katie suggested. The hotel car was free for guests, and one more person wouldn¡¯t be an issue.

    Lin Wan declined with a smile, shaking her head. ¡°No, it¡¯s more convenient for me to take a taxi.¡±

    Katie nodded understandingly, not insisting further.

    Lin Wan and her colleagues left the terminal, heading to the hotel car. After their departure, Lin Wan hailed a taxi, preparing to return to her mother¡¯s residence.

    Just as Lin Wan settled into the taxi, a ck sports car whizzed past, bypassing the taxi.

    In a split second, Xiao Yichen experienced an inexplicable sensation that coursed through his entire being, causing his body to tremble involuntarily.

    Xiao Ruiling, seated in the front passenger seat, noticed her brother¡¯s sudden movement.

    ¡°Yichen, what¡¯s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?¡± she asked with concern.

    When his body was trembling just now, she realized that his brows were also slightly furrowed. Could it be that he was really¡­ not feeling well?

    Although his brows were slightly furrowed, Xiao Yichen assured her, ¡°No, I¡¯m fine. Just felt a bit ufortable, but it¡¯s passed now.¡±

    Concerned, Xiao Ruiling suggested, ¡°Could it be from driving for too long? Motion sickness, maybe?¡±

    Xiao Yichen shook his head, uncertain of the cause of the sensation. Unable to articte the inexplicable feeling, he chose not to borate further.

    ¡°Let¡¯s head back quickly. You need to rest at home,¡± Xiao Ruiling advised, recognizing the demands on her brother, who managed a vast empire in the Eastern Empire.

    ¡°Well¡­¡±

    An hourter, Xiao Yichen and his second sister arrived home. Xiao Shengdong and Ning Yan were overjoyed to see their daughter, with Ning Yan particrly reluctant to release her from the embrace.

    ¡°Alright, we have plenty of time for hugs now that our daughter¡¯s back. No need to rush,¡± Xiao Shengdong yfully reminded Ning Yan..

 Chapter 302 - 302: When Will Lu Hao and Ranran Return?

    Chapter 302: When Will Lu Hao and Ranran Return?

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    Only after Ning Yan released her daughter, her eyes slightly reddened, she invited her children, ¡°Come, let¡¯s eat. Today¡¯s menu is filled with all your favorites.¡±

    ¡°Okay.¡± Xiao Ruiling nodded joyfully, linking her arm with her mother¡¯s and leading the way to the dining room.

    As the family gathered around the dining table and savored their meal, Xiao Ruiling turned to Xiao Yichen and suggested, ¡°Yichen, go upstairs and rest. Come downter for a chat.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen nodded, exchanging a meaningful nce with his parents before ascending the staircase.

    Seated in the living room with her parents, Xiao Ruiling turned her attention toward the staircase. After confirming her brother¡¯s departure, she whispered to her mother, ¡°Mom, Yichen and Lin Wan¡­¡±

    A single mention sufficed for her mother toprehend the unspoken question.

    ¡°Sigh.¡± Ning Yan sighed before revealing. ¡°Lin Wan suddenly left five years ago. Yichen was deeply saddened. He even mobilized Shen Qing and others to search for Lin Wan, but they couldn¡¯t locate her¡­¡±

    Ning Yan ryed the details of her son¡¯s predicament and the subsequent changes over the past five years.

    Deeply moved, Xiao Ruiling felt a pang of sadness for her brother. ¡°It seems Yichen truly loves Lin Wan.¡±

    ¡°What good is love? If Lin Wan never returns, will Yichen live like this indefinitely? I won¡¯t agree,¡± dered Ning Yan, her hopes pinned on her only son, who would soon provide them with a grandchild.

    While understanding her mother¡¯s sentiments, Xiao Ruiling pondered her brother¡¯s profound affection for Lin Wan. Could he truly entertain the idea of marrying someone else?

    After Lin Wan arrived at her mother¡¯s house, she promptly called to inform her mother of her safe return.

    Qiao Yujuan still had onest ss to attend and suggested that her daughter use the ingredients and food in the fridge if she wasn¡¯t hungry, promising a delicious meal upon her return.

    After the call, after assuring her mother of herck of hunger, Lin Wan inspected the fridge¡¯s contents and donned an apron to prepare a meal.

    During her five years overseas, Lu Hao was often responsible for cooking. But she had honed her culinary skills for Ranran¡¯s sake. Lin Wan had be adept in the kitchen.

    Upon Qiao Yujuan¡¯s return, the aromatic spread on the dining table almost brought tears to her eyes.

    ¡°Wanwan¡­¡± Qiao Yujuan affectionately called out to her daughter, hastening to the kitchen.

    However, she was pleasantly surprised to see Lin Wan emerging in an apron before reaching the kitchen door.

    ¡°Mom.¡± Equally thrilled to see her mother, Lin Wan approached and enveloped her in a tight hug.

    ¡°Wanwan, you¡¯re finally back. I missed you so much,¡± Qiao Yujuan eximed with excitement.

    ¡°Mom, I missed you too. How have you been these past five years?¡± Lin Wan leaned against her mother¡¯s shoulder, inquiring about her mother¡¯s life.

    Despite regr phone calls, she knew her mother always shared only the joyful aspects, keeping the sadness hidden.

    ¡°Very good, everything is fine,¡± Qiao Yujuan reassured her daughter.

    ¡°Mom, I won¡¯t leave you again. I¡¯ll always be by your side, taking care of you,¡± Lin Wan promised.

    ¡°Alright, alright. I don¡¯t need you to take care of me. Just stay by my side with Ranran, and I won¡¯t feel lonely,¡± Qiao Yujuan told her daughter.

    The mother and daughter embraced warmly before sitting down to enjoy their meal, engaging in conversation as they ate.

    ¡°Wanwan, when will Lu Hao and Ranran be back?¡± Qiao Yujuan inquired. Lin Wan had only mentioned returning first, and she was eager to know when Lu Hao would bring Ranran back in the following days..

 Chapter 303 - 303: Heâ€™s Like A Normal Child

    Chapter 303: He¡¯s Like A Normal Child

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    ¡°Mom, the exact time hasn¡¯t been set yet. We can only confirm it after Lu Hao arranges his work,¡± Lin Wan responded to her mother.

    ¡°Okay.¡± Qiao Yujuan nodded and said, ¡°I just can¡¯t wait to see my grandson.¡±

    Upon observing her mother¡¯s eager anticipation, Lin Wan felt a tinge of sadness but restrained her emotions. She reassured her mother, ¡°Mom, you¡¯ll be able to meet Ranran very soon.¡±

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Qiao Yujuan acknowledged. Then, a serious expression crossed her face as she turned to her daughter. She inquired, ¡°Wanwan, Ranran¡¯s health has always been fragile. You didn¡¯t exin the reason clearly on the phonest time. What exactly happened?¡±

    At her mother¡¯s inquiry, Lin Wan¡¯s heart ached. Thoughts of her pregnancy and the year following Ranran¡¯s birth welled up, causing her eyes to moisten.

    After choosing not to conceal the truth any longer, Lin Wan openly shared, ¡°I discovered I was pregnant upon arriving in France, but I never considered aborting our child.¡±

    This child belonged to both her and Yichen, and she was determined to give their love to this child.

    ¡°I decided to go through with the pregnancy. While adapting to life in France and searching for a job to sustain us, I faced mental stress and distracting thoughts. Despite Lu Hao¡¯s reluctance to let me work, I insisted.

    Over the past few months, I workedte into the night on my drawings. During sleepless nights filled with longing for Yichen, I often sat on the balcony. Unfortunately, I fainted one night, likely due to catching a cold. Lu Hao discovered me the following day.

    After being rushed to the emergency room, I learned from the doctor that my weakness had affected the baby in my womb.¡±

    Lin Wan, trying to maintainposure, recounted this challenging experience that would likely remain etched in her memory.

    ¡°After giving birth to Ranran, my frail body led to aa. Ranran was ced in an incubator. Lu Hao stood by my side, diligently instructing the doctors on Ranran¡¯s care, understanding how vital he was to me.¡±

    She continued, ¡°When I regained consciousness, I saw Lu Hao with tear-stained eyes. At that moment, my heart stirred. From that point, Lu Hao and I stayed by Ranran¡¯s side until he was out of the incubator. It marked the first time I held our child¡ªYichen and mine.

    The following year, my body gradually recovered with Lu Hao¡¯s attentive care and daily reminders. However, asional leg pain persisted, while Ranran¡¯s health did not improve. He couldn¡¯t engage in typical childlike activities, and running would cause heartache.¡±

    ¡°Mom, it¡¯s my fault. I failed to take proper care of Ranran and me. That¡¯s why Ranran¡­¡± Lin Wan broke into tears.

    There was no need for pretense before her mother; Lin Wan genuinely felt sorrow and regret for her son. Perhaps their child would not have faced such challenges if she had been more cautious and attentive during her pregnancy.

    Upon seeing her daughter in tears, Qiao Yujuan quickly approached, embracing her gently with tears in her eyes. She consoled her daughter, ¡°Wanwan, it¡¯s not your fault. It¡¯s not your fault.¡±

    ¡°In the future, we¡¯ll care for Ranran together. We¡¯ll consult with doctors and introduce him to gentle exercises as he grows. This way, Ranran¡¯s health will improve,¡± Qiao Yujuan assured. ¡°Trust me, Ranran will get better. He¡¯ll be like a normal child..¡±

 Chapter 304 - 304: His Wanwan Misses Him Too

    Chapter 304: His Wanwan Misses Him Too

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    ¡°Yes, Mom¡­¡± Lin Wan replied softly, finding sce in her mother¡¯s embrace.

    She had refrained from revealing her inner turmoil for five years, especially before her children and Lu Hao. But in her mother¡¯s presence, all the pent-up sadness flooded out.

    Comforted by her mother, Lin Wan shed tears for an extended period beforeposing herself.

    ¡°Wanwan, have a bit more to eat,¡± Qiao Yujuan encouraged her daughter.

    Lin Wan declined with a shake of her head. ¡°Mom, I¡¯m not hungry anymore. The long flight has left me a bit weary. I¡¯d like to rest.¡±

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve tidied up your room. Go and get some rest,¡± Qiao Yujuan suggested.

    Upon retreating to her room, Lin Wany on the bed, staring at the ceiling. Memories flooded her mind, especially thoughts of Xiao Yichen.

    After closing her eyes, Lin Wan hoped sleep would ease her mind, quieting the ache of longing for him.

    He must have been happy these past five years, right?

    Lin Wan rose early at dawn, freshened up, and joined her mother for breakfast.

    Afterwards, she drove her mother to school and headed to Elite Jewelrypany to start her workday with Katie.

    Lin Wan and Katie were immersed in various responsibilities with the newpany and its tasks.

    It wasn¡¯t until lunchtime that Lin Wan found a moment to call Lu Hao from thepany¡¯s lounge.

    ¡°Hello, Wanwan.¡± Lu Hao picked up the call very quickly.

    ¡°Hi, Lu Hao. Has Ranran woken up?¡± Lin Wan inquired, knowing it was morning in France.

    ¡°Awake. I¡¯m dressing him. I¡¯ll let Ranran talk to you,¡± Lu Hao responded, handing the phone to his son.

    ¡°Hello, Lin Wan. Why are you calling sote at night? Did Grandma distract you from thinking about me?¡± Lin Xiaoran teased his mother as he answered the call.

    Lin Wan weed her son¡¯s teasing. ¡°My mistake, I apologize to you, Ranran. I¡¯m sorry.¡±

    ¡°But I didn¡¯t forget you while I was with your grandma. I wanted to call you in the morning, but it would have been midnight on your side. I didn¡¯t want to disturb your Daddy Lu¡¯s sleep,¡± Lin Wan exined.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll forgive Lin Wan,¡± Lin Xiaoran yfully assented, with a hint of assertiveness in his tone.

    ¡°Yes, I love you the most. Come on, kiss me,¡± Lin Wan coaxed yfully.

    ¡°Mom, I haven¡¯t brushed my teeth yet. My breath stinks,¡± Lin Xiaoran retorted. ¡°Let¡¯s do thatter. You belong to me only. I¡¯m not worried about you kissing anyone else.¡±

    Lin Wan was momentarily speechless at her son¡¯s candidness.

    Each conversation with her son revealed new facets of his personality.

    ¡°Lin Wan, I¡¯ve got a secret to share.¡± Lin Xiaoran switched topics on the call.

    ¡°Yes, what secret?¡± Lin Wan perked up, eager to hear her son¡¯s revtion.

    ¡°I slept with Daddy Lust night. He secretly told me he missed you,¡± Lin Xiaoran announced over the phone.

    Lin Wan couldn¡¯t help but smile at her son¡¯s innocence. ¡°Then tell Daddy Lu that I miss him too.¡±

    If her son thought it was a secret, she¡¯d humor him as long as he was happy.

    But she genuinely missed Lu Hao. His constant presence over the past five years had be aforting habit, and she felt the void after this brief separation..

 Chapter 305 - 305: It Looks Like He Was Asking For a Beating

    Chapter 305: It Looks Like He Was Asking For a Beating

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    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll pass on the message. Don¡¯t worry. Also, Lin Wan, remember to call me often. Don¡¯t forget me. Otherwise, when I return to your side, I¡¯ll punish you. For example, I¡¯ll sleep at night and touch your chest. Also¡­¡± Lin Xiaoran said and instructed like an overlord.

    ¡°Ranran.¡± Lin Wan hurriedly interrupted her son before he could finish speaking.

    She knew that Lu Hao was still by her son¡¯s side. Her son shouldn¡¯t have said this.

    Although her son had been sleeping with her for the past five years and often moved around on her body restlessly, she let him do whatever he wanted. It was not appropriate to say this in front of Lu Hao.

    ¡°Why are you calling me?¡± Lin Xiaoran asked his mommy gloomily, not understanding what was going on.

    ¡°I am going to have lunch. I won¡¯t chat with you for now. I¡¯ll call you guys when I¡¯m free,¡± Lin Wan said.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll allow it. Go and eat. Eat more meat and put some meat on your body. Your breasts are so small. It¡¯s not fun to touch them,¡± Lin Xiaoran instructed.

    Lin Wan held the phone in her hand and gritted her teeth in anger, but she did not know how to answer her son.

    ¡°Alright, bye-bye. Goodbye, Lin Wan.¡± With that, Lin Xiaoran hung up.

    Lin Wan hung up when she heard the busy tone on the phone. Then, she lowered her head to look at her chest.

    Small? After all, she was a B cup. It was good enough that she wasn¡¯t an A cup. That kid said that her chest was small. It seemed like he was asking for a beating!

    Xiao Yichen was engulfed in work in the East Mansion, tirelesslyboring in his office as the pending documents awaited approval, leaving him with no time for a proper meal.

    Suddenly, Xiao Yichen¡¯s desk phone rang, drawing his attention. Upon ncing at the screen.

    ¡°Yes¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    ¡°Yichen, have you had lunch?¡± Bai Lu¡¯s voice resonated through the phone.

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen replied coldly.

    ¡°Well, let¡¯s have lunch together. I just finished taking photos and haven¡¯t eaten yet,¡± Bai Lu suggested as she strolled out of Sheng Yi¡¯s studio.

    ¡°Okay, give me 40 minutes. I¡¯ll pick you up,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    ¡°Alright¡­¡±

    After concluding the call, Xiao Yichen reviewed his mother¡¯s documents. Subsequently, he summoned You Luan to his office, instructing him to dispatch these documents to Blue Bay vi. nning to assess themter in the evening, Xiao Yichen decided not to go to thepany in the afternoon.

    You Luan acknowledged his boss¡¯s directives and proceeded ordingly.

    Upon exiting the East Mansion, Xiao Yichen drove to Sheng Yi Media. After picking up Bai Lu, he escorted her to a high-ss restaurant in the suburban expanses for an evening meal.

    Meanwhile, having dispatched the documents to Blue Bay vi, You Luan was on his way back to thepany when he received an urgent call from a partnerpany.

    Helpless, You Luan could only drive to thatpany.

    Simultaneously, Lin Wan, Katie, and their colleagues sessfully wrapped up their day¡¯s tasks at Elite Jewellery Company. After reporting the video call to Bernard in France, he expressed satisfaction with the team¡¯s efficiency, granting them an early departure.

    ¡°Lin Wan, you¡¯re a local of Ancheng City. Why don¡¯t you show us around today?¡± Sally suggested, clearing her desk.

    Lin Wan, considering her free schedule upon returning home, readily agreed.

    She told Sally and Katie, ¡°Sure, let¡¯s explore a pedestrian street today. Ancheng City offers a variety of specialty snacks and enjoyable spots. When we have more time, I¡¯ll introduce you to other ces..¡±

 Chapter 306 - 306: What Happened Between Them?

    Chapter 306: What Happened Between Them?

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    ¡°Okay! Let¡¯s go,¡± Sally said, brimming with happiness.

    After exiting the office, the trio descended into the elevator and strolled toward the parking lot.

    Meanwhile, You Luan exited his car, heading toward the office building. Upon spotting the three approaching, particrly the person in the middle, he was taken aback, nearly halting in surprise and losing bnce.

    That¡­ that¡­ Isn¡¯t that¡­ Madam?

    She appeared thinner yet undeniably more elegant. Her attire and essories exuded a heightened sense of fashion.

    Upon regainingposure, You Luan discreetly retreated, hiding beside a car, wary of Lin Wan catching sight of him.

    Puzzled and intrigued, You Luan watched as Lin Wan and herpanions entered a car.

    Madam¡­ When does she return?

    What brings her here?

    After Lin Wan¡¯s departure, You Luan informed Xiao Yichen about this development.

    While mentioning Lin Wan had been strictly forbidden for the past five years, the circumstances seemed different now. Lin Wan was back. This might be a positive turn of events for Xiao Yichen.

    You Luan dialed Xiao Yichen¡¯s number, eager to share the information.

    In a high-end restaurant, Xiao Yichen dined with Bai Lu. Upon receiving You Luan¡¯s call, he nced at the screen and answered.

    ¡°What is it?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice was direct, his demeanor icy.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, I-1 have something to report to you,¡± You Luan stammered.

    ¡°Speak.¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s response was curt, his gaze cold.

    ¡°I, I, I¡­ saw¡­ Madam. She seems to be back,¡± You Luan nervously told him the news.

    In an instant, Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression shifted. Anger flickered in his eyes, but a mix of excitement, surprise, and turmoily beneath it.

    She¡¯s back?

    Is Lu Hao back, too?

    How dare theye back?

    Without uttering a word, Xiao Yichen hung up and stood abruptly. After addressing Bai Lu, he stated, ¡°I¡¯ll be leaving.¡±

    Bai Lu, bewildered, asked about her return route, but Xiao Yichen, showing no inclination to respond, departed without looking back.

    ¡°Yichen, how do I get back?¡± Bai Lu inquired urgently, but Xiao Yichen strode away, seemingly oblivious to her.

    Bai Lu¡¯s anger red. She wondered, ¡®What kind of call could trigger such a drastic change in him?¡¯

    En route to the city, Xiao Yichen instructed You Luan to have Shen Qing investigate Lin Wan and Lu Hao¡¯s whereabouts.

    ¡°Okay.¡± Upon recognizing the tension in Xiao Yichen¡¯s voice, You Luanplied without furtherment.

    Upon returning to the East Mansion, Xiao Yichen awaited You Luan and Shen Qing¡¯s report.

    It was past seven in the evening when they arrived to deliver the findings.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao,¡± Shen Qing greeted.

    ¡°Speak,¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s terse response carried an ominous edge.

    ¡°Lin Wan is back. She¡¯s working at a jewelrypany called Elite Jewelry. Lin Wan is staying at her mother¡¯s house, but¡­¡± Shen Qing reported.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s piercing gaze prompted Shen Qing to lower her head, sensing the impending storm.

    Shen Qing was so frightened that she immediately lowered her head. She understood what he meant and hurriedly continued, ¡°Lu Hao hadn¡¯t returned. We found no information about his entry.¡±

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s brow furrowed briefly, a flicker of contemtion crossing his face before resuming his sinister demeanor.

    Lu Hao doesn¡¯t return? Isn¡¯t he with that woman?

    What happened between them?

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    Chapter 307: Daddy Lu Isn¡¯t As Good As You Sing

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    The entire office fell into silence. There were three of them. Xiao Yichen did not speak, and Shen Qing and You Luan did not dare to speak either.

    ¡°Shen Qing,¡± Xiao Yichen suddenly called out.

    ¡°Yes, Mr. Xiao,¡± Shen Qing replied immediately.

    ¡°Continue to keep an eye on him. Let me know when Lu Haoes back,¡± Xiao Yichen ordered.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Shen Qing agreed.

    After waiting a long time, Xiao Yichen¡¯s tone softened as he said, ¡°All of you, go out!¡±

    Upon hearing their boss¡¯s voice, You Luan and Shen Qing knew what was good for them. They immediately bowed and left quickly.

    Xiao Yichen sat in the office for a long time. He didn¡¯t know when he got up and left.

    Xiao Yichen did not drive in the direction of Blue Bay vi. Instead, he went toward his mother-inw¡¯s house, where he had wanted to visit her for five years.

    After parking the car downstairs, Xiao Yichen sat in the car and looked up at the floor and the window and his thoughts instantly returned to the past.

    They had once stayed in that room together.

    Gradually, her face appeared in his mind again. The way she acted coquettishly and the childish way she treated him.

    Xiao Yichen kept staring at the window. After an unknown period, when a tear fell from the corner of his eye, Xiao Yichen immediately retracted his thoughts.

    He shed tears for her.

    Xiao Yichen started the car and drove away. In his heart, he had never let go of the woman he loved and hated.

    Lin Wany on the bed and chatted on the phone with her son after showering.

    ¡°Lin Wan, won¡¯t you be lonely sleeping alone? I want to hug you to sleep.¡± Lin Xiaoran¡¯s childish voice came from the phone.

    ¡°I¡¯m lonely.¡± Lin Wan deliberately acted pitifully in front of her son. ¡°I also want to hug you to sleep.¡±

    ¡°But I haven¡¯t flown to Lin Wan yet.¡± There was disappointment in Lin Xiaoran¡¯s voice. Then, he thought of something, and his mood immediately changed. He said, ¡°Lin Wan, why don¡¯t you hug Grandma to sleep? Anyway, Grandma is your mommy and the closest person to us.¡±

    ¡°No, your grandma is very tired from ss every day. I don¡¯t want to disturb her,¡± Lin Wan said.

    Her mother looked very tired after ss every day. She really could not bear to disturb her.

    ¡°Alright, wait for me to fly to your side before hugging you to sleep!¡± Lin Xiaoran said.

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯m waiting for you,¡± Lin Wan said softly.

    ¡°Lin Wan,¡± Lin Xiaoran suddenly called out seriously.

    Lin Wan heard her son¡¯s tone and replied, ¡°Yes, what¡¯s wrong?¡±

    ¡°Is my daddy in Ancheng City as well?¡± Lin Xiaoran asked his mommy. Daddy Lu said that his mommy used to live in Ancheng City, and his grandma was also in Ancheng City. In that case, his daddy should be in Ancheng City.

    Lin Wan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She did not expect her son to ask this question.

    Previously, when his son was three years old, he had asked about his daddy once. She did not answer then, and her son did not ask further. After that, he had never asked. But tonight¡­

    ¡°Yes, he¡¯s also in Ancheng City,¡± Lin Wan said. She didn¡¯t intend to hide it from her son. It was her fault that she didn¡¯t give him aplete family and did not take good care of herself, causing her son to weaken.

    She would never be able to forgive herself for these two things in her life, so she did not want to make any more mistakes in front of her son.

    Lin Xiaoran seemed to have heard the hoarse sadness in his mother¡¯s voice on the other end of the phone. He immediately changed the topic and said, ¡°Mommy, I¡¯m going to sleep. Can you sing a song for me? Daddy Lu doesn¡¯t sing as well as you..¡±

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    Chapter 308: The Celebrity, Bai Lu

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    ¡°Sure,¡± Lin Wan agreed, her eyes already red.

    She took a deep breath and started singing the song ¡°Butterfly¡±. ¡°Why do chickensy eggs? Because the eggs have turned into chicks. Why do couples have to kiss? Because the pigeons coo. Why do beautiful flowers wither? Because that¡¯s part of the game¡­¡±

    The following day, upon Lin Wan¡¯s arrival at thepany, she engaged in discussions with Katie about initiating the development of a counter in Ancheng City¡¯s shopping mall.

    After two hours of thorough discussion, Lin Wan and Katie organized all the necessarypany and brand information. They nned to visit major malls in the afternoon to negotiate counter space.

    In the afternoon, Lin Wan and Katie divided their efforts. Lin Wan headed to a shopping mall, where the person in charge declined Yile¡¯s entry after discussions. Undeterred by the first rejection, Lin Wan approached the next shopping mall.

    However, after facing three consecutive rejections, Lin Wan felt disheartened.

    ¡°Katie, how¡¯s it going on your end?¡± Lin Wan called Katie.

    ¡°None of the malls are willing to coborate with us,¡± Katie responded, her disappointment evident.

    Despite Elite Jewelry¡¯s influential brand reputation in France and other countries, Ancheng City posed unexpected challenges. Not a single mall was willing to cooperate.

    Upon trying to reassure herself and Katie, Lin Wan said, ¡°It¡¯s alright. We¡¯ll try again tomorrow. Every beginning is challenging. Perhaps a mall will agree to work with us tomorrow.¡±

    ¡°Yes, Lin Wan. Let¡¯s persist together,¡± Katie encouraged, unwilling to give up.

    After the call, Lin Wan checked the time and realized it was already past working hours. She proceeded to the parking lot and drove her mother¡¯s car home.

    Upon observing from a mall corner, You Luan saw Lin Wan driving away. Once the car vanished from sight, he dialed Xiao Yichen¡¯s number.

    ¡°Speak,¡± Xiao Yichen answered on the other end.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, per your instructions, all the malls have been contacted. Unfortunately, Lin Wan and her colleagues couldn¡¯t agree,¡± You Luan reported.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen replied before hanging up.

    In his office on the top floor of the East Mansion, Xiao Yichen wore a grim expression.

    Coboration? I have a tight grip on the entire jewelry industry in Ancheng City.

    Who would dare negotiate with you, Lin Wan?

    His phone rang again at the opportune moment. Upon ncing at the screen, he saw a call from the mansion. He picked up the phone.

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xiao Yichen answered.

    ¡°Yichen, it¡¯s me. Have you returned to Blue Bay?¡± Ning Yan¡¯s voice reached him.

    ¡°No, I¡¯m still at thepany,¡± Xiao Yichen replied.

    ¡°Thene back for dinner. It¡¯s almost ready. I was chatting with your sister and thought of you, so I wanted to ask you to join us,¡± Ning Yan invited, her love evident in her tone.

    ¡°Okay, got it,¡± Xiao Yichen said.

    Upon returning to the mansion, his parents and second sister were already waiting in the dining room.

    ¡°Yichen,e and have a seat,¡± Xiao Ruiling eximed joyfully, signaling her brother to sit beside her.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, taking his ce beside his second sister.

    ¡°You must be hungry after a busy day. Hurry up and eat,¡± Xiao Ruiling said, serving rice to her brother.

    Xiao Yichen, preferring not to say much, began eating with his family. Amidst the chatter, Ning Yan brought up the news.

    ¡°Yichen, I saw the news today. You and that celebrity named Bai Lu seem to be getting closer recently.. Are you two¡­¡±

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    Chapter 309: Are You in a Bad Mood?

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    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen responded coldly. He had no intention of exining anything and continued eating.

    Ning Yan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Upon sensing that her son might be evading the truth, she persistently prodded with a smile, ¡°Yichen, aren¡¯t you going to tell me? Even the paparazzi captured photos of you escorting Bai Lu¡¯s home. Are you two¡­¡±

    ¡°Mom¡­¡± This time, Xiao Yichen cut her off directly. He looked at his mother sternly and asked, ¡°What are you trying to say?¡±

    He was sure his mother¡¯s earlierment was not her real concern.

    Given her son¡¯s inquiry, Ning Yan decided not to conceal her intentions. She stated inly, ¡°If you like Bai Lu, you can bring her home and let us meet her. Although Bai Lu is from the entertainment industry, there haven¡¯t been any negative rumors about her, unlike¡­¡±

    ¡°What are you examining? Her figure or her appearance?¡± Xiao Yichen asked sharply, fully aware of his mother¡¯s aim.

    In the third year after that woman left, his mother asionally whispered in his ear, urging him to file for divorce and marry another woman. Over the past few years, he had be all too familiar with his mother¡¯s thoughts.

    ¡°We don¡¯t want to know about those things. We just want to see herpared to Lin Wan, who¡­¡± Before Ning Yan could finish her sentence, Xiao Yichen erupted.

    ¡°Mom.¡± Xiao Yichen was furious, fixing his gaze on his mother and struggling to contain his emotions.

    He detested those two words!

    Upon witnessing her son¡¯s anger, Ning Yan trembled and dared not say another word.

    Xiao Ruiling, seated at the side, was also taken aback. Having just returned, she was not fully aware of her family¡¯s affairs or her parents¡¯ stance on her brother¡¯s marriage over the years, so she refrained frommenting earlier.

    ¡°Yichen,¡± Xiao Shengdong called out to his son, urging him to calm down.

    Upon looking at his son, Xiao Shengdong continued, ¡°Your mother is concerned about you. It¡¯s not that we didn¡¯t give you time before. We¡¯ve waited for over two years, but there¡¯s been no news from Lin Wan. It¡¯s the fifth year now. Do you want to keep wasting time?¡±

    Xiao Yichen listened in silence.

    ¡°You¡¯re our only son. We¡¯ve ced all our hopes on you. Is it wrong to care about you?¡± Xiao Shengdong inquired. ¡°Let me tell you today, if anyone dares to jeopardize your future, even Lin Wan, I won¡¯t let them off.¡±

    Xiao Shengdong¡¯s final words were almost amand. His son could not be ruined by someone who had already left. If Xiao Yichen refused to get a divorce because Lin Wan was absent, he would dispatch people to search the entire internationalmunity. He would bring the divorce agreement and have Lin Wan sign it personally.

    Xiao Yichen understood his father¡¯s frustration. He struggled to manage his emotions and, after a prolonged silence, dered, ¡°Dad, Mom, I won¡¯t get a divorce, and I won¡¯t marry any woman other than her.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen turned around and left.

    ¡°Yichen¡­¡± Xiao Ruiling wanted to call out to her brother, but as she watched him exit, she realized she couldn¡¯t stop him.

    Once Xiao Yichen departed, the atmosphere in the room soured. Ning Yan felt a deep sense of remorse. While she believed her actions were for her son¡¯s benefit, she and her son were obstinate. She felt worse than anyone; after all, he was her son!

    ¡°If only Lin Wan were back!¡± Ning Yan sighed helplessly. With Lin Wan¡¯s return, she would at least have something to anticipate regarding her son¡¯s rtionship, regardless of its nature.

    ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Xiao Shengdong sighed, rose from the table, and left the restaurant.

    After driving out of the mansion, Xiao Yichen called Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan, asking them to meet at their usual spot for a drink.

    In the opulent private room of the bar under the Eastern Empire, Luo Zishen was already present when Xiao Yichen arrived.

    Xiao Yichen greeted Luo Zishen. He sat on the sofa and poured himself a ss of wine.

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you in a bad mood?¡± Luo Zishen inquired casually, noting Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression and actions..

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    Chapter 310: Actually, Lin Wan Loves You Very Much

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    ¡°Mm,¡± Xiao Yichen replied and remained silent.

    Upon observing Xiao Yichen drinking solemnly, Luo Zishen didn¡¯t press for more information and joined him in drinking.

    When Luo Ziyan entered the private room, he found Zishen and Yichen already sharing a few drinks. He expressed disdain, ¡°We agreed to drink together as three. How can you guys not wait for me? What happened to our camaraderie? Where did our bond go?¡±

    ¡°I have no sentiments for you,¡± Xiao Yichen coldly dered.

    Luo Ziyan felt a pang in his heart at Xiao Yichen¡¯s words. He stared at Xiao Yichen and uttered, ¡°No sentiments for me? Yet, I have sentiments for you. Ours is a lifelong bond.¡±

    Xiao Yichen nced disdainfully at Luo Ziyan and chose to remain silent. He continued drinking.

    Upon observing Luo Zishen¡¯s reaction, Luo Ziyan thought carefully and became more earnest. He inquired, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Did something happen?¡±

    Luo Zishen shrugged, indicating that he didn¡¯t know either.

    He sat beside Xiao Yichen and inquired, ¡°Yichen, what¡¯s wrong? Did something happen?¡±

    ¡°Damn woman,¡± Xiao Yichen said angrily under the influence of alcohol.

    Eventually, Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan understood that the ¡°woman¡± Xiao Yichen referred to was Lin Wan.

    Upon witnessing Xiao Yichen drinking so recklessly, Luo Ziyan couldn¡¯t stand it and reached out to snatch the wine ss from his hand.

    Slightly intoxicated, Xiao Yichen looked up at Luo Ziyan and demanded, ¡°Give it back to me.¡±

    ¡°No.¡± At this moment, Luo Ziyan was not afraid to provoke Xiao Yichen and confronted him directly.

    No matter how heartbroken he was for Lin Wan, he would never allow him to harm himself. He vividly remembered the only time Xiao Yichen was admitted to the hospital five years ago.

    Upon seeing Luo Ziyan¡¯s determination, Xiao Yichen didn¡¯t insist on fighting. He merely sprawled on the sofa, resting his head on the back as he stared nkly ahead.

    Due to Xiao Yichen¡¯s mncholy, Luo Zishen and Luo Ziyan also felt down. After a while in the bar, Luo Ziyan drove Xiao Yichen back to Blue Bay vi. Luo Zishen called his assistant to pick him up.

    Luo Ziyan helped the inebriated Xiao Yichen to the second floor of the Blue Bay vi. As heid Xiao Yichen on the bed, he heard him mumble.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er¡­ Wan¡¯er¡­¡±

    Luo Ziyan¡¯s heart trembled. Despite knowing that Yichen hadn¡¯t forgotten about Lin Wan in the past five years, hearing Yichen call Lin Wan so affectionately made him feel sorrow for him.

    A king in his own right, Yichen believed there was nothing he couldn¡¯t achieve, at least in his own eyes. However, Lin Wan seemed like his cmity, causing him five years of anguish.

    During these five years, he remained aloof and ruthless professionally. To outsiders, he appeared to lead a noble and carefree existence. But in reality, his struggles were always concealed beneath his formidable facade.

    ¡°Wan¡¯er, can youe back?¡±

    ¡°I miss you. Truly¡­ I miss you so much.¡±

    ¡°Don¡¯t go with him. I can give you everything you want. Everything¡­¡±

    Upon listening to Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Luo Ziyan felt a heavy heart.

    ¡°Yichen,¡± Luo Ziyan said. He knew Xiao Yichen was drunk and wouldn¡¯t hear him, but he still had to say it. ¡°Lin Wan loves you very much..¡±

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    Chapter 311: What Has He Been Doing For The Past Five Years?

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    ¡°She probably left because of Yanxi. If you can meet her again, you can exin it to her. I believe she will return to your side,¡± Luo Ziyan suggested.

    He had refrained from uttering these words when sober, as his rationality and taboos at such times forbade anyone from mentioning Lin Wan. Additionally, he understood Xiao Yichen¡¯s personality well. He didn¡¯t need others to teach him what to do.

    After tucking Xiao Yichen in with the nket, Luo Ziyan left Blue Bay vi.

    In the blink of an eye, two days had passed. Lin Wan, Katie, and Sally sat in the conference room at Elite Jewellery Corporation, looking visibly concerned.

    ¡°Why did all the malls reject us?¡± Katie couldn¡¯tprehend it. In the past, Elite Jewelry had a counter in Ancheng City. However, when Bernard established thepany there, he canceled all the previous counters and nned to sign new entry contracts with the malls. This time, however, they were rejected.

    ¡°Could something have gone wrong?¡± Lin Wan pondered. The rejection from all the malls felt peculiar.

    Sally, unaware of the mall situation due to not being involved inmunication, shared information she had gathered about the jewelry industry.

    ¡°Currently, there are quite several jewelrypanies in Ancheng City. The Eastern Empire manages foreign branches and local jewelrypanies. This¡­¡± Lin Wan cut off Sally¡¯s exnation.

    ¡°What? Under the Eastern Empire¡¯s management?¡± Lin Wan looked at Sally in confusion, seeking confirmation.

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. Look at this information. It¡¯s publicly acknowledged in the jewelry industry. The Eastern Empire manages all the jewelrypanies,¡± Sally confirmed.

    Lin Wan took the documents and started reviewing them. She had a suspicion about the cause of this incident.

    Xiao Yichen probably knew that she was back.

    After reading the information, Lin Wan became even more convinced. Then, a sudden thought struck her, and she turned to Sally. ¡°Sally, help me check if Dream Phil Jewelry is still around.¡±

    After leaving five years ago, she gradually lost contact with Shen Yun. In Ancheng City, her only connection was with her mother. Dream Philpany had faded from her mind.

    ¡°Hold on,¡± Sally replied and hurriedly began her investigation.

    After a while, Sally returned and informed Lin Wan, ¡°Lin Wan, there¡¯s no suchpany. However, the inte mentions Dream Philpany from five years ago. The Eastern Empireter disbanded it under the guise of a full acquisition.¡±

    Lin Wan widened her eyes and looked at Sally in disbelief. She couldn¡¯t ept this reality.

    Dream Philpany was highly capable, led by apetent director and a skilled design team. How could it¡­

    Where is Shen Yun? Where is she now? Katie and Sally were shocked when they saw Lin Wan¡¯s expression, unable toprehend what was happening.

    ¡°Lin Wan, you¡­¡± Katie asked with concern.

    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Lin Wan snapped back to reality. She took a deep breath and assured her two colleagues, ¡°I understand why we can¡¯t enter the malls. Give me some time. I¡¯ll handle it.¡±

    If her guess was correct, it must have been Xiao Yichen¡¯s doing. Almost all the malls in Ancheng City were under the Eastern Empire¡¯s name. If Xiao Yichen issued the order, the mall staff would have no choice but toply. This oue was too normal.

    Moreover, the jewelry industry in Ancheng City was now under Xiao Yichen¡¯s control.. What had he been doing in the past five years?

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    Chapter 312: You Are The Eternal Star

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    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Katie and Sally refrained from saying anything and opted to listen to Lin Wan first.

    Just then, Lin Wan¡¯s phone rang. She retrieved her phone and saw that it was a call from the CEO, Bernard. She promptly answered.

    ¡°Lin Wan, I have two things to tell you,¡± Bernard conveyed from the other end. ¡°Firstly, there¡¯s a jewelry party in Ancheng City tomorrow night. My friend secured a spot for ourpany. You and Katie will represent us at the event.

    Secondly, the CEO and new Ancheng City branch employees I hired will start work on Monday. You will temporarily assume the role of vice president and director of the design department of the Ancheng City branch, working with the new CEO to manage affairs there.¡±

    Upon receiving Bernard¡¯s instructions, Lin Wan took a moment to consider and promptly responded, ¡°CEO, I¡¯ll attend the party tomorrow night with Katie. However, I¡¯d prefer not to take on the role of vice president. I¡¯m willing to ept the design department¡¯s director position.¡±

    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? I¡¯m offering you a position of significant authority, and you¡¯re turning it down?¡± Bernard expressed surprise from the other end.

    After Lin Wan exined her thoughts and reasons for declining the position, Bernard agreed.

    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s have you temporarily serve as the director of the design department. We can discuss the details further when Ie overter,¡± Bernard proposed.

    Lin Wan acknowledged the decision and conversed briefly before ending the call.

    At the same time, Xiao Yichen had finished providing instructions to You Luan in the CEO¡¯s office at the East Mansion. Upon seeing that You Luan had not left immediately, he inquired, ¡°Is there anything else?¡±

    ¡°Yes,¡± You Luan replied, adding, ¡°Mr. Xiao, tomorrow night is a jewelry industry party organized by a jewelrypany under ourpany. We need you to make an appearance.¡±

    ¡°Alright,¡± Xiao Yichen responded. After some contemtion, he considered that Elite Jewelry had recently moved to Ancheng City, and her work hadn¡¯t started yet. She likely wouldn¡¯t attend the party.

    However, an inexplicable thought lingered in his mind. He oddly found himself hoping that she would attend.

    She had been back for a few days, but he had not¡­ seen her.

    Even You Luan had seen her once, yet he hadn¡¯t had a chance.

    You Luan nced at Xiao Yichen and continued, ¡°Also, tomorrow night. You might have to go on stage to speak, so do you need to inform Miss Bai to apany you?¡±

    Xiao Yichen understood You Luan¡¯s implication and didn¡¯t dwell on it. He simply hummed softly.

    Once You Luan received the response, he bowed and exited.

    The following day, they were immersed in their work. In the afternoon, Lin Wan and Katiepleted their tasks before leaving. The two changed in thepany restroom, applied makeup, and headed straight to the party venue.

    The party took ce at Ancheng City¡¯s five-star Garden Hotel. As a fashion circle event, the venue was uniquely vibrant, hosting renowned figures in the industry.

    Lin Wan and Katie arrived at the party entrance. After stating thepany¡¯s name, they entered the venue.

    However, shortly after Lin Wan and Katie entered, the surrounding crowd¡¯s attention zeroed in on Lin Wan.

    ¡°Her outfit and essories are truly unique!¡±

    ¡°Yes, they¡¯re exquisite!¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s also quite beautiful. Look at that golden figure.¡±

    Upon hearing the discussions around them, Lin Wan and Katie exchanged smiles. They had no desire to bother the onlookers.

    ¡°Lin Wan, whether it¡¯s in France or here in Ancheng City, you will always be the star,¡± Katie remarked with a smile..

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    Lin Wan smiled calmly and told Katie, ¡°Let¡¯s go over there. We can have something to drink.¡±

    ¡°Sure,¡± Katie responded. She took Lin Wan¡¯s arm, and the two walked toward the nearby wine table.

    Amidst the chatter of groups around them, Lin Wan and Katie engaged in conversation while sipping their drinks.

    Suddenly, amotion erupted in the crowd. Before Lin Wan and Katie could grasp the situation, they overheard someone nearby exim, ¡°The CEO of Eastern Empire is here. Xiao Yichen has arrived!¡±

    Upon hearing this news, Lin Wan felt a strange emptiness in her mind. It took her a while to process, and she found herself standing rooted to the ground in a daze.

    Is Xiao Yichen here? Why is he here?

    Considering that Xiao Yichen managed Ancheng City¡¯s jewelry industry, his presence at such an event seemed reasonable.

    ¡°Lin Wan, are you alright?¡± Katie sensed Lin Wan¡¯s emotions and asked with concern.

    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m fine,¡± Lin Wan quickly replied, attempting to regainposure.

    Upon struggling to steady herself, Lin Wan turned around. Surprisingly, she locked eyes with Xiao Yichen as he entered the venue.

    Their gaze met at first sight.

    After Xiao Yichen entered the venue, he intended to survey the surroundings. However, as his eyesnded on a specific spot and he prepared to look away, he met a pair of eyes. Suddenly, he felt frozen, unable to avert his gaze.

    She is here.

    Who brings her here? Or have I underestimated Elite Jewelry? Is sheing to represent herpany?

    Standing beside Xiao Yichen, Bai Lu initially smiled at the surrounding crowd. Gradually, she noticed that Xiao Yichen stood still, showing no intention to proceed further.

    Bai Lu withdrew her gaze and looked at Xiao Yichen. She softly called out, ¡°Yichen¡­¡±

    Xiao Yichen immediately turned around and looked at Bai Lu. ¡°Yes.¡±

    ¡°Let¡¯s go in,¡± Bai Lu suggested with a smile, unaware of anything amiss with Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Yichen replied. He continued to walk with an indifferent expression as if what he had just witnessed did not exist.

    Internally, however, his heart was already in turmoil.

    Lin Wan remained in her spot, observing Xiao Yichen and the woman beside him. She couldn¡¯t believe it.

    Hispanion isn¡¯t Xu Yanxi?

    What about Xu Yanxi?

    Could Xiao Yichen have had numerous women around him in the past five years?

    Lin Wan gradually averted her gaze, trying tofort herself.

    She had nothing to do with him anymore. She shouldn¡¯t care about who was by his side.

    For someone as high and mighty as him, many women aspired to be his wife. Now that the person beside him wasn¡¯t Xu Yanxi, it was not unexpected.

    ¡°Bai Lu is lucky to have hooked up with a big shot like Xiao Yichen. She doesn¡¯t have to worry for the rest of her life.¡±

    ¡°Absolutely. Bai Lu has been with Xiao Yichen for more than five years.¡±

    Overheard discussions reached Lin Wan¡¯s ears. Lin Wan processed two pieces of information. First, the woman¡¯s name was Bai Lu, and second, she had been with Xiao Yichen for five years.

    ¡°Lin Wan, you don¡¯t look too good,¡± Katie observed Lin Wan¡¯s stunned expression.

    ¡°Oh,¡± Lin Wan replied, regaining herposure. She felt embarrassed that Katie had caught her off guard twice. ¡°Let¡¯s go to a quiet ce and sit for a while. I¡¯m not feeling well..¡±

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    Lin Wan truly felt unwell. Her heart ached, and her head throbbed with dizziness.

    ¡°Sure, let¡¯s go!¡± Katie agreed, supporting Lin Wan as they made their way to a quiet spot with a small stool.

    Xiao Yichen couldn¡¯t help but steal nces at her figure. As he saw her walking away, a pang of pain struck his heart.

    She had lost weight, but her beauty remained intact. Tonight, the way she dressed and carried herself exuded a captivating beauty.

    ¡°Yichen, let¡¯s enjoy some red wine,¡± Bai Lu suggested, offering Xiao Yichen a ss.

    Xiao Yichen turned to Bai Lu, his expression neutral. He epted the ss, clinked it with Bai Lu, and took a couple of sips.

    As the ceremony was about to begin, Xiao Yichen, having arrived on time, needed to take the stage and address the gathering.

    ¡°Go ahead. I¡¯ll wait for you here,¡± Bai Lu said with a considerate smile.

    ¡°Alright,¡± Xiao Yichen replied, walking to the side of the podium without ncing at Bai Lu.

    While the host spoke on stage, Xiao Yichen, waiting at the side, called a waiter over. ¡°Where¡¯s my VIP lounge?¡±

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, your VIP lounge is 1106, the one on the west side of the first floor,¡± the waiter replied politely.

    Xiao Yichen nodded. When he heard his name called, he ascended the stage.

    Lin Wan and Katie didn¡¯t join the viewing tform, yet Lin Wan¡¯s heart ached as his voice echoed through the speakers.

    Upon having missed him for over five years, memories of him that were once blurry in her mind now surged back with a surprising intensity. His maic voice stirred emotions in her heart like never before.

    ¡°Well, as expected of the head of Ancheng City¡¯s jewelry industry. That voice is somanding.¡± Katie sighed.

    Lin Wan snapped out of her reverie. Trying to sound serious, she said, ¡°Indeed, as you just witnessed. He¡¯s a man of elegance and nobility.¡±

    ¡°True. It¡¯s a shame he already has someone he likes. Otherwise, I¡¯d love to meet him and perhaps have a romantic rendezvous identally,¡± Katie indulged in her fantasy of an unmarried girl, imagining a chance encounter with her ideal lover.

    Lin Wan remained silent. She was no longer lost in her thoughts. She heard his voice, but her heart remained indifferent.

    After Xiao Yichen concluded his speech, people mingled and chatted.

    Lin Wan and Katie had been sitting for a while. Unable to stay idle, Katie suggested, ¡°Lin Wan, let¡¯s explore the area nearby. I initially wanted towork, but seeing everyone so engrossed in their conversations, I suddenly lost interest in such lively asions.¡±

    ¡°Yes.¡± Lin Wan agreed. Such social gatherings were not her preference.

    ¡°Come on, let¡¯s stroll around,¡± Katie proposed, and the two began walking along the paths surrounding the venue.

    Upon Xiao Yichen¡¯s return to Bai Lu, he anticipated a conversation but initiated it himself.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to meet some friends. Feel free to enjoy yourself, okay?¡± Xiao Yichen informed her.

    Bai Lu couldn¡¯t express what she intended to say, but with experience in such situations, she understood the importance of tact. ¡°Sure, go ahead.¡±

    In a public setting, Bai Lu refrained from saying anything that might lead him to dislike her. Men valued their careers and connections, disying their temperament in social circles..

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    Chapter 315: Do You Want to Ask Her Out?

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    Upon hearing Bai Lu¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen turned and left without offering a farewell.

    As she observed Xiao Yichen¡¯s departure, Bai Lu felt a twinge of reluctance. However, under the watchful eyes around her, she concealed her emotions with a forced smile and went to a nearby table, choosing solitude with a ss of wine.

    Meanwhile, Lin Wan and Katie meandered along the garden path. Suddenly, Katie sensed difort in her stomach. She quickly informed Lin Wan, ¡°Lin Wan, I need to use the restroom. Feel free to walk around; I¡¯ll be back soon.¡±

    With that, Katie released Lin Wan¡¯s arm and hurried away.

    ¡°Katie, should I go with you?¡± Lin Wan asked with concern.

    ¡°No, I¡¯m fine,¡± Katie hastily replied before disappearing.

    Upon watching Katie leave, Lin Wan didn¡¯t dwell on it. With people around, Katie would be safe.

    Lin Wan continued her stroll. Abruptly, a towering figure blocked her path.

    Upon looking up, Lin Wan saw an unfamiliar man.

    ¡°Hello, beautiful!¡± The man, slightly disheveled with visible stubble, regarded Lin Wan with an unsettling grin.

    ¡°Hehe, hello,¡± Lin Wan responded, her nerves on edge. It was evident that the man was not friendly.

    ¡°You¡¯re stunning.¡± The man leered, his unwee smile scanning Lin Wan from head to toe. His gaze then lingered on her chest. ¡°Beauty, I¡¯ve booked a suite upstairs. How about joining me?¡±

    Lin Wan discerned the man¡¯s intentions and struggled to maintainposure. She smiled and replied, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m not interested.¡±

    ¡°Why not?¡± The man persisted with hisscivious smile. Upon ncing at Lin Wan¡¯s face and chest, he continued, ¡°I promise you won¡¯t regret it. Come on!¡± As he spoke, the man extended his hand toward Lin Wan.

    Reacting swiftly, Lin Wan took a couple of steps back.

    Yet, due to nervousness and high heels, she lost her bnce and began falling backward.

    She thought she would fall to the ground.

    Suddenly, a long arm wrapped around Lin Wan¡¯s waist and supported her entire body in midair.

    Lin Wan¡¯s mind went nk. Suddenly, she recognized a familiar scent.

    Is it him?

    Xiao Yichen lowered his head, meeting Lin Wan¡¯s bewildered gaze. Unexined anger surged within him, evident in his intense gaze.

    After assisting her to stand, Xiao Yichen retained his hold on her waist, dismissing her attempts to break free.

    Upon observing the scene, the man was dumbfounded, especially by Xiao Yichen¡¯s ominous countenance. He didn¡¯t know how to react.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao.¡± The man recognized Xiao Yichen and stammered.

    ¡°Do you want to ask her out?¡± Xiao Yichen ignored the man¡¯s greeting. After saying those words, he fixed his gaze on the woman by his side.

    Lin Wan sensed imminent danger. Xiao Yichen hadn¡¯t assisted her in saving her; it was apparent in the aura he emanated and the fury in his eyes.

    ¡°Let go of me,¡± Lin Wan struggled persistently, attempting to escape Xiao Yichen¡¯s grasp, but her efforts proved futile..

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    Chapter 316: Where¡¯s Lu Hao?

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    Lin Wan¡¯s struggle only fueled Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger.

    What is her intention in trying to break free? Is she nning to go to the suite with that man?

    Confused by the situation, the man quickly rified to Xiao Yichen, ¡°No, no, Mr. Xiao, if it¡¯s the woman you like, I¡­ I didn¡¯t mean any harm.¡±

    Knowing the circumstances well, the man understood that Xiao Yichen was interested in this woman due to his ambiguous actions. He wasn¡¯t about to admit it.

    He still wanted to live a few more years. Dying at the hands of Xiao Yichen would be a terrifying prospect.

    ¡°Get lost,¡± Xiao Yichenmanded coldly, not bothering to look at the man as he made a hasty exit.

    ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ll get lost!¡± The man repeated himself. Then, he hurriedly turned around and stumbled away.

    With only Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan remaining, Lin Wan realized her struggle was futile, so she stopped resisting.

    Beside Xiao Yichen, she summoned her courage and met his gaze.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, it¡¯s been a while,¡± she saidposedly.

    The hatred in Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes bordered on murderous rage.

    ¡°Indeed,¡± Xiao Yichen responded, his thin lips parting slightly. Upon clenching his fists, he was filled with an overwhelming hatred for this woman.

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan winced in pain, her brows furrowing as if a dagger had struck her waist. The pain was intense.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart trembled at seeing Lin Wan¡¯s pained expression. However, his overwhelming hatred for her drowned out any empathy.

    Suddenly, he removed his hand from Lin Wan¡¯s waist. The next moment, his firm grip shifted to her arm, pulling her toward the hotel building.

    Before Lin Wan could react, Xiao Yichen had already towed her several steps away.

    Though Lin Wan staggered, she managed to steady herself. Upon ncing at Xiao Yichen¡¯s gloomy profile, she urgently asked, ¡°Xiao Yichen, where are you taking me?¡±

    Ignoring her words, Xiao Yichen entered the hotel lobby, making a beeline for Room 1106 on the west side.

    Once inside the room, he forcefully propelled Lin Wan against the door, pressing her down.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, let go of me,¡± Lin Wan pleaded urgently. She attempted to break free, but escape proved impossible with a solid door behind her and Xiao Yichen¡¯s imposing frame in front.

    Xiao Yichen reached out, his fingers pinching Lin Wan¡¯s chin. Upon gazing at her delicate face, his mind swirled with conflicted thoughts.

    Almost every night for the past five years, it was this face, this familiar aura, that haunted his dreams. It felt like a poison, lingering in his body for more than five years. Until this moment and even in the future¡­

    ¡°Why are you back?¡± Xiao Yichen questioned, his voice unusually cold.

    Lin Wan was momentarily stunned, silenced by his intensity.

    She knew he would be furious, possibly even murderous, but she couldn¡¯t afford to appear weak.

    She left for her reasons five years ago, and her return was equally motivated. They had parted ways long ago. It didn¡¯t matter now.

    Upon attempting to muster confidence, Lin Wan met Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze and spoke calmly, ¡°I wille back if I want to.¡±

    Her response only fueled Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger further.

    She coulde and go whenever she pleased, while he¡­

    After she left, he felt as though he had lost his soul. Every night for the past five years felt like an eternity. Upon learning of her return, his heart stirred again. Just moments ago, he had held hope. Now, her answer only intensified his internal turmoil.

    ¡°Where¡¯s Lu Hao?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired, the intensity in his eyes unwavering..

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    Chapter 317: We¡­ Haven¡¯t Divorced

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    Lin Wan experienced a brief moment of astonishment, yet her expression remainedposed. She replied, ¡°He¡¯s still in France. He¡¯ll be backter.¡±

    Xiao Yichen, unable to contain his emotions, lost control. The hand that gripped Lin Wan¡¯s chin swiftly shifted, wrapping around her neck with intensity.

    ¡°Oh, Xiao Yichen,¡± Lin Wan gasped ufortably.

    Her weakened body struggled to draw breath, and dizziness clouded her senses.

    Upon observing Lin Wan¡¯s pained and desperate expression, Xiao Yichen¡¯s grip gradually eased, though he didn¡¯t release her entirely. He continued to hold onto her neck.

    Lin Wan, fighting to breathe, mustered enough strength to look at Xiao Yichen and said, ¡°Xiao Yichen, I left you five years ago. I didn¡¯t want toe back this time¡­¡±

    Before Lin Wan could finish her sentence, Xiao Yichen¡¯s face loomed closer.

    Unexpectedly, Xiao Yichen sealed her lips with a forceful kiss before Lin Wan could react.

    A chaotic storm of emotions consumed Xiao Yichen. Agitation overwhelmed him, and his normally irond control weakened significantly. In this moment, rationality gave way to impulse.

    Humph, this woman is right in front of me. She is the exception in my life. How can I care about others?

    After the passionate kiss, Xiao Yichen gradually released Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan, weakened and flustered, adjusted her breathing, casting wary nces at Xiao Yichen.

    She was afraid he might act impulsively again.

    Xiao Yichen looked at the woman before him while experiencing a wave of emotion. Love stirred within him, but the memory of her past actions and Lu Hao fueled his anger once more.

    Without warning, Xiao Yichen seized Lin Wan¡¯s arm and embraced her.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, w-what are you doing?¡± Lin Wan asked nervously, attempting to push him away.

    However, her efforts were futile, and after a brief struggle, Lin Wan conceded.

    Unmoved by Lin Wan¡¯s resistance, Xiao Yichen muttered disdainfully, ¡°D*mn woman.¡±

    Lin Wan was taken aback as she met Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze.

    Is this how he feels about me?

    Xiao Yichen paid no heed to Lin Wan¡¯s expression. He asked what concerned him, ¡°At what stage are you and Lu Hao?¡±

    Unwilling to answer, Lin Wan asserted, ¡°My matters have nothing to do with you.¡±

    ¡°Nothing to do with me?¡± Xiao Yichen reiterated angrily.

    The next moment, Xiao Yichen approached Lin Wan again, staring into her eyes nearby. He guessed, ¡°Are you two being together?¡±

    Lin Wan hesitated. Despite wanting to deny it, the memory of Xiao Yichen¡¯s recent actions and words held her back.

    In silence, she met Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze.

    In Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes, her silence spoke volumes. His anger intensified.

    Upon gritting his teeth, Xiao Yichen dered, ¡°Lin Wan, don¡¯t you forget, we haven¡¯t divorced yet.¡±

    After saying that, Xiao Yichen gradually released his hold on Lin Wan and stepped back. His gaze bore into Lin Wan with a fiercer hatred. He added, ¡°When Lu Hao returns, I will kill him myself.¡±

    Xiao Yichen turned around, ready to open the door and leave.

    Lin Wan quickly grasped the situation. As Xiao Yichen reached for the doorknob, she urgently reached out, gripping his arm to halt him.

    ¡°No, no.¡± Lin Wan shook her head frantically. She exined to Xiao Yichen in a panicked tone, ¡°I have nothing to do with Lu Hao. We¡¯re not involved at all..¡±

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    Chapter 318: A Simple Life for the Family

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    She didn¡¯t want anything to happen to Lu Hao; Xiao Yichen¡¯s words were not a joke, and she had to stop him.

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen turned to look at her, but he remained silent. ¡°Even if he didn¡¯t, I won¡¯t let him off. And you too, Lin Wan.¡±

    With that, Xiao Yichen flung Lin Wan¡¯s hand away. Due to the force used, Lin Wan fell to the ground.

    Xiao Yichen opened the door and left the lounge without looking at Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan stood up from the ground and tidied her clothes. Then, she went to the restroom to fix her hair and makeup before leaving.

    In the garden, Katie had been searching for Lin Wan. Failing to find her, Katie was so anxious that she contemted calling the police.

    ¡°Katie.¡± Lin Wan hurriedly walked toward her and called out.

    Upon seeing Lin Wan, Katie was instantly relieved. ¡°Lin Wan, where did you go? I was so worried.¡±

    ¡°I went to the washroom too. I think we took the wrong way,¡± Lin Wan panicked. Before Katie could respond, Lin Wan continued, ¡°Katie, it¡¯s gettingte. Let¡¯s go back. I don¡¯t want to stay here anymore.¡±

    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what I meant too. I¡¯m a little sleepy.¡± Katie didn¡¯t focus on Lin Wan¡¯s exnation and only responded to thetter part of her sentence.

    Following that, Lin Wan and Katie left the party.

    Xiao Yichen stood by the window on the fifth floor of the hotel corridor. As he watched their departing figures, his heart ached.

    That kiss just now had nearly caused him to lose control and want to possess her. The feeling was as intense as it had been five years ago.

    She better not let Lu Hao touch her. Otherwise, I¡¯ll genuinely kill Lu Hao and her.

    However, they lived together for five years. How can they not be together? She is the person Lu Hao loves.

    When Lin Wan returned home, it was already past 9.00 pm. After showering and lying on the bed, she called Lu Hao.

    ¡°Hello, Lin Wan, it¡¯s Ranran,¡± Lin Xiaoran answered the call with a childlike voice.

    ¡°Ranran, where¡¯s Daddy Lu?¡± Lin Wan inquired about her son.

    ¡°Daddy Lu is in the kitchen. Do you need me to pass the phone to him?¡± Lin Xiaoran offered to get his Daddy Lu.

    ¡°There¡¯s no need. Mommy will chat with you for a while.¡± Lin Wan smiled and said, ¡°Did you listen to the teacher in kindergarten today?¡±

    ¡°Of course, Mommy. The teacher even praised me today,¡± Lin Xiaoran shared.

    Lin Wan and her son chatted for a long time until she heard her son call out to Daddy Lu on the other end of the phone. Lin Wan knew that Lu Hao hade out of the kitchen.

    ¡°Lin Wan, chat with Daddy Lu. I¡¯m going to eat.¡± Lin Xiaoran passed the phone to Lu Hao.

    After Lu Hao took the phone, he said to the receiver, ¡°Wanwan, wait for me first. I¡¯ll go to the balcony.¡±

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan replied. She knew that Lu Hao was talking to her. Some things he didn¡¯t want her son to know, fearing he might make wild guesses.

    After Lu Hao walked to the balcony, he told Lin Wan, ¡°Wanwan, I might have to take a while to return. I haven¡¯tpleted the resignation procedures here.¡±

    ¡°Mm, it¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll wait for you toe back,¡± Lin Wan said.

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Lu Hao didn¡¯t continue. Instead, he changed the topic and said, ¡°Wanwan, I¡¯ve already asked my friend to buy a suite in Ancheng City. When Ranran and I go back, can the three of us stay there?¡±

    He wanted to live with Lin Wan, just like they had in France for the past five years, creating a peaceful life for their family of three..

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    Chapter 319: Think of Another Way

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    Lin Wan hadn¡¯t expected Lu Hao to have such a n. For a moment, she didn¡¯t know how to respond.

    Lu Hao didn¡¯t wait for Lin Wan¡¯s reply. After briefly considering it, he reminded her, ¡°Wanwan, you promised me that you would stay by my side.¡±

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan replied, signifying she hadn¡¯t forgotten. Then, she added, ¡°But I want to apany my mother for some time. I haven¡¯t been by her side for a long time. I¡¯d like to stay with her for a few days.¡±

    ¡°Sure,¡± Lu Hao said hastily. ¡°You can stay at Aunt¡¯s ce for as long as you want. I just wanted to let you know that we also have a home in Ancheng City. We can still live together with Ranran like before.¡±

    ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lin Wan replied, but she felt conflicted.

    When she saw Xiao Yichen today, he looked so angry. When Lu Hao returns, will her life with Lu Hao and Ranran be peaceful?

    Afterward, Lu Hao inquired about Lin Wan¡¯s work. Lin Wan gave him a brief answer.

    ¡°Wanwan,¡± Lu Hao suddenly called her seriously, asking, ¡°Have you met Xiao Yichen?¡±

    Lin Wan considered it and replied, ¡°Yes, I attended a party in Ancheng City¡¯s jewelry industry tonight and saw him.¡±

    ¡°Will you return to his side?¡± Lu Hao asked, expressing his concern and uncertainty about Wanwan returning to Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°No,¡± Lin Wan asserted firmly. She thought of the woman apanying Xiao Yichen tonight. How could she go back? ¡°He already has another woman by his side.¡±

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Lu Hao felt more at ease. Since Yichen had another woman, he naturally wouldn¡¯t pester Wanwan anymore.

    ¡°Yes, Wanwan. My greatest wish is to protect you and our Ranran for the rest of my life.¡± Lu Hao¡¯s tone became more rxed and happy.

    After hearing Lu Hao¡¯s words, Lin Wan didn¡¯t know what to say. Because of the panic in her heart, Lin Wan wanted to escape. ¡°Lu Hao, it¡¯s gettingte. I¡¯ll rest first.¡±

    ¡°Yes, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll take good care of Ranran,¡± Lu Hao assured her.

    ¡°Alright¡­¡±

    Soon, it was Monday. After Lin finished her night shift and handled some matters in thepany, she immersed herself in her work. Only then did she realize that because Elite Jewelry couldn¡¯t enter the mall, she couldn¡¯t proceed with the next step of her work.

    ¡°Lin Wan, what should we do?¡± Katie asked Lin Wan anxiously.

    Lin Wan thought about it and could onlye up with one solution-go to the Eastern Empire to find Xiao Yichen and get him to agree to let Elite Jewelry enter the mall.

    ¡°I¡¯m going to the Eastern Empire. Wait for my news at thepany,¡± Lin Wan told Katie and the two new employees.

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Katie asked, ¡°Can you go alone?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll give it a try first. If it doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯ll think of another way,¡± Lin Wan replied. That was the only option for now.

    He hadn¡¯t been in Ancheng City for five years and almost had no connections. At this time, she could only look for Xiao Yichen and discuss it with him. Even if it was a request, as long as he was willing to agree to let Elite Jewelry enter the mall.

    ¡°Alright¡­¡±

    Lin Wan drove to the East Mansion and headed straight to the lobby on the first floor to inform the receptionist that she wanted to see Xiao Yichen.

    ¡°Hello, please wait in the rest area over there. I¡¯ll inform Mr. You now,¡± the receptionist said to Lin Wan.

    ¡°Alright, thank you,¡± Lin Wan replied politely and went to the rest area to wait.

    At this moment, in the office on the top floor, Xiao Yichen was reviewing documents. You Luan knocked on the door and walked in. He reported, ¡°Mr.. Xiao, that¡­¡±

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    Chapter 320: Has She Left?

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    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired, noticing You Luan¡¯s unease, uncertain of his intentions.

    ¡°Madam¡¯s at the front desk on the first floor, requesting to see you,¡± You Luan disclosed, hesitating to refer to Lin Wan as ¡®Madam.¡¯ It might enrage Xiao Yichen, but she was undeniably Madam! Xiao Yichen¡¯s Madam!

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s expression darkened instantly. After a moment of silence, he curtly declined, ¡°No.¡±

    With that, he returned to his work.

    You Luan saw Xiao Yichen¡¯s angry expression and had to nod and leave.

    Once You Luan left, Xiao Yichen¡¯s focus shifted to thoughts of Lin Wan.

    Why does she want to see me? Is it about Elite Jewelry moving into the mall?

    Could it be just business?

    Meanwhile, downstairs, the receptionist informed Lin Wan, ¡°Miss Lin, I regret to inform you that our CEO is exceptionally upied and cannot amodate any visitors.¡±

    ¡°Hello, I need to discuss work with your CEO. Can you notify him again? I only need ten minutes. Just ten minutes will suffice!¡± Lin Wan pleaded hurriedly.

    However, the front desk staff at the Eastern Empire were dismissive. They made their statement to Lin Wan and continued with their tasks.

    The CEO had numerous appointments daily. Their duty was merely to ry messages. Pleading wasn¡¯t their concern!

    Lin Wan, although insisting it was work-rted, was undeniably attractive.

    Was it genuinely about work or something else?

    Considering the receptionist¡¯sck of cooperation, Lin Wan realized she couldn¡¯t proceed to Xiao Yichen¡¯s office due to security presence.

    After contemtion, Lin Wan resolved to intercept Xiao Yichen in the parking lot.

    Xiao Yichen worked until noon when You Luan reminded him about lunch. Curious, he asked, ¡°Has she left?¡±

    You Luan pondered briefly before responding, ¡°There haven¡¯t been any further reports from the reception. Madam might have departed.¡±

    A trace of disappointment flickered across Xiao Yichen¡¯s face.

    Upon preparing to head downstairs for lunch, Xiao Yichen received a call.

    Xiao Yichen took the phone and saw that it was Luo Ziyan¡¯s number. He picked it up immediately.

    ¡°Yichen, if you¡¯re free today, let¡¯s grab a meal together,¡± Luo Ziyan suggested over the phone.

    ¡°Just a meal?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired while reaching for his coat.

    ¡°I can¡¯t fool you,¡± Luo Ziyan chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m nning two new researchbs and need sponsorships.¡±

    ¡°You already have stakes in Luo Group,¡± Xiao Yichen remarked, understanding his friend¡¯s intentions and his implication in it.

    ¡°Eastern Empire¡¯s reputation surpasses Luo Group¡¯s. If myb is under Eastern Empire¡¯s sponsorship, we might attract talented researchers,¡± Luo Ziyan exined.

    Xiao Yichen wasn¡¯t surprised. This was typical of his friend¡¯s approach.

    ¡°Send me the address. I¡¯ll head over,¡± Xiao Yichen epted.

    ¡°It¡¯s my treat today,¡± Luo Ziyan added happily before hanging up.

    Upon exiting the office and entering the elevator, Xiao Yichen received a text.

    As he approached the open-air parking lot outside the East Mansion, he spotted Lin Wan walking toward him from a distance..

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    Chapter 321: More Than A Little!

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    Xiao Yichen¡¯s heart skipped a beat, yet his footsteps remained resolute, carrying him forward.

    ¡°Yichen, I need to talk to you.¡± Lin Wan positioned herself in front of Xiao Yichen, obstructing his path.

    Coming to a halt, Xiao Yichen gazed at Lin Wan¡¯s petite face. After five years, she remained remarkably beautiful, even without makeup.

    ¡°Talk?¡± Xiao Yichen echoed, a questioncing his words.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan affirmed, quickly adding, ¡°Did you give the order to restrict Elite Jewelry from entering major shopping malls?¡±

    Though she was 90% certain, she sought confirmation from him directly.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Xiao Yichen responded in a cold tone. ¡°Ancheng City doesn¡¯t wee Elite Jewelry.¡±

    D*mn, he won¡¯t let her have afortable life.

    A shiver ran down Lin Wan¡¯s body at his reply, prompting her to step back.

    Upon witnessing her trembling form, a sense of panic surged within Xiao Yichen.

    She seemed so frail like she might copse with the slightest breeze. Has she not eaten during the past five years?

    Upon trying to steady herself, Lin Wan looked at Xiao Yichen and asked, ¡°Can you reconsider Elite Jewelry¡¯s restriction?¡±

    ¡°No,¡± Xiao Yichen answered almost immediately. He was prepared to push Lin Wan away and depart.

    However, as he began to raise his hand, Xiao Yichen caught Lin Wan¡¯s words.

    ¡°Then, what can I do for you to lift the restrictions on Elite Jewelry?¡± Lin Wan questioned Xiao Yichen.

    Xiao Yichen¡¯s hand paused mid-air. He stared at the woman before him, his emotions in turmoil. Despite the chaos within, his words conveyed a steadfast decision. ¡°Regardless, I won¡¯t lift the restrictions.¡±

    ¡°Can¡¯t I plead with you?¡± Lin Wan persisted. Anxious, her eyes threatened to turn red.

    Xiao Yichen, who prevented Elite Jewelry from entering the mall because of her. She couldn¡¯t let the entirepany suffer due to her vendetta. Bernard had been good to her, and her colleagues were supportive. Elite Jewelry was akin to a second home, filled with the care and assistance of her friends. She realized his dream within those walls. Now that Elite Jewelry faced difficulties, she couldn¡¯t simply turn a blind eye.

    Xiao Yichen locked eyes with Lin Wan, his expression growing even angrier. Pleading with me? Did I permit it?

    No, she is my woman. I don¡¯t need her to plead with anyone, including myself.

    Xiao Yichen abruptly cut off Lin Wan as he started to say, ¡°Yichen, I¡­¡±

    ¡°Shut up,¡± Xiao Yichen nearly shouted, the anger etched on his face. ¡°Even if you beg me, I won¡¯t lift your restrictions.¡±

    He would never allow her to beg him.

    Xiao Yichen lowered his hand and walked past Lin Wan toward his car.

    Lin Wan stood frozen, a sense of helplessness enveloping her. Tears threatened to fall.

    His mind grew increasingly chaotic. She couldn¡¯t fathom what he had just said. Is he targeting Elite Jewelry to get revenge and hurt me? So why does he refuse to grant a simple request?

    Upon hearing the roar of a car speeding away, Lin Wan raised her head to see the shy sports car disappearing.

    Xiao Yichen drove until Lin Wan was out of sight in the rearview mirror. Only then did he gradually regainposure.

    At that moment, Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes were tinged with red. Her recent appearance haunted his heart and mind.

    Why would he allow her to plead with him? He loathed her. Why did she leave with Lu Hao five years ago? In what position did she leave him, her husband? How could she run away with another man?

    Yet, even so, the love in his heart for her was more than a little!

 Chapter 322 - 322:1 Only Want Ranran

    Chapter 322:1 Only Want Ranran

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    Disheartened, Lin Wan returned to Elite Jewelry. Upon observing Lin Wan¡¯s expression, Katie instantly recognized her failure tomunicate with the Eastern Empire.

    ¡°Wanwan, it¡¯s alright. Let¡¯s consider other options,¡± Katie consoled Lin Wan.

    Lin Wan nodded.

    Later in the afternoon, Lin Wan returned home. Her mother had prepared a meal, bringing warmth to Lin Wan¡¯s heart.

    As they ate together, Lin Wan said, ¡°Mom, the car I ordered will arrive this weekend. You can drive my new car, and I¡¯ll continue with yours.¡±

    Previously, when she came back from France, she had booked a car online. She had been driving her mother¡¯s car for the past few days and was used to driving it, so she wanted her mother to drive a new car.

    Her daughter¡¯s thoughtful gesture touched Qiao Yujuan. ¡°No, Wanwan. You should drive the new car. Once Ranran returns and we¡¯ve settled him into the local kindergarten, you¡¯ll need it to drive him to school. It¡¯ll be more convenient for you.¡±

    Lin Wan pondered but didn¡¯t respond immediately. Instead, she suggested, ¡°We¡¯ll decide when the timees. Once the new car arrives, you can drive it first.¡±

    Acknowledging her daughter¡¯s determination, Qiao Yujuan reluctantly agreed. Taking advantage of the moment, she cautiously broached another topic, ¡°Wanwan, when Ranran returns, do you n for him to meet Yichen?¡±

    Lin Wan¡¯s mind exploded at her mother¡¯s question, her gaze fixed on her.

    She had contemted this matter but had yet to decide due to the overwhelming uncertainty.

    ¡°Mom, I don¡¯t know,¡± Lin Wan replied, shaking her head. Tears welled as she continued, ¡°I¡¯ve considered it, and I know Ranran has the right to know who his father is. Yichen also has the right to be aware of Ranran, but I¡¯m afraid¡­ I¡¯m afraid Yichen might take Ranran away from me.¡±

    ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Qiao Yujuan sighed in response to her daughter¡¯s words.

    Lin Wan added, expressing her fears, ¡°Yichen has another woman. A reconciliation between Yichen and me is impossible. He doesn¡¯t love me; we have no chance. Besides, we¡¯ve been separated for five years. We¡¯re on the verge of obtaining a divorce certificate.¡±

    ¡°If Yichen takes Ranran away, I¡¯ll go mad. Mom, I¡¯ll go mad.¡± Overwhelmed by emotions, Lin Wan¡¯s agitation caused her tears to fall uncontrobly. She sobbed. ¡°Ranran is my life, my everything. He needs my care and grew up beside me. He can¡¯t leave me.¡±

    ¡°Wanwan, but Yichen is Ranran¡¯s biological father. That¡¯s the undeniable truth,¡± Qiao Yujuan responded with a touch of reason.

    Lin Wan trembled, shaking her head as she spected, ¡°If Yichen brings Ranran back to Blue Bay vi, he¡¯s too busy to care for Ranran. I worry about letting Bai Lu take care of him. No, I can¡¯t let Yichen take Ranran away!¡±

    Qiao Yujuan offered a wishful perspective, saying, ¡°I hope that when Yichen learns of Ranran¡¯s existence, you can continue raising him. That would be the best oue.¡±

    Having calmed a bit, Lin Wan stared ahead with determination, dering, ¡°If Yichen doesn¡¯t agree to let me raise Ranran, I¡¯ll plead with him. I¡¯ll even kneel and endure any torment. I only want Ranran.¡±

    Qiao Yujuan looked at her determined daughter, her heart heavy with unsaid thoughts. Fearful of causing more sadness, she chose to remain silent..

 Chapter 323 - 323: Mommy, Are You Crying?

    Chapter 323: Mommy, Are You Crying?

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    Lin Wan yearned for her son tonight, possibly due to the conversation she had with her mother. After confirming the time difference and ensuring Lu Hao had brought their child home from kindergarten, she promptly dialed Lu Hao¡¯s number.

    ¡°Hello, Wanwan.¡± Lu Hao answered the call.

    ¡°Lu Hao, is Ranran there? I want to talk to him,¡± Lin Wan hurriedly inquired.

    ¡°Yes, we just got home. Hold on a moment.¡± Lu Hao passed the phone to the little one beside him.

    Lin Xiaoran took the phone and eximed, ¡°Lin Wan, I missed you so much.¡±

    Hearing her son¡¯s innocent voice, Lin Wan¡¯s heart swelled with excitement and courage. Her eyes teared up once again. ¡°Ranran, Mommy misses you too. I miss you very, very much.¡±

    ¡°Yes, today, the school organized a parent-child event with games. Other students had Daddy and Mommy there, but I only had Daddy Lu. We didn¡¯t get first ce; we ended up in fifth.¡± There was a hint of disappointment in Lin Xiaoran¡¯s voice. Typically, he excelled in his studies and other activities. Be it crafting, singingpetitions, or the like, he was ustomed to clinching first ce. However, this time¡­

    ¡°Ranran, I let you down,¡± Lin Wan held back her tears as she spoke to her son.

    ¡°Mommy, don¡¯t say that. I¡¯m not ming you,¡± Lin Xiaoran quickly reassured her. Whenever he called his mommy, he strongly desired to confide in her. ¡°I just think it would be great if you were here. I¡¯d be as happy as the other students with you and Daddy Lu.¡±

    This time, Lin Wan could no longer restrain her tears.

    The burden of not providing her son with aplete family had always weighed heavily on her. Despite Lin Xiaoran¡¯s maturity and infrequent mentions of his biological father, Lin Wan knew he longed for it.

    Lu Hao¡¯s love, although sincere, had its limitations. Even if he poured everything into it, it might not fulfill his son¡¯s desire.

    ¡°Mommy, are you crying?¡± Lin Xiaoran noticed his mommy¡¯s tears and began to cry, too. ¡°Mommy, don¡¯t cry. If you cry, I¡¯ll cry too.¡±

    ¡°Alright, sweetheart. I won¡¯t cry. Don¡¯t cry,¡± Lin Wan immediately consoled him upon hearing his sobs.

    Afterward, Lin Wan engaged in a joyful conversation with her son, uplifting their moods. Only then could Lin Wan finally end the call with relief.

    The next day, Lin Wan immersed herself in work throughout the day. After coborating with Katie, she explored potential partnerships with relevantpanies such as advertising and modeling agencies. If thesepanies required jewelry rentals, Elite Jewelry could assist.

    ¡°Lin Wan, let¡¯s visit thesepanies starting tomorrow for preliminary discussions. Let¡¯s temporarily set aside the mall matter. Once Bernard arrives from France, we can explore if he has a solution,¡± Katie suggested.

    ¡°Agreed, that¡¯s the n. Tomorrow, we¡¯ll work hard on it,¡± Lin Wan affirmed.

    Katie signaled her approval with an OK gesture.

    After work, Katie and Sally invited Lin Wan to experience renowned delicacies in Ancheng City. After notifying her mother, Lin Wan joined them for a meal at a prestigious restaurant.

    Meanwhile, at the East Mansion, Xiao Yichen remained busy in his office after work. Not because he was working overtime but because he was waiting for someone.

    Bai Lu, d in ten-centimeter high heels, rode the elevator to the top floor of the East Mansion and walked directly to Xiao Yichen¡¯s office..

 Chapter 324 - 324: Does She Want to Escape?

    Chapter 324: Does She Want to Escape?

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    The office door stood ajar, allowing the distant echo of high heels striking the floor to reach Xiao Yichen¡¯s ears. Upon recognizing the sound as Bai Lu¡¯s, he swiftly stowed away his documents, stood up, grabbed his coat, car keys, and phone, and proceeded toward the door.

    Bai Lu lingered by the entrance, catching sight of Xiao Yichen emerging. Unable to enter the office before him, she patiently waited.

    ¡°Yichen, have you finished with work?¡± Bai Lu greeted him with a warm smile.

    ¡°Mm,¡± Xiao Yichen replied curtly, paying little heed to Bai Lu¡¯s emotions, and headed straight for the elevator.

    Upon observing Xiao Yichen¡¯s departure, Bai Lu hastened to follow him.

    The two exited the East Mansion, and Xiao Yichen drove Bai Lu to an upscale restaurant.

    This restaurant was situated away from the city center and renowned for its delectable cuisine, making reservations during peak dinner hours a challenge. Xiao Yichen, however, had secured a reservation for a high-end private room in advance.

    In the restaurant¡¯s entrance waiting area, Lin Wan, Katie, and Sally were still seated, awaiting their turn. Upon hearing the waiter call out a number, the trio approached and followed the waiter to the recently vacated table.

    Katiemented cheerfully, ¡°Looks like the food here is really good.¡±

    ¡°Of course. The ces I take you to are always top-notch,¡± Lin Wan proudly dered.

    The three of them engaged in lively conversation as they ced their orders.

    Lin Wan, without intention, nced around the restaurant between courses. Her eyes inadvertently met someone at the entrance.

    Xiao Yichen, apanied by Bai Lu, was entering the dining area. Upon spotting Lin Wan, he casually scanned the room and registered a clear surprise.

    The moment their eyes met, they were surprised.

    It took Lin Wan off guard to encounter Xiao Yichen here, especially with another woman.

    Xiao Yichen, too, did not anticipate seeing Lin Wan here.

    ¡°Yichen, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Bai Lu inquired as she noticed Xiao Yichen lingering.

    Xiao Yichen redirected his attention to Bai Lu. ¡°Nothing. Let¡¯s go.¡±

    Xiao Yichen and Bai Lu proceeded to the private room upstairs.

    Lin Wan watched helplessly. She only withdrew her gaze once Xiao Yichen and Bai Lu vanished. Her heart, by now, ached profoundly.

    It seemed Bai Lu held a unique ce in his heart.

    Lin Wan resumed conversing with Katie and Sally while awaiting their meal. Midway through their dining experience, Lin Wan excused herself to the restroom.

    Upon standing before the mirror, Lin Wan¡¯s thoughts remained fixated on the image of Xiao Yichen and Bai Lu together. Her mind refused to settle.

    Their rtionship appeared close, and Xiao Yichen cared deeply for Bai Lu.

    Lin Wan lost track of time as she stood before the mirror. She snapped out of her reverie when her legs began to feel numb. A few steps helped restore cirction to her limbs, and she headed back toward the dining area.

    Unexpectedly, Lin Wan collided with Xiao Yichen¡¯s chest upon exiting the restroom.

    Startled, Lin Wan halted abruptly, mere inches from Xiao Yichen¡¯s chest, and managed to steady herself.

    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Lin Wan asked in surprise, simultaneously attempting to create some distance.

    Xiao Yichen observed Lin Wan¡¯s actions and promptly extended his long arm, ensnaring Lin Wan in an embrace that prevented her from slipping away.

    I¡¯ve been waiting for her for over half an hour.. Is she trying to escape?

 Chapter 325 - 325: Isnâ€™t That What It Was?

    Chapter 325: Isn¡¯t That What It Was?

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    ¡°Xiao Yichen, let go of me,¡± Lin Wan began to resist and struggled against his hold. ¡°It¡¯s not appropriate for others to witness you like this.¡±

    Though Lin Wan wanted to specify that it wasn¡¯t suitable for Bai Lu to witness this scene, she refrained from mentioning Bai Lu directly in front of Xiao Yichen. Instead, she vaguely referred to ¡°someone else.¡±

    ¡°Inappropriate?¡± Xiao Yichen responded slowly, locking eyes with Lin Wan. He continued, ¡°What¡¯s inappropriate about it?¡±

    Lin Wan found herself at a loss for words. Anxious and simultaneously yearning for a disy of affection, she met Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze. Attempting to convey her feelings, she said, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s not suitable for your beloved to witness this. You brought her here for dinner today, not¡­¡±

    Before Lin Wan could finish her sentence, she observed Xiao Yichen¡¯s face darken entirely. Swiftly, she felt apelling force pulling her forward.

    Xiao Yichen angrily guided Lin Wan to a concealed corner of the restaurant. He quickly pressed her against the wall and leaned in.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, you¡­¡± Amanding kiss from Xiao Yichen interrupted Lin Wan¡¯s attempt to speak.

    The person I love? She is the only person I love!

    ¡°Oh¡­¡± Lin Wan was caught off guard. Unprepared for Xiao Yichen¡¯s passionate kiss, she forgot to think and instinctively resisted.

    Despite Lin Wan¡¯s prolonged resistance, she gradually quieted down, allowing Xiao Yichen to kiss her.

    Minutes passed, and Xiao Yichen only released Lin Wan when he sensed her body bing limp.

    Lin Wan took deep breaths, attempting to regainposure.

    After a while, Lin Wan suddenly raised her head, gazing at Xiao Yichen with a smile. ¡°Mr. Xiao, judging by your actions and urgency just now, can I assume that the woman you love can¡¯t satisfy you?¡±

    Has he resorted to this because Bai Lu failed to fulfill his needs?

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s words, Xiao Yichen waited a moment before responding, ¡°Lin Wan, mind your words.¡±

    Love? His heart held space for her alone. Bai Lucked the qualification.

    ¡°Why? Did I phrase it incorrectly?¡± Lin Wan intentionally questioned. Having relinquished all hope, she continued.

    Previously, he had Xu Yanxi aside from her.

    Now, besides Bai Lu, another woman must be in his life.

    ¡°Lin Wan.¡± Xiao Yichen gritted his teeth, articting each word distinctly.

    ¡°Mr. Xiao, have you satisfied your urges? If you¡¯re done, kindly let go of me,¡± Lin Wan said calmly, her expression devoid of emotion.

    In an instant, Xiao Yichen¡¯s eyes ignited with fury, his anger intensifying. He extended a hand, gripping Lin Wan¡¯s chin. Angrily, he asked, ¡°You imed I was satisfying urges just now?¡±

    ¡°Isn¡¯t that what it was?¡± Lin Wan retorted.

    Although Xiao Yichen felt unfairly used, he couldn¡¯t find words to exin it.

    After scrutinizing Lin Wan momentarily, Xiao Yichen gradually released her chin. He turned away and walked away briskly.

    Satisfying urges? I can¡¯t wait to cherish her.. How dare she say I¡¯m just satisfying urges?

 Chapter 326 - 326: He Met Her!

    Chapter 326: He Met Her!

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    In her presence, he found himself utterly powerless. She was like a seductive poison, and because of her allure, he yearned to take possession of herpletely.

    Lin Wan gazed at Xiao Yichen¡¯s retreating figure until it vanished. She thenposed herself, adjusted her clothing, and rejoined Katie and Sally at the dining table.

    Lin Wan offered a brief exnation for her prolonged absence, and the trio settled the bill before departing the restaurant.

    Upon reaching home, Lin Wan found the living room deserted, and her assumption that her mother had already retired for the night proved correct. After a refreshing shower, shey on the bed, wrapped in nkets. Sleep eluded her for an extended period, her mind consumed by memories of Xiao Yichen¡¯s face and the familiar sensation of his kiss.

    Once, even the slightest embrace from him would set her heart pounding uncontrobly. Yet, now, that heartbeat was absent. It had vanished, never to return.

    He had kissed numerous women, and undoubtedly, his body had shared intimate moments with many others.

    Bai Lu, too, was among them, wasn¡¯t she?

    The more Lin Wan dwelled on these thoughts, the more perplexed she became. Eventually, she closed her eyes, coercing herself into a restless slumber.

    The following day, armed with pertinent information, Lin Wan and Katie ventured outside thepany to discuss coboration with prospective partners.

    One such visit led them to a modeling agency. As Lin Wan approached the receptionist for negotiations, she unexpectedly crossed paths with Xiao Yichen and You Luan.

    Upon spotting Lin Wan, You Luan instinctively bowed respectfully and began to greet, ¡°Madam¡­¡±

    After uttering the first word, You Luan abruptly sensed the tension and decided againstpleting the greeting.

    ¡°Hello, You Luan,¡± Lin Wan acknowledged, recognizing the gesture.

    ¡°Yes, hello,¡± You Luan replied courteously, choosing not to address her further.

    With Xiao Yichen andpany personnel present, he refrained from using the ¡°Madam.¡± Unsure of what else to call her, he opted to remain neutral.

    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Xiao Yichen inquired with an icy tone and expression.

    Unwilling to engage in friendly conversation, Lin Wan responded indifferently, ¡°I have a business to attend to.¡±

    Upon declining further discussion, she shifted her gaze towards You Luan, softening her expression. ¡°I¡¯ll take my leave now.¡±

    ¡°Okay¡­¡± You Luan replied, bowing slightly.

    Xiao Yichen seethed with anger. She dismissed his inquiry with just casual words but showed such courtesy to You Luan!

    Upon observing Lin Wan¡¯s departure, Xiao Yichen redirected his furious gaze toward You Luan.

    As he sensed his boss¡¯s displeasure, You Luan lowered his head, shrinking back, and remained silent.

    It was merely a customary polite exchange. He had no ulterior motives!

    ¡°Go and take a look at why she is here?¡± Xiao Yichen interrogated You Luan, making his intentions clear. ¡°You should know what to do.¡±

    Upon arriving early to gauge thepany¡¯s capabilities for potential coboration, he hadn¡¯t anticipated encountering her!

    If his hunch was correct, she was here for a partnership with Elite Jewelry.

    ¡°Yes.¡± You Luan nodded, fully aware of the situation. When Xiao Yichen took an interest in Elite Jewelry and didn¡¯t see Lin Wan, he discerned Xiao Yichen¡¯s motives.

    After You Luan¡¯s departure, Xiao Yichen retreated to a reception room to collect his thoughts. Sitting there, he contemted something and decided to message You Luan..

 Chapter 327 - 327: Return to My Side, Back to Our Home

    Chapter 327: Return to My Side, Back to Our Home

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    In the director¡¯s office at the Commerce Department, Lin Wan engaged in a 20-minute discussion with the director, presenting her proposals earnestly. However, the director swiftly dismissed all her suggestions.

    ¡°Mr. Wang, ourpany is genuinely eager to coborate with yours,¡± Lin Wan hastily intervened, hoping to salvage the opportunity.

    Upon contemting for a moment, the director revealed the truth. ¡°Miss Lin, yourpany¡¯s terms are indeedmendable. Elite Jewelry¡¯s brand positively influences the industry, but¡­¡±

    A pause ensued, and he observed Lin Wan¡¯s surprised expression. He continued, ¡°Miss Lin, did you happen to see Mr. Xiao earlier? We are about to embark on a significant coboration with him.¡±

    Lin Wan was momentarily stunned beforeprehension dawned. This modeling agency refrained from partnering with Elite Jewelry due to Xiao Yichen.

    While Lin Wan acknowledged Xiao Yichen¡¯s influence in Ancheng City, experiencing it firsthand was different.

    Now, she could genuinely perceive its impact in various aspects!

    Upon choosing not to press further, Lin Wan bid farewell to the director and exited his office. Waiting outside, she encountered You Luan.

    ¡°Madam.¡± You Luan greeted her softly.

    ¡°You Luan, there¡¯s no need to address me like that,¡± Lin Wan replied gently. ¡°I¡¯m not Mrs. Xiao. Just call me Lin Wan.¡±

    Smiling at her request, You Luan refrained from continuing and redirected the conversation. ¡°Mr. Xiao is waiting for you in the reception room. Please follow me there.¡±

    Upon considering You Luan¡¯s suggestion, Lin Wan decided to proceed. She wanted to engage in a conversation with Xiao Yichen. How long would he persist in targeting her?

    In the reception room, Lin Wan found Xiao Yichen seated. Approaching him directly, she stood before him and asked, ¡°Xiao Yichen, what exactly do you want?¡±

    ¡°Nothing,¡± Xiao Yichen responded calmly. He picked up a cup of tea from the small table before him, took a sip, and leisurely ced it back. Then, he continued, ¡°I just don¡¯t want things to be too easy for you.¡±

    Five years ago, Lin Wan had expressed her desire to resign. Xiao Yichen had granted her freedom, anticipating she would lead a pampered life at home. Little did he know, this was her n before leaving.

    Frustrated, he realized that she had contemted leaving the jewelrypany five years ago. So now, he aimed toplicate her professional life in the industry. He intended to demonstrate the cost of ying with him!

    Yet, in her presence, uncertainty clouded his thoughts. Even his intentions remained unpredictable, subject to change in the next moment.

    Upon hearing Xiao Yichen¡¯s words, Lin Wan¡¯s heart ached instantly, and tears began growing.

    Not letting me have an easy time? When have I had an easy time in the past five years? Caring for Ranran and grappling with guilt, I had never truly found peace.

    Upon suppressing her emotions, Lin Wan took a deep breath, attempting to conceal the turmoil. She met Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze and said, ¡°Yichen, consider it a plea from me to spare Elite Jewelry, okay?¡±

    ¡°Beg me?¡± Xiao Yichen grew agitated, swiftly standing up and advancing toward Lin Wan. He stared directly into her eyes and demanded, ¡°What do you have to offer in exchange?¡±

    Upon meeting his intense gaze, Lin Wan bit her lip. After a prolonged silence, she said, ¡°Name it. I¡¯ll agree as long as it¡¯s within my power to give.¡±

    ¡°Come back,¡± Xiao Yichen asserted firmly. His gaze pleaded with her, and he implored, ¡°Come back to me. Return to our home..¡±

 Chapter 328 - 328:1 Want to Be by the Person I Love

    Chapter 328:1 Want to Be by the Person I Love

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    Lin Wan¡¯s eyes widened as she processed Xiao Yichen¡¯s unexpected words. The request caught her off guard, and disbelief lingered in her gaze.

    Can I go back? Her promise to Lu Hao echoed in her mind-amitment to stay by his side. Furthermore, there was another woman by Xiao Yichen¡¯s side. Am I going back to share hispany with another woman?

    No, she couldn¡¯t ept it!

    Lin Wan resolutely shook her head and firmly responded to Xiao Yichen, ¡°No, I won¡¯t return.¡±

    Upon hearing Lin Wan¡¯s refusal, Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger surged. He furiously seized Lin Wan¡¯s arm, demanding, ¡°You can¡¯t leave Lu Hao?¡±

    Frustration wed at him. She was still legally his wife.

    She had lived with another man for five years, which could lead to legal consequences, but he had no intention of pursuing that route.

    Legal actions would only hurt her, and causing her harm was thest thing he desired.

    ¡°Yes,¡± Lin Wan admitted, lowering her head to avoid meeting Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze. She feared his anger, and even more, she feared he might see something in her eyes.

    While she desired to return, the reality was harsh. He didn¡¯t love her and had other women in his life. What else could he offer her besides providing her a ce to stay?

    Could he give her the love she yearned for?

    ¡°Lin Wan, do you want to die?¡± Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger reached a boiling point. She seemed oblivious to what was best for her.

    What did Lu Hao offer her that he couldn¡¯t? Anything Lu Hao could provide, Xiao Yichen could offer even more.

    ¡°Do you want to hear the truth?¡± Lin Wan met Xiao Yichen¡¯s gaze unflinchingly.

    Xiao Yichen red at Lin Wan, his silence a potent expression of his fury.

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to die yet. In the future, I don¡¯t want to die either because I want to be by the side of the person I love.¡±

    My son needs me, and I want to be by his side for the rest of my life so I cannot die.

    Lin Wan¡¯s candid words further fueled Xiao Yichen¡¯s anger. Was Lu Hao indeed that significant to her?

    For a prolonged moment, the two locked eyes until Xiao Yichen gradually released his grip on Lin Wan.

    The rage in his eyes transformed into disappointment, sadness, and an unexpected pang of heartache.

    Upon turning away, Xiao Yichen walked toward the door, step by step.d towards the door step by step.

    As Xiao Yichen prepared to leave, Lin Wan believed her plea had gone unanswered. She rushed forward, clutching Xiao Yichen¡¯s arm. ¡°Yichen, apart from this, I can promise you anything else. Please let Elite Jewelry off the hook, okay?¡±

    Xiao Yichen remained silent, shaking off Lin Wan¡¯s hand before departing.

    Left standing alone, Lin Wan watched as Xiao Yichen disappeared. A cold feeling crept into her heart.

    Yichen, I love you, but I can¡¯t go back. Five years ago, you had Xu Yanxi by your side. I chose to leave. With Bai Lu by your side, is there any room for me?

    I will raise our child, pouring all my love into his life. I¡¯ll be by his side.

    After Lin Wan concluded her meetings for the day, except for thepany subtly rejected by Xiao Yichen in the morning, the otherpanies promised to reconsider the coboration.

    Upon returning to thepany, Lin Wan discussed work matters with Katie before heading home.

    However, as she approached her residential area, she noticed a car parked nearby, with You Luan standing beside it.

    Without a doubt, Xiao Yichen must be in the car..

 Chapter 329 - 329: Madam... Is Back?

    Chapter 329: Madam¡­ Is Back?

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    As You Luan spotted Lin Wan stepping out of the car, he promptly approached and positioned himself in front of her. Upon greeting her politely, he said, ¡°Hello, Madam.¡±

    ¡°Mm, You Luan.¡± Lin Wan maintained her courteous demeanor toward You Luan, offering a faint smile as she inquired, ¡°What brings you here?¡±

    ¡°Madam, Mr. Xiao is waiting for you in the car. Please,¡± You Luan gestured, signaling her to join.

    Lin Wan observed the car nearby and informed You Luan, ¡°You Luan, I won¡¯t go over. I have nothing to say to him. I¡¯ll go upstairs first.¡±

    Upon attempting to walk around You Luan toward the stairwell, Lin Wan was stopped as You Luan intervened.

    ¡°Madam, you know Mr. Xiao¡¯s temper. He¡¯s been waiting for you here for three hours,¡± You Luan shared. Given Xiao Yichen¡¯s especially irritable mood today, he didn¡¯t dare to say more. Therefore, he hoped to escort Lin Wan into the car. Otherwise, he feared what Xiao Yichen might do next.

    Upon ncing at You Luan, Lin Wan understood Xiao Yichen¡¯s personality fairly. However, waiting for her for three hours? Is he really that free?

    Ultimately, Lin Wan decided toply and approached Xiao Yichen¡¯s car. You Luan opened the car door, and Lin Wan entered.

    Once seated, Xiao Yichen issued a curtmand, ¡°Drive.¡±

    ¡°Okay,¡± You Luan responded and started the car, steering out of the residential area.

    ¡°Xiao Yichen, where are you taking me?¡± Lin Wan inquired upon noticing the car leaving the neighborhood.

    Initially thinking they might converse in the car, she hadn¡¯t anticipated him driving away. Where is he headed?

    Xiao Yichen turned to face Lin Wan. His gaze fixed on her. With a sudden move, he reached out and pulled her into his embrace.

    Upon holding her close, Xiao Yichen looked deeply into her eyes and stated, ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡±

    Since she was reluctant to return, he decided to bring her home.

    Five years had passed. If she had forgotten the way, he would help her find it!

    Lin Wan felt a bit bewildered. Is he taking me back to Blue Bay vi?

    Despite Lin Wan struggling against Xiao Yichen¡¯s hold, her efforts proved futile. She decided not to waste more energy.

    ¡°Let go. I¡¯ll call my mother,¡± Lin Wan calmly proposed. She had no intention of arguing or confronting Xiao Yichen.

    If he intended to bring her back to Blue Bay vi, he wouldn¡¯t insist she return too early. She needed to inform her mother.

    Xiao Yichen gazed into Lin Wan¡¯s eyes, believing her words. He released his grip-

    Lin Wan reached for her phone, dialed her mother, and exined that she had ns for the night and would be backte. After ending the call, she stored her phone.

    Just as she did, the hand around her waist tightened. Lin Wan felt resigned, knowing that resistance was futile. She could onlyply and stay by his side.

    Soon, the car arrived at Blue Bay vi. Xiao Yichen, after exiting the car, circled to the other side. As he saw Lin Wan step out, he took her hand and led her into the vi.

    While preparing dinner, Auntie Li heard footsteps approaching. Upon recognizing Xiao Yichen¡¯s return, she readied herself to greet him.

    However, when Xiao Yichen pulled Lin Wan, Auntie Li was utterly astonished.

    Madam¡­ is back?

    With her first step into the vi, Lin Wan¡¯s previous thoughts flooded her mind. Upon observing Auntie Li, she wasn¡¯t too surprised, but an emotion surged within her, given that it had been a while since they had seen each other.

    ¡®Auntie Li,¡± Lin Wan affectionately called out..

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